2012 Santa Pod Main Event (1-4 June)

2012 Santa Pod Main Event (1-4 June)

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firewalker

366 posts

180 months

Wednesday 6th June 2012
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crikey said:
firewalker said:
crikey said:
You weren't the first, hence the wording in the first line of my second paragraph.

If you voice your opinion then expect it to be challenged. If you don't like it being challenged then don't post it.
I'm cool with reasonable discussion and counter statements, not so with insults, put-downs and tantrums.

Back to Topic please...
You got a reasoned counter-statement and an explanation of why you got it. If you want to counter that then do so, but don't try twisting it around and pretending to be insulted.
Reasoned? Don't think so, all that crap about 'whining' (I think you'd find I praised the event at length) and slipping in the jet car as part of your argument which hadn't even been mentioned nor was I saying that the sideshows were a "bad thing".
"Or do you want to stop that too because it's "at the expense of racing" ? when I hadn't said I wanted to stop a damn thing.
Hat rack.

Insults? 'blinkered', 'selfish' 'whining'.

As said before, your childish quibbles are detrimental to the forum. I come here to discuss, feedback and mostly learn about drag racing and have graciously skipped your abrasive postings by default based on past experience.
Obviously you can't help yourself but understand I (and likely others) really really can't be arsed with you and your issues so I'll revert to ignoring your posts and you can leave off jumping on and twisting mine.
I'd also feel happier about spending my time and cash at the Pod if they instated people with better PR skills though fortunately I do acknowledge you are a pretty isolated case.

Apologies to other forum users for this intervention - done.

tlrracer

165 posts

198 months

Wednesday 6th June 2012
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firewalker said:
I recall track staff citing about 300+ races in a day on one occassion, an FIA event. That wouldn't have included exhibition stuff like jet cars, rocket bikes, 2 seater dragsters etc.
I think you will find that the 2 seater daragster was on most occasions burning out and running whilst the TF dragsters and TMD were lining up, and also how much time does it take, 2 minutes?? I will time it next time im guiding Steve back from his time consuming burnout.

firewalker

366 posts

180 months

Wednesday 6th June 2012
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tlrracer said:
firewalker said:
I recall track staff citing about 300+ races in a day on one occassion, an FIA event. That wouldn't have included exhibition stuff like jet cars, rocket bikes, 2 seater dragsters etc.
I think you will find that the 2 seater daragster was on most occasions burning out and running whilst the TF dragsters and TMD were lining up, and also how much time does it take, 2 minutes?? I will time it next time im guiding Steve back from his time consuming burnout.
I think the meaning has been diverted to cause argument, I simply added agreement with previous posts about the sideshows not being paramount in time critical situations.
At no point was I suggesting they weren't a welcome part of the events and the quoted piece above (made prior to the event) was to suggest to a newbie that there's more on offer to compliment the racing as an encouragement.
This is of particular interest when 'spreading the word', newbies are quite partial to the exhibition stuff in my experience. So I'm pitching the exhibition stuff to people then being accused of criticism for it? Hmmm right-oh. rolleyes
At no point did I criticise the running decisions made by SPR at the main event at the weekend, the contrary in fact.
For the record I'm a big Eric Teboul fan and never miss his runs and am also quite partial to the flyovers.

Mark13

403 posts

177 months

Wednesday 6th June 2012
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Trying to look at the arguments from a neutral perspective. I was at the main Event on Saturday and Monday roughly from 0815 until 02100 on both days. What I saw was very impressive if a little frustrating due to the weather. What we have on here is a mixture of racers, officials, well meaning fans and unfortunately some antagonistic idiots who seem hell bent on expressing deliberatley negative and inflamatory views.

Personally I think we are lucky to have the likes of Graham, Andy F and John B on this forum to give the rest of us a unique drivers view of events. I have never understood why people refuse to use their real names or at least reveal who they are and I consider it to be a wimpish and cowardly form of expression.

Back on topic, I share some of the frustrations regarding Licencing and side attractions, but fully understand why they had to happen. It is good that we now have another fully licenced TF pilot and frankly I have no problem with the 2 seater, because it runs like clockwork and takes very little time. The air display element can run with track action, although a Vulcan display would be the pinacle and worth the admission alone.

crikey

1,700 posts

210 months

Wednesday 6th June 2012
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firewalker said:
Reasoned? Don't think so, all that crap about 'whining' (I think you'd find I praised the event at length) and slipping in the jet car as part of your argument which hadn't even been mentioned nor was I saying that the sideshows were a "bad thing".
"Or do you want to stop that too because it's "at the expense of racing" ? when I hadn't said I wanted to stop a damn thing.
Hat rack.

Insults? 'blinkered', 'selfish' 'whining'.

As said before, your childish quibbles are detrimental to the forum. I come here to discuss, feedback and mostly learn about drag racing and have graciously skipped your abrasive postings by default based on past experience.
Obviously you can't help yourself but understand I (and likely others) really really can't be arsed with you and your issues so I'll revert to ignoring your posts and you can leave off jumping on and twisting mine.
I'd also feel happier about spending my time and cash at the Pod if they instated people with better PR skills though fortunately I do acknowledge you are a pretty isolated case.

Apologies to other forum users for this intervention - done.
Astoundingly deluded.

Smiggs454

35 posts

203 months

Wednesday 6th June 2012
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Here's some photos from Saturday to look at if you can all manage to stop bickering for 5 minutes.

And well done Andy, only saw the 6.71 but its great that all the hard work is paying off thumbup

http://rdsmith.zenfolio.com/mainevent2012



Cheers,
Richard

tlrracer

165 posts

198 months

Thursday 7th June 2012
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Back on topic, I share some of the frustrations regarding Licencing and side attractions, but fully understand why they had to happen. It is good that we now have another fully licenced TF pilot and frankly I have no problem with the 2 seater, because it runs like clockwork and takes very little time. The air display element can run with track action, although a Vulcan display would be the pinacle and worth the admission alone.
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Vulcan Display, now you are talking!

NitroWars

661 posts

210 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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tlrracer said:
Vulcan Display, now you are talking!
I understand due to a recent mishap both engines were damaged, so don't expect to see them soon!

steve y

460 posts

210 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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I think you will find that the 2 seater daragster was on most occasions burning out and running whilst the TF dragsters and TMD were lining up, and also how much time does it take, 2 minutes?? I will time it next time im guiding Steve back from his time consuming burnout.
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John
ask Steve to get his act together and tailgate the fuel car up the track
laugh
I know his answer!
Steve Young

firewalker

366 posts

180 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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Natural disasters (ie. weather and clean ups) aside, the worst time-drain (competition-wise) was on races that had to be re-run due to the flakey timing equipment first time out, which then changed the competition ladder. lick

Hope Steve Hall wasn't too gutted.


crikey

1,700 posts

210 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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firewalker said:
Natural disasters (ie. weather and clean ups) aside, the worst time-drain (competition-wise) was on races that had to be re-run due to the flakey timing equipment first time out, which then changed the competition ladder. lick

Hope Steve Hall wasn't too gutted.
Stop trying to push buttons you clown, you have no idea what you're talking about.

firewalker

366 posts

180 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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Turbobird1 said:
maybe steve was but i wasnt wink
Nor were the spectators! Great pair of runs and a weekend highlight, in fact the only memorable PM run I've seen to match it was Matt and Andy Robinsons race to the first PM 5, but this was different again for the turbo factor and street legal status of RV. It would have happened wether a re-run or not I daresay and I tip my hat to both cars/teams. Superb.
Here's to your first 5.

firewalker

366 posts

180 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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crikey said:
firewalker said:
Natural disasters (ie. weather and clean ups) aside, the worst time-drain (competition-wise) was on races that had to be re-run due to the flakey timing equipment first time out, which then changed the competition ladder. lick

Hope Steve Hall wasn't too gutted.
Stop trying to push buttons you clown, you have no idea what you're talking about.
Really? Suspected issue with the guard beam in the left lane, it's just past the stage beam. Hope that helps.
Mah-nah Mah-nah.

crikey

1,700 posts

210 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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firewalker said:
crikey said:
firewalker said:
Natural disasters (ie. weather and clean ups) aside, the worst time-drain (competition-wise) was on races that had to be re-run due to the flakey timing equipment first time out, which then changed the competition ladder. lick

Hope Steve Hall wasn't too gutted.
Stop trying to push buttons you clown, you have no idea what you're talking about.
Really? Suspected issue with the guard beam in the left lane, it's just past the stage beam. Hope that helps.
Mah-nah Mah-nah.
Well done for knowing where it is, but I repeat, you have no idea what you're talking about.

Stop trying to provoke an argument.

tlrracer

165 posts

198 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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ask Steve to get his act together and tailgate the fuel car up the track
laugh
I know his answer!
Steve Young
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Well if its a certain one, the 2 seater would never rust!

Lurkin_Limey

59 posts

206 months

Friday 8th June 2012
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Thought it might be safe to repost these from Monday Morning now that the bhing and Moaning is (hopefully) finished for now:
Turbobird being a Badbird:


Kev Slyfield getting loose on the next run:


Limey

firewalker

366 posts

180 months

Saturday 9th June 2012
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crikey said:
firewalker said:
crikey said:
firewalker said:
Natural disasters (ie. weather and clean ups) aside, the worst time-drain (competition-wise) was on races that had to be re-run due to the flakey timing equipment first time out, which then changed the competition ladder. lick

Hope Steve Hall wasn't too gutted.
Stop trying to push buttons you clown, you have no idea what you're talking about.
Really? Suspected issue with the guard beam in the left lane, it's just past the stage beam. Hope that helps.
Mah-nah Mah-nah.
Well done for knowing where it is, but I repeat, you have no idea what you're talking about.

Stop trying to provoke an argument.
No argument, just probing for info. But I'll take that as a 'shut up'.
As for 'no idea', contributions thus far suggest I know more than I need to (and some I haven't gone into) and you less. Would you or anyone care to elaborate on the problem?
I doubt very much that any racers would seek to take advantage of the situation so impact was minimal but evident and potential nonetheless.
With the paying eyes of the world on Europes premier drag strip at its FIA Main Event under duress of available time there are those of us in geekdom that are interested.

crikey

1,700 posts

210 months

Saturday 9th June 2012
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It will not be discussed on a public forum, and given your past and present behaviour and attitude any question you ask will not be answered by me.


clausy26

161 posts

186 months

Saturday 9th June 2012
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Lurkin_Limey said:
Thought it might be safe to repost these from Monday Morning now that the bhing and Moaning is (hopefully) finished for now:
Turbobird being a Badbird:


Kev Slyfield getting loose on the next run:


Limey
Awesome pictures