Forum Activity for @david-elrod

Seriously, where are race fans?

Stock Car Racing History

I have to agree with Mr. Blaufuss's conclusion. People especially young people don't take pride and enjoy cars the way other generations did and still do. Electronic technology has replaced cars as this generations passion. I also think NASCAR is not doing themselves any favors with the brand of racing that they have chosen to give fans. For the time being give me a good football game to watch. I will pick that every time.

COULD THIS BE BETTER THAN SETTING NEXT TO THE FENCE

Stock Car Racing History

That is a very good read.

I have this feeling that...

Current NASCAR

Very well put Bobby.

Now is this justice for Matt?

Stock Car Racing History

Tim no need to apologize just because I might disagree with someone's opinion doesn't mean I don't respect it or the person behind the opinion. You keep writing and I'll keep reading.

Now is this justice for Matt?

Stock Car Racing History

Amen Billy, and Tim I'm sure glad your not in charge. That is just a wee bit drastic.

Airing out your tires before the race?? come on

Current NASCAR

I have always wondered why nascar doesn't allow bleed valves.

Former racecar driver accused of making meth

Stock Car Racing History

I raced a lot of years against Robert. Grew up with him and his brother Charles. I hope and pray that he is innocent of these charges. Robert is very talented driver.
If you put him in a cup race back in his prime with equal equipment he would more than held his own. He was also a former Winston racing series national champion. Again I hope these charges prove to be false.

Summerville Speedway

Local and Regional Short Track Racing

Bill that was not my dad that flagged.That was my uncle Harold. He also flagged at New Columbia Speedway. I'm not sure but I think he also flagged at Charleston Speedway.

Summerville Speedway

Local and Regional Short Track Racing

Bobby you hit the nail on the head with that last statement. I have had so many people tell me that they lost interest in going to Summerville when it was paved. When we were initially told that we would be racing on pavement it was pretty exciting. However, once the season started we quickly realized that it was quite an expense racing on asphalt. With switching over and learning what worked and what didn't. It just turned out to be just not as much fun.

Summerville Speedway

Local and Regional Short Track Racing

Bobby you are right.Sadly there is no where in the Charleston area to go to a race anymore. Summerville was finally sold because attendance and car count became so poor. I think the beginning of the end for Summerville was when they paved it. It ran for several more years. However with each passing year attendance fell off. Most people think that the reason Charlie Powell paved it was to improve the track. But the real reason was the water source dried up. You can see remnants of the old pond in Bobby's picture. Charlie tried tapping into one of the local fire hydrants. I guess the local government kinda frowned on that idea. So he paved it. Now we have nothing. By the way Clyde Hill owned the track before Charlie purchased it. Hope that helps with some of the history.