"2. Is it not true that more of the race runs after sunset than before it?"
Most of the race will not be run in the dark...
"2. Is it not true that more of the race runs after sunset than before it?"
Most of the race will not be run in the dark...
Is the race advertised as a night race or a dark race?Originally posted by hdolan
"2. Is it not true that more of the race runs after sunset than before it?"
Most of the race will not be run in the dark...
What level of ambient illumination qualifies as dark.
BTW, the prior definition was from dictionary.com
a : an evening or night taken as an occasion or point of time <the opening night> b : an evening set aside for a particular purpose.
Of course we are using night as an adjective. so:
Main Entry: 2night
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or associated with the night <night air>
2 : intended for use at night <a night lamp>
3 a : existing, occurring, or functioning at night <night baseball> <a night nurse> b : active or functioning best at night <night people
Main Entry: night blindness
Function: noun
: reduced visual capacity in" faint light"(as at night)
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The wheel goes round, round , round...
Howard, I went back and checked. I filed my green flag report for that first race at 8:06, so the race must have started at 8:00, just 15 minutes later than this year.
I think the reason everyone remembers that race as being "in the dark" is because it had become completely dark by the time Stewart and Lazier did their lap-by-lap racing. That was pretty late in the race, because they both "blowed up" soon after that, just a few laps from the end of the race.
I really like night racing, but I think this is a really trivial thing to be displeased about.
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What difference does it make to you? You already told us you weren't going.Originally posted by hdolan
The wheel goes round, round , round...
Want night racing? Go to the Rolex.
Want ball busting open wheel to wheel action? Go to any IRL race...............day or night. Doesn't matter which.
Originally posted by delbert
It would be a night race if we would get rid of that blasted Daylight savings time.
Stupidest notion ever.
Which brings us to broadcast night racing catch 22. For decent ratings any live televised evening event needs to have its broadcast in prime time (0800P-1100P for the east coast, 0700P-1000P for those of us who live in fly over country and the left coast folks are still outside grilling supper and remain temporally confused).
The cure for enjoying a prime time event with plenty of darkness is to make it a 250-300 lap event. The race would end around 1000P then.
At least that is how the premier night racing series does it.
with those darn lights they have around the track, it will never be dark enough to call it a night race.
come on howard...
night does not equal "total darkness"
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Sheesh, now we're fussin' two pages worth on when it's day or night in Texas. The most intellectual racing thread ever.
How's the fishin' today Howard. Looks like your stringer is almost full.
The thread you started about the tree in San Jose was equally worthwhile.Originally posted by indycool
Sheesh, now we're fussin' two pages worth on when it's day or night in Texas. The most intellectual racing thread ever.
jono
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I can't believe this is still going on...but I love this quote...Originally posted by hoop-98
Hey it's bingo nite tomorrow at the church, see ya there at 7:30.
Of course, it's just personal preference, but I really enjoy the format.
There's a phase of the race when I realize the lights have come on, the reflections are starting to show on the cars and twilight is becoming night.
For me personally it adds to the excitement.
YMMV
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Mr. Dolan--for someone who disagrees so much with my religion--you sure do enjoy debating how many angels can stand on the head of a pin.
Someone should start a TF vs. hdolan forum. First topic...when does it actually get dark in Texas?
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El Paso, Tx 6/11 sunset at 8:12 PM MDTOriginally posted by wbarada
Someone should start a TF vs. hdolan forum. First topic...when does it actually get dark in Texas?
Orange, Tx 6/11 sunset at 8:17 PM CDT
Look closely, that is a 55minute spread (not 5 minute)
It would be like putting an "X" on the spot in the ocean where you caught the fish.
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This is one of the most meaningful threads on this board.
It clearly demonstrates the IRL has solved all their REAL problems.
And I thought this day(nite) would never come.
I've met/read/listened to quite a few practicioners of "Good Old Day's Syndrome"....you know, the guys that think the 75 Steelers could compete in today's NFL, etc.
Dolan is an "Expert Practicioner" of the lost art of "Good Old Day's Syndrome" - one of the best I've ever encountered.
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Richmond started at dusk and ended at night. What about the sportscar "night races" that start in the day-light and run all the way into (sometimes through) the night?
Texas is a night race. Without lights on top of the Speedway, they'd be unable to run it to completion. Therefore, no matter how much anyone doesn't want it to be, it is a night race.
One would be crazy to have a day time race in Texas at this time of year. It'd be 100+ in the grandstands with lots of humidity.
Is there an ignore list? If so please put hdolan on mine.
Yep. Go into your user control panel and you can add anybody you want.Originally posted by sweaty
Is there an ignore list? If so please put hdolan on mine.
I just read this whole thread. I wanted to stop but I couldn't. That's five minutes of my life I'll never get back.....
5:05 since I had to read your post too.Originally posted by MS
I just read this whole thread. I wanted to stop but I couldn't. That's five minutes of my life I'll never get back.....
If we are going to quibble of such minor points like this (and at least HD is consistent, he's been moaning about this for years), how about that the title of this thread is incorrect. Abbreviations and acronyms are typically all upper-case, so shouldn't the abbreviation for Texas Motor Speedway be TMS not Tms. Just askin...........
53 responses...
53 freaking responses...
53 mind boggling I don't have enough to do responses...
break out the thread because i know Mr. Dolan is splitting his sides.
Have we run out of things to criticize?
This seems AWFULLY picky.
When I have attended this race I always thought it was cool that it started in the light and ended at night.
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I know, I know.Originally posted by lutesk
Someone kill me, please.
If by "we" you mean hdolan, no chance...Originally posted by THIRD TURN
Have we run out of things to criticize?
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