Wayne County Speedway cancelled

[RaceJunkie]

Races for the night are cancelled...

[Dirt Fan]

Was it because of weather? I drove down from Raleigh--got there and it was closed.

[RaceJunkie]

I was told not enough cars but I'm sure the weather would have took it as well

[davismotorsports47]

I know they didn't have many cars last week. If not enough cars is the reason for the cancelation that is sad to hear.

[Unregistered]

well i think it was alittle of both didn't have many cars but alot stayed away because of the weather but when i left there it was raining two miles down the road.he would of never got the race in anyway

[Dirt Fan]

I do wish Wayne Co. could get the support of the fans and drivers. I've seen some of the best racing there in the past. We're trying our best to support as fans--that's the reason we went last night. I had checked the radar and it seemed clear there, so we left around 8:30 from Raleigh. So, that said, come on, let's go and support Wayne County this coming Friday night.

[RaceJunkie]

I do wish Wayne Co. could get the support of the fans and drivers. I've seen some of the best racing there in the past. We're trying our best to support as fans--that's the reason we went last night. I had checked the radar and it seemed clear there, so we left around 8:30 from Raleigh. So, that said, come on, let's go and support Wayne County this coming Friday night.

I agree this year was my first time dowm to Wayn Co, and I was very impressed with how fast the track was.. I can't figure out why no one wants to attend.:eek:

[CHansen]

I agree this year was my first time dowm to Wayn Co, and I was very impressed with how fast the track was.. I can't figure out why no one wants to attend.:eek:

I dont know for a fact, but a lot of fans and drivers quit going after Ricky Elliott was DQ'd, he passed pre-race tech, made no changes, then was found illegal after the race.........

[RaceJunkie]

I dont know for a fact, but a lot of fans and drivers quit going after Ricky Elliott was DQ'd, he passed pre-race tech, made no changes, then was found illegal after the race.........

I have heard the same. BUT!! can one driver really have that much effect on a track?

[cprince07]

I dont know for a fact, but a lot of fans and drivers quit going after Ricky Elliott was DQ'd, he passed pre-race tech, made no changes, then was found illegal after the race.........

The #1 of Earl Pearson,Jr. was also DQ'D after the race after passing tech.

[SmokeFan204]

That Is The Very Reason We Quite Going To Wayne Co
The Track Shows Way Too Much Favortism To Certain
Drivers. Last Year They Lost Most Of Their Fans
And Some Good Drivers Because Of This.

[MrTude]

thats what i was told to when u treat someone like ep&re they run all over why would they be wrong they cant afford to be wrong this is what happens & also i was told from a bunch of people if someone else ran it people would come!!

[Coop91]

I agree with the last statement 100%...Prime Example being that every time "Dirty" DY Hoyle outran JR Pearce or any of their regulars he was found ILLEGAL!. AFTER he was teched or Ok'd to run to begin with..Thats why the crowd down this way quit going....They didnt want anybody outrunning their "track cars".

[Lucky13]

Well I know after last years episode with Ricky and Earl, some people said they wouldnt run a go cart there. It's a shame cause it is a fast and exciting place. He had a good thing going last year till all that happened. Whats sad is they didnt even weigh the weight Ricky had on . How did they know it wasnt over 50 pounds. Plus it had been stamped. Anyway good luck to all.

[L8models]

Well Anthony was legal and won, as was Rick Whaley on his 2nd place. They both took home their money. Yeah, Earl and Ricky were screwed over last year and Eddie payed dearly for it too. That's why he's trying to earn everyone's respect back. I am soo sick of people giving last years mishap with Earl and Ricky as an excuse not to go back. It takes drivers and fans to make this track survive and at the same time when you sit and dwell on last year, the tracks coming that much closer to closing its doors. I know I am stepping on some toes here but, Frankly I don't give a damn. When a track brings in drivers and fans good things result from that. And I much rather be at WCS on a Friday night than "other" tracks. I have seen some amazing racing at WCS over the years and I don't want that to end. Now, they're are many who will agree with what I just said and those who won't dare to agree with me. So, if you don't agree or hate me, let me buy you a beer next time I see you and we can discuss it more in depth. :icon_beerchug:

[Lucky13]

I agree with you there L8, will you still buy me a beer.

[L8models]

You know I will N-Con.

[Dirt Fan]

Very well said, and I agree with you 100%. Everybody makes mistakes--you learn from them and move forward. I hope that they will let "dead dogs lie" and get over it. The action there is by far some of the best I've seen over the years. I think if you talk to some of the drivers that are still coming, they will tell you the same thing. Anyway, regardless of what's happened in the past, the track has got the support of me and my family!!

[CHansen]

Well Anthony was legal and won, as was Rick Whaley on his 2nd place. They both took home their money. Yeah, Earl and Ricky were screwed over last year and Eddie payed dearly for it too. That's why he's trying to earn everyone's respect back. I am soo sick of people giving last years mishap with Earl and Ricky as an excuse not to go back. It takes drivers and fans to make this track survive and at the same time when you sit and dwell on last year, the tracks coming that much closer to closing its doors. I know I am stepping on some toes here but, Frankly I don't give a damn. When a track brings in drivers and fans good things result from that. And I much rather be at WCS on a Friday night than "other" tracks. I have seen some amazing racing at WCS over the years and I don't want that to end. Now, they're are many who will agree with what I just said and those who won't dare to agree with me. So, if you don't agree or hate me, let me buy you a beer next time I see you and we can discuss it more in depth. :icon_beerchug:

It is hard to bring closure to something that was never resolved. We all have seen a hundred posts asking for an explaination on that DQ but it always fell of deaf ears. Maybe if a public explaination was made or maybe even a public apology was made it might make a difference....who knows....maybe some of those 1000 or so fans and 80 or so cars that were there that night would return...I think WCS is one of the best race tracks around, but I know that there are some very hard feelings. With the competition around from other tracks, and with the economy being what it is, a track can not afford to let pride or personal feelings stand in the way of its success. AS l8models said " There are many who will agree with what I just said and those who wont dare to agree with me. So, if you dont agree or hate me, let me buy you a bear next time I see you and we can discuss it more in depth."

[RaceJunkie]

It is hard to bring closure to something that was never resolved. We all have seen a hundred posts asking for an explaination on that DQ but it always fell of deaf ears. Maybe if a public explaination was made or maybe even a public apology was made it might make a difference....who knows....maybe some of those 1000 or so fans and 80 or so cars that were there that night would return...I think WCS is one of the best race tracks around, but I know that there are some very hard feelings. With the competition around from other tracks, and with the economy being what it is, a track can not afford to let pride or personal feelings stand in the way of its success. AS l8models said " There are many who will agree with what I just said and those who wont dare to agree with me. So, if you dont agree or hate me, let me buy you a bear next time I see you and we can discuss it more in depth."

I could not agree more there Charlie.. I went to WCS this year for the 1st time and I really enjoyed the racing. I could only imagine what it would be like with more LM's like Anthony, Ricky, and Earl...etc...etc... They do put the fans in the seats that is for sure... I plan on going back just as much as I can, I live only 25mins away and would hate to see a track with that much potential close.. I never had the chance to meet Eddie last year but I have meet and talked to him several times this year and he has always been easy to talk to and very concerned about the track.. I know that I will do whatever I can to help him out, but it will take more than this site. He needs cars and fans… And sometimes you have to kiss a little :kiss2568: wheather you like it or not, that's business. You know as a businessman the customer is always right, sucks sometimes but it pays the bills..:blue21:

[L8models]

It is hard to bring closure to something that was never resolved. We all have seen a hundred posts asking for an explaination on that DQ but it always fell of deaf ears. Maybe if a public explaination was made or maybe even a public apology was made it might make a difference....

Your right Charlie, I also think Eddie needs to give people closure with some kind of explaination. And like you said, that does make it hard for some people to forgive and forget. But, I still stand behind my reply 100%. I have never been the type of person to hold a grudge. I guess it's because I'm a kindhearted person and I tend to forgive people and look beyound their mistakes, as long as they learned from them. I owe you a beer Charlie.

[jhofficial]

If you go back and check the post after that nights race I made the comment then that he did more harm with the way things were handled that night than he did good by getting those two guys there. But I really belive that issue is dead and gone. I left pissed that night, but I have been bck so many times since. Heres the real problem as I see it: I dont know eddie personally we have spoken maybe twice in person and a couple times on the phone( I bet if I walked up to him tonight he wouldn't know who I'am) But each time he was persnalible and took time to talk to me. I cant answer any problems or reasons on behalf of the lack of drivers showing up, since Iam not a driver. But I can answer somethings as a fan sitting in the stands. First and iam gonna get crushed on this but thats never stopped me before lol, Get Steve vail back and leave him up there all by himself with no cordless mic running around the pits (read between the lines there people not hard to figure out) second and like I said I dont know eddie as far as does he have full time job other than te track? Dont know what his family status is wife and kids as such that could and should take up alot of his time. I also dont kow what he does durning the week as far as phne calls and other promoting ( and he can tell me none of this is my bussiness) But I do know you cant let the tracks name and website and forums on this site and oothers just sit and wait untill thusday afternoon with a simple post we are racing this friday nigt (that much I do know). Now as a fan who loves going to wayne county on friday and clarys on sat nights Iam willing to do what ever I can to help, weather its posting opn here other sites making phones calls whatever I can. Eddie if you'd like to talk sometime and see if theres something I can do get in touch with marcia reed she can give you my contact info.

[L8models]

Damn JH, talking about me being to smart for you and giving things more thought than you ever could!?!..... I think you outdid me on this post. I owe you a steak and a ciggerette....lmao

[jhofficial]

I'll take it. But sometimes I think my mind moves alot faster than my fingers lol. Does this thing have spell check??????????? lmao

[RaceJunkie]

I'll take it. But sometimes I think my mind moves alot faster than my fingers lol. Does this thing have spell check??????????? lmao


If you use Internet Explorer yes it does..

[Hollowell]

i know the first two weeks me and ricky went down to wayne county for the first time and won we were checked but thats not the problem. the problem is they teched the first place car only! they checked our carb and was looking at the car and measuring ****. the second time we went we got every damn thing on the car teched. (the only reason i am complaining is usually the top 3 get teched not just the first place car) they made us remove the carb they teched it messured the intake checked to make sure it wasn't polished and a whole lot of other stuff. the second place car took his hood off and put it back on. the excuse for not teching him (this is word for word what the tech man told me) "we tech him a couple of weeks ago" does that mean he can't change anything in a couple of weeks? lmfao the D8 car finished 2nd to us that week and funny thing about him is that he runs super street at Clary's and Pure Stock at WCS and we are still kicking his *** (not mentioning the 3000lb weight limit at WCS and our car weighs 3220). if you are going to cheat or what ever they call it atleast win i mean come on. i know of 3 cars that cheated in our PSV8 class last year and didn't win but we finished in front of them. and we have been legal in every tech we have been threw. just thought i leave my thoughts lol. and if anyone has a problem with the 82 don't mess with Ricky i am not letting him lose his job over racing come to his tralior and have a little talk with me i am with him every week.

[wade61]

I sure hated to see the race get called off friday night. I was there with my car & was going to run in the all american v 8 class. Does anyone know if Eddie is going to try it again or was friday nite consider the straw that broke the camels back?

[Bubba0369]

I think I speak for our whole race team when I say I hope that was not the last time but if it was i'm sorry. Its a shame to let a track that fast go away. I will say it does need some work but without the cars showing up it will never get any work done to it. There is also Dublin running on friday nights that is killing the car count there was alot of cars comming from down that way to run at WCS but now they are not. I'm sure there are alot of factors that add up to a low car count the economy,other tracks running on friday,and i'm sure that night with Earl and Ricky might have something to do with it but dang that was last year people lets move on. We (Williams and Dickerson Motorsports) have supported the track as much as we can but we can't do it by ourself. I hate to see it go and I hope this is not the end cause we have only won 1race over there in a latemodel and we were so hoping to win some more.:wings_no:

[MrTude]

l8models you r right i agree & disagree its all been over the years tho it just seems it started w/ ricky & earl it is a great & fast race track & hate to c it go down so what would be your opinon on bring everyone back here & WHAT WOULD IT TAKE ?

[L8models]

l8models you r right i agree & disagree its all been over the years tho it just seems it started w/ ricky & earl it is a great & fast race track & hate to c it go down so what would be JH's opinon on bringing everyone back here & WHAT WOULD IT TAKE ?

Here, I fixed your post for you...lol

[Dirt Fan]

Hope Eddie's listeninng to what you guys are saying. I believe a Super 7 w/$3000 payout was/is scheduled for this coming Friday. There's also the big race at Dublin/Fayetteville. That won't help car count at WCS on Friday.

[FIREANDICE]

My Name Is Mike Williams I Drove The Sportsman 14 From Maryland . I Am Also With The #11 Anthony Rushing Car.i Think What Would Help This Track To Get More Super Later Models Is To Do Away With The Track Tire And Make It An Open Tire Rule Track Just Like Clarys. The Guys From Md And De Dont Want To Spend The Extra 500. + For The Track Tires. When You Only Race For 1500.00 On Most Nights.we As A Team Enjoy Going To Wcs.really Nice People And A Nice Track.just A Little Thought To Help Add To Your Car Count.

[wade61]

OK what i'm about to say is going to be my suggestion, so some of you all may not agree with it.I understand Eddie wants to make sure he has a good car count & he wants to make sure he has some late model guys there as well. I like the late models & wayne county has put on some of the best late model racing i ever seen. BUT since the late model guys arent showing up like he hoped why not put on one or two big races for the thunder & lighten or the all american V 8 classes?I think that would draw in a bigger car count, more fans & if you think about it alot of people come with these guys in the lower division to help out. I have nothing against late models so i'm not down grading those guys.But why is it no one will pay big money for " US " little guys?If Eddie would pay the lower classes $1500 to win & $75 garrented to start with no entry fee I think that place would be packed with cars & fans! I know i cant speak for everybody but i just wanted to suggest this to try & help out the track

[MUNN BROTHERS RACING]

Ifor one agree with wade give us lower classes a try to see what happens i dont think you will be disappointed eddie we dont mind paying a entry fee when clarys had a entry fee they had more cars than they new what to do with sportsman can put on a good show along with thunder& lighting & purestockv8 thats just my opinion thanks

[Hollowell]

i strongly agree with wade and the munns. i say if you are not getting the car count then drop the late models and charge the other classes entry fees and pay them big money. i don't think that them guys would complain about a entry fee like $50 or so but you know you have some that will. but i think dropping the late models and use that money to help you pay the other classes would help.

[L8models]

i strongly agree with wade and the munns. i say if you are not getting the car count then drop the late models and charge the other classes entry fees and pay them big money. i don't think that them guys would complain about a entry fee like $50 or so but you know you have some that will. but i think dropping the late models and use that money to help you pay the other classes would help.

So Hollowell, with what you just said it's only FAIR for me to say the opposite. Drop the support classes and only run Late Models. If you have an average of 15-23 late models running every Friday night.Get some big names to come weekly and Top that off with a open tire rule and your in business. I am gonna be honest, I like watching the support classes run. But, the late models put the fans in the stands.

Now, is this idea realistic? No.

[Lucky13]

Well all I can say is if he runs this Fri. nite, ya'll might be surprised who shows. I talked to a good source today that said this Fri could be a pretty big show. Stay tuned for updates.

[tas]

I think many tracks need to start thinking about their support classes. Many tracks have lost touch with them so to say. If you put on the big shows for them they can put on just as good of a show as a late model if you can pull enough of them.

[Unregistered]

Well all I can say is if he runs this Fri. nite, ya'll might be surprised who shows. I talked to a good source today that said this Fri could be a pretty big show. Stay tuned for updates.
If you talking about who I think about you talking about great!!!!! BUT I not going and pay $15 just to watch 1 big name show up.

[RaceJunkie]

If dropping the Lm's and running only support classes is the answer then where are all the support classes now? Why wait for a big support race? If you wanted to run WCS you would be there now when the track needs you the most not later when it's closed and all the, Well if you would have done this we would have done that. Blah blah blah... begins.. :Deal: Eddies reading might not be replying but he's reading. I'm sure he has taken it all into consideration too. I have to agree with a previous post, leave the past behind us and lets move on to the present. All in all the track has to get back on it’s feet before doing any kind of big race, and that's not only going to take cars, it will take fans as well..

This thread has had over 900 views surly there are some fans that would want to go see some good acing at WCS..:Supprise:

[RaceJunkie]

If you talking about who I think about you talking about great!!!!! BUT I not going and pay $15 just to watch 1 big name show up.

This is exactly the wrong attitude to have.. You either want to see some racing or you don't..$15.00 come on give me a break It's a business don't you think he knows what he's costs are? That's what's wrong with people this day, they take everything for granite.. I guess if it was $5.00 that would be too much as well..:hanged:

[RaceJunkie]

My Name Is Mike Williams I Drove The Sportsman 14 From Maryland . I Am Also With The #11 Anthony Rushing Car.i Think What Would Help This Track To Get More Super Later Models Is To Do Away With The Track Tire And Make It An Open Tire Rule Track Just Like Clarys. The Guys From Md And De Dont Want To Spend The Extra 500. + For The Track Tires. When You Only Race For 1500.00 On Most Nights.we As A Team Enjoy Going To Wcs.really Nice People And A Nice Track.just A Little Thought To Help Add To Your Car Count.

Hey Mike You bringing the Sportsman down again? I heard you bought a LM will you be driving that soon?:banana:

[jhofficial]

I love racing in all classes. But here comes the big but lol. You can see good support classes at almost all tracks. If WCS is not running slm on a friday sorry to say Iam driving right past and going another hour to hour and half to dublin(and you have no idea how much that pains me to say) Just like on sat's when clarys is not running I drive right past county line to go to FMS. I wish there could be something done to run all classes. There are alot of good suggestions and ideas. Just takes a open mind to sit and listen and then make a decesion and stick to it. But other than us beating this dying horse, someone with the track should be on here and other sites an also the telephone trying to breath some life back into her.

[jhofficial]

Oh I forget something. This for lucky (you know your my boy) and all the drivers, how bout makle a commintent and post on here earlly that you are coming. Post on here who the big name is get them to say it so it can be annoucened and maybe the fans will show.

[FIREANDICE]

Racejunkie,yes I Will Be Running The Sportsman Car Friday .i Did Buy A Late Model And Hope To Race It Friday As Well If They Open Up The Tire Rule.i Will Be Racing Both On Saturday At Clarys.thanks For Asking. Make Sure You Stop By And Say Hello.

[Unregistered]

This is exactly the wrong attitude to have.. You either want to see some racing or you don't..$15.00 come on give me a break It's a business don't you think he knows what he's costs are? That's what's wrong with people this day, they take everything for granite.. I guess if it was $5.00 that would be too much as well..:hanged:

I not going to pay $15 to see 12 late models and a total of 12 support divisions cars. I live half way between WCS and DMS. DMS car count is alot better than WCS and thats where I'll be. Thats a shame too because WCS is alot better track than DMS, but car count says it all.

[crewmembers461]

to me what ishurting wcs is that everybody keeps bring up the earl and ricky DQ let that ***** go and another thing is and this is just my opinion if dms would have stayed on saturday nights then wcs would not be in this situation in the first place but that is just my opinion . i have never been to dms but i want to go but its just that i am closer to wcs and clr and clarys than i am dms. i went to fms last year for the clash race and i hqad a flat tire and just have not went back down there but plan on it anyways. i went to wcs just about every friday night last year but i have went a couple of times this year but i have financial problems right now but i am working on that right now. cause u have to have $$$$ to get in and $$$ for gas to get there even though i am only about 25 minutes from the track u still have to have $$$ to go .

[Dirt Fan]

I'd rather give my $15 to WCS any day than any of the other tracks I've visited--Dublin, Fayetteville--not been to Clary's yet. I think you're right--Dublin running on Friday's hasn't helped.

[L8models]

Ok guys and gals, This post has alot of good ideas, suggestions and arguments that I am sure Eddie will take into consideration. With over 1,100 views, I am pretty sure everyone that needs to read it has. I think it's time to close this post and move on. :closed: