Original Message I had stopped going to Flemington on a regular basis about 5 years before the paving. Two things stuck out with me when I did make an occasional visit the asphalt Flemington. 1. The racing just wasn't as good as the dirt days. Keep in mind I always preferred dirt to pavement so maybe I was a little bias. 2. I thought the speeds were "dangerously" fast, and was glad when they added those safer walls (huge "styrofoam" blocks) to cushion the hits. It looked like it was snowing when a hot rod hit one of 'em! Scott Ely |