After tons of anticipation, the SICC (Sportsman Import Compact Championship) debut was soiled by bad weather on July 10th, 2010. Rain kept the lights off and the gates closed for the kickoff to the series, creating tons of speculation. It was a blow to Nyce1s, but weather can happen. The track officials and owner stood by their decision that while the rain stopped, the lightning and puddles, along with other elements still created a challenge. The track owner did not want to damage any of the equipment or make an unsafe environment by using the lights with the way their electrical system was built. Knowing the Carolinas from living here, or any track around, they are probably just some lights up on poles!  But mother nature had a say in it, with the lightning still present. The owner did not want to put his workers and paid help in the conditions of heavy thunder and lightning, and I do not blame him.

I feel for Nyce1s in this, because in the end, it will come back on them and not the track. Weather issues can happen. There was a rain date planned if it rained, and the event can still take place. With the promotion, it will most certainly be a bigger and better.

When we first arriaved to the track about 1pm, there were cars already sitting at the gate waiting for the 3pm opening time. From then on out, it was a hope game to “hope” that the rain didnt stick us too bad! It was such a nasty hit though, as the rain and wind made for sheets of soaking weather and forced vendors who were already inside to start backing up. There was some food, and 1 vendor with a tent set up, but by the time they got it down it looked like the tent possibly was mangled. We went to the front gate after talking to Craig some, and we waited for a second before telling the 30-40 cars that the event was going to have to be called and gave out free passes to the next event.

More cars showed up, and we turned away more cars. After a few, the rain stopped, and we had a number of cars waiting, so I went out and snapped some shots of some of the crowd that was there throughout the rain.

Overall, I am glad I made the trip. Yes, I lost money in the trip, but what I gained along with a few other people was a chance to see exactly how things can goto hell in 1 second. Yes, bad situation, but I will continue to support Nyce1s and the SICC racing series. And for those who are still wanting an event in North Carolina, round 2 will be held back here at the same track again on Saturday, September 11th, 2010. I hope to see you all there, as Greasyblocks will be in the house.

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I have to give hats off to my man Miller for breaking 180mph. You already know that Nyce1s.com was in the house, and their video just dropped. Peep it, comment on it, let me know what you think.

There is another video floating around thats pretty good. The guy holding the camera says “That bitch says 180″ and it pretty much makes the video! Check it out on Death Machines.

PS: Miller and Nrg Tech, you guys should make that a limited edition t-shirt, sticker, mug, or something! Don’t let us down!!!

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