A GREAT Drag Show, too bad about the flag...
by nodlehs on 8/1/18Sonoma Raceway - SonomaRating: 4 out of 5This was my 1st time at Sonoma for NHRA racing. While i was very impressed with the show, the disabled parking that was available at the top of the hill was somewhat disappointing. It should be MUCH closer for those that are disabled IMO!
More importantly, I was extremely disappointed in the Opening Ceremony, with the skydiver flying the American Flag down. He flew directly over the large flag that was being held open by the staff, and proceeded to DROP the US flag that was attached to him onto the GROUND! That is a complete DESECRATION of our flag! Sonoma Raceway should be ashamed that it happened at all, and should take IMMEDIATE steps to ensure that it doesn't happen again...EVER! The skydiver should drop the flag onto the large flag being held by the staff as he skims over it.! Solves the problem AND it would be a MUCH BETTER presentation IMO...
Sheldon Smith ~ Former USMC