Live from Maple Grove NHRA Pep Boys Nationals

Jack Matyas · Yesterday, 02:37 PM

Hello Members - Well first things first - there most likely will not be any drive thru the pits as I haven't a clue where Ken is or if he is even coming this weekend .I checked his usual pit spot with Anthony Bongiovanni but it seems that Anthony got bumped to another area because of the Factory Showdown cars have taken over that part of the track .Also many other Stock and S/S guys n gals have had to move to different pit spaces because Comp has a whopping 23 plus entries .

All that but the really good news is that there is no (like in none) forecast this week for rain of any kind .Nothing but sunshine and blue skies thru the weekend .

Today is parking and credentials - then shine your car etc . Talk about boring ....

Tomorrow is a much different story - three Q runs for Stock and S/S early .....Later

Superfan1 · Yesterday, 05:08 PM

Ken is not entered; his next race is Charlotte.

Ken Miele · Yesterday, 05:45 PM

Sorry folks, I wont make this race, thanks for filling in Jack. See you all at Charlotte.

Jack Matyas · Today, 07:31 AM

Good morning members and guests - Today is what many of us have been waiting for - a cool crisp Fall day at a track that has teeth - that plus we'll get three shots at it which doesn't happen that often .Speaking of Fall last night the temps dipped into the upper forties and it was time to bring out the blankets for sure.This AM it's getting warmer - just at 59 degrees at this moment and because of some fog that rolled in you can't see the nearby mountains but the Sun is trying to peak thru .

With Stock rolling out early maybe one of our S/S brothers can catch a pic or three of the expected action .Still racers rolling in this morning .........back in a bit .

And BTW - this place is really looking sharp - once again the Koretsky family dug into their wallets - a whole bunch of new paving - manicured grass and even trimmed trees - I'm sure there is more ! ! !

Frank Castros · Today, 07:53 AM

No rain at the "Keystones" is a rare bonus. Those conditions at the Grove will cause many to lift at the 1,000' cones during Q1.
Have fun and thanks Jack.

Yesterday, 02:37 PM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,866 Likes: 352 Liked 1,750 Times in 354 Posts	Live from Maple Grove NHRA Pep Boys Nationals Hello Members - Well first things first - there most likely will not be any drive thru the pits as I haven't a clue where Ken is or if he is even coming this weekend .I checked his usual pit spot with Anthony Bongiovanni but it seems that Anthony got bumped to another area because of the Factory Showdown cars have taken over that part of the track .Also many other Stock and S/S guys n gals have had to move to different pit spaces because Comp has a whopping 23 plus entries . All that but the really good news is that there is no (like in none) forecast this week for rain of any kind .Nothing but sunshine and blue skies thru the weekend . Today is parking and credentials - then shine your car etc . Talk about boring .... Tomorrow is a much different story - three Q runs for Stock and S/S early .....Later __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

Yesterday, 05:08 PM	#2
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,969 Likes: 1,616 Liked 2,468 Times in 424 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove NHRA Pep Boys Nationals Ken is not entered; his next race is Charlotte. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

Yesterday, 05:45 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,704 Likes: 406 Liked 14,728 Times in 1,364 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove NHRA Pep Boys Nationals Sorry folks, I wont make this race, thanks for filling in Jack. See you all at Charlotte.

Today, 07:31 AM	#4
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,866 Likes: 352 Liked 1,750 Times in 354 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove NHRA Pep Boys Nationals Good morning members and guests - Today is what many of us have been waiting for - a cool crisp Fall day at a track that has teeth - that plus we'll get three shots at it which doesn't happen that often .Speaking of Fall last night the temps dipped into the upper forties and it was time to bring out the blankets for sure.This AM it's getting warmer - just at 59 degrees at this moment and because of some fog that rolled in you can't see the nearby mountains but the Sun is trying to peak thru . With Stock rolling out early maybe one of our S/S brothers can catch a pic or three of the expected action .Still racers rolling in this morning .........back in a bit . And BTW - this place is really looking sharp - once again the Koretsky family dug into their wallets - a whole bunch of new paving - manicured grass and even trimmed trees - I'm sure there is more ! ! ! __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

Today, 07:53 AM	#5
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,741 Likes: 2,246 Liked 2,281 Times in 834 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove NHRA Pep Boys Nationals No rain at the "Keystones" is a rare bonus. Those conditions at the Grove will cause many to lift at the 1,000' cones during Q1. Have fun and thanks Jack.