Live from the Las Vegas Nationals

Toby Lang · 10-28-2010, 01:39 PM

Hi there. We're here at the 22nd stop on the NHRA tour. Las Vegas is one of the best tracks on the NHRA circuit. Having said that, the racing surface isn't in very good shape right now. A lot of the Stockers spun and the Super Stockers spun even worse. There were a couple of near collisions and one Super Stock racer did cross the center line and hit another racer.

It was fairly cold this morning, it was 56 degrees when I made my run, but it has been cold here before and there hasn't been this many problems.

If you are here at the track feel free to reply to this thread and let us know about your experience with the track and anything else you would like to report.

I took a lot of pictures of the Super Stock cars and I will post them as soon as I get a chance.

They are running Super Gas right now. Super Stock will make their second hit next and their third qualifier will also be first round of class.

More to come ...

-Toby

Jack Matyas · 10-28-2010, 02:02 PM

Toby - Glad to see you're back "on the job" as we Easterners were beginning to think you no longer cared . Guess i'll give you the bad news right away - yesterday Sal tore up your year end bonus check but there's always next year - Right ? Anyway keep up the good work and be sure to say hey to my pal Meaner .

PS- You are going to Pomona aren't you ........the boss doesn't want to spring for my plane ticket .

Floyd Staggs · 10-28-2010, 02:05 PM

Who collided?

Toby Lang · 10-28-2010, 02:50 PM

Bruce Lippstreau hit Bob Earleywine. I just talked to Bruce about it. His car is making a lot more power than it used to and it's leaving a lot harder than before. He was in the left lane. He said it hooked real good and started drifting to the right a little during the wheel stand. When it came down, the right front tire hit the fender which blew it out and sent him into the right lane where he hit Bob in the left rear quarter. He said Bob's head hit the roll cage, but he is OK.

Here is a shot of Bruce's car:

Chad Rhodes · 10-28-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Lang

Bruce Lippstreau hit Bob Earleywine. I just talked to Bruce about it. His car is making a lot more power than it used to and it's leaving a lot harder than before. He was in the left lane. He said it hooked real good and started drifting to the right a little during the wheel stand. When it came down, the right front tire hit the fender which blew it out and sent him into the right lane where he hit Bob in the left rear quarter. He said Bob's head hit the roll cage, but he is OK.

Here is a shot of Bruce's car:

wow, that sucks. Hope the damage was minimal to both cars and they can both repair and race.

Floyd Staggs · 10-28-2010, 03:40 PM

That's terrible. Glad no one was hurt.

Toby Lang · 10-28-2010, 07:23 PM

Here's some Super Stock pictures.

Adam Emmer:

Allan Patterson:

Toby Lang · 10-28-2010, 07:27 PM

Anthony Bertozzi:

Bill Riddle:

Toby Lang · 10-28-2010, 07:29 PM

Art Peterson:

Toby Lang · 10-28-2010, 07:33 PM

Bill Blakeney:

Bob Dennis:

10-28-2010, 01:39 PM	#1
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Live from the Las Vegas Nationals Hi there. We're here at the 22nd stop on the NHRA tour. Las Vegas is one of the best tracks on the NHRA circuit. Having said that, the racing surface isn't in very good shape right now. A lot of the Stockers spun and the Super Stockers spun even worse. There were a couple of near collisions and one Super Stock racer did cross the center line and hit another racer. It was fairly cold this morning, it was 56 degrees when I made my run, but it has been cold here before and there hasn't been this many problems. If you are here at the track feel free to reply to this thread and let us know about your experience with the track and anything else you would like to report. I took a lot of pictures of the Super Stock cars and I will post them as soon as I get a chance. They are running Super Gas right now. Super Stock will make their second hit next and their third qualifier will also be first round of class. More to come ... -Toby

10-28-2010, 02:02 PM	#2
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,046 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from the Las Vegas Nationals Toby - Glad to see you're back "on the job" as we Easterners were beginning to think you no longer cared . Guess i'll give you the bad news right away - yesterday Sal tore up your year end bonus check but there's always next year - Right ? Anyway keep up the good work and be sure to say hey to my pal Meaner . PS- You are going to Pomona aren't you ........the boss doesn't want to spring for my plane ticket . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-28-2010, 02:05 PM	#3
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 145 Liked 227 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Live from the Las Vegas Nationals Who collided? __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

10-28-2010, 02:50 PM	#4
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Las Vegas Nationals Bruce Lippstreau hit Bob Earleywine. I just talked to Bruce about it. His car is making a lot more power than it used to and it's leaving a lot harder than before. He was in the left lane. He said it hooked real good and started drifting to the right a little during the wheel stand. When it came down, the right front tire hit the fender which blew it out and sent him into the right lane where he hit Bob in the left rear quarter. He said Bob's head hit the roll cage, but he is OK. Here is a shot of Bruce's car:

10-28-2010, 03:40 PM	#6
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 145 Liked 227 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Live from the Las Vegas Nationals That's terrible. Glad no one was hurt. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

10-28-2010, 07:23 PM	#7
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Las Vegas Nationals Here's some Super Stock pictures. Adam Emmer: Allan Patterson:

10-28-2010, 07:27 PM	#8
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Las Vegas Nationals Anthony Bertozzi: Bill Riddle:

10-28-2010, 07:29 PM	#9
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Las Vegas Nationals Art Peterson:

10-28-2010, 07:33 PM	#10
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Las Vegas Nationals Bill Blakeney: Bob Dennis: