Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley

4spdJohnny · 07-13-2013, 08:24 AM

I'm going to attempt doing this via my iPhone and having my daughter help with pics so bear with us
We are live from the track we loaded and drove down last night. My 70 Road Runner 440 6 pak B/S and The Two Ton Tamater J/SA 1970 Sport Sattelite wagon along with my younger 2 kids jr's. got to watch a lightening show as we rolled down but just a few sprinkles. It's warm and muggy already this morning. Time trials for the combo race start at 3 ill try and get some pics as people start rolling in. I'm hoping for 60 + stock/super stock cars

Ken Miele · 07-13-2013, 08:57 AM

Thanks so much, looking forward to the reports and photos.

4spdJohnny · 07-13-2013, 09:30 AM

Ok need help all ready! How do I get pics off of the camera roll on my phone to the website?!

Larry Hill · 07-13-2013, 11:03 AM

Wish we were there. Its a great place to race, and the food...... did I ever tell you how good the food was at the cookout. Good luck to all!

Curt Rees · 07-13-2013, 07:55 PM

60 plus would be super! Unfortunately, I could not make it because of a prior commitment. Midwest Class Racers does it right!

#5457

Curt Rees

Paul Merolla · 07-13-2013, 08:35 PM

If they got 60 cars, that would explain why we had 4 today at the National Open at Rolling Thunder....I'm telling myself I was in the semi's at least!

4spdJohnny · 07-13-2013, 09:34 PM

Extremely warm muggy conditions in the Valley today. I still need someone to tell me how to post the pics off my phone! 39 cars I know of a few more coming for tommorow Ron Roddel #1 qualifier With his GT Grand Am Brad Van Lant #2 with his Duster. I was .0002 red first round my son just won in the 2nd round with the Tamater. More details later I still have 2 jr's in!ahh...!

MEXJOE · 07-13-2013, 11:42 PM

WOW! 4 CARS I'M sorry but with the social media and this web site if that's all they can muster up THATS JUST STUPID!
Pull your head out and race where the people want to go!!
We need desperately to fund our own program. Like MWCR
We have value and people like what we do.
We need exposure!! Plane and simple!!
Look at Denver what a joke.
If we don't stick together and support this deal it's going to be gone.
Just sayin.....

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Originally Posted by Paul Merolla

If they got 60 cars, that would explain why we had 4 today at the National Open at Rolling Thunder....I'm telling myself I was in the semi's at least!

Paul Merolla · 07-14-2013, 12:59 AM

You're right, Glen...I just wanted to try and support my local track, but they really didn't do anything to promote the Open. On a positive note, I got to run Jim Parsons 1st round, which was super cool for me even though the car didn't cooperate. Jim went on to win and got a really cool trophy and some cash. Congrats to Jim and thanks for making my first outing a memorable one! Thread hijack over, and I will see all of you at Cedar Falls Aug 10-11.

4spdJohnny · 07-14-2013, 02:24 AM

Sorry for poor updating but I been busy! My son 17 year oldTaylor McLaughlin WON the race tonite in his J/SA 1970 Sport Sattelite wagon 383 4 bbl "The Two Ton Tamater"! Raced #1 qualifier Ron Roddel in final Ron fresh off his victory in the semi finals over Brad Van Lant courtesy of his .000 light. The really fun intense race was our heads up in the qtrs. we had about a .2 performance deficit. We thru the kitchen sink at car... Jetted down, timing, cooled engine, iced intake, upped tire pressure, turned up 2 step. Car responded and picked up .15 surprised me but very gratifying as car owner/ mechanic/ crew chief! So... Congrats to my son! If u can't tell I'm pretty proud papa. Pics still coming!

07-13-2013, 09:30 AM	#3
4spdJohnny Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 243 Likes: 506 Liked 137 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley Ok need help all ready! How do I get pics off of the camera roll on my phone to the website?!

07-13-2013, 11:03 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,928 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley Wish we were there. Its a great place to race, and the food...... did I ever tell you how good the food was at the cookout. Good luck to all! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-13-2013, 08:35 PM	#6
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley If they got 60 cars, that would explain why we had 4 today at the National Open at Rolling Thunder....I'm telling myself I was in the semi's at least!

07-13-2013, 09:34 PM	#7
4spdJohnny Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 243 Likes: 506 Liked 137 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley Extremely warm muggy conditions in the Valley today. I still need someone to tell me how to post the pics off my phone! 39 cars I know of a few more coming for tommorow Ron Roddel #1 qualifier With his GT Grand Am Brad Van Lant #2 with his Duster. I was .0002 red first round my son just won in the 2nd round with the Tamater. More details later I still have 2 jr's in!ahh...!

07-14-2013, 12:59 AM	#9
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley You're right, Glen...I just wanted to try and support my local track, but they really didn't do anything to promote the Open. On a positive note, I got to run Jim Parsons 1st round, which was super cool for me even though the car didn't cooperate. Jim went on to win and got a really cool trophy and some cash. Congrats to Jim and thanks for making my first outing a memorable one! Thread hijack over, and I will see all of you at Cedar Falls Aug 10-11.

07-13-2013, 08:24 AM	#1
4spdJohnny Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 243 Likes: 506 Liked 137 Times in 46 Posts	Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley I'm going to attempt doing this via my iPhone and having my daughter help with pics so bear with us We are live from the track we loaded and drove down last night. My 70 Road Runner 440 6 pak B/S and The Two Ton Tamater J/SA 1970 Sport Sattelite wagon along with my younger 2 kids jr's. got to watch a lightening show as we rolled down but just a few sprinkles. It's warm and muggy already this morning. Time trials for the combo race start at 3 ill try and get some pics as people start rolling in. I'm hoping for 60 + stock/super stock cars

07-13-2013, 08:57 AM	#2
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley Thanks so much, looking forward to the reports and photos.

07-13-2013, 07:55 PM	#5
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 409 Liked 249 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley 60 plus would be super! Unfortunately, I could not make it because of a prior commitment. Midwest Class Racers does it right! #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

07-14-2013, 02:24 AM	#10
4spdJohnny Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 243 Likes: 506 Liked 137 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley Sorry for poor updating but I been busy! My son 17 year oldTaylor McLaughlin WON the race tonite in his J/SA 1970 Sport Sattelite wagon 383 4 bbl "The Two Ton Tamater"! Raced #1 qualifier Ron Roddel in final Ron fresh off his victory in the semi finals over Brad Van Lant courtesy of his .000 light. The really fun intense race was our heads up in the qtrs. we had about a .2 performance deficit. We thru the kitchen sink at car... Jetted down, timing, cooled engine, iced intake, upped tire pressure, turned up 2 step. Car responded and picked up .15 surprised me but very gratifying as car owner/ mechanic/ crew chief! So... Congrats to my son! If u can't tell I'm pretty proud papa. Pics still coming!