Live from the Atco Doubleheader-NHRA Lucas Oil Series

Jack Matyas · 09-30-2009, 03:28 PM

Doubleheader is the word of the weekend and the parking lot shows it - not that there are many trailers in the pits (see pic below ) but because a great many racers ( including myself ) saved spots for others - its a sea of crime scene tape and orange cones everywhere .This time around owner Joe Sway says he'll take 'em all down on Friday morning if their not filled ( reserved spots ) -- and I agree if a 'saved' spot isn't used give it to another .I must say -- when I pulled in around 2pm today it was full already and the race doesn't start 'till Friday -- and this is a Lucas race -- soon I'll have to retire so I can get a decent pit space .

On another note - Brrrrrr- its jacket weather this week -where did Summer go ? Temps even when the Sun comes out will only reach the low Sixties and dipping into the Forties at night - great sleeping weather ! ! As for the wet stuff --forty percent chance on Friday and sixty percent on Saturday with Sunday looking great at this moment .According to the Official NHRA Division One website this race ( both ) has no rain date and the it says we'll stay until completion.....come hell or high water ! ! Speaking of water I hit some on the way here ( see pic below ) but then the Sun came back out some .Later........

Bob Bender · 09-30-2009, 04:00 PM

Hey Jack Ill see you tomorrow about 3pm. Keep the rain away PLEASE ??

Rich67stang · 09-30-2009, 04:24 PM

If you do not arrive together you should not be able to save 500' of parking. That is such a pain in the a## when you go to these Divisionals.

ss/em 161
Quickrod 161

Marty Rinehart Jr · 09-30-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich67stang

If you do not arrive together you should not be able to save 500' of parking. That is such a pain in the a## when you go to these Divisionals.

ss/em 161
Quickrod 161

I agree 100%

Rich Biebel · 09-30-2009, 08:24 PM

last year at this race I arrived thursday evening before 8 if I recall right. I was dragged down the return road well past the finishline and the area was totally uneven and difficult to work out of. I got pinned in by stockers coming back from their runs and waiting to get weighed. S/C was next and there was no way I could get up there for a good long while. My first run had bad info on the ticket from some electronic issue or something blowing thru the beams. I was offered another run but passed it up as I felt like it would be difficult to make two quick runs being pitted that far away. Atco's pit spaces are very narrow even if you get on pavement and the saving spaces deal is rediculous. I have had enough of trying to race these races and leave it to those that can afford to get there days in advance and sit for endless amounts of time and often in the rain....

John DiBartolomeo · 10-01-2009, 04:57 AM

Hey maybe if it rains, we should run this off on a practice tree. Or maybe pull cards? Jack you should be familiar with that concept!

Mark Callanan · 10-01-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

last year at this race I arrived thursday evening before 8 if I recall right. I was dragged down the return road well past the finishline and the area was totally uneven and difficult to work out of. I got pinned in by stockers coming back from their runs and waiting to get weighed. S/C was next and there was no way I could get up there for a good long while. My first run had bad info on the ticket from some electronic issue or something blowing thru the beams. I was offered another run but passed it up as I felt like it would be difficult to make two quick runs being pitted that far away. Atco's pit spaces are very narrow even if you get on pavement and the saving spaces deal is rediculous. I have had enough of trying to race these races and leave it to those that can afford to get there days in advance and sit for endless amounts of time and often in the rain....

Rich

If you were blocked in by stockers at least you had nice cars to look at while you waited.......

Angelo DiTocco · 10-02-2009, 10:33 AM

Jack -

Can you keep me posted on the forecast for tomorrow ?- I'd like to make it down if there's any chance the weather cooperates

Good Luck today

Angelo D.

stefan callender · 10-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Ang, you can park at the Diner, have Jack call you on your cell when they call Super Stock.

Greg Barsamian · 10-02-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by stefan callender

Ang, you can park at the Diner, have Jack call you on your cell when they call Super Stock.

Foods pretty good at the Red Lion,

09-30-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 341 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	Live from the Atco Doubleheader-NHRA Lucas Oil Series Doubleheader is the word of the weekend and the parking lot shows it - not that there are many trailers in the pits (see pic below ) but because a great many racers ( including myself ) saved spots for others - its a sea of crime scene tape and orange cones everywhere .This time around owner Joe Sway says he'll take 'em all down on Friday morning if their not filled ( reserved spots ) -- and I agree if a 'saved' spot isn't used give it to another .I must say -- when I pulled in around 2pm today it was full already and the race doesn't start 'till Friday -- and this is a Lucas race -- soon I'll have to retire so I can get a decent pit space . On another note - Brrrrrr- its jacket weather this week -where did Summer go ? Temps even when the Sun comes out will only reach the low Sixties and dipping into the Forties at night - great sleeping weather ! ! As for the wet stuff --forty percent chance on Friday and sixty percent on Saturday with Sunday looking great at this moment .According to the Official NHRA Division One website this race ( both ) has no rain date and the it says we'll stay until completion.....come hell or high water ! ! Speaking of water I hit some on the way here ( see pic below ) but then the Sun came back out some .Later........ Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

09-30-2009, 04:00 PM	#2
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,713 Likes: 1,427 Liked 373 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Live from the Atco Doubleheader-NHRA Lucas Oil Series Hey Jack Ill see you tomorrow about 3pm. Keep the rain away PLEASE ?? __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

09-30-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
Rich67stang Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 308 Likes: 2 Liked 108 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Live from the Atco Doubleheader-NHRA Lucas Oil Series If you do not arrive together you should not be able to save 500' of parking. That is such a pain in the a## when you go to these Divisionals. ss/em 161 Quickrod 161

09-30-2009, 08:24 PM	#5
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,275 Likes: 25 Liked 510 Times in 200 Posts	Re: Live from the Atco Doubleheader-NHRA Lucas Oil Series last year at this race I arrived thursday evening before 8 if I recall right. I was dragged down the return road well past the finishline and the area was totally uneven and difficult to work out of. I got pinned in by stockers coming back from their runs and waiting to get weighed. S/C was next and there was no way I could get up there for a good long while. My first run had bad info on the ticket from some electronic issue or something blowing thru the beams. I was offered another run but passed it up as I felt like it would be difficult to make two quick runs being pitted that far away. Atco's pit spaces are very narrow even if you get on pavement and the saving spaces deal is rediculous. I have had enough of trying to race these races and leave it to those that can afford to get there days in advance and sit for endless amounts of time and often in the rain.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479

10-01-2009, 04:57 AM	#6
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,283 Times in 159 Posts	Re: Live from the Atco Doubleheader-NHRA Lucas Oil Series Hey maybe if it rains, we should run this off on a practice tree. Or maybe pull cards? Jack you should be familiar with that concept! __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com

10-02-2009, 10:33 AM	#8
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 737 Likes: 160 Liked 174 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Live from the Atco Doubleheader-NHRA Lucas Oil Series Jack - Can you keep me posted on the forecast for tomorrow ?- I'd like to make it down if there's any chance the weather cooperates Good Luck today Angelo D. __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

10-02-2009, 10:41 AM	#9
stefan callender Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: zoo york Posts: 572 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from the Atco Doubleheader-NHRA Lucas Oil Series Ang, you can park at the Diner, have Jack call you on your cell when they call Super Stock.