Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic"

[B Aceves]

Jack,
Wow you have really had some bad luck with weather this second half of the season, You really should
have come West again like I said earlier this year, Vegas forecast is sunny and clear should be
good N fast, You would be welcome with open arms as long as you left the rain behind lol. Hope you
get the race in and go some round's, Good Luck.
Bob Aceves
A&M motorsports
D/SA #746

[Jack Matyas]

Great news -- the water has gone away overnight and the ark we built yesterday afternoon is no longer needed .Today looks like it can turn out super even with lower temperatures today - a high around sixty is expected .The barometer at this moment is 29.45 with 53 % humidity which may burn off with the Sun coming out- the temp is 54 degrees but the vapor pressure is low at .24 -almost half of what it has been all weekend--all this adds up to a final DA around 700 -- not so bad and certainly faster than it has been all week .The expected start is to be 8:30 but I don't think so -- a little later for sure .The Jets have been running for about an hour or so and more than likely will for awhile .Headlights were running up and down the track most of the night trying to suck-up all the water that was standing and did a pretty good job .

After the storm we had yesterday today's outlook is terrific and it will be a busy day but one filled with some terrific racing for sure .

Both the NHRA and Maple Grove staff seemed a little short this weekend but worked their collective buttes off getting us this far along - kudos for them are in order -- this is another race where they had to work above and beyond -- and they performed well ! ! ! Way to go guys ..............

[Jack Matyas]

WOW ! ! ! ! This was the air we were looking for ........Jim Daniels during the Hemi Challenge went an astounding 8.27 @ almost 160 mph .It was a picture perfect run -- wheels up on the leave and just charging all the way down the quarter - those in attendance will remember it for sure .

The first round of stock completed and most didn't believe their weather stations -- many , many runouts and as much as .15 below their dials were common .The race of the round went to Erich Bollman in AA/SA trim with his '08 Cobra Jet who dialed 9.75 - caught his opponent - blipped it - then blipped it again and proceeded to run dead on - I've always said I'd rather be lucky..........

[Chevellewagon]

I would like to thank you for your live reports Jack. I hope to get there next year as at least a spectator if not a racer. Your reports are excellent and entertaining as were your pictures.
Thanks Phil Daly aka Chevellewagon

[Tony Curcio]

[QUOTE= Both the NHRA and Maple Grove staff seemed a little short this weekend but worked their collective buttes off getting us this far along - kudos for them are in order -- this is another race where they had to work above and beyond -- and they performed well ! ! ! Way to go guys ..............[/QUOTE]


I want to second that. They didn't sure didn't skimp on fuel for the jet dryer, and did everything humanly possible to keep the show moving. I was exhausted just watching them. I'll bet they're all glad this season is over.

Thanks again to the D-1 and Maple Grove crews.

[Jack Matyas]

Final note -- Speaking with Lex Dudas -- V.P./General Manager of Maple Grove yesterday he wanted me thank all the racers who did come to the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" inspite of bad weather predictions -- some came from the far ends of Canada and the United States just to compete .As most of you know some of the days were not much fun -- but yesterday made everyone forget -- it was one of the most exciting days at the track I can remember .Great racing for sure ..............congrats to all the winners ! ! !

[danielct301]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

WOW ! ! ! ! This was the air we were looking for ........Jim Daniels during the Hemi Challenge went an astounding 8.27 @ almost 160 mph .It was a picture perfect run -- wheels up on the leave and just charging all the way down the quarter - those in attendance will remember it for sure .

The first round of stock completed and most didn't believe their weather stations -- many , many runouts and as much as .15 below their dials were common .The race of the round went to Erich Bollman in AA/SA trim with his '08 Cobra Jet who dialed 9.75 - caught his opponent - blipped it - then blipped it again and proceeded to run dead on - I've always said I'd rather be lucky..........

Could not understand Mr. Daniels 60ft times till someone pointed out he was breaking the beam with the rear tire!