"Almost" Live from New England Dragway

Jack Matyas · 06-12-2015, 05:43 PM

OK - So I'm not over it and I'm very jealous of those racers who are able to be at New England Dragway for the Nationals this weekend .But i've had several calls today from racers who are there and can share things with the rest of you out there that are stuck at home for whatever reason .

First thing - it 's good i'm not there .Why you ask ? Its not raining at the track but its all around the area and .............well you know the rest .

Thanks to Tony Filipone and his sons and also to Bill Shurla for their help getting news and pics to post .At this time i'm having a little trouble downloading the pics they sent but i'll figure it out .

barnca2010 · 06-12-2015, 08:22 PM

pics and sheets from NED www.facebook.com/wheelzupradio

Ken Miele · 06-12-2015, 08:38 PM

Jack sent me some photos, but I had to resize them, resolution is low.

Ken Miele · 06-12-2015, 08:47 PM

More....

Ken Miele · 06-12-2015, 08:56 PM

Last batch.

Jack Matyas · 06-13-2015, 08:35 AM

Good morning - Congrats go out to the #1 qualifiers - Gary Parker in his wild wheelstanding 74 Corvette G/SA @-1.036 under and Vic Santos in his sanitary Firebird GT/HA @ -.996 under and will have a bye first round.

The Smyth family will have their hands full this morning with their Portatree entrys as Allison has a heads-up (A/SA) with Tim Boudreau and brother Steve in his Drag Pak FS/D will give a big head start to Bill Pomponis' H/SA 69 Camaro .In S/S look for Arnie Martel Jr. v Mike Letellier in a battle of COPO Camaros.

Back later with pics..............

Dave Casey · 06-13-2015, 09:06 AM

I spent a few hours at the track Friday, needed to get a bellhousing recertified at Hyatts, and wanted to see some friends. I only watched the last session of SS as I didn't get there until 2

Saw some nice runs in that session. The runs by the Armstrong powered cars are always a joy to watch, and the modified car of Scott Gove is just so impressive. Vic Santos certainly made the move of the session, moving his Boucher's sponsored Firebird from the 2nd or 3rd spot to the #1 qualifying position and still staying below the one second under mark. I think the sheet puts him at something like -.996 under. Keep in mind that Vic has been racing for over 50 years .

There were many more good runs in that session also, I heard there were some bald spots in one lane, but I did not see any traction problems.

Cars in stock were being checked for fake batteries and the modified group in SS were checked after one of the time runs, I think they pulled valve covers and maybe p&g'd.

I heard that Woody Pagano had trailer trouble on the way to the event and did not make it.

Looks like Tim Boudreau and Ally Smyth are having a heads up battle 1st round, Tim had some trouble, and didn't qualify very well, but rumor has it they got things fixed and I hope they both let it rip.

The weather was in the lower to mid 80's yesterday, and it was cooling nicely in the evening, expect it to get faster as the event goes on.

Jack Matyas · 06-13-2015, 10:07 AM

First round of Stock finished - both Smyths survived - Ali wins her headsup on a holeshot and Steve gets a redlite gift .Many, many reds and the stick cars having a tough morning .John Shaul gets his Mopar close to the wall but gets it straightened out and wins.S/S coming up soon - they were just called .

modelman1960 · 06-13-2015, 10:47 AM

Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Team Portatree. Great runs for both of you.
Bring home a Wally.
Walt

oldskool · 06-13-2015, 07:07 PM

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...er=30#indextop

"Victor Santos' MOV: 0.0001 seconds (less than an inch). Bob Bruneau's package: 0.018. Victor Santos' package: 0.018."

It's the Pontiac by a whisker !

06-12-2015, 08:22 PM	#2
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06-12-2015, 08:38 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,581 Likes: 360 Liked 13,350 Times in 1,249 Posts	Re: "Almost" Live from New England Dragway Jack sent me some photos, but I had to resize them, resolution is low. Attached Thumbnails

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06-13-2015, 08:35 AM	#6
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 340 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	Re: "Almost" Live from New England Dragway Good morning - Congrats go out to the #1 qualifiers - Gary Parker in his wild wheelstanding 74 Corvette G/SA @-1.036 under and Vic Santos in his sanitary Firebird GT/HA @ -.996 under and will have a bye first round. The Smyth family will have their hands full this morning with their Portatree entrys as Allison has a heads-up (A/SA) with Tim Boudreau and brother Steve in his Drag Pak FS/D will give a big head start to Bill Pomponis' H/SA 69 Camaro .In S/S look for Arnie Martel Jr. v Mike Letellier in a battle of COPO Camaros. Back later with pics.............. __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

06-12-2015, 05:43 PM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 340 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	"Almost" Live from New England Dragway OK - So I'm not over it and I'm very jealous of those racers who are able to be at New England Dragway for the Nationals this weekend .But i've had several calls today from racers who are there and can share things with the rest of you out there that are stuck at home for whatever reason . First thing - it 's good i'm not there .Why you ask ? Its not raining at the track but its all around the area and .............well you know the rest . Thanks to Tony Filipone and his sons and also to Bill Shurla for their help getting news and pics to post .At this time i'm having a little trouble downloading the pics they sent but i'll figure it out . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 06-12-2015 at 05:56 PM.

06-13-2015, 09:06 AM	#7
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,155 Likes: 203 Liked 614 Times in 131 Posts	Re: "Almost" Live from New England Dragway I spent a few hours at the track Friday, needed to get a bellhousing recertified at Hyatts, and wanted to see some friends. I only watched the last session of SS as I didn't get there until 2 Saw some nice runs in that session. The runs by the Armstrong powered cars are always a joy to watch, and the modified car of Scott Gove is just so impressive. Vic Santos certainly made the move of the session, moving his Boucher's sponsored Firebird from the 2nd or 3rd spot to the #1 qualifying position and still staying below the one second under mark. I think the sheet puts him at something like -.996 under. Keep in mind that Vic has been racing for over 50 years . There were many more good runs in that session also, I heard there were some bald spots in one lane, but I did not see any traction problems. Cars in stock were being checked for fake batteries and the modified group in SS were checked after one of the time runs, I think they pulled valve covers and maybe p&g'd. I heard that Woody Pagano had trailer trouble on the way to the event and did not make it. Looks like Tim Boudreau and Ally Smyth are having a heads up battle 1st round, Tim had some trouble, and didn't qualify very well, but rumor has it they got things fixed and I hope they both let it rip. The weather was in the lower to mid 80's yesterday, and it was cooling nicely in the evening, expect it to get faster as the event goes on. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

06-13-2015, 10:07 AM	#8
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 340 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	Re: "Almost" Live from New England Dragway First round of Stock finished - both Smyths survived - Ali wins her headsup on a holeshot and Steve gets a redlite gift .Many, many reds and the stick cars having a tough morning .John Shaul gets his Mopar close to the wall but gets it straightened out and wins.S/S coming up soon - they were just called . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

06-13-2015, 10:47 AM	#9
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: "Almost" Live from New England Dragway Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Team Portatree. Great runs for both of you. Bring home a Wally. Walt

06-13-2015, 07:07 PM	#10
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 750 Times in 361 Posts	Re: "Almost" Live from New England Dragway http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...er=30#indextop "Victor Santos' MOV: 0.0001 seconds (less than an inch). Bob Bruneau's package: 0.018. Victor Santos' package: 0.018." It's the Pontiac by a whisker !