Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Good morning all, we are still here. I hope to get some more top end shots along with some winner circle photos. Looks to be another nice weather day, but it will be warmer. Maple Grove weather at the national events tend to be on the rainy side, but this week has been good.

Be back later...

Kenny,
Does NHRA not allow the in car cameras anymore? Those were/are always great to view. My non racer friends are always amazed what goes on inside.
Thanks to everyone that posts from all the various events.

[joe176]

Originally Posted by Roy Kinslow

Surprisingly, there were only 57 cars in SS, I know it was full at one point but maybe it pays to check back if one really wants in. I got there Thursday and seeing the condition of the pits from the rain and the type of spots that were left I thought it was good that there weren't more entries. I was entered last year so they had my money already so we went. Thankfully got in and out without getting stuck. I was out first rd , this was the first national event I was a participant and probably my only. Just too much expense and time commitment for me with the low purse. Don't get me wrong I would love to win one and have even more respect for those that have. I like the div1 races and the smaller races. Glad I don't have to worry about grade points anymore.

I get where you’re coming from Roy .. when I started class racing you could enter at will .. then a limit was put in play so I played the game of babysitting the Nhra website waiting for a spot or cutting a deal with someone pulling out of a National event … so now the car counts get lowered a few more times since then … and it gets even harder to get in … I’m a paying customer/member like you and when the company we are paying really good money too makes you feel like they really don’t care if you’re there or not ( filler for the pros) then I’ll spend my money somewhere else … it’s supposed to be convenient to the consumer when you spend your income on anything … NHRA makes it inconvenient
Ps … rain or no rain that place was always packed for a National event with class elims

[Larry Hill]

Joe wins Stock and only adds 43 points to his total, now at 601. With a little luck he could top 700, now that would be "Way Cool"!

[Mark Yacavone]

Over 600 in both categories pu t s Joe junior in the driver's seat for sure. Congrats to Joe senior and Saint Anthony too :-)

[Ken Miele]

Originally Posted by Bobby DiDomenico

Kenny,
Does NHRA not allow the in car cameras anymore? Those were/are always great to view. My non racer friends are always amazed what goes on inside.
Thanks to everyone that posts from all the various events.

They do and they don't, not the best answer, but you know NHRA.

Ok guys here are shots from the semi's to the finals, not the best camera work but at least we got something.

Semi's, Sorry Shane I screwed up the shot of you and Jonathan, the photo was a mess.

[Ken Miele]

Final rounds and the winner circle...

[Bobby Fazio]

My Proudest moment. NHRA posting our final rounds on YouTube. Show them that we have an audience.

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

My Proudest moment. NHRA posting our final rounds on YouTube. Show them that we have an audience.

Great interview! Congrats on the win!

[Mark Yacavone]