Live from the NHRA Summernationals @Raceway Park-Englishtown - Page 5

GUMP · 06-05-2015, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris1529

Another perk brought to you by the racer friendly guys from Glendora.

I would think that going down the track without signing the waiver is a big deal to the NHRA (and their insurance carrier). Any idea how a trooper would react to you going down the highway without insurance?

Isaac Zane · 06-05-2015, 08:15 AM

How about, just toss out the Thursday runs and see you for class Friday morning for the DQ guy???

BTW, if you happen to see Jim Zane walking around today, wish him a happy 70th birthday!!!

GUMP · 06-05-2015, 09:02 AM

I think the NHRA should have a "New Guy" service. I know that it was very confusing for me at my first National. But, I am also the guy that forgets to stop at the scales sometimes......

Jack Matyas · 06-05-2015, 09:23 AM

Good morning gang - Its day two with plenty of excitement in store for this morning .Although its overcast the conditions are pretty much the same as yesterday except the barometer is a tad lower so yes, fast conditions are going to be with us during Stock class eliminations for sure .

Seems we have two types of folks watching the events - those who like 'new' cars / Shootout cars and those who like vintage iron .It really doesn't matter which you like as both sides will have plenty to watch and enjoy .

Track dryers are doing their magic as I type to ensure a great racing surface as it was yesterday .We are to start in about an hour and there are already lines to get in .The slight rain / mist we had around 6am didn't seem to slow things up one bit .All that and later today the Sun is scheduled to reappear and warm things up.

Back after the last Stock quaifier .............

Jack Matyas · 06-05-2015, 09:32 AM

Holy cow Batman - from out of nowhere a huge downpour hit and this will set us back hours from the start .We didn't see this coming ............And since I took these pics the storm has picked up more steam .......not good - not good at all ! ! !

Chris1529 · 06-05-2015, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

I would think that going down the track without signing the waiver is a big deal to the NHRA (and their insurance carrier). Any idea how a trooper would react to you going down the highway without insurance?

you should do all of the paperwork at the time you pay.
I am surprised that we don't have to carry our own insurance anyway.

Rich67stang · 06-05-2015, 09:52 AM

Every time I think to give NHRA Nationals a chance, I read BS stories like this. What difference does it make if you did credentials before the end of Qualifying. I am sure I will read lame excuses why they screwed the racer "That is the rules". That's why I will stick with Divisionals until they poke the Bear...

Enjoy!

grncpe · 06-05-2015, 10:22 AM

I have a question, I am new this year also. I sent in my notorized signature paper to them, is there something else you need to do besides that for a national event? I thought you had to do that before you could even enter a national event. I have gotten 3 grade points this year so far, don't want to spin this thread off but it brings up something new since it happened there. Thanks!

GUMP · 06-05-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris1529

you should do all of the paperwork at the time you pay.

You still have to pass tech before and sign the waiver to get your credentials.

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I am surprised that we don't have to carry our own insurance anyway.

Waiver......

Randall Klein · 06-05-2015, 11:13 AM

Controlled insurance, i.e., another revenue stream

06-05-2015, 08:15 AM	#42
Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Jersey, nexta, NOTHING! Posts: 361 Likes: 380 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Summernationals @Raceway Park-English How about, just toss out the Thursday runs and see you for class Friday morning for the DQ guy??? BTW, if you happen to see Jim Zane walking around today, wish him a happy 70th birthday!!! __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43

06-05-2015, 09:02 AM	#43
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,680 Likes: 1,763 Liked 1,767 Times in 430 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Summernationals @Raceway Park-English I think the NHRA should have a "New Guy" service. I know that it was very confusing for me at my first National. But, I am also the guy that forgets to stop at the scales sometimes......

06-05-2015, 09:23 AM	#44
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,869 Likes: 353 Liked 1,774 Times in 357 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Summernationals @Raceway Park-English Good morning gang - Its day two with plenty of excitement in store for this morning .Although its overcast the conditions are pretty much the same as yesterday except the barometer is a tad lower so yes, fast conditions are going to be with us during Stock class eliminations for sure . Seems we have two types of folks watching the events - those who like 'new' cars / Shootout cars and those who like vintage iron .It really doesn't matter which you like as both sides will have plenty to watch and enjoy . Track dryers are doing their magic as I type to ensure a great racing surface as it was yesterday .We are to start in about an hour and there are already lines to get in .The slight rain / mist we had around 6am didn't seem to slow things up one bit .All that and later today the Sun is scheduled to reappear and warm things up. Back after the last Stock quaifier ............. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

06-05-2015, 09:32 AM	#45
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,869 Likes: 353 Liked 1,774 Times in 357 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Summernationals @Raceway Park-English Holy cow Batman - from out of nowhere a huge downpour hit and this will set us back hours from the start .We didn't see this coming ............And since I took these pics the storm has picked up more steam .......not good - not good at all ! ! ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

06-05-2015, 09:52 AM	#47
Rich67stang Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 308 Likes: 2 Liked 108 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Summernationals @Raceway Park-English Every time I think to give NHRA Nationals a chance, I read BS stories like this. What difference does it make if you did credentials before the end of Qualifying. I am sure I will read lame excuses why they screwed the racer "That is the rules". That's why I will stick with Divisionals until they poke the Bear... Enjoy! __________________ Richard Preiser 1613 FGT/I 1510 C/SA 161 F/DA

06-05-2015, 10:22 AM	#48
grncpe Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Md. Posts: 106 Likes: 11 Liked 45 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Summernationals @Raceway Park-English I have a question, I am new this year also. I sent in my notorized signature paper to them, is there something else you need to do besides that for a national event? I thought you had to do that before you could even enter a national event. I have gotten 3 grade points this year so far, don't want to spin this thread off but it brings up something new since it happened there. Thanks! __________________ Tommy Baker SS/GA # 172 E/SA # 1272

06-05-2015, 11:13 AM	#50
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 318 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Summernationals @Raceway Park-English Controlled insurance, i.e., another revenue stream