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09-25-2011, 04:33 PM | #1 |
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Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals
Good afternoon gang - Normally I wouldn't start this thread for another day or two but since things aren't normal coming into this race ..........well, most of you that are entered have received notice that pit staging has been moved - its now next to the VF Outlet mall .Just so you know - there is plenty of security in this lot - and plenty of room .And this is not second hand info - I'm number 12 in line and checked things out myself .
Next we'll talk about the track -as usual there are plenty of rumors going around- most have no basis what-so-ever.After parking this morning I went to the track to see for myself - I met with Lex Dudas ( Vice-President and General Manager of Maple Grove ) and toured the facility with him .I must say the place never looked better ( and I've been going to MG since the early seventies) - that said - why the move to the parking lot - no - and I repeat - no standing water anywhere .But the ground is soft - much too soft to drive motorhomes and heavy trailers on - but the Sun has been out most of today and that will help bigtime . This reporter thinks it is a very prudent move by the NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway parking us elsewhere while things dry out a little . If you're entered load-up and come on over ............And I'll keep everyone informed weather wise - things at this time look terrific from Wednesday on .
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09-25-2011, 04:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals
Isn't the race the weekend of the 15th of OCT.
Did it get moved up? Why are people parking this early? |
09-25-2011, 04:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals
My mistake I was thinking of the "OTHER" race.
I don't concern myself with national events anymore! |
09-25-2011, 06:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals
Almost forgot - for those of you coming thru RT 222 the Hess station near Kutztown , PA has diesel fuel @ $3.83 cash or credit .Fill 'er up .........
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09-25-2011, 06:12 PM | #5 |
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Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals
It dropped to $3.75 by the time we came back from parking!
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09-25-2011, 06:17 PM | #6 |
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09-25-2011, 06:17 PM | #7 |
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Really nice of the Amish folks to drop their price and put out the welcome wagon for us .......
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Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals
Jack
I know I speak for many racers who appriciate your "extra" effort this time out to keep us informed & thus preventing the rumor mill from driving our decision making.
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Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals
Quote:
Diesel is 15 to 20 cents cheaper and they pump it !
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Re: Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals
$3.58 here in Newark, Ohio. Is Uncle Buck going to be in the house? See you Wednesday!
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