Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals - Page 4

HR9121 · 10-12-2018, 11:59 PM

Hard to believe these were all made from pumpkins.

Well that's all I have for tonight, Stock is first out in the morning at 8 for first round and I'll have more tomorrow.

HR9121 · 10-13-2018, 08:16 AM

Good morning, we are up and running. The air is much the same as yesterday and I have seen none of the traction issues that have plagued the first few pairs in recent years. That being said it seems no one wants to be in a hurry to get down the track as usual.

HR9121 · 10-13-2018, 09:38 AM

Well I'm done after 1st round, I mysteriously picked up over a tenth and so did the guy I was racing. I don't know maybe just a coincidence..... I may stick around for a while and try to get some pictures to post.
I got to say thank you again for all the donations and contributions. I will find some good people in need and I can guarantee they will be grateful. Thank you thank you!!

HR9121 · 10-13-2018, 04:59 PM

The estimated time for Stock to run round 2 is 5:40.

HR9121 · 10-13-2018, 09:55 PM

Well sorry guys I didn't take anymore photos, we just sat back towards the finish line and enjoyed some good racing. I must say it was nice to sit back and watch, I guess it's getting late in the season and I must be getting tired.
One thing that was a bit odd about this event was that they ran all the classes down to just the finals left. I'm not sure why or if this is a sign of things to come or what. Me personally if they are going to do that I would just assume finish it instead of sitting around for 18 hours waiting for one round. Oh well I guess we'll see if this is something new or if it was just this race.
I will be back Thursday evening with a Live from Rockingham and also hopefully get some pictures for the other thread of the donations we collected this weekend. My wife plans to those organized and start distributing those this week. Thanks again to all the racers for the support!!

Pistol Pete · 10-13-2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

Well sorry guys I didn't take anymore photos, we just sat back towards the finish line and enjoyed some good racing. I must say it was nice to sit back and watch, I guess it's getting late in the season and I must be getting tired.
One thing that was a bit odd about this event was that they ran all the classes down to just the finals left. I'm not sure why or if this is a sign of things to come or what. Me personally if they are going to do that I would just assume finish it instead of sitting around for 18 hours waiting for one round. Oh well I guess we'll see if this is something new or if it was just this race.
I will be back Thursday evening with a Live from Rockingham and also hopefully get some pictures for the other thread of the donations we collected this weekend. My wife plans to those organized and start distributing those this week. Thanks again to all the racers for the support!!

James
They got everything down to a Final probably cause they don't start until Noon on Sunday.

Randy Parker · 10-14-2018, 07:21 AM

My first time at Charlotte, not fond of cars coming from both sides, My weekend started of lovely, nothing like finding out you got a 4 horsepower surprise ! Oh well see y'all at the Rock.

jmcarter · 10-14-2018, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Parker

My first time at Charlotte, not fond of cars coming from both sides, My weekend started of lovely, nothing like finding out you got a 4 horsepower surprise ! Oh well see y'all at the Rock.

Surprise? Need to keep up with averages NHRA releases regularly and mid-season HP adjustments (where the 4 HP hit was announced). Welcome back to Stock!

Randy Parker · 10-14-2018, 07:41 AM

Jim I'm glad you like this new improved STOCK racing . I don't,!

HR9121 · 10-14-2018, 09:04 AM

I don't know know Pete, it's always been that way here but this is the first time they ever ran us down to just the Finals left.

10-12-2018, 11:59 PM	#31
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,352 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals Hard to believe these were all made from pumpkins. Well that's all I have for tonight, Stock is first out in the morning at 8 for first round and I'll have more tomorrow. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

10-13-2018, 08:16 AM	#32
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,352 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals Good morning, we are up and running. The air is much the same as yesterday and I have seen none of the traction issues that have plagued the first few pairs in recent years. That being said it seems no one wants to be in a hurry to get down the track as usual. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

10-13-2018, 09:38 AM	#33
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,352 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals Well I'm done after 1st round, I mysteriously picked up over a tenth and so did the guy I was racing. I don't know maybe just a coincidence..... I may stick around for a while and try to get some pictures to post. I got to say thank you again for all the donations and contributions. I will find some good people in need and I can guarantee they will be grateful. Thank you thank you!! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

10-13-2018, 04:59 PM	#34
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,352 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals The estimated time for Stock to run round 2 is 5:40. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

10-13-2018, 09:55 PM	#35
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,352 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals Well sorry guys I didn't take anymore photos, we just sat back towards the finish line and enjoyed some good racing. I must say it was nice to sit back and watch, I guess it's getting late in the season and I must be getting tired. One thing that was a bit odd about this event was that they ran all the classes down to just the finals left. I'm not sure why or if this is a sign of things to come or what. Me personally if they are going to do that I would just assume finish it instead of sitting around for 18 hours waiting for one round. Oh well I guess we'll see if this is something new or if it was just this race. I will be back Thursday evening with a Live from Rockingham and also hopefully get some pictures for the other thread of the donations we collected this weekend. My wife plans to those organized and start distributing those this week. Thanks again to all the racers for the support!! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

10-14-2018, 07:21 AM	#37
Randy Parker Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals My first time at Charlotte, not fond of cars coming from both sides, My weekend started of lovely, nothing like finding out you got a 4 horsepower surprise ! Oh well see y'all at the Rock.

10-14-2018, 07:41 AM	#39
Randy Parker Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals Jim I'm glad you like this new improved STOCK racing . I don't,!

10-14-2018, 09:04 AM	#40
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,352 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: Live from Charlotte- Carolina Nationals I don't know know Pete, it's always been that way here but this is the first time they ever ran us down to just the Finals left. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA