"Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! - Page 12

S/G 386N · 08-29-2012, 10:55 PM

So I was a little late getting there today, and had to leave after 1st round qualifying to head back to work. Using the last of my vacation time for my sisters wedding in VA next month. So no full days of sportsman guys. This is the first time in at least 10 years that myself or my dad wasn't racing at US Nationals. Just sold our Don Davis C5 this spring. Been a s/g or s/c racer for a long time, but the new COPOs caught my eye for the next car I buy. I was going to get into Top Sportsman, but I'm diggin these more. I got video of the last 2 COPOs in STK and both in S/S, then had to go back to work. Should make it out there tomorrow for 2nd round of qualifying and the showdown. Here's what I got, all in HD.

rocknrolla · 08-29-2012, 11:00 PM

A few photos from today...

The Randy Hopkins Compound dead center in the Cobra Jet Snake Pit

ATI COPO Camaro engine shot in the staging lanes

Ray Paquet 's 1964 SS/B Fairlane in the staging lanes

Randy Hopkins and Brett Candies in the staging lanes before second round of qualifying

Crowd gathers outside the Tasca Motorcraft Hospitality Trailer prior to the Ford Racing racer appreciation dinner.

Bob Tasca III and Jesse Kershaw welcome the racers to the Ford Racing racer appreciation dinner.

Some dude from Parma, Michigan with a "Joe Cool" Snoopy Shirt and a cool mini-bike at the Ford Racing racer appreciation dinner.

Ken Miele · 08-29-2012, 11:17 PM

Some random photos in the lanes with Super Stock.

Ken Miele · 08-29-2012, 11:34 PM

Here are some geat action shots from John DiBartolomeo DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine. www.dragracingaction.com

Ken Miele · 08-30-2012, 07:28 AM

Good morning everyone, its another beautiful day at Indy. Right now its 60 and clear, but by the time we run stock class starting at 8:30 it should be in the mid to low seventies.

A few more actions shots along with some Super Stock in the staging lanes.

Dick Butler · 08-30-2012, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the great "shots" Ken.

henrys57wagon · 08-30-2012, 09:23 AM

Thanks for all the updates and pic's. Henry

SuperCarFan · 08-30-2012, 09:23 AM

Good luck to all the racers, and for those of us fans / little guys that love to watch, we appreciate threads like this with all the good pics / videos. Thanks.

Clint · 08-30-2012, 09:29 AM

Does anyone know what combo the 2009 Challenger's are running in A/SA? Looking at the guides on NHRA.com it looks like the 2010 345 305/421 can drop down to A/SA but I must be missing something for the '09 stock automatics.

Mile High · 08-30-2012, 09:37 AM

Thank you to everyone posting pictures, videos, reports and insights on the activities there. Someday I will get to see it for myself. Much appreciated.

Jeff

08-29-2012, 10:55 PM	#111
S/G 386N Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 103 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! So I was a little late getting there today, and had to leave after 1st round qualifying to head back to work. Using the last of my vacation time for my sisters wedding in VA next month. So no full days of sportsman guys. This is the first time in at least 10 years that myself or my dad wasn't racing at US Nationals. Just sold our Don Davis C5 this spring. Been a s/g or s/c racer for a long time, but the new COPOs caught my eye for the next car I buy. I was going to get into Top Sportsman, but I'm diggin these more. I got video of the last 2 COPOs in STK and both in S/S, then had to go back to work. Should make it out there tomorrow for 2nd round of qualifying and the showdown. Here's what I got, all in HD. __________________ JJ Nance '06 Don Davis C5 Corvette Last edited by S/G 386N; 08-29-2012 at 11:07 PM.

08-29-2012, 11:00 PM	#112
rocknrolla Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 231 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! A few photos from today... The Randy Hopkins Compound dead center in the Cobra Jet Snake Pit ATI COPO Camaro engine shot in the staging lanes Ray Paquet 's 1964 SS/B Fairlane in the staging lanes Randy Hopkins and Brett Candies in the staging lanes before second round of qualifying Crowd gathers outside the Tasca Motorcraft Hospitality Trailer prior to the Ford Racing racer appreciation dinner. Bob Tasca III and Jesse Kershaw welcome the racers to the Ford Racing racer appreciation dinner. Some dude from Parma, Michigan with a "Joe Cool" Snoopy Shirt and a cool mini-bike at the Ford Racing racer appreciation dinner. Last edited by rocknrolla; 08-29-2012 at 11:09 PM.

08-29-2012, 11:17 PM	#113
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! Some random photos in the lanes with Super Stock. Attached Thumbnails

08-29-2012, 11:34 PM	#114
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! Here are some geat action shots from John DiBartolomeo DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine. www.dragracingaction.com Attached Thumbnails

08-30-2012, 07:28 AM	#115
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! Good morning everyone, its another beautiful day at Indy. Right now its 60 and clear, but by the time we run stock class starting at 8:30 it should be in the mid to low seventies. A few more actions shots along with some Super Stock in the staging lanes. Attached Thumbnails

08-30-2012, 09:03 AM	#116
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,197 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! Thanks for the great "shots" Ken.

08-30-2012, 09:23 AM	#117
henrys57wagon Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carleton Place, On. Canada Posts: 107 Likes: 5 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! Thanks for all the updates and pic's. Henry __________________ old 1608 stock racer

08-30-2012, 09:23 AM	#118
SuperCarFan Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 101 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! Good luck to all the racers, and for those of us fans / little guys that love to watch, we appreciate threads like this with all the good pics / videos. Thanks.

08-30-2012, 09:29 AM	#119
Clint Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wood Dale , IL Posts: 50 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! Does anyone know what combo the 2009 Challenger's are running in A/SA? Looking at the guides on NHRA.com it looks like the 2010 345 305/421 can drop down to A/SA but I must be missing something for the '09 stock automatics.

08-30-2012, 09:37 AM	#120
Mile High Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: My RV Posts: 218 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the 2012 US Nationals in Indy! Thank you to everyone posting pictures, videos, reports and insights on the activities there. Someday I will get to see it for myself. Much appreciated. Jeff __________________ Street legal 64 Falcon Sprint with 410W living in Texas. Stock - Super Stock fan