Live from the NHRA Gatornationals

Ken Miele · 03-08-2010, 10:11 AM

Its Monday and we are inline, there are about 100 rigs here. We got here yesterday and afternoon and are halfway back from the front of the line.

The weather is great, sunny and about 60 right now, going up to 73. The weather looks good for the most part with a slight chance of rain on Wednesday and Saturday according to the local weather.

I have been inside the track and all looks to be in order, the facility looks great. I guess the weather has been good down here except for the cold. The sportsman parking looks good, dry, solid and groomed.

We are supposed to be parked tomorrow morning. Last year they parked us with no issues, lets hope for the same.

Wade Mahaffey · 03-08-2010, 11:29 AM

Ken, now I know why your always looking at the good side of NHRA and racing. Your living the good life with one sweet ride. Not many folks can even race the national event style (cost, leave from work, family obligations, etc). And then there's you and the other gifted ones THERE ON MONDAY ! LOL

I say to you all.....play hard, and go for the WIN.....good luck, be safe, and enjoy yourself !

PS send more pictures......................................Can' t believe I beat Drooze to this thread!

Wade Mahaffey

Harry 6674 · 03-08-2010, 03:10 PM

Any racing costs money. I will say I have less money than some and more than some but if racing at a national event would hurt me that much I would find a hobby I could afford. Actually I'm afraid my wife would see to it. There are plenty of other things to do.

butch8908 · 03-08-2010, 08:08 PM

Ken,

Thinking about coming for Thur and Friday but internet weather has scattered t showers both days. Why does gainesville weather have it different?

Ken Miele · 03-08-2010, 09:30 PM

The local weather now says a slight chance of a thunder shower on Thursday and Friday, not sure what to tell you. Florida weather can be unpredictable.

Wade, I'm grateful for what I have and never take it for granted. I enjoy what I have now because I may not have it tomorrow. I agree with Harry, I have more then some but less then others. I don't look at the people that have more, I look at the people that have less and I'm humbled. I wish everyone that races with NHRA could enjoy it like I do, but I understand why they may not. No matter what you do you need to find a little happiness in it. When its all said done and we are dead, what the hell did it all mean if we could not find a little happiness along the way.

Robert Pare Racing · 03-08-2010, 09:33 PM

Ken, all that peace love and happiness stuff might provoke a visit from the pee test folks...

:0..Let it EAT.

Don Kennedy · 03-08-2010, 09:54 PM

Ken said :"

I'm grateful for what I have and never take it for granted. I enjoy what I have now because I may not have it tomorrow. I agree with Harry, I have more then some but less then others. I don't look at the people that have more, I look at the people that have less and I'm humbled. I wish everyone that races with NHRA could enjoy it like I do, but I understand why they may not. No matter what you do you need to find a little happiness in it. When its all said done and we are dead, what the hell did it all mean if we could not find a little happiness along the way."

Ken : You are so right about what you said>

Joe Martens · 03-09-2010, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

The local weather now says a slight chance of a thunder shower on Thursday and Friday, not sure what to tell you. Florida weather can be unpredictable.

Wade, I'm grateful for what I have and never take it for granted. I enjoy what I have now because I may not have it tomorrow. I agree with Harry, I have more then some but less then others. I don't look at the people that have more, I look at the people that have less and I'm humbled. I wish everyone that races with NHRA could enjoy it like I do, but I understand why they may not. No matter what you do you need to find a little happiness in it. When its all said done and we are dead, what the hell did it all mean if we could not find a little happiness along the way.

Amen to that, Ken. Good to hear something positive for a change. To quote my big brother, "You only live once, and, you can't take it with you"!!!
BTW, thanks for the reports!

Larry Hill · 03-09-2010, 08:43 AM

Ken thanks for the reports. You know that you need to win the race so you can show Bill and Dale how great the new event trophy looks compared to the old dusty ones that they have. Good Luck.

TOM KASCH · 03-09-2010, 09:07 AM

Guy's you never know how much you'll miss it till you stop.
So take it all in & make friends.
Race to win & best of luck.
Tom

03-08-2010, 10:11 AM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,556 Likes: 348 Liked 13,011 Times in 1,224 Posts	Live from the NHRA Gatornationals Its Monday and we are inline, there are about 100 rigs here. We got here yesterday and afternoon and are halfway back from the front of the line. The weather is great, sunny and about 60 right now, going up to 73. The weather looks good for the most part with a slight chance of rain on Wednesday and Saturday according to the local weather. I have been inside the track and all looks to be in order, the facility looks great. I guess the weather has been good down here except for the cold. The sportsman parking looks good, dry, solid and groomed. We are supposed to be parked tomorrow morning. Last year they parked us with no issues, lets hope for the same. Attached Thumbnails

03-08-2010, 11:29 AM	#2
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals Ken, now I know why your always looking at the good side of NHRA and racing. Your living the good life with one sweet ride. Not many folks can even race the national event style (cost, leave from work, family obligations, etc). And then there's you and the other gifted ones THERE ON MONDAY ! LOL I say to you all.....play hard, and go for the WIN.....good luck, be safe, and enjoy yourself ! PS send more pictures......................................Can' t believe I beat Drooze to this thread! Wade Mahaffey Last edited by Wade Mahaffey; 03-08-2010 at 11:34 AM.

03-08-2010, 03:10 PM	#3
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals Any racing costs money. I will say I have less money than some and more than some but if racing at a national event would hurt me that much I would find a hobby I could afford. Actually I'm afraid my wife would see to it. There are plenty of other things to do.

03-08-2010, 08:08 PM	#4
butch8908 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 755 Likes: 13 Liked 542 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals Ken, Thinking about coming for Thur and Friday but internet weather has scattered t showers both days. Why does gainesville weather have it different?

03-08-2010, 09:30 PM	#5
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,556 Likes: 348 Liked 13,011 Times in 1,224 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals The local weather now says a slight chance of a thunder shower on Thursday and Friday, not sure what to tell you. Florida weather can be unpredictable. Wade, I'm grateful for what I have and never take it for granted. I enjoy what I have now because I may not have it tomorrow. I agree with Harry, I have more then some but less then others. I don't look at the people that have more, I look at the people that have less and I'm humbled. I wish everyone that races with NHRA could enjoy it like I do, but I understand why they may not. No matter what you do you need to find a little happiness in it. When its all said done and we are dead, what the hell did it all mean if we could not find a little happiness along the way.

03-08-2010, 09:33 PM	#6
Robert Pare Racing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mother Earth Posts: 265 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals Ken, all that peace love and happiness stuff might provoke a visit from the pee test folks... :0..Let it EAT. __________________ Rapare-Racing.com

03-08-2010, 09:54 PM	#7
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,548 Likes: 3,454 Liked 803 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals Ken said :" I'm grateful for what I have and never take it for granted. I enjoy what I have now because I may not have it tomorrow. I agree with Harry, I have more then some but less then others. I don't look at the people that have more, I look at the people that have less and I'm humbled. I wish everyone that races with NHRA could enjoy it like I do, but I understand why they may not. No matter what you do you need to find a little happiness in it. When its all said done and we are dead, what the hell did it all mean if we could not find a little happiness along the way." Ken : You are so right about what you said> __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

03-09-2010, 08:43 AM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals Ken thanks for the reports. You know that you need to win the race so you can show Bill and Dale how great the new event trophy looks compared to the old dusty ones that they have. Good Luck. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-09-2010, 09:07 AM	#10
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: Live from the NHRA Gatornationals Guy's you never know how much you'll miss it till you stop. So take it all in & make friends. Race to win & best of luck. Tom