"Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National - Page 2

Eric Merryfield · 04-13-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Eric, its just something I witness in the pits. As far as I am concerned, Michael is one of the nicest racers you will ever meet.

Here is a shot of Dempsy's car. Also Dave Thomas's V10 DP, this car is beautiful. I am sure I will have a nice view of his tail lights if we run in class. I couldn't run with him if had 2 428's in my car.

In car camera's for tomorrow. Michael Iacono, Chuck Veach and Jim Boburka.

Thanks Ken, thats great, like Dempsy's car, nice looking, it will be nice to see Michael in the car.

Good luck in the elims...

Eric

MYRONARL1119 · 04-13-2011, 08:19 PM

Ken, I show that Mr. Lynch is also entered in C/SA with the "New Hemi Racing" DP in C/SA. Any sighting of the Ohio gang there yet? Myron Stutes

Michael Beard · 04-13-2011, 09:00 PM

Yep, I saw the MegaManiac. Looks good.

Doing a complete drain and re-fill of the fuel just to make 100% positive the switchover from Sunoco Purple back to Sunoco Blue the other week was a clean one. This fuel tank is a little tricky, so I incline the car *and* jack up the left rear to make sure as much fuel as possible gets to the pickup. Drain, pour in a smidge, drain again, then fill.

I found out that the main entrance was the one you needed to go into to get to more interior gates, after passing several blocked off entrances trying to find the sportsman gate. It's all pretty easy once you know the lay of the land, but having never been there, I could've used a little guidance. Rookie all over again!

On the road from the sportsman gate heading back out toward the main entrance, looking down over the pit and back half of the track.

Hey Ken, I'll do a helmet cam one day if you want, and you think those things have enough memory on them to record one of my runs! LOL

davidhuff · 04-13-2011, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the great pictures and Good Luck to all you guys!

Rick Unterseh · 04-13-2011, 09:31 PM

Awesome pics, can't wait for the incar videos.. Thanks for reporting, us guys out here in the west don't always get to see the cars on the east coast.

Rick

Chad Rhodes · 04-13-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

Between Michael and Dempsey? I have never had the pleasure of meeting Dempsey, but I can't argue with his fine taste in cars.......

Shoot us some photos for all of us stuck at work, and attending weddings this weekend.

Thanks Ken

Eric

speaking of Dempsey's rides, you should have seen his Ford GT AND Nissan GTR he had at belle rose

Larry Hill · 04-13-2011, 10:12 PM

Ken I can't believe that tech would check Bill "POP UP" Hawk for a non factory item on his car !!! That's just not like a Shelby racer.

Good Luck to all. We will be watching.

Michael Beard · 04-13-2011, 11:05 PM

San Antonio race coverage is finally done. Crash for a bit, then see y'all in the mornin'.....

Mike Brogniez · 04-14-2011, 07:20 AM

Great to have Ken and other contributors sharing their 4-Wide experience.
Enjoy the race and stay well

.
MB

Ken Miele · 04-14-2011, 08:07 AM

Good morning everyone, for those of you weather nuts out there, here are the numbers as of this morning. Rigs are still rolling in, pits are looking more like a national event.

Bright sunshine and very little wind.
Temp 48
Humid 73%
Bar 29.41
DA 330 feet

The weather looks a little better than last year. It will probably around 1000 feet when we run our first qualifying around 9:30 this morning.

Be back later.....

04-13-2011, 08:19 PM	#12
MYRONARL1119 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: COLUMBUS,OHIO Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Ken, I show that Mr. Lynch is also entered in C/SA with the "New Hemi Racing" DP in C/SA. Any sighting of the Ohio gang there yet? Myron Stutes

04-13-2011, 09:00 PM	#13
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Yep, I saw the MegaManiac. Looks good. Doing a complete drain and re-fill of the fuel just to make 100% positive the switchover from Sunoco Purple back to Sunoco Blue the other week was a clean one. This fuel tank is a little tricky, so I incline the car and jack up the left rear to make sure as much fuel as possible gets to the pickup. Drain, pour in a smidge, drain again, then fill. I found out that the main entrance was the one you needed to go into to get to more interior gates, after passing several blocked off entrances trying to find the sportsman gate. It's all pretty easy once you know the lay of the land, but having never been there, I could've used a little guidance. Rookie all over again! On the road from the sportsman gate heading back out toward the main entrance, looking down over the pit and back half of the track. Hey Ken, I'll do a helmet cam one day if you want, and you think those things have enough memory on them to record one of my runs! LOL __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 04-13-2011 at 09:40 PM. Reason: added pics

04-13-2011, 09:10 PM	#14
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Thanks for the great pictures and Good Luck to all you guys!

04-13-2011, 09:31 PM	#15
Rick Unterseh Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 133 Likes: 3 Liked 31 Times in 7 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Awesome pics, can't wait for the incar videos.. Thanks for reporting, us guys out here in the west don't always get to see the cars on the east coast. Rick

04-13-2011, 10:12 PM	#17
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,276 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,449 Times in 1,954 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Ken I can't believe that tech would check Bill "POP UP" Hawk for a non factory item on his car !!! That's just not like a Shelby racer. Good Luck to all. We will be watching. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

04-13-2011, 11:05 PM	#18
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National San Antonio race coverage is finally done. Crash for a bit, then see y'all in the mornin'..... __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-14-2011, 07:20 AM	#19
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Great to have Ken and other contributors sharing their 4-Wide experience. Enjoy the race and stay well. MB

04-14-2011, 08:07 AM	#20
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,555 Likes: 345 Liked 13,006 Times in 1,223 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Good morning everyone, for those of you weather nuts out there, here are the numbers as of this morning. Rigs are still rolling in, pits are looking more like a national event. Bright sunshine and very little wind. Temp 48 Humid 73% Bar 29.41 DA 330 feet The weather looks a little better than last year. It will probably around 1000 feet when we run our first qualifying around 9:30 this morning. Be back later..... Attached Thumbnails