"Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 - Page 4

Ken Miele · 08-26-2019, 05:42 PM

Well it looks like the rain has finally stopped. I took a ride inside and it does not look to bad. The last rig I saw come in was number 332, they are now stacking in the pro side staging lanes as some of the stacking area is a little soft.

Water build up is in the normal spots, but I think if the rain stays away we should be okay to park tomorrow.

Ken Miele · 08-26-2019, 07:00 PM

Just got word that start time for parking has been moved from 8am to 10am. tomorrow.

Nick Heath · 08-26-2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Just got word that start time for parking has been moved from 8am to 10am. tomorrow.

Added note from NHRA Racer:

Chevrolet Performance US Nationals Sportsman Parking Notice
To all Chevrolet Performance US Nationals Sportsman Participants

Due to the weather that the area has experienced since Sunday night and forecast for early Tuesday morning. We are going to move the parking back from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Respective, we will adjust our parking close time and racer registration time. The Start time for Wednesday morning will also be evaluated.

Please monitor NHRAracer.com for updates. Thank you for your understanding.

Ed Carpenter · 08-26-2019, 08:05 PM

Good luck everyone! I just purchased the Indy package so I’ll be watching all day lol

Dyno · 08-27-2019, 05:27 AM

5:30 am and it is starting to rain again.

Rod Greene · 08-27-2019, 09:03 AM

Rained hard until about 7:30. Pretty wet in the grass. The skies don't look promising.

Ken Miele · 08-27-2019, 09:48 AM

Good morning all, the rain has stopped and the forecast is for clearing although it is still cloudy. 10 am we are supposed to start moving but no sign of NHRA officials. I did talk to one of the local track workers and he said the pits are in okay shape, with just the usual spots that are soft.

Once I get settle I will get some photos of race cars, but it looks like it will be a long day. I wish NHRA would go back to parking on monday, I can't see how all the rigs that are here get parked today unless the parking crew works all night.

Dan Fletcher · 08-27-2019, 10:09 AM

What, you dont think it's a good idea to try to park over 600 sportsman cars in one day? I mean no one has to actually work on their car, ser up their camp, or God forbid get tires. I mean all you need to do is physically get in the place by midnight, they dont start time runs a till 8am...

Andys dad · 08-27-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

What, you dont think it's a good idea to try to park over 600 sportsman cars in one day? I mean no one has to actually work on their car, ser up their camp, or God forbid get tires. I mean all you need to do is physically get in the place by midnight, they dont start time runs a till 8am...

Dan - don't sugar coat it - LOL

Ron

Ken Miele · 08-27-2019, 10:49 AM

I for one would be willing to donate $500 towards paying for the extra day. With hotel bills and paying for three parking crew, it can't be more than a $1000 for an extra day. Hell I will pay $1000, just so we don't have to deal with this every year.

Well I said my piece, back to racing. They starting moving at 10 sharp, and I did do have to say the parking crew is polite and accommodating, at least we have that.

The first photo is the first rig going in, I wonder what day he got here. No one has got stuck so far, hoping that its a good sign.

08-26-2019, 05:42 PM	#31
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,556 Likes: 348 Liked 13,013 Times in 1,224 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Well it looks like the rain has finally stopped. I took a ride inside and it does not look to bad. The last rig I saw come in was number 332, they are now stacking in the pro side staging lanes as some of the stacking area is a little soft. Water build up is in the normal spots, but I think if the rain stays away we should be okay to park tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails

08-26-2019, 07:00 PM	#32
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,556 Likes: 348 Liked 13,013 Times in 1,224 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Just got word that start time for parking has been moved from 8am to 10am. tomorrow.

08-26-2019, 08:05 PM	#34
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,698 Likes: 185 Liked 502 Times in 125 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Good luck everyone! I just purchased the Indy package so I’ll be watching all day lol __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

08-27-2019, 05:27 AM	#35
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 870 Likes: 918 Liked 605 Times in 177 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 5:30 am and it is starting to rain again.

08-27-2019, 09:03 AM	#36
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 514 Likes: 355 Liked 204 Times in 72 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Rained hard until about 7:30. Pretty wet in the grass. The skies don't look promising. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

08-27-2019, 09:48 AM	#37
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,556 Likes: 348 Liked 13,013 Times in 1,224 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Good morning all, the rain has stopped and the forecast is for clearing although it is still cloudy. 10 am we are supposed to start moving but no sign of NHRA officials. I did talk to one of the local track workers and he said the pits are in okay shape, with just the usual spots that are soft. Once I get settle I will get some photos of race cars, but it looks like it will be a long day. I wish NHRA would go back to parking on monday, I can't see how all the rigs that are here get parked today unless the parking crew works all night.

08-27-2019, 10:09 AM	#38
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 483 Likes: 108 Liked 963 Times in 61 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 What, you dont think it's a good idea to try to park over 600 sportsman cars in one day? I mean no one has to actually work on their car, ser up their camp, or God forbid get tires. I mean all you need to do is physically get in the place by midnight, they dont start time runs a till 8am... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

08-27-2019, 10:49 AM	#40
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,556 Likes: 348 Liked 13,013 Times in 1,224 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 I for one would be willing to donate $500 towards paying for the extra day. With hotel bills and paying for three parking crew, it can't be more than a $1000 for an extra day. Hell I will pay $1000, just so we don't have to deal with this every year. Well I said my piece, back to racing. They starting moving at 10 sharp, and I did do have to say the parking crew is polite and accommodating, at least we have that. The first photo is the first rig going in, I wonder what day he got here. No one has got stuck so far, hoping that its a good sign. Attached Thumbnails