Live from New England Dragway - NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

Hi kids - we really are live today - live from the parking lot outside the track as officials here refused anyone other than Alcohol cars entry into the track today .Not sure why but we're lined up and waiting until 7AM tomorrow for entry .

As for the ride here I decided that if I spoke with ten different racers I'd get ten opinions on which the best way is to drive here so I made up my own directions .

North on 287/87) to almost Lebanon Valley Raceway - jump on the Mass Pike ( 90 East ) to 495 to 125- best roads I've ever been on coming here - maybe a little longer and cost more in tolls but my fillings are still intact and I didn't blow any tires . For those who who need fuel the Irving Station on rt 125 is the best and the least expensive plus they have a Dunkin Donuts on the property .

Tomorrow is test n tune day here at NED -- hopefully the weatherman has it right that we're supposed to have a extra nice day as today was mostly rainy and gloom .We'll see...As you'll see from my pics its a bit foggy tonight .

Till then .......

PS- Just thought I'd mention the fact that you're stuck with me for a few days as the boss isn't going to make it - something about a meeting on the Boardwalk to talk about a possible purchase - I didn't hear the entire conversation as Donald wasn't speaking as loud as he usually does - more on this later .

[BLAZER]

You look like Clark Kent in your pic--Were you and Lois Lane married?

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by BLAZER

You look like Clark Kent in your pic--Were you and Lois Lane married?

Not yet but we're workin' on it .............

[barnca2010]

See you Saturday ...

[NORMAN BARNARD]

Way to go jack....dunkin donuts, breakfast of "champions"..
Have a safe race......boy, those fuel prices are reasonable compared
to west texas, especially the diesel.

[Mark Yacavone]

Just got this report of heavy police presence on the 101 Hwy ,east of the track, west of I 95..Swarms of them , like this person has never seen, and he travels this road all the time.
Revenue enhancement? Who know? But be advised on this one.

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning gang -This is the day we've been waiting for -sunshine , blue skies and low temps .This morning should produce some good et's as the weather numbers look fantastic - starting with the barometer at 30.01 and the temp @66 degrees - 55% humidity but will burn off as the Sun comes up .The final DA is just over 1000' and climbing .... its a solid 7 or 8 hundreths faster than yesterday .

So you think you've got a fine tow rig ? Check out this Renegade Toter and stacker from Stone Motors - there's so much black to polish it must have taken a week - the bar keep getting raised as a few years ago this rig could have made any Alcohol team happy .And if you're feeling like you got a few extra bucks in your checkbook its for sale - and if you have to ask how much - well you know the rest .

Back a little later after the first sessions ........

[Jack Matyas]

Stock finished their first qualifier - this track had teeth this morning plus the 30 plus barometer made it fast ......S/S coming up in an hour or so .They are second to last in the rotation .

[SC1448]

....Just before SUPER LAST!

[Jack Matyas]

SuperStockers turned out at NED also- only one made a record attempt - the truck of chassis builder Mark Markow - his try was a little soft on the leave and came up short .

After being in storage for just over twenty years the LaBelle & Stickles Camaro returned - Circus paint and all . George LaBelle piloted his ride once again .