"Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals

HR9121 · 06-13-2019, 08:35 AM

Good morning, it's that time again one of my favorite tracks with the beautiful backdrop of the mountains Bristol is always a treat. I got to admit though normally the weather is not my favorite, the last few years it's been hot and hotter but this year promises to be more seasonal temperatures as a matter of fact is going to be down right chilly at night with lows in the 40's.
We drove up yesterday evening so we are just down the road from Bristol now. We are about to head over to the track shortly. It's Fathers Day weekend and the girls are with me and they are excited! They said they were coming with me this weekend to help get this racing season back on track with a trophy. We will have more later....

HR9121 · 06-13-2019, 11:02 AM

We are here and in the stacking line and it appears to be moving a little slow. It has been raining here so I imagine that is hindering the process a little.

kwm · 06-13-2019, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

We are here and in the stacking line and it appears to be moving a little slow. It has been raining here so I imagine that is hindering the process a little.

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HR9121 · 06-13-2019, 02:29 PM

Thanks Kenny, well once it cleared out everything went pretty smooth. We got parked and setup, then went to registration. After that we did a little visiting and now we're down at the creek enjoying an afternoon of fishing. Might even catch a little nap if time allows, life can't get much better can it?

doglover44 · 06-13-2019, 03:16 PM

Have fun hope the girls enjoy the track !

HR9121 · 06-13-2019, 06:18 PM

Not much to report today, everyone was getting their pit areas in order and some maintenance done here and there. Lots of bench racing, the one thing that is really noticeable here especially with the lack of pit space is there is alot of room left. Not sure if there are alot of cars coming in tonight or if the quota is just that low for this race. Another tidbit is the weather, a couple years ago it was so hot I swore I would never come back in June but it is very pleasant here this weekend, in fact the temps are supposed to be in the upper 40's tonight. The DA is around 3000' compared to over 5000 the last time I was here.
Stock is first out tomorrow morning with a 10 a.m. start time and we are also running class this weekend.

Mike Pearson · 06-14-2019, 08:29 AM

Low quota. No top dragster, comp or Pro Stock at Bristol should open up some pit space. Good luck to all that are racing there this weekend.

HR9121 · 06-14-2019, 08:49 AM

Good morning from Bristol, it is absolutely beautiful this morning. Not a cloud in the sky and 60 degrees. The DA is sitting at 2000' ofcourse there's no barometer so it won't be fast but it will be fast for Bristol. Those coming here to work on their average will have to work a little harder at it this year. We're out at 10 then class later.

HR9121 · 06-14-2019, 09:01 AM

My neighbors here at Bristol, couple of Stock and SS Mustangs made by Fffffffford Billy.

HR9121 · 06-14-2019, 09:43 AM

Stock has been called to the lanes!

06-13-2019, 08:35 AM	#1
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,351 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	"Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals Good morning, it's that time again one of my favorite tracks with the beautiful backdrop of the mountains Bristol is always a treat. I got to admit though normally the weather is not my favorite, the last few years it's been hot and hotter but this year promises to be more seasonal temperatures as a matter of fact is going to be down right chilly at night with lows in the 40's. We drove up yesterday evening so we are just down the road from Bristol now. We are about to head over to the track shortly. It's Fathers Day weekend and the girls are with me and they are excited! They said they were coming with me this weekend to help get this racing season back on track with a trophy. We will have more later.... __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

06-13-2019, 11:02 AM	#2
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,351 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: "Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals We are here and in the stacking line and it appears to be moving a little slow. It has been raining here so I imagine that is hindering the process a little. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

06-13-2019, 02:29 PM	#4
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,351 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: "Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals Thanks Kenny, well once it cleared out everything went pretty smooth. We got parked and setup, then went to registration. After that we did a little visiting and now we're down at the creek enjoying an afternoon of fishing. Might even catch a little nap if time allows, life can't get much better can it? __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

06-13-2019, 03:16 PM	#5
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,274 Likes: 3 Liked 393 Times in 181 Posts	Re: "Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals Have fun hope the girls enjoy the track ! __________________ Jake Biermann

06-13-2019, 06:18 PM	#6
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,351 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: "Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals Not much to report today, everyone was getting their pit areas in order and some maintenance done here and there. Lots of bench racing, the one thing that is really noticeable here especially with the lack of pit space is there is alot of room left. Not sure if there are alot of cars coming in tonight or if the quota is just that low for this race. Another tidbit is the weather, a couple years ago it was so hot I swore I would never come back in June but it is very pleasant here this weekend, in fact the temps are supposed to be in the upper 40's tonight. The DA is around 3000' compared to over 5000 the last time I was here. Stock is first out tomorrow morning with a 10 a.m. start time and we are also running class this weekend. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

06-14-2019, 08:29 AM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,368 Likes: 555 Liked 1,640 Times in 507 Posts	Re: "Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals Low quota. No top dragster, comp or Pro Stock at Bristol should open up some pit space. Good luck to all that are racing there this weekend. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

06-14-2019, 08:49 AM	#8
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,351 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: "Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals Good morning from Bristol, it is absolutely beautiful this morning. Not a cloud in the sky and 60 degrees. The DA is sitting at 2000' ofcourse there's no barometer so it won't be fast but it will be fast for Bristol. Those coming here to work on their average will have to work a little harder at it this year. We're out at 10 then class later. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

06-14-2019, 09:01 AM	#9
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,351 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: "Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals My neighbors here at Bristol, couple of Stock and SS Mustangs made by Fffffffford Billy. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

06-14-2019, 09:43 AM	#10
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,351 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: "Live" from Bristol Thundervalley Nationals Stock has been called to the lanes! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

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