Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals

Ken Miele · 10-08-2009, 05:55 PM

Well folks, I'm going to give a shot at "live from" this weekend. As most of you know the car count is low for this race. There is plenty of room to park and no lines at the credential trailer, tech was also very quick.

Stock gets three shot as do all the other classes. Stock is at first out at 9:00 am. The weather is supposed to be warm but the morning shot will be about 65 with a high barometer.

l here some of the cars that run B will be in A, I guess there trying not to get hp. Boudreau, Hawk I here are both in A. Ryan McClanahan is running B.

I took some pictures and hope to get some more tomorrow.

Joe Pinkston · 10-08-2009, 06:48 PM

Great shots Ken. Thank you.

Look forward to reading your reports this weekend.

Hey Dan Moore, you're #1.

RIP Mark Graham

Jack Matyas · 10-09-2009, 07:31 AM

Kenny -- Thanks for jumping in this weekend ...............

stage1scott · 10-09-2009, 08:25 AM

Yes, Thank you Ken!! I will be watching as well-what class is the blue Fairlane in the lower left pic? any chance, if you get back out with your camera, of a better photo? have agreat weekend and win something!

Ken Miele · 10-09-2009, 08:45 AM

Just got back from first qualifying for stock. Can't give you any numbers, but the air was 1500ft, temp 70, hum 60, and bar 29.78. cross wind about 4. The track was a little slick. More than a few got out of shape.

We Should get three shots today, weather will be good for the day. Its getting warm quick, so I don't think there will be any fast numbers.

Will do Scott, I'm using a camera phone, shots are not that good, but I will do my best later today.

Floyd Staggs · 10-09-2009, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the posts. I think Brian is driving the Pontiac. Tell him hi from his biggest fan. I guess you better say hi to Ryan and Gary too.

Ken Miele · 10-09-2009, 10:18 AM

Scott, I got some more pictures for you. It does not do this car justices. Rusty told me it has only 18,000 miles with the original interior and paint.

Floyd, I stand corrected, I did talk to Ryan for a little bit yesterday, I guess I misunderstood him.

The CJ is very fast as you all know, we just got back from the 2nd qualifying. The CJ went 9.83 again at 139. Its a few slower then the first run, but not for him.

Floyd Staggs · 10-09-2009, 10:54 AM

Thanks Ken.
I've got a great picture of me putting a hole shot on Brian in the Pontiac. I don't know how to post it.

Bill Harris · 10-09-2009, 11:34 AM

Scott, the blue Fairlane is my pal Rusty Johnson. It's a '67 that runs E/SA with a 390 with the Edelbrock heads and PI intake. It had a 427 with a 4 speed when he got it a few years ago. It is an amazingly original low mileage car. Everything still works, up to and including the horn! He's from the Atlanta area and also has a B/SA '69 Mustang that he brings out from time to time.

Jim Wahl · 10-09-2009, 12:26 PM

All of Rusty's cars are pristine! He has some fine looking and running FORDs. Nice pics Ken but aren't there any MoPars there? Jim

10-08-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Great shots Ken. Thank you. Look forward to reading your reports this weekend. Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. RIP Mark Graham __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

10-09-2009, 07:31 AM	#3
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,851 Likes: 342 Liked 1,672 Times in 342 Posts	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Kenny -- Thanks for jumping in this weekend ............... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-09-2009, 08:25 AM	#4
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 403 Likes: 1,709 Liked 104 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Yes, Thank you Ken!! I will be watching as well-what class is the blue Fairlane in the lower left pic? any chance, if you get back out with your camera, of a better photo? have agreat weekend and win something!

10-09-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,604 Likes: 369 Liked 13,623 Times in 1,272 Posts	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Just got back from first qualifying for stock. Can't give you any numbers, but the air was 1500ft, temp 70, hum 60, and bar 29.78. cross wind about 4. The track was a little slick. More than a few got out of shape. We Should get three shots today, weather will be good for the day. Its getting warm quick, so I don't think there will be any fast numbers. Will do Scott, I'm using a camera phone, shots are not that good, but I will do my best later today. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2009, 08:48 AM	#6
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,510 Likes: 132 Liked 220 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Thanks for the posts. I think Brian is driving the Pontiac. Tell him hi from his biggest fan. I guess you better say hi to Ryan and Gary too. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

10-08-2009, 05:55 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,604 Likes: 369 Liked 13,623 Times in 1,272 Posts	Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Well folks, I'm going to give a shot at "live from" this weekend. As most of you know the car count is low for this race. There is plenty of room to park and no lines at the credential trailer, tech was also very quick. Stock gets three shot as do all the other classes. Stock is at first out at 9:00 am. The weather is supposed to be warm but the morning shot will be about 65 with a high barometer. l here some of the cars that run B will be in A, I guess there trying not to get hp. Boudreau, Hawk I here are both in A. Ryan McClanahan is running B. I took some pictures and hope to get some more tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2009, 10:18 AM	#7
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,604 Likes: 369 Liked 13,623 Times in 1,272 Posts	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Scott, I got some more pictures for you. It does not do this car justices. Rusty told me it has only 18,000 miles with the original interior and paint. Floyd, I stand corrected, I did talk to Ryan for a little bit yesterday, I guess I misunderstood him. The CJ is very fast as you all know, we just got back from the 2nd qualifying. The CJ went 9.83 again at 139. Its a few slower then the first run, but not for him. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2009, 10:54 AM	#8
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,510 Likes: 132 Liked 220 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Thanks Ken. I've got a great picture of me putting a hole shot on Brian in the Pontiac. I don't know how to post it. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

10-09-2009, 11:34 AM	#9
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 420 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals Scott, the blue Fairlane is my pal Rusty Johnson. It's a '67 that runs E/SA with a 390 with the Edelbrock heads and PI intake. It had a 427 with a 4 speed when he got it a few years ago. It is an amazingly original low mileage car. Everything still works, up to and including the horn! He's from the Atlanta area and also has a B/SA '69 Mustang that he brings out from time to time. __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S

10-09-2009, 12:26 PM	#10
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 631 Liked 674 Times in 122 Posts	Re: Live from the Dinwiddie, VA - NHRA Virginia Nationals All of Rusty's cars are pristine! He has some fine looking and running FORDs. Nice pics Ken but aren't there any MoPars there? Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.