LIVE from Union Co. S/SS

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 04:49 PM

Luckily Mark Lewis is a man of his word and they let me in the gate at Union County Dragway in Union, SC, where new manager Alan Carpenter has put together a $60 entry, 100% payback S/SS combo for us. We are part of the many advertised attractions at the pre-Easter Bash, including 4.70 index cars, a Jet dragster, and full bracket program. As we saw at the Pro-Am last year, advertising has drawn a solid spectator count. The pits are chock full and spectators are both in the stands and tailgating along the fence. I read on their forum that they're going to try to produce a video from the event.

First qualifying session went off for us about 4PM. Air is 80.6 F, 47%, 29.48 Baro, 2391' DA, with a pretty fair tailwind, 'sposed to be 5-10mph all day.

Counted 11 cars, with a healthy mix... A couple front drivers, a few crate motor cars, a couple old school SS/Production cars, a 'traditional' car or two, as well as Bobby & Norene Zlatkin's new 2bbl G/PS combination in their Nova. Norene is shoe'in, so that's three ladies in the bunch, including Stacie Ridings and Jamie Southards. Good to see Mark Lewis and Mike Petrie out again as well.

Got in a smidge deep 1st hit and was -.006 red. Car was slower than predctions, but if I recall, it was like that for the Pro-Am too. Certainly not downhill like zMAX!

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 07:12 PM

Rnd 2 Qualifying was at 5:55pm, 82.5 F, 44%, 29.47, 2505' DA

Getting close to Rnd 1 now... Feels like it's cooling off a bit, wind is still up and down.

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 08:14 PM

Some Rnd 1 action...
SS/PD-1 Chevy II was red to Petrie (6.88 under 6.91)
SS/DM Vette .001 and -.006 under vs Beard .024, +.03
SS/Production Vette timed out vs Harry Morgan
Didn't see the rest...

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 08:30 PM

Some Rnd 2 action...
Harry Morgan .01 above for the W vs the G/CM Nova Randy Layton
Beard .002 vs Stacie Ridings -.008 red (after she's been .000 and .003 today... Killin' it!)
Jamie Southards over Mike Petrie

Darrin Christen · 04-23-2011, 09:00 PM

In the super stock production class, what does the 1 or 2 represent after the class designation?

greg fulk · 04-23-2011, 09:12 PM

Darrin 1= 4bbl & 2= 2bbl

7423 · 04-23-2011, 09:24 PM

ok, I give...............what the hey is super stock production?

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 09:36 PM

Lb per cubic inch hood scoop cars, I guess a little restrictive than Modified classes, gotta be production style cylinder head...

How 'bout the two front drivers still in at three cars?

Harry and Jamie are also running Modified ET, and both still in.

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 10:57 PM

Harry Morgan takes the HF/SA Escort (11.48) to the finals when Jamie Southards breaks out, 6.829 (6.83) after a double-oh light. Beard is .017 on the bye, 9.910.

Jim Wahl · 04-23-2011, 11:18 PM

You SSSSA guys are tough! Now don't you pick on poor Harry, he's gettin old! Jim

04-23-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	LIVE from Union Co. S/SS Luckily Mark Lewis is a man of his word and they let me in the gate at Union County Dragway in Union, SC, where new manager Alan Carpenter has put together a $60 entry, 100% payback S/SS combo for us. We are part of the many advertised attractions at the pre-Easter Bash, including 4.70 index cars, a Jet dragster, and full bracket program. As we saw at the Pro-Am last year, advertising has drawn a solid spectator count. The pits are chock full and spectators are both in the stands and tailgating along the fence. I read on their forum that they're going to try to produce a video from the event. First qualifying session went off for us about 4PM. Air is 80.6 F, 47%, 29.48 Baro, 2391' DA, with a pretty fair tailwind, 'sposed to be 5-10mph all day. Counted 11 cars, with a healthy mix... A couple front drivers, a few crate motor cars, a couple old school SS/Production cars, a 'traditional' car or two, as well as Bobby & Norene Zlatkin's new 2bbl G/PS combination in their Nova. Norene is shoe'in, so that's three ladies in the bunch, including Stacie Ridings and Jamie Southards. Good to see Mark Lewis and Mike Petrie out again as well. Got in a smidge deep 1st hit and was -.006 red. Car was slower than predctions, but if I recall, it was like that for the Pro-Am too. Certainly not downhill like zMAX! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-23-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
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 Union Co. S/SS Rnd 2 Qualifying was at 5:55pm, 82.5 F, 44%, 29.47, 2505' DA Getting close to Rnd 1 now... Feels like it's cooling off a bit, wind is still up and down. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-23-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
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 Union Co. S/SS Some Rnd 1 action... SS/PD-1 Chevy II was red to Petrie (6.88 under 6.91) SS/DM Vette .001 and -.006 under vs Beard .024, +.03 SS/Production Vette timed out vs Harry Morgan Didn't see the rest... __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-23-2011, 08:30 PM	#4
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 Union Co. S/SS Some Rnd 2 action... Harry Morgan .01 above for the W vs the G/CM Nova Randy Layton Beard .002 vs Stacie Ridings -.008 red (after she's been .000 and .003 today... Killin' it!) Jamie Southards over Mike Petrie __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 04-23-2011 at 09:28 PM.

04-23-2011, 09:00 PM	#5
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: LIVE from Union Co. S/SS In the super stock production class, what does the 1 or 2 represent after the class designation? __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

04-23-2011, 09:12 PM	#6
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: LIVE from Union Co. S/SS Darrin 1= 4bbl & 2= 2bbl __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

04-23-2011, 09:24 PM	#7
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 640 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: LIVE from Union Co. S/SS ok, I give...............what the hey is super stock production?

04-23-2011, 09:36 PM	#8
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 Union Co. S/SS Lb per cubic inch hood scoop cars, I guess a little restrictive than Modified classes, gotta be production style cylinder head... How 'bout the two front drivers still in at three cars? Harry and Jamie are also running Modified ET, and both still in. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-23-2011, 10:57 PM	#9
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 Union Co. S/SS Harry Morgan takes the HF/SA Escort (11.48) to the finals when Jamie Southards breaks out, 6.829 (6.83) after a double-oh light. Beard is .017 on the bye, 9.910. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 04-24-2011 at 01:04 PM. Reason: added Jamie's .00x R/T

04-23-2011, 11:18 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 Union Co. S/SS You SSSSA guys are tough! Now don't you pick on poor Harry, he's gettin old! 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.