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According to DRC the pros are done. Their ladders are set for 1st rd tomorrow.

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Thank you! My thoughts exactly from someone who has stayed through this ****

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^^^ fixed your sentence, Paul. :-)

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Did a pro stock bike go down? Live timing has been stuck on Underall and Bostik for a while.

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DRC has the bikes listed by points so guessing they called it for the night.

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When the track temperature got below 70 degrees, they called it for the day (night). They had just started pro bike.

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Either do that or Q1 Sunday first then go straight to eliminations before the pros start their show. Hell you don’t have but 32 cars each in S/SS. I’m glad I went last weekend, but I feel for you guys that are still there. Good luck to all.

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From what I understand, a PS bike oiled down the track. They called it after that. I assume track temp and estimated cleanup time made up their minds.

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I take it the speed makes it unsafe you say. I was kind of impressed by the 1.20 60'.time as well as the E.T. and mph. Not my call what a tire can take.

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Are FSS cars limited to a spec 9" tire, or do they have options? Can they fit a 10" or 10.5" tire without requiring mods that wouldn't allow them to fall back into regular Stock if desired?

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FSS, only 9 inch tires are permitted,


Good morning everyone... Its 35 as type, and the high for day is supposed to be 59. The winds have died down, its sunny... but man its cold.

We are still scheduled to get one qualifier after the finals today. Stk, SS, SC, SG and TS are all schedule to run a qualifier and time shot after all finals except Top Alcohol Dragster, they will have their final after us.

More photos from last weeks race. I hope to get some photos of Stock and Super Stock but with the fields being so small I may not have time today. I should be able to get the Showdown cars today.

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It may be while before i get back, once the fans get here the internet goes to hell.

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A “Thank you” to the guys running the pumper trucks that were sucking the water up in the pit areas yesterday. I had 4” of water in my pit area after 3 days of rain. They did not get to the “triangle area” until late in the day, but at least they made a great effort in the dark. Maybe with some luck, I’ll be able to get out of here. The spectator crowds were huge yesterday considering the cold and windy conditions.

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Hey guys... since its going to be a long day for just one run I thought I would do some weather calculations. The weather will change a bit as the day goes on, but dam its quick now... here are the numbers.

Temp 39
Humid 42%
Bar 30.25
DA -1473
Wind tail 5-7mph
Water grains 14.4 ... never seen it this low

I made a test run last week, and went a 8.30. Using the above weather numbers I'm getting a prediction of 8.12. Yikes, I don't need that kind of hp... my index is 9.40

For reference, these were the numbers for last weeks test.

Temp 75
Humid 33%
Bar 29.95
DA 1682
Wind slight cross
Water Grains 46

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As Ken said, plenty of time for Sportsman racers to get ready for their lone run of the day.. and to take the "proper precautions." Or just get everyone on board with a mineshaft condition. Regardless, that also means we have plenty of time for a conversation with last year's Super Stock champ, the friendly and likable Sterling Simmons. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel by clicking here.

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Does anyone know if nhra.tv will be broadcasting tomorrow’s race?

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Erica Enders 6.450 in a first round losing effort for the national record.

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Must be min of 32 cars to be eligible for "mineshaft". Something to watch for

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Thankfully I can fast-forward through all the whiny interviews. Was telling some guys that Torrence picked Pruett for that special program because it would be easy $$$, and since she didn’t qualify for today another whiny interview avoided. Win-win.

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I can’t erase the image of Torrence sucker punching that kid during that interview a few years ago. He didn’t stick around for the fight.
Mj

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Man it's fast for those few who can get ahold of the track. Erica's run, and also Karen Stoffer went 6.68 on a bike and Bill Skillman went 7.62 in Factory Stock. I hope the schedule still allows Sportsman cars.

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[QUOTE=Keith 944;658680]Does anyone know if nhra.tv will be broadcasting tomorrow’s race?[

Yes - they announced it about an hour ago.

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How many sportsman are left ?

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Looking at the airports weather in Gainesville, Barometer is at 30.22 uncorrected and 30.37 corrected. The DA is at -123.21 ft. It surely should be fast if they call Stock to the lanes tonight.

Casey Miles
248H Stock

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When are they going to finish the Pep Boys Call Out?

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They just called Stock to the lanes

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Indy

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It appears the live timing was turned off when the last pro car went down the track?

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They announced that it will be covered on nhra.tv.

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Hey folks... I don't have an exact count, but I think 34-36 stockers made a qualifying pass. Super Stock is ready to go, but I can not get up to the lanes. I'm working on my car, as soon as I get any info I will post.

I have some photos from FSS, first and second round... I will post later. They said they are having technical issues, that's why the live timing went down.

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We are still waiting for a q sheat for Stk and SS. I counted 42 ss cars.

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What time does stock go off tomorrow? Will it be televised? Thanks

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Schedule shows 9 am

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38 Stockers... 42 Super Stockers. Qualifying and ladder are posted on the D2 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NHRASoutheast/wall/ We were told there will be a camera crew here.


Update, Stk just went up on DRC.

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Hey guys... some random Factory Stock Showdown photos, first and second round... night everyone, its been a long day.

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Thanks Ken and good luck to all.

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I know it’s not the place for it, but does anyone know who won alcohol funny car or is it being run today? NHRA doesn’t show it finished yesterday or scheduled for today.
Thanks.

Nevermind. Just texted division two. They will run in Charlotte.

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Thanks Larry.

Here is the schedule for today, Alcohol final today.

Good morning all, will finally get to finish the race. Temp right now is 50, going up to the high 60's. Numbers for this morning...

Temp 50
Humid 88%
Bar 30.18
DA - 314
Wind light cross

The crowds yesterday were amazing considering the cold temps...

Be back later, hoping to get more photos.

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temperature = 50.27 deg f
relative humidity = 88 %
uncorrected barometer* = 30.22 inHg
corrected barometer* = 30.37 inHg
wind speed = 6.25 mph
wind direction* = NE (46°)
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dew point = 47 deg f
saturation pressure = 0.366 inHg
vapor pressure = 0.322 inHg
grains = 46.9
air density (w/o water vapor) = 103%
air density (w water vapor) = 102%
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Hey guys I'm sorry for lack of reports. I'm on the road right now and I'll report tomorrow. I had some issues with the race car but I think I fixed them. Hey guys I see drag race central did not post winners.

Still on the road and I can't give you the last name because I'm driving.

Pete over Billy super stock. Jeff over Ron in stock. Sorry guys I'm talking and it's typing don't pick up the last names.