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Ken Miele 04-23-2025 06:13 PM

"Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
Hey guys, we are at zMax Dragway the 4 Wide, Charlotte NC. The weather is looking better than it did early in the week. I'm sure we will get a little rain, but I think we can get this race done. Part 2 tomorrow...

https://youtu.be/shezk_k5azs

Ken Miele 04-24-2025 12:24 PM

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We are parked and you can tell the car count is down, as there are lots of space still left. I will have a video of rolling into the pits and a ride around the pits. Still no rain, and it looks like it will pass us, maybe a few sprinkles later.

The first photo shows when you just got to get under the dash. I'm thinking chivalry is a thing of the past, but hey that's just me.

I'll be back later with more.

Stan Weiss 04-24-2025 12:51 PM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
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Originally Posted by Ken Miele (Post 711703)
We are parked and you can tell the car count is down, as there are lots of space still left. I will have a video of rolling into the pits and a ride around the pits. Still no rain, and it looks like it will pass us, maybe a few sprinkles later.

The first photo shows when you just got to get under the dash. I'm thinking chivalry is a thing of the past, but hey that's just me.

I'll be back later with more.


Or maybe she just believes in the old saying "If you want something done right, do it yourself" :D



Stan

JP1738 04-24-2025 01:25 PM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
That looks like Robbie Butler and his wife lol. Good folks!

I'll be pulling in tomorrow morning with any luck. They are currently calling for +.5 inches of rain tomorrow so I'll be shocked if I ever even drop my trailer door at any point Friday. Good luck everyone!

Ken Miele 04-24-2025 01:56 PM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
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Originally Posted by JP1738 (Post 711706)
That looks like Robbie Butler and his wife lol. Good folks!

I'll be pulling in tomorrow morning with any luck. They are currently calling for +.5 inches of rain tomorrow so I'll be shocked if I ever even drop my trailer door at any point Friday. Good luck everyone!

Good to put the car with the names. which I am terrible at... thanks!

Think positive, local forcast just updated... 0.14 inches of rain only 33% chance of rain, clearing out by 9am :).

Frank Castros 04-24-2025 02:07 PM

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Friday I will be attending my first National event in 15(?) years as a spectator and looking forward to say hey to many members and a few old guys I used to race with.

RobButler2931 04-24-2025 02:28 PM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
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Originally Posted by Ken Miele (Post 711703)
We are parked and you can tell the car count is down, as there are lots of space still left. I will have a video of rolling into the pits and a ride around the pits. Still no rain, and it looks like it will pass us, maybe a few sprinkles later.

The first photo shows when you just got to get under the dash. I'm thinking chivalry is a thing of the past, but hey that's just me.

I'll be back later with more.

There’s no chivalry when you’re part of the crew! LOL! Gotta do what ya gotta do. I was changing out the Holley ECU up under the dash. Ain’t no way Robbie was going to fit. BAHAHA Everything works now so it was definitely worth it! WOOT WOOT!

Amy Butler

PS. Thanks Tabitha <<eyeroll>>

Ken Miele 04-24-2025 03:27 PM

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https://youtu.be/Ey-mZG4UCVY

Frank Castros 04-24-2025 05:58 PM

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Matt Rover is one of my old buds and can't wait to see him.
This place is HUGE! OMG and the rigs!

Ken Miele 04-25-2025 08:25 AM

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Good morning all, its a cloudy morning with a slight chance of rain, but it should be gone by 9. Super Street is out first. According to DRC, start time is 9am, but the NHRA site says 8:30. Weather numbers for this morning...

Temp 67
Humid 84%
Bar 29.56
DA 1731
Wind calm

Be back later...

Ken Miele 04-25-2025 11:53 AM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
We are moving right a long, they just call Super Street for the 2nd time shot, Stock out after SST for Q2. Super Stock in the lanes. I had to make this a quick video, with only 25 pair in SS and trying to get photos... its a rush rush. I will try to get Stock in the lanes, but I need to make a second run. Also, I may not be able to get any Stock photos from the start line for obvious reasons. Hopefully I can get a few later today.

https://youtu.be/Y82W1Z-3vJU

Ken Miele 04-25-2025 07:11 PM

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We are done for the day, pros are running and we still have the Showdown and FX for their 2nd qualifier to run.

Super Stock action...

Ken Miele 04-25-2025 08:07 PM

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Stock eliminator final, Gatornationals... Johnny Gray vs Shane Oakes. Shane goes red, Johnny gets the win.

Ken Miele 04-26-2025 08:24 AM

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Morning guys, looks like we will get a late start. We had a few shower this morning, but its stop and they are drying track. We are still schedule for Super Street out first followed by Stock. Larry Wiggins ask me to post the ladder with the designated pair.

https://classracer.com/q/stkl.jpg

https://classracer.com/q/ssl.jpg

Ken Miele 04-26-2025 05:30 PM

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Hey guys, a long day for sure as Stock and Super Comp were the only class to get round one in this morning. We had a late start because of a few light showers. Super Stock, Super Street and Super Gas will not get first round until all the pro's are done along with the other classes.

Were are supposed to get down to to the quarter finals tonight.

Showdown action and FX...

butch8908 04-26-2025 07:39 PM

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A couple from Friday. Have a lot more, but have to edit and resize to post. Hopefully can get some more done tonight.

freddie tyson 04-26-2025 08:06 PM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
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Originally Posted by Ken Miele (Post 711763)
Hey guys, a long day for sure as Stock and Super Comp were the only class to get round one in this morning. We had a late start because of a few light showers. Super Stock, Super Street and Super Gas will not get first round until all the pro's are done along with the other classes.

Were are supposed to get down to to the quarter finals tonight.

Showdown action and FX...

it is amazing how NHRA continues to stick it to the sportsman racer, guess they have to get all the PROS in for the TV time and just say screw everyone else--but they have been doing that for years now, just think what would happen if no STOCK OR SUPER STOCK=or .90 classes showed up for the circus....What would they do then?,,,

butch8908 04-26-2025 09:13 PM

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This is first set from Friday. Super Stock mostly and Stock.

butch8908 04-26-2025 09:56 PM

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One more for the night. Mostly Stock from Friday.

Ken Miele 04-27-2025 08:26 PM

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Hey guys, I left early this morning as I got cracked 2nd round last night. Still good times. Some issues with the timing system, so they could only run 2 rounds last night.

The finals...

Super Stock
Joseph Lisa over Phil Lankford

Stock
Russell Linke over Dennis Bargeron

https://youtu.be/baGqDPyI-Ps

Mike Schwartz 04-28-2025 12:25 AM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
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Originally Posted by Ken Miele (Post 711820)
Hey guys, I left early this morning as I got cracked 2nd round last night. Still good times. Some issues with the timing system, so they could only run 2 rounds last night.

At DRC I noticed one round each in T/D & Stk where the round results were revised for a rerun due to a -.500 RT for one of the cars.

doglover44 04-28-2025 03:19 AM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
Did they not finish Stock Super Stock or Super Gas don't see final rounds on DRC

Bob Don 04-28-2025 09:38 AM

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Finals were on Facebook. Bubba Linke won Stock, Joe Lisa won SS. Congrats to both!

Frank Castros 04-29-2025 07:30 PM

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Take aways from ZMax;

Phenomenal venue.

Fully paved pit area.

Four wide is weird but very cool.

Pro Stock is cool again, so I take back some of my past crtisim. Miller's lone MoPar told me they are 500 RPM from being competitive. That car works well and needs a rules amendment.

John Gray is a great guy and racer. That car knows it's way to the winner's circle.

Seeing my old friends Matt and Lynn Rover was so special!

Factory Showdown and Factory X are too cool.

The sounds from T/F to Stock Eliminator, PRICELESS!

BG56 04-30-2025 09:25 AM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
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Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 711924)
Take aways from ZMax;

Phenomenal venue.

Fully paved pit area.

Four wide is weird but very cool.

Pro Stock is cool again, so I take back some of my past crtisim. Miller's lone MoPar told me they are 500 RPM from being competitive. That car works well and needs a rules amendment.

John Gray is a great guy and racer. That car knows it's way to the winner's circle.

Seeing my old friends Matt and Lynn Rover was so special!

Factory Showdown and Factory X are too cool.

The sounds from T/F to Stock Eliminator, PRICELESS!


Some MOPAR PS racers have been talking with NHRA about getting more RPM. Fords included. I don't see it happening but NHRA might run out of cars someday...

ALMACK 04-30-2025 09:26 AM

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Is it just the heads up classes that have the eliminations contested with a vehicle in all 4 lanes ?

I have not followed those 4 wides for years

BRETV 04-30-2025 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK (Post 711939)
Is it just the heads up classes that have the eliminations contested with a vehicle in all 4 lanes ?

I have not followed those 4 wides for years

4 wide sucks!! Just my $.02.



Bret Velde
2003 I/SA

1matcoman 04-30-2025 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ALMACK (Post 711939)
Is it just the heads up classes that have the eliminations contested with a vehicle in all 4 lanes ?

Pro classes only. T/F, F/C, Pro, PSB.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRETV (Post 711963)
4 wide sucks!! Just my $.02.
Bret Velde
2003 I/SA

Yep!

onefarmer 05-01-2025 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 1matcoman (Post 711968)
Pro classes only. T/F, F/C, Pro, PSB.


Yep!

Promod, Factory stock showdown do now and MMPS and FX would if class had 16 cars

Mike Schwartz 05-02-2025 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by onefarmer (Post 711983)
Promod, Factory stock showdown do now and MMPS and FX would if class had 16 cars

Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car also ran 4-wide.

Frank Castros 05-03-2025 08:35 AM

Re: "Live From" zMax Dragway, 4 Wide Charlotte NC
 
Seeing it for the first time was cool, but's it's weird and confusing at the same time. For the nitro cars it was entertaining, the other classes not so much.

Bobby DiDomenico 05-03-2025 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros (Post 712061)
Seeing it for the first time was cool, but's it's weird and confusing at the same time. For the nitro cars it was entertaining, the other classes not so much.

Would the fans enjoy 4 Wide Sportsman racing?

butch8908 05-03-2025 04:37 PM

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This fan would not enjoy 4 wide for sportsman. Leave it to Alcohol, Fuel, Pro Mod, Pro Stock and Motorcyles.

1matcoman 05-04-2025 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby DiDomenico (Post 712070)
Would the fans enjoy 4 Wide Sportsman racing?

Some, certainly not me, might like it if it were a "heads-up" race. But, can you even imagine trying to decipher a 4 Wide race with 4 different dial-ins?

Bobby DiDomenico 05-04-2025 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1matcoman (Post 712084)
Some, certainly not me, might like it if it were a "heads-up" race. But, can you even imagine trying to decipher a 4 Wide race with 4 different dial-ins?

Yep, running the .90 classes 4 wide would sure speed those eliminations up.
Attempting to picture Stock Eliminator with various dial-ins in 4 lanes. Friends say it would be a hoot to watch!


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