"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...
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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. |
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Or maybe she just believes in the old saying "If you want something done right, do it yourself" :D Stan |
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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! |
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Think positive, local forcast just updated... 0.14 inches of rain only 33% chance of rain, clearing out by 9am :). |
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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.
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Amy Butler PS. Thanks Tabitha <<eyeroll>> |
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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! |
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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... |
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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.
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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... |
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Stock eliminator final, Gatornationals... Johnny Gray vs Shane Oakes. Shane goes red, Johnny gets the win.
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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.
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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... |
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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.
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This is first set from Friday. Super Stock mostly and Stock.
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One more for the night. Mostly Stock from Friday.
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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 |
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Did they not finish Stock Super Stock or Super Gas don't see final rounds on DRC
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Finals were on Facebook. Bubba Linke won Stock, Joe Lisa won SS. Congrats to both!
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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! |
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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... |
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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 |
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Bret Velde 2003 I/SA |
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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.
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This fan would not enjoy 4 wide for sportsman. Leave it to Alcohol, Fuel, Pro Mod, Pro Stock and Motorcyles.
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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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