Results Aug.8 Race 5

[George Mirza]

We had another day of great racing at Lebanon Valley, good weather and another big field of racers. Once a again the local hot shoe took the win as Billy Kirpins Jr. def. "the guy to beat at Lebanon Valley" Greg Gay. This was a very rare all Mopar ASRA final.

Now the semifinalist were driving, get this, two Fords, as Jeff Roell fell to Greg and the ever so hot Cook team saw big Dean suffering the loss to Billy.

Big shake up in the points as several of the guys on top lost early and some of the middle of the pack guys making a move up. The last race is going to be war!

Congratulations to Bill Kirpins, Mike Farrell and the whole gang at Innovative Performance on their first ASRA win. Mike is a big supporter of Lebanon Valley Dragway.

Thanks to all who came out to race, 5 down one to go!
George

[Gary Parker]

George, when you get a chance how about posting the points. Thanks Gary

[George Mirza]

Gary,
Dave was filling them in yesterday, once I have the results I'll post them.

George

[ronn brigham]

I think we have some of the best drivers and competitive racecars in the country.I believe our Stock/Superstock Association is the best one out there.
The gremlins got me again at New England on the double weekend event,MSD and wiring issues.
I would like to thank everyone for their offer to help.It is really appreciated.
I am going to do some testing at New England on Wednesday afternoon,August 11,2010 to scare the gremlins off.
Again,thanks for your help!
Ronnie Brigham

[Joe DeMarzo]

I had a blast yesterday at the ASRA. I wanted to say thank you to the board and all the racers that are involved. I am having trouble mentally with 2 board members who actually thanked me for supporting the race. What the heck, NHRA could learn alot from these dudes.

and I say thank you.........

[Dave Casey]

It was a good day, a couple of side notes,

There was a titanic 1st round heads-up race, Dave LeBrun's A/SA driven by brother Bob LeBrun vs Al Mark. Same combo, 69 camaro,Alum headed 375/396. There was ice,more ice,more ice, there was oil being drained, tires being adjusted, did I mention more ICE ??? My vantage point was the top end, as I got to weigh the winner. The starting line report was that both cars left well. Al went 1.376 and Bob went 1.390 60' The reaction times were certainly fit for the battle as Bob went .007, and Al went .018, 2 great green lights.

Al won it with a 10.348/126.75 to Bob's 10.378/126.94

Standing on the top end, I wasn't sure exactly what pair they were in line, but when I heard that sweet sound of 2 big block cars running side by side heads up to the stripe, I knew it was them before they came into view.

congrats to all involved, it was priceless

Greg Gay's car broke in the final, I hope it is minor, Greg wasn't sure when I talked to him after the race.

In the History of ASRA, we have never had the car counts as high as this year. Yes we did have an occasional high number, but this year we have had 5 races all with 60 or more cars. 60 , 63, 67,62, and 60 are the totals I believe. Our membership is the 2nd highest ever at 51 or 52. We have a little break now, there is a mailing coming out in about 2 weeks, and the Napierville race is Labor Day weekend. Support that race if you can, it will be a fun time.

We have at least 6 ASRA members going to Indy, entered are John Gray, Tom Boucher, TJ Boucher, Joe Santangelo, Gene Monahan,and Charlie Sousa , there maybe others, good luck to all