LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Nitro Jam

Michael Beard · 05-31-2013, 09:29 PM

I arrived a little too late to get in the S/SS Combo race, but can report the semifinals of Pete D'Agnolo over a red-lighting Scott Stillings (-.003), and Gianni Cantusci taking the bye in his Stocker. It's cooled off a bit with the sun down, but don't expect any records with a low barometer of 28.7...

The Ross Family is debuting a gorgeous (goes without saying) E/SA '68 Barracuda. Sounds mean! Zac has the crate motor back in his Avenger for the weekend, while they do a little R&D on their 318 Super Stock motor.

Jims Woods of "Borrowed Money" and "The Original Tanker" fame is working Tech, and I confirmed plans with him to join NHRA Div. 3's Donald Braun as part of the Tech staff for the Northern Class Nationals at Columbus next year. Things are coming together!

Michael Beard · 05-31-2013, 09:44 PM

Friday S/SS Combo final:
D'Agnolo three rips on the big end to go 9.440, dead-on with a zero for the W over Cantusci, who sounds like he's been fighting a little stumble off the line.

aross6 · 05-31-2013, 11:03 PM

Thanks for the kind words on the Barracuda, Michael... much appreciated!!!

Andrew Hill · 06-01-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by aross6

Thanks for the kind words on the Barracuda, Michael... much appreciated!!!

Post some pics!

danny waters sr · 05-31-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

I arrived a little too late to get in the S/SS Combo race, but can report the semifinals of Pete D'Agnolo over a red-lighting Scott Stillings (-.003), and Gianni Cantusci taking the bye in his Stocker. It's cooled off a bit with the sun down, but don't expect any records with a low barometer of 28.7...

The Ross Family is debuting a gorgeous (goes without saying) E/SA '68 Barracuda. Sounds mean! Zac has the crate motor back in his Avenger for the weekend, while they do a little R&D on their 318 Super Stock motor.

Jims Woods of "Borrowed Money" and "The Original Tanker" fame is working Tech, and I confirmed plans with him to join NHRA Div. 3's Donald Braun as part of the Tech staff for the Northern Class Nationals at Columbus next year. Things are coming together!

That mean i'm not going ?

Michael Beard · 06-01-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by danny waters sr

That mean i'm not going ?

Prolly need you too, DW, and maybe 1 more NHRA tech as well.

danny waters sr · 06-01-2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Prolly need you too, DW, and maybe 1 more NHRA tech as well.

Let me know if needed

Michael Beard · 06-01-2013, 08:10 AM

ATTENTION
Due to impending weather coming in tomorrow, it was just announced we will be running BOTH Pro-Ams TODAY. Races to be run concurrently, ie race 1 rnd 1, race 2 rnd 1, race 1 rnd 2, race 2 rnd 2, etc.

Had a little 6am shower, track crew is on top of things, sun's out. Let's roll! Busy day ahead.

danny waters sr · 06-01-2013, 08:21 AM

Gonna be a busy day......Good Luck and be safe......

442OLDS · 06-01-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

ATTENTION
Due to impending weather coming in tomorrow, it was just announced we will be running BOTH Pro-Ams TODAY. Races to be run concurrently, ie race 1 rnd 1, race 2 rnd 1, race 1 rnd 2, race 2 rnd 2, etc.

Had a little 6am shower, track crew is on top of things, sun's out. Let's roll! Busy day ahead.

This seems like a very proactive idea,but why don't they finish one race first instead of having two unfinished races possibly?

05-31-2013, 09:29 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Nitro Jam I arrived a little too late to get in the S/SS Combo race, but can report the semifinals of Pete D'Agnolo over a red-lighting Scott Stillings (-.003), and Gianni Cantusci taking the bye in his Stocker. It's cooled off a bit with the sun down, but don't expect any records with a low barometer of 28.7... The Ross Family is debuting a gorgeous (goes without saying) E/SA '68 Barracuda. Sounds mean! Zac has the crate motor back in his Avenger for the weekend, while they do a little R&D on their 318 Super Stock motor. Jims Woods of "Borrowed Money" and "The Original Tanker" fame is working Tech, and I confirmed plans with him to join NHRA Div. 3's Donald Braun as part of the Tech staff for the Northern Class Nationals at Columbus next year. Things are coming together! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 05-31-2013 at 10:00 PM.

05-31-2013, 09:44 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Nitro Jam Friday S/SS Combo final: D'Agnolo three rips on the big end to go 9.440, dead-on with a zero for the W over Cantusci, who sounds like he's been fighting a little stumble off the line. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 05-31-2013 at 09:59 PM.

05-31-2013, 11:03 PM	#3
aross6 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Clairsville, OH Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Nitro Jam Thanks for the kind words on the Barracuda, Michael... much appreciated!!! __________________ Brad Ross - Ross Family Racing #3478 Super Stock

06-01-2013, 08:10 AM	#8
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Nitro Jam ATTENTION Due to impending weather coming in tomorrow, it was just announced we will be running BOTH Pro-Ams TODAY. Races to be run concurrently, ie race 1 rnd 1, race 2 rnd 1, race 1 rnd 2, race 2 rnd 2, etc. Had a little 6am shower, track crew is on top of things, sun's out. Let's roll! Busy day ahead. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

06-01-2013, 08:21 AM	#9
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Nitro Jam Gonna be a busy day......Good Luck and be safe...... __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"