"Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals

Ken Miele · 06-18-2025, 01:07 PM

Hey guys, we are here at VMP for the Virginia NHRA Nationals. A week off from Bristol, and we hit the road again. Weather looks good as far as rain is concerned, but it will be hot this week.

Stacking will be on the entrance road in the two right lanes going into the track, not the grass field like last year. Parking is Thursday, I'll be back tomorrow with part 2.

nickh · 06-18-2025, 03:25 PM

OMG not even a donut stick or twinkie for a snack? Just kidding my friend Thank You for all that you do!

Ken Miele · 06-19-2025, 12:07 PM

Good morning folks, or should I say good afternoon as its almost noon time. Its hot, temps are already in upper 80's but no rain. We might have a shower later this evening, but the rest of the week is clear, but hot.

I did get a great shady spot to park under. Parking was quick and smooth. There are plenty of spots to choose from. Hats off to the parking crew, they were done in about 45 minutes. I guess it helps that we are light with the car count. 3 qualifiers tomorrow along with first round. 9am start time with Stock out first.

I'll be back later with photos from the pits.

Ken Miele · 06-19-2025, 05:51 PM

Well guys, I have to admit it does not feel like a Nation event. The Sportsman pits are scattered everywhere, it kind of looks like an an Open race. The Pro's are filling up but the Sportsman pits look empty compared to other National events.

We have some heavy rain moving through right now, but it should end soon. As I said in my last post the rest of the race should be clear, but hot.

I did find a few cars out. Also, I made a mistake for tomorrows start time... Stock out first at 10AM.

Ken Miele · 06-19-2025, 06:30 PM

Well the rains came through, and boy did it come down. It lasted about 20 minutes, but the wind gusts that lasted about 5 minutes... well you can see what damage was done. Small awnings were everywhere if you did not tie them down. Even some big awnings could not handle the 40 to 50 mph gusts.

Carguy49 · 06-19-2025, 06:58 PM

Thanks for all the photos and the rolling in videos.

Look like some intense winds, hope all are safe and no injuries to anyone or damage to any cars.

06-18-2025, 01:07 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,542 Times in 1,522 Posts	"Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Hey guys, we are here at VMP for the Virginia NHRA Nationals. A week off from Bristol, and we hit the road again. Weather looks good as far as rain is concerned, but it will be hot this week. Stacking will be on the entrance road in the two right lanes going into the track, not the grass field like last year. Parking is Thursday, I'll be back tomorrow with part 2.

06-18-2025, 03:25 PM	#2
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 819 Likes: 3,514 Liked 642 Times in 192 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals OMG not even a donut stick or twinkie for a snack? Just kidding my friend Thank You for all that you do!

06-19-2025, 12:07 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,542 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Good morning folks, or should I say good afternoon as its almost noon time. Its hot, temps are already in upper 80's but no rain. We might have a shower later this evening, but the rest of the week is clear, but hot. I did get a great shady spot to park under. Parking was quick and smooth. There are plenty of spots to choose from. Hats off to the parking crew, they were done in about 45 minutes. I guess it helps that we are light with the car count. 3 qualifiers tomorrow along with first round. 9am start time with Stock out first. I'll be back later with photos from the pits.

06-19-2025, 05:51 PM	#4
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,542 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Well guys, I have to admit it does not feel like a Nation event. The Sportsman pits are scattered everywhere, it kind of looks like an an Open race. The Pro's are filling up but the Sportsman pits look empty compared to other National events. We have some heavy rain moving through right now, but it should end soon. As I said in my last post the rest of the race should be clear, but hot. I did find a few cars out. Also, I made a mistake for tomorrows start time... Stock out first at 10AM. Attached Thumbnails

06-19-2025, 06:30 PM	#5
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,542 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Well the rains came through, and boy did it come down. It lasted about 20 minutes, but the wind gusts that lasted about 5 minutes... well you can see what damage was done. Small awnings were everywhere if you did not tie them down. Even some big awnings could not handle the 40 to 50 mph gusts. Attached Thumbnails

06-19-2025, 06:58 PM	#6
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,972 Likes: 2,457 Liked 2,928 Times in 703 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Thanks for all the photos and the rolling in videos. Look like some intense winds, hope all are safe and no injuries to anyone or damage to any cars. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.