"Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS - Page 2

ssracer3821 · 10-22-2021, 11:14 AM

Way to go Tom Russell!

Carguy49 · 10-22-2021, 11:48 AM

Thank you Ken for all you do with photos and info, much appreciated.

No Dead Timing - - - YET!!!!!!

jmcarter · 10-22-2021, 12:08 PM

8.30’s on a 9 inch tire at the Rock, udaman Ken…glad the weather looks good for going that fast.

Ken Miele · 10-22-2021, 12:45 PM

The starting line had issues with some Stockers and a good amount of Super Stockers. It looks like it has come around, but who knows... I let you know on my next run. I did move around a little at the other end, but it might have just been the wind. The is no live timing at this race.

Super Stock Q1...

Frank Castros · 10-22-2021, 12:54 PM

Kenny,

Thank you for what you do and while you're racing no less!

Please explain how "Live Timing' works and why it's not available for this event.

No surprise about the starting line at the Rock and it's a shame for the racers and also for such a historic track, hopefully management will resolve this issue sooner than later.

Ken Miele · 10-22-2021, 02:04 PM

Frank, thanks for the kind words. As for the living timing, I was told no living timing, but no reason. I could not tell you how live timing works, but we have a good internet signal here. I'm guessing Rockingham is not set up for it.

The track is not great, I don't like to come down on tracks, but talking to the racers that come here a lot... well I can not repeat what they said, but its not good. I just came back from my run and it was good, I was in the right lane. My car got a little loose at the other end but its manageable. The left lane was not good for many Stockers, cars that never spin were making a hard right when they left the line. Low powered, high powered made no difference.

Also there is no one at the back of the lanes, Q1 was a cluster F***. I guess they are short staffed as there is still no one directing us as we come into the lanes. I'm done for the day, I think there will still be a 3rd shot, but there has been a lot of down time trying to fix the track issues.

I don't feel good about tomorrow for first round if they don't get a handle on the track. I hate to say this, but I'm not sure I will be back to this tack next season.

Carguy49 · 10-22-2021, 02:25 PM

Again, thanks for all the info and explanations. Sounds like track prep is a very real issue for Rockingham. Everyone be safe and have great weekend of racing

Too bad if they don't make the track hookable you all can't say "no thanks" and not race.

Safety is first and foremost important.

1matcoman · 10-22-2021, 02:52 PM

Live Timing is working for me.

Ken Miele · 10-22-2021, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1matcoman

Live Timing is working for me.

Go figure, I was told no live timing and now its on... here is the link.

https://www.nhra.com/results/2021/lu...22/live-timing

Stock Q2

Larry Hill · 10-22-2021, 03:33 PM

After your report, and that is what I expected about track prep, it makes me happy that we are home and watching UK basketball. If the team stands this year we will watch. Not sorry I got off track about standing for National Anthem!

10-22-2021, 11:14 AM	#11
ssracer3821 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, OH Posts: 323 Likes: 305 Liked 115 Times in 32 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Way to go Tom Russell!

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Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,971 Likes: 2,451 Liked 2,925 Times in 702 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Thank you Ken for all you do with photos and info, much appreciated. No Dead Timing - - - YET!!!!!! __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

10-22-2021, 12:08 PM	#13
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,368 Liked 3,169 Times in 970 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS 8.30’s on a 9 inch tire at the Rock, udaman Ken…glad the weather looks good for going that fast. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-22-2021, 12:45 PM	#14
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS The starting line had issues with some Stockers and a good amount of Super Stockers. It looks like it has come around, but who knows... I let you know on my next run. I did move around a little at the other end, but it might have just been the wind. The is no live timing at this race. Super Stock Q1...

10-22-2021, 12:54 PM	#15
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,959 Likes: 2,550 Liked 2,626 Times in 950 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Kenny, Thank you for what you do and while you're racing no less! Please explain how "Live Timing' works and why it's not available for this event. No surprise about the starting line at the Rock and it's a shame for the racers and also for such a historic track, hopefully management will resolve this issue sooner than later.

10-22-2021, 02:04 PM	#16
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Frank, thanks for the kind words. As for the living timing, I was told no living timing, but no reason. I could not tell you how live timing works, but we have a good internet signal here. I'm guessing Rockingham is not set up for it. The track is not great, I don't like to come down on tracks, but talking to the racers that come here a lot... well I can not repeat what they said, but its not good. I just came back from my run and it was good, I was in the right lane. My car got a little loose at the other end but its manageable. The left lane was not good for many Stockers, cars that never spin were making a hard right when they left the line. Low powered, high powered made no difference. Also there is no one at the back of the lanes, Q1 was a cluster F***. I guess they are short staffed as there is still no one directing us as we come into the lanes. I'm done for the day, I think there will still be a 3rd shot, but there has been a lot of down time trying to fix the track issues. I don't feel good about tomorrow for first round if they don't get a handle on the track. I hate to say this, but I'm not sure I will be back to this tack next season.

10-22-2021, 02:25 PM	#17
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,971 Likes: 2,451 Liked 2,925 Times in 702 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Again, thanks for all the info and explanations. Sounds like track prep is a very real issue for Rockingham. Everyone be safe and have great weekend of racing Too bad if they don't make the track hookable you all can't say "no thanks" and not race. Safety is first and foremost important. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 10-22-2021 at 02:28 PM.

10-22-2021, 02:52 PM	#18
1matcoman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 340 Likes: 821 Liked 350 Times in 134 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Live Timing is working for me.

10-22-2021, 03:33 PM	#20
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,919 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS After your report, and that is what I expected about track prep, it makes me happy that we are home and watching UK basketball. If the team stands this year we will watch. Not sorry I got off track about standing for National Anthem! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817