"Live From" 2025 US Nationals

[Mike Merk]

Originally Posted by Carguy49

Love all the pictures. I really like the picture of The Barn, waiting for Jim Marshall. I believe I know the guys (Larry and Mike Merk) who built the Malibu Wagon for Jim and Pam. They only build top notch stuff. Should go through The Barn with no problem.

OOPS - - - Looks like Jim is in the Camaro for Indy, Oh well, that car should pass, as well.

Ron - Yes, Larry & I built Jim's wagon as a roller. We didn't have anything to do with the power plant though. I wish I knew how to make power like that.

[Doug Walker]

Wednesday afternoon super stocks

[Ken Miele]

Good morning everyone, not as chilly. I will post weather numbers below as 7:55am. Stock is already in the lanes with classes A through F. I will post photos later today and tomorrow after I'm done with class... lots to edit but I'll get it done. Mean while enjoy the Hemi Shoutout in the lanes.

Temp 60
Humid 73%
Bar 29.22
DA 1530
Water Grains 58
Wind calm

[Frank Castros]

Doug,
Thanks for the great photos of the greatest car show on earth!

[Ken Miele]

Hey guys, yeah... its raining. Not sure how many class cars are left. We had some rain that put racing on hold. It stopped and the track was almost dry, but the rains are back. The rain is supposed quit for good within the next hour or two.

I did get to run my class, and did come away with a win. It was a bitter sweet win as my good friend Tony Fagnilli in his COPO had the faster car, but because of the AFHS he did not want to get hit with HP. If he gets hit, he can no longer run AA. When looking at the time slip if he stayed into it, he would have ran between a 8.41 and 8.43. It would have been a great race and he probably would have got the win. Now he might not even qualify.

Not sure if other class cars are going through this issue, but its a dam shame when you can't let you car eat, especially at Indy.

I recorded my class experience... I start at my pit, go all the way through for the win and my time at the tear down barn and more.... yes they wanted to see a few things on my car. I hope to have it up tonight, so check back and see what class racers go through at Indy for the coveted Class trophy.

I few more shots from the pits...

[Nick Heath]

DRC posted a revised Hemi Shootout Q1. Wonder what the story is on all the DQs?

Psn---Num-Driver, Home Town, Car Type---------------Qual-ET--Qual-Spd-Top Spd

1 1968 Steve Comella, Webster NY, '68 Barracuda 8.299 161.54 161.54
2 2455 Jason Line, Troutman NC, '68 Barracuda 8.325 160.82 160.82
3 1058 Jimmy Daniels, Levittown PA, '68 Dart 8.331 161.34 161.34
4 1426 Bucky Hess, Bunker Hill WV, '68 Barracuda 8.356 157.71 157.71
5 7406 Eric Bell, Chandler AZ, '68 Barracuda 8.373 159.97 159.97
6 3651 Charlie Westcott, Albion MI, '68 Barracuda 8.379 160.18 160.18
7 574 David Bogner, Kearney NE, '68 Barracuda 8.624 154.88 154.88
8 5651 Rick Johnson, Wayzata MN, '68 Barracuda 8.633 154.16 154.16
9 4261 Doug Fazzolare, Ocean Springs MS, '68 Dart 8.767 152.95 152.95
10 5122 Jack Peterson, Hartford SD, '68 Barracuda 8.851 154.02 154.02
11 328X Jim Hensler, Noblesville IN, '68 Barracuda 9.172 128.73 128.73

------------ Not Qualified ------------

12 1990 David Barton, Sinking Spring PA, '68 Barracuda DQ
13 303H Ben Holt, Columbus OH, '68 Barracuda DQ
14 350 Jim Pancake, Cardington OH, '68 Dart DQ
15 2009 Terry Erwood, DeLand FL, '68 Barracuda DQ
16 2113 Anthony Rhodes, Charleston SC, '68 Barracuda DQ
17 1979 JR Baum, Wellsville PA, '68 Dart DQ

[Kevin Panzino]

There were at least 6 NHRA tech guys, including Wesley Roberson ALL OVER the HEMI cars next to the barn/fuel check after Q1. They were measuring wheelbase, checking for the inner fender 'hump modification', checking carb offset spacing, and likely many other items I wasn't able to see, nor would it have been appropriate for me to stand over them and watch. I took a bunch of pictures of the overall scene, and will post them when I get real internet.

They were definitely taking things seriously !


Kp

[MoJo Risen]

Randy Eakins Goes 9.914 on his 11.35 index for a -1.436 under.

This is instant Horsepower and a 1st row seat to the teardown Barn..

Correct me if I'm wrong..


Thats the 2019 302 Na Cobrajet.

[Nick Heath]

Originally Posted by MoJo Risen

Randy Eakins Goes 9.914 on his 11.35 index for a -1.436 under.

This is instant Horsepower and a 1st row seat to the teardown Barn..

Correct me if I'm wrong..


Thats the 2019 302 Na Cobrajet.

At only 117mph as well, with a broken car in the other lane. Sheesh.

Although, I don't believe that combination will be too hurt by the extra HP...

[JGarey]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Great day at Indy considering the AHFS is in effect.
Jim Boudreau!
Hemi Challenge coverage was great! Thanks Mike and of course Mr. Herb!
Indy without the Wenzel Bros. is just different.

I guess I missed it,is Dave and Ben ok? Or did they sell the Camaro?