Pictures and Info From The Dutch Classic

George Mirza · 10-22-2010, 07:40 PM

The morning stock qualifing session was as about as good as it gets. I had -131ft with a cross tailwind, more cross than tail. I didn't get a qualifing sheet, sorry, but draw has them. Not sure how many cars, but has to be 120-130.

A few runs to note after 1 round of class, AA/SA Mustang 9.65 139, Dave Casey A/S 9.94 (record) Gene Monahan J/SA 11.31 (record) Scott Gove SS/AM 7.96, fastest SS pass ever, couldn't back it up, when SS had back up runs the track was getting cold and going away. Other cars in the barn, Brian Filbrick, Cecil Frazier, Clayton Wright, Wes Leopold Jr.and a few more they are going to do tomorrow. Nitro Joe has more on SS.

The Hemi Shootout cars had their share of problems getting down the track, both Warfish cars had to shut off, and many of the others had big time radial wobble. Most ran mid 8.40's - 8.60's.

Comp never saw the track, and TD and TS didn't finish their qualifing sessions either. It was a cold windy day with leaves blowing through the lights and the great air taking it's toll on the season old parts. I'm sure if they ran comp someone would have crashed, it was that iffy.

Weather for Saturday looks better with temps in mid 60's and less wind. The schedule is 1st rd of stock at 9 am followed by sst and thats about all they told us. Hopefully the track can handle the Hemi cars, it should be a great race.

George Mirza

Frank Castros · 10-22-2010, 07:45 PM

George,
Thanks for your update.

Ken Miele · 10-22-2010, 10:13 PM

More action shots from John DiBartolomeo from DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine www.dragracingaction.com

Ken Miele · 10-22-2010, 10:17 PM

And more action shots from John DiBartolomeo from DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine www.dragracingaction.com

thomas sheehan · 10-23-2010, 03:09 PM

Jim McBean sent these pics to me from the SS teardown barn.......

Scott Gove

Carl Milano

Bill Davis

DanGrippo · 10-23-2010, 11:30 PM

I'm no Tom Sheehan, but here is some stuff from Friday & Saturday
-Dan Grippo

DanGrippo · 10-23-2010, 11:41 PM

A few more (tear down, Hemi final, etc):

10-22-2010, 07:40 PM	#1
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pictures and Info From The Dutch Classic The morning stock qualifing session was as about as good as it gets. I had -131ft with a cross tailwind, more cross than tail. I didn't get a qualifing sheet, sorry, but draw has them. Not sure how many cars, but has to be 120-130. A few runs to note after 1 round of class, AA/SA Mustang 9.65 139, Dave Casey A/S 9.94 (record) Gene Monahan J/SA 11.31 (record) Scott Gove SS/AM 7.96, fastest SS pass ever, couldn't back it up, when SS had back up runs the track was getting cold and going away. Other cars in the barn, Brian Filbrick, Cecil Frazier, Clayton Wright, Wes Leopold Jr.and a few more they are going to do tomorrow. Nitro Joe has more on SS. The Hemi Shootout cars had their share of problems getting down the track, both Warfish cars had to shut off, and many of the others had big time radial wobble. Most ran mid 8.40's - 8.60's. Comp never saw the track, and TD and TS didn't finish their qualifing sessions either. It was a cold windy day with leaves blowing through the lights and the great air taking it's toll on the season old parts. I'm sure if they ran comp someone would have crashed, it was that iffy. Weather for Saturday looks better with temps in mid 60's and less wind. The schedule is 1st rd of stock at 9 am followed by sst and thats about all they told us. Hopefully the track can handle the Hemi cars, it should be a great race. George Mirza

10-22-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,975 Likes: 2,599 Liked 2,727 Times in 961 Posts	Re: Pictures and Info From The Dutch Classic George, Thanks for your update.

10-22-2010, 10:13 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,560 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Pictures and Info From The Dutch Classic More action shots from John DiBartolomeo from DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine www.dragracingaction.com Attached Thumbnails

10-22-2010, 10:17 PM	#4
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,560 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Pictures and Info From The Dutch Classic And more action shots from John DiBartolomeo from DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine www.dragracingaction.com Attached Thumbnails

10-23-2010, 03:09 PM	#5
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Pictures and Info From The Dutch Classic Jim McBean sent these pics to me from the SS teardown barn....... Scott Gove Carl Milano Bill Davis __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046

10-23-2010, 11:30 PM	#6
DanGrippo Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 70 Likes: 177 Liked 70 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Pictures and Info From The Dutch Classic I'm no Tom Sheehan, but here is some stuff from Friday & Saturday -Dan Grippo Attached Thumbnails

10-23-2010, 11:41 PM	#7
DanGrippo Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 70 Likes: 177 Liked 70 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Pictures and Info From The Dutch Classic A few more (tear down, Hemi final, etc): Attached Thumbnails

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