Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open

Dan Bernay · 06-26-2011, 06:21 AM

Thanks Jack,any info is appreciated.

Don Fardie · 06-26-2011, 12:32 PM

Looks like they may be dodging the last bullets of rain. Talked to Casey last night and he said they'll run it Monday if needed. Hopefully they can get in all in today.

Jack Matyas · 06-26-2011, 08:42 PM

Big miracle - even with rain today Bob Lang and his small group of D1 guys managed to get this race in tonight .By 7pm tonight they ran the final with 42 racers showing up for first round earlier . The winner -- Jacques Blais with his sharp GT/EA Mustang along with the runner-up being Louis Gill driving the Perigny / LaFontaines owned '69 Camaro convertible . The final was - get this - a double red-light affair -006 and -007 -this should spark the first / worse red light debate again .
Thanks again to Gary Richard / PC Richard & Son who again sponsored this event that many are looking forward to next year already .
Also thanks go out to track owner Ronald Brunet & family who I'm told were wonderful hosts all weekend .

Dave Casey · 06-26-2011, 11:19 PM

Mother nature threw more showers and rain on Napierville Dragway this weekend than anyone should have to endure. One person was quoted as saying that they hadn't used up any tires or fuel, but their winch was toast after winching their race car in and out countless times. Saturday it would rain, almost dry and then rain again, that happened 4 or 5 times.

The track, D1, and the sponsors of this event really deserved better, but they hung in there and we had 2 time trials today(sunday) and then went right in eliminations. Track was good, there was a tail wind. With 8 cars left for the 2nd TT, it rained and soaked things good. an hour or so later they were back running.

I thought that the car count was good considering the weather. Border crossing was no problem. Do yourself a favor and get your passport, traveling north of the border is no big deal.

Thanks to the sponsors, and hosts for doing more with less this weekend

and a big congrats to Jacques Blais for a big win.

Marc LaBrecque · 06-27-2011, 09:33 AM

A big congrats to Jaque Blais ! Winning the big one in his motherland . Seems like the trick to going rounds is to retire . I've noticed it's working well for you and Al Mark

Marc

Mike Brogniez · 06-27-2011, 10:14 AM

Downloaded some pictures on facebook.
Look up Michel Mike Brogniez and go to Napierville open album.
Got a few of you Marc and Dave as well as other ASRA members.
MB

Dave Casey · 06-27-2011, 11:08 AM

One of the neatest things that I saw this weekend was the winner circle photo and excitement of the Father and 3 kids after they won the golf cart race Saturday. The track had a trophy for them and I believe that all 4 rode the cart in the event. Man those kids were happy, jumping around, it was great to see youth and excitement, looked happier than any lottery winner.

I lost and left early, so I missed Jacques' win, I'll bet there was excitement and smiles there too.

Congrats to all the winners

06-26-2011, 06:21 AM	#1
Dan Bernay Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 391 Likes: 2 Liked 13 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open Thanks Jack,any info is appreciated.

06-26-2011, 12:32 PM	#2
Don Fardie Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakeville, Ma Posts: 253 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open Looks like they may be dodging the last bullets of rain. Talked to Casey last night and he said they'll run it Monday if needed. Hopefully they can get in all in today. __________________ Don Fardie 1582 F/S B/G

06-26-2011, 08:42 PM	#3
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,931 Likes: 407 Liked 2,051 Times in 399 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open Big miracle - even with rain today Bob Lang and his small group of D1 guys managed to get this race in tonight .By 7pm tonight they ran the final with 42 racers showing up for first round earlier . The winner -- Jacques Blais with his sharp GT/EA Mustang along with the runner-up being Louis Gill driving the Perigny / LaFontaines owned '69 Camaro convertible . The final was - get this - a double red-light affair -006 and -007 -this should spark the first / worse red light debate again . Thanks again to Gary Richard / PC Richard & Son who again sponsored this event that many are looking forward to next year already . Also thanks go out to track owner Ronald Brunet & family who I'm told were wonderful hosts all weekend . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 06-26-2011 at 08:45 PM.

06-26-2011, 11:19 PM	#4
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 794 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open Mother nature threw more showers and rain on Napierville Dragway this weekend than anyone should have to endure. One person was quoted as saying that they hadn't used up any tires or fuel, but their winch was toast after winching their race car in and out countless times. Saturday it would rain, almost dry and then rain again, that happened 4 or 5 times. The track, D1, and the sponsors of this event really deserved better, but they hung in there and we had 2 time trials today(sunday) and then went right in eliminations. Track was good, there was a tail wind. With 8 cars left for the 2nd TT, it rained and soaked things good. an hour or so later they were back running. I thought that the car count was good considering the weather. Border crossing was no problem. Do yourself a favor and get your passport, traveling north of the border is no big deal. Thanks to the sponsors, and hosts for doing more with less this weekend and a big congrats to Jacques Blais for a big win. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

06-27-2011, 09:33 AM	#5
Marc LaBrecque Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 706 Likes: 20 Liked 432 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open A big congrats to Jaque Blais ! Winning the big one in his motherland . Seems like the trick to going rounds is to retire . I've noticed it's working well for you and Al Mark Marc

06-27-2011, 10:14 AM	#6
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open Downloaded some pictures on facebook. Look up Michel Mike Brogniez and go to Napierville open album. Got a few of you Marc and Dave as well as other ASRA members. MB Last edited by Mike Brogniez; 06-27-2011 at 10:15 AM. Reason: Spelling

06-27-2011, 11:08 AM	#7
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 794 Times in 165 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open One of the neatest things that I saw this weekend was the winner circle photo and excitement of the Father and 3 kids after they won the golf cart race Saturday. The track had a trophy for them and I believe that all 4 rode the cart in the event. Man those kids were happy, jumping around, it was great to see youth and excitement, looked happier than any lottery winner. I lost and left early, so I missed Jacques' win, I'll bet there was excitement and smiles there too. Congrats to all the winners __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

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