"Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals.

[Ken Miele]

Sorry folks for the long delay between updates. Been catching up with friends have not seen in a while.

Stock is first out, 8:45 first round. Not sure about the rest, but I think SST is next and then SS for first round.

The weather is supposed to be the same for first round, getting the right dial in should not be a problem. Traction was very good too, and I expect the same for tomorrow.

Today was a long day with the water coming up. Not sure why we have this issue every year here, but it is a major problem.

The pros got all their runs in today, comp did not run. Tomorrow will be hectic. It will be interesting to see how much of the sportsman racing they can get done.

Below are some pictures of the crowed, as you can see this place fills up pretty fast. These shots are during the down time we had because of the water problems.

[Ken Miele]

Here are some great actions shots form. John DiBartolomeo
Editor-DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine. www.dragracingaction.com

[Jack Matyas]

For those who are here today it will be a long one as racing starts at 8:15 sharp and a very agressive schedule it is for both Sportsman and Pro's .

Yesterday had its ups and downs for sure - the Stock session was one of the best I've witnessed here at the Grove - watching the "Droozemobile" speed to the #1 spot showed me they are working on these new cars -- as it left the line it looked more and more like a traditional stocker - congrats to the "NewHemi" team --- and the delay - one of the longest while the Sun was shining - they tried hard but it took forever and I'm sure every member of the Safety Safari went to bed tired last evening - but one just has to ask -- what in the world keeps causing the water problems ? We thought they had been fixed but yesterday showed us that's not the case - at least not yet .

As for the fans - up and down for them also - I couldn't believe my eyes yesterday afternoon when after a several hour delay the stands were still packed -but in the end they were treated to spectacular Pro show late last evening . As you'll tell from the photos there were plenty of people here yesterday playing hookey from work .

In case you're interested its still chilly here in Pennsylvania - sounded like my furnace ran most of the night and at this moment its a balmy 52 degrees and climbing as the Sun comes up in half an hour - today will have less humidity and a tick better barometer with the high temp of 72 - sounds like it could be faster today .Low tonight to be 38 with possible frost .

One final thing -- go Phillies ! ! ! ! Didn't see that coming did you ...............