LIVE from Piedmont

Michael Beard · 04-30-2011, 02:02 PM

Q1 weather 62.7 F, 51%, 29.33, 1187' DA
Q2 weather 71.2 F, 39%, 29.31, 1764' DA
(Sorry, low signal here, ate up the phone battery). Chamber of Commerce, and a great turnout of folks here to enjoy it. 44 Stockers on the sheet first round, and 41 in Super Stock.

Greg Fulk made it down SE Ohio, Bill Bricker from Maryland, and just cars out of the woodwork, and I can even think of a number of "locals" who aren't here.

Saw the McDonald's SS/OA Cutlass, and said "That looks like an old Gary Chimeri car!" And the gentleman replied, "Yup, hasn't turned a tire in 15 years!"

With all the improvements they've made here at the track (many chronicled during the March CCRA event), it looks the work continues. Don't know when it was added, but the stands look like they've been refurbed with new boards and painted. There's a little landscaping or something planned for the area right in front of the short chute pit spot I found.

Got some SS pics I'll post when I get home.

Got to meet Bob Orme from DragRaceCentral, who also participates on ClassRacer.

Michael Beard · 04-30-2011, 11:47 PM

Ok, finally put the cell phone camera away and got out the real camera...

Michael Beard · 04-30-2011, 11:57 PM

pics...

Michael Beard · 04-30-2011, 11:59 PM

more pics...

Michael Beard · 05-01-2011, 12:01 AM

a continuation of photographic images...

Michael Beard · 05-01-2011, 12:04 AM

even more photos...

Michael Beard · 05-01-2011, 12:07 AM

Photo compendium addition...

BobOrme · 05-01-2011, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Q1 weather 62.7 F, 51%, 29.33, 1187' DA
Q2 weather 71.2 F, 39%, 29.31, 1764' DA
(Sorry, low signal here, ate up the phone battery). Chamber of Commerce, and a great turnout of folks here to enjoy it. 44 Stockers on the sheet first round, and 41 in Super Stock.

Greg Fulk made it down SE Ohio, Bill Bricker from Maryland, and just cars out of the woodwork, and I can even think of a number of "locals" who aren't here.

Saw the McDonald's SS/OA Cutlass, and said "That looks like an old Gary Chimeri car!" And the gentleman replied, "Yup, hasn't turned a tire in 15 years!"

With all the improvements they've made here at the track (many chronicled during the March CCRA event), it looks the work continues. Don't know when it was added, but the stands look like they've been refurbed with new boards and painted. There's a little landscaping or something planned for the area right in front of the short chute pit spot I found.

Got some SS pics I'll post when I get home.

Got to meet Bob Orme from DragRaceCentral, who also participates on ClassRacer.

No kidding about the low signal, but it was better than when I worked that event 2 years ago. There was no signal back then and the tower wireless had password protection that I couldn't get past - had to hardwire ethernet connect into their system. This time there was a signal, but I had to time my uploads to the number of bars showing. Too many smart phones in the pits were interfering with my aircard signal...!

I think everyone was pleasantly surprised by the turnout. A long day at the track is a very good thing when the reason is a whole bunch of cars.

It was great to finally meet you! I'll be at London next week (don't know if you're going to that one), and I'll be at Mooresville and Dunn-Benson next month.

04-30-2011, 02:02 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Piedmont Q1 weather 62.7 F, 51%, 29.33, 1187' DA Q2 weather 71.2 F, 39%, 29.31, 1764' DA (Sorry, low signal here, ate up the phone battery). Chamber of Commerce, and a great turnout of folks here to enjoy it. 44 Stockers on the sheet first round, and 41 in Super Stock. Greg Fulk made it down SE Ohio, Bill Bricker from Maryland, and just cars out of the woodwork, and I can even think of a number of "locals" who aren't here. Saw the McDonald's SS/OA Cutlass, and said "That looks like an old Gary Chimeri car!" And the gentleman replied, "Yup, hasn't turned a tire in 15 years!" With all the improvements they've made here at the track (many chronicled during the March CCRA event), it looks the work continues. Don't know when it was added, but the stands look like they've been refurbed with new boards and painted. There's a little landscaping or something planned for the area right in front of the short chute pit spot I found. Got some SS pics I'll post when I get home. Got to meet Bob Orme from DragRaceCentral, who also participates on ClassRacer. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 04-30-2011 at 11:22 PM. Reason: added pics

04-30-2011, 11:47 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Piedmont Ok, finally put the cell phone camera away and got out the real camera... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-30-2011, 11:57 PM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Piedmont pics... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-30-2011, 11:59 PM	#4
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Piedmont more pics... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

05-01-2011, 12:01 AM	#5
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05-01-2011, 12:04 AM	#6
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Piedmont even more photos... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

05-01-2011, 12:07 AM	#7
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Piedmont Photo compendium addition... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS