Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open

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

mat H/SA · 06-27-2011, 12:23 PM

Thanks to all of you who came

Hope that next year the weather will be on our side

A big thank you tho Ronald and is crew at the track, did a great job of drying the track, and prep, (talk to Bob Broadbent haha)

Thanks to all the sponsors Gafftech solution, EDF and others for a great race

See you all soon

Just A Fan · 06-27-2011, 02:22 PM

Congrats Jacques!!

Jacques Blais · 06-29-2011, 07:57 PM

Thanks for all the Congrats!
PS: Regarding the double red light affair, just to set the record straight, per NHRA rule whoever red-lights first looses and he red-lit first.

He had -0.007 ran 10.17 on his 10.15 dial
I had -0.006 ran 9.75 on my 9.75 dial

No need for worst red-light debate, since I would have won anyway, because I was the one that had the -0.006 red-light.

Thanks,
Jacques Blais
1224 GT/EA

06-26-2011, 11:19 PM	#1
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 789 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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 789 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

06-27-2011, 12:23 PM	#5
mat H/SA Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shefford,Qc Can Posts: 295 Likes: 10 Liked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open Thanks to all of you who came Hope that next year the weather will be on our side A big thank you tho Ronald and is crew at the track, did a great job of drying the track, and prep, (talk to Bob Broadbent haha) Thanks to all the sponsors Gafftech solution, EDF and others for a great race See you all soon

06-27-2011, 02:22 PM	#6
Just A Fan Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stafford Springs, CT Posts: 86 Likes: 7 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open Congrats Jacques!! __________________ Andy DaRos Stafford Springs, CT

06-29-2011, 07:57 PM	#7
Jacques Blais Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Almost "Live" from the NHRA Napierville National Open Thanks for all the Congrats! PS: Regarding the double red light affair, just to set the record straight, per NHRA rule whoever red-lights first looses and he red-lit first. He had -0.007 ran 10.17 on his 10.15 dial I had -0.006 ran 9.75 on my 9.75 dial No need for worst red-light debate, since I would have won anyway, because I was the one that had the -0.006 red-light. Thanks, Jacques Blais 1224 GT/EA