Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Series - Page 8

Ed Fernandez · 07-24-2011, 10:31 PM

Whether you race in April,May,June,July,August,Sept or Oct someone always gets to win.
There's probably a different ideal schedule for every S/SS racer in the division.Who's to say one is better than the other?
I missed this race due to lack of funds.I would have been there,just like every other year I've raced Stock,since 1999,excluding 2004,again for lack of funds.
I would have gladly put up with the heat,like I've put up with multiple rain episodes,cold,
pollen attacks (remember Atco last year?).The way things are now,It looks like I'll be
sideligned till 2012,especially after embarrassing myself at Englishtown,the only race I ran this year.

Jack Matyas · 07-25-2011, 07:26 AM

Get this - In winning yesterday Katie Sepaneks' lights averaged .016 thru seven rounds of tough competition ..........think about that next time you line up against her ............

Tom Goldman · 07-25-2011, 08:15 AM

Gotta say that the track was EXCELLENT !
The track personell were friendly and the starting line crew really worked at keeping the hook there., and it was consistant.......150 deg track temp and I was hooked up every time!!
I did'nt mind the lenght of the trip as much as the condition of the roads, I dont know what Mass and Conn. do with the fuel taxes,but they dont appear to spend it on the highways!

SSDA Hemi · 07-25-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Gotta say that the track was EXCELLENT !
The track personell were friendly and the starting line crew really worked at keeping the hook there., and it was consistant.......150 deg track temp and I was hooked up every time!!
I did'nt mind the lenght of the trip as much as the condition of the roads, I dont know what Mass and Conn. do with the fuel taxes,but they dont appear to spend it on the highways!

AGREE WITH YOU 100%! had a great time despite the heat but would love to be here in September or October with some below sea level air...

Jack Matyas · 07-25-2011, 09:35 AM

Jim Samuels - Hey buddy , you must think we're all MIT graduates who read you on Drag Race Central .........What were you thinking ? Penultimate ? ? ? I had to look that one up ......Good job this weekend ! ! !

Todd Boyer · 07-25-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

Gotta say that the track was EXCELLENT !
The track personell were friendly and the starting line crew really worked at keeping the hook there., and it was consistant.......150 deg track temp and I was hooked up every time!!
I did'nt mind the lenght of the trip as much as the condition of the roads, I dont know what Mass and Conn. do with the fuel taxes,but they dont appear to spend it on the highways!

Hey Tom, forgive me, but which car were you there with ? Had I known, I'd have stopped by and said "Hi".

mannymen · 07-25-2011, 09:48 AM

All this track needs is a renovation like Norwalk's and I'm sure the cars & spectators will follow. As many trees that there are on the facilities, they could easily add a campground for those spectators & racers wishing to camp out. Hopefully they can get a Nat during the Fall timeframe. Just follow Bill Bader's fan friendly atmosphere plan and the owners will be all set.

david ring · 07-25-2011, 12:34 PM

I
The article in ND on NED said the track manager was talking to the Baders.

jwsamuel · 07-25-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Jim Samuels - Hey buddy , you must think we're all MIT graduates who read you on Drag Race Central .........What were you thinking ? Penultimate ? ? ? I had to look that one up ......Good job this weekend ! ! !

Just wanted to help you exercise that grey matter between your ears, Jack!

Jim

Dave Casey · 07-25-2011, 03:16 PM

I came out of my motorhome at the event and in the penumbra of my motorhome, I saw .............

OK Jim, don't look it up, what is the definition of "penumbra"

I will buy you dinner at a race if you know the answer without looking it up.

07-24-2011, 10:31 PM	#71
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se Whether you race in April,May,June,July,August,Sept or Oct someone always gets to win. There's probably a different ideal schedule for every S/SS racer in the division.Who's to say one is better than the other? I missed this race due to lack of funds.I would have been there,just like every other year I've raced Stock,since 1999,excluding 2004,again for lack of funds. I would have gladly put up with the heat,like I've put up with multiple rain episodes,cold, pollen attacks (remember Atco last year?).The way things are now,It looks like I'll be sideligned till 2012,especially after embarrassing myself at Englishtown,the only race I ran this year. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

07-25-2011, 07:26 AM	#72
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se Get this - In winning yesterday Katie Sepaneks' lights averaged .016 thru seven rounds of tough competition ..........think about that next time you line up against her ............ __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

07-25-2011, 08:15 AM	#73
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 859 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se Gotta say that the track was EXCELLENT ! The track personell were friendly and the starting line crew really worked at keeping the hook there., and it was consistant.......150 deg track temp and I was hooked up every time!! I did'nt mind the lenght of the trip as much as the condition of the roads, I dont know what Mass and Conn. do with the fuel taxes,but they dont appear to spend it on the highways! __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

07-25-2011, 09:35 AM	#75
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se Jim Samuels - Hey buddy , you must think we're all MIT graduates who read you on Drag Race Central .........What were you thinking ? Penultimate ? ? ? I had to look that one up ......Good job this weekend ! ! ! __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

07-25-2011, 09:48 AM	#77
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se All this track needs is a renovation like Norwalk's and I'm sure the cars & spectators will follow. As many trees that there are on the facilities, they could easily add a campground for those spectators & racers wishing to camp out. Hopefully they can get a Nat during the Fall timeframe. Just follow Bill Bader's fan friendly atmosphere plan and the owners will be all set. __________________ N/A

07-25-2011, 12:34 PM	#78
david ring Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oneonta.,NY Posts: 889 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se I The article in ND on NED said the track manager was talking to the Baders.

07-25-2011, 03:16 PM	#80
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,201 Likes: 233 Liked 774 Times in 164 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se I came out of my motorhome at the event and in the penumbra of my motorhome, I saw ............. OK Jim, don't look it up, what is the definition of "penumbra" I will buy you dinner at a race if you know the answer without looking it up. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK