"Live From" Z Max Four Wide - Page 4

Ken Miele · 04-13-2012, 11:12 PM

A few more...

Greg Hill · 04-14-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by C and W Racing

You do know that the reason stock got pushed back until last was because nhra was upset with them this morning when they took way too long getting to the lanes that it put them behind right away. So as punishment they moved them until last.
Chuck

They should close the lanes if people don't come up when they are called. A lot of people want to play the ladder game.

butch8908 · 04-14-2012, 08:59 AM

Hey Ken,
Will post some pictures from the first sessions yesterday later today. Didn't get to stay for the night runs. NHRA has to be concerned about the track and safety, but this was one of the worst scheduled event I have attended. They just don't realize that Sportsman racers pay the way for them. From now on, will probably see most of my racing at divisionals and sportsman spectacular. Don't need all the drama of the other guys.
Didn't get to see Bill Howell, but would like to get some decals. If you get some, I'll message you my address. Thanks.
Butch

Ken Miele · 04-14-2012, 09:54 AM

Good morning everyone, just got back from first round. I don't like to report the bad things that happen at the track but my round was not the way anyone would like to win. I was racing Randy Wilkes. The run was going okay for both of us until the finish line. I could not get to the the finish line first so I let him go. I saw is nose drop, but I did nothing think anything was wrong. My win light came on, so it was obvious he broke out. I looked down at my gauges and when I looked up Randy was heading for the wall is his lane. There was lots of smoke, I don't know if it was brakes or engine. The car did a 360 and I think he tagged the wall. I wanted to get as much distance as possible from him, so I did not know for sure what happened. I kept looking back and the car was sideways, he tried to straighten it out but then it went completely around. He is okay, It could have been worse and I am happy no one was hurt.

Be back later with more info....

James Perrone · 04-14-2012, 09:55 AM

Ladder game ?Because you dont rush up .. Anyone notice all the break outs?..Some times it helps to see whats going on .You cant believe what the computers says ...Common sense still works ,I think

Jim Wahl · 04-14-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

Ladder game ?Because you dont rush up .. Anyone notice all the break outs?..Some times it helps to see whats going on .You cant believe what the computers says ...Common sense still works ,I think

This is gunna hurt but I have to say ....... I agree with James on this. Weather monitors are not crystal balls! We still need to get to the lanes in a timely manner. Jim

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Ken Miele · 04-14-2012, 10:20 AM

Listens guys, I know this happens at that races, but that was not an issue at this race contrary to what was reported. There was no punishment for not showing up in a timely manner. The reason we were moved was simple, lots of oil downs and a few cars that hit the wall.

Please give it a rest, thank you.

TinSoldier 3215 · 04-14-2012, 10:40 AM

Hey Ken, Did Peter Biondo make 1 rd of class?? And if so how did he do? Thanks.

Ken Miele · 04-14-2012, 10:46 AM

Butch, sounds good pm me.

Pete did run class, but I think he was not going for a win. I don't know if he won, it should be up on DRC shortly.

TinSoldier 3215 · 04-14-2012, 10:49 AM

Thanks Ken!!

04-13-2012, 11:12 PM	#31
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04-14-2012, 08:59 AM	#33
butch8908 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 860 Likes: 40 Liked 1,028 Times in 201 Posts	Re: "Live From" Z Max Four Wide Hey Ken, Will post some pictures from the first sessions yesterday later today. Didn't get to stay for the night runs. NHRA has to be concerned about the track and safety, but this was one of the worst scheduled event I have attended. They just don't realize that Sportsman racers pay the way for them. From now on, will probably see most of my racing at divisionals and sportsman spectacular. Don't need all the drama of the other guys. Didn't get to see Bill Howell, but would like to get some decals. If you get some, I'll message you my address. Thanks. Butch

04-14-2012, 09:54 AM	#34
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Z Max Four Wide Good morning everyone, just got back from first round. I don't like to report the bad things that happen at the track but my round was not the way anyone would like to win. I was racing Randy Wilkes. The run was going okay for both of us until the finish line. I could not get to the the finish line first so I let him go. I saw is nose drop, but I did nothing think anything was wrong. My win light came on, so it was obvious he broke out. I looked down at my gauges and when I looked up Randy was heading for the wall is his lane. There was lots of smoke, I don't know if it was brakes or engine. The car did a 360 and I think he tagged the wall. I wanted to get as much distance as possible from him, so I did not know for sure what happened. I kept looking back and the car was sideways, he tried to straighten it out but then it went completely around. He is okay, It could have been worse and I am happy no one was hurt. Be back later with more info....

04-14-2012, 09:55 AM	#35
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,676 Likes: 3,380 Liked 1,821 Times in 425 Posts	Re: "Live From" Z Max Four Wide Ladder game ?Because you dont rush up .. Anyone notice all the break outs?..Some times it helps to see whats going on .You cant believe what the computers says ...Common sense still works ,I think __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

04-14-2012, 10:20 AM	#37
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Z Max Four Wide Listens guys, I know this happens at that races, but that was not an issue at this race contrary to what was reported. There was no punishment for not showing up in a timely manner. The reason we were moved was simple, lots of oil downs and a few cars that hit the wall. Please give it a rest, thank you.

04-14-2012, 10:40 AM	#38
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Live From" Z Max Four Wide Hey Ken, Did Peter Biondo make 1 rd of class?? And if so how did he do? Thanks.

04-14-2012, 10:46 AM	#39
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Z Max Four Wide Butch, sounds good pm me. Pete did run class, but I think he was not going for a win. I don't know if he won, it should be up on DRC shortly.

04-14-2012, 10:49 AM	#40
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Live From" Z Max Four Wide Thanks Ken!!