Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA National Open

[Jack Matyas]

Well its late and after a hectic day I can finally gather my thoughts -- first , for those of you who are thinking we have mineshaft conditions here at Atco get rid of those thoughts .Today the track had teeth after they worked on it but the weather was anything but fantastic- all afternoon it was chilly and very damp .Those who went fast earned it the old fashioned way -- working hard on their combos .As the pic will show Mr.Oakes gave new meaning to "chillin" .

As you'll see from the early morning photo I took on the highway this morning it was not a nice drive over -- at one point visibility was nil at best .

If you're thinking about coming over -- just do it - plenty of parking left .

Gas and Diesel prices as you'll see are reasonable ( I can't believe I'm saying that ) on Route 73 near Berlin .

Time to jump in my jamies and catch a nap .........later .