Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Series

Jack Matyas · 05-25-2013, 06:29 AM

Holy cow - what a difference today .Sunshine and blue skies but cold very , very cold as right now its only high forties with expected temperatures to be only low sixties this afternoon with a slight breeze . Brrrrrrrr - furnace ran all night .Did I mention this coming Friday at Englishtown its to be 90 degrees ..........Hmmmmmm .

Dinner last night ? Yep - Shady Maple, couldn't turn down an offer from Lenny and Dawn Croteau from Ultimate Converters along with Marc and Joanne LaBrecque from Diamond RV .Even the women enjoyed themselves with some shopping after the fine meal we had .

I understand we're back on schedule today with Stock going out at 8:30 .........later ! !

Michael Beard · 05-25-2013, 08:08 AM

"Slight breeze" is forecast to be 17-22 mph sustained all day. We may hit mid 60s today but it's not going to feel like it! The wind has been simply biting.

I still don't understand the thinking behind starting back at the top of the order. They did it at Atco the other year too, more than once, which left some classes making three runs before some classes were ever on the track. I was really anxious to make a hit in the Volare yesterday. You'd figure they would pick up where they left off.

Time to get around!

Steve Calabro · 05-25-2013, 08:40 AM

They always use Stock or SuperStreet to "prep/test" the track.

Wish I was there!

Bob Don · 05-25-2013, 08:47 AM

Jack, Yo Ken, and Mike - Thanks for all the photos and reports. Much appreciated!

Ultimate Converter Concepts · 05-28-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Holy cow - what a difference today .Sunshine and blue skies but cold very , very cold as right now its only high forties with expected temperatures to be only low sixties this afternoon with a slight breeze . Brrrrrrrr - furnace ran all night .Did I mention this coming Friday at Englishtown its to be 90 degrees ..........Hmmmmmm .

Dinner last night ? Yep - Shady Maple, couldn't turn down an offer from Lenny and Dawn Croteau from Ultimate Converters along with Marc and Joanne LaBrecque from Diamond RV .Even the women enjoyed themselves with some shopping after the fine meal we had .

I understand we're back on schedule today with Stock going out at 8:30 .........later ! !

Thanks for a great weekend...even though the weather was a little less than cooperative. It was great seeing the Div 1 guys and gals, there is not a better division in the country! Thanks to all, especially to Marc and Joanne LaBrecque and yourself for the hospitality.

Michael Beard · 05-28-2013, 09:37 AM

Michael Beard · 05-28-2013, 09:57 AM

While it was great to see Christina DiBartolomeo manning the pumps this weekend, I'll admit I missed seeing our Div. 3 VP dog...

Jack Matyas · 05-28-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Yeah - I'd do alot for a Klondike bar ...........

05-25-2013, 06:29 AM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 411 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Holy cow - what a difference today .Sunshine and blue skies but cold very , very cold as right now its only high forties with expected temperatures to be only low sixties this afternoon with a slight breeze . Brrrrrrrr - furnace ran all night .Did I mention this coming Friday at Englishtown its to be 90 degrees ..........Hmmmmmm . Dinner last night ? Yep - Shady Maple, couldn't turn down an offer from Lenny and Dawn Croteau from Ultimate Converters along with Marc and Joanne LaBrecque from Diamond RV .Even the women enjoyed themselves with some shopping after the fine meal we had . I understand we're back on schedule today with Stock going out at 8:30 .........later ! ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 05-25-2013 at 07:13 AM.

05-25-2013, 08:08 AM	#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 Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Series "Slight breeze" is forecast to be 17-22 mph sustained all day. We may hit mid 60s today but it's not going to feel like it! The wind has been simply biting. I still don't understand the thinking behind starting back at the top of the order. They did it at Atco the other year too, more than once, which left some classes making three runs before some classes were ever on the track. I was really anxious to make a hit in the Volare yesterday. You'd figure they would pick up where they left off. Time to get around! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

05-25-2013, 08:40 AM	#3
Steve Calabro Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 198 Likes: 225 Liked 43 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Series They always use Stock or SuperStreet to "prep/test" the track. Wish I was there! __________________ Steve Calabro 1199 STK, SS

05-25-2013, 08:47 AM	#4
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,497 Likes: 1,147 Liked 905 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Jack, Yo Ken, and Mike - Thanks for all the photos and reports. Much appreciated! __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

05-28-2013, 09:37 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 Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Series __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

05-28-2013, 09:57 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 Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Series While it was great to see Christina DiBartolomeo manning the pumps this weekend, I'll admit I missed seeing our Div. 3 VP dog... __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS