"Live From" Summernationals - Englishtown, NJ

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Well I hated to do this, but Bob Bender said it was time for Jack to go. I gave Jack his pink slip with no severance pay and told him to be on his way.

Well I'm finally here and for a moment there I was free of this gig but he left me off the hook so I guess you guys and gals are stuck with me for another race .

But not without punishment for being late ....I'm so far from the starting line I'll have to stop for gas on the way there .No kidding - I could probably hitch a ride on Kalitta Air cause I already at the Airport here at Raceway Park .

And as for Bobby Bender and Co. - sour grapes is all .He had my bags packed last Sunday and was sending me home but gave it up and went home himself .....like they say here in the Great Northeast .........tough nuggies pal .

As for the Summernationals ......always a tough race and as usual it'll be hot and muggy .Its already 'close' at 10:30pm - whats it going to be like during class runoffs tomorrow afternoon ? But like many here I'm looking forward to it - and Ken along with myself will try and bring our members all the news and hopefully those who can't join us here will still feel like you're with us ----- stick around ........you'll like the ride ! ! !

[Bob Bender]

Jack you know I still I still love ya. Just kidding.

[Ken Miele]

A few more photos as it looks like Jack's camera is broke.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

A few more photos as it looks like Jack's camera is broke.

Not on your life my friend - I did snap a few on the way in ........just couldn't resist .Its worse than drugs or alcohol or even cigs ...............

Did you even think for a sec that you caught me goofin' off ? ? Stay cool boss .......

I may have come to school late but not without my homework .

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning members and friends - let the Summernationals commence !! Actually they have partially because the Summer part has started - its humid and sticky even at this hour - only thing you could hear is the humming of generators - what will it be like at noon ?

This morning because of my near lakeside location I thought there was a "Duck Dynasty" film crew here but no -- it was just the ducks quacking nearby .Damn ! ! ! They have to be a little more quiet in the AM or they could end up under glass being dinner .....

This morning its already 76 degrees with 65% humidty and the barometer is just over 30 -- makes the final DA at 1800 .

Ran into Bob Lang and Dave Glick this morning who were working on the track into the wee hours last night and tell me its in terrific shape for today - thanks for your efforts boys .
Took a few shots just for fun ........later

[Jim Carter]

Jack:
The Summernats are back for sure, but the original D1 dime (quarter??) rocket appears to be sitting it out. I drove past Ray Golonka's house on my way to work today (as I do everyday) and I noticed the race car and trailer still in the yard. Call it what you will, but it ain't the Summernats without the big green Cadoo doing a burnout, putting a Cobra Jet or two in check!!
A fan favorite for sure, hopefully Ray will come down and sign autographs for the fans.

Let the time shotz begin!!
Be safe one and all!
Keep those coolers way stocked!!

Prez

[Ken Miele]

Talk about a hectic morning. We have two qualifying shots in stock already done. I have not had time to get any photos, but I did manage to get two in car cams. When it get a little less hectic I will try to get some more photos and videos.

We are getting ready for class, the weather is HOT ! .... 90 plus right now. the DA was 2800ft when we ran stock.

I will be back later....

[Chris Holbrook]

Track conditions are a joke! I know it's hot but come on I felt like a nitro car I'm ok coming all this way to put on a show and run the factory Stock class but give us a decent track to run on! Every factory stock guy I talked to said they were blowing the tires off. What a joke!

[John Duzac]

Originally Posted by Chris Holbrook

Track conditions are a joke! I know it's hot but come on I felt like a nitro car I'm ok coming all this way to put on a show and run the factory Stock class but give us a decent track to run on! Every factory stock guy I talked to said they were blowing the tires off. What a joke!

Bad news guys. As long as they are using PJ-1 for traction compound, you will have problems. If the track surface gets over 95, PJ-1 will not work. What happened to VHT traction compound? Will they use PJ-1 for the pros??? All you need to do is just walk out onto the track and see if the traction compound wants to pull your shoes off. We all know what that feels like. If your shoes feel like they are not stuck to the track, then the track is not sticky and the traction compound is not working! It is just that simple.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Chris Holbrook

Track conditions are a joke! I know it's hot but come on I felt like a nitro car I'm ok coming all this way to put on a show and run the factory Stock class but give us a decent track to run on! Every factory stock guy I talked to said they were blowing the tires off. What a joke!

You might be on to something Chris -- Three tries for me and I've not made it down the track once today ............