Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals

Winklovic · 10-03-2013, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Brent, its a 376ci, modified engine, not sure what cylinder head he runs.

See you all tomorrow...

Thanks!

Jack Matyas · 10-03-2013, 06:33 AM

Good morning all - In just a little more than two and a half hours we'll hit the track finally - as some have been here since Sunday waiting their turn at the Maple Grove 1320 .As usual the place looks great with its manicured grass and vacumned roads .One thing about this organization - they're not short on staff to maintain the grounds or the track as its always first class .

OK , just as advertised the temperature is a chilly 55 at this moment but will climb to the low eighties again today .How this will effect performance is yet to be seen - if we get a barometer the next few days performance will not be affected much .When the Stockers run this morning it'll still be brisk so the possibility of some way under runs by the big players is very likely .

And speaking of chilly this is a good as time as any to tell you folks about the special delivery I received last night - boxes and boxes of freshly minted sweatshirts - the 'hoodie' type - perfect for this weather - they are black with orange lettering .Thanks Ken - just what I needed - more work .If I get a chance today I'll find someone to model one and post a pic .

Back in a few hours with news hopefully ....and maybe a shot or two from the lanes .......

modelman1960 · 10-03-2013, 09:03 AM

Hey Jack,
Would you please save 1 of the Hoodies for me in a Large size?
I'll be down for the Dutch next week. Thanks Jack and good luck this weekend. Make that COPO fly.
God Bless all this weekend, and be safe.
Walt

SteveH · 10-03-2013, 09:17 AM

Could someone tell me if there is parking at the farm on the pit side? I heard it was sold. Thanks

cutta · 10-03-2013, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Brent, its a 376ci, modified engine, not sure what cylinder head he runs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winklovic

Thanks!

There aren't alot of choices for cylinder heads so I would assume its W7/W8/W9 headed small block thats stroked and bored a little bit. Wes Leopold ran a 396ci W8 SBM combo for years in SS/AS for years before moving to the P5 SB Hemi motor.

Ken Miele · 10-03-2013, 09:42 AM

Stock is done for our first qualifying, weather is listed below for this morning's runs.

Fuel check was busy this morning.

temp 75
humid 56%
bar 29.52
DA 2231
no wind

Be back later...

Ken Miele · 10-03-2013, 10:45 AM

Super Stock is done with there first qualifying shot. Super Gas is running now.

This is the first in car cam of the weekend, Mickey Whaley in his 69 C/SA Camaro.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxb0o24ilPA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUIPkN6w3aT8XGT1a4QTqU6g"]1969 Camaro C Stock Maple Grove Race Way 2013 Mickey Whaley - YouTube[/ame]

Ken Miele · 10-03-2013, 11:10 AM

This in car cam is brought to you by JC Beattie Jr in his ATI 2012 SS/AAA COPO.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXe0hxm4gwQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUIPkN6w3aT8XGT1a4QTqU6g"]COPO Camaro 2012 - Maple Grove Raceway 2013 JC Beattie Jr ATI - YouTube[/ame]

Ken Miele · 10-03-2013, 01:07 PM

Super Stock in the lanes photos...

They are running first round of Super Comp, Super Stock is out next for first round of class. The weather is very warm 85, and most stockers ran about 10 slower than there early morning shot.

FED 387 · 10-03-2013, 01:58 PM

tell Mickey to put his face shield down!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-03-2013, 06:33 AM	#2
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,931 Likes: 407 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Good morning all - In just a little more than two and a half hours we'll hit the track finally - as some have been here since Sunday waiting their turn at the Maple Grove 1320 .As usual the place looks great with its manicured grass and vacumned roads .One thing about this organization - they're not short on staff to maintain the grounds or the track as its always first class . OK , just as advertised the temperature is a chilly 55 at this moment but will climb to the low eighties again today .How this will effect performance is yet to be seen - if we get a barometer the next few days performance will not be affected much .When the Stockers run this morning it'll still be brisk so the possibility of some way under runs by the big players is very likely . And speaking of chilly this is a good as time as any to tell you folks about the special delivery I received last night - boxes and boxes of freshly minted sweatshirts - the 'hoodie' type - perfect for this weather - they are black with orange lettering .Thanks Ken - just what I needed - more work .If I get a chance today I'll find someone to model one and post a pic . Back in a few hours with news hopefully ....and maybe a shot or two from the lanes ....... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-03-2013, 09:03 AM	#3
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Hey Jack, Would you please save 1 of the Hoodies for me in a Large size? I'll be down for the Dutch next week. Thanks Jack and good luck this weekend. Make that COPO fly. God Bless all this weekend, and be safe. Walt

10-03-2013, 09:17 AM	#4
SteveH Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Could someone tell me if there is parking at the farm on the pit side? I heard it was sold. Thanks

10-03-2013, 09:42 AM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,562 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Stock is done for our first qualifying, weather is listed below for this morning's runs. Fuel check was busy this morning. temp 75 humid 56% bar 29.52 DA 2231 no wind Be back later... Attached Thumbnails

10-03-2013, 10:45 AM	#7
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,562 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Super Stock is done with there first qualifying shot. Super Gas is running now. This is the first in car cam of the weekend, Mickey Whaley in his 69 C/SA Camaro. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxb0o24ilPA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUIPkN6w3aT8XGT1a4QTqU6g"]1969 Camaro C Stock Maple Grove Race Way 2013 Mickey Whaley - YouTube[/ame]

10-03-2013, 11:10 AM	#8
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,562 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals This in car cam is brought to you by JC Beattie Jr in his ATI 2012 SS/AAA COPO. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXe0hxm4gwQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUIPkN6w3aT8XGT1a4QTqU6g"]COPO Camaro 2012 - Maple Grove Raceway 2013 JC Beattie Jr ATI - YouTube[/ame]

10-03-2013, 01:07 PM	#9
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,562 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals Super Stock in the lanes photos... They are running first round of Super Comp, Super Stock is out next for first round of class. The weather is very warm 85, and most stockers ran about 10 slower than there early morning shot. Attached Thumbnails

10-03-2013, 01:58 PM	#10
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals tell Mickey to put his face shield down!!!!!!!!!!!!