"Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series

Jim Wahl · 02-06-2014, 11:12 PM

Ken, I'm not sure who told you it was 70 here today but I never saw it higher than 62. Altitude varied between 570ft and 1100ft. Humidity was 68 to 86% . 30% chance of rain tomorrow but it should be quick. The track is better than I have ever seen here. Jim

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MikeMoller · 02-06-2014, 11:15 PM

Jim,

Did you see my old Lebaron there testing, how did it run?

C and W Racing · 02-07-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Ken, I'm not sure who told you it was 70 here today but I never saw it higher than 62. Altitude varied between 570ft and 1100ft. Humidity was 68 to 86% . 30% chance of rain tomorrow but it should be quick. The track is better than I have ever seen here. Jim

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On top of that it was a cold 62. On the track comment, you can tell Wade is in the house.
Chuck

Ken Miele · 02-07-2014, 09:28 AM

Just got word it is raining... on hold for a while.

offroadr · 02-07-2014, 11:59 AM

Was that Velde Ford car originally from central IL? The Velde family had a few dealerships up here.

BRETV · 02-07-2014, 12:37 PM

Yes, Well we are from Pekin, IL, that's where my grandfather started the Dealerships at. They are actually owned now by his long time partner and his sons. The Thunderbolt my uncle built at his Ford store in Vero Beach, FL.

Bret Velde

Jim Craig · 02-07-2014, 01:26 PM

I guess fixing the pits wasn't high on the list of "to-do's"....although I heard that they did a great job with the track finish....good luck to everyone this weekend

Jim Wahl · 02-07-2014, 02:27 PM

Well the race is called for the day. The schedule now is tomorrow 9am with two shots and then at least one round of eliminations. Tech will remain open today until 5pm. More to come! Jim

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offroadr · 02-10-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BRETV

Yes, Well we are from Pekin, IL, that's where my grandfather started the Dealerships at. They are actually owned now by his long time partner and his sons. The Thunderbolt my uncle built at his Ford store in Vero Beach, FL.

Bret Velde

Cool, I am from Morton, small world.

02-06-2014, 11:12 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series Ken, I'm not sure who told you it was 70 here today but I never saw it higher than 62. Altitude varied between 570ft and 1100ft. Humidity was 68 to 86% . 30% chance of rain tomorrow but it should be quick. The track is better than I have ever seen here. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

02-06-2014, 11:15 PM	#2
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series Jim, Did you see my old Lebaron there testing, how did it run? __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

02-07-2014, 09:28 AM	#4
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,553 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series Just got word it is raining... on hold for a while.

02-07-2014, 11:59 AM	#5
offroadr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central IL Posts: 80 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series Was that Velde Ford car originally from central IL? The Velde family had a few dealerships up here.

02-07-2014, 12:37 PM	#6
BRETV Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 566 Likes: 4,138 Liked 776 Times in 199 Posts	Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series Yes, Well we are from Pekin, IL, that's where my grandfather started the Dealerships at. They are actually owned now by his long time partner and his sons. The Thunderbolt my uncle built at his Ford store in Vero Beach, FL. Bret Velde

02-07-2014, 01:26 PM	#7
Jim Craig Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clinton, OH Posts: 106 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series I guess fixing the pits wasn't high on the list of "to-do's"....although I heard that they did a great job with the track finish....good luck to everyone this weekend

02-07-2014, 02:27 PM	#8
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: "Not Live From" Orlando, NHRA Lucas Oil Series Well the race is called for the day. The schedule now is tomorrow 9am with two shots and then at least one round of eliminations. Tech will remain open today until 5pm. More to come! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.