Live from Beech Bend Sportsnational Open

Michael Beard · 05-24-2014, 01:08 PM

What a beautiful day indeed! It's also a big change from the cold and rainy conditions at Norwalk last week. It is shockingly fast out here -- guess that's what an actual barometer can do for you! The car was every bit as fast as Norwalk's average runs, and topped the mph mark by a smidge, despite a DA 1000' higher. 76.3F, 51%, 29.63, 1914' DA. It's generally calm, but every once in a while we get a rogue burst of a tailwind. Feels good back here in the shade of the treeline!

The time zone change along with a 10am start was nice. Got to sleep in and even had time to do a little cleaning on the car for once.

GlamourShotz(tm).

Big thanks to Kevin Cradduck and the whole NitroPlate crew for making the $5K S/SS Combo possible. It's a killer deal! When you need ANY parts coated, check out NitroPlate first, www.nitroplate.com. Outstanding quality,quick turnaround, great customer service, and big support for sportsman racing!

05-24-2014, 01:08 PM	#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 Beech Bend Sportsnational Open What a beautiful day indeed! It's also a big change from the cold and rainy conditions at Norwalk last week. It is shockingly fast out here -- guess that's what an actual barometer can do for you! The car was every bit as fast as Norwalk's average runs, and topped the mph mark by a smidge, despite a DA 1000' higher. 76.3F, 51%, 29.63, 1914' DA. It's generally calm, but every once in a while we get a rogue burst of a tailwind. Feels good back here in the shade of the treeline! The time zone change along with a 10am start was nice. Got to sleep in and even had time to do a little cleaning on the car for once. GlamourShotz(tm). Big thanks to Kevin Cradduck and the whole NitroPlate crew for making the $5K S/SS Combo possible. It's a killer deal! When you need ANY parts coated, check out NitroPlate first, www.nitroplate.com. Outstanding quality,quick turnaround, great customer service, and big support for sportsman racing! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS