"Live"from the New England Nationals

Dave Casey · 06-19-2014, 01:49 PM

Just finished Q2 for stock, the temp went much higher than expected, 87 first run, 88 2nd run. Most ran alittle slower than expected. Traction was ok for me and most, did see some spin, Both of Bob Letelliers COPO's cars spun bad on the second run. Wind is strong, but mostly cross.

The weather is just outstanding, SS is running Q2 momentarily.

The NHRA tech dept has caught some with fake front batteries in stock, caught them in tech and made them change them.

Larry Hill · 06-19-2014, 01:56 PM

I wonder how much that will cost them? Will it be money or time off? I hope it will be just a warning with a smile. It could have been worse, check them after last qualifying run and DQ them for not having legal run!

Dave very good reporting.

Ed Carpenter · 06-19-2014, 04:46 PM

Only 34 SS? Surprising

david ring · 06-19-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by deuces wild

Only 34 SS? Surprising

D1 racers are spoiled-they think driving more rhan three hours is tooq much.

Ken Miele · 06-19-2014, 08:12 PM

Dave, thanks so much for the live report. John DiBartolomeo from
Drag Racing Action Magazine www.dragracingaction.com sent me some great actions shots from todays qualifying.

Ken Miele · 06-19-2014, 08:14 PM

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Ken Miele · 06-19-2014, 08:17 PM

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Mike Jones · 06-20-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by deuces wild

Only 34 SS? Surprising

Could they be in Bristol or Columbus?

Mike A114 P/SA

Tom Goldman · 06-20-2014, 11:53 AM

Final round of Stock qualifying is finished . Looks like the average pick up in ET was .05 with more than a few picking up as much as .15 .
Weather at 11:15 , 29.78" baro , 71.9 deg ,36% RH, .283 Vapor pressure , density altitude of 1211 feet. 43 grains of moisture and a 10 mph cross wind
I'll try to get pics of the final Q sheet when it's up .

cad · 06-20-2014, 02:57 PM

Audiocast just said Thomas Fletcher did a full 360 at the finish line while racing Biondo in r1.

06-19-2014, 01:49 PM	#1
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 794 Times in 165 Posts	Re: "Live"from the New England Nationals Just finished Q2 for stock, the temp went much higher than expected, 87 first run, 88 2nd run. Most ran alittle slower than expected. Traction was ok for me and most, did see some spin, Both of Bob Letelliers COPO's cars spun bad on the second run. Wind is strong, but mostly cross. The weather is just outstanding, SS is running Q2 momentarily. The NHRA tech dept has caught some with fake front batteries in stock, caught them in tech and made them change them. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

06-19-2014, 01:56 PM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,721 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: "Live"from the New England Nationals I wonder how much that will cost them? Will it be money or time off? I hope it will be just a warning with a smile. It could have been worse, check them after last qualifying run and DQ them for not having legal run! Dave very good reporting. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 06-19-2014 at 01:59 PM.

06-19-2014, 04:46 PM	#3
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: "Live"from the New England Nationals Only 34 SS? Surprising __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

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06-20-2014, 11:53 AM	#9
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 891 Liked 882 Times in 236 Posts	Re: "Live"from the New England Nationals Final round of Stock qualifying is finished . Looks like the average pick up in ET was .05 with more than a few picking up as much as .15 . Weather at 11:15 , 29.78" baro , 71.9 deg ,36% RH, .283 Vapor pressure , density altitude of 1211 feet. 43 grains of moisture and a 10 mph cross wind I'll try to get pics of the final Q sheet when it's up . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

06-20-2014, 02:57 PM	#10
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: "Live"from the New England Nationals Audiocast just said Thomas Fletcher did a full 360 at the finish line while racing Biondo in r1.