"Live" from Indy 2014 60th US Nationals - Page 3

Ken Miele · 09-02-2014, 12:09 AM

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Ken Miele · 08-26-2014, 08:12 AM

Good morning all, and I'm still not at Indy. We are about 50 miles east and should be there soon. I was hoping to be here yesterday and parked, but it was just not in the cards.

This week I'm driving the Cook Brother's 2014 Cobra Jet. Its the same car Sal Biondo has been driving this year. They changed it from a 2010 428 combo to a 2014 429 combo to run FS/B. It has been a thrash to get this car ready for Indy, and we hope we have all our ducks in a row and the car runs well.

I'm sure it will be a while before we are parked and get settle in. I hope to have some photos by the end of the day, stay tuned...

Below are two photos of the new look. The 2014 CJ has a different hood, front and rear bumpers, along with new head lights and tail lights.

Larry Hill · 08-26-2014, 08:30 AM

We are here FINALLY!! We got here about 10:30 last night. A big storm was coming up, so they parked us on the round track. But if it rained last night, I never heard it!

We have a service man from Cummins Crosspointe, the Onan dealer here already working on our generator. Looks like it probably needs parts. More on it later.

It looks like they parked lots of rigs yesterday, maybe even after dark trying to miss the storm. We are # 431. I will try to get some pics after we get in and set up, but that may be a while.

More later.

countrypuppy4865 · 08-26-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Good morning all, and I'm still not at Indy. We are about 50 miles east and should be there soon. I was hoping to be here yesterday and parked, but it was just not in the cards.

This week I'm driving the Cook Brother's 2014 Cobra Jet. Its the same car Sal Biondo has been driving this year. They changed it from a 2010 428 combo to a 2014 429 combo to run FS/B. It has been a thrash to get this car ready for Indy, and we hope we have all our ducks in a row and the car runs well.

I'm sure it will be a while before we are parked and get settle in. I hope to have some photos by the end of the day, stay tuned...

Below are two photos of the new look. The 2014 CJ has a different hood, front and rear bumpers, along with new head lights and tail lights.

Ken,
I'm not a Ford guy by any means, but I think this may be my favorite of all the cobra jets. It already looked good and I think the 14 looks even better!

Ken Miele · 08-26-2014, 04:31 PM

Thanks Jimmy, the Cook's along with there whole crew worked day and night to get the new car ready for Indy.

Its hot and humid here, but as you can see by the first two photos, Redman and his crew did a great job getting everyone parked. Its a little tight for some, but that's Indy. We got here about 11:30 and the stacking area was cleared, amazing how they could move over 400 rigs in a few hours, hats off.

I was able to get a few photos between tech and trying to get settle. I will try to get more later, but some thunderstorms are coming through and its a mad dash to put everything away.

The engine photo is the new 429 Cobra Jet in the Cook car, I thought some of you might be interested it what it looks like. Also here is Dan Fletcher's new COPO all done up in Peak colors.

ATI Performance Products · 08-26-2014, 04:52 PM

4800 feet on the DA this afternoon, then wind, then lots of rain, now rain and sun....Where is the rainbow?

Is the revised schedule anywhere online to print? I heard SS is not out first....big surprise.

Jason Kenny · 08-26-2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ATI Performance Products

Is the revised schedule anywhere online to print? I heard SS is not out first....big surprise.

http://www.nhra.net/2014/images/NHRA...edule%20II.pdf

west coast · 08-26-2014, 05:03 PM

Well the wind picked up and it just dumped rain here. We have been here since saturday afternoon. It has been hot for the guys from the west coast. More copos, CJs and challengers you could shake a stick at. This place is cool. Never seen this many stockers that are going to be bad *ss fast.

KThomas · 08-26-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by west coast

Well the wind picked up and it just dumped rain here. We have been here since saturday afternoon. It has been hot for the guys from the west coast. More copos, CJs and challengers you could shake a stick at. This place is cool. Never seen this many stockers that are going to be bad *ss fast.

Keep us posted James, We are all chompin at the bit to get all the info we can.

Ken Miele · 08-26-2014, 11:20 PM

Sorry I have not posted much today, its been a long day. Lots of work on the CJ, but I think we will be okay for tomorrow. Stock will be out at 8:30, and I hope to have some in car videos along with more photos.

If you have not seen ronzneedforspeed photos from today's tech check out the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3913231&type=3

09-02-2014, 12:09 AM	#1
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08-26-2014, 08:12 AM	#2
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,901 Likes: 473 Liked 17,207 Times in 1,561 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy 2014 60th US Nationals Good morning all, and I'm still not at Indy. We are about 50 miles east and should be there soon. I was hoping to be here yesterday and parked, but it was just not in the cards. This week I'm driving the Cook Brother's 2014 Cobra Jet. Its the same car Sal Biondo has been driving this year. They changed it from a 2010 428 combo to a 2014 429 combo to run FS/B. It has been a thrash to get this car ready for Indy, and we hope we have all our ducks in a row and the car runs well. I'm sure it will be a while before we are parked and get settle in. I hope to have some photos by the end of the day, stay tuned... Below are two photos of the new look. The 2014 CJ has a different hood, front and rear bumpers, along with new head lights and tail lights. Attached Thumbnails

08-26-2014, 08:30 AM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,670 Likes: 1,967 Liked 10,877 Times in 2,255 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy 2014 60th US Nationals We are here FINALLY!! We got here about 10:30 last night. A big storm was coming up, so they parked us on the round track. But if it rained last night, I never heard it! We have a service man from Cummins Crosspointe, the Onan dealer here already working on our generator. Looks like it probably needs parts. More on it later. It looks like they parked lots of rigs yesterday, maybe even after dark trying to miss the storm. We are # 431. I will try to get some pics after we get in and set up, but that may be a while. More later. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-26-2014, 04:31 PM	#5
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,901 Likes: 473 Liked 17,207 Times in 1,561 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy 2014 60th US Nationals Thanks Jimmy, the Cook's along with there whole crew worked day and night to get the new car ready for Indy. Its hot and humid here, but as you can see by the first two photos, Redman and his crew did a great job getting everyone parked. Its a little tight for some, but that's Indy. We got here about 11:30 and the stacking area was cleared, amazing how they could move over 400 rigs in a few hours, hats off. I was able to get a few photos between tech and trying to get settle. I will try to get more later, but some thunderstorms are coming through and its a mad dash to put everything away. The engine photo is the new 429 Cobra Jet in the Cook car, I thought some of you might be interested it what it looks like. Also here is Dan Fletcher's new COPO all done up in Peak colors. Attached Thumbnails

08-26-2014, 04:52 PM	#6
ATI Performance Products Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 1 Post	Re: "Live" from Indy 2014 60th US Nationals 4800 feet on the DA this afternoon, then wind, then lots of rain, now rain and sun....Where is the rainbow? Is the revised schedule anywhere online to print? I heard SS is not out first....big surprise. __________________ ATI Racing

08-26-2014, 05:03 PM	#8
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 611 Likes: 12 Liked 228 Times in 75 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy 2014 60th US Nationals Well the wind picked up and it just dumped rain here. We have been here since saturday afternoon. It has been hot for the guys from the west coast. More copos, CJs and challengers you could shake a stick at. This place is cool. Never seen this many stockers that are going to be bad *ss fast. __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

08-26-2014, 11:20 PM	#10
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,901 Likes: 473 Liked 17,207 Times in 1,561 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy 2014 60th US Nationals Sorry I have not posted much today, its been a long day. Lots of work on the CJ, but I think we will be okay for tomorrow. Stock will be out at 8:30, and I hope to have some in car videos along with more photos. If you have not seen ronzneedforspeed photos from today's tech check out the link below. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3913231&type=3