"Live From" NHRA - Sony/PCRichard Pennsylvania Dutch Classic

[Mickey Whaley]

Any new records

[rod butcher]

Was told it was 1500' DA with Baro @ 29.56

[Andys dad]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Yeah I know its only Wednesday, but parking and tech was open for this weeks Dutch Classic today, so I said what the heck and headed over to the Grove.

I have to say D1 came through again this week. Opening tech early is something they did not have to do, but Dave Ley was out here from late morning until the evening getting anyone teched in that got here early or were already here from the national event. There was a surprising amount of cars out today and I got some photos for everyone. Weather today was as perfect as you can get with temps in the lower 70's and no wind to speak of.

Tomorrow is supposed to be the same as today and I ran into three people going for records tomorrow. I talked to Jim Boudreau, he will be going for the B/SA record. Adam Kerr will be trying for the A/SA and AA/SA record. John Kakalecik will be going for the SS/CA record in his beautiful 70 hemi cuda. I'm sure there will be more cars going for records, the conditions look good for tomorrow, it should be a fun day.

Is the red '70 B/SA Camaro really a 454 - I did not recall it being in the guide - but who can keep up anyway with the ins and outs according to the NHRA rules?

[Dyno]

No 454 Camaro's were built. Would have been cool if they did.

[Dave Casey]

I ran the 2nd session, so I did not get any times, but I heard Jim Boudreau went 991

I believe Wayne Totaro went 10.07in B/S and10.13 later and I think he had an R on his car.

some rd 3 tt times

Pc Richards Camaro in B/SA 10.27
Miranian SS/DA 9.41
Jack Matyas 9.60
Ford A/S 10.27
Ficacci d/s 10.41
Ficacci sr A/S 9.98
DeMarzo H/SA 11.22
Petras G/S 10.93 that maybe the record
Kier A/SA lifted, don't know if he has backed up his earlier run
Francois Perard B/sa (not positive on his class) 10.49
Parker g/sa 10.86
Hertline ss/fa 9.54
Roell FSSG 9.45
Riley ss/ea 9.44
Fezell 8.48
Hoven d/sa 10.55
Miele aa/sa 9.87

I think I saw John Armstrong go 8.66 this morning 1 st session

It is now mid 70 's temp wise, not a great baro. lots of cars here that are not making runs for various reasons. it is $75 to run today, I spent the money because I wanted to make a few runs and there is a chance for some rain tomorrow. It can be much faster here, but the weather comfort wise is fantastic. A slight breeze has picked up, maybe a slight tail wind.

I am running my Camaro in g/s with a spare motor, happy to go 11.24 and 11.22

they are now up to 5th rd of time trials,and it is 2pm they have been running stock and super stock together all day, I doubt there will be a q sheet for today.

[Ken Miele]

Thanks Dave for keeping everyone up to date. I know 8 records that were set, tear will be tomorrow. The best shot of the day for records was this morning. Weather numbers now are as follows. A nice comfortable day for racing but not ideal for records.

I talked to Jim Boudreau, he said he went a 9.91 but that was in the slowest part of the day. He will try again tomorrow if the weather holds out. I'm sure me, Jack or Dave will have all the numbers and names for records as soon as they are done with tear down.

Temp 76
Humid 40%
Bar 29.53
Wind none to speak of
DA 2150

[Jack Matyas]

So today was unlike most other Dutch Classics I've attended - no long lines, and it was actually hot this afternoon ,And the weather sucked - no barometer ,no VP and the temperature and humidity was high .With the DA around 2000 there were not many records set .Even with these facts there were those who did OK - and no one bothered to tell David Barton that conditions were not good as he had that bad Challenger flying .If I'm not mistaken he was in FSS/B and went 8.54 @157 ! ! ! Even non Mopar people were inpressed with that Record setting performance .

[Jack Matyas]

OK - so just when you thought you've heard it all lets talk about mushrooms .Did you know that near Maple Grove under some oak trees there are mushrooms growing ? Not just any mushrooms but Sheep Head mushrooms .Speaking with NHRA Certification Team member Bob Komnath he told me of the partial truckload he harvested yesterday nearby.And will cook them tomorrow ......yum they look good ! ! ! I can't wait ................

[CWhitney]

Did any of the Hemi cars run today? Any times? Bucky there?

[Mike Jones]

Not just any mushrooms but Sheep Head mushrooms...


Not baaaad.

Mike A114
P/SA