"Live From" Gainesville's Double Header

Ken Miele · 03-09-2016, 10:26 AM

Hello everyone,

Its good to be back racing again, and I will be bringing you reports from the Div 2 points race and the Gatornationals. I have been down here since last Wednesday. We were racing with the NMRA at Bradenton. Ford Performance starts the year off in Bradenton with the Cobra Jet Showdown, and we like to support it.

The first photo is of John Calvert's new 2016 Cobra Jet at the NMRA race. John and I raced in the third round, he sent me packing, but we still had a great time. John's good people, and he will be here next week. I think he decided to stay and run the new NMCA Factory Super Car class.

This year I teamed up with Bongiovanni Racing and will be in the 08 Cobra Jet, but the Shelby wont sit. Jim Morgan, long time friend and the engine builder for my Shelby will be behind the wheel at the Div 1 races.

There is a test session today starting at noon, and again tomorrow. The weather looks good and it should be in the mid 80 all week. Just a few shots of the rigs rolling in and getting parked.

Ken Miele · 03-09-2016, 01:32 PM

Testing should start shortly. The cars are starting come out of the trailers, so I grabbed a few shots. Okay folks, here is a little trivia, who is the guy in the last photo on the back window of Joe's car.

Tim H · 03-09-2016, 02:30 PM

thanks for pictures, I will guess Bill Murray (actor)

Eric Merryfield · 03-09-2016, 05:24 PM

I am guessing Don Corleone

Eric

Larry Hill · 03-09-2016, 05:57 PM

Great pictures, Ken!! I would guess Bill Murray, too! I sure wish we were there with ya'll this year, but things just didn't work out. Hopefully we will be ready to go by Atlanta!

Ya'll all have fun and eat up on all that good Florida seafood!

We will be keeping up with you on here!!

Patsy & Larry

Rat Raceway · 03-09-2016, 07:25 PM

It's Bill Murry! "Keep Calm and Chive On."

Ken Miele · 03-09-2016, 07:35 PM

Bill Murry it is, I too thought it might be the god father.

Hey Larry, we do miss you and Patsy, it wont be the same without your reports. I will do my best to keep everyone informed. A few more photos and a video of Eddie Brooks and Sterling Simons testing.

The last photo is possible my new tow vehicle. It does have a few downsides, poor mileage, a little to much heat on the trailer, but the upside is it has a 100,000 lbs. plus towing capacity.

Superfan1 · 03-09-2016, 07:38 PM

Yo Ken, thanks for your reporting; it's the next best thing to being there.

vic guilmino · 03-09-2016, 07:57 PM

wish i could be there but you are next best thing to being there

davidhuff · 03-09-2016, 08:54 PM

Thanks for the great pictures!

03-09-2016, 10:26 AM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	"Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Hello everyone, Its good to be back racing again, and I will be bringing you reports from the Div 2 points race and the Gatornationals. I have been down here since last Wednesday. We were racing with the NMRA at Bradenton. Ford Performance starts the year off in Bradenton with the Cobra Jet Showdown, and we like to support it. The first photo is of John Calvert's new 2016 Cobra Jet at the NMRA race. John and I raced in the third round, he sent me packing, but we still had a great time. John's good people, and he will be here next week. I think he decided to stay and run the new NMCA Factory Super Car class. This year I teamed up with Bongiovanni Racing and will be in the 08 Cobra Jet, but the Shelby wont sit. Jim Morgan, long time friend and the engine builder for my Shelby will be behind the wheel at the Div 1 races. There is a test session today starting at noon, and again tomorrow. The weather looks good and it should be in the mid 80 all week. Just a few shots of the rigs rolling in and getting parked. Attached Thumbnails

03-09-2016, 01:32 PM	#2
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Testing should start shortly. The cars are starting come out of the trailers, so I grabbed a few shots. Okay folks, here is a little trivia, who is the guy in the last photo on the back window of Joe's car. Attached Thumbnails

03-09-2016, 02:30 PM	#3
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,042 Likes: 1,077 Liked 482 Times in 159 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header thanks for pictures, I will guess Bill Murray (actor)

03-09-2016, 05:24 PM	#4
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03-09-2016, 05:57 PM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,650 Likes: 1,942 Liked 10,767 Times in 2,238 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Great pictures, Ken!! I would guess Bill Murray, too! I sure wish we were there with ya'll this year, but things just didn't work out. Hopefully we will be ready to go by Atlanta! Ya'll all have fun and eat up on all that good Florida seafood! We will be keeping up with you on here!! Patsy & Larry __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-09-2016, 07:25 PM	#6
Rat Raceway Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Denver Co Posts: 408 Likes: 282 Liked 35 Times in 17 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header It's Bill Murry! "Keep Calm and Chive On." __________________ Ross Gregory 5133 Stock,Super Stock 53 Top Dragster

03-09-2016, 07:35 PM	#7
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Bill Murry it is, I too thought it might be the god father. Hey Larry, we do miss you and Patsy, it wont be the same without your reports. I will do my best to keep everyone informed. A few more photos and a video of Eddie Brooks and Sterling Simons testing. The last photo is possible my new tow vehicle. It does have a few downsides, poor mileage, a little to much heat on the trailer, but the upside is it has a 100,000 lbs. plus towing capacity. Attached Thumbnails

03-09-2016, 07:38 PM	#8
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,993 Likes: 1,666 Liked 2,638 Times in 440 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Yo Ken, thanks for your reporting; it's the next best thing to being there. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

03-09-2016, 07:57 PM	#9
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header wish i could be there but you are next best thing to being there __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

03-09-2016, 08:54 PM	#10
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Thanks for the great pictures!