"Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS

Billy Nees · 06-06-2019, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon Sarrett

Is that Dilcher's old firebird?

Yup! From what I'm hearing, Pappy might just put in a surprise appearance on Saturday.

Ken Miele · 06-06-2019, 11:57 AM

Hey guys, just a heads up on the test and tune today, it starts at noon and ends a 7pm. A few more shots of the cars in the pit. Hey check out the division 7 car, Mike Graham in his 2000 Mustang Super Stock, now that's one heck of a tow for a division race.

Carguy49 · 06-06-2019, 12:37 PM

Thanks for the pictures. Looks like a wonderful place to race. I hope Mike and B.J. are having the time of their lives on this journey so far from home.

Mike Bassin · 06-06-2019, 01:10 PM

Paul asked about the starting line elevation at Numidia, just looked it up on topographical maps, about 980 ft. above sea level, for 11 years Dave McMeans and I announced the LODRS events and they were always held on the last weekend of July, it could get plenty hot there for sure and storms could brew up real quick also. Considering the altitude and heat cars still ran pretty good numbers. Yes it is a beautiful track, facility and surrounding countryside. I looked at the ridge tops for their elevation, top end of the track ridge tops and behind the starting line past the village of Numidia both top out at about 1700 ft. or so. Those racing or for the race fans, have a great and safe event.

Mike Bassin, track announcer Mason Dixon Dragway

Rich Biebel · 06-06-2019, 03:49 PM

The view and scenery there is really great.

Definitely gets hot there and seeing over 4000' DA is likely in July and yes the storms that roll in can be pretty strong and happen fast.

I was there bracket racing July 4th weekend 2013......Hot and muggy Saturday and Sunday and a real strong storm rolled in late that afternoon....race had to be cancelled.....

That line of storms hit my home area 125 miles East, before I got there and knocked out power overnight !!

I was at the last 2 Division races in the early 2000's and also last year...
I can recall the last one I'd guess 2004 and that was HOT !!

Not gonna make it out there this weekend...….

john ancona · 06-06-2019, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Yup! From what I'm hearing, Pappy might just put in a surprise appearance on Saturday.

He is on the phone making hotel reservations for Saturday

Timothy Fletcher · 06-06-2019, 08:51 PM

I just pulled into Numidia for the D1 race and this is what I saw. Holy S***, what a terrible scene, hope all involved are ok. Talk about a bad start to the weekend!

Dave Muller · 06-06-2019, 11:54 PM

That's Mike and BJ Graham's car, and Mike standing by it. Leroy Duran normally driving it lately, but I don't know about here.

MR DERBY CITY · 06-07-2019, 01:23 AM

Actually, I think that is their previous car that they sold to a D 1 racer....pretty sure the Graham’s have a Mustang now.....

Leroy Duran · 06-07-2019, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Muller

That's Mike and BJ Graham's car, and Mike standing by it. Leroy Duran normally driving it lately, but I don't know about here.

Dave, Mike and Bj sold the car Iast year to a guy in New York. The car was sent back to Mike so he could do a new motor for it. I did race the car at the division race at Fontana a couple weeks ago. As far as what happen today I was not involved nor was Mike and thankful no one was hurt either.

06-06-2019, 11:57 AM	#2
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,937 Likes: 483 Liked 17,547 Times in 1,597 Posts	Re: "Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS Hey guys, just a heads up on the test and tune today, it starts at noon and ends a 7pm. A few more shots of the cars in the pit. Hey check out the division 7 car, Mike Graham in his 2000 Mustang Super Stock, now that's one heck of a tow for a division race. Attached Thumbnails

06-06-2019, 12:37 PM	#3
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,996 Likes: 2,593 Liked 3,025 Times in 724 Posts	Re: "Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS Thanks for the pictures. Looks like a wonderful place to race. I hope Mike and B.J. are having the time of their lives on this journey so far from home. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

06-06-2019, 01:10 PM	#4
Mike Bassin Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Berlin PA Posts: 134 Likes: 0 Liked 120 Times in 19 Posts	Re: "Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS Paul asked about the starting line elevation at Numidia, just looked it up on topographical maps, about 980 ft. above sea level, for 11 years Dave McMeans and I announced the LODRS events and they were always held on the last weekend of July, it could get plenty hot there for sure and storms could brew up real quick also. Considering the altitude and heat cars still ran pretty good numbers. Yes it is a beautiful track, facility and surrounding countryside. I looked at the ridge tops for their elevation, top end of the track ridge tops and behind the starting line past the village of Numidia both top out at about 1700 ft. or so. Those racing or for the race fans, have a great and safe event. Mike Bassin, track announcer Mason Dixon Dragway

06-06-2019, 03:49 PM	#5
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,320 Likes: 25 Liked 557 Times in 217 Posts	Re: "Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS The view and scenery there is really great. Definitely gets hot there and seeing over 4000' DA is likely in July and yes the storms that roll in can be pretty strong and happen fast. I was there bracket racing July 4th weekend 2013......Hot and muggy Saturday and Sunday and a real strong storm rolled in late that afternoon....race had to be cancelled..... That line of storms hit my home area 125 miles East, before I got there and knocked out power overnight !! I was at the last 2 Division races in the early 2000's and also last year... I can recall the last one I'd guess 2004 and that was HOT !! Not gonna make it out there this weekend...…. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

06-06-2019, 08:51 PM	#7
Timothy Fletcher Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 40 Likes: 14 Liked 83 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS I just pulled into Numidia for the D1 race and this is what I saw. Holy S***, what a terrible scene, hope all involved are ok. Talk about a bad start to the weekend! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dan Fletcher Racing Stock / Super Stock 1792

06-06-2019, 11:54 PM	#8
Dave Muller Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 497 Likes: 162 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: "Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS That's Mike and BJ Graham's car, and Mike standing by it. Leroy Duran normally driving it lately, but I don't know about here.

06-07-2019, 01:23 AM	#9
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,665 Likes: 1,095 Liked 8,223 Times in 1,538 Posts	Re: "Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS Actually, I think that is their previous car that they sold to a D 1 racer....pretty sure the Graham’s have a Mustang now.....