"Live" from Charlotte 2019

jmcarter · 10-09-2019, 08:06 AM

I was a bit surprised as well that Joe didn’t try to block Allison at Charlotte but by the same token he’d probably have to attend the Dallas and Vegas races as well to keep some others at bay. Others with mathematical chances are all great racers so it will be very interesting runs to the finish line in both Stock and Super Stock.

Good luck to Cooter and Larry, sorry the Boss couldn’t get his car repaired in time. Going to be a good race, look forward to watching on NHRATV.

Mark Yacavone · 10-09-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

I was a bit surprised as well that Joe didn’t try to block Allison at Charlotte but by the same token he’d probably have to attend the Dallas and Vegas races as well to keep some others at bay. Others with mathematical chances are all great racers so it will be very interesting runs to the finish line in both Stock and Super Stock.

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Larry Hill · 10-10-2019, 06:14 AM

Parking today around 8:00 AM. They sometimes pull us in a little earlier than that so be ready. I have a short list of things to do on the car to be ready for the race.

Eight of us had dinner in the shade of a motorhome. Wine, cheese, pepperoni, and crackers was the first course, almost forgot some chose beer instead of wine. A fresh green salad with grape tomatoes was complimented with only the finest of bottled dressings Charlotte had to offer. Main course was red beans and rice prepared in the finest southern Mississippi tradition, with sausage, beef, and just the right spices. Fresh French bread topped off with parkay provided just the right balance for the main course. And now what everyone waits for is dessert. We had two freshly purchased, but unopened bags of cookies, oatmeal and my favorite chocolate chip. What a great time we had with friends here in stacking, you just can't do that in a Wal-Mart or a truck stop. Sure hope your listening St. Louis.

HR9121 · 10-10-2019, 07:00 AM

Wow I can't wait until I grow up so I can join in the fun! For me it's a day of work until the girls get out of school then the 4 and half hour trek to the track where we will arrive after hours and have to stay in the holding lot overnight. In the morning hopefully they let us in a little early so I can park, make a mad dash for the registration trailer and hopefully still make the first run. I noticed the schedule only shows 2 runs for Stock. See y'all later!

Larry Hill · 10-10-2019, 11:44 AM

We were #15 in line and at 7:55 we were already pulled out and on our way to parking! We have a really good spot up close to Uncle Roy! Parking seems to be going flawlessly! Now a little maintence on the car and a little R&R !! No lines at registration and the weather is beautiful !

Life is good!!

Patsy

Dan Fletcher · 10-10-2019, 12:06 PM

Yep, flawlessly. Arrived at 9pm last night and was issued #126. It's now after noon and I can't even see the entry gate.

Dallas Kelly · 10-10-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

Yep, flawlessly. Arrived at 9pm last night and was issued #126. It's now after noon and I can't even see the entry gate.

It sounds like the same brain-trust that parked Indy.

HR9121 · 10-10-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

Yep, flawlessly. Arrived at 9pm last night and was issued #126. It's now after noon and I can't even see the entry gate.

You get parked yet buddy?

Dan Fletcher · 10-10-2019, 10:20 PM

I pulled the yellow knob at 2pm. 6 hours after they started. #126. I have no problem with the 2 or 3 people that were parking us. They did the best they could.

It's like staying in a toxic relationship, no one to blame but yourself. We all do this because we love it, but corporate greed and ridiculous penny pinching sure takes alot of the fun out of it. Pretty sick of being pissed off before you even start racing.

rognelson777 · 10-10-2019, 11:31 PM

Drag week cars running at Charlotte this weekend.
If you are there check these cars out, from a 54 chevy that averaged 8.973 to the number 2 finisher 67 4 door chevelle 3,400lbs that averaged 8.539, These are the top finishing racers that participated in the 8.50 street power adder class at Drag week 2019. They have to do time runs at 4 different tracks and drive the cars to each track, about 750 miles this year. They take the best run at each track and average those and closest to 8.50 is the overall class winner for the week. under 8.50 does not count.
Number 1 finisher averaged 8.520 number 8's average was 8.973

Here is link for more info
https://www.hotrod.com/articles/nhra...H4sikMrfkLvEc8

10-10-2019, 06:14 AM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,635 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,691 Times in 2,227 Posts	Re: "Live" from Charlotte 2019 Parking today around 8:00 AM. They sometimes pull us in a little earlier than that so be ready. I have a short list of things to do on the car to be ready for the race. Eight of us had dinner in the shade of a motorhome. Wine, cheese, pepperoni, and crackers was the first course, almost forgot some chose beer instead of wine. A fresh green salad with grape tomatoes was complimented with only the finest of bottled dressings Charlotte had to offer. Main course was red beans and rice prepared in the finest southern Mississippi tradition, with sausage, beef, and just the right spices. Fresh French bread topped off with parkay provided just the right balance for the main course. And now what everyone waits for is dessert. We had two freshly purchased, but unopened bags of cookies, oatmeal and my favorite chocolate chip. What a great time we had with friends here in stacking, you just can't do that in a Wal-Mart or a truck stop. Sure hope your listening St. Louis. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-10-2019, 07:00 AM	#4
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: "Live" from Charlotte 2019 Wow I can't wait until I grow up so I can join in the fun! For me it's a day of work until the girls get out of school then the 4 and half hour trek to the track where we will arrive after hours and have to stay in the holding lot overnight. In the morning hopefully they let us in a little early so I can park, make a mad dash for the registration trailer and hopefully still make the first run. I noticed the schedule only shows 2 runs for Stock. See y'all later! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

10-10-2019, 11:44 AM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,635 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,691 Times in 2,227 Posts	Re: "Live" from Charlotte 2019 We were #15 in line and at 7:55 we were already pulled out and on our way to parking! We have a really good spot up close to Uncle Roy! Parking seems to be going flawlessly! Now a little maintence on the car and a little R&R !! No lines at registration and the weather is beautiful ! Life is good!! Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-10-2019, 12:06 PM	#6
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 492 Likes: 128 Liked 1,043 Times in 70 Posts	Re: "Live" from Charlotte 2019 Yep, flawlessly. Arrived at 9pm last night and was issued #126. It's now after noon and I can't even see the entry gate. __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

10-10-2019, 10:20 PM	#9
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 492 Likes: 128 Liked 1,043 Times in 70 Posts	Re: "Live" from Charlotte 2019 I pulled the yellow knob at 2pm. 6 hours after they started. #126. I have no problem with the 2 or 3 people that were parking us. They did the best they could. It's like staying in a toxic relationship, no one to blame but yourself. We all do this because we love it, but corporate greed and ridiculous penny pinching sure takes alot of the fun out of it. Pretty sick of being pissed off before you even start racing. __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES Last edited by Dan Fletcher; 10-11-2019 at 06:57 AM. Reason: Lack of basic math skills

10-09-2019, 08:06 AM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,382 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: "Live" from Charlotte 2019 I was a bit surprised as well that Joe didn’t try to block Allison at Charlotte but by the same token he’d probably have to attend the Dallas and Vegas races as well to keep some others at bay. Others with mathematical chances are all great racers so it will be very interesting runs to the finish line in both Stock and Super Stock. Good luck to Cooter and Larry, sorry the Boss couldn’t get his car repaired in time. Going to be a good race, look forward to watching on NHRATV. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-10-2019, 11:31 PM	#10
rognelson777 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 376 Likes: 20 Liked 135 Times in 74 Posts	Re: "Live" from Charlotte 2019 Drag week cars running at Charlotte this weekend. If you are there check these cars out, from a 54 chevy that averaged 8.973 to the number 2 finisher 67 4 door chevelle 3,400lbs that averaged 8.539, These are the top finishing racers that participated in the 8.50 street power adder class at Drag week 2019. They have to do time runs at 4 different tracks and drive the cars to each track, about 750 miles this year. They take the best run at each track and average those and closest to 8.50 is the overall class winner for the week. under 8.50 does not count. Number 1 finisher averaged 8.520 number 8's average was 8.973 Here is link for more info https://www.hotrod.com/articles/nhra...H4sikMrfkLvEc8