"Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS - Page 5

Ken Miele · 10-23-2021, 05:54 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words... I'm glad to do the reports, I wish I could be at more races. Live timing is keeping you updated, so I'm heading out soon. I will not be doing the open tomorrow. Although I did not spin, and in the video it does not look like much, but when I get the the 900 ft mark the car moves around more than I like.

This track definitely needs to be improved. The track surface is not consistent. You have to have your car setup soft for sure. The overall facility is nice, we got here late and pitted outside the gate, and had no issues. Concession stand was also good and they sell ice here for $3 a bag. People are friendly, but the track surface needs help.

Larry Hill · 10-24-2021, 06:57 AM

How did Matt Lisa lose .15 in 60’ from E5 to E7?

Pistol Pete · 10-24-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

How did Matt Lisa lose .15 in 60’ from E5 to E7?

Probably Spun.

jmcarter · 10-24-2021, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Pistol Pete

Probably Spun.

As did many when you look at live timing, some that spun virtually never do either.

Larry Hill · 10-24-2021, 10:46 AM

Looks like #1 in SS suffered from something related to traction. If NMCA is going to have an event there, I trust that they will bring their own crew and keep the cheap skates out of the program.

tommy d · 10-24-2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Looks like #1 in SS suffered from something related to traction. If NMCA is going to have an event there, I trust that they will bring their own crew and keep the cheap skates out of the program.

I believe they use Kurt Johnson and his crew. They can handle the job I'll bet.

MikeMoller · 10-25-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

As did many when you look at live timing, some that spun virtually never do either.

LOL- first time my car ever spun and went hard left- first Q run. Pretty bad.

Mike Pearson · 10-25-2021, 10:17 AM

The Rock is one of my favorite tracks. My car was good on every pass. Friday Q runs it didn't vary .01 on all 3 passes. now first round on Saturday after the weather changed my weather station prediction tricked me. picked up .01 in the 60 and all other incrementals picked up similarly. I was dialed down 3 and ran 3 under the dial off the gas and coasting. seems it was about 7-8 faster on saturday. My predict was showing 3-4. The D2 tracks have been very good lately. I cant remember the last race that I had a traction issue.

sterling simmons jr · 10-25-2021, 10:40 AM

The worst track I been on this year every class was having a problem and Sunday was no better just junk. Super Gas cars side way off the stops lucky no one got hurt Rusty Cook in the finial. Matt Lisa starting line problem in the finial just bad.

Rusty Davenport · 10-25-2021, 10:46 AM

Are Sunday's National Open Event results and qualifying listed anywhere ????

10-23-2021, 05:54 PM	#41
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Thanks guys for the kind words... I'm glad to do the reports, I wish I could be at more races. Live timing is keeping you updated, so I'm heading out soon. I will not be doing the open tomorrow. Although I did not spin, and in the video it does not look like much, but when I get the the 900 ft mark the car moves around more than I like. This track definitely needs to be improved. The track surface is not consistent. You have to have your car setup soft for sure. The overall facility is nice, we got here late and pitted outside the gate, and had no issues. Concession stand was also good and they sell ice here for $3 a bag. People are friendly, but the track surface needs help.

10-24-2021, 06:57 AM	#42
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,758 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS How did Matt Lisa lose .15 in 60’ from E5 to E7? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-24-2021, 10:46 AM	#45
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,758 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Looks like #1 in SS suffered from something related to traction. If NMCA is going to have an event there, I trust that they will bring their own crew and keep the cheap skates out of the program. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-25-2021, 10:17 AM	#48
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,453 Likes: 616 Liked 1,939 Times in 583 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS The Rock is one of my favorite tracks. My car was good on every pass. Friday Q runs it didn't vary .01 on all 3 passes. now first round on Saturday after the weather changed my weather station prediction tricked me. picked up .01 in the 60 and all other incrementals picked up similarly. I was dialed down 3 and ran 3 under the dial off the gas and coasting. seems it was about 7-8 faster on saturday. My predict was showing 3-4. The D2 tracks have been very good lately. I cant remember the last race that I had a traction issue. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

10-25-2021, 10:40 AM	#49
sterling simmons jr Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesterfield,Va. Posts: 380 Likes: 256 Liked 138 Times in 28 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS The worst track I been on this year every class was having a problem and Sunday was no better just junk. Super Gas cars side way off the stops lucky no one got hurt Rusty Cook in the finial. Matt Lisa starting line problem in the finial just bad. __________________ Sterling Simmons jr 1131 STK

10-25-2021, 10:46 AM	#50
Rusty Davenport Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville N.C. Posts: 506 Likes: 4 Liked 101 Times in 27 Posts	Re: "Live From" Rockingham Dragway D2 LODRS Are Sunday's National Open Event results and qualifying listed anywhere ???? __________________ NHRA AND IHRA STOCK ELIMINATOR 2772