Live from my brother who is live from Indy

james schaechter · 04-18-2008, 09:33 PM

Talked to Joe, he was fortunate enough to reset the record. The air was not great, but a healthy tailwind was a big push. too bad they don't post mph. It would really explain things. We went 116.66!
Some cars in teardown for records right now.

Joe Schaechter I/S
Summers L/S
Nichole Stevenson DF/S
Bill Owen AF/S
Tim Lowe L/SA
Honkin Hemi Tony Depillo SS/B

Pretty cool stuff.

Mike Carr · 04-18-2008, 11:41 PM

Please pass my congrats along to the Stephenson family. 14.72 is pretty damn stout! Guess I have something to shoot for now.

james schaechter · 04-19-2008, 07:10 AM

Joe will. Actually, Marion is putting the Alan Johnson tune up on it this morning so she can take a run at # 1. He is looking for a 14.50 something if the track can hold that much power.

If she gets that kind of run, we can't hold that back.
Sounded like everyone made it through the barn. We use the Cometic head gaskets and they are awesome. You just wipe them off and reuse them.

I think Bill Owen might still be working on his car though. He said he had yet to get his car together for elims after teadown and he was going to really try this time. It must be a bear to put together.

Joe said the Thunderbolt guy and Depillo were having a great time racing each other. They squared off each session and were back and forth all night. That was probably the coolest match up each session. These were both stick cars too. Good attitude.

The Wenzel boys were out too. In C stick! Maybe D weight...Hmmm.

The weather might be better than advertised originally. Joe said it rained last night, but was not raining now. Supposed to get better too.

The stock superstock session earned some real money. I think Larry and Patsy mentioned that the extra rnoney run deal allowed a combined donation of somewhere near $3800 so that is a great job by all.

One thing that I think we need to also remember about the 3rd run that was allowed is that we should make an effort to thank Jay and NHRA. This is a real positive act and as much as we all take NHRA and officials to task when we have issues, we have a chance to let them know that we appreciate the extra effort and expense for a great cause. I would ask that any of you that agree that Jay made a great call here to thank him and send an e mail. Make them understand that doing the right thing helps them too. It will be appreciated and can make the folks in Glendora understand what motivates racers better.

Joe Martens · 04-19-2008, 11:13 AM

Hey Jim, I too noticed the Wenzel Boys in C also, and thought the same as you. A little mind game with Duzac!!!!
That was definitely a great gesture by Jay Hullinger and Div. 3 for the extra run for the benefit.

04-18-2008, 09:33 PM	#1
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Live from my brother who is live from Indy Talked to Joe, he was fortunate enough to reset the record. The air was not great, but a healthy tailwind was a big push. too bad they don't post mph. It would really explain things. We went 116.66! Some cars in teardown for records right now. Joe Schaechter I/S Summers L/S Nichole Stevenson DF/S Bill Owen AF/S Tim Lowe L/SA Honkin Hemi Tony Depillo SS/B Pretty cool stuff. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK Last edited by james schaechter; 04-19-2008 at 11:15 PM.

04-18-2008, 11:41 PM	#2
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Live from my brother who is live from Indy Please pass my congrats along to the Stephenson family. 14.72 is pretty damn stout! Guess I have something to shoot for now. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

04-19-2008, 07:10 AM	#3
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Live from my brother who is live from Indy Joe will. Actually, Marion is putting the Alan Johnson tune up on it this morning so she can take a run at # 1. He is looking for a 14.50 something if the track can hold that much power. If she gets that kind of run, we can't hold that back. Sounded like everyone made it through the barn. We use the Cometic head gaskets and they are awesome. You just wipe them off and reuse them. I think Bill Owen might still be working on his car though. He said he had yet to get his car together for elims after teadown and he was going to really try this time. It must be a bear to put together. Joe said the Thunderbolt guy and Depillo were having a great time racing each other. They squared off each session and were back and forth all night. That was probably the coolest match up each session. These were both stick cars too. Good attitude. The Wenzel boys were out too. In C stick! Maybe D weight...Hmmm. The weather might be better than advertised originally. Joe said it rained last night, but was not raining now. Supposed to get better too. The stock superstock session earned some real money. I think Larry and Patsy mentioned that the extra rnoney run deal allowed a combined donation of somewhere near $3800 so that is a great job by all. One thing that I think we need to also remember about the 3rd run that was allowed is that we should make an effort to thank Jay and NHRA. This is a real positive act and as much as we all take NHRA and officials to task when we have issues, we have a chance to let them know that we appreciate the extra effort and expense for a great cause. I would ask that any of you that agree that Jay made a great call here to thank him and send an e mail. Make them understand that doing the right thing helps them too. It will be appreciated and can make the folks in Glendora understand what motivates racers better. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK Last edited by james schaechter; 04-19-2008 at 07:12 AM.

04-19-2008, 11:13 AM	#4
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 787 Likes: 626 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Live from my brother who is live from Indy Hey Jim, I too noticed the Wenzel Boys in C also, and thought the same as you. A little mind game with Duzac!!!! That was definitely a great gesture by Jay Hullinger and Div. 3 for the extra run for the benefit. __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969