Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series - Page 11

Michael Beard · 10-03-2010, 09:49 AM

1st pair of SST this morning, car in the right lane got loose past the 330' and went right, hitting the wall. After cleanup, 2nd pair out, car in the left lane got loose around 800' and had to lift.

We're on delay "to let the sun put some heat in the track". And now they're running the jet.

Lew Silverman · 10-03-2010, 10:02 AM

Michael,

Have you decided which lane you've taking? I want to make sure I'm on the right side of of starting line.

Lew

Lew Silverman · 10-03-2010, 10:30 AM

More down time - the wind and cold track is doing a number on the S/ST Cars.

Lew

danny waters sr · 10-03-2010, 10:59 AM

Just saw on another site ,racing cancelled and will run in 2 weeks . Is this true?

Bob Bender · 10-03-2010, 11:12 AM

DRC stated that it will be run on the 16-17 of Oct.

Ken Miele · 10-03-2010, 11:14 AM

The race has been canceled for today. They will finish the race in two weeks.

One SST car hit the wall mid track. a few more pair went out after running the dryer and another SST car rolled at the stripe. I have no details on why or who the drivers were.

Everyone is okay, but NHRA has decided its not safe to race and has postponed the race for 2 weeks.

danny waters sr · 10-03-2010, 11:42 AM

Here we go again ,right on top of IHRA finals and TOC. Makes no since to me. Some of these racers are in the TOC and in at Atco too....Bad for the racers who now have to make a choice. This shows how much some people care about their racers. Not thought out very good (or was it ?)

david ring · 10-03-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by danny waters sr

Here we go again ,right on top of IHRA finals and TOC. Makes no since to me. Some of these racers are in the TOC and in at Atco too....Bad for the racers who now have to make a choice. This shows how much some people care about their racers. Not thought out very good (or was it ?)

Danny,

Next week is the National at MG, and two weeks after that is the Dutch. That was the only weekend available, unless you want people to come back the first weekend in Nov, which of course would be a problem for any racer still in the Nat'l points chase and needing the last points race at vegas in Nov, to say nothing of how cold and dangerous the track would be in November.

jwsamuel · 10-03-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by danny waters sr

Here we go again ,right on top of IHRA finals and TOC. Makes no since to me. Some of these racers are in the TOC and in at Atco too....Bad for the racers who now have to make a choice. This shows how much some people care about their racers. Not thought out very good (or was it ?)

When would you do it?

Next weekend ( Oct. 9 & 10) is the Toyo Tires Nationals at Maple Grove.

The following weekend (Oct. 16 & 17) is an open weekend for NHRA in the Northeast Division.

The weekend after that (October 23 & 24) is the Dutch Classic at Maple Grove.

The weather forecasts called from rain beginning this evening through Tuesday, so staying over wasn't an option.

There really isn't any other time.

Jim

Jim Wahl · 10-03-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bender

DRC stated that it will be run on the 16-17 of Oct.

Another intelligent move from NHRA! Also that is the same weekend as the Points race at Silver Dollar in Reynolds! Do they ever check their own calenders? Jim

10-03-2010, 09:49 AM	#101
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series 1st pair of SST this morning, car in the right lane got loose past the 330' and went right, hitting the wall. After cleanup, 2nd pair out, car in the left lane got loose around 800' and had to lift. We're on delay "to let the sun put some heat in the track". And now they're running the jet. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

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Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Michael, Have you decided which lane you've taking? I want to make sure I'm on the right side of of starting line. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

10-03-2010, 10:30 AM	#103
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series More down time - the wind and cold track is doing a number on the S/ST Cars. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

10-03-2010, 10:59 AM	#104
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Just saw on another site ,racing cancelled and will run in 2 weeks . Is this true? __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"

10-03-2010, 11:12 AM	#105
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,733 Likes: 1,599 Liked 459 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series DRC stated that it will be run on the 16-17 of Oct. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

10-03-2010, 11:14 AM	#106
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series The race has been canceled for today. They will finish the race in two weeks. One SST car hit the wall mid track. a few more pair went out after running the dryer and another SST car rolled at the stripe. I have no details on why or who the drivers were. Everyone is okay, but NHRA has decided its not safe to race and has postponed the race for 2 weeks.

10-03-2010, 11:42 AM	#107
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Here we go again ,right on top of IHRA finals and TOC. Makes no since to me. Some of these racers are in the TOC and in at Atco too....Bad for the racers who now have to make a choice. This shows how much some people care about their racers. Not thought out very good (or was it ?) __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"