Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series

Jack Matyas · 09-04-2008, 10:00 PM

After a short two hour drive here we arrived and got in line and boy I'm glad we got here early as they decided to open the gates early by about an hour and a half -not sure why 'cause tech didn't open only parking -but we got us a great pit spot--including electric service , trees and grass .Hard to find stuff in this sea of asphalt .I've been coming to Old Bridge Township Raceway Park (the official name) since the late sixties and as time goes by this place keeps getting better ...it truly is a nice place to race .

Deb and I had dinner tonight with Dave Riberio and Glen Hartzler with most of the conversation being about the Republican Convention this week and the best thing I can say is that its a good that we weren't drinking as it surely would have become heated --- great conversation with two good friends though .

As for the other racers the pits are pretty filled up tonight as most think that they better get their time trials in tomorrow as rain is expected late Friday and lasting into late Saturday night .

Almost forgot -- Dave had not one but two blowouts on the way here from Virginia and we've got to find him some tires to get home on -- if anyone is coming tomorrow and has any please let us know -- he needs 205/70/15 's -- my cell is 610 533-6393 -- I'm sure he'll be very thankful .

As always 'till tomorrow-------- "And on with the show".............

vic guilmino · 09-04-2008, 11:21 PM

its not going to rain because i did no t go to etown

Duane Eiskant II · 09-05-2008, 12:56 AM

Hey Jack tell Dave if he can't get any tires call me and ill come get his car and he can tow the trailer empty. Might just need some fuel help tho. Lil Duane

Jack Matyas · 09-05-2008, 11:47 AM

Good morning -- Bright Sun greeted us this morning -- nice barometer --temps in the high 70's --humidity around 45% -- but we were not wanting headwind going down the track - forget records -- forget great ET's - we'll be happy just to get our two licks in today .Sheets are not out yet but it didn't seem anyone went very fast.........storms coming late this afternoon .Break out the adult beverages then for the next 24 or so hours......

Evan Smith here with his car apart for re-certification --- a whole lot of work for lousy stinkin' .006 .I'm sure he learned some valueable lessons about using "local" machine shops for critical work .

More coming ...........

PS - Mr. Lang and company will probably go to a "hurry-up offense" today with the storms coming so expect anything and take nothing for granted ! ! !

danielct301 · 09-05-2008, 04:28 PM

Looks like Jeanne Linke really stepped it up in that second round!
LOL!!!.

Chuck Porter · 09-05-2008, 04:45 PM

1 1116 J/SA Jeanne Linke, Old Bridge NJ, '85 Camaro 10.859 12.75 -1.891

How much for that car? !!!!!! LOL
Chuck

09-04-2008, 10:00 PM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,930 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series After a short two hour drive here we arrived and got in line and boy I'm glad we got here early as they decided to open the gates early by about an hour and a half -not sure why 'cause tech didn't open only parking -but we got us a great pit spot--including electric service , trees and grass .Hard to find stuff in this sea of asphalt .I've been coming to Old Bridge Township Raceway Park (the official name) since the late sixties and as time goes by this place keeps getting better ...it truly is a nice place to race . Deb and I had dinner tonight with Dave Riberio and Glen Hartzler with most of the conversation being about the Republican Convention this week and the best thing I can say is that its a good that we weren't drinking as it surely would have become heated --- great conversation with two good friends though . As for the other racers the pits are pretty filled up tonight as most think that they better get their time trials in tomorrow as rain is expected late Friday and lasting into late Saturday night . Almost forgot -- Dave had not one but two blowouts on the way here from Virginia and we've got to find him some tires to get home on -- if anyone is coming tomorrow and has any please let us know -- he needs 205/70/15 's -- my cell is 610 533-6393 -- I'm sure he'll be very thankful . As always 'till tomorrow-------- "And on with the show"............. __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

09-04-2008, 11:21 PM	#2
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series its not going to rain because i did no t go to etown __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

09-05-2008, 12:56 AM	#3
Duane Eiskant II Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 501 Likes: 261 Liked 57 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series Hey Jack tell Dave if he can't get any tires call me and ill come get his car and he can tow the trailer empty. Might just need some fuel help tho. Lil Duane __________________ Duane Eiskant 1354 Stock/Super Stock

09-05-2008, 11:47 AM	#4
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,930 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series Good morning -- Bright Sun greeted us this morning -- nice barometer --temps in the high 70's --humidity around 45% -- but we were not wanting headwind going down the track - forget records -- forget great ET's - we'll be happy just to get our two licks in today .Sheets are not out yet but it didn't seem anyone went very fast.........storms coming late this afternoon .Break out the adult beverages then for the next 24 or so hours...... Evan Smith here with his car apart for re-certification --- a whole lot of work for lousy stinkin' .006 .I'm sure he learned some valueable lessons about using "local" machine shops for critical work . More coming ........... PS - Mr. Lang and company will probably go to a "hurry-up offense" today with the storms coming so expect anything and take nothing for granted ! ! ! __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

09-05-2008, 04:28 PM	#5
danielct301 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series Looks like Jeanne Linke really stepped it up in that second round! LOL!!!.

09-05-2008, 04:45 PM	#6
Chuck Porter Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 104 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series 1 1116 J/SA Jeanne Linke, Old Bridge NJ, '85 Camaro 10.859 12.75 -1.891 How much for that car? !!!!!! LOL Chuck