"Live From" Virginia Nationals

[Ken Miele]

Hey guys, round one is done and round 2 should be coming up shortly. Comp is running now. We hit 90 today, it is hot, but in the shade its just fine. No luck for first round, I have some issues with the race car. I think I fixed it, but I spun pretty bad and not sure if the issue is fixed.

Anyway, going to hit the road... I need to figure this out before Columbus. I have photos and videos in the lanes. I will post them tomorrow.

Thanks for the support everyone.

[Ray Gottry]

The new tires maybe? They need a few runs to get right sometimes. But you know that. Stay safe on your way home.

[butch8908]

Anybody there have a guess as to the number of spectators came out today? I ‘m sure NHRA and the track made a lot of money by making the schedule change.Not.

[Ken Miele]

I just got home and could not leave you all with out a walk through the lanes. Just finished up the editing on Stock, Super Stock up in a little bit. Sorry for bailing so early, but I need to get some issues straighten out, only 2 weeks until Columbus.

Originally Posted by Ray Gottry

The new tires maybe? They need a few runs to get right sometimes. But you know that. Stay safe on your way home.

Its not a tire issue... engine issue. The left lane for some reason went away. Lots of Super Stockers spinning.

[Ken Miele]

Super Stock in the lanes, I will have photos tomorrow.

[BKSG1198]

Originally Posted by butch8908

Anybody there have a guess as to the number of spectators came out today? I?m sure NHRA and the track made a lot of money by making the schedule change.

I hate to say it but I think this was the plan from the beginning, look at it this way less overhead for the track & NHRA with one less day, you don?t need 20 people directing traffic or parking, don?t need 10 people doing tickets or selling shirts. Tracks that are smaller or get a smaller crowds this might become the norm in 2025 if VMP is successful. I know VMP is big but since they got rid of the right side grandstand in favor of camping, not sure if they hold more or less now. The one thing I always heard since VMP got their NE back then not back then back again was they never made money on it. Now let?s face it 2 years ago I believe it rained the whole weekends except Sunday so I?m sure it was a wash, we also don?t know what deals were made with VMP to host the NE, they could have said lower your fees and we?ll host the race, with losing Denver & Topeka they might have had to work something out but we will never know. I?m telling you now don?t be surprised if you see more of these type events if it?s a success, if they sell out Sat & Sun it?s a big feather in the cap for them to plaster it all over Social Media and TV.

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning - Seems like a bit strange yesterday not seeing fans/spectators walking around on Friday afternoon at a NE and was disappointed not being able to watch a Pro show last evening .I understand they ( the NHRA) have to make money but this step in my mind isn't good .With weather that is coming today (99 degrees) and tomorrow 100 with a feels like 103 a Friday evening show would be welcomed .As Ken mentioned there were alot of S/S cars that spun in rd 2 so who knows if the Pro's would have done well .

Can't believe I'm saying this but i'll be glad to be on the road in an hour headed home as my car worked well but the driver not so much .....see you all down the road .

[Ken Miele]

Hey folks, Super Stock action Q1. Sorry but know Stock photos, I just did not have enough time to get it done. Races like this I usually just take one hit, so I can get Stock. With the issues I was having... I needed another hit. I will make up got it at Columbus.

[Ken Miele]

Next batch...

[jmcarter]

No apologies necessary Ken, your first priority should be your own program, helping us is just gravy. I briefly thought about doing a live report once, thankfully I came to my senses LOL