Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" - Page 3

Jack Matyas · 10-14-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Carter

Jack:

Sounds like you may be planning to build an arc???
Dennis Petras and I are coming down tomorrow morning,
shall we stop and pick up 12 of Dunkin's Finest Assorted??
BTW: The sun is out right now in P'Burg, so we'll bring
some of that tomorrow as well.

Sun is out as I type- may not need that Arc .Dunkins' finest would be great ..........and bring the Sun as well .

Jack Matyas · 10-14-2011, 09:31 PM

Tonight the rain moved out - its dry here for a change .The biggest difference now is the temperature took a plunge - brrrrr - chilly tonight for sure - lows in the high forties.

But along with these changes are some good ones --- like the barometer has jumped .50 in the last few hours and is expected to continue climbing right into tomorrow .The Hemi and American Muscle guys ( not to mention everyone else ) will like these changes for sure .

In the morning much of the humidity thats hanging around should be gone and the go-fast weather will kick-in .Yippeeeeeeeee ..............

Dinner tonight was at the LaBrecque / Diamond RV compound - Shepards Pie , Breaded Sea Scallops ,Cajun Shrimp, Sliced Ham ,Beef Stew , deep fried vegetables and more .All this plus several kinds of cakes and pies served with fresh brewed coffee and adult beverages .Thanks Marc and Joanne ..........I should take a very long walk before bed .........Nah ! ! !

Start engines at 8:30 sharp with Stock out first ...........

hookdaddy · 10-14-2011, 09:37 PM

Nah why walk after that dinner you'l just need to take a few pounds out of the weight box and you'll be right back on weight. LOL See you tomorrow.

Jack Matyas · 10-15-2011, 07:24 AM

Good morning -- Finally ! ! ! The Sun is coming up and we will get started today .And even though we're two days late everyone is chompin' at the bit to get on the Maple Grove quarter mile .

Temps this morning are on the chilly side as they are in the fifties at this time but will climb well into the sixties later .The barometer is still climbing and is now at almost 29.70 with the humidity very high @ 67% but will burn off this morning .

They are saying we are to have windy conditions with gusts up to 40 mph later this morning .

Gates are now open and rigs are moving in as tech is to be open from 8 to 9 this morning only .

Just saw a guy walk by in shorts - I don't think so today ............

Haven't heard the Jet running yet this AM but it's still early .

Back in a bit - going for a walk to see what's going on ........and maybe lose an ounce ot two of last nights' feast .......later .

Jack Matyas · 10-15-2011, 08:35 AM

A few early morning shots ........It's start engines time .............

One other odd thing - some have the barometer @29.20 while others have it at 29.65 - not sure which is right .........can't be that big of a difference .

BlueOval Ralph · 10-15-2011, 08:49 AM

One is observed (station pressure) other is correct to sea level?

Tom Goldman · 10-15-2011, 08:54 AM

It's a beautiful day here at the Grove.
Usually we call a day like this, after two rainy days at the track ,Monday!
The jets are running Tech is open and there are cars everywhere.
Maby I can get them to run the drier over my pit spot ,which is usually a very solid spot,but has turned into a river bed after yesterdays storms!

8:50AM and they just called Stock to the lanes/
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Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

Jack Matyas · 10-15-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueOval Ralph

One is observed (station pressure) other is correct to sea level?

After checking with a bunch - seems the real deal is around 29.10 - not the big numbers the local TV station is hyping ...........

Angelo DiTocco · 10-15-2011, 09:29 AM

It's a beautiful day here at the Grove.
Usually we call a day like this, after two rainy days at the track ,Monday!
__________________
Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK[/QUOTE]

Now that's funny!

Very windy in NY today

Jack Matyas · 10-15-2011, 10:20 AM

Stock made their first pass and its anything but fast - 81 made the call .Americn Muscle had 6 come out early - three Mustangs and 3 Challengers with Don Fizell and Steve Ficacci both going 9.39's .Barton led the Mopar guys with a fine 9.53 - they'll be back again .

The DA is @ 1600 plus but with a headwind and no barometer any go fast ideas are in the dumper ............

10-14-2011, 09:31 PM	#22
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,046 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Tonight the rain moved out - its dry here for a change .The biggest difference now is the temperature took a plunge - brrrrr - chilly tonight for sure - lows in the high forties. But along with these changes are some good ones --- like the barometer has jumped .50 in the last few hours and is expected to continue climbing right into tomorrow .The Hemi and American Muscle guys ( not to mention everyone else ) will like these changes for sure . In the morning much of the humidity thats hanging around should be gone and the go-fast weather will kick-in .Yippeeeeeeeee .............. Dinner tonight was at the LaBrecque / Diamond RV compound - Shepards Pie , Breaded Sea Scallops ,Cajun Shrimp, Sliced Ham ,Beef Stew , deep fried vegetables and more .All this plus several kinds of cakes and pies served with fresh brewed coffee and adult beverages .Thanks Marc and Joanne ..........I should take a very long walk before bed .........Nah ! ! ! Start engines at 8:30 sharp with Stock out first ........... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-14-2011, 09:37 PM	#23
hookdaddy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 254 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Nah why walk after that dinner you'l just need to take a few pounds out of the weight box and you'll be right back on weight. LOL See you tomorrow. __________________ Don Scholl d.scholl@comcast.net 145Y Stock - 145H Super Comp

10-15-2011, 07:24 AM	#24
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,046 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Good morning -- Finally ! ! ! The Sun is coming up and we will get started today .And even though we're two days late everyone is chompin' at the bit to get on the Maple Grove quarter mile . Temps this morning are on the chilly side as they are in the fifties at this time but will climb well into the sixties later .The barometer is still climbing and is now at almost 29.70 with the humidity very high @ 67% but will burn off this morning . They are saying we are to have windy conditions with gusts up to 40 mph later this morning . Gates are now open and rigs are moving in as tech is to be open from 8 to 9 this morning only . Just saw a guy walk by in shorts - I don't think so today ............ Haven't heard the Jet running yet this AM but it's still early . Back in a bit - going for a walk to see what's going on ........and maybe lose an ounce ot two of last nights' feast .......later . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 10-15-2011 at 07:33 AM.

10-15-2011, 08:35 AM	#25
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,046 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" A few early morning shots ........It's start engines time ............. One other odd thing - some have the barometer @29.20 while others have it at 29.65 - not sure which is right .........can't be that big of a difference . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 10-15-2011 at 08:38 AM.

10-15-2011, 08:49 AM	#26
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" One is observed (station pressure) other is correct to sea level?

10-15-2011, 08:54 AM	#27
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 858 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" It's a beautiful day here at the Grove. Usually we call a day like this, after two rainy days at the track ,Monday! The jets are running Tech is open and there are cars everywhere. Maby I can get them to run the drier over my pit spot ,which is usually a very solid spot,but has turned into a river bed after yesterdays storms! 8:50AM and they just called Stock to the lanes/ __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

10-15-2011, 09:29 AM	#29
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 750 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" It's a beautiful day here at the Grove. Usually we call a day like this, after two rainy days at the track ,Monday! __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK[/QUOTE] Now that's funny! Very windy in NY today __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

10-15-2011, 10:20 AM	#30
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,046 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from the 40th annual "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Stock made their first pass and its anything but fast - 81 made the call .Americn Muscle had 6 come out early - three Mustangs and 3 Challengers with Don Fizell and Steve Ficacci both going 9.39's .Barton led the Mopar guys with a fine 9.53 - they'll be back again . The DA is @ 1600 plus but with a headwind and no barometer any go fast ideas are in the dumper ............ Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO