"Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown - Page 3

Rich Biebel · 06-09-2016, 11:04 AM

I am not really defending NHRA for how slow they get people pitted and parked and Tech'd but it was never an easy or quick process.

Years past we would sit in a shopping center parking lot and I slept in a racecar at the Brunswick Square Mall behind the stores.....we then would get sent to the field and wait to get tech'd out there or something like that.

Maple Grove same scenario.....shopping center parking lot...

Less cars today for sure so you'd think after so many years they'd work on making it more efficient....NOPE...

My $340 is still in my pocket.....LOL

Mack Reeves · 06-09-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Kommel

From NHRA.com: For just $99.95 per season, race fans will get wire-to-wire coverage of racing action Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including in-venue announcing and video feed directly from the Sunoco Vision big-screen display. A subscription also entitles you to Video On Demand (VOD) viewing of previous 2016 events starting with the Circle K NHRA Winternationals.

There is nothing but sportsman action on Thursday and who would watch that??

Sportsman racing is why I bought this package... And I don't mean the TAFC nor the TAD.... Disappointing to say the least... But , guess we should be used to it by now.....

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Ken Miele · 06-09-2016, 01:26 PM

Sorry all for the late report, but Jack's computer is not working and they are running us almost round robin like. I can't give you much info expect that I know Barton went a 8.32@164. Most showdown cars were having trouble getting down the track as did many Stockers. We are done for the day in Stock, and the second pass was just as bad for many cars. The starting line is just not there, chassis setup is critical.

Super Stock was just called to the lanes for their last qualifier. I will try to get a Q sheet, be back later.

Mike Gray · 06-09-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

Ken is too polite. This is a effin joke. Should have started parking at noon yesterday, instead, AS SCHEDULED, started parking at 10 am today, using BOTH of the poor bastards they pay minimum wage. People I know arrived at 2 pm today and finally got in the gate, not teched mind you, around 7 pm. $340 to enter, and this is the level of customer service one gets. Unacceptable doesn't begin to describe it. I have not yet had the opportunity to meet Mr. Clifford, but suffice it to say I'll be introducing myself in the near future, at the very least via email Monday morning.

Just one additional sportsman entry fee would more than cover the cost of two extra guys parking cars.

Bobby Fazio · 06-09-2016, 02:03 PM

Hey guys I have to swap transmissions and just wondering if anyone would be willing to let me use a stacker lift before I start gettin under the car. Please Shoot me a text or email 610.996.8784 bobby.fazio@gmail.com thank you!

Ken Miele · 06-09-2016, 08:25 PM

I'm sure most of you know what's going as far as qualifying goes. DRC has everything posted. For the high powered cars the track was a challenge, and I can't remember it being so bad for a first day of qualifying at etown. Some of the fast Showdown cars are not qualified yet, and its anybodies guess what will happen in the morning. The weather will be fast in the morning just like today.

I have a few pages of photos from todays action in Stk and SS.

Ken Miele · 06-09-2016, 08:29 PM

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Jack Matyas · 06-09-2016, 10:31 PM

Hi gang-hard to believe I've been here two days and haven't typed two words but now have a temporary fix and can get the boss off my back-and believe me he's already talked about docking my pay.

Racing ??Here at Raceway Park things were up and down - many , many fast cars couldn't hook today .Others were hooking and giving the fans (yes,there were fans)some great wheelstands in both stock and s/s .And then there was David Barton - he didn't get the memo-and went out and made the fastest COPO pass recorded .8.32 @ almost 165 in a stocker ???? And on a nine inch tire .....Hmmmmm !!!!! So much for those who said it was slow because of the headwind etc.Talk about making a statement ....

Tomorrow we'll be getting the last qualifying run in stock and s/s will run class followed by the first round of eliminations for stock in the afternoon .
And yes, it's good to be back .
More in the morning .....

06-09-2016, 11:04 AM	#21
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown I am not really defending NHRA for how slow they get people pitted and parked and Tech'd but it was never an easy or quick process. Years past we would sit in a shopping center parking lot and I slept in a racecar at the Brunswick Square Mall behind the stores.....we then would get sent to the field and wait to get tech'd out there or something like that. Maple Grove same scenario.....shopping center parking lot... Less cars today for sure so you'd think after so many years they'd work on making it more efficient....NOPE... My $340 is still in my pocket.....LOL __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

06-09-2016, 01:26 PM	#23
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown Sorry all for the late report, but Jack's computer is not working and they are running us almost round robin like. I can't give you much info expect that I know Barton went a 8.32@164. Most showdown cars were having trouble getting down the track as did many Stockers. We are done for the day in Stock, and the second pass was just as bad for many cars. The starting line is just not there, chassis setup is critical. Super Stock was just called to the lanes for their last qualifier. I will try to get a Q sheet, be back later.

06-09-2016, 02:03 PM	#25
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,468 Likes: 1,448 Liked 4,365 Times in 501 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown Hey guys I have to swap transmissions and just wondering if anyone would be willing to let me use a stacker lift before I start gettin under the car. Please Shoot me a text or email 610.996.8784 bobby.fazio@gmail.com thank you! __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

06-09-2016, 08:25 PM	#26
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown I'm sure most of you know what's going as far as qualifying goes. DRC has everything posted. For the high powered cars the track was a challenge, and I can't remember it being so bad for a first day of qualifying at etown. Some of the fast Showdown cars are not qualified yet, and its anybodies guess what will happen in the morning. The weather will be fast in the morning just like today. I have a few pages of photos from todays action in Stk and SS. Attached Thumbnails

06-09-2016, 08:29 PM	#27
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06-09-2016, 10:31 PM	#30
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" The Summernationals at Englishtown Hi gang-hard to believe I've been here two days and haven't typed two words but now have a temporary fix and can get the boss off my back-and believe me he's already talked about docking my pay. Racing ??Here at Raceway Park things were up and down - many , many fast cars couldn't hook today .Others were hooking and giving the fans (yes,there were fans)some great wheelstands in both stock and s/s .And then there was David Barton - he didn't get the memo-and went out and made the fastest COPO pass recorded .8.32 @ almost 165 in a stocker ???? And on a nine inch tire .....Hmmmmm !!!!! So much for those who said it was slow because of the headwind etc.Talk about making a statement .... Tomorrow we'll be getting the last qualifying run in stock and s/s will run class followed by the first round of eliminations for stock in the afternoon . And yes, it's good to be back . More in the morning ..... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO