"Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 - Page 45

Chuck Beach · 09-03-2019, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

WJ is fine, he did a long burn out and the car got away from him.

They were supposed to do the rest of first round eliminations, but there was not enough time. It was a shame as the racing was good, lots of tight racing throughout the rounds. Hopefully DRC will have the numbers up later today.

Good morning everyone and we are still here. I have photos of Mondays action, but I want to hit the road so check back tomorrow as editing will take a while. We had a great heads up final in Stock and the FSS final was very cool with Bill Skillman doing a 300 foot plus power wheelstand for the win. I think I got the photos, its tough to get good ones at night.

My thoughts on how Indy 2019 went. Parking was a nightmare, and my appreciation and thanks goes to the parking crew. They were short handed and worked none stop to fix a mess that should have never been.
In my opinion they was no excuse for the way it was handled.

As far as tech went I will have to say that there were more cars looked at than I have seen it a long while. There were lots of tech officials on hand and I believe there was 12 Stockers torn down and 8 Super Stockers, with a total of 4 cars getting bounced. Checking carbs and throttle bodies for all class winners was a welcome surprise, it was hectic but they got it done.

As far a racing goes, well you forget about parking, tech and you say its cool to be at Indy. Visiting with old friends, meeting new ones. Its a crazy feeling Indy with lots of emotional swings. You want to be here, and its a long week, but with the parking fiasco and the rain delays you say to yourself, do I come back next year. Well the answer for me is.... Hell Ya!, I'll be back.

I don't get to respond to all your post, but I do read them. Without you guys and girls there would be no Class Racer, I appreciate all your support, more than you know. Its a unique community with a wide variety of a opinions, and we may not always get along, but I don't think I would want it any other way.

I'm ready to hit the road, so don't forget to check back tomorrow. My next live from will be from Maple Grove in two weeks.

Ken, it was great to see you and chat, Indy is Indy and without some kind of unexpected event it would not be the same. For me it was a good long week but the racing did not turn out as expected. Missed the tune-up by a mile but still managed to run Ok. Billy Nees, the manifold had no affect, actually could have run faster, thanks for pointing it out over the last year or so. Ken you forgot to mention the fiasco in your pits, had to tow some cars away. Great reporting and good luck at the Grove!!

JHeath · 09-03-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by George Wright

In car video of first round win in my FS/G CobraJet

Great video as always George !
what camera are you using ?

Ray Gottry · 09-03-2019, 12:09 PM

Great video. I am a stick guy too! How did you acquire a 2102 Mustang? Got you order in early, LOL! Wish I could have been there! Maybe next year.

George Wright · 09-03-2019, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JHeath

Great video as always George !
what camera are you using ?

Thanks Jerry! I have a GoPro Hero 3+ Silver.

larrylomascolo · 09-03-2019, 01:00 PM

Maybee if they had a sheet of paper given to each spectator explaining the class and what rules they have to follow,it would educate fans about sportsman and pro racing,,,just a thought..Its sick to see empty seats during qualifying and class

George Wright · 09-03-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray Gottry

Great video. I am a stick guy too! How did you acquire a 2102 Mustang? Got you order in early, LOL! Wish I could have been there! Maybe next year.

Ray,
I bought a CobraJet BIW (Body In White) kit from Ford. I did all the work except for the paint and the 5.0 Liter Coyote engine. The engine was assembled by Jim Ronzello (JRP). I have a build thread for my CobraJet on this site at: https://classracer.com/classforum/sh...ad.php?t=55794

Ray Gottry · 09-03-2019, 01:12 PM

thanks, I'll go check it out.

Nick Heath · 09-03-2019, 01:23 PM

Thanks again Ken for all of the fantastic photos and reporting. It's hard enough for me to keep up with everything happening at Indy - and I'm not even racing a car!

I must go back to my earlier skepticism about the Monday schedule. Great effort by the NHRA crew and all the racers that worked together to get through the program last night! Ending at 10:30pm is not ideal but it could have been a lot worse (racing on Tuesday, or 2 weeks from now, etc).

If only I knew that a snide comment or two was all it would have taken to get things moving - I would have spoken out earlier in the week. LOL

quickford1 · 09-03-2019, 05:27 PM

Ken
Thanks for your reporting and photos on Indy.
Rich

Jerry Terry · 09-03-2019, 05:54 PM

Ken thanks for all you do for all of us retired racers that still like to stay up on things and
all the pics you take for us also liked the videos. Im sure its like a full time job besides your racing effort.
Good luck at Maple Grove !

Jerry
Retired 3490 3492 STK SS SST

09-03-2019, 12:09 PM	#443
Ray Gottry Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Lake City, Fl. Posts: 61 Likes: 104 Liked 68 Times in 24 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Great video. I am a stick guy too! How did you acquire a 2102 Mustang? Got you order in early, LOL! Wish I could have been there! Maybe next year.

09-03-2019, 01:00 PM	#445
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 440 Likes: 70 Liked 66 Times in 29 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Maybee if they had a sheet of paper given to each spectator explaining the class and what rules they have to follow,it would educate fans about sportsman and pro racing,,,just a thought..Its sick to see empty seats during qualifying and class

09-03-2019, 01:12 PM	#447
Ray Gottry Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Lake City, Fl. Posts: 61 Likes: 104 Liked 68 Times in 24 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 thanks, I'll go check it out.

09-03-2019, 01:23 PM	#448
Nick Heath Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 359 Likes: 1,444 Liked 566 Times in 135 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Thanks again Ken for all of the fantastic photos and reporting. It's hard enough for me to keep up with everything happening at Indy - and I'm not even racing a car! I must go back to my earlier skepticism about the Monday schedule. Great effort by the NHRA crew and all the racers that worked together to get through the program last night! Ending at 10:30pm is not ideal but it could have been a lot worse (racing on Tuesday, or 2 weeks from now, etc). If only I knew that a snide comment or two was all it would have taken to get things moving - I would have spoken out earlier in the week. LOL

09-03-2019, 05:27 PM	#449
quickford1 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Davidson, NC Posts: 269 Likes: 529 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Ken Thanks for your reporting and photos on Indy. Rich

09-03-2019, 05:54 PM	#450
Jerry Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 652 Likes: 6,086 Liked 450 Times in 133 Posts	Re: "Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019 Ken thanks for all you do for all of us retired racers that still like to stay up on things and all the pics you take for us also liked the videos. Im sure its like a full time job besides your racing effort. Good luck at Maple Grove ! Jerry Retired 3490 3492 STK SS SST