Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove - Page 5

Ken Miele · 09-16-2023, 07:29 AM

Good mornings everyone, and yeah its cooler this morning than yesterday morning. Current temp is 49. The weather has been great everyday with temps in the lows 70, perfect racing weather.

Stock is out first at 8:45 and we get 3 today, 2 in the morning and one more after the pros finish up.

A few more top end shots from Super Stock...

Pistol Pete · 09-16-2023, 07:54 AM

Ken
Thank you for all the reports, pictures, videos & the daily weather numbers.

It is Greatly Appreciated !!!

Jack Matyas · 09-16-2023, 11:08 AM

WOW !!!!!!! And good morning - the weather here is so good here at Maple Grove I wish I could bubble-pack it and sell some. A bit nippy this AM but both Stock and S/S got their second rounds in with another ( and possibly more ) later on as they are talking about running more rounds today because of possible bad weather rolling in tomorrow .We'll keep you posted .The boss is still in and going to rd 3 so i'll try and help out . Later .....

Tom P · 09-17-2023, 12:01 AM

Great job Ken !
Good luck in the Semis, then Finals then kissing Miss Winston in front of a huge plywood check!

Larry Hill · 09-17-2023, 09:48 AM

The Boss is on a run!

Ken Miele · 09-17-2023, 10:19 AM

Thanks everyone, sorry for the lack of reports, just taking a break to clear my head. We had a 9:30 start with the pros because of the impending weather. Rain is suppose to hit around 2PM. We should get at least round 5 in. Who knows what will happen after that.

They were trying to finish all last night, but the dew started to come in and they pull the plug. Not sure I will have another update until I get home, but I will post if we get rained out.

Tom P · 09-17-2023, 02:04 PM

Good job in the semis... Double Oh Seven!

Ken Miele · 09-17-2023, 02:35 PM

Thanks Tom...

Its raining, not sure what NHRA's plans are. There is a small window, but its very humid out, it would take some time to dry the track when the rain stops. Rumors are we will be here tomorrow.

Ken Miele · 09-17-2023, 03:59 PM

They are drying the track, there is a small window... still no schedule.

Factory Showdown qualifying...

Ken Miele · 09-17-2023, 05:46 PM

The rain has returned, one pair of Top Fuel went down, then rain. Still no word on what they will do.

09-16-2023, 07:29 AM	#41
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove Good mornings everyone, and yeah its cooler this morning than yesterday morning. Current temp is 49. The weather has been great everyday with temps in the lows 70, perfect racing weather. Stock is out first at 8:45 and we get 3 today, 2 in the morning and one more after the pros finish up. A few more top end shots from Super Stock... Attached Thumbnails

09-16-2023, 07:54 AM	#42
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,626 Likes: 3,397 Liked 779 Times in 209 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove Ken Thank you for all the reports, pictures, videos & the daily weather numbers. It is Greatly Appreciated !!! __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

09-16-2023, 11:08 AM	#43
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,927 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove WOW !!!!!!! And good morning - the weather here is so good here at Maple Grove I wish I could bubble-pack it and sell some. A bit nippy this AM but both Stock and S/S got their second rounds in with another ( and possibly more ) later on as they are talking about running more rounds today because of possible bad weather rolling in tomorrow .We'll keep you posted .The boss is still in and going to rd 3 so i'll try and help out . Later ..... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

09-17-2023, 12:01 AM	#44
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove Great job Ken ! Good luck in the Semis, then Finals then kissing Miss Winston in front of a huge plywood check!

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09-17-2023, 10:19 AM	#46
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove Thanks everyone, sorry for the lack of reports, just taking a break to clear my head. We had a 9:30 start with the pros because of the impending weather. Rain is suppose to hit around 2PM. We should get at least round 5 in. Who knows what will happen after that. They were trying to finish all last night, but the dew started to come in and they pull the plug. Not sure I will have another update until I get home, but I will post if we get rained out.

09-17-2023, 02:04 PM	#47
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove Good job in the semis... Double Oh Seven!

09-17-2023, 02:35 PM	#48
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove Thanks Tom... Its raining, not sure what NHRA's plans are. There is a small window, but its very humid out, it would take some time to dry the track when the rain stops. Rumors are we will be here tomorrow.

09-17-2023, 03:59 PM	#49
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove They are drying the track, there is a small window... still no schedule. Factory Showdown qualifying... Attached Thumbnails

09-17-2023, 05:46 PM	#50
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove The rain has returned, one pair of Top Fuel went down, then rain. Still no word on what they will do.