Live from NHRA Pep Boys Nationals @ Maple Grove

[Jack Matyas]

Good afternoon - And I was live yesterday at the 'Grove when stacking officially opened - got in line as # 5 but had to leave because of several commitments Monday .As of noon today there were only three lines of cars but were rolling in slowly .I'm sure the storms overnight had something to do with that and the rain has stopped but it is possible to start again tonight .

The place looks great - clean and well manicured and for those like myself there is nothing better than racing a National event at your home track .Can't wait .........

Later with updates .

[Hacksaw]

Been to the track multiple times and still have trouble with the narrow road options. Anybody know the route the big rig/Pro teams use? I would be travelling South on the Turnpike.

[Tom Goldman]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Been to the track multiple times and still have trouble with the narrow road options. Anybody know the route the big rig/Pro teams use? I would be travelling South on the Turnpike.

If you are coming South on I476 and exiting at exit 56 and go West on I 78 instead of getting off on PA Rt 100 to go to US 222 ,you can continue West on I 78 and get off at exit 30 for PA Rt61 South . It will bring you to the 422 bypass outside or Reading.
It eliminates dealing with the 2 lane congestion and the 5 stupid traffic circles they have installed on Rt 222.
When it comes to getting off Rt10 to the grove ,the only option for a bigger rig is getting off at the bus garage at Alleghenyville Road and turning left at Bowmansville Road to get to Maple Grove Road.

[Ken Miele]

[Mark Yacavone]

Thanks, Ken
You guys might not know this, but AZ. Dan, (Dan Riume) is a pretty fair bracket racer too. He won a couple of our events in Surprise...and, he's a Ford guy ;-)

[Ken Miele]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Thanks, Ken
You guys might not know this, but AZ. Dan, (Dan Riume) is a pretty fair bracket racer too. He won a couple of our events in Surprise...and, he's a Ford guy ;-)

Dan quite often talks about bracket racing. I was just talking to him yesterday, he was in Vegas racing his Mustang and having a blast. Dan is good people, how he puts up with us I will never know.

[Jon Sarrett]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Thanks, Ken
You guys might not know this, but AZ. Dan, (Dan Riume) is a pretty fair bracket racer too. He won a couple of our events in Surprise...and, he's a Ford guy ;-)

It's actually Reaume and he started out with a blue and yellow mid 60's Ranchero racing at Speedworld with his Mopar buddy Dan Sleep. Loved hanging with these 2 back in the 90's. Not sure if he still lives in Kingman or not.

[Cglrcng]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Thanks, Ken
You guys might not know this, but AZ. Dan, (Dan Riume) is a pretty fair bracket racer too. He won a couple of our events in Surprise...and, he's a Ford guy ;-)

TY Mark, glad to hear Dan is still around.