"Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. - Page 7

hookdaddy · 10-06-2010, 02:23 PM

Nope - no BS Charlie - really did get a text

Ken Miele · 10-06-2010, 03:03 PM

Latest update..... pits are drying out nicely and they could park us if they wanted to. I guess the key word is "wanted".

As you can see the sun is out, although it is still on the cool side.

Here a shot of the mud wrestling pit, they started clearing early this morning, it should be a fun day tomorrow.

tram1666 · 10-06-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Latest update..... pits are drying out nicely and they could park us if they wanted to. I guess the key word is "wanted".

As you can see the sun is out, although it is still on the cool side.

Here a shot of the mud wrestling pit, they started clearing early this morning, it should be a fun day tomorrow.

what part of Maple is that shot from

Pistol Pete · 10-06-2010, 04:48 PM

Why can't Maple Grove PAVE part of the grass area where all of us sportsman racers park ???

They just need to pave where the tires go on the tow vechicles or at least put stone down, then it wouldn't be such a mud bowl.

I felt sorry for all you guys that went to Gainesville that year and couldn't take your cars out to Sunday. That's just plain B.S. And we pay $270. for entry fee.....

We need to start our own organization: SHRA.... where we call the shots...

sportsfan · 10-06-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

It's all good...at least the Pros share the burden with all the Sportsman that ponied up with the $270 to get in. Instead of 4 runs for the stellar field of nitro stars like..well, I won't name names...they cut them back to ONLY 3 runs to make the very stout bump to get in...

Oh, wait a minute, no they didn't...they all still get 4 runs to qualify for a field where virtually anything that doesn't piss all over it's own shoes gets in...

And we get one whole ONE run, and then are sent into first round. Someone that loses first round in Stock can physically be on the grounds for less than Five hours...

That's awesome...

Believe me when I tell you...I've erased way more of this post than what remains...I haven't had quite enough Ultras to fully speak my mind!!!

Careful Dan. Talk like this could land you in the teardown barn .But at least it won't be muddy !

Tom Goldman · 10-06-2010, 05:22 PM

[QUOTE=Pistol Pete;215107]Why can't Maple Grove PAVE part of the grass area where all of us sportsman racers park ???

They just need to pave where the tires go on the tow vechicles or at least put stone down, then it wouldn't be such a mud bowl.

Maple Grove does not own the "Stocker Field" . I asked Lex the very same thing and was told the field is leased and they can make no improvements on it...............Who else remembers when NHRA drilled holes in the track at Englishtown to "relieve" the pressure??.......I went thru the traps sideways,and had water dripping out of the fenderwells at that race!......must have had 40 workers with white towels mopping up after every pair.................Tom

Ed Carpenter · 10-06-2010, 05:46 PM

Man after what you guys and gals went thru last week at ATCO I hope it isn't another lost weekend. Two weeks in a row ( fuel, entry, race gas, food, hotel, blah blah blah gets expensive) when no racing takes place. Good luck.

Dan Fletcher · 10-06-2010, 06:36 PM

Tom,

I've heard the "leased field" excuse before as well, but lets be serious. Do you really think the farmer that they've leased the field from for DECADES would actually tell them "uh, no...you can't put any stone down...at your expense...I'm not having any of that..."

Sorry, but to me, that doesn't pass the "reasonable man test". Call me cynical, but I call bull****...

Jack Matyas · 10-07-2010, 06:57 AM

Today's weather calls for a high of 72 with the temp a chilly 54 degrees this morning - good news is that almost no rain is called for today ( 20 % chance ) - its to be Sunny all day if you can believe the forecasters - high humidity but some will burn off ..........things are looking up for sure .Tomorrow is even looking better with 78 degrees expected and a barometer in the high 29's .......................

Ken Miele · 10-07-2010, 08:36 AM

Well the rain is a thing of the past, blue skies and bright sunshine for today and the rest of the weekend.

I just finishing talking to the NHRA officials. They will start parking at 9 am. No saving spots, if you want to park next to someone, you have to wait in the field and go in with them.

The are sending Tech out to the field to tech us in while we wait to be park.

10-06-2010, 02:23 PM	#61
hookdaddy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 254 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Nope - no BS Charlie - really did get a text __________________ Don Scholl d.scholl@comcast.net 145Y Stock - 145H Super Comp

10-06-2010, 03:03 PM	#62
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Latest update..... pits are drying out nicely and they could park us if they wanted to. I guess the key word is "wanted". As you can see the sun is out, although it is still on the cool side. Here a shot of the mud wrestling pit, they started clearing early this morning, it should be a fun day tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails

10-06-2010, 04:48 PM	#64
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" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Why can't Maple Grove PAVE part of the grass area where all of us sportsman racers park ??? They just need to pave where the tires go on the tow vechicles or at least put stone down, then it wouldn't be such a mud bowl. I felt sorry for all you guys that went to Gainesville that year and couldn't take your cars out to Sunday. That's just plain B.S. And we pay $270. for entry fee..... We need to start our own organization: SHRA.... where we call the shots...

10-06-2010, 05:22 PM	#66
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 859 Times in 234 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. [QUOTE=Pistol Pete;215107]Why can't Maple Grove PAVE part of the grass area where all of us sportsman racers park ??? They just need to pave where the tires go on the tow vechicles or at least put stone down, then it wouldn't be such a mud bowl. Maple Grove does not own the "Stocker Field" . I asked Lex the very same thing and was told the field is leased and they can make no improvements on it...............Who else remembers when NHRA drilled holes in the track at Englishtown to "relieve" the pressure??.......I went thru the traps sideways,and had water dripping out of the fenderwells at that race!......must have had 40 workers with white towels mopping up after every pair.................Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

10-06-2010, 05:46 PM	#67
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Man after what you guys and gals went thru last week at ATCO I hope it isn't another lost weekend. Two weeks in a row ( fuel, entry, race gas, food, hotel, blah blah blah gets expensive) when no racing takes place. Good luck. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

10-06-2010, 06:36 PM	#68
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Tom, I've heard the "leased field" excuse before as well, but lets be serious. Do you really think the farmer that they've leased the field from for DECADES would actually tell them "uh, no...you can't put any stone down...at your expense...I'm not having any of that..." Sorry, but to me, that doesn't pass the "reasonable man test". Call me cynical, but I call bull**... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES**

10-07-2010, 06:57 AM	#69
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" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Today's weather calls for a high of 72 with the temp a chilly 54 degrees this morning - good news is that almost no rain is called for today ( 20 % chance ) - its to be Sunny all day if you can believe the forecasters - high humidity but some will burn off ..........things are looking up for sure .Tomorrow is even looking better with 78 degrees expected and a barometer in the high 29's ....................... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-07-2010, 08:36 AM	#70
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,540 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Well the rain is a thing of the past, blue skies and bright sunshine for today and the rest of the weekend. I just finishing talking to the NHRA officials. They will start parking at 9 am. No saving spots, if you want to park next to someone, you have to wait in the field and go in with them. The are sending Tech out to the field to tech us in while we wait to be park. Attached Thumbnails