"Live From" Gainesville's Double Header - Page 8

Lew Silverman · 03-14-2016, 02:24 AM

Thanks again for the updates and for sharing the photo's and video's, Ken!

Great job as usual!!

Ken Miele · 03-14-2016, 10:29 PM

Sure thing Lew. Well there is not much going on here so I thought I would update my camera. I took a few shots of what was out today and my new ride. Not many cars out, but I did find a few of the crew and drivers polishing their rigs working their cars or just relaxing.

For many of us staying here we usually have to unhook to top off for fuel, water and dump the holding tanks. Not so here in Gainesville, fuel, water and dumping trucks comes right to your motorhome door. Definitely a plus when racing back to back events.

G Schenck · 03-15-2016, 09:37 AM

Ken, I don't know the two guys by the motorhome, but by the looks on their face, it looks like they are wondering what the poor people are doing right now.

Greg

robzneed4speed · 03-15-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by G Schenck

Ken, I don't know the two guys by the motorhome, but by the looks on their face, it looks like they are wondering what the poor people are doing right now.

Greg

That looks like Sterling Simmons on the left, so I agree with you Greg. lol

Ron Ortiz · 03-15-2016, 09:57 AM

Hey Ken can you get a shot of the rest of that blue striped trailer such as the tow vehicle and race car that came out of that box. Nice trailer.

Them two racers lounging around should be out there getting a Florida tan instead of sitting in the shade.

And thanks for the fine reporting and pics.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA made in the shade

Ken Miele · 03-15-2016, 01:05 PM

Ron, that's one of Gary Richard's rigs. It hauled the 2010 Cobra Jet sliver Stocker and Paul Iaconis's Super Stocker Camaro driven by Frank Maiolo. Its a Peterbilt with a NRC conversion and a Gold Rush stacker. Gary also brought the Peterbilt toterhome and trailer, they had five cars to bring down.

I know this is the stk/ss section, but the last photo is Danny Bisbano next to his Super Comp car doing routine maintenance like most of us who decided to stay between races.

Wade Mahaffey · 03-15-2016, 01:39 PM

Wow, A divisional race in Gainesville Florida.... then a three day layover at the track... then the Gatornationals....WHAT A LIFE! It's a beautiful thing to be bathing in the Florida sun, while swimming in Sportsman Drag Racing Cars! A whole three days to wonder around and meet some good ole like minded neighbors. Sonny's just up the road a little, the young folks can check out the Gator college girls. I so wish I was there competing along with you, maybe next year. Make sure you let NHRA know how much you like the double header deal!

Wade Mahaffey

TOM KASCH · 03-15-2016, 01:50 PM

Why would anyone spend $250,000 to race for $2,000 if you would win .?

Guys now days don't know what it was to come in a open trailer towed by a chevy wagon.

I dont get it .

HR9121 · 03-15-2016, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOM KASCH

Why would anyone spend $250,000 to race for $2,000 if you would win .?

Guys now days don't know what it was to come in a open trailer towed by a chevy wagon.

I dont get it .

Because they can.....

ALMACK · 03-15-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

Because they can.....

^^^ LOL

so true

03-14-2016, 02:24 AM	#71
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Thanks again for the updates and for sharing the photo's and video's, Ken! Great job as usual!! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

03-14-2016, 10:29 PM	#72
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,865 Likes: 462 Liked 16,585 Times in 1,526 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Sure thing Lew. Well there is not much going on here so I thought I would update my camera. I took a few shots of what was out today and my new ride. Not many cars out, but I did find a few of the crew and drivers polishing their rigs working their cars or just relaxing. For many of us staying here we usually have to unhook to top off for fuel, water and dump the holding tanks. Not so here in Gainesville, fuel, water and dumping trucks comes right to your motorhome door. Definitely a plus when racing back to back events. Attached Thumbnails

03-15-2016, 09:37 AM	#73
G Schenck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Harahan, La. Posts: 521 Likes: 41 Liked 81 Times in 35 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Ken, I don't know the two guys by the motorhome, but by the looks on their face, it looks like they are wondering what the poor people are doing right now. Greg

03-15-2016, 09:57 AM	#75
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Hey Ken can you get a shot of the rest of that blue striped trailer such as the tow vehicle and race car that came out of that box. Nice trailer. Them two racers lounging around should be out there getting a Florida tan instead of sitting in the shade. And thanks for the fine reporting and pics. Ron Ortiz U/SA made in the shade __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

03-15-2016, 01:05 PM	#76
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,865 Likes: 462 Liked 16,585 Times in 1,526 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Ron, that's one of Gary Richard's rigs. It hauled the 2010 Cobra Jet sliver Stocker and Paul Iaconis's Super Stocker Camaro driven by Frank Maiolo. Its a Peterbilt with a NRC conversion and a Gold Rush stacker. Gary also brought the Peterbilt toterhome and trailer, they had five cars to bring down. I know this is the stk/ss section, but the last photo is Danny Bisbano next to his Super Comp car doing routine maintenance like most of us who decided to stay between races. Attached Thumbnails

03-15-2016, 01:39 PM	#77
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Wow, A divisional race in Gainesville Florida.... then a three day layover at the track... then the Gatornationals....WHAT A LIFE! It's a beautiful thing to be bathing in the Florida sun, while swimming in Sportsman Drag Racing Cars! A whole three days to wonder around and meet some good ole like minded neighbors. Sonny's just up the road a little, the young folks can check out the Gator college girls. I so wish I was there competing along with you, maybe next year. Make sure you let NHRA know how much you like the double header deal! Wade Mahaffey

03-15-2016, 01:50 PM	#78
TOM KASCH VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TOLEDO,OHIO Posts: 1,735 Likes: 0 Liked 241 Times in 100 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Why would anyone spend $250,000 to race for $2,000 if you would win .? Guys now days don't know what it was to come in a open trailer towed by a chevy wagon. I dont get it .