Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals

[Jack Matyas]

Good afternoon gang - Normally I wouldn't start this thread for another day or two but since things aren't normal coming into this race ..........well, most of you that are entered have received notice that pit staging has been moved - its now next to the VF Outlet mall .Just so you know - there is plenty of security in this lot - and plenty of room .And this is not second hand info - I'm number 12 in line and checked things out myself .

Next we'll talk about the track -as usual there are plenty of rumors going around- most have no basis what-so-ever.After parking this morning I went to the track to see for myself - I met with Lex Dudas ( Vice-President and General Manager of Maple Grove ) and toured the facility with him .I must say the place never looked better ( and I've been going to MG since the early seventies) - that said - why the move to the parking lot - no - and I repeat - no standing water anywhere .But the ground is soft - much too soft to drive motorhomes and heavy trailers on - but the Sun has been out most of today and that will help bigtime .

This reporter thinks it is a very prudent move by the NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway parking us elsewhere while things dry out a little .

If you're entered load-up and come on over ............And I'll keep everyone informed weather wise - things at this time look terrific from Wednesday on .