"Live From" Numidia Dragway LODRS

[Ken Miele]

Hello all, we are at Numidia Dragway this week. For some that have not been here, its located east central Pennsylvania. Its over a 1000 feet above sea level, so its not the fastest track, but its very scenic and has a great view of the top end for spectating.

This is our 2nd year after many years of not having a division race here. Its a great facility run by the DiMino family. Talk to any of the locals and they will tell you its a great place to race.

Its only Wednesday, but there are about 70 rigs here. There will be a test and tune tomorrow, and the weather looks great for this race. Mid 70's during the day with cool nights in the upper 50's. A few photos of the early arrivals along with a shot of the top end.

[Paul Precht]

According to this it's 951' https://airdensityonline.com/track-r...midia_Dragway/ but I'm wondering if anyone has an accurate measurement showing higher.

[BKSG1198]

Paul,
I can say that the times I’ve been up there for a few .90 races that on a hot day the AA is above 4,000 feet and wind is almost non existent unless a storm comes through and when the mountains on the top end disappear, you got about 10 minutes to get your stuff packed up. In all honesty, one of my favorite tracks. It’s just has a calming effect on you being in the mountains and it’s such and awesome view at the top end to watch cars go down the track. See you all later today!

[Jon Sarrett]

Is that Dilcher's old firebird?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Jon Sarrett

Is that Dilcher's old firebird?

Yup! From what I'm hearing, Pappy might just put in a surprise appearance on Saturday.

[Ken Miele]

Hey guys, just a heads up on the test and tune today, it starts at noon and ends a 7pm. A few more shots of the cars in the pit. Hey check out the division 7 car, Mike Graham in his 2000 Mustang Super Stock, now that's one heck of a tow for a division race.

[Carguy49]

Thanks for the pictures. Looks like a wonderful place to race. I hope Mike and B.J. are having the time of their lives on this journey so far from home.

[Mike Bassin]

Paul asked about the starting line elevation at Numidia, just looked it up on topographical maps, about 980 ft. above sea level, for 11 years Dave McMeans and I announced the LODRS events and they were always held on the last weekend of July, it could get plenty hot there for sure and storms could brew up real quick also. Considering the altitude and heat cars still ran pretty good numbers. Yes it is a beautiful track, facility and surrounding countryside. I looked at the ridge tops for their elevation, top end of the track ridge tops and behind the starting line past the village of Numidia both top out at about 1700 ft. or so. Those racing or for the race fans, have a great and safe event.

Mike Bassin, track announcer Mason Dixon Dragway

[Rich Biebel]

The view and scenery there is really great.

Definitely gets hot there and seeing over 4000' DA is likely in July and yes the storms that roll in can be pretty strong and happen fast.

I was there bracket racing July 4th weekend 2013......Hot and muggy Saturday and Sunday and a real strong storm rolled in late that afternoon....race had to be cancelled.....

That line of storms hit my home area 125 miles East, before I got there and knocked out power overnight !!

I was at the last 2 Division races in the early 2000's and also last year...
I can recall the last one I'd guess 2004 and that was HOT !!

Not gonna make it out there this weekend...….

[john ancona]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Yup! From what I'm hearing, Pappy might just put in a surprise appearance on Saturday.

He is on the phone making hotel reservations for Saturday