Live from Englishtown----NHRA Supernationals

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning boys and girls-here we are again -still in New Jersey - but two hours North of Atco . Its just like the Army here -hurry up and wait .I'm parked in row 22 spot #124 waiting to be let into the pits........its going to be a very long day !!! For those of you wondering I've taken over for Debbie , she has to work for a couple of more days (well someone in the family has to work) .

The pros are rolling in and we just watch and wave........also the rain clouds are on their way--doesn't look good as showers are forcasted for later today and tommorow .

Got to visit with many friends this morning but among the "missing" are Ray Valpreda (broken engine) and John Pressing (heavy work load)----sorry guys .

[Gary Parker]

they started at 8:30this morning. And running out of room.

[Jack Matyas]

2:53 EST--Just got parked.....and it started to pour .Good news is I talked my way to the West side of the track with the Pro Stockers and there is plenty of room .Don't know about tech in the rain --we'll see .Pitted next to Pudgie (Mark LaBreque from Diamond RV Sales) and he's always a barrel of laughs--he and his band of merrymen should make this weekend interesting to say the least.Gotta go find out whats' happenin'......................

[danielct301]

Jack, good morning from CT.
Just looked at weather and it shows clear and about 53 degrees.
No showers till about 8PM.
How does that jive with real weather at the track.
P.S. Its about 6:05 am.
Thanks and good luck to you and everyone else.
Have a safe race.

[Jack Matyas]

Daniel--Like they say on TV -- "COME ON DOWN" -- its an absolutely beautiful morning here at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park -- the rains are gone and everything is drying very quick .Engines cannot be started before 10 am so there's plenty of time to drink coffee and talk about "what if ". Stock will be second out this morning and we'll get three hits at the track today along with S/S also --looks like 10:30am , 1 and 3pm , S/S is fourth so they will be at approx.11:15 am , 2:30 and 4:30 .It could be fast this morning and many racers are talking about how they will slow their rides up to protect combos against AHFS ...............if only I had a decent weather station--------soon , very soon ! ! !

On another note--during tech yesterday I had a real "Kodak Moment" and no camera -three ,count 'em three officials including our national tech director laying on the asphalt underneath my car--they must have liked everything they saw as afterwards I went on my way with no problem .Good thing as I'm trying to have fun this weekend without working hard.

[Jack Matyas]

Official list not yet posted but more than 20 a second under--looks like John Shaul will be provisional #1..more after pass #2 ...........Its a lot faster than racers thought .Forget the gauges...

[Jack Matyas]

After the first run--John Shaul #1--Biondo #2 don't remember #3 I'm #4
Second run not yet posted--but no one wants to step up.Sounds like supergas at the 1000' mark -- blip-blip- blip and plenty of nose diving .Good news is there is no teardown ---not officially --but they haven't made a move to bring anyone in and its getting late in the day .

[Jack Matyas]

Round three of qualifing got different -- Kreeber went to the top --several others moved up-- guys all of a sudden decided to go fast...not sure whats up .Sheets are very slow in coming ---Low ET of the meet so far -- Kenny Miele AA/SA 9.868...............

[Jack Matyas]

Quote overheard over dinner --"I was looking for a fork and I noticed you have some Klondike bars in your freezer - mind if I have one? Joe DeMarzo to Pudgie...........you really had to be there .

Temps really dropped tonight -its jacket and long pants weather-they're calling for low 50's -- could be very fast during 1st round tommorow and super good for the pro's at night .

Rumor has it that Barry Parker is changing his engine tonight........BRRRRRR !!!!!

Tonights' entertainment is either Happy Hour at the track bar or "The Bucket List" in Pudgie's coach--which sounds like more fun???? HMMMMMMMMMMM

And on with the show...................

[Mike Meier]

Originally Posted by JDG71

VP fuels is going to give away free stuff.

Ask for Jim & mention that you heard about it on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show.

Go get your free stuff!

Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully there's not a quiz involved cuz I'd bet only 5 of us on here would even know who that is.

Mike Meier
(temporary E/SA Camaro)