Live from Phoenix - NHRA Arizona Nationals

Jack Matyas · 02-17-2010, 03:08 PM

A few minutes ago they opened the gates and it was like the second coming of the Gold Rush - racers were hellbent to get into the pits -- don't know why the big hurry as we're all going out by the lake - no Sportsman exceptions thank you .After a couple of days of R&R everyone's batteries are recharged and can't wait until they drop the flag tomorrow morning .You wouldn't believe how the place is already - if I didn't know better I'd say there are more cars than at Pomona -- optical illuision probably .

Today is mostly parking and tech -- most of us will take time to do maintenance and some clean-up on race cars and tow vehicles alike .Took a few pics just for fun .........In the first picture is Wayne Totaro -- the new licorce consumer champ -- he and Mark ate eight pounds ( 7 red and 1 black ) in a little over in a week -- Wal-Mart stock went up .In the picture he's trying to borrow some off a Japanese guy with no luck ..............How fitting it is to have a bankrupt sign next to the track ( see pic 2 ) .............later -- we've got generator problems to solve -- more of Wayne 's non -maintenance coming back to haunt him .

How about the lake next to our pit ..............its a real ride to the starting line .Later ..........

For those of you interested it a very sunny day with temps in the low seventies

scubasteve · 02-17-2010, 03:13 PM

leber , leber , leber , leber.,,, tear em up

BobUnkefer · 02-17-2010, 05:07 PM

Friday Jack, Friday....... you get tomorrow to rest up.

Jack Matyas · 02-17-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BobUnkefer

Friday Jack, Friday....... you get tomorrow to rest up.

Thanks Bob ----forgot about the extra day in between---- going sightseeing ???????

Bob Bender · 02-17-2010, 06:19 PM

Hey Jack, keep up the good work and win this Race.................

Jack Matyas · 02-17-2010, 10:30 PM

The lines getting in today lasted to the end of the day ( see pic one ) -- not sure where they are putting everyone but I'm more than sure some won't be pleased . Tonight some "friends" took me out to dinner - where you ask ? They told me about a great place - the "Heart Attack Grille" -- sounded good so .......ya gotta see the picture .Lastly -- the Winternationals Stock winner ( although not here yet - he's at school ) Brad Burton was rewarded here with beachfront property .................

BOB KIRKBRIDE · 02-17-2010, 05:30 PM

Thanks for the pictures Jack. I'm not going to Firebird this year, saw you run at Pomona. I have to get my old thunderbolt ready for a PSCA race here in Las Vegas. It seems now after almost 50 years since I started racing and all the different cars I've had the stockers and Super stocks get my attention the most.

FLOYD RUSSO JR · 02-17-2010, 05:38 PM

Wassup any word on if wilkes got the gto runnin r what happen !!!yall have fun c- ya!

02-17-2010, 03:08 PM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,838 Likes: 337 Liked 1,611 Times in 329 Posts	Live from Phoenix - NHRA Arizona Nationals A few minutes ago they opened the gates and it was like the second coming of the Gold Rush - racers were hellbent to get into the pits -- don't know why the big hurry as we're all going out by the lake - no Sportsman exceptions thank you .After a couple of days of R&R everyone's batteries are recharged and can't wait until they drop the flag tomorrow morning .You wouldn't believe how the place is already - if I didn't know better I'd say there are more cars than at Pomona -- optical illuision probably . Today is mostly parking and tech -- most of us will take time to do maintenance and some clean-up on race cars and tow vehicles alike .Took a few pics just for fun .........In the first picture is Wayne Totaro -- the new licorce consumer champ -- he and Mark ate eight pounds ( 7 red and 1 black ) in a little over in a week -- Wal-Mart stock went up .In the picture he's trying to borrow some off a Japanese guy with no luck ..............How fitting it is to have a bankrupt sign next to the track ( see pic 2 ) .............later -- we've got generator problems to solve -- more of Wayne 's non -maintenance coming back to haunt him . How about the lake next to our pit ..............its a real ride to the starting line .Later .......... For those of you interested it a very sunny day with temps in the low seventies Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

02-17-2010, 03:13 PM	#2
scubasteve Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 189 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Phoenix - NHRA Arizona Nationals leber , leber , leber , leber.,,, tear em up

02-17-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
BobUnkefer Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 465 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Phoenix - NHRA Arizona Nationals Friday Jack, Friday....... you get tomorrow to rest up. __________________ Bob Unkefer 4409 STK

02-17-2010, 06:19 PM	#5
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,713 Likes: 1,408 Liked 373 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Live from Phoenix - NHRA Arizona Nationals Hey Jack, keep up the good work and win this Race................. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

02-17-2010, 10:30 PM	#6
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,838 Likes: 337 Liked 1,611 Times in 329 Posts	Re: Live from Phoenix - NHRA Arizona Nationals The lines getting in today lasted to the end of the day ( see pic one ) -- not sure where they are putting everyone but I'm more than sure some won't be pleased . Tonight some "friends" took me out to dinner - where you ask ? They told me about a great place - the "Heart Attack Grille" -- sounded good so .......ya gotta see the picture .Lastly -- the Winternationals Stock winner ( although not here yet - he's at school ) Brad Burton was rewarded here with beachfront property ................. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

02-17-2010, 05:30 PM	#7
BOB KIRKBRIDE Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 62 Likes: 4 Liked 15 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from Phoenix - NHRA Arizona Nationals Thanks for the pictures Jack. I'm not going to Firebird this year, saw you run at Pomona. I have to get my old thunderbolt ready for a PSCA race here in Las Vegas. It seems now after almost 50 years since I started racing and all the different cars I've had the stockers and Super stocks get my attention the most.

02-17-2010, 05:38 PM	#8
FLOYD RUSSO JR Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: GONZALES,LA Posts: 247 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Phoenix - NHRA Arizona Nationals Wassup any word on if wilkes got the gto runnin r what happen !!!yall have fun c- ya!