Live from Epping ,NH - NHRA Lucas Oil Series - Page 6

oldskool · 07-20-2015, 03:29 PM

Just a little Pontiac trivia for any Pontiac fans who may read this: Looks like the highest qualified Super Stock car, with a carb, was a Pontiac powered 3rd gen Bird, at #3.

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r2015#indextop

Jack Matyas · 07-20-2015, 05:54 PM

So here is the real skinny - after bowing out in rd2 yesterday morning I wasn't a verry happy camper and ditched you guys ( and gals ) and headed for home ASAP .I probably set a record time wise and was out of New England Dragway in what seemed to be minutes after I lost- strike one ! ! ! And thats when the nightmare started .Only an hour down the road some guy in a late model Caddy pulls in from of me and just parks while i'm going about sixty .After standing on the brakes with every ounce of strength i had I was lucky enough to steer out of his way onto the shoulder and miss him .Whew-strike two ! ! ! About 5 miles down the road people are coming alongside me and pointing to trailor .After checking my mirror I see smoke bellowing from the side and I thought the unit was on fire and pulled over to a rest area .After things cooled off I just cut the wires to the trailer brakes and went down the road with no more smoke .

Two hours into the trip I'm minding my own business in the right lane and I hear and feel a bang on the coach.Would you believe some kid in a Civic fell asleep and ran right into me .Two hours later I was finally done with the Connecticut State Police etc ( they really didn't like my dealer tags ) after they charged the other drive with some wrong lane deal and sent me on my way - strike three - i'm out .

I left early so I wouldn't have to deal with heavy traffic and wacko drivers - but you know what they say about the best plans ........

And after all of that I can still say I had a great time @ NED .

tim worner · 07-20-2015, 06:32 PM

While towing i've blown engines trannys tires broke axels lost wheels been demolished even been stolen but not on the same trip. That was a good one jack

Jerry Terry · 07-20-2015, 07:16 PM

Jack you need a vacation , not much damage I hope.

Jerry

Elroy Dame · 07-21-2015, 05:53 AM

Thanks Jack for spot lighting my car I try real hard to kept it as stock looking as I can Thanks again I real appreciate it Elroy Dame

dannyboy · 07-21-2015, 09:53 AM

Glad you finally got back home with all the wheels on the ground. Sounds like you made it out of #1 by the skin of your teeth.
Thanks for the photo of my shirt and follow up conversation. In response to wondering what Ed. doing, my last conversation has him living in Detroit and Florida, they are doing new Yenko Camaros, David has been all over the country promoting them.

Jack Matyas · 07-21-2015, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Terry

Jack you need a vacation , not much damage I hope.

Jerry

Yes, I need a vacation but also a race car without issues - a trailer repair - and RV repair ....and maybe a stiff drink ..........Its July and I've not had a really good race yet ! ! Hmmmmmm......

J&P · 07-21-2015, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elroy Dame

Thanks Jack for spot lighting my car I try real hard to kept it as stock looking as I can Thanks again I real appreciate it Elroy Dame

Including the column shift....

Jack Matyas · 07-23-2015, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elroy Dame

Thanks Jack for spot lighting my car I try real hard to kept it as stock looking as I can Thanks again I real appreciate it Elroy Dame

You're welcome Elroy - if time permits I'll try and spotlight a car at each event i'm at

ss wannabee · 07-23-2015, 09:18 AM

Good to have you back home in 1 piece, Jack! Hopefully you'll be able to return to
the D-1 points chase in fine shape...

07-20-2015, 03:29 PM	#51
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07-20-2015, 05:54 PM	#52
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,849 Likes: 340 Liked 1,667 Times in 340 Posts	Re: Live from Epping ,NH - NHRA Lucas Oil Series So here is the real skinny - after bowing out in rd2 yesterday morning I wasn't a verry happy camper and ditched you guys ( and gals ) and headed for home ASAP .I probably set a record time wise and was out of New England Dragway in what seemed to be minutes after I lost- strike one ! ! ! And thats when the nightmare started .Only an hour down the road some guy in a late model Caddy pulls in from of me and just parks while i'm going about sixty .After standing on the brakes with every ounce of strength i had I was lucky enough to steer out of his way onto the shoulder and miss him .Whew-strike two ! ! ! About 5 miles down the road people are coming alongside me and pointing to trailor .After checking my mirror I see smoke bellowing from the side and I thought the unit was on fire and pulled over to a rest area .After things cooled off I just cut the wires to the trailer brakes and went down the road with no more smoke . Two hours into the trip I'm minding my own business in the right lane and I hear and feel a bang on the coach.Would you believe some kid in a Civic fell asleep and ran right into me .Two hours later I was finally done with the Connecticut State Police etc ( they really didn't like my dealer tags ) after they charged the other drive with some wrong lane deal and sent me on my way - strike three - i'm out . I left early so I wouldn't have to deal with heavy traffic and wacko drivers - but you know what they say about the best plans ........ And after all of that I can still say I had a great time @ NED . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

07-20-2015, 06:32 PM	#53
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 838 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Live from Epping ,NH - NHRA Lucas Oil Series While towing i've blown engines trannys tires broke axels lost wheels been demolished even been stolen but not on the same trip. That was a good one jack __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

07-20-2015, 07:16 PM	#54
Jerry Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 648 Likes: 5,936 Liked 450 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Live from Epping ,NH - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Jack you need a vacation , not much damage I hope. Jerry

07-21-2015, 05:53 AM	#55
Elroy Dame Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 16 Likes: 31 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from Epping ,NH - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Thanks Jack for spot lighting my car I try real hard to kept it as stock looking as I can Thanks again I real appreciate it Elroy Dame

07-21-2015, 09:53 AM	#56
dannyboy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 98 Likes: 292 Liked 42 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Live from Epping ,NH - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Glad you finally got back home with all the wheels on the ground. Sounds like you made it out of #1 by the skin of your teeth. Thanks for the photo of my shirt and follow up conversation. In response to wondering what Ed. doing, my last conversation has him living in Detroit and Florida, they are doing new Yenko Camaros, David has been all over the country promoting them.

07-23-2015, 09:18 AM	#60
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Live from Epping ,NH - NHRA Lucas Oil Series Good to have you back home in 1 piece, Jack! Hopefully you'll be able to return to the D-1 points chase in fine shape...