"Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals

Ken Miele · 06-19-2025, 06:30 PM

Well the rains came through, and boy did it come down. It lasted about 20 minutes, but the wind gusts that lasted about 5 minutes... well you can see what damage was done. Small awnings were everywhere if you did not tie them down. Even some big awnings could not handle the 40 to 50 mph gusts.

Carguy49 · 06-19-2025, 06:58 PM

Thanks for all the photos and the rolling in videos.

Look like some intense winds, hope all are safe and no injuries to anyone or damage to any cars.

Ken Miele · 06-20-2025, 08:50 AM

Good morning all, after the heavy gusts and rain we had a break in the weather, but a few hours later the rains were back. Not much wind but it did last a few hours. Today the sun is out, its not as warn as yesterday morning and temps will be a little be cooler than yesterday. Mid 80's for today.

They have been working on the track since 7am and its all looking good. Start time is still schedule for 10AM with Stock. Weather numbers below as 8:50. Anyone interested in a very completive Showdown car, check out the photos. Also check out Bob Bagely's super cool 57 factory 2 four barrel Super Stocker.

Temp 73
Humid 70%
Bar 29.82
DA 1875
Water Grains 86
Wind Calm

1matcoman · 06-20-2025, 09:21 AM

Man! That '57 totally pegs the cool-o-meter.

Carguy49 · 06-20-2025, 11:37 AM

Gotta say, I am an old school car guy. I have seen pictures of that car before.

What's not to like about Bob's 57?? First, it's a 2 dr wagon. Second dual quads and being raced in S/S. Love the look and stance of the car. Beyond cool

Ken Miele · 06-20-2025, 01:23 PM

Hey guys, we are moving right along. Stock and Super Stock are already done with 2 qualifiers, and getting a 3rd if you want it. Super Gas is up now with their 2nd shot. They just called Stock for their 3rd qualifier.

The weather is almost perfect today, the track looks to be in good shape. Round 1 after Pro Mod, FX and Top Fuel Bikes.

nickh · 06-20-2025, 02:20 PM

Ken congrats on great qualifying run, go get that Wally.

joe huestis · 06-21-2025, 06:44 PM

took a ride this morning with my 2 grandsons and got to watch 3 rounds of Stock and 2 rds. of SS. Largest crowd I have seen at this race in quite some time. Stands were packed for rounds 3&4 watching the Sportsman racers.

06-19-2025, 06:30 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,549 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Well the rains came through, and boy did it come down. It lasted about 20 minutes, but the wind gusts that lasted about 5 minutes... well you can see what damage was done. Small awnings were everywhere if you did not tie them down. Even some big awnings could not handle the 40 to 50 mph gusts. Attached Thumbnails

06-19-2025, 06:58 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,974 Likes: 2,460 Liked 2,932 Times in 705 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Thanks for all the photos and the rolling in videos. Look like some intense winds, hope all are safe and no injuries to anyone or damage to any cars. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

06-20-2025, 08:50 AM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,549 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Good morning all, after the heavy gusts and rain we had a break in the weather, but a few hours later the rains were back. Not much wind but it did last a few hours. Today the sun is out, its not as warn as yesterday morning and temps will be a little be cooler than yesterday. Mid 80's for today. They have been working on the track since 7am and its all looking good. Start time is still schedule for 10AM with Stock. Weather numbers below as 8:50. Anyone interested in a very completive Showdown car, check out the photos. Also check out Bob Bagely's super cool 57 factory 2 four barrel Super Stocker. Temp 73 Humid 70% Bar 29.82 DA 1875 Water Grains 86 Wind Calm Attached Thumbnails

06-20-2025, 09:21 AM	#4
1matcoman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 340 Likes: 824 Liked 350 Times in 134 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Man! That '57 totally pegs the cool-o-meter.

06-20-2025, 11:37 AM	#5
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,974 Likes: 2,460 Liked 2,932 Times in 705 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Gotta say, I am an old school car guy. I have seen pictures of that car before. What's not to like about Bob's 57?? First, it's a 2 dr wagon. Second dual quads and being raced in S/S. Love the look and stance of the car. Beyond cool __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

06-20-2025, 01:23 PM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,549 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Hey guys, we are moving right along. Stock and Super Stock are already done with 2 qualifiers, and getting a 3rd if you want it. Super Gas is up now with their 2nd shot. They just called Stock for their 3rd qualifier. The weather is almost perfect today, the track looks to be in good shape. Round 1 after Pro Mod, FX and Top Fuel Bikes.

06-20-2025, 02:20 PM	#7
nickh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 819 Likes: 3,516 Liked 642 Times in 192 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals Ken congrats on great qualifying run, go get that Wally.

06-21-2025, 06:44 PM	#8
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 623 Likes: 280 Liked 409 Times in 113 Posts	Re: "Live From" Virginia NHRA Nationals took a ride this morning with my 2 grandsons and got to watch 3 rounds of Stock and 2 rds. of SS. Largest crowd I have seen at this race in quite some time. Stands were packed for rounds 3&4 watching the Sportsman racers. __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC