Live from Earlville D5 LODRS - Page 3

Mike Delahanty · 09-09-2016, 09:58 PM

Here's the final report for Friday. The racing was called by about 3:00 this afternoon after several waves of showers came through the area. Comp top sportsman top dragster and alcohol cars did not get to make their planned runs at all today. The current plan for tomorrow is that all classes will get 2 time runs before eliminations start in the afternoon. It's not clear what classes will get first round tomorrow and due to the small car count in SS it's likely that first round for them won't be until Sunday.

There was the barbecue tonight for the racers that was well attended and the food was great.

Here are the qualifying runs for the second round of stock and SS. And if you look closely you can see the raindrops on the glass coverings where the sheets were posted.

One final photo from the starting line where the crew did an excellent job making sure none of the gravel from the pit roads was on the starting line.

SStockDart · 09-10-2016, 01:19 AM

I raced Earlville 4 years ago...what a great experience. Great people and we'll prepped track. Definitely on my bucket list again, before I "hang em up".

james schaechter · 09-10-2016, 06:40 AM

Thanks for the updates! Tristate is the real field of dreams in Iowa!

TOSTO RACING · 09-10-2016, 07:46 AM

Definately going here next year!

Frank Castros · 09-10-2016, 07:57 AM

Mike,
Thanks for the great reporting and good luck at the "Field of Dreams".

Mike Delahanty · 09-10-2016, 08:36 AM

It's a much different weather day here as the rains have moved through the area and a cool front has arrived. My gut feel says it should be quicker today with the cooler temps and some sun in the sky. I expect to be back with some updates later today stay tuned.

Andys dad · 09-10-2016, 10:09 AM

Great job Mike

Love the diverse pictures of all kinds of things gives some perspective of the track - very cool

Ron

butch8908 · 09-10-2016, 10:59 AM

Mike,

Appreciate all of the pictures and your reports. I haven't seen any shots that show the spectator bleachers. I am not a racer, but take photos from the stands. They do have some, right?

See all in Charlotte next Friday, bright and early.

Butch

BLIND MULE · 09-10-2016, 12:22 PM

Do they have lites for night racing?

Stephanie · 09-10-2016, 02:07 PM

No lights

09-09-2016, 09:58 PM	#21
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,184 Likes: 0 Liked 244 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS Here's the final report for Friday. The racing was called by about 3:00 this afternoon after several waves of showers came through the area. Comp top sportsman top dragster and alcohol cars did not get to make their planned runs at all today. The current plan for tomorrow is that all classes will get 2 time runs before eliminations start in the afternoon. It's not clear what classes will get first round tomorrow and due to the small car count in SS it's likely that first round for them won't be until Sunday. There was the barbecue tonight for the racers that was well attended and the food was great. Here are the qualifying runs for the second round of stock and SS. And if you look closely you can see the raindrops on the glass coverings where the sheets were posted. One final photo from the starting line where the crew did an excellent job making sure none of the gravel from the pit roads was on the starting line. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

09-10-2016, 01:19 AM	#22
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,134 Likes: 765 Liked 514 Times in 188 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS I raced Earlville 4 years ago...what a great experience. Great people and we'll prepped track. Definitely on my bucket list again, before I "hang em up". __________________ Gary Hansen - SS/FA 4911, B/SA 4911

09-10-2016, 06:40 AM	#23
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,931 Likes: 1,095 Liked 1,225 Times in 250 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS Thanks for the updates! Tristate is the real field of dreams in Iowa! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

09-10-2016, 07:46 AM	#24
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 810 Likes: 642 Liked 478 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS Definately going here next year! __________________ 5664 AA/SA 1970 NOVA

09-10-2016, 07:57 AM	#25
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,663 Likes: 2,172 Liked 2,154 Times in 786 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS Mike, Thanks for the great reporting and good luck at the "Field of Dreams".

09-10-2016, 08:36 AM	#26
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,184 Likes: 0 Liked 244 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS It's a much different weather day here as the rains have moved through the area and a cool front has arrived. My gut feel says it should be quicker today with the cooler temps and some sun in the sky. I expect to be back with some updates later today stay tuned. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

09-10-2016, 10:09 AM	#27
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS Great job Mike Love the diverse pictures of all kinds of things gives some perspective of the track - very cool Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

09-10-2016, 10:59 AM	#28
butch8908 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 793 Likes: 24 Liked 722 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS Mike, Appreciate all of the pictures and your reports. I haven't seen any shots that show the spectator bleachers. I am not a racer, but take photos from the stands. They do have some, right? See all in Charlotte next Friday, bright and early. Butch

09-10-2016, 12:22 PM	#29
BLIND MULE Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 319 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS Do they have lites for night racing?

09-10-2016, 02:07 PM	#30
Stephanie Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 149 Likes: 78 Liked 75 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Live from Earlville D5 LODRS No lights