Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals - Page 4

Jack Matyas · 10-02-2014, 09:41 PM

OK - one last thing and I'm headed for sleepy time - the 'Rumor Mill' is churning here at the Grove - the latest is the NHRA is going to separate the 'new cars' into their own deal next year with an announcement coming in a few weeks .This reporter tried a bunch today to get anyone to confirm or deny this - but no luck either way .We'll just have to wait and see..........And ClassRacer will stay on top of this ! ! !

And NO - its not April 1st

Ken Miele · 10-02-2014, 10:14 PM

Some great shots of todays action from John DiBartolomeo.

Ken Miele · 10-02-2014, 10:16 PM

A few more...

Frank Bialas · 10-02-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

OK - one last thing and I'm headed for sleepy time - the 'Rumor Mill' is churning here at the Grove - the latest is the NHRA is going to separate the 'new cars' into their own deal next year

sweet dreams JACK

John Duzac · 10-02-2014, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

FS/B second round, Victor Cagnazzi vs Dave Connolly. Vic getting the win on a hole shot.

Interesting to see that Victor is running a 5 speed stick. I predict this will not be the last FS/Stock car with a clutch. If it works in Pro Stock it will work in Factory Stock.

modelman1960 · 10-03-2014, 05:59 AM

Hey Ken & Jack, Thanks for all the posts, pics, and updates so far this weekend. A broken foot prevented me from going, and will put me out for the Dutch too. So seeing all these posts etc. is comforting to say the least.
Thanks also for the pics of my best buds, the Smyth Family and Team Portatree. It was great to see Stephen get the trophy is CC/SA even if it was against you Jack. Was a close race from the numbers aspect. Please keep up the great efforts. Have a safe race everyone.
Walt

Jack Matyas · 10-03-2014, 07:39 AM

Good morning members - in a little over an hour Stock will head out to round one - maybe - even with the Sun up its foggy and may delay things a bit.Either way it'll be another nice day here at the Grove .With temps now in the high fifties and climbing fast and the barometer at a steady 29.48 the only problem seems to be the humidity which is at a little over sixty percent but should burn off with the Sun now up........

curtis reed · 10-03-2014, 08:09 AM

Guys I have a question. Not being a class racer but just a lowly bracket racer, although I do love everything about what you guys do, I'm not used to the way some of these engines sound. In the David Barton video driving the hemi car. When he gets in high gear just before he lifts, it sounds like the motor lays over. Did it sound to anyone else like it might have been a problem or just pulling the motor down with the loss of gear? Just curious about what I heard.

Thanks to those who do the Live From threads. I really enjoy the reporting. It has to to me a lot of work to race and keep us all entertained at the same time.

Curtis

CFM · 10-03-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

FS/B second round, Victor Cagnazzi vs Dave Connolly. Vic getting the win on a hole shot.

Like a BOSS !

Shaun Quill · 10-03-2014, 09:55 AM

Man I Love Four Speeds!!!!!!!!!!
Victors car sounds SO bad!!!!!!!

10-02-2014, 09:41 PM	#31
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,869 Likes: 353 Liked 1,774 Times in 357 Posts	Re: Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals OK - one last thing and I'm headed for sleepy time - the 'Rumor Mill' is churning here at the Grove - the latest is the NHRA is going to separate the 'new cars' into their own deal next year with an announcement coming in a few weeks .This reporter tried a bunch today to get anyone to confirm or deny this - but no luck either way .We'll just have to wait and see..........And ClassRacer will stay on top of this ! ! ! And NO - its not April 1st __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 10-02-2014 at 09:45 PM.

10-02-2014, 10:14 PM	#32
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,720 Likes: 416 Liked 14,928 Times in 1,378 Posts	Re: Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals Some great shots of todays action from John DiBartolomeo. Attached Thumbnails

10-02-2014, 10:16 PM	#33
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,720 Likes: 416 Liked 14,928 Times in 1,378 Posts	Re: Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals A few more... Attached Thumbnails

10-03-2014, 05:59 AM	#36
modelman1960 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central N.Y. Posts: 229 Likes: 2 Liked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals Hey Ken & Jack, Thanks for all the posts, pics, and updates so far this weekend. A broken foot prevented me from going, and will put me out for the Dutch too. So seeing all these posts etc. is comforting to say the least. Thanks also for the pics of my best buds, the Smyth Family and Team Portatree. It was great to see Stephen get the trophy is CC/SA even if it was against you Jack. Was a close race from the numbers aspect. Please keep up the great efforts. Have a safe race everyone. Walt

10-03-2014, 07:39 AM	#37
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,869 Likes: 353 Liked 1,774 Times in 357 Posts	Re: Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals Good morning members - in a little over an hour Stock will head out to round one - maybe - even with the Sun up its foggy and may delay things a bit.Either way it'll be another nice day here at the Grove .With temps now in the high fifties and climbing fast and the barometer at a steady 29.48 the only problem seems to be the humidity which is at a little over sixty percent but should burn off with the Sun now up........ Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-03-2014, 08:09 AM	#38
curtis reed Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kiefer, Ok. Posts: 153 Likes: 53 Liked 101 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals Guys I have a question. Not being a class racer but just a lowly bracket racer, although I do love everything about what you guys do, I'm not used to the way some of these engines sound. In the David Barton video driving the hemi car. When he gets in high gear just before he lifts, it sounds like the motor lays over. Did it sound to anyone else like it might have been a problem or just pulling the motor down with the loss of gear? Just curious about what I heard. Thanks to those who do the Live From threads. I really enjoy the reporting. It has to to me a lot of work to race and keep us all entertained at the same time. Curtis

10-03-2014, 09:55 AM	#40
Shaun Quill Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hockessin DE Posts: 224 Likes: 30 Liked 101 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals Man I Love Four Speeds!!!!!!!!!! Victors car sounds SO bad!!!!!!!