A sunny day at the Atco Open "Live From" today

[Ken Miele]

Hello everyone, its a gorgeous day at Atco. The weather could not better if your looking to set records. Temperature range was from the low 60's to 70 for testing and record runs. There was 5 record attempts today that I know of, there maybe be a few more.

I will be back in a few while I edit photos and videos. I also have the numbers for the records that were attempted today. Here are a few photos of the day, I will be back shortly.

[Jack Matyas]

Well kids here's the thing - this should be a "live from" with both Kenny and I but even the perfect plans sometimes workout as we all know. First the boss shows up without his racecar ( again no engine ) and planned to stay today and leave the rest of the weekend up to me .But those plans went right into the toilet when it was discovered that my trusty Camaro presently is without third gear .Although it was suggested that I run it to the eight mile and coast ( they said I could probably run the index ) but unless there is a major miracle happening tonight I'll be heading home .My record is intact -two weekends and two rain check credits .

Anyway its another Chamber of Commerce day here at Atco Raceway -temps in the seventies and a whopping 30.30 barometer .

If you're a record setter and are not here shame on you .Today is even a great day to watch as there are plenty of cars trying- B/SA has three and at this moment Dave Ficcaci is leading the pack @9.91 and is trying to get it even lower in his '69 Camaro .Kenny has the rest of the numbers and will post them later after his autograph session is finished -- there's quite a line so it may be awhile .

Took a few photos along the way ..........Later .FYI -PHOTOS ARE REALLY NOT FROM THE DUTCH CLASSIC ! !

[Ken Miele]

This is what the air was like about 2:00.
Temp 69
Bar 30.21
Humid 30%
DA 743ft

The first photo is Chris Butcher in his 86 Camaro.
Record attempt in G/SA 10.748@122
Record attempt in H/SA 10.629@123.02

Second photo is Dave Ficacci in his 69 Camaro.
Record attempt in B/SA 9.913@132.30

Third photo is Guy Desjardins in his 67 Camaro.
Record attempt in SS/FA 9.33 mph not known.

Fourth photo is Venice Perno in his 10 Mustang
Record attempt in SS/CS 9.234@142.39

Tear down is tomorrow, so all attempts are pending tech. Chris was able to enter twice to set the G and H records.

[Ken Miele]

Here is the first video, I have 2 more and some more photos. I think Joe Garbarine went a 9.04 in SS/DA, but not sure, it was a 9.0 something.

[Ken Miele]

Chris Butcher on the 10.74@122 record run in H/SA

[Ken Miele]

Here is David Barton in Al Carp's 65 Hemi A/SA Coronet. David went a 9.91@133 on this run.

[Joe Martens]

Kenny, can you do an in car video with Eddie Bednaz?

[Ken Miele]

Hey Joe, I will do my best, but it will not be today. I wont be there, I should be there tomorrow.

Light rain this morning, but I would think the track should be dry by noon.

Some more photos from yesterday. A few other notes about racers testing. Don Fezell in his 08 Cobra Jet went 8.50@159 in FS/A. Bruce Noland went a 9.90@133 in his A/SA Corvette.

[larrylomascolo]

Originally Posted by Joe Martens

Kenny, can you do an in car video with Eddie Bednaz?

is that Eddie,s plain wrapper nova doing the wheelstand in previous pic,beautiful hotrod and yes a in car would be nice

[Ken Miele]

Yes it is Larry.

I have two short videos from yesterday. They are a little shaky and short, but thought they might be interesting to watch.

Dave Ficacci's attempt at the record and Venice Perno's attempt at his record.