"Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals

Ken Miele · 06-06-2017, 03:44 PM

Good afternoon all, yes its only Tuesday, but lets get this started anyway. Its a little chilly and overcast today in the mid 50's. We had some rain early, but it has stop and the sun is trying to come out. Forecast for the week is mixed with a slight chance of rain. Over all it looks to be a good week weather wise. Thursday being the best day for the go fast guys as it will warm up each day until Sunday.

There are about 50 rigs inline and although the stacking area is solid, there are lots of mud puddles as you navigate to stack. If you rig is clean try to avoid them, I know I couldn't. According to the NHRA website, parking starts at 7AM. This should make for a better parking experiences over last year. Getting an early starts seems to help out a lot.

rboyle · 06-06-2017, 04:03 PM

Does anyone have a run schedule yet?
Thanks
Rich

Pistol Pete · 06-06-2017, 10:31 PM

The Run Schedule Has Been Posted On NHRA Competition Web Site.

Mike Jones · 06-07-2017, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rboyle

Does anyone have a run schedule yet?
Thanks
Rich

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images/NHRA...%20_17_EN1.pdf

Mike A114

rboyle · 06-07-2017, 04:15 AM

So Pro ET is running first Round Sunday but all other Sportsman categories will be up to the Semi's by then? ...

stock1080 · 06-07-2017, 06:14 AM

Why are they running Pro et at a national event? how do they get in? grade points?
Once there were 128 entries for stock and super stock. But no. we need room for
all the tents and such. And now pro et. Good Grief.

Pistol Pete · 06-07-2017, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rboyle

So Pro ET is running first Round Sunday but all other Sportsman categories will be up to the Semi's by then? ...

There's Only 8 Cars In Pro/ET.

Pistol Pete · 06-07-2017, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stock1080

Why are they running Pro et at a national event? how do they get in? grade points?
Once there were 128 entries for stock and super stock. But no. we need room for
all the tents and such. And now pro et. Good Grief.

I noticed they ran: Top Fuel Harley, Snowmobile's & X275 at the Epping Nationals.
I guess this is the "new norm" at National Events.

Bobby Fazio · 06-07-2017, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistol Pete

There's Only 8 Cars In Pro/ET.

It is the top 8 PRO ET cars from Englishtown's weekly bracket program allowing them the opportunity to win a Wally. I think each track hosting a national event is entitled to have a special race because Maple Grove has one as well. I think it is a good thing and good for fans to see what bracket racing is as well as deserved exposure for those racers who run on a weekly basis. A fan has a much better chance of starting his or her racing career in a weekend bracket program rather than a class car.

Pistol Pete · 06-07-2017, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

It is the top 8 PRO ET cars from Englishtown's weekly bracket program allowing them the opportunity to win a Wally. I think each track hosting a national event is entitled to have a special race because Maple Grove has one as well. I think it is a good thing and good for fans to see what bracket racing is as well as deserved exposure for those racers who run on a weekly basis. A fan has a much better chance of starting his or her racing career in a weekend bracket program rather than a class car.

Bobby, Yes it is Englishtown's Top 8 in their bracket program that they run.

06-06-2017, 03:44 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,570 Likes: 355 Liked 13,254 Times in 1,238 Posts	"Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals Good afternoon all, yes its only Tuesday, but lets get this started anyway. Its a little chilly and overcast today in the mid 50's. We had some rain early, but it has stop and the sun is trying to come out. Forecast for the week is mixed with a slight chance of rain. Over all it looks to be a good week weather wise. Thursday being the best day for the go fast guys as it will warm up each day until Sunday. There are about 50 rigs inline and although the stacking area is solid, there are lots of mud puddles as you navigate to stack. If you rig is clean try to avoid them, I know I couldn't. According to the NHRA website, parking starts at 7AM. This should make for a better parking experiences over last year. Getting an early starts seems to help out a lot. Attached Thumbnails

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stock1080 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: malden,ma Posts: 228 Likes: 226 Liked 81 Times in 36 Posts	Re: "Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals Why are they running Pro et at a national event? how do they get in? grade points? Once there were 128 entries for stock and super stock. But no. we need room for all the tents and such. And now pro et. Good Grief.