Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

Good evening boys and girls - Here's the thing - just like the song says - i'm a few days older and certainly deeper in debt since i've last written to you but very glad to be here just the same.And in the 'believe it or not' column here's a new one - the 'boss' made sure there was a spot for me tonight because the place is full .Somewhere in all his kindness toward me I know the other shoe is going to drop - and frankly I've got to be on my guard all weekend as he's pretty sneaky sometimes .Or maybe he's turning over a new leaf....nah - never going to happen ! ! We'll see - I'll keep you informed .

Tomorrow is to be parking - tech - and test n tune .But the weatherman has things in store for us - like hot / sticky weather with temps in the mid nineties and possible thunder storms in the afternoon .Could be a great day to head to the beach - did i mention Atlantic City is only 40 minutes away ? Hmmmmmmm....................

And then there is tech - tomorrow we'll talk about the benefits of getting 'extended tech' for you car .

While driving here tonight I decided that because the temps are going to be brutal this weekend I'd better to have plenty of diesel onboard to run the generator and air conditioning so I stopped to fill up near the track .Thing is I don't get it -they sell diesel ( and gas) 80 to 90 cents a gallon cheaper here in New Jersey than in Pennsylvania .And they pump it for you unlike PA where you have to do it .Did I mention the refineries are in Pennsylvania also ???? Something going on ........

We'll talk more in the morning ----

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning all - Strange - yes,it seems very strange to have the AC running at this early hour but i'll tell you its very much needed already and the day isn't going to get any better as they're still calling for extra muggy weather and thunderstorms this afternoon .

So you're thinking of sliding over here this after and getting yourself some asphalt to park on - forget about that as the place is getting full and a large section of the pits are saved for the incoming Alcohol cars that are racing as this is a Regional event for them .

Back a bit later after they start test n tune - and since the boss is here helping me this weekend coverage should be terrific ..............

[fascat]

Please Keep up with S/S As there will probably be a few SS/AH cars testing &Grade points===fascat

[BKSG1198]

What was nice and cool of Atco last weekend was if you were staying for the LODRS race and ran either Dave's ECSSSA or My Mid Atlantic .90 Events you were allowed to leave the rigs parked in the spot you were all weekend. Some of the Stock / SS guys had to move over from the tower side but, still as long as you left room for the Alky Cars and the Sponsors Len & Joe were cool with it. It was kinda weird seeing tons of motorhome's with no trailers rolling out Sunday Night after the event. I know this helped me out a lot and allows me to work an extra day and not have to take off to rush to find a parking spot today. Thanks Atco for being accommodating to the racers!

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Thing is I don't get it -they sell diesel ( and gas) 80 to 90 cents a gallon cheaper here in New Jersey than in Pennsylvania .And they pump it for you unlike PA where you have to do it .Did I mention the refineries are in Pennsylvania also ???? Something going on ........

Total State & Federal fuel taxes on diesel in Pennsylvania is 89.7 cents per gallon, vs 41.9 cents per gallon in New Jersey.

Pennsylvania has also seen increases in tolls, registrations, licenses, inspections. PA fuel taxes are slated to rise again in 2017. Maybe if they hadn't spent millions of dollars on giant billboard-sized electronic signs every few mile along I-80. Despite all the revenue, they've been trying to make I-80 a toll road for ages, but the federal government keeps denying them.

Fuel tax information
http://www.api.org/oil-and-natural-g...ics/fuel-taxes

Fuel price information
www.gasbuddy.com

[Jack Matyas]

12:45 - Not very many takers for the test n tune today even though the track looks good.But its still hot and humid so I understand .And talk about a slow news day .....help ! ! Thundershowers to hit here mid afternoon - and overcast at this moment .

And my run of bad luck continues - last week I entered an online contest with the local cable company to win tickets (4) to see the local Phillies farm team ( Iron Pigs ) in their Picnic Patio - yep , you guessed it - they just called and I won .Problem is tickets are for this Saturday night ...............

Think I'll just stay in the coach awhile and watch 'Days of our Lives ' .

[Ken Miele]

As Jack said, a small turnout for test and tune today. The local weather says its 90, but my weather station says its 93. Even worse are the water grains, 125.6 along with the vapor pressure at .8430. Highest numbers I have ever seen. The DA is 3500ft.


Not many cars were out, but I did find a few.

[sparago girls]

This was posted to the ATCO FB page at about 2pm today.....


ATTENTION RACERS COMING TO PARK FOR THE NHRA EVENT: Due to many conflicts over parking spaces, all racers coming between 8PM tonight and 7AM tomorrow morning will have to park in the field at the 1/4midget track until Friday morning at 7AM.

[Michael Beard]

$75 could have something to do with it as well...

[Jack Matyas]

Test n tune is over - good thing as the storm is only minutes away .Dark clouds with a breeze ( that feels good BTW ) .Those that did test didn't put up any super numbers .Many spent the afternoon doing chores as the pics will show .

Ali Smyth from Portatree came by with a gift from her garden - just look at the size of these veggies ............