Div 3 race; Thanks to officals and racers!

Rick Angles · 07-30-2007, 12:48 PM

Went to the Div 3 race in Columbus this weekend. Had a great time. Checked out the behind the scene work that the officials do and also visited with a few racers. Sorry but I didn't get any names, but you know who you are. From scales to the fuel check station and the staging lanes, all the officials were very helpful with all my questions. Having plans to build my 77 Starfire into a stocker, I took this chance to see what went on and also had some questions for the staff. The "stock guru" at the fuel check tent answered my questions and didn't make me feel like I was asking stupid questions and wasting his time. The team member running the scales was polite and answered questions I had and I stayed there a while, watching what went on after the racers made their passes.Also spoke with a member in the staging lanes about the pairings.Everyone was great.
As for the racers, they were great also,which they always are,

. I spoke with a gentleman with a SS/GT Monte Carlo who offered to shut his hood so I could get a good pic of his car.There was also the racer who had an accident in his 65 SS Nova. Glad he was ok,but the car needed some work.Spoke with him a while and even after his accident,we still talked for a while at his trailer.At the Johnson's SS/DA pit, I spoke with the father a while as he was looking for the cause of his engine problems.And there were many more times like this the racers were polite. Thanks to all!
As you can see I had a great time there and can't wait to join all of you at the track. I just now need to jump on my project and get out there.Thanks to all the racers and officials again. I will be back.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 07-30-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Angles

Went to the Div 3 race in Columbus this weekend. Had a great time. Checked out the behind the scene work that the officials do and also visited with a few racers. Sorry but I didn't get any names, but you know who you are. From scales to the fuel check station and the staging lanes, all the officials were very helpful with all my questions. Having plans to build my 77 Starfire into a stocker, I took this chance to see what went on and also had some questions for the staff. The "stock guru" at the fuel check tent answered my questions and didn't make me feel like I was asking stupid questions and wasting his time. The team member running the scales was polite and answered questions I had and I stayed there a while, watching what went on after the racers made their passes.Also spoke with a member in the staging lanes about the pairings.Everyone was great.
As for the racers, they were great also,which they always are,

. I spoke with a gentleman with a SS/GT Monte Carlo who offered to shut his hood so I could get a good pic of his car.There was also the racer who had an accident in his 65 SS Nova. Glad he was ok,but the car needed some work.Spoke with him a while and even after his accident,we still talked for a while at his trailer.At the Johnson's SS/DA pit, I spoke with the father a while as he was looking for the cause of his engine problems.And there were many more times like this the racers were polite. Thanks to all!
As you can see I had a great time there and can't wait to join all of you at the track. I just now need to jump on my project and get out there.Thanks to all the racers and officials again. I will be back.

SS/D, We found out our problems, but just a little to late!!! It was a long trip for us (10)hrs, but we got the grade pt.

Stephen Johnson #2162
Horace Johnson #2167
SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA
Record Holder
Ex-Jim Van Cleve

Rick Angles · 07-30-2007, 09:53 PM

Sorry for the added "A" guys. To bad it didn't show up before the trip. Would have made the trip more enjoyable.

Rick

stefan callender · 07-30-2007, 10:25 PM

By the way, I didnt see the accident with Carl Chirienza, how bad is the car??? The announcer said it was repairable and he was okay.

Rick Angles · 07-31-2007, 07:33 AM

Was that the S/S 65 Nova, dark red? Sorry I didn't get his name. It needs grille,LF fender,Lf headlight bezel from what I saw ,unsure of anything else ( have pics of it in the trailer ). Talking with him, the suspension is ok and it stills rolls He thought the front frame section was ok also.Unsure what caused it tho.

Rick

Stan Perry · 07-31-2007, 09:06 PM

Steve I can tell you how he keeps it all in his head ,,,,,, It is because he is soooooooo old LOL...Sorry Travis I had to say that...... But thanks for all you do.

07-30-2007, 12:48 PM	#1
Rick Angles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Circleville,Ohio Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Div 3 race; Thanks to officals and racers! Went to the Div 3 race in Columbus this weekend. Had a great time. Checked out the behind the scene work that the officials do and also visited with a few racers. Sorry but I didn't get any names, but you know who you are. From scales to the fuel check station and the staging lanes, all the officials were very helpful with all my questions. Having plans to build my 77 Starfire into a stocker, I took this chance to see what went on and also had some questions for the staff. The "stock guru" at the fuel check tent answered my questions and didn't make me feel like I was asking stupid questions and wasting his time. The team member running the scales was polite and answered questions I had and I stayed there a while, watching what went on after the racers made their passes.Also spoke with a member in the staging lanes about the pairings.Everyone was great. As for the racers, they were great also,which they always are, . I spoke with a gentleman with a SS/GT Monte Carlo who offered to shut his hood so I could get a good pic of his car.There was also the racer who had an accident in his 65 SS Nova. Glad he was ok,but the car needed some work.Spoke with him a while and even after his accident,we still talked for a while at his trailer.At the Johnson's SS/DA pit, I spoke with the father a while as he was looking for the cause of his engine problems.And there were many more times like this the racers were polite. Thanks to all! As you can see I had a great time there and can't wait to join all of you at the track. I just now need to jump on my project and get out there.Thanks to all the racers and officials again. I will be back.

07-30-2007, 09:53 PM	#3
Rick Angles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Circleville,Ohio Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Div 3 race; Thanks to officals and racers! Sorry for the added "A" guys. To bad it didn't show up before the trip. Would have made the trip more enjoyable. Rick

07-30-2007, 10:25 PM	#4
stefan callender Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: zoo york Posts: 572 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Div 3 race; Thanks to officals and racers! By the way, I didnt see the accident with Carl Chirienza, how bad is the car??? The announcer said it was repairable and he was okay.

07-31-2007, 07:33 AM	#5
Rick Angles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Circleville,Ohio Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Div 3 race; Thanks to officals and racers! Was that the S/S 65 Nova, dark red? Sorry I didn't get his name. It needs grille,LF fender,Lf headlight bezel from what I saw ,unsure of anything else ( have pics of it in the trailer ). Talking with him, the suspension is ok and it stills rolls He thought the front frame section was ok also.Unsure what caused it tho. Rick

07-31-2007, 09:06 PM	#6
Stan Perry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville Tenn. Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Div 3 race; Thanks to officals and racers! Steve I can tell you how he keeps it all in his head ,,,,,, It is because he is soooooooo old LOL...Sorry Travis I had to say that...... But thanks for all you do.