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I've run both a lot, I can't tell one preps the track better than the other.

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First round of Stock went OK - weather was a factor for sure - most slowed up .02 to .03 - track was pretty good - no reason to be scared of it today - saw a few spin but with overcast skies for most of the round the track can't be blamed ..........on to two .

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Onan Gen Sets Check the rotor they crack in two sometimes and unit will almost want to start. The bad thing is it's between the gen and back side of the engine.

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S/S round one out on track now -- new plans -- Stock and S/S will run rd 2 tonight then we're done .........

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Jack:
Big props to all the Stock and Super Stock racers making that 2nd round tomight at Cecil.
What a friggin long day!! Whoa!!

Some of those second gen racers were up past their bed time!! LOL...

JimmieC
1396G/SA

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2010 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Cecil County "Best Appearing Car" ---------- John Leach with his '69 RoadRunner - done the "Old School " fashion - and well done indeed -- congrats John ...................

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If you were not on the grounds last night lets just say you missed an opportunity - Stock and S/S under the lights was a thrill -- and I must say even the .90 classes provided some close racing .The rain held off until almost midnight and most everyone had already hit the hay as it was one of the longest racing days we've had in some time .

Last evening provided some real fun for this reporter as I was invited to have dinner with the 'Bender Family' - this was an old fashioned affair - one that reminded me of a time gone by - the one before motorhomes and enclosed trailers -- long before TV dishes and cell phones . The meal was prepared and cooked (and very well I might add ) on the back of someones ramp truck--- almost in the dark but it didn't seem to matter as everyone had a great time -- winners and losers -- and we all got to watch some great racing together - the way things used to be . Its been a very long time since I've had that much fun watching a race .My hats off to Bobby - Penny - Gary -Michelle - Bill - Ken .....well I forgot a bunch but you get it .All of this made me think of some friends I would see at every event - you'll remember too -- Stein - Cook - Welsh - Smith - Xakellis -- its always nice to remember 'back in the day' ................

Today's racing -- unsure is the best word at the moment .At this time its still dark out but plenty wet - not raining but but it would take some serious Sun to dry us out - I'm sure the NHRA and Cecil County staff will do their best to dry us out but more could be on the way -- we'll see .I'll be back a little later with an update .

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Jack:
Best of luck to you today! Remember, if you come to the IHRA National in Sept., the seafood is on me:)

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More action shots John DiBartolomeo Editor-DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine www.dragracingaction.com

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WOW John......Your new paint job looks really good. It was good to see you at the Carlise event.

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Just a quick update - raining here... Came down hard for a while. 9:11am. Still raining steady at this time..

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10:05 --No official word yet but it looks bleek -- I suspect they will call this race at any moment now -- its coming down hard -- as in cats and dogs hard ..............

Rain date ?? My guess would be next Saturday ................

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11:10 -- It hasn't rained for half an hour and they are making an attempt at drying the track -- we are to have a short 3 hour or so window sometime after lunch .............

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1:30 pm update -- things were within minutes of starting when it started again and officials threw in the towel -- show up this coming Saturday to finish ...............

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That's nice ,right on top of Budd's Creek IHRA Nats.

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Hey Jack, Thank You for stopping over. We always have a good time without all the frills. Taylors ramp truck and my trailer make great serving tables. We hope everyone will stop by and say "HI" when ever we go. Thanks again Jack.....................

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Does anyone know what time we start on Saturday? I thought the announcer said 8:00am starting with super street but DRC says 10. NHRA div 1 site has nothing.

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Start time is 10 am with S/ST...one time trial for everybody then elims start.

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Kenny,most of these pics are of the S/G Pa.Posse,led by Uncle Buck's cookers.
That's Briane "Quack" Oakes and the bad *** camaro.More to come.

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Luckiy I bailed and missed the rain on the ride home, after my second round senior moment.Here's more pics.

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Some more.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...5/IMG_0081.jpg
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/j...5/IMG_0086.jpg
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The last car is a Chevy Z-24 S/G'er.All steel except hood with factory glass all around.Nice car.

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As of when I left the track yesterday, the schedule was that everyone would get a time trial starting at 10 am, then eliminations would begin after that. I'll check with NHRA and will make a change on DRC if that has changed.

Jim

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Jim I am pretty sure you are right with the 10:00 start. I couldn't hear the speakers that well no matter where I was pitted this weekend.

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It is now on the Div. 1 website.

Gates open at 8:00 am.
Time trials start at 10:00 am.

Jim

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Jim - First of all welcome to ClassRacer.com - Secondly, I'm sure most of our members have no idea who you are and what you do and instead of being a mystery guest you could fill everyone in ........................I know there are many would find your position interesting .

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Ed,
Thanx for posting my S-10.
Joe Greek
#1222, P/S

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That's the only time I didn't see it flying down the track.:>):>)

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We would certainly Welcome any of you that were not so fortunate at Cecil right down the road in Budd's Creek this weekend! Sat/Sun only and I believe there is still a (1) time no membership required race for anyone who is not an IHRA member! How can you beat that? Try it, you may actually like it and we would certainly welcome you with open arms.

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Anybody know what combo Richard Kay runs in his Valiant?

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Weekend weather forecast for Cecil County for those who are going back.

http://www.weather.com/weather/weekend/USMD0342

Ken Kopecky
1454 E/SA

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hey....thats the same forecast for MIR...guess i'm barking up the wrong trees huh? Doesn't appear as if anyone is interested. :confused:

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Sunny and eighty Saturday -- not bad , not bad at all ........................

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Saturday fields -Stock - 26 remain in - interesting match-ups -- Szupka I/SA v Fetch D/SA --- Porpora A/S (current D1 points leader ) v Jim Conte Jr.C/SA -- long head-start to Cokinos P/S v Totaro B/SA .

SuperStock - 19 remain in - Sal Biondo leads off with a bye - R.Linke SS/JA v N.Hall GT/CA . BTW, a Linke resides on both sides of the ladder -- could be the longshot of the race having them meet in the final .

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It was mighty nice of Div 1 to schedule it on top of Bowling Green and Budds Creek!

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Yup, it blew our plans to go to MIR this year since we are still in. Still wondering with about 150+ cars left they just didn't move it too E-Town or Atco but, I guess cause T/S and T/D don't run anymore this year besides the Dutch with everyone.. I have a feeling there is going to be A LOT of bye-runs tomorrow morning for 2nd and 3rd round action.

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There would not be enough time to run it at Englishtown because of the curfews. No TS or TD at either E'town or Atco, so the next chance to run them would be the Dutch Classic.

Jim