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George, thanks so much for the video. Super Stock is done with Q1, Stock has been called to the lanes for Q2, Super Gas is running now. The weather has gone from slow to slower. Any Super Stocker that ran good in Q1 has a stout piece. The DA was around 4000ft when Super Stock ran.

Some Super Stock action Q1. How about Bucky Hess and his Hemi Barracuda.

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I'm still learning and am just a fan. But I was under the assumption an automatic could have no more than a 3 speed and a manual (like the one is this video) could have no more than a 4 speed.

Am I seeing things or does this mustang have a 5 speed?

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Looks like the AHFS system has been working as designed all these years to bring the HP rating inline. What a joke.

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Could someone please post qualifying sheets.
Drag Race Central is way slow.
Not a patient guy.
Thanks.

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I believe the rule is dependent on what gearbox speeds the street version would have-5 or 6 in a newer Mustang? I am only a fan as well, good question--Experts?

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You can have as many forward speeds as the car came from the factory

Examples for stickshifts

69 camaro 4 speed

99 camaro 6 speed , but you do not have to use all 6 you can run a 4 or even 5 speed if you like.

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After Q1 Stock

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...16&oe=5C2BA531
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b9&oe=5C00D405
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...92&oe=5C3139E6
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...e6&oe=5BFBC295

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Very Thankful to see my dad in this video!

Thank you George!

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Stock is done with Q2, Super Stock is running now. The weather has improved a bit, but now we have a head wind. Photos from Stock action Q2.

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X2, but buckys new paint is crazy a lot of time and work!

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FJ,go on the NHRA site on top of this page.When your there in the upper right click live timing.You will get current qualifying,and in detailed results,you see each run as they run/ran with all incremental times. gsa612

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Notes from today

Lots of sand from recent sealing of asphalt in staging.

The street car 2015 cameros are for real. Taylor, Stephenson and Brannon are for real. Who knows how fast they can go.

Lots of cars spun, especially Q2.

B/SA is brutal. We’re qualified 40 at 1.05 under, and are only 5th of 14.

Steve Wann is flying. Gove is close in A/SA, but spun bad q2.

D/sa is interesting, many fast folks there and close together.

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Does anyone have a picture of Jeff Jerome's 63 Plymouth? Thanks, Craig.

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Nobody dresses out quite like Bucky Hess. See post #81 to click for large photos.
Mike A114

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his engine combo 2012 coyote is actual legal to run a 6spd but Jericho or gforce does not make a 6spd ..so George runs the 5spd

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Love how Bucky painted the wheels gold !

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Hemi splits from Q2

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B/SA is a busy class this year with 14 cars. Just 5 in A/SA.

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I have 3 sets of photos from Stock Q2, enjoy.

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Next....

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Last batch, remember Stock will be out first at 8am for Q3. I will try to get Super Stock out later tonight.

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Wednesday afternoon Super Stocks. First batch.

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Wednesday afternoon Super Stocks. Second batch.

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How's the car doing Larry ?

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Good luck to everyone today, especially the guys below the cut, may you find the steam you need to make the show at the Big Go.

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Good morning everyone, its class day for Stock and the weather is a lot better. 8am start time with Q3 followed by class.

Temp 67
Humid 71%
Bar 29.24
water grains 73
vapor pressure .489
DA 2100
wind light head cross

Thanks Doug for the photos, here are some more from Super Stock Q1.

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KEN and DOUG Thanks for the photos. Went 8 yearsAgo and still have the 1000 or so pictures I took. Thanks again.

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7:30 a.m. Walking the dog at home (2 miles from the track) and I can hear the rumble of Stockers filling the lanes.

7:57 a.m. First pair on the starting line (got to love on-time starts)

Weather is quite a bit better than yesterday although there is still a bit of a head-wind.

A few early runs:
Todd Hoven goes 9.82 that should be enough to get the big Hemi into the show (88-under)

England's Nic Williams spun the tires and slowed to a 10.07. Last I checked he was outside the quick 128.

Gary Summers 13.00 in U/S that's -.164.

Early contender for wheelstand of the day? Francois Periard's big B/SA Road Runner or maybe even Ken Miele's Cobra Jet.

Also, probably 100 or so folks in the stands enjoying the cool morning air. They're getting a great show so far. If you don't enjoy days like this, you're in the wrong sport.

More later...

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Thanks for taking your time to post all those great pictures.
THANKS!

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Yes, thanks for posting all the info and pictures for the greatest race in America.

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Stock is done with Q3, Super Gas is running now, Comp will follow. Stock class has been called to the lanes. The weather is great today with many picking up a dime, although some picked up way more. B/SA looks like the class to be in with 14, but C/SA also looks great.

John DiBartolomeo, Drag Racing Edge Magazine sent me some great actions shots...

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Question: In the event of only one car in a combo, does the single car have to go -.50 under at some point during qualifying/class runoffs to receive the class win?

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I think you just have to run the index. Not sure I`ve ever seen singles in Stock Auto or Stick at Indy.

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A few shots from round one of class.

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Can someone post final qualifying after Q4
Or how much under to make the cut

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Should be some results by now I would think.

LOVE the great pictures, wish we were there.

Rev. Mopar

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Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT-----ET---Speed-----Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT----ET---Speed 4705 Bobby Brannon 1135 Nick Reiter C1 ****WINNER**** 0.184 9.981 131.15 0.104 10.464 124.02 C/SA Index: 11.40 (+/-): -1.419 C/SA Index: 11.40 (+/-): -0.936 Qualified: #14 10.157 128.30 #110 10.489 123.41 Reiter with the starting line advantage, but Brannon chases him down for the win.

Is this a Convertible Camaro 396/375hp?

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Any early winners in the barn yet?

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Late model SS camaro

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Not sure but there’s a second round loser going to the barn right here.