Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

To day
temperature = 62.97 deg f
relative humidity = 83 %
uncorrected barometer* = 29.65 inHg
corrected barometer* = 30.23 inHg
wind speed = 3.3 mph
wind direction* = SW (252°)
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dew point = 58 deg f
saturation pressure = 0.580 inHg
vapor pressure = 0.481 inHg
grains = 71.8
air density (w/o water vapor) = 98%
air density (w water vapor) = 97%
density altitude = 1065.85 ft

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

I couldn't agree more. Really well done. And this track is just so incredible. Absolutely gorgeous setting, great location. By far, my favorite track. NHRA needs to do whatever it can to make sure this track stays a track !!

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

Dang , Fazio is driving his tail off today. Giving us Ford guys some hope!

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

OK-OK so I've been slackin' a bit but i'll make up for it and use a whole bunch of Ken's space with a zillion pics I took today so far .Had a great tribute to 9/11 before the race started and more before the Pro's went out .Even the guy that sang was pretty good - sorry,I didn't catch his name.

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

Like that famous guy from Chicago would say -'page two'

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

Hey guys, racing is done for the day. Actually we finished about an hour ago. Another smooth day of racing with no major issues. It just feels like a great national event, just like in the past.

As you can see from the first photo, the fans were already packing the stands, this was early in the day before the pros. Some more top end shots during eliminations.

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

Good morning all, we are still here. I hope to get some more top end shots along with some winner circle photos. Looks to be another nice weather day, but it will be warmer. Maple Grove weather at the national events tend to be on the rainy side, but this week has been good.

Be back later...

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

The only complaint I have is NHRA has to stop denying racers entries and open up the quotas ... the entry limits they have set for nationals has rubbed many racers the wrong way, myself included

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

Careful there Jack. You're "broadcasting" your age when you mention him.

Re: Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals
 

Surprisingly, there were only 57 cars in SS, I know it was full at one point but maybe it pays to check back if one really wants in. I got there Thursday and seeing the condition of the pits from the rain and the type of spots that were left I thought it was good that there weren't more entries. I was entered last year so they had my money already so we went. Thankfully got in and out without getting stuck. I was out first rd , this was the first national event I was a participant and probably my only. Just too much expense and time commitment for me with the low purse. Don't get me wrong I would love to win one and have even more respect for those that have. I like the div1 races and the smaller races. Glad I don't have to worry about grade points anymore.