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Super/Stock rd1 - Fetch over Linke , Allen over Fazio , Bertozzi goes dead on over Porpora , Lisa over Sheenan in a double break out deal , Chiles over Porter who couldn't run the number ,Noll wins when Daniels goes red , Jewell over Newton when both have late lights , Butner over Leber who went .007 but broke out , Antonette wins when Iacono goes out by .007 , Bloom over VanPoppel , Cantucci dead on against Kupp , Haag beats a broken Thomas ,Santangelo wins when Gallagher breaks , Sepanek over Trevanek , Thomas Fletcher goes .007 at the tree to get past Sam Biondo , Dan Fletcher sends Worner packing when he runs out , Private Ryan wins ,Downing wins when a broken Hanley doesn't show .

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Yay Private Ryan!

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While there is some downtime -- walking to the scales this morning I realized there was a new edition -- "Scales Maximus" is what I would call this out building - every track should do this -- neat deal for sure .............


Just for your info its now close to 3pm Saturday and S/Comp has yet to make a pass of any kind - maybe we shouldn't complain about our stuff ......................Could it be the NHRA has found a new class to dump on .

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Attn D1 Stocker Drivers racing at the Toyos!!

Put a "stocker" CJ or DP on the trailer at the Toyo Nats and win a free six pack of your favotite beer.

Six pack will be delivered at the Dutch.

PM the name of your favorite beer and the CJ/DP opponent who you took out and you are in.

See you at the Dutch!!!

The Brew Meister

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I can vouch for that. Jimmy promised and came through with a 6-pack of Yvengling at E-Town.

Thanks Jim!

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Just for a moment forget we're in a recession , never mind 10% unemployment , don't talk about what President Obama is doing wrong...............maybe i'm nuts but a whole group of other people thought that way when they got up this morning because this reporter can't remember the last time he's seen this place this full - this isn't Sunday / race day - its still qualifing ......what or who will tomorrow bring ? ?

The Stauffer family hit this one out of the park.........and the Pro fans are getting their money's worth .Kudo's also to Lex Dudas and his crackerjack staff .

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Jack, as usual your reporting is Top Notch.
But your pictures of 1st round of stock didn't hardly show anyone in the stands on the other side, i guess it was tooo early for people to get up & watch stock elim.

The other thing i was curious about: Why did the spectators have to pay for parking???
$10. & that was inside Maple Grove's lot not on the outside at someone's house.
I never recalled paying for parking here or anywhere else for that matter.

Oh well, keep up the good reporting.


Pistol Pete

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Jack is right..... this place is packed!
I have never seen this many fans on a non-sunday!
Yesterday was almost as packed.... I'm sure this will be a record breaking weekend for MG.

Also... the $10 parking was along side the track (on spectator side), the track did offer free parking to the right and left of the track.

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I went up Friday morning, got there about 9, parked in the field on the pit side, behind the staging lanes maybe 50 yards from the gate. Cost me $10. Look up on that hill. How many thousands of cars do you think are there? x 3 days!

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Chamber of Commerce weather.

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Great parking spot - but not owned by the track ...............

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Stock rd2 - Plenty of dew around the mountain so its a few slower tonight --- Bender in his lumbering wagon puts out Tex -- Giermanski wins -- Rampy goes red to Boburka - Fernandez moves on -- Lowell goes red -Serge goes red to Meile - Kieth O goes red to Conte - Pires moves on -- Parker goes red -Fetch runs dead on but loses --Barton stumbles bad and loses to Zane -- Marshall late then loses --Hall over a red Wendy --Martens over MacNeish who was red --Farell wins - Cook jr wins -Leber over Eric who went 10.14 in the Minuteman car --Santangelo wins - Bubba over Biondo

S/S TWO -- Downing over Antonette - Lisa over Holbrook who was dead on - Thomas Fletcher over Miller - Vignona loses to Cantucci -- Anthony B goes red to Allen - Timmy Worner breaks and loses to Bertozzi -Fletcher beats Kronenberger - Private Ryan goes by Haag - South over Supanek -- Sal Biondo over Riley in a double breakout -- Santangelo loses after breaking .

S/Comp may run tonight yet ..........

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got a few shots before I lost my double breakout run with joe lisa....

Tom Boucher

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...c/DSCN4885.jpg

Ryan Haag

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...c/DSCN4881.jpg

James Perrone

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...c/DSCN4886.jpg

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a few more...

Michael Iacono

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...c/DSCN4880.jpg

camp Porpora

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...c/DSCN4883.jpg

Spencer

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...c/DSCN4882.jpg

Frank Maiolo

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...c/DSCN4884.jpg

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Great pics guys!
Bob Rice

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Jack, If you move SOUTH I have a building to start your SMOUGED OVER Racing Slick dealership. Crazy Al.

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Good morning - Those still in today are living the dream - the big show in front of the crowds - all the hard work you did on your racer could payoff this afternoon when you end up with the Wally in the winners circle .If only .....well , you know the rest . Round three will be a whole new deal - new weather - freshly prepared track - and about a zillion other factors - just like rd1 but different . In Stock 22 still have a chance and only 17 remain in S/S with only Bo Butner having a entry in both . At least the night racing is over as the tree must have been tough seeing last evening as 15 in Stock went red - ouch ! !

Speaking of weather - there was frost on the pumpkin last night for sure as the temp dipped to the high thirties last night but will return to the high 70's this afternoon with again plenty of Sun .

Stay tuned .......................Almost forgot -- Can't tell you who till later but a long time New England Stock racer has been picked for "Best Appearing Car " - long over due but he'll like the Wally and pics for sure .......too bad his wife skipped this race .

Kenny sent me a picture of the schedule, a little tough to read but I think everyone will figure it out. Racing starts at 9:15

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More great actions shots form. John DiBartolomeo
Editor-DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine. www.dragracingaction.com

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Here is your 2010 NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals "Best Appearing Car" winner - Dave Casey with his 427 powered '69 Corvette A/S -- congrats Dave and Kelly- your car is a beauty .......and your 10.14 ET this weekend wasn't to shabby either -- look for nines at the Dutch .

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Great Pictures and fine reporting Jack.. Even though we were there for some of the action, we kept reading this post to catch up on action we missed. Nice job Jack, you certainly got it covered, and covered well.

David
The New Hemi Guy

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Congratulations, Dave!! From both me, and my father.

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The caption should read - "Ashley you're very loud this weekend " ......................

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Ed Fernandez advances to Rd. 4 in Stock.

Go Ed!!!!!!!!!!! :)




Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. :D

RIP Mark Graham

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13.780 on a 13.78 dial. On to Rd. 5.

Go Ed!!!!!!!! :)




Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. :D

RIP Mark Graham

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today is Ed's day rd 6

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good showing for the amc guys,to the semis nice job ed way go gmonde

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Ed did a fantastic job of driving! I thought he was going to win it. I was sure rooting for that little Gremlin.

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Great Job Ed , took out some tough players along the Way ...
I agree with Bob, I thought it was your Day ... You were dialed in the Zone .... See you at the Dutch ....

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Ed is my hero!

Good Job Ed... You carried the mail a long ways, across some tall grass..

Well Done.

David
The New Hemi Guy

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Nice to see you go to the semi Ed, keep some of that momentum for your other upcoming races.................
MB:)

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Congrats Eddie on a great day.



Ron Infantino
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F/SA 1049

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You came pretty close there buddy, mabe the Dutch will be the one. ......................Tom

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We'll its great to have Internet service again - yesterday afternoon it went right into the dumper - Kenny tells me it has to do with Bandwidth and the Pro's using too much - all Greek to me . Anyway i've got a million pictures and i'll try to get some up today in between work .

Like many of you , I too was rooting for our own sentimental favorite - Ed Fernandez and his little "Giant Killer" Gremlin T/SA ...........way to go Ed .

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Sorry to Highjack the thread but what year is that Gremlin? I see a big gap in the years AMC have in the Stock Guide.. is it a 1979?
(Sorry I looked it up and it's a 1977)

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You guys are tough - I know you don't care much for touring pro's but Bo Butner's win yesterday in Stock was no cake walk - this was his first National event since purchasing this car from Private Ryans' dad - his worst light was .039 during elims and with the help of some dead ons and great finish line driving he earned the Wally .Give it up - credit is due ................And no , I don't know the man .

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Congrats to Bo - great way to debut a new car - MGR is not an easy place to race at especially at night & especially for someone who doesn't race there regualrly. Great job.

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Congrats to Bo. I thought that car looked familiar, but it has a few more decals than when I saw it last. He got a bad *** car, should do well.

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Here are a few more SuperStockers that surfaced in my downloads this afternoon .The last two are of a new product coming to you from Biondo Racing Products - its their newest weather station - bubble packing is still a production problem but they'll figure it out ..........

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I'd like to thank the NHRA crew especially Redman,who I met for the first time this weekend, for the job they did to make the race go off as smoothly as possible given the
hardships presented to them.

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Ed,
You know you had the backing of all of us less than eight cylinder guys-it was great to see you do as well as you did!