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Trying a video:

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Thank you Bob!

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We had a great day here as well. My 2 buddies hadn't seen anything like this before and they were impressed. Glad I got to meet some new faces today and catch up with some I'd met before. Thanks again Michael, for your hospitality and also to Mike who invited us into the tower for a little meet & greet too. I was glad to give you a break on the mic for a round of S/S.
The SS/K Shootout was really cool to watch and thanks to Rob for coming up and showing us his video, especially that crazy AMX wheelstand from this morning's first session. A lot of cars really made an impression on us all today,,too many to recall here now. Congrats to all the class winners today,, Larry I didn't realize you'd won until I read your post above,, way to go, guy! Looking forward to tomorrow,, hope its a little warmer, but I'm still wearing shorts. See you all there.
Danny Durham

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Well for all you want a bee racers that did not show up you are missing some great racing . You listened to the weather man and lost out . It has been nothing but great side by side racing . Nitro Joe did a great job in getting cars parked . Redman and his crew did a great job in keeping the track in good shape as the stick cars kept It tore up. Looks like Loose Rocker is putting a good show.:)

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I apologize for the lack of updates from me - I leave it in the many capable hands from Patsy to Rob Jackson, as well as the live video on www.motormaniatv.com. You know me, I talk/post way too much. We were simply wide open from start to finish today. One thing or another needs attention constantly. HUGE props to the entire staff for taking the reigns. Everyone knows their job, and just flat gets it done. Nitro Joe and Chris Stilwell make a potent, indispensible team running the very challenging program we had laid out today. Redman and Brad Beuchler had their own challenges, and met them head on and proactively, taking extra time to ensure the best prep possible. Friday was the tough day. It's in the books, so it's clear sailing! Last two qualifying runs tomorrow, featuring the AFCO Wheelstand Contest in Q4 presented by IHM Used Parts and Jewell Computing, followed by the $3000 to win NitroPlate S/SS Combo... And then we party!

Congrats to our first race winners!
Tyler Fillipone - Hammerhead/Buckeye S/SS Series Junior Stock
Marty Buth - QuickFuel Quick 32 Stock, presented by Comp Cams
Ricky Decker - QuickFuel Quick 32 Super Stock, presented by Comp Cams

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JUNIOR STOCK
WIN Tyler Fillipone O/SA .024 12.406 (12.40) 104.95 mph
R/U Brian Seibenick T/SA -.015 13.574 (13.65) 95.89

Q32 STOCK
WIN Marty Buth Q/SA .040 12.058 (13.50) 108.25 mph
R/U Charlie Downing G/FX .032 10.499 (11.76) 124.78

Q32 SUPER STOCK
WIN Ricky Decker SS/IA .070 11.422 (10.96) 83.10 mph
R/U Mike Skinner SS/BA -.044 9.763 (10.17) 108.22

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Motor Mania TV Video coverage was Great Michael.

I wanted to make this event, but the car didn't get finished yet.

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Good morning! Right now it is a partly sunny day! Still a possible shower or 2, but a little warmer, up to 65 this afternoon. We get 2 qualifying runs today, then the combo this evening, then the dinner put on by Loose Rocker! Yesterday was a long day, but fun. As I said before, we won class! Then we were an alternate for the Quick 32. Got beat 1st round, but was fun anyway!

I want to thank all the racers that showed up for this race and especially the ones from Division 5! There are lots of guys here from a long way off. I met some nice people from Mass. also. Thanks for everyone's effort to be here for this special race. We could easily have had an extra 100 or so if Division 1, 2, and 4 had not scheduled races on top of this one. I just hope that Michael was able to make some money on this one, or I doubt that there will be another one.

You have to attend a US Class Nationals to experience the feeling you get seeing all these great cars.

Well more later. Have to get ready to rumble!!!

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what car is charley downing running if new one pictures please

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Anybody know, is Bob Michael running the 60's Pontiac? Didn't see it run in any of the videos/coverage.

Thanks

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Mike I believe he broke. He's been loaded up. Don't quote me

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117 stockers after this morning's run. 71 more than a second under the index (with .30 being added).

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Larry, Any idea S/SS total car count at the event. Planning on coming up tomorrow with a car load of guys, S/SS best racing on the planet!

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About 200 plus as of the cars that came it today

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Anyone know how many cars showed up for the ss/k shoot-out?

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Many thanks to our good friend Stan Perry for the birthday cake today! Stan, we have already cut it. Come on down for a piece!

We are on a short rain delay now. Just sprinkles, but enough to stop the action for a few minutes. Blue sky is peeking thru and it is supposed to be clear for the rest of the day!

Also thanks to Johnny McIntosh for letting us watch from the NAPA suite! It sure was nice and warm up there this morning!

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anyone know were to find the qualifying sheets, wish I was there !

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Mike, Bob's running the 77 car.

I was going to race the 62 GP, but we had serious engine problems on Thursday.


You can see Bob's 77 on the Motor Mania video.

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SS/K Champ Steve Belanger was among drivers who passed inspection. Daran Summerton passed to carry the provisional best qualifying spot among Pure Stockers with his I/PS Mustang with one session remaining. Lynn Smith was DQ'd in D/PS for roller rockers. The D/PS Class Win will be awarded to Brent Darroch.

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In addition to what Jim put on Facebook (perhaps Michael does as well) if you're patient enough to wait till tonight you can see all of today's action on the results page. Here's yesterday action, including Class and Q32 action.

http://dragstory.com/forum/index.php/board,129.0.html

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I'm loving the live broadcast.

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The live coverage has been FANTASTIC!

Thank you Mark and Joanne and all the folks from MotormaniaTV that are making it possible!

What an absolutely awesome event this has been, and we're only half-way done! Thank you Michael and Anthony for all the very hard work putting this together! The crew you assembled has done an outstanding job getting things done! The only way it could have been any better for ME was if I was there in person!

And before I forget to mention it - HAPPY BIRTHDAY Patsy!!:)

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The live coverage is pretty much everything I have always wanted too...

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This is a super cool deal all the way around!
Thanks to everyone that made this happen!

But, I would like to ask, when is Tear Down or is it just a simple inspection?

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Thanks very much ,not too good on the computer

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AFCO Wheelstand Contest presented by IHM Used Parts and Jewell Computing Solutions winners:
Stock - John Duzac D/S
Super Stock - Jeremy Stock SS/KA

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here is the qualifying sheet


Lucas Oil Q32 - STOCK Qualifying
« on: Today at 03:34:47 AM »
Lucas Oil Q32 - STOCK Qualifying Results (40 entries)
for Friday, May 02, 2014

Low ET 13.040 5159 Robert Shaw
Top Speed 00.00

Number Class Vehicle Engine Driver Home Town ET MPH Top MPH

1 5159 U/SA '77 Sevillie Cad 350 Robert Shaw Sedalia MO 13.040 15.15 -2.110
2 3657 Q/SA '83 Mustang Ford 140 Marty Buth Freeport IL 12.038 14.10 -2.062
3 7784 T/S '86 Chevrolet Chev 350 Paul Wong Las Vegas NV 12.732 14.70 -1.968
4 3499 U/SA '78 Mustang II Ford 302 Gary Summers Franklin KY 13.328 15.15 -1.822
5 541 D/FXA '10 Mustang Ford 352 Larry DeForrest Ramsey MN 10.127 11.85 -1.723
6 3120 D/PS '73 Century Buic 455 Lyn Smith Pontiac IL 11.459 13.10 -1.641
7 3 G/FX '10 Mustang Ford 281 Charles Downing Britton MI 10.566 12.20 -1.634
8 1707 CC/FXA '14 Camaro Chev 427 Jim Boburka Coraopolis PA 9.358 10.90 -1.542
9 3613 Q/SA '86 Chevy C-10 Chev 350 Randall Campbell Gray KY 12.610 14.10 -1.490
10 5715 C/FXA '10 Challenger Mopr 360 Randy Eakins Sikeston MO 10.213 11.70 -1.487
11 3609 U/SA '60 Chevy Wagon Chev 283 John Mc Carthy Lyndon KY 13.718 15.15 -1.432
12 3207 E/SA '71 Camaro Chev 350 Andrew Hill Louisville KY 10.579 12.00 -1.421
13 3337 K/SA '76 Firebird Pont 400 Mike Morgan Brazil IN 11.555 12.95 -1.395
14 1504 C/FXA '14 Camaro Chev 350 George Yago Jr Jefferson Hills PA 10.316 11.70 -1.384
15 3139 EF/S '86 Tempo Ford 140 Ronald Seibenick Perry OH 16.369 17.75 -1.381
16 3913 M/SA '66 Chevelle Chev 283 Wade Owens Cape Girardeau MO 11.772 13.15 -1.378
17 3492 G/S '67 Camaro Chev 327 Donnie Beeler Elizabethtown KY 10.829 12.20 -1.371
18 4448 D/S '67 Camaro Chev 302 John Duzac Covington LA 10.436 11.80 -1.364
19 1135 D/SA '71 Charger Mopr 440 Nick Reiter Warminster PA 10.488 11.85 -1.362
20 3569 O/SA '83 Malibu Wagon Chev 305 Patrick Downing Britton MI 12.113 13.45 -1.337
21 3340 F/SA '68 Barracuda Plym 340 Chuck Beach Delaware OH 10.823 12.15 -1.327
22 3240 N/SA '77 Lemans Pont 400 Bob Michael Lebanon OH 11.998 13.30 -1.302
23 3375 D/S '97 Camaro Chev 350 Doug Auxier Batavia OH 10.521 11.80 -1.279
24 3805 AAA/FXA '14 Cobra Jet Ford 302 Kevin Skinner Grove City OH 8.729 10.00 -1.271
25 3634 R/SA '96 Caprice Chev 265 Dave Campolito Salem OH 13.081 14.35 -1.269
26 5103 D/S '66 Chevy II Chev 327 Danny Byrd Sikeston MO 10.535 11.80 -1.265
27 3014 A/FXA '13 Camaro Chev 396 Steve Novosel Troy MI 10.043 11.30 -1.257
28 3428 G/SA '68 Camaro Chev 327 Tom Rambo Washington Ct Hs OH 11.045 12.30 -1.255
29 P270 D/FXA '12 Mustang Ford 302 Ricky Pennington Mount Olive AL 10.607 11.85 -1.243
30 3608 K/S '66 Nova SS Chev 283 Bill Sempsrott Franklin OH 11.609 12.85 -1.241
31 319 A/FCM '00 Avenger Mopr 360 Zac Ross Belmont OH 10.323 11.55 -1.227
32 3113 G/S '69 Camaro Chev 350 David Walther Lanesville IN 10.974 12.20 -1.226
33 1351 E/SA '72 Mustang Ford 351 Tex Miller Fayetteville PA 10.775 12.00 -1.225
34 2032 B/SA '71 Challenger Dodg 440 Jack Zimmerman Clemmons NC 10.337 11.55 -1.213
35 28 A/SA '70 Barracuda Plym 440 Larry Hill Hickory KY 10.087 11.30 -1.213
36 3360 N/SA '88 Mustang Ford 302 Steve Sullivan West Chester OH 12.096 13.30 -1.204
37 1634 R/SA '76 Monza Chev 262 Briane Philbrick Vineland ONT 13.159 14.35 -1.191
38 3154 E/S '67 Camaro Chev 350 Gary Russell East Sparta OH 10.759 11.95 -1.191
39 3150 C/S '98 Camaro Chev 350 Tom Russell East Sparta OH 10.461 11.65 -1.189
40 751 C/S '67 Camaro Chev 302 Ben Wenzel Sr Freeland MI 10.476 11.65 -1.174
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thanks joanne !

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????? Why in heavens name would anyone run roller rockers in Pure Stock? That is an easy catch. IF you pull the valve covers.

Congratulations to everyone. Sure wish we could have been there. Looking at the U/SA ETs of Bob Shaw, Gary Summers and even Cap'n Jack McCarthy. I know what I'm up against.

I had the pleasure of meeting Michael at Indianapolis last weekend. You got great weather and am really glad this event is going to be a classic.

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I believe there were 10 K cars

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Here you go guys and gals, just a few from Saturday.

Hope you enjoy.

Chris

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Those of you who didn't come are missing a great time. It's been a lot of fun to run our cars wide open without fear of getting horsepower.

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Well I have had a wonderful birthday today! After a great day of racing, we went up to eat some of the great vittles provided by Loose Rocker. And then everyone starts singing "Happy Birthday" to me! My husband had been planning this for months. And Ken Miele was in on it, too, although he wasn't able to be here. Thanks everyone! Here is a picture of one of the 5 identical cakes provided by Jeff McKinney's catering service:

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I wish someone would have told me about the surprise and maybe I would have at least brushed my hair!

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I have a few more pics I took today that I will post tonight and tomorrow. We had 2 qualifying runs today and then the Combo race. We got beat in the first round, but then were able to drink and cook a little. For appetizers before dinner, we had some of Jimmy Hidalgo's great deer sausage made from KY deer. It was great!!

The combo I believe was won by Mr. Becker with Bob Harrison running it up. I was eating birthday cake, so I didn't actually see them go down the track. Please correct me if I am wrong.

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Super stock time trials

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Mr. Leach Q/SA

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Bob Schmaltz

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Mike and Janice Fuller B/SA

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That's correct Robbie Becker won the combo!!! Way to go Rob!!

Happy birthday Mrs Patsy - the cake was delicious!!!

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Congratulations to Robert Becker and the whole Canadian crew for the big $3,000 NitroPlate S/SS Combo Warmup victory tonight with his GT/CA Camaro, taking the win over Robbie Harrison in the classic Snoopy SS/KA Chevy II!

WIN Robert Becker .011 9.905 (9.89) 132.46 mph
R/U Robbie Harrison .045 10.522 (10.51) 123.37
SEMI Jerry Silveus, Rob Holmes

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Definitely a longer day, but well worth it. A lot of great action and we're so glad the sun finally came out. Met a few more new faces from the classracer.com nation today. How Ed Carpenter managed to shift his Chevy II with bandaged and braced fingers on his right hand is beyond me, but he got it done. The combo had some really tight racing round after round. We bought our share of souvenir(?) shirts and other items. Heading out for food and brew then back to the hotel. Big finale tomorrow,, looking forward to it.
Danny Durham