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But look at the combination Ed Fernadez ran without a time trial.........


Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT-----ET-- Speed-----Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT-----ET-- Speed
14 Jack Matyas 1945 Ed Fernandez
E1 0.040 10.570 124.94 ****WINNER**** 0.010 13.949 84.77
B/SA Dial: 10.59 (+/-): -0.020 T/SA Dial: 13.94 (+/-): 0.009
Qualified: #36 10.679 -0.871 #75 No Time

Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals
 

But look at the combination Ed Fernadez ran without a time trial.........


Yep, theres one in every bunch, right Jack!!

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what happened to the hemis in C2?

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Ok..... let me preface this by stating.... my hearing is not the best!
......but..... I was standing at the finish line watching rd 2 of SS class, and a track official was standing 2 feet in front of me. (I could hear his radio)

As all but the hemis had completed rd 2 of class, I heard Bob Lang asking the rear of staging to bring down the hemis (they were all that were left... and the "hurry-up before it rains" was obviously in place).

Another official responded and said there is only one hemi back here (three were left in class competition). Bob Lang said to send him down and give him a bye run (since the other guys were not there).

Two or three minutes went by and no body came around the corner. Then I heard Lang say to send the hemis down the return road and start running rd 2 of stock.

I believe they all forfieted class by not being there on time. I'm not sure why the one (not sure who it was) that was there didn't take the bye run.

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I heard that hard was there, and noone else. I dont know why he didnt take it either. If I find out I will let you know.
cw

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After big showers and storms this afternoon the Sun is back out ( at least a little ) and three Jets ( NHRA - Atco Raceway / Franklin Trailer and Glick Fire Equipment ) are on the track trying to dry it enough for the Pro 's tonight -- looks like they may pull it off .Later ..........

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Were all/most of the red lights in the same lane?
Glad to hear they have lots of dryers out there preping/drying the track.

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Awesome run, big Ed!


-Toby

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How about a miracle -- thats what it was tonight -- AT 4pm I would have bet against any cars ever going down the track tonight and yet all the Pro's got a lick in -- and for the first time in many , many races the stands were packed with real paying fans -- not that freebie stuff . Maple Grove and NHRA did do their part in trying to help fans afford coming to the races by offering a special ticket rate after 5pm tonight only -- 19 bucks a head -- not a bad deal for them to see a Pro show and fireworks afterward .

Tonight it was eat on the run -- stopped by Uncle Buck's for quick couple of goodies and then it was off to the LaBreaque compound for dinner and then met some friends here for a drink - whew ! ! ! I'll sleep tonight for sure . Also thought some of you would like seeing the sunset tonight -- words can't describe ....later .

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Update Friday 11pm EST -- And then the rains came back ! Just like they said they would and ugly , very ,very ugly........is it Hurricane Bill ? ? Local flooding is expected tonight with more thunder storms on their way tonight and tomorrow .... very bleak outlook for Saturdays activities ............but I've been wrong all weekend so.............or maybe another miracle is in order .

Also wanted to mention teardown was held today with four S/S cars getting the full treatment and four Stockers getting a minor deal ( carb off etc but not a cylinder head ) --I'll try and get a list and results tomorrow .