Live from Lebanon Valley,NY- NHRA Lucas Oil
 

Well gang , here we are again- on the road with the NHRA Lucas Oil series at the Lebanon Valley , NY track and what a ordeal just for Debbie and I to get here .Both of us had to work today (at least part of the day)and we didn't get on the road till just after 2pm .I really thought I caught a break when after being on the road for only half an hour the Stalba Family rig passed me and I thought maybe I could follow them and ride in their "draft" all the way to the track .That plan worked great for about 100 miles or so then the storms came and hard as I tried there was no way I could keep up with those boys .That rig can just fly !!

Got here around 7 --just in time get parked (in the Diamond RV compound-the race sponsor) .Got to walk around and get the skinny on the test and tune today--everyone I spoke with couldn't say enough about how terrific the track was today -- I can't believe it-- racers who agree with each other---all said they hooked very well - no complaints at all ! ! !

Some of the numbers passed around tonight from the test session--John Armstrong SS/AA --8.84@ a whopping 152mph . Also Jim Boudreau B/SA 10.41 testing to race ?

We'll see how these and other numbers shake out tommorow . By the way , I just read about the NHRA shortening the track to 1000' feet for the Pro's-(Top Fuel and Funny car)- can we be very far behind?

Till tommorow...............

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Jack,

Thanks a bunch for the update and keep up the good work. Your reporting is skills are great, I might have a position for you. For those of us who can't be there, remember we want the facts (and the rumors). We want e.t.'s, who's beatin' up who, along with weather conditions. Good luck and have fun.

Evan

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Friday - Fourth of July -Well the good news is that the Sun is out and its not raining but did it ever during the night - this would be a great weekend to be racing at a track thats paved , not here that has grass everywhere (and plenty of mud) . Anal Jack will be cleaning his car all weekend, he can't stand it being dirty - even a little .

Weather for this holiday - slight chance of showers today and tonight - high around 80.
Saturday - showers early with T-storms in the afternoon - chance of rain 60% - high 75
Sunday -scattered T-storms - high in the low 80's

Call 'em to da lanes and lets get rippin' before it makes down ! Debbie

PS- I'm hearing plenty of engines but the Sun is no longer out -looking very gloomy .

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Well its just past noon and guess how many pairs of cars went down the track ? Those who guessed one go to the head of the class-thats right one pair and one of those bounced off the wall.No one hurt but its because water is coming up thru the track surface and not drying.The track officials and the NHRA have been working for over two hours now to no avail-it just keeps coming up (come to think of it I wish I had that problem) .Didn't get the racers name but she is OK I'm told but her car was hurt pretty good .

As you can see from the pic they really are trying hard to fix this and most racers have nothing to do but stand around and BS. Later.............

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Hey Jack, not to high jack this thread, but I have to say the ice cream is great. This coming from some experts on the subject. From left to right. Taylor Fletcher, Jessie Biondo and Dylan Biondo. Finally got stk first round in.

Here are some numbers for the air at Lebanon. When I ran at 2:20 in the afternoon. Temp 80, Humidity 45, Barometer 29.35 Corrected Altitude 2700, Slight head wind 2-3 mph.

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Kenny --Haven't had any ice cream yet but its on my list of things to do.Here's the stats race fans and you won't believe it but true anyway .Total race cars on the property-- just over 350. Superstockers--50 and get this --Stockers so far -Holy cow Batman -- 104 WOW ! ! ! Records set so far --one--Cecil Frazier K/SA set the first leg-11.627- still must back up .

First time trial -- #1 Frazier K/SA -1.323
2 Monahan J/SA-1.239
3 Bardekoff B/SA -1.213
4Kreeber G/SA -1.196
5Boudreau B/SA -1.184
6Shaul A/SA -1.171
7 Conte C/SA -1.168
8 Szupka J/SA -1.140
9 Callahan H/SA -1.128
10 Matyas E/SA -1.120

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S/S-- 1st time trial #1 Armstrong SS/AA -1.151
DiTicco SS/IA -1.135
SantosGT/HA 1.127
Franco GT/HA -1.122
Worner SS/IA -1.120
Savino GT/HA -1.067
Riley SS/EA -1.032
Gay SS/MA -1.019
Antonette SS/CS -1.O12
LeBrecque GT/TC -1.O12

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Super Stock and Super Gas got their second time shot cancelled so they could run Top Sportsman and Top Dragster's second session! BS!!!

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i have been racing there for many years and the river runs right next to the track,i lost traction at 1000 ft in my 11.70 stocker several times after a heavy night rain, with all of the rain that has happened over the coarse of last few days,it doesnt suprise me at all ,,,,they try but seams to be an issue ,but they do what it takesw to get it right gmonde

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Stock got their second shot in - track was super-- DA - was better at 1700 ' --most improved.03 to.06
Still #1 Frazier K/SA-1.357
Monahan J/SA -1.239
Barkdekoff B/SA -1.213
Kreeber G/SA -1.196
Boudreau B/SA 1.184
Matyas E/SA -1.179
Conte C/SA --1.178
Shaul A/SA -1.171
Szupka J/SA --1.144
Callahan H/SA -- 1.128

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Jack,

There is a SS/H 66 Chevy II car running this weekend. The driver is listed as Tony Fillipone. I've never seen any photo's of that car before. Would be nice to see it. Have fun this weekend. ED

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ed did you buy tha car from jim whalen in new york?

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I won't hijack this thread. I posted a reply with a new post. ED

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Are my eyes playing tricks on me? That hardtop changes into a wagon for some pictures.

https://www.autoimagery.com/store/cg...12&sortfiles=2

But we are really derailing this topic which was originally about.... ummm (back page a bit) ... oh yeah, the Lebanon Valley race. Sure has been a tough couple weeks for getting the qualifying schedule in. I see the IHRA race at Edmonton had lightning then rain to wash out much of the Friday show. Norwalk had the "weepers" last week and the Scott Kalitta crash at E'town the week before.

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Overcast and gloomy this morning but its not raining ! Stockers go out in half an hour - not sure if S/S will get the run that was "lost" last night .

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Thanks for the reports, please keep them coming. Thanks Larry

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Stockers just got out for their last hit - track had plenty of teeth this morning -- most picked up 02 to 04 from yesterday -- sheets are slow in coming from the tower ---- I'll keep you posted -- S/S up next

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Stock -- Top ten final --- #1 Frazier K/SA ---1.357
Monahan J/SA --1.239
Bardekoff B/SA ---1.228
Kreeber G/SA ---1.217
Matyas E/SA --1.193
Conte C/SA ---1.189
Callahan H/SA --1.187
Boudreau B/SA --1.184
Shaul A/SA --1.181
Szupka J/SA --1.153
Frazier did not back up record yesterday .First round heads-ups --H/SA Vignogna vs Fuller ,G/SA Williams vs Garvey , E/SA Molle vs Mirza

S/S will get the round back that they lost last night this morning ,
S/S second time trial #1 Franco GT/HA -1.268
DiTocco SS/IA -1.266
Armsstrong SS/AA -1.151
Worner SS/IA --1.132
Santos SS/HA --1.127
Savino GT/HA -1.097
Riley SS/EA -1.062
Aragona SS/BS - 1.027
Antonette SS/CS -- 1.020
Gay SS/MA - 1.019
Last time trial coming up soon.........Car count S/S 55 ---Stockers a whopping 105 ! ! Low ET and Top Speed -- Kenny Miele AA/SA 9.956 @ 132.57 MPH.Pretty fast times for July -- most racers I spoke with are very , very happy with their performance so far this weekend-- hook was superb on every pass and the air is OK so............

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We are on a rain delay, just a light drizzle. Should move through soon.

They were trying to finish up super gas and called stock to the lanes for first round, then the rain came.

Hey Jack, where are at the same track and I have not run in to yet, where you hiding. All I know is that GTO of yours is flying.

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We've been on rain hold for more than two hours now with no sunshine in sight .Lately its been raining harder and it doesn't look very good for today...............

PS- They did try very hard with sweepers and a jet dryer to get us going but no go--all that has stopped now .

Kenny --- two things--where's my ice cream ? And I'm "hiding" near Al Mark - Jim Boudreau -- Woody Pagano-Parker Bros--you should be able to find me now............

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Its official - we're done for the day -- racing to resume tommorow at 9:40am starting with Superstreet then Stock.....whats' that sound I'm hearing-- sounds like pop top cans....Hmmmmm

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Sorry gang lost all my service yesterday.................

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Same thing happened in div 4 race at Noble OK last summer. Those guys are treated like pros, but they are just faster brackets, still dial after qualifying. I don't get it.

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SS & SG "did" get that cancelled run back on Sat AM