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After an easy three hour drive I got within 5 miles of the track and you guessed it -- thats right -- after a few weeks off and my shoes finally dried out -- bang -- big lightning and thundershowers .Seems to follow racers around this year--- matter where we go in D1 it has to rain .Soon it will be Fall and we will have had no Summer at all to speak of .

Anyway its better to be here in the rain than at work . Tomorrow its to be very nice here in the Pocono Mountains and we should get this in OK .What I'm really surprised about is the amount of cars here -- don't know how many yet but the place is full -- some are the Friday night crowd but there are plenty of NHRA regulars pitted .

If the show gets completed on time Saturday then Sunday a Stock / SuperStock program will be run -- a double header of sorts if you will .Great deal for us .

I'll try and get you some headlines and maybe a picture or two .......later .

PS - This weekend the NHRA crew here will be a little shorthanded as our Stock / SS guru Dave Ley is on the mend from recent surgery -- spoke with him and already he has 'cabin' fever but is doing well and will be back in action in a few weeks -- we miss you Dave -- get well buddy ! ! And be sure to mind Nurse Gloria ..........

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Thanks again jack, lookin forward to your news from the scene!!

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Its been raining on and off all night -- the first pic is an all too familiar shot this season -- the second -- well you be the judge -- they were locals and you could tell ................

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Com'mon Jack, We don't got no hillbillies here in PA

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...probably some local carpenters that are building a house just down the street and grabbed the 2x4's from the jobsite to construct their tower. "MORE BEER".....:D WJ

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Thanks for the update Jack and as usual always a great job. I'll have to watch this one from the sidelines here at home but wishing I was there. I was hoping to feel well enough to make the trip just to see everyone but it's just too soon after surgery. Nurse Gloria is doing her usual fantastic job and says hello.

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Pa???....... Numidia is in Pa???.... could have sworn it was in Pennsyltucky....... LOL....... actually, Numidia is a great place and the Dimino family have done a great job.... too bad I had to work this weekend...... I know it would have been a fun trip........

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Well you can tell in a second that those are northern rednecks. No self respecting southern redneck would EVER put a railings on his platform. Railings are for WIMPS.

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Saturday morning is here and what a difference a day makes -- eleven am and the temp is already 82 with the humidity at 52 % and the barometer at a whopping 28.87 not to mention the final DA at 3479 .But the Sun is shining and we got out first time trial in - not bad considering -- track was pretty good and not many complained .

Don't have a car count yet but it looks a like a pretty nice field all things considered ......

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Time trial # 2 went off without hitch and everyone is smiling -- looks like about forty stockers - can't get that confirmed -- S/S count is very low - don't understand that .
This area is very pretty if you're into it and today's a picture perfect example ........

PS-- the picture in the middle shows the # 1 qualifier-- AA/SA 2010 Firebird ( LS7 Powered ) on its maiden voyage .

OK - so I forgot to take my meds this morning but I can dream can't I ?

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Hey Jack I am in columbus and its raining here. I think its following me around this year. Missed another test session do to rain. Did you get a chance to try those tires? Later

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Is that "Leatherneck" George behind Joe C's truck?

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I really miss that place.

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Eddie, that is the infamous George Cottel. My word what is stock eliminator coming to. Jack keep us posted.

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First round of Stock is in -- no big surprises other than some dialed for a big tailwind that didn't help them ( see picture below of NHRA's scale area w/ large paperweights ) .S/S coming up -- around 15 of them for first round .

Eddie - Yes , that is in fact George Cottell in person .Another sighting was that of John Pressing -his first this year ?
Joey -- what's your excuse ? why aren't you here ?
Gary -- Sorry to hear about the rain in Columbus - glad I didn't go as planned -- keep us informed as to whats happening .

Almost forgot -- total car count --172 paid .

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Jack, motor is out and back at Tilburg's for a tuneup. Should be back at em soon. Make me proud this weekend, not knowing who is there my money is on you.

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Geez Joey -- one heads -up and one win and we're back for a tune - up ? BTW , you lost your money as I went .009 red to 'Lil Jeanie this morning.............

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Stock -- # 1 Cokinos p/s -- -1.290
Bardecoff b/sa -- -1.158
Matyas b/sa -- -1.130
Sansome d/sa --1.101
Murray j/s -1.071
thirty-nine total
S/S --- # 1 R.Linke ss/ja --1.133
Sweitzer gt/da -- .927
Gaffney ss/ga --.927
Cupp ss/ka --.917
Hess ss/ah --898

Seventeen total

Quarter finals -- Robertson won -- so did McCracken-- Belden with a bye

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Billy Belden shifts his way into the winners circle here at Numidia over Ken Robinson . SuperStock won by Stirling Simmons who told me only a few hours ago that he was done with S/S -- maybe now he'll change his mind .

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Congratulations to Captn Bill

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Congrats to Bill for winning Stock and Stirling for winning S/S ... Jack, Stirling told me that last year... Nice job, safe travels to all........

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Way to go Bill......ya still got it even if you are old....LOL.

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Way to go Bill congats on the win also Ken for runner up.

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Ya know Jack, your "Live from wherever in D1" is most entertaining, great pictures and comments. I am still very fond of the D1 and D2 tracks. Glad to hear that Mr Presing was out, hope he did well.
Thanks for the giggles,
Charlie Allen 7423 O/SA

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For those of you wondering how our friend George Cottell is doing this afternoon I got him to stand still long enough for a pic and as you will see he's fine -- just has been too busy to race .

After losing early today a friend took me out to lunch between rounds and while we were out stopped at Knoebels Family Park located about five miles from the track .If you've got kids plan for next year to come early and visit this place -- you won't believe it -- its huge -- check out a few pics I took and look on the web -- then plan -- you won't be sorry .

Charlie -- One of these days you'll have to return for a visit . And thanks for the kind words .

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Congratulations to both Sterling and Bill (the shifting machine). Sterling come on back to stock eliminartor we miss you. Numedia is one of my favorite tracks and happy trails to all the winners.

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Nice job Bill and Kenny.

Ed

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Jack-those pictures of the green hills and fields are making me homesick!! are you staying and reporting on a stock/super stock dealio tomorrow?

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Any word on who won the other classes there?

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OK -- So I stuck it out but this morning there are three Stock -- S/S cars on the grounds -- extra seat time would be nice but I think I'll take my semi-final finish and head home as the storms that hit Columbus are due here in a few hours -- maybe I can beat them home.........talk to you down the road.....

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Jack did George still have "Swervin Ervin" rideing shotgun in the car?

What ever happend to Lance DeMarzo? Tell them we said hello, and thanks for the live report.

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Larry -- I didn't notice anyone in George's passenger seat ...........

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Larry, Lance is retired from the PD for about 10 years and is on the senior golf tour. Had dinner with him tonight and he said to say hello. Still calls me at the races, works on my car and as usual give me driving tips. Lance thinks the drag racing world should only be stick shift cars, I told him he is in the sun too long playing with his putter.lol

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Way to go Wild Bill and Sterling. Nice way to spend a Sat. night ( in the winners circle)
Marty

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great job... shiftty bill and mr sterling....wish is could have been there...see ya soon. jeff

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Thank you Jack.:):)

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Thanks!

Charlie Braxton, small block Chevy