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Stop it ! ! Before you even go there a half-a-dozen others already got to me while walking over to get my parking credentials -- and the answer is the same - I didn't bring the rain along with me from Pennsylvania - but it is following me for some reason . It is to rain here later today but that's it for a few days -- promise -Scout's Honor - I'll swear to it -anything but get off my back .

After what should have been a short hour and a half ride here that turned into three hours because of traffic and rubbernecking I'm finally in Aisle 22 waiting to be pitted -- good thing the fridge is stocked 'cause we'll be at this all day .

If you're coming South today Raceway Gas on Route 18 has regular at $2.45 and diesel at $2.79--and if you need some Pub grub or an adut beverage RaceZone in E-town is the best.............later

12:30 update -- OK - get it out of your systems -- its raining as expected - but just a little ....

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Is that a picture of a GTO (Garbage Truck with Overdrive) flat towing a FWD stocker? LOL. Good luck and I hope it dosent rain on anyone.

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Hello Jack.

Can you tell me if you have seen Bob Mullaney there with Jim Harringtons Camaro Stocker? He is suppose to be running it there for a tribute to Shoe but, last I heard, they were having some problems with the cylinder heads. I sure hope they can get everything done for the weekend.

Thank you,

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John -- Haven't seen Bob yet but I'm still in line to get in ..............

Just when you think you've seen it all -- I just ran into Tim Worners dog Porter while he was taking himself for a walk -- no kidding -- see pic below ..........


BTW , the rain just picked up some steam -- its getting ugly


4pm update -- raining bigtime -- tech is open -- credentials is open .............

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Thanks for the update and good luck this weekend!

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Good morning - today is not the day we've been waiting for but at least its not raining - plenty of overcast skies with temps in the high fifties - and then there is all this ugly fog hanging around but hopefully some will burn off in the next few hours .

Stock and S/S are set to get three runs today ( S/S will get two time trials then first round of class ) with Stock going off first at 10:15 this morning if we stay on schedule .

They just started one of their Jets so things are looking up - I'll be back a little later with some news of the day ............

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Thank you for the reports and good luck!

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Good Luck to all /Keep the tid-bits coming.

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Hey Jack, thanks for all the reports and will be looking for more!!!!! On a side note the "loud " car is coming home tomorrow!!!!! Thanks again for the updates and photos.... Mack

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Hey Jack,
Going to a wedding this weekend. No, not mine, my sons. Good luck to all and I hope the weather stays good. I will be on line watching. Gary

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Thanks Jack for the reports and the pictures.Good Luck to all you guys!

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Stock got out for their first Q pass -- no mineshaft here but decent - probably 5 to 7 hundreths better than the 'Grove two weeks ago- 73 degrees - 61% humidity - 29.78 barometer and a final DA of 1811' . Most I spoke with hooked well in both lanes ........S/S up soon ......sheets not out yet -- more then .
Dropped by the Hoosier Tire area and both Roy and Frank were glad to swap some tires around for me -- nice folks to do business with for sure .
Glad to see Raceway Parks own resident Ron working this weekend .And then their's fuel check ..........not many issues this morning thank you .

Bob Mullaney is driving the Shoe car this race............

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Jack - you see anyone from DRC? - they're not posting yet. Live timing is showing names but no detail either - keep us posted

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1 1587 AA/S Don Fezell, DuBois PA, '08 Mustang 9.411 10.60 -1.189
2 372 A/SA Jeg Coughlin, Delaware OH, '09 Challenger 10.019 11.00 -0.981

Wow! Never thought I would ever see a stocker go 9.41! Jeggie's Challenger is coming along nicely too.

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No audio cast either.

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NHRA only audiocasts on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

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Jack if you can find it there is a 71 Nova in GT/M on the entry list. Mike Papp is the name I think. Can you get a pic of it. 283 in a 71 Nova is interesting to say the least. Ed

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Here's the deal -- no DRC -- can't find DRAW on the grounds -- we'll just have to wing it this weekend .Stock and S/S got their second shot in -- most slowed up three to five .

And how about Fezell ? 9.41 in a stocker ? How much is left ? These questions and more will be answered at this years Pennsylvania Dutch Classic --be there ! ! !

SuperStock class was just called to the lanes ............ BTW-- there must be a dozen SS/JA cars ...........

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As always, great stuff Jack.
Much appreciated by those who wish they were there....
Hope Bob B gets a :) on his face....when he's on camera....this is a fun sport.....

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5pm update - we're on rain hold and I doubt very much we'll get going again as Raceway Park has a 6pm curfew -- I'm sure they'll call it a day ..............


S/S leftovers -- Believe or not with all the SS/JA cars entered the two that are left --Linke with his killer Corvette and that pesky 75 year young guy with his stocker in S/S trim -- Bobby Warren .The Wally will more than likely be awarded to Linke as he was faster in proir class eliminations -- good driving Bobby - maybe next time .

As usual fifteen minutes after they call the thing the Sun comes back out and makes everyone look stupid .............

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Anyone know why Papp was DQ in his 71 Nova in SS?

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Speaking of rain you all better hope the storms coming out of the west dont hit you Sat & Sun, we got over 8 inches in Tyler in less that 24 hrs.

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Weather forecasters are also changing previous fair weather forecasts to "iffy" for Sat.-Sun. here in New England as well.....Hopefully E-town will miss any washout weather....Looks like some great racing ahead, w/loaded fields....Best wishes to everyone running there. WJ

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Good Morning -- In less than four hours Stock will go out for their first round and today looks like one that most Classracers would love - just looking out my window it looks fast - Sunny - blue skies with temps in the lo fifties at this moment with low humidity . I haven't checked my weather station yet but its 'gotta be good .

Interesting match-ups ----Szupka v Rampy Martel jr v Pires jr Santangelo v Iacono
Big handicaps ----Shaul A/SA v Fernandez T/SA -- yes Ed ,he will come by 35mph faster
Sansone D/SA v DiBartelemeo V/SA
Broadbent A/S v Briori T/SA
Heads-ups --- Bardecoff v Moran B/SA
Lynch v Quatraton H/SA
Boudreau v Welker B/SA
Barton v Letellier A/SA

Back a little later .........

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Hey Jack, John DiBartolomeo the editor DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine www.dragracingaction.com sent me some great action shots.

The weather I have for this morning is....
temp 68
humd 56
bar 30.01
da 1158

I don't think it will be as good when we run, dial in will be tough this morrning.

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Thanks for the pics and updates. Hope the weather stays good for you all to run. Good Luck.

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Kenny -- Nice shots from Johnny D indeed .....and yes , dialing this morning will be a chore as its anywhere from 4 to 7 faster than yesterday morning but we still have an hour and a half till post time ...............

And believe it or not the fans are coming in droves .Hopefully to see some of us .....

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We've been on race hold for more than three hours because of an accident involving a Top Alcohol Funny Car -- from what I've been told racing probably won't resume today but I'll keep you posted .........

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I stand corrected -- they just announced that the Pro's will be out in one hour -- around 4pm -- starting with Pro Stock M/C .................Sportsman guys (and gals ) can fire up the bar-b-ques and break out the adult beverages .

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How sad. I hope the report of him passing in inaccurate. These things cast such a dark shadow over the weekend and drag racing in general. His family is in our prayers regardless.

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Jack - I see on DRC than ran the first Q for the pros - are any sporstman cars running between their sessions?

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They have bagged S/S and S/G - Stock wasn't to run tonight or S/C -- only things left are Alcohol -which are on the track as I type - and Comp - which they haven't said will run or not ...........And the house is packed .

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I left the track at 6pm.
I did hear that sg, comp and ss were done for thr day.

not sure about the others

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Thanks Jack

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I don't often stick around for the Pro show but with the weather being what it was I thought why not and was not sorry I did --what a super show they put on for a change ............My Pro pictures aren't the best so ..........had to delete most .........the final picture is of Lee Zane and Bob Mullany -- what is that they are exchanging ?

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You know you two guys have a good niche ,you jack with your typing skills of telling us what is going on and tommy with his keen eye for picture taking , it is the next best thing of being their,thanks and keep up the good work..

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Yeah, there's nothing better than Jack, Kenny, Tom, and of course Patsy doing the "live from" thing, especially with pictures, when you're stuck at home. A big thanks to all of you, it makes it a little easier to suffer through sitting out a few at home.

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Good niche maybe -- now if I could only turn it into a paying gig of some kind .............you know - like moola - $$$$$$$$$$$$ ----- but I am having a good time -- and that as they say is priceless ! ! !

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Hey, Isn't the guy on the right in U2?