Live from Richmond , VA - NHRA Lucas Oil Series
 

Yeah - yeah , I know - where have you been ? Well , gang - here's the thing , its finally here - the NHRA Division One opener in Richmond ,VA .But it comes with strings , we wanted another points meet and we wanted Richmond back in the NHRA fold so now its about the long hike here . Yes , I'm aware that to some of you this this kind of ride is no big deal but to us in D1 its quite a ride -- can you tell we're spoiled ? ?

Test n tune is going on as I type - I'll dig up some dirt and get back ...........

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Ouch -- Earlier today during the tent n tune a few broke - Jim Boudreau in his "Goldigger" 69 Camaro B/SA dropped a valve and headed home .Mark Markow with his sharp SS/ Truck broke a lash cap but was able to contain the damage and made the necessary repairs so he can continue onto eliminations .

Test n tune is finished for the day .......

For those of you needing fuel - Chubby's @ RT460 & I-85 has the best prices - and their cash or credit .

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Just left Tulsa OK test n tune...heading home...broke rod...BUT paid 3.42 gas....yippiee

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thought I found a gift today, found diesel @ $ 4.21 in So. Cal.!

that means $14 dollar savings for 40 gallons with the comparable prices, most spend more than that on a lunch??

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Good morning - Racers here were greeted this morning by some really chilly weather this morning as temps went to 40 degrees during the night .It is warming up - now a balmy 47 and later in the day its to climb to 77 .

Time trials and qualifing will be @ 8:30 - crisp and clean - we'll be starting off with Stock ..........

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Have a good one Jack, what kind of car (S/SS) count are you looking at?
I'm about an hour away and tempted to visit...............

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Mike an hour away??? Just GO ! hahaha lucky you

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So far there are 44 Stockers and 33 S/S .........

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Wow, I was kind of questioning with the R Crap coming in tomorrow evening if they would get the whole race in tomorrow but, with that car count I think they should be able to do it. I know S/G will prob be a very light field also as most of us are heading to Bucks Memorial tomorrow. Did they rule out the 3rd qualifying shot tomorrow yet?

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Both Stock and S/S got their first shot at the track this morning - not as fast as it looked but the track was killer .J.Wayne Totaro let the pack this morning with a fine -.997 under .

Air readings at that time were - 66 degrees w/ 61 % humidity , barometer 29.75, .39 Vapor Pressure - adj . alt . -- almost 1200 feet .

NOTE -- I've been told because of the bad weather rolling in tomorrow there is a strong likelyhood that there will not be any time trials in the morning -and we'l start eliminations at 9 am . New entries can still come in but will be put on the bottom of the ladder .

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That has now been announced. There will be no time trials Saturday morning. Stock Eliminator will start at 9:00 am.

Jim

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A few pics from earlier today ...................And more broken cars - Larry Jewell in his bright red S/S Corvette broke his rear and Marc LeBrecque broke a cylinder head in his SS Truck .

Clean - up runs at 5pm and we're done for the day .

Notes -- Adam Kier in his A/SA Nova went 9.89 to take the pole and will attempt to set the record

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I think you mean NO not NOW

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Preparations are being made for tomorrows elims - the crack NHRA Division One Team is doing their best for maximum bite ...............

Looks like Adam Keir has the A/SA record as he was almost finished in teardown when I went by earlier .Also Guy DeJarnes was there in teardown with his S/S .....And yes, I know I killed the spelling of his name .

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Correct.

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Hey Jim,

What did the car counts look like in all the classes??

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I did'nt go because of the rain. I think NHRA made a good call running it all Saturday. Wish I was there.
Chip Johnson

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Hey Chip I didn't go because of the rain and the only diaper around here is the one my little girl is wearing. Lol! I guess I need to get one for me to just haven't got around to yet. See you at the rock next week.
I'll just sit here for now and let DRC keep me posted.

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Thanks for the great pictures.
Good Luck Jack!

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TAD: 17
TAFC: 10
TD: 22
TS: 20
Comp: 28
Stock: 46
Super STk: 40

Don't have a count for SC, SG and SST but I am guessing 40 to 50 for SG and 30-40 for SG and SST. Probably a total count of 325 or so.

There may still be more tomorrow. With the exception of TAD and TAFC, newcomers will just be added to the bottom of the order.

Jim

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Good morning -- Not nearly as chilly last night and this morning here in Dinwidde and todays high to be just over eighty with the rain coming late in the afternoon ( 4 to 5 pm ) .Fog is covering the trees at this moment but is expected to burn off by the 9 AM race start .

There are a few cars at the gate this morning and they'll be put on the bottom of their ladders so they may compete .

Both Adam Keir and Guy DesJardiins set records yesterday - Adam in his sharp looking 70 Nova A/SA and Guy in his 67 Camaro SS/FA .Adam went 9.89 and Guy 9.63 -congrats guys ..........

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Good luck getting it in today, especially with all the Alky cars but know you D1 guys will get it done if anybody can!

Saw the Ken Keir built Nova at Charlotte last year, what a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship. Maybe you can get some pics for folks who haven't seen it?

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Wow !! !! !! What a super race day - we got it in and still its not raining .Who would have believed it ?

Congrats to D.J. Pires who won Stock and Lincoln Morehead - the winner in S/Stock .

Pictures to follow ...........

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More finals pics ...........

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As usual I'm at the wrong computer - can't download the last of the Saturday pics I took - but I'll get them on in the AM for sure .The weekend could have not been any better ( well , maybe a little if I switched places with Mr.Pires ) - VMP was awesome all weekend - super bite , clean organized pits and friendly staff .That said I had some very nice food and spent plenty of quality time with close friends - what more could I ask for ? A shorter ride home today would be nice ............One last thing - stopped in Maryland on the way back ..............and came home with crabs ! ! !

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I guess i went a little out of control on taking picture for this weekend, but i took around 800..... i posted them all on facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3985391&type=1

Entire 2nd qualifying of S/S and all of first round of Stock. Theres a lot of others as well!

Enjoy!!

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Mike,

Great pictures! I'm just sorry I didn't pick the left lane:D

Hope to see you and your Dad down the road this Summer!

Lew