Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

I got to the track about 5:30 PM and just missed getting through tech. The place is about half full and I have not a clue what happened during test and tune or how many racers participated, since it was over by the time I got here.

I usually do not come to this race because the weather is always hot and humid but we have the continuation of the eliminations for Indy and I'm still in. While we are on this subject I often wonder why they don't have this race the week before the Sportsnationals. I guess it would be too logical.

Hopefully someone at the track has a connection at the track and can post more timely info and pics. I would guess that Mike Beard will be here and chime in.

Schedule has two rounds of qualifying and Indy eliminations start up at three PM. This will be one race were the slower cars may have an advantage. High temp is predicted to be in the low nineties and heat index will be near one hundred.

http://www.nhradiv3.com/apcm/templat...5828&zoneid=18
http://www.nhra.net/2013/images/div3...kLadder001.pdf

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

It sounds like just another day in my neighborhood! Good luck to all and drink plenty of adult beverage to stay mellow, you thought I was going to say hydrated!!!

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

My son is there also and has a live thread ..this is the link below....
http://drr.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/t...2/m/7577028526

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

I'm still in the Indy race, but broke a rod last week, so I'm missing a two-fer in Super Stock. Sucks, but it happens. At least she'll be fast when we get it on track again! I stopped by the track briefly just to get Terry Knott's Stocker through tech. Test n' tuners seemed very lean, and there were only a handful of cars in tech at any given time. I'm only about 20 minutes from the track, so I may be able to do more with pics n' such in the evenings than normal, from home. See y'all in the mornin'.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Did the Indy points race get rained on for the 3rd time?

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Just a little bit. They ran second round of the Indy race. Lots of byes and I know at least 2 that will have another bye this round. They just called round 3 of both stock and SS.

On another note, it's SLOW. 1.10 correction, 4200' for the second qualifying run, got a little better after the rain but still 1.085, 3600'.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

The temp during second time trial was 93 dry bulb and dew point was 73 degrees. Pretty nasty.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

It looked like the rain was going to stay north of us, and then when we were in the lanes for Q2 of Super Stock, they were proactive and sent us back to the trailer. Lots of lightning in the surrounding area, and sure enough, the wind shifted dramatically, and we got dumped on, but only for a short time. Despite the stunning humidity (Vapor Pressure over .80!), it still dried up fairly fast due to the heat. Couldn't have hurt to cool the track a little!

I have to give a HUGE thanks to Mike Volkman. As mentioned earlier, I broke the Volare last week, and was looking at missing two races. Despite having just six runs on a fresh motor, Mike didn't hesitate when I started to ask if I could drive his Sebring in the Indy completion. "Go hop in it and see how it fits!" He even offered to sit out Q2 so that I could get a time trial before Indy eliminations resumed. The rain pushed that back, and we went right into eliminations. I'm a little heavier than Mike, he blocks the tree and I watch the full tree, but we dialed off of his Q1 lap, and I crossed my fingers enough to come up with an .018 bulb the first time out in the car, enough to advance to Rnd 3 of the Indy race. Hit the scales, and then heard a nasty crunch when re-firing the car. Back in the pit, Mike found that a starter bolt had come out. It broke the nose off the starter. He had a spare, and went right to work. With Comp and the Alky cars, he finished with plenty of time before Rnd 3. I came up -.001 red this time, but in good news, legged it out for the car's best run of the weekend by far. "I think your motor's broke in now!" Great, great car, and I very much appreciate the opportunity to make a couple laps in it. Thanks so much, Mike!

Got pics from both my phone and Terry Knott's camera, uploaded on the Loose Rocker Promotions Facebook page. You can get to the complete photo gallery at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=53c3907608

Here's a few shots from Terry...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...29569735_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...64135422_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...88616361_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n..._3618335_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...08448330_n.jpg
Me taking a picture of Terry taking a picture of me.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...12449732_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...66191576_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...45885488_n.jpg

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

...and some from me...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...54580135_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...84782645_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...13598517_n.jpg
Terry taking a picture of me taking a picture of him. LOL

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...85613614_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...50538355_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...98269574_n.jpg
Looked like a tie rod or ball joint on the right front let loose... a little hairy, but he got it stopped!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...98202325_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...26884503_n.jpg
Fuel check got backed up 'a little' as they've started entering all data into the computer.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

another batch...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...81363528_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...65001589_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...31667540_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...74817823_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...24852865_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...96653590_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...14834549_n.jpg
Last minute laptop tuneup in the staging lanes!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...65683966_n.jpg
Shortly before the clouds ran over us

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...68395623_n.jpg
My rental office for two runs. (nope, I flipped the blinders up... I'm not a blocker.) I footbrake my car, but I did use the transbrake in the Sebring. Fun launch!

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...30018445_n.jpg
Thanks again to the Volkmans for the ride.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...75208382_n.jpg
Terry caught a shot of me wandering around like a lost puppy.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...94174899_n.jpg
Super Stockers on parade, hi-tailing it back to the trailers before the storm hit

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...79208385_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...00736781_n.jpg

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Nice!

Mike Volkman is, and always has been, a class act, no doubt.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

I'm jealous! What a nice guy and a great ride! Hey Mike, are you gunna make it to Aiken? Jim


.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Nice pic of the Chevy II. Who's is it?

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Got our last lick in for Stock. About the same baro but overcast so its 10-15 degrees cooler than the heat of yesterday. Think most picked up around .06. Super Stock was in the lanes when we got dumped on by a quick shower similar to yesterday.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

I see Bob Michaels is running in K/SA this weekend in his 1962 Pontiac. What combination is that?

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Nice pics,thanks for sharing.I really love the 62 Pontiac.;)

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

389 /318 tri-power/275

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

looks like Emily Volkman. Is that Harfield's car?

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

FYI, his early run DQ was for fuel. Had some old Turbo Blue, and it just wouldn't pass. I see he made a good lap this morning, though.


Yup.

Q2 for Super Stock is scheduled for tonight after a whole bunch of rain today. Rnd 1 of Stock first out of the box tomorrow morning.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

41 3240 K/SA Bob Michael, Lebanon OH, '62 Grand Prix 11.996 12.65 -0.654

Not too shabby for the old Indian.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

http://mohringracing.smugmug.com/Col...P1010641-M.jpg

http://mohringracing.smugmug.com/Col...P1010649-M.jpg

http://mohringracing.smugmug.com/Col...P1010646-M.jpg

http://mohringracing.smugmug.com/Col...P1010667-M.jpg


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiixQBn0JTI"]2013 Buckeye Fuel Wars Super Stock "Rain Parade" - YouTube[/ame]

Uploaded almost 200 pics to Facebook also. You can view them all here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6337177&type=1

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mQ6ZHk05AU"]Super Stock Columbus Part 1 - YouTube[/ame]

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Was I the only one that didn't get the memo about the start time being moved up to 7:30 am? I rolled in the gate at 8:03, with Stockers already going down the track. I made it to the lanes (barely), but didn't get to check anything, and lost handily. Looked like there were a couple other guys lined up for singles. Perfect record in NHRA Stock this year... 0-4. Starting to get creative! ;)

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

They posted a revised schedule yesterday on DRC around 3 pm. I think this might be the first time NHRA has actually made an "official" announcement about bumping up the start time, and probably the last time haha.

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r=100#indextop

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

I heard it announced that we would be running E1 of Stock first out Sunday morning, but didn't hear a time announced. Left the track and didn't think anymore about it. Didn't think to look for a Sunday schedule on a Saturday revised schedule post. The post entitled "Sunday Schedule" was posted at 8:47am on Sunday.

Lesson learned. I'll hunt down the info until I know 110% for certain next time.

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

It appears that drag race central went home...No updates for a while now.
I did hear from my good buddy (Lee Klingensmith), that he just won Super Gas!

Congrats to Lee for his first NHRA win!

who won stock and SS???

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

I think he left with the pipe cars !!! ???

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Drag Race Central can be your friend:


http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r=100#indextop

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Butner....stock Layer....super stock

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Dave and DeDe great job on your ss win . Jeff you too on runner up :D

Re: Live from National Trails Raceway Division 3 LODRS
 

Yes it was me in Halcy Hatfields Chevy II. What a fun little ride! Thanks to Halcy for the opportunity to drive it....too bad I was -006 first round :(