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Here are some rigs from this morning. I will be taking some picture each day and posting in the evening. They will be from the pits only.

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kool cant wait I became an NHRA member just to listen to broadcasts of Sportsman action this year!

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You can tell from the puddles on the ground that a drag race is coming to town.

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Think the puddles must be drain water from all the air conditioners keeping the big coaches and stackers cool....LOL. With the historic drought though it's not that improbable that rain will be in the forecast.

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Actually, it rained fairly hard last night for several hours. It was 41 degress when I got in line this morning, a little too chilly for us westy weather winnies. Thanks for pics Tony.................

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Thanks Tony.

We will all sit back and enjoy!

Good luck and have fun.

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The weather forecast that I am looking at shows very good weather all weekend. Low to mid 60's every day except Sunday when it should be in the low 70's. I also shows no wet stuff all weekend. I know every weather report is different, but what do others say??? I hope the weather holds and this race turns into a great one. With weather like this (if it holds) the cars should be running very well and fast.

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Tony,

Thanks for taking the time to take and posting pictures for the rest of us.

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Keep us informed on the tether and clearly marked wires technical inspections as you guys get through


Ron

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Today was parking day, there were not a lot of cars outside. Here are a few.

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Here are a couple more

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Man, I'm jealous of you guys that get to race already... Have fun!

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Still a few folks out using open trailers, keep up the good work. From cold and snowy Nebraska Tom.

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Weather channel now predicting 70% chance of rain tomorrow so sure enough if you want to break a drought just schedule a drag race....hopefully any showers will be late in the day and sportsman racers will get at least two hits.

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Well go figure. If you need rain, schedule a race. I remember many times going to a race and being rained out. In fact, S.I.R. stood for "sorry it's raining". The track has been renamed to Pacific Raceways (original name) and the older local racers still predict rain by having an event scheduled. HA HA. I hope the rain is light and well into the evening so that the sportsman guys can get the day in efficiently. GOOD LUCK TO ALL.

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Here are nine more from today. I added some more to yesterdays post.

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I could identify two of the cars. The Mustang is Charlie Allen from Los Angeles, so he's fairly local. The red Mopar is Gregg Luneack from Vista, which is is 87 miles. They ought to award a trophy to the longest distance traveled with an open trailer.

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Cal Method in H? Wonder if he's exhausted the supply of big blocks on the west coast. Love Elliott's Dodge, thanks for the pics!

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I was thinking the same thing. Kind of refreshing seeing I`m not the only one!

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Several cars came in on open trailers

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It is 5AM and it is raining......................did I wake up in division 1?

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Charlie, the location appearing beneath your avatar needs updating...

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Yes, it is good to see that some racers still use open trailers. I totally understand the need for enclosed or stacker trailers for security, but open trailers are cool. They let the people on the highway see what you are towing, instead of just seeing a big box behind a truck/motorhome. What is the current weather and racing conditions down there??? Are things going to progress for the sportsman racers??

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Audiocast is live and Super Stock is running now.

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Thanks for the update. I am not an NHRA member (long story), so I have to rely on DRC for updates or classracer for info.

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I was just taking a closer look at the pictures that you posted Tony. The Great White Whale - Is that Toby Lang or is someone else running the car???

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Where's Jim Rau??? His enter but did not make a pass.

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Bob Turner is driving the Whale

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Sure wish I could be there to watch John Calvert and Bill O'Connor race. Fastest class against the slowest class.

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I agree; worth the price of admission for this one...

Better dial it hard, LOL!

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Watch what you say....If it was D1, you would have snow banks taller than the tower.

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Thanks so much Tony, I need to make you a live reported.

Here are some great actions shots from John DiBartolomeo - Editor www.dragracingaction.com

Thanks John, your the best.

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A few more...

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What was the air like?

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Friday night Pomona Valley Harley Davidson is having free food and a live band. It is just down the road from the track. Take Central north off the 10 fwy. It is from 5 to 8 even if it is raining.

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The air was not good, barometer around 28.90. Overcast most of the day until the rain came and dropped the cloud to 1500 feet or so.

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More pictures from Thursday

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Who owns the yellow and white 64 Belvedere and what class is it.

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Joe Chaney. I/SA. Qualified 3rd. Sweet car and it's bad fast.

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The second round of Stock could be very inetersting. There is potential for a couple of A/SA heads up races. Good luck and safe racing to all participants.