Live from Lebanon Valley-NHRA Lucas Oil Series1-3
Good afternoon gang - By this time I should have been on my way to LV but am now in Morristown ,NJ at a truck stop getting some repairs done .
After a few phone calls to friends at the track I'm told its not ,let me repeat-- not raining there and the TnT is still on for today .I'm also told that many cars ( and racers) came in last evening and this morning .Yes , I know tonights and tommorows outlook isn't very rosy but the weekend forecast is terrific so saddle-up and get here . I should be out of here in an hour or two and back on 287 North headed to the track ...... |
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Raining here now. Yes tomorrow looks unsettled but sat and Sunday are supposed to be pristine.
Lots of rigs here indeed. Kp |
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Like they say - better late than never - and it applies here as I just pulled in and set up camp . And then it started to rain again .
This afternoon's test n tune only lasted a few hours before the wet stuff arrived but those who took advantage said the traction ( and the track ) were fine with no issues . Tommorow we're slated to start early but at this point I'd say thats doubtful as it will take hours in the AM just to dry the place out . |
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Good morning - And its anything but nice here at the Valley as it is now cool and damp with a slight breeze but at least its not raining at the moment .
Tech will be open in the lanes in about an hour and but as for qualifing - well ,it won't happen for awhile today . Soon I'll get myself moving and get out for some pics as I got an email from Kenny that said he can't make it here this weekend and I damn well better do a great job in his absence if I want to keep my job and stay at my current pay grade .What could he possibly have to do today thats more important than a Lucas Oil Series race ? And now all the work is on my shoulders ....Once again.......Hmmmmmmm ! ! ! Later ... |
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Well they tried ! ! ! The staff here and the crack NHRA D1 crew brought out all their equipment and had the track moving in the right direction when the skies opened up and they bagged it for the moment .Good news ?? They are doing tech house calls so we don't have to drag 'em out in the rain - thanks guys ! !
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Al Mark, Chris Butcher , Ed Bednaz, Marc LaBrecque , Bob Broadbent and Adam Strang Bailey the dog is hangin out with the guys also |
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Attention in the pits -- -- We are done for the day .More rain coming this afternoon .Tech is open until 5pm .
Tommorow we will receive two qualifing / time trials - all sportsman classes included .If time permits there will be some 1st rounds .Remember Saturday is race day next door at the round track so 5 pm is the limit . Smoke 'em if ya got 'em and break out the adult beverages ......... |
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Some guys are just born lucky- and don't always know it .Let me introduce you to Al & Shirley Mark - folks from up here .....well close - they're from Mass . Anyway Al's been a longtime member of ASRA and has a '69 Camaro A/SA that is just gorgeous and Shirley always been a volunteer for them .
Anyhow this morning Shirley told me their RV was a little dirty and she needed to spiff it up.What I witnessed in the next hour you can't make up .Some guys really don't know when they've been blessed with a woman who gets it ............And it was raining while all this was going on ! ! ! |
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God bless her. He married well.
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Shes deffinately a keeper!
Danny Durham |
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Does she have a sister? :D
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Good morning - Not exactly what we expected to wake up to this morning - sunshine ? nope.blue skies ? nope .warm temps ? nope .But at least its not raining and that is a plus for sure .Local weather guys say its to be overcast today with a high of 72 .The Sun will be peaking out around lunchtime to dry things out better .The temp at this time is 64 with 71 % humidity with the barometer at 29.21 and a final DA of 1842 .Not exactly mineshaft conditions .Oh -- the grains of water are at 67 plus in case you're interested .
Not sure who's out first today but it'll be awhile till that happens ..........later . |
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Both Stock and S/S got a shot in this morning - between the weather in the toilet and a strong headwind no one is setting any records today .Haven't had much to post as I had a turn in the tank this morning for using C-12 followed by a DQ thank you .Hopefully rd 2 will be a little kinder .............And I'll get back on the sheet ! ! !
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Rough 1 st qual for me to. I'm 3270 lbs. came up 3210 on scales. I'm
Sure she saw the 7 as a 1. But after questioning it a little I pulled away. So I bought that weight. Came back to confirm and was fine. Curt was nice but informed me (correctly) I should have stayed put and told them it's wrong. I left so its on me. Totally fair but still sux for me. Hopefully there will be a 2nd qual. Should be at the rate their moving. Kevin |
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The afternoon is dragging on - Stock got their second and final qualifier .S/S is to get another but because of time restraints its doubtful that they will as the Alcohol fields haven't been set yet .
Summer in New York state ? Today was downright chilly as it was sweater weather all day with the winds making the air cold .Tommorow its to be at least ten degrees warmer ......we'll see ! SuperStock trucks were out in full force here at the Valley ................ |
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Hell just froze over .........they called SuperStock to the lanes ! !
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Finally - race day ! ! Normally Sunday we'd be going into round two in most classes but because of losing Fridays' program we will start fresh today .SuperStreet will be out first at 9 AM followed by Stock .With the odd number of cars (101) Brian Fink in his 80 Malibu K/SA will get the bye as his reward for qualifing #1 .Not so for Vic Santos in S/S because of an even number he'll have to wait another round .Congrats to both who are ASRA racers who are here often .
The weatherman lied again - no Sun so far this morning .........maybe I can get work as his assistant as my batting average is better than his lately .And unlike my boss Ken he shows up everyday - its been tough sledding this weekend with no help .Are you listening Kenny ??? Yeah , I know he's a busy guy and all but today he will probably spend the day decorating his garage or something . And then lets not forget its Fathers Day - here's hoping all the dads out there enjoy the day - you've earned it . |
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Here are the corrected Stock and Super Stock qualifying and ladders after the timing system (non-CompuLink) hiccups were corrected:
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Lots of heads up runs in F/SA 1rd.
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Larry, no D7 feed from Fallon? |
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Nothing yet, am trying to find out what happened. We won't have an on-site reporter, did not receive the expected data files yesterday evening.
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Thanks for doing such a great job at the LODRS events
your the best live reporter in the game. Happy Fathers Day Mike A114 P/SA Quote:
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