A sunny day at the Atco Open "Live From" today
 

Hello everyone, its a gorgeous day at Atco. The weather could not better if your looking to set records. Temperature range was from the low 60's to 70 for testing and record runs. There was 5 record attempts today that I know of, there maybe be a few more.

I will be back in a few while I edit photos and videos. I also have the numbers for the records that were attempted today. Here are a few photos of the day, I will be back shortly.

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Well kids here's the thing - this should be a "live from" with both Kenny and I but even the perfect plans sometimes workout as we all know. First the boss shows up without his racecar ( again no engine ) and planned to stay today and leave the rest of the weekend up to me .But those plans went right into the toilet when it was discovered that my trusty Camaro presently is without third gear .Although it was suggested that I run it to the eight mile and coast ( they said I could probably run the index ) but unless there is a major miracle happening tonight I'll be heading home .My record is intact -two weekends and two rain check credits .

Anyway its another Chamber of Commerce day here at Atco Raceway -temps in the seventies and a whopping 30.30 barometer .

If you're a record setter and are not here shame on you .Today is even a great day to watch as there are plenty of cars trying- B/SA has three and at this moment Dave Ficcaci is leading the pack @9.91 and is trying to get it even lower in his '69 Camaro .Kenny has the rest of the numbers and will post them later after his autograph session is finished -- there's quite a line so it may be awhile .

Took a few photos along the way ..........Later .FYI -PHOTOS ARE REALLY NOT FROM THE DUTCH CLASSIC ! !

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This is what the air was like about 2:00.
Temp 69
Bar 30.21
Humid 30%
DA 743ft

The first photo is Chris Butcher in his 86 Camaro.
Record attempt in G/SA 10.748@122
Record attempt in H/SA 10.629@123.02

Second photo is Dave Ficacci in his 69 Camaro.
Record attempt in B/SA 9.913@132.30

Third photo is Guy Desjardins in his 67 Camaro.
Record attempt in SS/FA 9.33 mph not known.

Fourth photo is Venice Perno in his 10 Mustang
Record attempt in SS/CS 9.234@142.39

Tear down is tomorrow, so all attempts are pending tech. Chris was able to enter twice to set the G and H records.

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Here is the first video, I have 2 more and some more photos. I think Joe Garbarine went a 9.04 in SS/DA, but not sure, it was a 9.0 something.

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Chris Butcher on the 10.74@122 record run in H/SA

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Here is David Barton in Al Carp's 65 Hemi A/SA Coronet. David went a 9.91@133 on this run.

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Kenny, can you do an in car video with Eddie Bednaz?

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Hey Joe, I will do my best, but it will not be today. I wont be there, I should be there tomorrow.

Light rain this morning, but I would think the track should be dry by noon.

Some more photos from yesterday. A few other notes about racers testing. Don Fezell in his 08 Cobra Jet went 8.50@159 in FS/A. Bruce Noland went a 9.90@133 in his A/SA Corvette.

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is that Eddie,s plain wrapper nova doing the wheelstand in previous pic,beautiful hotrod and yes a in car would be nice

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Yes it is Larry.

I have two short videos from yesterday. They are a little shaky and short, but thought they might be interesting to watch.

Dave Ficacci's attempt at the record and Venice Perno's attempt at his record.

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Yo Ken! LOL. What car is Garbarine running SS/DA in?

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Looks like he's in FSS/F, Bryan...

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That would be FSS/F, I thought the well informed racer would already no that.

Here is my last batch of photos. The first one is Jack's car obviously, but he is no where to be found. They said he was working on it, but I find that hard to believe.

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Does anyone have a idea of what kind of 60' or 660' Butcher's car was getting during those runs?, Wow, it was a rocket! Congrats on the records you have a got a bad fast machine, very impressive.

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Robert, Chris went 1.36 in the sixty.

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Congrats to the Butchers. Great people and a scary fast car!

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X2 to Rod, Denise & Chris

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What engine is in Chris's car?

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Motor is a 305 165hp rated at 263

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Good job by the Butchers

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10.74 in H is damn impressive! Loved watching the in car video. Congrats on the run (and presumably record) guys!

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Congrats to everyone on the records
Can someone post a Q sheet for stock ?
Thanks

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outstanding runs for all record "getters" congrats chris

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Kenny It was nice talking with you, I had a great week end ( home now) and enjoyed all the well wishers on Thursday and Friday! I tore down ( if you can call it that) beside the Butchers, very nice people, had a great time. As always learn something new and meet new friends :). KUDOS to the NHRA guys for doing a stand up job! Atco Dragway was prepped superb! Very happy I made the trip! Congrats to all.
Funny thing is that every time I get to go to tear-down I see nothing but smiling faces and a general positive atmosphere, considering the work these guys ( techs and racers) have to go through is truly amazing!

Cant wait to get back!

Special thanks to MSD and their tech team for helping me get through a self inflicted issue!

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Venice, it was great talking with you also. Congrats on the record, I know you worked hard for and you sure did earn it.

All the record attempts are in the books. Two more were set, Carl Milano in his 65 SS/LA 289 Mustang, 10.443@128.20. James Evanuik in his 98 GT/A Escort, 8.81@152

Below is the qualifying sheet for Stock and Super Stock

I have some more photos and another in car cam, but I wont be able to post until later this evening. Internet access is very poor here today.

http://golfcartsalesllc.com/opendiv1ss.jpg


http://golfcartsalesllc.com/opendiv1.jpg

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Here are the winners of todays racing. I have more photos and a video to edit and will post them later tonight.

http://classracer.com/atco/IMG_20150418_185249_293.jpg
Super Stock
Kenny Van Gorp in his 68 SS/GA Camaro over Gary Ewing's 69 SS/JA Camaro. Gary was a no show, engine trouble.


http://classracer.com/atco/IMG_20150418_190227_944.jpg
Stock
Mike Quartarone in his G/SA Camaro over Jeanne Linke in her 85 J/SA Camaro. I don't have the numbers, but I will update if and when I get them


http://classracer.com/atco/IMG_20150418_190802_208.jpg
Super Comp
Doug Doll over Josh Eastburn


http://classracer.com/atco/IMG_20150418_184543_300.jpg
Super Gas
Iggy Boicesco over Gary Laird


http://classracer.com/atco/IMG_20150418_184046_549.jpg
Super Street
Jay Neville over Josh Eastburn

I apologize I don't have the Top Classes or the Index Classes.

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"Venice, it was great talking with you also. Congrats on the record, I know you worked hard for and you sure did earn it."

IN respect to the BOGNER'S I didn't even come close to David's MPH Record! Back to work!

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More for photos from todays action.

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One more set, video coming up next....

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Carl Milano in his 1965 Mustang. Carl set the record SS/LA at 10.44@128. On this run he ran 10.50@126

Venice perno
 

Congratulations on your record in SS/CS. it is the fastest that any car has gone. It takes a Lot of hard work to get a CS car to go this fast. Again Congratulations.

Bob Lasko
SS/CS

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Congrats to Venice Perno and Carl Milano on the new class records, well earned guys. Congratulations to all the racers on a great season opener!

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Congratulations to George Yago and Joe Garbarine for taking the #1 qualifying spots in Stock and Super Stock. Thank you for the great business!

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RESULTS FROM ATCO NAT OPEN
http://dragracecentral.com/SeriesInd...es=DRAG-SUMMIT

**NOTE, only records runs made on t-n-t day will count in the stats, if you didn't get on the Q sheet it wont event show you was there**

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Joe,

Don't go by Drag Race Central. They only showed 1st round winners on the qualifying sheet.