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Jack Matyas 05-11-2016 12:27 PM

Live from the NHRA PC Richard National Open @ Atco Raceway
 
Hi Gang - Seems like I barely got my clothes washed and here we are again .No , I'm not there yet but will be .Today I'm told there are some private teams testing along with parking .As soon as I can verify the testing results i'll post 'em .

Tomorrow will be test and tune and ClassRacer will be covering for sure .Myself and hopefully the boss ( aka - yo ken ) shall bring you all the news from what will be the biggest National Open ever held .If you bump into Gary Richard over the weekend let him know how much it means to us - his support is the best ! !

I'll be back .........

Jack Matyas 05-11-2016 01:14 PM

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Just confirmed with one of my peeps that there is a 'private' track rental going on as I type - be back soon with who's involved ...........

Ken Miele 05-11-2016 08:22 PM

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Jack is correct, there was track rental today. A few Stockers and Super Stockers along with some no time cars and bikes rented the track today.

Todd Hoven ran some mid 10.50's in D/SA. Jim Boudreau ran some 9.80's in B/SA. Jonathan Allegrucci was testing his Drag V10 and ran some mid 8.80's I have a few videos to edit and I will upload later.

Here are some shots of the cars testing today. As you can see from the first photo, Atco has a new burnout pad.

Jim Hanig 05-11-2016 08:29 PM

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What kind of air do you have Ken. thanks

Ken Miele 05-11-2016 08:56 PM

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Jim, a few of the teams that I talked to said it was about a 1000ft, temps were in the upper 60's.

Here are the videos I took today, the first one is a little shaky, still trying to figure out this new camera. Check out the last photo, any of you know why Todd Hoven has a keyed lock on the front fender of his Firebird.







Tim H 05-11-2016 09:04 PM

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I'll take a guess that the key lock on fender is for an "old school" alarm system.

J.R. Haddad 05-12-2016 02:15 AM

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Ken, on Todd's car, it puts it in "VALET" mode when the AHFS is active.

Jerry Terry 05-12-2016 09:34 AM

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It looks like an Alarm that was on some older corvettes from the factory.

Jack Matyas 05-12-2016 01:23 PM

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OK, so i've been slacking off a bit but things are getting back to normal . ClassRacer always brings you up to date on the latest gossip and dirt but this one will knock your socks off.

This weekend finds our own Division One engine builder / tuner , longtime Chrysler Corp driver and General Manager of Ray Barton Racing Engines - David Barton who recently won big time in a Camaro COPO is trying to prove what he's been telling us for years - if it's got wheels and an engine I can drive it - but this weekend things are different - he's in the Cook Bros. Cobra Jet Mustang and is chompin' at the bit -just like one of the Derby Stallions last week.

Go get 'em David .................

Jack Matyas 05-12-2016 03:05 PM

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A few picks from this afternoons test n tune ..........

Jack Matyas 05-12-2016 03:16 PM

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a few more

Ken Miele 05-12-2016 04:59 PM

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Photos and videos of the day. I only saw one record set. Tex Miller in F/SA I believe. I will get more info later. Testing is done for the day. Temps got up to the lower 80's and it was not ideal for record setting.









Ken Miele 05-12-2016 05:08 PM

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A few more, can't forget Gary Richard the Sponsor of the race. I'm sure many of you already know this, but I will say it again. Gary is one of the nicest guys you will meet at the track, first class all they way. The support he gives in D1 means a lot to all of us, and its greatly appreciated.

Jack Matyas 05-12-2016 05:37 PM

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One Stock record - Tex Miller .Two in S/S - Lincoln Morehead and Kevin McHugh

Ken Miele 05-12-2016 07:28 PM

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Here is a little different take on my normal videos. I had the go pro inside the Cook Brothers car and also had a my other camera going with an outside view on the same run.



Matt Welker 05-12-2016 07:50 PM

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What time do the gates close tonight?

Yo Ken 05-12-2016 07:59 PM

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Matt, I was told they are open all night.

4284spd 05-12-2016 10:43 PM

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Thanks for the pics & video's!

4284spd 05-12-2016 10:45 PM

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When are we going to see Yo Kens white nightmare?

Ken Miele 05-12-2016 10:56 PM

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Here some more videos of the day. The Shelby might be out at Maple Grove in a few weeks. I'm racing the 08 Cobra Jet this weekend.







Ken Miele 05-12-2016 11:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim H (Post 503252)
I'll take a guess that the key lock on fender is for an "old school" alarm system.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Terry (Post 503278)
It looks like an Alarm that was on some older corvettes from the factory.

Correct





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Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad (Post 503266)
Ken, on Todd's car, it puts it in "VALET" mode when the AHFS is active.

Todd wanted to keep that a secret, oh well.

Jack Matyas 05-13-2016 06:45 AM

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Good morning all - The expected rain hasn't arrived and has now been pushed back to sometime this afternoon according to the TV weather forecasters this AM which is really great news to us as most figured today was a total washout .The Sun is trying hard to burn thru the clouds and may win out soon.

Me? I'm going to enjoy a cup of tea and start getting ready for some racing today .....

Later ....After I find out if the schedule has been altered .

mat H/SA 05-13-2016 08:03 AM

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Hi Jack
any chance you have the numbers on the new records that were set yesterday ?
thanks

Jack Matyas 05-13-2016 08:11 AM

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Almost forgot - we in D1 don't care that it's Friday the 13th - we'll carry on today like any other ..........just sayin'

Ken Miele 05-13-2016 02:17 PM

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The rains have come and it looks like we will be done for the day. The rain has let up and is very light now so who knows. Stock and Super Stock got 2 runs in. Super Gas were in the lanes when the rain started. Will we keep you posted. Tex Miller set the E/SA record at a 10.62 and Lincoln Moorehead set the SS/JA at 9.68 I believe.


I have bunch of photos from today so just follow along....

Ken Miele 05-13-2016 02:22 PM

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Next batch.... They just called it for the day, Stock is out tomorrow first at 9:30AM

Ken Miele 05-13-2016 02:24 PM

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Next....

Ken Miele 05-13-2016 02:26 PM

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Last batch.... check back later, I do have a video to edit and upload.

Jack Matyas 05-13-2016 04:28 PM

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Records so far - A/S Joe Martins 9.888 - thru teardown
E/SA Tex Miller - 10.614- thru teardown
I/SA Thomas Auger - 11.066 - pending teardown
Lincoln Morehead GT/SS - thru teardown
Kevin McHugh GT/SS - thru teardown

Jack Matyas 05-13-2016 04:39 PM

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Q-1 and Q-2 - Stock and S/S

Ken Miele 05-13-2016 09:32 PM

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I was able to catch Gary Richard in his 2010 Cobra Jet Stocker on his time shot today. Tomorrow we get on time shot and then we go into class, then the CIC race. Super classes get on time shot and then they run the quick. Weather looks good for the first part of the day.



Brett C 05-13-2016 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas (Post 503408)
Records so far - A/S Joe Martins 9.888 - thru teardown
E/SA Tex Miller - 10.614- thru teardown
I/SA Thomas Auger - 11.066 - pending teardown
Lincoln Morehead GT/SS - thru teardown
Ron McHugh GT/SS - thru teardown

What is GT/SS?

Jack Matyas 05-14-2016 07:07 AM

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Good morning members and guests - Today sure is starting off terrific with sunshine and blue skies but a bit chilly at 55 degrees .Later this afternoon all that will change as storms are expected so we'll get in as much as we can before they hit.

Starting off at 9:30 will be Stock .For those who are interested National Records can still be set today so if you have it - show it !!! Also later on we'll have class elims and if the storms hold off long enough a CIC race .Below are some pics from yesterday -not sure which was worse - the rain or the pollen .

Back a little later............

stefan callender 05-14-2016 08:10 AM

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What is GT/SS?

Its Kevin McHue, and he is in GT/GA

Jack Matyas 05-14-2016 11:13 AM

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Both Stock and S/S got their hit in this morning and it was expected - a bit slower .After the other classes get their track time we'll move on to class elims ....... But the Sun is still shining and the temp is near eighty already .

Ken Miele 05-14-2016 03:44 PM

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We are just about done with today activities. Class for Stock and Super Stock are mostly done except for a few finals. The CIC race and quick 8 will run very soon if the rain stays away. It looks as if the rain is about an hour or so away.

It was a warm day, but the track was in good shape except for the pollen, which is everywhere.

Photos of the day....

Ken Miele 05-14-2016 03:47 PM

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A few more photos....

Jack Matyas 05-14-2016 06:50 PM

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Attention in the pits - to all racers in any of the classes contested here this weekend - since some of you were scared that the weather was not to your liking today and yesterday here is some good news - saddle up and come here tonight or early tomorrow morning and you will be teched in and can still run the eliminator since it's an all run field and there are no ladders 1st round .So you're out of excuses - bring the Mrs., the kids and the dog but get your butte here and join in on the fun tomorrow as it's going to be a nice clear sunny day with temps that are go fast friendly in the sixties .

First rounds at 9:30 starting with the index classes ..........Sunday - Sunday - Sunday ! ! !

SGSST109E 05-14-2016 08:28 PM

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Are the rumors of everyone gets a time shot Sunday morning correct?

Ryan_Haag 05-14-2016 09:41 PM

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Does anyone know what combo Scott Underhill is running in stock?


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