Live from Maple Grove - NHRA DIV 1 LUCAS OIL SERIES #2
 

Hi Gang - So we're in and parked with entries a bit light around 100 to 125 so far as the gates are now closed for the evening .The expected thunder storms never came tonight but you never know .

Tomorrow is to be test n tune if mother nature allows .

Plenty of good pit space so saddle up …….

BTW - the place looks great .

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Good morning Jack and to all,
How does the weather forecast look for today?
They are callling for 60% chance of the wet stuff for today!
Thankfully Friday, Saturday and Sunday look raceable at this point.
Thanks for checking in and letting everyone know what's going on.
Best of luck to all that are racing this weekend and be safe.

Respectfully,
Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA

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Good Luck to all of the racers and praying for your safety

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Good morning members and guests - today is not looking great at this moment - rained some about an hour ago and has stopped but it's ugly out .Really hate to start off this holiday weekend on a wet note plus chilly and no Sun -
Summer will arrive soon for sure .

Gates will open at 7 :30 .

Far as I can tell Steve Rhoads will be at the helm this race as they ( the NHRA ) haven't hired a new Division Director yet .If you see Steve this weekend be sure to give him a thumbs up as he is working hard and long to make this a smooth running event .All that plus maybe Dave Mohn will make a guest appearance as this is in his backyard .

Later...…...

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As long as Dave Ley is there all is well.

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No. Division 2.only

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So it's almost 1pm and still dripping every so often - the 1 o'clock start is off the table for sure .Somehow I knew this would happen earlier when I signed up and paid .BTW , in case you're interested it's a buck and a quarter to enter.

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Well a few minutes ago test n tune was over .That said most racers got three passes in today .As far as being fast it wasn't - the track wasn't bad but the sixties were not fab to say the least .Good news is we didn't think the weather was going to let us run at all.

Stock out tomorrow morning first for a 8:30 start...….


Hope someone was taking pics as I was a bit busy.

Is that cooler latches I hear ?????

One last thing - weather today was close to being the same all afternoon
82 degrees-52 % humidity -29.30 barometer -.58 vp- 3095 DA .

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Appreciate all the updates Jack.

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The Grove has a micro-climate that is challenging to tune for and to dial.

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Thursday Test-N-Tune First batch

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Thursday Test-N-Tune Second batch

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Thursday Test-N-Tune Final batch

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Thank You for posting

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Per a port on the D1 website: The live video feed is going to be up in the morning but the live timing is going to be down as they have to fix a few issues but they are hoping it will be a quick fix and will have it up and running in a few hours!

So I’m sure Jack will post the sheets when they are put up as I know someone will ask why there is no live timing from this event….lol

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Good morning - Wow ! ! What a difference a day makes .At this hour it's sunshine - blue skies and warm temps- today it will be mid-eighties.In 2 hours we'll kick off day 1 of Lucas Oil race #2 .

During the last 24 hours there has been a steady stream of rigs pulling in for this very popular event at the Grove - if you're not here there still is time - that and the weather outlook is very good for a change .

Later ……..

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Doug, thanks for all the photos. There are 3 cars that I really like.

1. the black 64 Savoy - A/SA 1800
2. the 4 door 55 chevy - Q/SA 1955
3. the Victor's Super Shaker throw back scheme Copo Camaro - FS/C 159 reminds me of Pete Seaton's Super Shaker

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Sorry gang - having Internet issues .Please bear with me.Both Stock and S/S have had one shot at the track .

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Attention in the pits --- are you thinking of heading to any of the following races in Canada -Napierville , Miramichi , Cape Breton or Toronto ??? This weekend we have a special guest appearance by NHRA's Canadian Representative in the house here at Maple Grove -yep, Glenn Grow is here and if you need info about border crossings or other things he'll be here and would be very happy to answer any questions you might have .If you don't see him get me and i'll hook you up with him.

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Great move by Glenn Grow and from you also Jack Matyas.;)
Keep on,

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Jumpin Jack Flash low qualifier! go Jack!

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So, what’s up with the audio for the NHRA.TV and the YouTube channel? Muffled audio this morning. Finally got it working in the afternoon and now at night, NO audio !!!!
Dan

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It's the 21st century and we haven't mastered this by now? Thomas Edison is rolling in his grave.

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Friday afternoon stockers - first batch

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Friday afternoon stockers Final batch

My computer is coughing, sputtering and wheezing. Not certain what is going on but I think that I am done for the weekend as far as posting photographs. I have approx 400 images that I cannot get out of my camera and onto my computer drive, including a lot of nice photos of the super stockers. I am sorry to disappoint the viewers of ClassRacer.

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Good morning - After a late night waiting for the last shot at the track last night they bagged most of the sportsman classes because of dew coming in .

This morning is looking great - no clouds and it will get warmer later this AM .I haven't seen a schedule yet but we'll see shortly as most Lucas cars will get their final shot this morning .

In a bit .......

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So stock is out first
Jr dragsters are second
You know why ? Because the jr dragsters complains that the track is too sticky for them
Really
Maybe us stockers people need to complain WTF
Ridiculous
The world we live in those who bitch complain get what they want

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Stockers are way cool! Thanks Doug!

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Still no sound. Thought it was fixed yesterday.

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TURN up the Volume......It's very faint, have to use Earbuds, still no sound

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James, it's no surprise, our society has shifted about 15 years ago to listening and acting upon the wants and needs of the vocal minority!

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Fingers crossed.

SOUND IS BACK ON AS OF 10:50

Thank you for whoever fixed it…..

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[QUOTE My computer is coughing, sputtering and wheezing. Not certain what is going on but I think that I am done for the weekend as far as posting photographs. I have approx 400 images that I cannot get out of my camera and onto my computer drive, including a lot of nice photos of the super stockers. I am sorry to disappoint the viewers of ClassRacer.[/QUOTE]

Thank you, Doug, for all you have done. The computer problem is just a glich and those things happen. You will figure it out, good luck. We ALL appreciate the many photos you have posted and will wait for the rest. Thanks again Doug.

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Quick recap of the day: 8.50 index had 2 qualifying runs and round 1 today.
Super stock had 1 qualifying run at 11am

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Good morning - After a beautiful day of racing yesterday Mother Nature cut loose last evening and shortened the activities with a thunderstorm .Stock got their first round in but S/S was shut out .

Today is not looking so great as it rained all night and now its chilly with patches of fog - not a help to drying the track .We were to start at 8am but I don't see that happening .

Stay tuned ...........

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Question why do you idiots start you fukin jr dragster at 730 am
They run on alcohol reving it to 8000 rpm
It will be cold when you get to the lanes
I hate jr dragsters

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I think those guys are just effing around with you now James!!

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JUNIOR DRAGSTERS ARE THE FUTURE OF DRAG RACING! LMAO.
All they are is a club of spoiled brats who couldn't wait to be 16 to race real cars and parents who are obnoxious in their pursuit to ruin other racers experiences in real cars... They need their own league and should NEVER race on same day as Adults....

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This is the most popular Comment I hear at the tracks where these clowns run, they 1st of all have no business to be running/ruining adult leagues.. You know every other sport hase separate venues..