"Live From" Bristol... Thunder Valley 2024
 

Hey guys we are live at Bristol Dragway. I'm in the stacking area number 54, they just started pulling rigs in. Its a 3 day race, today is parking only. Weather looks good for the race, but today looks like rain. Instead on me bs'n here... I just finished up part 1 rolling into Bristol, enjoy.

https://youtu.be/OLib-WvwI70

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Hey Ken, what is the app that you mentioned in the video where you saved lots of money on fuel? You showed what looked like a fuel card with the letters "EFS"

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Thanks for the ride Ken. Good luck. Hope to see you at Galot.

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Google "Open roads tsd" that's the fuel program.

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Are they still only doing Diesel or have they added Gas option to the card? I'd love to get one just still riding in a Gas MH.

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Ok, thanks for the info.

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It's only for diesel, and unless they have changed recently, the discount is only available at the big truck commercial pumps. You have to give them a bank account to draft the funds from. Some people, self included, are reluctant to give them access to their bank account and open a separate account for TSD only. I just transfer a few hundred bucks into that account prior to leaving for a trip.

https://www.tsdlogistics.com/services/fuel-program/

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Mudflap is another popular option. I’ve used for a couple years now. Saved lots of $$$. Use code da7289 and save $10.00 on your first fill.

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I?ve used the Open Roads program for 5 years now. Never had an issue with my bank account. Always great customer service.
Dan Foley
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Off the Bristol topic here, but Upside is a great tool for gas users, usually you can get anywhere from 5-35% back in cash on your fuel purchases. You have to map your stops but I've got over $200 back in the last 2 years. Like my Dad says, that's better than a kick in the shorts. :D

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Good morning all, after a rainy day yesterday its now bright sun warming up to around 80. No rain in the forecast for today or tomorrow. Stock is out first at 9:30. I will do my normal in the lanes for Stock and Super Stock along with some actions shots from the starting line.

Current weather as of 8:40.

Temp 68
Humid 85%
Bar 28.28
DA 3372
Water Grains 92
Wind west calm.

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3 years here, never an issue.

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Stock and Super Stock are done for the day. Final qualifying and the ladders are up. In the lanes with Super Stock...

https://youtu.be/7hMvqE5RgZw

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54 of 89 cars qualified for Stock and Super Stock are Camaros. Geezch!

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Frank, The other 80 Camaro owners racing this weekend feel left out by your statement.

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I would guess the Camaro is one of the most popular race cars

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Wow, and only One Pontiac

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There are 4 mopars in Superstock.

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In the lanes with Stock...

https://youtu.be/mGpnmcPeEro

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Stock actions shots, Q2...

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Second batch, Super Stock up next.

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Super Stock Q1...

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Last batch. Stock is out first for round 1 at 8:30. Same rotation as today, we all get 2 rounds before the pros. 2 more rounds after the pros are done, unless they try to finish us because of the impending weather on Sunday.

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Good morning everyone, the sun is out... its a little chilly at 58, but it will warm up quick to the upper 70's. We are looking at similar weather numbers today, maybe slightly quicker for first round. As I said yesterday, Stock is out first at 8:30. I am sure we will be starting on time, as the weather looks perfect.

We get two rounds this morning, and after all the pros are done we get two more, or maybe finish the sportsman tonight as the weather does not look good for tomorrow. If I get cracked early I may hit the road. I hope you guys enjoyed the live from... my next live from will be the D2 race at GALOT.

A few more shots from yesterdays action. The last photo is not STK/SS. but I though it was pretty cool. This unconventual front engine Super Comp dragster reminded me of Top fuel from the 60's. The dragster was immaculate.

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Thank You Ken for updates, photos, videos. Hope you go late into the rounds and a Wally in the passenger seat on the way home would be nice!

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The Bantam bodied front engine dragster is toooo cool! Thanks for the pics Ken!

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Thanks Ken for the great pictures. Hope to make it to Galot. Do you know what time they will start on Friday? May be posted on their Facebook page next week, but I can?t find it on their website.

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Butch last year we started at 9 but I haven't heard anything concrete about this. I was there last night testing and nobody seemed to know for sure. I finally got mine back together so looking forward to next weekend.

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Hope you do a drive into Galot - never been there but it's on my list for 2025, have to travel a little more now that we only have 6 D1 and 2 Opens in the USA (Lots in Canada) so doing Leb Valley for the first time in like 18 years and possibly Rockinghan at the end of the year.

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Love that 68 Hurst Olds!

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Thanks James.

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I see Byron Worner won SS. Nice job.

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Galot schedule is now posted on D2?s FB page, SST out first at 9:00 on Friday followed by Stock. Great track!

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Thank you sir.