Good morning it's Friday at the US Nationals. Let's start with a quick update on the weather today which is expected to be much cooler than the already cool temperatures we've seen this week. Last evening the wind kicked up and temperatures cooled down as the impact of the hurricane that swept through the Gulf States begin to touch the heartland of America. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s but a strong breeze will make it feel much cooler. The wind is expected to come out of the Northeast - so that will be a diagonal headwind on track. While the temps will be cooler, the barometer will likely drop as the front gets closer during the day - so it's a TBD if it will be any quicker today.
Most of you veteran class racers know that this marks the 50th anniversary for Ben and Dave Wenzel's Stock Eliminator victory in 1967. Drag Racing Edge has a nice tribute article to the brothers and I was lucky enough to have them both sign a copy
Long time Chevy racer Gary Russell and Ford hat? Yes, Gary does have some very proud Blue Oval racing in his background. Gary and his son Tom were both part of a factory program to run 5.0L Fox Body Mustang's back in the 80s and 90s. The Russell's did an outstanding job for Ford and really made the presence of the Mustang felt in NHRA stock and superstock racing. Thanks Gary and Tom.
