Live from Maple Grove- NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

Its been dark here at Maple Grove Dragway for more than an hour but its still very nice temp wise at more than 70 degrees .This being the second stop on the D1 tour and probably the most popular with the racers and fans.It shows in the pits as tomorrow is "only" test n tune but there are a great many teams on hand .We may be in a recession but not this weekend .The only place to be Memorial Day weekend is here . Period . Personally I wouldn't know where else to go on this particular weekend every year..........guess its just habit .

In the morning we'll start our tune-up runs at Eleven AM sharp -- I'll try and let you know who's hot .

PS -- Interesting side note -- you wouldn't believe how many motorhomes are tuned in tonight to "American Idol"...........Hmmmmmmm..............................J ust for the record -- none of that stuff for me as I'm a "Law & Order" kind of guy . Double edition on tonight .

[Robert Pare Racing]

Best of luck Jack..I am married to a "Criminal Minds" kinda woman..anyway, I miss class racing, but I am having fun back here bracket racing the Soul Train...The stocker is undergoing some updates, and hope to be out later this year..I also have a new car finishing up for next season...in the mean time, please know that I really enjoy reading your posts. Have fun and take care..

[Evan Smith]

Jack,

This is the first time I've missed this race in years. Thanks for the updates, I'll be checking back all day. Let me know what JB and Frank Bialas run if you can. Good luck.

Evan

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning and pass my sunglasses please -- wow -- this place is extra brite this morning and will be welcomed by all .If you were on the fence about where to spend your holiday let me help make up your mind -- this is it -- pack the car and get yourself over as between the super nice weather ( with not-so-much as a drop of rain in sight ) and the fact that Lex Dudas and his staff have this track looking terrific ( Lex was spotted very early this morning on his cart taking care of "details"-- he's a hands on guy ) .

Speaking of weather check this -- 63 degrees already -52% humidity- .30 vapor pressure -- 29.93 barometer and a final DA of 1030 --- certainly not mineshaft conditions but OK to race in .

Robert - thanks for the kind words -- hurry with your updates and get back with us .BTW-- new car -- give it up - inquiring minds want to know .

Evan -- Sorry you're going to be AWOL - most thought you'd be here with your new racer - Englishtown maybe?

Later ...........

[Jack Matyas]

Couple of early notes -- Al Mark in his dropdead nice '69 Camaro A/SA - 10.32 , Gary Parker H/SA -- 11.18 - looked good , Donnie Carroll in Frank's B/SA Firebird --10.47 ..........more later -like I said --no mineshaft but decent .

[Dave Ficacci]

Any idea when the gates close tonight?

[Jack McCarthy]

jack... need your help

is clayton wright (or his u/sa car) there ?
could you let me know if he is intending on setting the record, as i might set it at the bowling green Ky sportsnationals open (my memorial day place to be for 40 years)

please post or call me 502-558-3450

it would be dumb for both of us to teardown

jack mccarthy

THANKS !

[Jack Matyas]

Dave -- I'll find out for you -- last night it was 8pm

Jack -- haven't seen Clayton yet --I'll let you know whats up

[danielct301]

Hey Jack thanks as always for the updates.
Just checked Live Timing at 1320go.com.
It is up and running on the maple grove site with super street right now!

[Nitro Joe Jackson]

wow i see "Snake" went 8.73-150 in SS/AA
1320go.com is neat i have it on a lot.