Live from Atco,NJ - NHRA PC Richard National Open

[Jack Matyas]

Finally!!!! The Division One season has officially started .But not without a hitch of course.The normal two and a half hour ride here turned into 4 1/2 for many reasons- first rain in buckets -then fog bigtime - and then huge delays on the Pennsylvania green stamp .But I can't believe my eyes hardly - here at Atco not a drop all day I'm told -- nothing - nada - zip .Is this the Atco we've all grown to to love ? Tomorrow will tell but the weather is starting to look a bit better for sure .
Parking - plenty everywhere -prime space all around .

Only problem I've had is terrible Internet connection -- its usually pretty good but not tonight .

Yippee .........Yah, I know for a guy that doesn't have a car here I'm in pretty good spirits .And it feels really strange not to have a trailer connected to the bus .Kept looking in my mirrors all the way here and it never was there .Weird , really weird .Back in a bit some pictures .And you folks can forget about videos this weekend - its not going to happen - blame Toby - he's the one who has all of you spoiled .Its me this weekend as Ken probably isn't going to make it .Later .........

[Ed Fernandez]

Jack,are you saying the asphault pits aren't taped off like a crime scene?:>):>):>)

[Doug Blackley]

C'mon Ed, you know crime scenes use less tape than that LOL.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Jack,are you saying the asphault pits aren't taped off like a crime scene?:>):>):>)

Ed - First things first - those of us from Pennsylvania - we park on macadam .Secondly , not a bit of crime scene tape anywhere - well almost - but I took it down for a quick picture -management got wind that you might show up this weekend and roped off a "special" spot just for you - paved with some little buildings to shade you in case its too sunny -plenty nice of them - wasn't it ? Come on down .............

[Jack Matyas]

As you'll see from my pics fuel is a little cheaper here in New Jersey with unleaded at under $3.50 and diesel @$3.85 -these prices are at the Valero - intersection of rt 73 and Jackson Rd. on the way to the track .

Manning the gate tonight were these two cuties and we got talking a little - they ( opps -this reporter forgot to get their names ) thought most tracks were open round the clock for racers to get in - the truth is we're spoiled by Atco - most places we sit in a field all night - thanks Joe Sway and Co. - sure is a lot nicer being inside and set up without have to crawl in early in the morning .

[stage1scott]

nice to see you back on the job Jack-why no car? that 69 Camaro diverting too much attention from your racecar program? have a great weekend, I will be following your reports....thanks in advance!

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Ed - First things first - those of us from Pennsylvania - we park on macadam .Secondly , not a bit of crime scene tape anywhere - well almost - but I took it down for a quick picture -management got wind that you might show up this weekend and roped off a "special" spot just for you - paved with some little buildings to shade you in case its too sunny -plenty nice of them - wasn't it ? Come on down .............

Jack,here in NJ we refer to them as Pennsylvania condominiums.Quite a bit of them scattered through out the commonwealth.I'll probably be down Sat.to see Tom.
Bartone has made a fortune spreading asphault.Nuff said.

[Toby Lang]

Jack,

Nice to see the master back in the saddle. I'm looking forward to your reports.


-Toby

[Mike Brogniez]

Good morning Jack and great to have you reporting again.
When to you think you will be race ready?
MB

[danny waters sr]

I wish gas was $3.49 on the eastern coast here in North Carolina..$3.63 here...