"Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS

Mike Delahanty · 05-14-2015, 12:46 PM

Just pulled into Linders Lot at 12:30 and I'm #171 to be parked. The lot looks good -not too soggy. Weather is perfect with clear blue skies and mid 60s. Forcast for the weekend is getting better with no washout expected.

Bruce Noland · 05-14-2015, 01:28 PM

D-3 is producing the strongest car counts of any division. D-1 used to be comparable but it looks like D-3 is king of the car counts now.

Mike Delahanty · 05-14-2015, 01:50 PM

The Summit Motorsports Park Staff has a good process going - selling the credentials in the order of arrival. They even have a PA system in the lot to instruct everyone what to do and when it will happen. Nice.

Parking has started!

Rose Racing · 05-14-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Delahanty

The Division 3 Staff has a good process going - selling the credentials in the order of arrival. Parking has started!

please keep us posted will be heading over tomorrow!

Mike Delahanty · 05-14-2015, 07:45 PM

The parking went very smooth - me #171 - was inside and parked by 2:45. It seemed like 2/3 of those in Linders Lot were Super cars and headed to the west or grassy pits. The east side or asphalt pits were beginning to fill in by 5:00. The sunny skies were replaced by a complete cloud cover by 4:00. KB Trailer Sales and Vintage Trailers was having a Racer Appreciation dinner tonite with dogs and burgers.

The COPO Camaros are here early - Boburka and Novosel with a couple of Division cars too. Racing starts Friday morning with S/ST out first followed by Stock.

That's it for tonight.

Mike Fuller · 05-14-2015, 08:50 PM

Hats off to the Baders for a very well organized credentials and pitting procedure. I was number 179 and the wait was not that long considering the number of racers ahead of me.The Norwalk experience is usually worth the trip.

Michael Beard · 05-14-2015, 11:40 PM

Several big lines in Linder's Lot, but registration was a breeze here at Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, OH, for the NHRA Div. 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Cavalcade of Stars, always the biggest spectator attended LODRS in the country. We have a challenging forecast for the weekend, but no one works harder (as they proved here last year).

Big thanks to the folks from KB Trailers and Vintage for the great racer appreciation feed tonight, as well as Performance By Fisher Top Dragster Reveal Party.

Michael Beard · 05-15-2015, 09:11 AM

I typed a big long thing, and my phone wiped it out before I could post it. -=sigh=- Short version, it's raining, slept in, redid all the Volare contingecy and sponsor decals last night, and might get some new M/T's if it lets up a little.

Mike Delahanty · 05-15-2015, 09:14 AM

Good morning. It's raining.

The forecasts call for this rain cell to pass by 10-11:00 am. I drove in from Michigan this morning and it rained the entire trip.

Today's "Cavalcade of Stars" schedule is full with 2 runs planned for all classes and the "show" starting at 6:00. Schedule adjustments are likely - stay tuned.

Larry Sullivan · 05-15-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Delahanty

Good morning. It's raining.

I believe that's an oxymoron...at least if you are at a drag race.

05-14-2015, 01:28 PM	#2
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS D-3 is producing the strongest car counts of any division. D-1 used to be comparable but it looks like D-3 is king of the car counts now. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

05-14-2015, 01:50 PM	#3
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,197 Likes: 0 Liked 263 Times in 50 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS The Summit Motorsports Park Staff has a good process going - selling the credentials in the order of arrival. They even have a PA system in the lot to instruct everyone what to do and when it will happen. Nice. Parking has started! __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973. Last edited by Mike Delahanty; 05-15-2015 at 05:43 AM.

05-14-2015, 07:45 PM	#5
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,197 Likes: 0 Liked 263 Times in 50 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS The parking went very smooth - me #171 - was inside and parked by 2:45. It seemed like 2/3 of those in Linders Lot were Super cars and headed to the west or grassy pits. The east side or asphalt pits were beginning to fill in by 5:00. The sunny skies were replaced by a complete cloud cover by 4:00. KB Trailer Sales and Vintage Trailers was having a Racer Appreciation dinner tonite with dogs and burgers. The COPO Camaros are here early - Boburka and Novosel with a couple of Division cars too. Racing starts Friday morning with S/ST out first followed by Stock. That's it for tonight. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

05-14-2015, 08:50 PM	#6
Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 929 Likes: 510 Liked 174 Times in 69 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS Hats off to the Baders for a very well organized credentials and pitting procedure. I was number 179 and the wait was not that long considering the number of racers ahead of me.The Norwalk experience is usually worth the trip. __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK

05-14-2015, 11:40 PM	#7
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS Several big lines in Linder's Lot, but registration was a breeze here at Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, OH, for the NHRA Div. 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Cavalcade of Stars, always the biggest spectator attended LODRS in the country. We have a challenging forecast for the weekend, but no one works harder (as they proved here last year). Big thanks to the folks from KB Trailers and Vintage for the great racer appreciation feed tonight, as well as Performance By Fisher Top Dragster Reveal Party. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

05-14-2015, 12:46 PM	#1
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,197 Likes: 0 Liked 263 Times in 50 Posts	"Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS Just pulled into Linders Lot at 12:30 and I'm #171 to be parked. The lot looks good -not too soggy. Weather is perfect with clear blue skies and mid 60s. Forcast for the weekend is getting better with no washout expected. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

05-15-2015, 09:11 AM	#8
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS I typed a big long thing, and my phone wiped it out before I could post it. -=sigh=- Short version, it's raining, slept in, redid all the Volare contingecy and sponsor decals last night, and might get some new M/T's if it lets up a little. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

05-15-2015, 09:14 AM	#9
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,197 Likes: 0 Liked 263 Times in 50 Posts	Re: "Live" from Norwalk Division 3 LODRS Good morning. It's raining. The forecasts call for this rain cell to pass by 10-11:00 am. I drove in from Michigan this morning and it rained the entire trip. Today's "Cavalcade of Stars" schedule is full with 2 runs planned for all classes and the "show" starting at 6:00. Schedule adjustments are likely - stay tuned. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.