Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open

Ken Miele · 04-07-2010, 06:12 PM

I know its a little early for a live from report, but I had to do some business at Atco today. I figured I might as well bring the car and get parked. I know its only an open, but I thought it might be interesting to see if any records will be set along with the type of turnout we will have. I'm am sure there are many who can't wait to get out and race here in div 1 after a long and snowy winter.

A quick weather report for the day. It was very warm, in the upper 80's. The weather for tomorrows test and tune along with record runs calls for a little cooler, low 80's. The weekend forecast called for some rain Thursdays night into Friday morning with much cooler temps for the weekend. I just check the local forecast, and they are now calling for only a 20% chance of rain late Thursday into Friday morning. High temp will be in the low 60's for Friday and Saturday, with Sunday warming up to the low 70's. Man that wasn't a quick weather report was it.

The schedule calls for a test and tune along with records on Thursday. We get 2 runs on Friday along with record runs. Saturday we get one run and then eliminations. The schedules say the race will be run to completion on Saturday and Sunday is the rain date. Judging by the forecast and if it is correct it should be a nice weekend for racing, a little windy perhaps but still looks good.

Not many rigs here, its only wendsday. I did find a few stockers. Sam Murry, Ed Bednaz and Jim Boudreau. Talk with them for awhile, you know just bs about what's good and what's not with NHRA class racing. One thing will all have in common, we love stock eliminator and always look forward to racing.

I also talk to Mike Iacono and Chuck Veach, div 1 regulars , Mike is here testing his comp car, but will be shooting out to Vegas with Chuck, these guys will not being racing here this weekend, All there stuff is out west. I would love to make Vegas one year.

I will try to get some et's for the test and tune, and let everyone know if any records were set for tomorrow.

I will also keep you up to date and the weather.

Mike Brogniez · 04-07-2010, 06:17 PM

Never too early to get some live reports.....hope mother nature cooperates for you and all other participants to enjoy many rounds of fun and safe racing

.

Ed Fernandez · 04-07-2010, 08:00 PM

Ken,does it look like there will be any problems with guys holding spots,like there have been in the past?Atco has more See you tomorrow in the mid afternoon.

Angelo DiTocco · 04-07-2010, 08:19 PM

Ken
There is a rumor floating around that the schedule has been changed significantly..
Can you confirm whether or not this is true and if so post the change?

Thanks & good luck

Ken Miele · 04-07-2010, 08:36 PM

Ed, I have only seen a few racer saving just one spot. It looks as if most racers in div 1 are respecting the new rules about saving spots. I think you should be able to park in your usually area.

Angelo, I have not heard anyone talk about a major schedule change. I talked to Kevin Sway for a bit and he did not indicate there would be any changes. If I here anything I will be sure to let everyone know. The weather looks to be pretty good for this race.

Angelo DiTocco · 04-07-2010, 08:40 PM

Thanks Ken
might have been a false alarm.... this race was always scheduled to be a Fri - Sat deal.
cya soon
AD

Jim Young · 04-07-2010, 10:04 PM

Thanx for the report, Ken. We have the two trailers jammed all the way up in the corner by the track entrance. If you see anyone messin with them before Friday you have our permissioon to shoot first/ask questions later, LOL! Track was working real good on Tuesday for us.

Joe Martens · 04-07-2010, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the live reports Ken. Will be looking forward to them. Tell Eddie Bednaz I said hello!

Ken Miele · 04-08-2010, 07:33 AM

Morning everyone, just a quick weather report at 8:40 am.

Temp 75
Humd 50%
BAR 29.61
DA 2054 FT

Its a beautiful day, I don't think any records will be set today, it is supposed to reach the low 80's and with the low bar, it does not make for a fast day.

We should start the test and tune after 10:30.

I will be back later with some pictures and et's.

Will do Joe.

1chassishop · 04-08-2010, 09:36 AM

We have 2 new matching Mustangs running SS & Stk. I would love for someone to post some pics for me. Someone had to stay back and work!!

Anne

04-07-2010, 06:12 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,793 Likes: 445 Liked 15,974 Times in 1,454 Posts	Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open I know its a little early for a live from report, but I had to do some business at Atco today. I figured I might as well bring the car and get parked. I know its only an open, but I thought it might be interesting to see if any records will be set along with the type of turnout we will have. I'm am sure there are many who can't wait to get out and race here in div 1 after a long and snowy winter. A quick weather report for the day. It was very warm, in the upper 80's. The weather for tomorrows test and tune along with record runs calls for a little cooler, low 80's. The weekend forecast called for some rain Thursdays night into Friday morning with much cooler temps for the weekend. I just check the local forecast, and they are now calling for only a 20% chance of rain late Thursday into Friday morning. High temp will be in the low 60's for Friday and Saturday, with Sunday warming up to the low 70's. Man that wasn't a quick weather report was it. The schedule calls for a test and tune along with records on Thursday. We get 2 runs on Friday along with record runs. Saturday we get one run and then eliminations. The schedules say the race will be run to completion on Saturday and Sunday is the rain date. Judging by the forecast and if it is correct it should be a nice weekend for racing, a little windy perhaps but still looks good. Not many rigs here, its only wendsday. I did find a few stockers. Sam Murry, Ed Bednaz and Jim Boudreau. Talk with them for awhile, you know just bs about what's good and what's not with NHRA class racing. One thing will all have in common, we love stock eliminator and always look forward to racing. I also talk to Mike Iacono and Chuck Veach, div 1 regulars , Mike is here testing his comp car, but will be shooting out to Vegas with Chuck, these guys will not being racing here this weekend, All there stuff is out west. I would love to make Vegas one year. I will try to get some et's for the test and tune, and let everyone know if any records were set for tomorrow. I will also keep you up to date and the weather.

04-07-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open Never too early to get some live reports.....hope mother nature cooperates for you and all other participants to enjoy many rounds of fun and safe racing.

04-07-2010, 08:00 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open Ken,does it look like there will be any problems with guys holding spots,like there have been in the past?Atco has more See you tomorrow in the mid afternoon. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

04-07-2010, 08:19 PM	#4
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 748 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open Ken There is a rumor floating around that the schedule has been changed significantly.. Can you confirm whether or not this is true and if so post the change? Thanks & good luck __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

04-07-2010, 08:36 PM	#5
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,793 Likes: 445 Liked 15,974 Times in 1,454 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open Ed, I have only seen a few racer saving just one spot. It looks as if most racers in div 1 are respecting the new rules about saving spots. I think you should be able to park in your usually area. Angelo, I have not heard anyone talk about a major schedule change. I talked to Kevin Sway for a bit and he did not indicate there would be any changes. If I here anything I will be sure to let everyone know. The weather looks to be pretty good for this race.

04-07-2010, 08:40 PM	#6
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 748 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open Thanks Ken might have been a false alarm.... this race was always scheduled to be a Fri - Sat deal. cya soon AD __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

04-07-2010, 10:04 PM	#7
Jim Young Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open Thanx for the report, Ken. We have the two trailers jammed all the way up in the corner by the track entrance. If you see anyone messin with them before Friday you have our permissioon to shoot first/ask questions later, LOL! Track was working real good on Tuesday for us. __________________ James Young Jr. NJ Footbrake Division

04-07-2010, 11:50 PM	#8
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 786 Likes: 616 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open Thanks for the live reports Ken. Will be looking forward to them. Tell Eddie Bednaz I said hello! __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

04-08-2010, 07:33 AM	#9
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,793 Likes: 445 Liked 15,974 Times in 1,454 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open Morning everyone, just a quick weather report at 8:40 am. Temp 75 Humd 50% BAR 29.61 DA 2054 FT Its a beautiful day, I don't think any records will be set today, it is supposed to reach the low 80's and with the low bar, it does not make for a fast day. We should start the test and tune after 10:30. I will be back later with some pictures and et's. Will do Joe.

04-08-2010, 09:36 AM	#10
1chassishop Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hohenwald, Tn Posts: 31 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ ... National Open We have 2 new matching Mustangs running SS & Stk. I would love for someone to post some pics for me. Someone had to stay back and work!! Anne