Live from New England Dragway - NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

Hi kids - we really are live today - live from the parking lot outside the track as officials here refused anyone other than Alcohol cars entry into the track today .Not sure why but we're lined up and waiting until 7AM tomorrow for entry .

As for the ride here I decided that if I spoke with ten different racers I'd get ten opinions on which the best way is to drive here so I made up my own directions .

North on 287/87) to almost Lebanon Valley Raceway - jump on the Mass Pike ( 90 East ) to 495 to 125- best roads I've ever been on coming here - maybe a little longer and cost more in tolls but my fillings are still intact and I didn't blow any tires . For those who who need fuel the Irving Station on rt 125 is the best and the least expensive plus they have a Dunkin Donuts on the property .

Tomorrow is test n tune day here at NED -- hopefully the weatherman has it right that we're supposed to have a extra nice day as today was mostly rainy and gloom .We'll see...As you'll see from my pics its a bit foggy tonight .

Till then .......

PS- Just thought I'd mention the fact that you're stuck with me for a few days as the boss isn't going to make it - something about a meeting on the Boardwalk to talk about a possible purchase - I didn't hear the entire conversation as Donald wasn't speaking as loud as he usually does - more on this later .

[BLAZER]

You look like Clark Kent in your pic--Were you and Lois Lane married?

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by BLAZER

You look like Clark Kent in your pic--Were you and Lois Lane married?

Not yet but we're workin' on it .............

[barnca2010]

See you Saturday ...

[NORMAN BARNARD]

Way to go jack....dunkin donuts, breakfast of "champions"..
Have a safe race......boy, those fuel prices are reasonable compared
to west texas, especially the diesel.

[Mark Yacavone]

Just got this report of heavy police presence on the 101 Hwy ,east of the track, west of I 95..Swarms of them , like this person has never seen, and he travels this road all the time.
Revenue enhancement? Who know? But be advised on this one.

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning racers and fans alike - Sitting here in the parking lot is getting just a wee bit old and I for one am getting itchy for some action as I need the smell of smoking rubber and some burnt C-12 .Gates are to open in half an hour for about the fifty or seventy - five of us waiting to enter .

Not to sound negative but the skies don't look all that terrific - plenty of overcast but the temperature is a nice 71 degrees .

7 AM can't come soon enough ...........

[Jack Matyas]

Attention in the pits - tech will open promply at 10:00 .Be sure to bring all credentials along .Test n tune will begin at noon .

Weather ? Starting to get a little sticky out ........Still overcast

[sparago girls]

On Saturday, the New England Dragway Jr. Dragster drivers will be hosting their 3rd Annual Charity Frozen Lemonade & Baked Goods Fundraiser to support DRAW.

Please stop by - behind the Tower - from 11:00 - 5:00 to meet these wonderful racers and support a great cause!! Oh, and the baked goods will be worth the trip!

[Jack Matyas]

Test n tune is under way - because of the heat and humidity ( 2777 DA ) there will be no record setting numbers but even with the hot Sun beating down on the track the sixties are decent ....I was really surprised .

This session is to last until 6 pm .....later .