Live from The Rock

Beth Denysenko · 10-22-2009, 11:18 AM

It's 1 pm and they are calling Hot Rod up for first round of qualifying. Pits are filling up, we are pitted right behind the pit-side bleachers and across from the concession stand. Alex is in the Summit All Stars race, so we had "reserved" parking. Very nice spot!

Barometer is outstanding - 12.61, we haven't raced with a barometer reading that good all year! Cross to head wind 10-12 mph. Sunny, mid 70's and gorgeous.

Lots of cars here we have never seen before, I will take pics and post as I can.

Chris1529 · 10-22-2009, 11:21 AM

you are lucky to be pitted where you are at. otherwise you'd be taking home lots of souvenirs from the outer grass parking lot.

buzzinhalfdozen · 10-22-2009, 11:47 AM

Beth, what the heck kind of barometer do you have? Never heard of a negative barometer LOL!!!! Good luck to you all down there, tell Alex and Tony Hi for us. Joe & Jacque

Bob Pagano · 10-22-2009, 12:07 PM

The Rock is always fast this time of year ! Alex and crew......Rock On !

John Lang · 10-22-2009, 12:18 PM

Beth, Alex, & Tony, I hope you guys and a Girl, kick some butt, wish i was there... John Lang

Beth Denysenko · 10-22-2009, 12:46 PM

LOL Joe - I - tend - to - use - hyphens - a - lot. It's how I can "ramble" on the internet.

I took a bunch of pictures during Stock Q1. I am uploading them to webshots right now. They just called Superstock, so I will post the link when we get back.

Beth Denysenko · 10-22-2009, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the kind words, Butch! It was a gorgeous day to be at the track - much better than at home where it's cold and rainy.

We picked up a bit second round, but spun the tires about three feet out.

So crappier 60' times. Frustrating. I guess tomorrow I will concentrate on the down track inspection instead of just the launch pad. I didn't take any pictures during SS round two, sorry, I was so frustrated for Alex I stomped and pouted my way back to our pit spot right after our run.

They moved up the start time of the race tomorrow to 8 am now due to impending weather potential. Ought to be fast in the morning if the barometer holds, but most likely won't. That's it for now. Gonna go now and have a glass of wine in honor of the "Live From...." Queen, Mrs. Patsy Hill.

What wine goes well with gyros?

John Leichtamer Jr · 10-22-2009, 05:32 PM

Beth

Wear the ssssa shirt to race. You will pick up a tenth or two.

Hammer

Jim Wahl · 10-22-2009, 07:31 PM

Yeah! Go a head and wear that shirt out! The next one's on me! Jim

Beth Denysenko · 10-23-2009, 07:09 AM

Good morning - it's almost 9 am and the sun is out finally. Rained a bit overnight, and was overcast and spitting a bit as they called hot rod at 7:45. We were doubtful if we would get any racing in due to the cloud deck, but it has since cleared away.

Hot Rod started going down about 8:15 after they ran the jet dryers a few passes to clean up the spit. Ran about three or four pair. Then a crash after the finish line. Not sure who it was but he got out of the car ok on his own. The car stopped way at the top end so we couldn't see anything to find out who it was or what happened. At least he's ok.

They are running the jet dryers again now as we wait.

Air: 72 F, 76% hum. 29.47 bar and about 2000 feet.

10-22-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Live from The Rock It's 1 pm and they are calling Hot Rod up for first round of qualifying. Pits are filling up, we are pitted right behind the pit-side bleachers and across from the concession stand. Alex is in the Summit All Stars race, so we had "reserved" parking. Very nice spot! Barometer is outstanding - 12.61, we haven't raced with a barometer reading that good all year! Cross to head wind 10-12 mph. Sunny, mid 70's and gorgeous. Lots of cars here we have never seen before, I will take pics and post as I can. __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

10-22-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock you are lucky to be pitted where you are at. otherwise you'd be taking home lots of souvenirs from the outer grass parking lot. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

10-22-2009, 11:47 AM	#3
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Beth, what the heck kind of barometer do you have? Never heard of a negative barometer LOL!!!! Good luck to you all down there, tell Alex and Tony Hi for us. Joe & Jacque __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

10-22-2009, 12:07 PM	#4
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 238 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock The Rock is always fast this time of year ! Alex and crew......Rock On ! __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

10-22-2009, 12:18 PM	#5
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Beth, Alex, & Tony, I hope you guys and a Girl, kick some butt, wish i was there... John Lang __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

10-22-2009, 12:46 PM	#6
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock LOL Joe - I - tend - to - use - hyphens - a - lot. It's how I can "ramble" on the internet. I took a bunch of pictures during Stock Q1. I am uploading them to webshots right now. They just called Superstock, so I will post the link when we get back. __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

10-22-2009, 05:26 PM	#7
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Thanks for the kind words, Butch! It was a gorgeous day to be at the track - much better than at home where it's cold and rainy. We picked up a bit second round, but spun the tires about three feet out. So crappier 60' times. Frustrating. I guess tomorrow I will concentrate on the down track inspection instead of just the launch pad. I didn't take any pictures during SS round two, sorry, I was so frustrated for Alex I stomped and pouted my way back to our pit spot right after our run. They moved up the start time of the race tomorrow to 8 am now due to impending weather potential. Ought to be fast in the morning if the barometer holds, but most likely won't. That's it for now. Gonna go now and have a glass of wine in honor of the "Live From...." Queen, Mrs. Patsy Hill. What wine goes well with gyros? __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

10-22-2009, 05:32 PM	#8
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Beth Wear the ssssa shirt to race. You will pick up a tenth or two. Hammer Last edited by John Leichtamer Jr; 10-22-2009 at 05:34 PM. Reason: sp

10-22-2009, 07:31 PM	#9
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Yeah! Go a head and wear that shirt out! The next one's on me! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

10-23-2009, 07:09 AM	#10
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from The Rock Good morning - it's almost 9 am and the sun is out finally. Rained a bit overnight, and was overcast and spitting a bit as they called hot rod at 7:45. We were doubtful if we would get any racing in due to the cloud deck, but it has since cleared away. Hot Rod started going down about 8:15 after they ran the jet dryers a few passes to clean up the spit. Ran about three or four pair. Then a crash after the finish line. Not sure who it was but he got out of the car ok on his own. The car stopped way at the top end so we couldn't see anything to find out who it was or what happened. At least he's ok. They are running the jet dryers again now as we wait. Air: 72 F, 76% hum. 29.47 bar and about 2000 feet. __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net