LIVE from Union Co. S/SS

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 04:49 PM

Luckily Mark Lewis is a man of his word and they let me in the gate at Union County Dragway in Union, SC, where new manager Alan Carpenter has put together a $60 entry, 100% payback S/SS combo for us. We are part of the many advertised attractions at the pre-Easter Bash, including 4.70 index cars, a Jet dragster, and full bracket program. As we saw at the Pro-Am last year, advertising has drawn a solid spectator count. The pits are chock full and spectators are both in the stands and tailgating along the fence. I read on their forum that they're going to try to produce a video from the event.

First qualifying session went off for us about 4PM. Air is 80.6 F, 47%, 29.48 Baro, 2391' DA, with a pretty fair tailwind, 'sposed to be 5-10mph all day.

Counted 11 cars, with a healthy mix... A couple front drivers, a few crate motor cars, a couple old school SS/Production cars, a 'traditional' car or two, as well as Bobby & Norene Zlatkin's new 2bbl G/PS combination in their Nova. Norene is shoe'in, so that's three ladies in the bunch, including Stacie Ridings and Jamie Southards. Good to see Mark Lewis and Mike Petrie out again as well.

Got in a smidge deep 1st hit and was -.006 red. Car was slower than predctions, but if I recall, it was like that for the Pro-Am too. Certainly not downhill like zMAX!

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 07:12 PM

Rnd 2 Qualifying was at 5:55pm, 82.5 F, 44%, 29.47, 2505' DA

Getting close to Rnd 1 now... Feels like it's cooling off a bit, wind is still up and down.

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 08:14 PM

Some Rnd 1 action...
SS/PD-1 Chevy II was red to Petrie (6.88 under 6.91)
SS/DM Vette .001 and -.006 under vs Beard .024, +.03
SS/Production Vette timed out vs Harry Morgan
Didn't see the rest...

Michael Beard · 04-23-2011, 08:30 PM

Some Rnd 2 action...
Harry Morgan .01 above for the W vs the G/CM Nova Randy Layton
Beard .002 vs Stacie Ridings -.008 red (after she's been .000 and .003 today... Killin' it!)
Jamie Southards over Mike Petrie

Darrin Christen · 04-23-2011, 09:00 PM

In the super stock production class, what does the 1 or 2 represent after the class designation?

greg fulk · 04-23-2011, 09:12 PM

Darrin 1= 4bbl & 2= 2bbl

7423 · 04-23-2011, 09:24 PM

ok, I give...............what the hey is super stock production?

340Cuda · 04-24-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrin Christen

In the super stock production class, what does the 1 or 2 represent after the class designation?

Its pretty much the same as the old AHRA Formula Stock. If you are not old enough to remember that more details can be provided.

Bill

Bobby Zlatkin · 04-24-2011, 05:31 PM

Thanks to Mike Petri, Mark Lewis & Union track manager Alan Carpenter far making this meet happen. Each played a part. A fun meet, reasonably close to home and realistic entry fees make these association races a viable option.

The spectators actualy enjoyed it when these cars came to the line instead then going to get their hot dogs. And when a super stock had to give the "Underdog" a six second spot, guess who the spectators were rooting for? Although I admit I felt sorry for the super stocker, he needed nerves of steel to sit out that spot.

And thanks to Mike & Mark for getting me off the R/R tracks and out of the mean neighbor's driveway. For getting my rig towed to the track and arrangeing to get my truck fixed at the track between rounds. I know that's what they mean when they say the racing community is one family. Southern hospitality doesn't hurt any either.

In spite of my problems, I had a great time.

04-23-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	LIVE from Union Co. S/SS Luckily Mark Lewis is a man of his word and they let me in the gate at Union County Dragway in Union, SC, where new manager Alan Carpenter has put together a $60 entry, 100% payback S/SS combo for us. We are part of the many advertised attractions at the pre-Easter Bash, including 4.70 index cars, a Jet dragster, and full bracket program. As we saw at the Pro-Am last year, advertising has drawn a solid spectator count. The pits are chock full and spectators are both in the stands and tailgating along the fence. I read on their forum that they're going to try to produce a video from the event. First qualifying session went off for us about 4PM. Air is 80.6 F, 47%, 29.48 Baro, 2391' DA, with a pretty fair tailwind, 'sposed to be 5-10mph all day. Counted 11 cars, with a healthy mix... A couple front drivers, a few crate motor cars, a couple old school SS/Production cars, a 'traditional' car or two, as well as Bobby & Norene Zlatkin's new 2bbl G/PS combination in their Nova. Norene is shoe'in, so that's three ladies in the bunch, including Stacie Ridings and Jamie Southards. Good to see Mark Lewis and Mike Petrie out again as well. Got in a smidge deep 1st hit and was -.006 red. Car was slower than predctions, but if I recall, it was like that for the Pro-Am too. Certainly not downhill like zMAX! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-23-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
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 Union Co. S/SS Rnd 2 Qualifying was at 5:55pm, 82.5 F, 44%, 29.47, 2505' DA Getting close to Rnd 1 now... Feels like it's cooling off a bit, wind is still up and down. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-23-2011, 08:14 PM	#3
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 Union Co. S/SS Some Rnd 1 action... SS/PD-1 Chevy II was red to Petrie (6.88 under 6.91) SS/DM Vette .001 and -.006 under vs Beard .024, +.03 SS/Production Vette timed out vs Harry Morgan Didn't see the rest... __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

04-23-2011, 08:30 PM	#4
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 Union Co. S/SS Some Rnd 2 action... Harry Morgan .01 above for the W vs the G/CM Nova Randy Layton Beard .002 vs Stacie Ridings -.008 red (after she's been .000 and .003 today... Killin' it!) Jamie Southards over Mike Petrie __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 04-23-2011 at 09:28 PM.

04-23-2011, 09:00 PM	#5
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: LIVE from Union Co. S/SS In the super stock production class, what does the 1 or 2 represent after the class designation? __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

04-23-2011, 09:12 PM	#6
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: LIVE from Union Co. S/SS Darrin 1= 4bbl & 2= 2bbl __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

04-23-2011, 09:24 PM	#7
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: LIVE from Union Co. S/SS ok, I give...............what the hey is super stock production?

04-24-2011, 05:31 PM	#9
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LIVE from Union Co. S/SS Thanks to Mike Petri, Mark Lewis & Union track manager Alan Carpenter far making this meet happen. Each played a part. A fun meet, reasonably close to home and realistic entry fees make these association races a viable option. The spectators actualy enjoyed it when these cars came to the line instead then going to get their hot dogs. And when a super stock had to give the "Underdog" a six second spot, guess who the spectators were rooting for? Although I admit I felt sorry for the super stocker, he needed nerves of steel to sit out that spot. And thanks to Mike & Mark for getting me off the R/R tracks and out of the mean neighbor's driveway. For getting my rig towed to the track and arrangeing to get my truck fixed at the track between rounds. I know that's what they mean when they say the racing community is one family. Southern hospitality doesn't hurt any either. In spite of my problems, I had a great time. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA