"Live From" The Belle Rose National Open

Ken Miele · 11-17-2016, 06:57 PM

We folks, I'm as surprised as you all are. How they got me down here is beyond me. David Barton wanted to get Gary Wolkwitz's COPO into the 7's. They missed it at the Dutch buy .008. Knowing there was one more shot at it, they had to head south. David ask me a the Dutch, are you doing anything on the week of the 18th of November. I told him, I don't think so. Well that's all he needed to here. He said great, your driving the rig down, so here I am.

I will have some videos and photos of David's attempt on the 7 second zone, along with photos from the rest of the race. There were a few cars out today. I pulled in 4pm just as David got here from the airport. It was good timing.

I will talk to you all tomorrow with more updates. Rumors are Holbrook, Skinner and Bell might be here to also try for the 7's.

Brian Oakes · 11-17-2016, 10:04 PM

Yo Kenny

What it down there, they will need fresh Jersey Gator Bait,if Jeff ask ya to go for a ride, bail on him. Have fun, LOL

Jeff Teuton · 11-17-2016, 10:21 PM

While we were fishing yesterday, we had to fight with a 10 ft gator for the corner point between two little bayous. Late in the season, but he surfaced on the side of the boat, and we did not get a conversation going with him. Looks like Sat is the day, a little wind and should be cross track. We are leaving for the long 45 mile journey about 8. Got lots of beer. I really hope we get a good turnout. Just looked at Accuweather. Looks like good weather. High 70's tomorrow afternoon, cooling, high 65 on Sat. Cooler most of the day. Low humidity for us 35%, I'm sure the barometer will cooperate. Winds are lower than I thought @ 9 or 10 steady from the north. I think the track goes east, but I will look on google earth and see. More as it happens. Thanks to Ken for being here. Lots of pictures, but I plan on teaching him some Cajun language. Track runs east slightly southeast, tree line on the north side, don't know if that will stop some of the north wind.

Ed Carpenter · 11-17-2016, 11:07 PM

Don't forget Sherman's Shootout!

John Kelley · 11-17-2016, 11:47 PM

Who is driving the Mendes Bros Mustang ? Did they sell it ?

Jack Matyas · 11-18-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

We folks, I'm as surprised as you all are. How they got me down here is beyond me. David Barton wanted to get Gary Wolkwitz's COPO into the 7's. They missed it at the Dutch buy .008. Knowing there was one more shot at it, they had to head south. David ask me a the Dutch, are you doing anything on the week of the 18th of November. I told him, I don't think so. Well that's all he needed to here. He said great, your driving the rig down, so here I am.

I will have some videos and photos of David's attempt on the 7 second zone, along with photos from the rest of the race. There were a few cars out today. I pulled in 4pm just as David got here from the airport. It was good timing.

I will talk to you all tomorrow with more updates. Rumors are Holbrook, Skinner and Bell might be here to also try for the 7's.

Well boss this is one time I wish i was along for the ride.Although it will be seventy here today in Pennsylvania most of us Easterners have no idea what it's like there in he Bayou country so maybe you could fill us in on what the weather is like there .

Jeff Teuton · 11-18-2016, 12:43 PM

90 or so; 70's 30.20 100 entries by now

Ken Miele · 11-18-2016, 01:35 PM

Good morning all, its already 75 and it will be a warn day. Test and tune starts around 1. We will be able to set records around 7, but just one run. The weather is supposed to break tomorrow with highs in the mid 60's, so the morning run should be quick for all record setters. The barometer is 30.10 and going up, it should be fun tomorrow.

John, I will see what I can find out about Mendes Bros Mustang.

Here are a few more shots, still not many cars here, but there are rigs coming in.

Be back when things get going...

Larry Hill · 11-18-2016, 05:41 PM

My second hand update from test and tune........................ everyone be flying. Tonight's "top stock" race should be a large time. I wish we were fast enough to play,but alas we are not. So instead of just sitting on the porch I'm in the shop looking for a little more power.

I keep hoping Mr.Jim B. is taking the winter off, but in all honesty, I think I would have a better chance winning the Loto without buying a ticket, than that happening.

Ken Miele · 11-18-2016, 07:23 PM

Top Stock just finished up with their first qualifying. I don't have a sheet, but it looks like 8 cars were in the field. The were many running high 9's, it should be fun to watch. I will try to get more info, but I have been busy with Barton. We made two passes, both ended up aborted. The car left good, 1.19 60's, but as soon as David pulled second gear the tires broke loose. Steve Bell is here and he went a 8.18@169 in is 2016 COPO. The air is about 2200 ft now. Its getting cool and there about to call Stock and Super Stock to the lanes. I will try to get more info on Top Stock later. Here are a few shots of the Top Stockers...

11-17-2016, 06:57 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,793 Likes: 445 Liked 15,972 Times in 1,454 Posts	"Live From" The Belle Rose National Open We folks, I'm as surprised as you all are. How they got me down here is beyond me. David Barton wanted to get Gary Wolkwitz's COPO into the 7's. They missed it at the Dutch buy .008. Knowing there was one more shot at it, they had to head south. David ask me a the Dutch, are you doing anything on the week of the 18th of November. I told him, I don't think so. Well that's all he needed to here. He said great, your driving the rig down, so here I am. I will have some videos and photos of David's attempt on the 7 second zone, along with photos from the rest of the race. There were a few cars out today. I pulled in 4pm just as David got here from the airport. It was good timing. I will talk to you all tomorrow with more updates. Rumors are Holbrook, Skinner and Bell might be here to also try for the 7's. Attached Thumbnails

11-17-2016, 10:04 PM	#2
Brian Oakes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 570 Likes: 2 Liked 408 Times in 115 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Yo Kenny What it down there, they will need fresh Jersey Gator Bait,if Jeff ask ya to go for a ride, bail on him. Have fun, LOL

11-17-2016, 10:21 PM	#3
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open While we were fishing yesterday, we had to fight with a 10 ft gator for the corner point between two little bayous. Late in the season, but he surfaced on the side of the boat, and we did not get a conversation going with him. Looks like Sat is the day, a little wind and should be cross track. We are leaving for the long 45 mile journey about 8. Got lots of beer. I really hope we get a good turnout. Just looked at Accuweather. Looks like good weather. High 70's tomorrow afternoon, cooling, high 65 on Sat. Cooler most of the day. Low humidity for us 35%, I'm sure the barometer will cooperate. Winds are lower than I thought @ 9 or 10 steady from the north. I think the track goes east, but I will look on google earth and see. More as it happens. Thanks to Ken for being here. Lots of pictures, but I plan on teaching him some Cajun language. Track runs east slightly southeast, tree line on the north side, don't know if that will stop some of the north wind. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK Last edited by Jeff Teuton; 11-17-2016 at 10:37 PM.

11-17-2016, 11:07 PM	#4
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Don't forget Sherman's Shootout! __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

11-17-2016, 11:47 PM	#5
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Who is driving the Mendes Bros Mustang ? Did they sell it ?

11-18-2016, 12:43 PM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open 90 or so; 70's 30.20 100 entries by now __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

11-18-2016, 01:35 PM	#8
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,793 Likes: 445 Liked 15,972 Times in 1,454 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Good morning all, its already 75 and it will be a warn day. Test and tune starts around 1. We will be able to set records around 7, but just one run. The weather is supposed to break tomorrow with highs in the mid 60's, so the morning run should be quick for all record setters. The barometer is 30.10 and going up, it should be fun tomorrow. John, I will see what I can find out about Mendes Bros Mustang. Here are a few more shots, still not many cars here, but there are rigs coming in. Be back when things get going... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Ken Miele; 11-18-2016 at 01:40 PM.

11-18-2016, 05:41 PM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,582 Likes: 1,866 Liked 10,582 Times in 2,186 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open My second hand update from test and tune........................ everyone be flying. Tonight's "top stock" race should be a large time. I wish we were fast enough to play,but alas we are not. So instead of just sitting on the porch I'm in the shop looking for a little more power. I keep hoping Mr.Jim B. is taking the winter off, but in all honesty, I think I would have a better chance winning the Loto without buying a ticket, than that happening. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

11-18-2016, 07:23 PM	#10
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,793 Likes: 445 Liked 15,972 Times in 1,454 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Top Stock just finished up with their first qualifying. I don't have a sheet, but it looks like 8 cars were in the field. The were many running high 9's, it should be fun to watch. I will try to get more info, but I have been busy with Barton. We made two passes, both ended up aborted. The car left good, 1.19 60's, but as soon as David pulled second gear the tires broke loose. Steve Bell is here and he went a 8.18@169 in is 2016 COPO. The air is about 2200 ft now. Its getting cool and there about to call Stock and Super Stock to the lanes. I will try to get more info on Top Stock later. Here are a few shots of the Top Stockers... Attached Thumbnails