Live from Indy National Open!

Larry Hill · 10-12-2007, 10:57 AM

Got in at Gate 8 about 1:00 am this morning. Parked in line with lots of others. Then at 8:00 or so this morning when everyone started to move in, we cranked up the motorhome to move up and the motorhome would not move. So here it is almost 10:00 and we are still at Gate 8. In talking with people who work on Allison transmissions, it looks like the shift selector is not working. So now we are trying to find a new shifter. Larry has decided to go ahead and unload the car and get teched, since we are probably here til Monday. So if you are here or are coming, come on by to see us. We won't be hard to find since we are out here all by ourselves. But hey, we have had worst parking spots at the Nationals. Looks like there is a pretty good turnout, but I will let you know more after we run.
Patsy

Larry Hill · 10-12-2007, 02:05 PM

Ran about 12:15. Air adjusted altitude was 785'. Temp about 60. 38 stockers went down 1st round. They just called us back for round 2. They announced that these are time runs and not qualifying runs until tomorrow. We went 10.48 in B/SA. Larry plans on running Top Stock tomorrow. We don't have a chance at it, but if the class still exists by next year, we might have a chance with the Cuda. So he wants to support the class. I think Mike Fuller is going to run Top stock, too. Others here is A,B,or C are Jason McCormack, Jim Bailey, Brian Livengood and 1 more A/SA that I did not know who he was.
We have someone coming to check out the motorhome this afternoon. One Allison place wanted to tow us to their place (10 miles away) for $600. This is sounding like it is going to be a very expensive weekend.
And of all things, I forgot my big chili pot. So I have to go down and see if Marlene Hardy has a big one for the chili tomorrow.

Julie Jordan · 10-12-2007, 02:21 PM

Patsy ~ I love reading your on-the-scene reports! Hope you find your chili pot!!

Larry Hill · 10-12-2007, 02:32 PM

Thanks, Julie.

Do National opens count for AHFS? If they do, it's a good thing for Steve Polhill that today is not counted for qualifying. If the index was put up correctly, he was #1 this afternoon at -1.45 under. Others at the top were Rambo -1.16, Winchester -1.11, Summers or Zink -1.10, Greg Hill -1.08, us -1.07, Harrison -1.06. Whoops, I left out Schaeter @ -1.25 under. These are very unofficial, since a lot of the time, the wrong indexes are put up 1st round.

Super stock has made a run, but since we are out in BFE I didn't get up to watch. I heard them announce Schindler and Hodge and I know Tim Cole is here, but that's about all I know.
More later.
Patsy

Bruce Noland · 10-12-2007, 03:11 PM

Patsy,

Make sure Larry stays on top of who ever you have look at your motorhome. The shifter died in one of my trucks and it turned out to be an in line fuse. No one knows what the problem is yet but be sure to check all fuses/circuit breakers.

Bruce

Dick Butler · 10-12-2007, 05:10 PM

Patsy,
I have given TOP/STK decals to Larry for his car. I believe placing them on the right windshield is appropriate. All Racers in TOP/STK or TOP/SS can run all week end as that class and show on Qual sheet as such for Sunday. Cover decal for a regular qual run if they want to compete sunday as regular class on Qual sheet. Thanks Lots of cars for Heads up Saturday.
Dick

10-13-2007, 01:24 PM

Doesn't Jason McCormack have to add more weight than say a regular A/sa? Because he is a stick car, and his index is 11.25. I'm confused about this. I am sure this will be a fun race. I wish more racers supported it though. ps. I got my class number now 3961 stock. have a nice day everybody..I'm at work again..machinig hole in an engine block over 300 inches long..yippy skippy..

Joe Martens · 10-13-2007, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the live reports, Larry, especially when there are no results posted on DRC.

10-13-2007, 05:45 PM

ok just got off the phone with my dad. He said he was #6 qualifier @ 10.51 125.41. the changes to the carb didn't work and so he changed back. Jim Bailey ran a 10.41 right next to him and that is who he races in the first round which should be going on right as I write this or soon after. Also larry hills car broke traction real bad and came close to the wall. He ran a 10.75 so I think he is the F 8 car out of eight. I assume McCormack is #1 qualifier..air was a little worse than this morning. so more when I talk with POPs..later Jason

Larry Hill · 10-13-2007, 05:56 PM

Top Stock:
1. McCormack 10.30, 129
2. Oakes 10.35, 127
3. Bailey 10.41, 126
4. Bennett 10.43, 125
5. Arnett 10.47, 124
6. Fuller 10.51, 125
7. Wells 10.64, 123
8. Larry 10.75, 125

We are only getting 1 time trial, then race tonight. Larry spun really bad and almost hit the wall. Wish we had Redman here to take care of the starting line. Nobody looked real good leaving.

No clean up runs this afternoon. Haven't been down to look at final qualifying. At the opens they usually don't use the qualifying to match up until 2nd round.

The chili is ready. Come on down.
Patsy

10-12-2007, 02:05 PM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,758 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Live from Indy National Open! Ran about 12:15. Air adjusted altitude was 785'. Temp about 60. 38 stockers went down 1st round. They just called us back for round 2. They announced that these are time runs and not qualifying runs until tomorrow. We went 10.48 in B/SA. Larry plans on running Top Stock tomorrow. We don't have a chance at it, but if the class still exists by next year, we might have a chance with the Cuda. So he wants to support the class. I think Mike Fuller is going to run Top stock, too. Others here is A,B,or C are Jason McCormack, Jim Bailey, Brian Livengood and 1 more A/SA that I did not know who he was. We have someone coming to check out the motorhome this afternoon. One Allison place wanted to tow us to their place (10 miles away) for $600. This is sounding like it is going to be a very expensive weekend. And of all things, I forgot my big chili pot. So I have to go down and see if Marlene Hardy has a big one for the chili tomorrow. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2007, 02:21 PM	#3
Julie Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 639 Likes: 90 Liked 549 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Live from Indy National Open! Patsy ~ I love reading your on-the-scene reports! Hope you find your chili pot!! __________________ Julie Jordan 7549 STK

10-12-2007, 02:32 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,758 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Live from Indy National Open! Thanks, Julie. Do National opens count for AHFS? If they do, it's a good thing for Steve Polhill that today is not counted for qualifying. If the index was put up correctly, he was #1 this afternoon at -1.45 under. Others at the top were Rambo -1.16, Winchester -1.11, Summers or Zink -1.10, Greg Hill -1.08, us -1.07, Harrison -1.06. Whoops, I left out Schaeter @ -1.25 under. These are very unofficial, since a lot of the time, the wrong indexes are put up 1st round. Super stock has made a run, but since we are out in BFE I didn't get up to watch. I heard them announce Schindler and Hodge and I know Tim Cole is here, but that's about all I know. More later. Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2007, 03:11 PM	#5
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Live from Indy National Open! Patsy, Make sure Larry stays on top of who ever you have look at your motorhome. The shifter died in one of my trucks and it turned out to be an in line fuse. No one knows what the problem is yet but be sure to check all fuses/circuit breakers. Bruce __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

10-13-2007, 01:24 PM	#7
Jason Fuller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Live from Indy National Open! Doesn't Jason McCormack have to add more weight than say a regular A/sa? Because he is a stick car, and his index is 11.25. I'm confused about this. I am sure this will be a fun race. I wish more racers supported it though. ps. I got my class number now 3961 stock. have a nice day everybody..I'm at work again..machinig hole in an engine block over 300 inches long..yippy skippy..

10-12-2007, 10:57 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,758 Times in 2,236 Posts	Live from Indy National Open! Got in at Gate 8 about 1:00 am this morning. Parked in line with lots of others. Then at 8:00 or so this morning when everyone started to move in, we cranked up the motorhome to move up and the motorhome would not move. So here it is almost 10:00 and we are still at Gate 8. In talking with people who work on Allison transmissions, it looks like the shift selector is not working. So now we are trying to find a new shifter. Larry has decided to go ahead and unload the car and get teched, since we are probably here til Monday. So if you are here or are coming, come on by to see us. We won't be hard to find since we are out here all by ourselves. But hey, we have had worst parking spots at the Nationals. Looks like there is a pretty good turnout, but I will let you know more after we run. Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2007, 05:10 PM	#6
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Live from Indy National Open! Patsy, I have given TOP/STK decals to Larry for his car. I believe placing them on the right windshield is appropriate. All Racers in TOP/STK or TOP/SS can run all week end as that class and show on Qual sheet as such for Sunday. Cover decal for a regular qual run if they want to compete sunday as regular class on Qual sheet. Thanks Lots of cars for Heads up Saturday. Dick

10-13-2007, 03:15 PM	#8
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 788 Likes: 632 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Live from Indy National Open! Thanks for the live reports, Larry, especially when there are no results posted on DRC. __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

10-13-2007, 05:45 PM	#9
Jason Fuller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Live from Indy National Open! ok just got off the phone with my dad. He said he was #6 qualifier @ 10.51 125.41. the changes to the carb didn't work and so he changed back. Jim Bailey ran a 10.41 right next to him and that is who he races in the first round which should be going on right as I write this or soon after. Also larry hills car broke traction real bad and came close to the wall. He ran a 10.75 so I think he is the F 8 car out of eight. I assume McCormack is #1 qualifier..air was a little worse than this morning. so more when I talk with POPs..later Jason

10-13-2007, 05:56 PM	#10
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,758 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: Live from Indy National Open! Top Stock: 1. McCormack 10.30, 129 2. Oakes 10.35, 127 3. Bailey 10.41, 126 4. Bennett 10.43, 125 5. Arnett 10.47, 124 6. Fuller 10.51, 125 7. Wells 10.64, 123 8. Larry 10.75, 125 We are only getting 1 time trial, then race tonight. Larry spun really bad and almost hit the wall. Wish we had Redman here to take care of the starting line. Nobody looked real good leaving. No clean up runs this afternoon. Haven't been down to look at final qualifying. At the opens they usually don't use the qualifying to match up until 2nd round. The chili is ready. Come on down. Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817