Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals - Page 6

Eric Merryfield · 08-21-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Janes

22 red lights in 39 races

But look at the combination Ed Fernadez ran without a time trial.........

Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT-----ET-- Speed-----Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT-----ET-- Speed
14 Jack Matyas 1945 Ed Fernandez
E1 0.040 10.570 124.94 ****WINNER**** 0.010 13.949 84.77
B/SA Dial: 10.59 (+/-): -0.020 T/SA Dial: 13.94 (+/-): 0.009
Qualified: #36 10.679 -0.871 #75 No Time

SC2422 · 08-21-2009, 10:49 AM

But look at the combination Ed Fernadez ran without a time trial.........

Yep, theres one in every bunch, right Jack!!

charlie westcott · 08-21-2009, 11:03 AM

what happened to the hemis in C2?

thomas sheehan · 08-21-2009, 01:42 PM

Ok..... let me preface this by stating.... my hearing is not the best!
......but..... I was standing at the finish line watching rd 2 of SS class, and a track official was standing 2 feet in front of me. (I could hear his radio)

As all but the hemis had completed rd 2 of class, I heard Bob Lang asking the rear of staging to bring down the hemis (they were all that were left... and the "hurry-up before it rains" was obviously in place).

Another official responded and said there is only one hemi back here (three were left in class competition). Bob Lang said to send him down and give him a bye run (since the other guys were not there).

Two or three minutes went by and no body came around the corner. Then I heard Lang say to send the hemis down the return road and start running rd 2 of stock.

I believe they all forfieted class by not being there on time. I'm not sure why the one (not sure who it was) that was there didn't take the bye run.

charlie westcott · 08-21-2009, 02:26 PM

I heard that hard was there, and noone else. I dont know why he didnt take it either. If I find out I will let you know.
cw

Jack Matyas · 08-21-2009, 03:54 PM

After big showers and storms this afternoon the Sun is back out ( at least a little ) and three Jets ( NHRA - Atco Raceway / Franklin Trailer and Glick Fire Equipment ) are on the track trying to dry it enough for the Pro 's tonight -- looks like they may pull it off .Later ..........

Mike Brogniez · 08-21-2009, 04:57 PM

Were all/most of the red lights in the same lane?
Glad to hear they have lots of dryers out there preping/drying the track.

Toby Lang · 08-21-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

But look at the combination Ed Fernadez ran without a time trial.........

Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT-----ET-- Speed-----Car#-Driver(Opp'nt)-RT-----ET-- Speed
14 Jack Matyas 1945 Ed Fernandez
E1 0.040 10.570 124.94 ****WINNER**** 0.010 13.949 84.77
B/SA Dial: 10.59 (+/-): -0.020 T/SA Dial: 13.94 (+/-): 0.009
Qualified: #36 10.679 -0.871 #75 No Time

Awesome run, big Ed!

-Toby

Jack Matyas · 08-21-2009, 07:50 PM

How about a miracle -- thats what it was tonight -- AT 4pm I would have bet against any cars ever going down the track tonight and yet all the Pro's got a lick in -- and for the first time in many , many races the stands were packed with real paying fans -- not that freebie stuff . Maple Grove and NHRA did do their part in trying to help fans afford coming to the races by offering a special ticket rate after 5pm tonight only -- 19 bucks a head -- not a bad deal for them to see a Pro show and fireworks afterward .

Tonight it was eat on the run -- stopped by Uncle Buck's for quick couple of goodies and then it was off to the LaBreaque compound for dinner and then met some friends here for a drink - whew ! ! ! I'll sleep tonight for sure . Also thought some of you would like seeing the sunset tonight -- words can't describe ....later .

Jack Matyas · 08-21-2009, 09:15 PM

Update Friday 11pm EST -- And then the rains came back ! Just like they said they would and ugly , very ,very ugly........is it Hurricane Bill ? ? Local flooding is expected tonight with more thunder storms on their way tonight and tomorrow .... very bleak outlook for Saturdays activities ............but I've been wrong all weekend so.............or maybe another miracle is in order .

Also wanted to mention teardown was held today with four S/S cars getting the full treatment and four Stockers getting a minor deal ( carb off etc but not a cylinder head ) --I'll try and get a list and results tomorrow .

08-21-2009, 10:49 AM	#52
SC2422 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals But look at the combination Ed Fernadez ran without a time trial......... Yep, theres one in every bunch, right Jack!!

08-21-2009, 11:03 AM	#53
charlie westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 216 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals what happened to the hemis in C2?

08-21-2009, 01:42 PM	#54
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Ok..... let me preface this by stating.... my hearing is not the best! ......but..... I was standing at the finish line watching rd 2 of SS class, and a track official was standing 2 feet in front of me. (I could hear his radio) As all but the hemis had completed rd 2 of class, I heard Bob Lang asking the rear of staging to bring down the hemis (they were all that were left... and the "hurry-up before it rains" was obviously in place). Another official responded and said there is only one hemi back here (three were left in class competition). Bob Lang said to send him down and give him a bye run (since the other guys were not there). Two or three minutes went by and no body came around the corner. Then I heard Lang say to send the hemis down the return road and start running rd 2 of stock. I believe they all forfieted class by not being there on time. I'm not sure why the one (not sure who it was) that was there didn't take the bye run. __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046 Last edited by thomas sheehan; 08-21-2009 at 02:12 PM.

08-21-2009, 02:26 PM	#55
charlie westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 216 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals I heard that hard was there, and noone else. I dont know why he didnt take it either. If I find out I will let you know. cw

08-21-2009, 03:54 PM	#56
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals After big showers and storms this afternoon the Sun is back out ( at least a little ) and three Jets ( NHRA - Atco Raceway / Franklin Trailer and Glick Fire Equipment ) are on the track trying to dry it enough for the Pro 's tonight -- looks like they may pull it off .Later .......... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

08-21-2009, 04:57 PM	#57
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Were all/most of the red lights in the same lane? Glad to hear they have lots of dryers out there preping/drying the track.

08-21-2009, 07:50 PM	#59
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals How about a miracle -- thats what it was tonight -- AT 4pm I would have bet against any cars ever going down the track tonight and yet all the Pro's got a lick in -- and for the first time in many , many races the stands were packed with real paying fans -- not that freebie stuff . Maple Grove and NHRA did do their part in trying to help fans afford coming to the races by offering a special ticket rate after 5pm tonight only -- 19 bucks a head -- not a bad deal for them to see a Pro show and fireworks afterward . Tonight it was eat on the run -- stopped by Uncle Buck's for quick couple of goodies and then it was off to the LaBreaque compound for dinner and then met some friends here for a drink - whew ! ! ! I'll sleep tonight for sure . Also thought some of you would like seeing the sunset tonight -- words can't describe ....later . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

08-21-2009, 09:15 PM	#60
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Update Friday 11pm EST -- And then the rains came back ! Just like they said they would and ugly , very ,very ugly........is it Hurricane Bill ? ? Local flooding is expected tonight with more thunder storms on their way tonight and tomorrow .... very bleak outlook for Saturdays activities ............but I've been wrong all weekend so.............or maybe another miracle is in order . Also wanted to mention teardown was held today with four S/S cars getting the full treatment and four Stockers getting a minor deal ( carb off etc but not a cylinder head ) --I'll try and get a list and results tomorrow . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 08-21-2009 at 09:19 PM.

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