Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series

Jack Matyas · 05-26-2011, 12:39 PM

Today the Lucas Oil Series has finally come to Division One and the racers have turned out for sure as there are plenty parked and ready for the test n tune this afternoon .

Weather ?? So nice here today that I may never want to go home - what a difference a few days have made concerning the forecast - the high this afternoon is to be in the low nineties and partly sunny .For the next two days there is a possibility of a thunder storm in the afternoons but not enough to wash out the event .

I took a few pictures and will post them later after I find my lost card reader .............

05-26-2011, 12:43 PM

Sounds like the weather is so nice & you are so excited that you forgot where you were??!!

I'll be driving north through PA on Sunday on my way to the farm for 9 weeks of summer R&R. (which means countless hours mowing in the tractor and cutting 20 cords of firewood)

Wish I was going to the track instead!!!

Rich Aman · 05-26-2011, 04:07 PM

Jack, any idea how late they will let us park tonight?

thanks, Lynn

Mike Brogniez · 05-26-2011, 08:20 PM

Pics from a very hot Maple Grove.
MB

Mike Brogniez · 05-26-2011, 08:24 PM

Few more.
MB

Bob Rice · 05-26-2011, 09:29 PM

Nice pics Mike. You have a PM.
Bob Rice

Jack Matyas · 05-26-2011, 10:03 PM

Hi gang and welcome to Summer - at least here at Maple Grove Park .Today was hot and ugly , the way we're used to in the Northeast .To say it was slow at this afternoons test session would be an understatment for sure .The track was just OK but the weather was at over 4000 ' so what else would you expect .

As for me I had to unhook my trailer and head to my shop for "parts" as I had my Springtime stuff on the car and Summer is now upon us .

At this moment I'm sitting on route 222 where I've been for more than an hour without moving one inch ...........later .I'll get back to the track tonight ......soon I hope .

Jack Matyas · 05-27-2011, 12:24 AM

Here's a few pics as promised......note the diesel prices at the Hess Station on rt 222 near Reading .........

Jack Matyas · 05-27-2011, 08:22 AM

Good morning - Even though I don't have a car count yet it looks like the racers have chosen to spend the Memorial Day weekend here at Maple Grove Raceway as when they opened the gates this AM the trailers rolled in .

Its a picture perfect end of Spring day with the Sun out and the temp already in the low seventies .The grass here is still a little damp from last nights mini shower but will burn off fast I'm sure .

If you're on the fence about coming my advise is to load-up and head over ..............

stanzig44 · 05-27-2011, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the reports Jack. Have a great weekend!

05-26-2011, 12:39 PM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 411 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Today the Lucas Oil Series has finally come to Division One and the racers have turned out for sure as there are plenty parked and ready for the test n tune this afternoon . Weather ?? So nice here today that I may never want to go home - what a difference a few days have made concerning the forecast - the high this afternoon is to be in the low nineties and partly sunny .For the next two days there is a possibility of a thunder storm in the afternoons but not enough to wash out the event . I took a few pictures and will post them later after I find my lost card reader ............. __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 05-26-2011 at 01:17 PM.

05-26-2011, 12:43 PM	#2
winstonindy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Live from Englishtown - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Sounds like the weather is so nice & you are so excited that you forgot where you were??!! I'll be driving north through PA on Sunday on my way to the farm for 9 weeks of summer R&R. (which means countless hours mowing in the tractor and cutting 20 cords of firewood) Wish I was going to the track instead!!!

05-26-2011, 04:07 PM	#3
Rich Aman Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cedar Run, NJ Posts: 38 Likes: 878 Liked 10 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Jack, any idea how late they will let us park tonight? thanks, Lynn __________________ Rich Aman 1631 STK

05-26-2011, 08:20 PM	#4
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 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Pics from a very hot Maple Grove. MB Attached Thumbnails

05-26-2011, 08:24 PM	#5
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 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Few more. MB Attached Thumbnails

05-26-2011, 09:29 PM	#6
Bob Rice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 617 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Nice pics Mike. You have a PM. Bob Rice

05-26-2011, 10:03 PM	#7
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 411 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Hi gang and welcome to Summer - at least here at Maple Grove Park .Today was hot and ugly , the way we're used to in the Northeast .To say it was slow at this afternoons test session would be an understatment for sure .The track was just OK but the weather was at over 4000 ' so what else would you expect . As for me I had to unhook my trailer and head to my shop for "parts" as I had my Springtime stuff on the car and Summer is now upon us . At this moment I'm sitting on route 222 where I've been for more than an hour without moving one inch ...........later .I'll get back to the track tonight ......soon I hope . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

05-27-2011, 12:24 AM	#8
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 411 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Here's a few pics as promised......note the diesel prices at the Hess Station on rt 222 near Reading ......... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

05-27-2011, 08:22 AM	#9
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 411 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Good morning - Even though I don't have a car count yet it looks like the racers have chosen to spend the Memorial Day weekend here at Maple Grove Raceway as when they opened the gates this AM the trailers rolled in . Its a picture perfect end of Spring day with the Sun out and the temp already in the low seventies .The grass here is still a little damp from last nights mini shower but will burn off fast I'm sure . If you're on the fence about coming my advise is to load-up and head over .............. __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

05-27-2011, 10:28 AM	#10
stanzig44 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 100 Likes: 9 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Serie Thanks for the reports Jack. Have a great weekend!