“Live “ from Norwalk 2022 - Page 5

Mike Schwartz · 06-26-2022, 04:06 AM

Congratulation to the winners!

Yes, there are winners already. In a repeat of Gainesville, Sunday will be an all-Pro show, due to expected rain in the early to mid-day hours. However, instead of holding the Sportsman classes over to late Sunday night or even Monday, everything from Comp down was run out to completion on Saturday night.

How was this decision viewed by those involved??

Larry Hill · 06-26-2022, 06:46 AM

I lost Saturday morning so the decision to finish the sportsman racing had no affect on us. I only spoke with a few but everyone agreed with get er done and get out before weather takes over.

Saturday morning wait time at the ice cream stand 30-45 min, and it’s always worth the weight.

First round winners had to scale and had what I call “The Dope Search”: open the doors get out and Tech checks many different things quickly. In the car, in the trunk, and wherever. It helps keep us honest.

Congrats to Joe for winning Stock two years in a row, now he has two Scoops

Don Kennedy · 06-26-2022, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

Congratulation to the winners!

Yes, there are winners already. In a repeat of Gainesville, Sunday will be an all-Pro show, due to expected rain in the early to mid-day hours. However, instead of holding the Sportsman classes over to late Sunday night or even Monday, everything from Comp down was run out to completion on Saturday night.

How was this decision viewed by those involved??

I have always wanted the sportsman to be finished on Saturday all NHRA needs to do is get a "major sponsor" for the "Saturday Sportsman Show" and make a bigger deal for us with an added purse money of course. Plus those who have to be back to work can have a leisure trip back home on Sunday

doglover44 · 06-26-2022, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

I have always wanted the sportsman to be finished on Saturday all NHRA needs to do is get a "major sponsor" for the "Saturday Sportsman Show" and make a bigger deal for us with an added purse money of course. Plus those who have to be back to work can have a leisure trip back home on Sunday

That would be nice and eaiser on people to get home at a decent time.

Lenny5160 · 06-26-2022, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Saturday morning wait time at the ice cream stand 30-45 min, and it’s always worth the weight.

Solid pun there!

Brett C · 06-26-2022, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

Congratulation to the winners!

Yes, there are winners already. In a repeat of Gainesville, Sunday will be an all-Pro show, due to expected rain in the early to mid-day hours. However, instead of holding the Sportsman classes over to late Sunday night or even Monday, everything from Comp down was run out to completion on Saturday night.

How was this decision viewed by those involved??

Not involved (was supposed to be) but kudos to NHRA for getting it right in my opinion.
And congrats to the winners!

Larry Hill · 06-26-2022, 03:43 PM

Lenny

With me weight and car balance is always an issue. One year for Indy to get the truck to min. weight I had to get down to 250 lbs. No one had seen me that light in 20 years. People were asking Patsy if I was ok since I lost so much weight.

Frank Castros · 06-26-2022, 05:37 PM

Larry Hills' Dumbo Q'd # 2, -1.268, 9.332 in FS/D at the 2020 Cajun Classic at Belle Rose Louisiana.

The Elephant will fly again!

Dare I say a top 16 or better at the Big Go.

Larry always has a plan.

The Hawk · 06-26-2022, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Lenny

With me weight and car balance is always an issue. One year for Indy to get the truck to min. weight I had to get down to 250 lbs. No one had seen me that light in 20 years. People were asking Patsy if I was ok since I lost so much weight.

At 2 seconds under eventually, you probably didn`t need to go on a diet.

GUMP · 06-27-2022, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

I have always wanted the sportsman to be finished on Saturday all NHRA needs to do is get a "major sponsor" for the "Saturday Sportsman Show" and make a bigger deal for us with an added purse money of course. Plus those who have to be back to work can have a leisure trip back home on Sunday

How many are left on Sunday? If you have no desire to run in front of the fans, maybe you don't need to run Nationals?

06-26-2022, 04:06 AM	#41
Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 533 Likes: 130 Liked 248 Times in 89 Posts	Re: “Live “ from Norwalk 2022 Congratulation to the winners! Yes, there are winners already. In a repeat of Gainesville, Sunday will be an all-Pro show, due to expected rain in the early to mid-day hours. However, instead of holding the Sportsman classes over to late Sunday night or even Monday, everything from Comp down was run out to completion on Saturday night. How was this decision viewed by those involved?? Last edited by Mike Schwartz; 06-26-2022 at 04:07 AM. Reason: Extra clarity

06-26-2022, 06:46 AM	#42
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,664 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,835 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: “Live “ from Norwalk 2022 I lost Saturday morning so the decision to finish the sportsman racing had no affect on us. I only spoke with a few but everyone agreed with get er done and get out before weather takes over. Saturday morning wait time at the ice cream stand 30-45 min, and it’s always worth the weight. First round winners had to scale and had what I call “The Dope Search”: open the doors get out and Tech checks many different things quickly. In the car, in the trunk, and wherever. It helps keep us honest. Congrats to Joe for winning Stock two years in a row, now he has two Scoops __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-26-2022, 03:43 PM	#47
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,664 Likes: 1,954 Liked 10,835 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: “Live “ from Norwalk 2022 Lenny With me weight and car balance is always an issue. One year for Indy to get the truck to min. weight I had to get down to 250 lbs. No one had seen me that light in 20 years. People were asking Patsy if I was ok since I lost so much weight. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-26-2022, 05:37 PM	#48
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,993 Likes: 2,624 Liked 2,743 Times in 968 Posts	Re: “Live “ from Norwalk 2022 Larry Hills' Dumbo Q'd # 2, -1.268, 9.332 in FS/D at the 2020 Cajun Classic at Belle Rose Louisiana. The Elephant will fly again! Dare I say a top 16 or better at the Big Go. Larry always has a plan.