Live from Gainesville

Ken Miele · 03-12-2009, 12:03 PM

Today's weather is not as good as Orlando. This morning it was 1200 ft with high humidity, 80%. First run a 9:30 for me was allot slower then I thought I should go, I missed the tune up. Second run was better but the air was a 1000 ft worse. It looks like most of the fast cars are staying away from the dreaded 1.15 trigger. Our third run should be later today.

The super stocks were flying, they don't seem to be holding back much, class is to tomorrow morning after stocks first round, they were just called for there second qualifying. The only causality I have seen was Sam Biondo driving Phil's Hatari Firebird.. They hurt the motor and I don't think they have a spare.

Bob, no Challengers insight, if I see one I will get a picture.

Hope to have more later.

Rory McNeil · 03-12-2009, 02:59 PM

It appears that the Stock & S/S car counts are down a bunch. I`ve only been to the Gators once, in 94 as a spectator, but I remember that at that race there were more cars than the 128 car limit for both classes.

Larry Hill · 03-12-2009, 04:13 PM

Ken,
Is Iocono really in C/S?
Larry

Ken Miele · 03-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Ray, yes no decals. Its looks great, but I just could not bring myself to take off the decals. If I ever got lucky enough to get to the finals, I would not be a happy camper throwing that kind of money away.

Below are some pics from the last qualifying shot for super stock.

Larry Hill · 03-13-2009, 09:10 AM

Ken,
Looks like you are in the money since you have a bye next round.
Go get 'em!

Patsy & Larry

Ken Miele · 03-13-2009, 12:35 PM

Thanks Larry, I need all the luck I can get. First round started on time. It was tough to dial the car. I ran a ton slow, only thing that saved me was my unusually good light. Bobby was holding, but I think it was because he did not make any full runs during qualifying. The temp was 64, but the humidity was 90%, after my run there was water coming off the top my car, it was humid. The tree was real tough to see. The sunrise was right in your face and the way they block the tree you could not see the bulbs very well. When they started to come down it was like racing at night, bright as can be, at least for me anyway.

Here are some pictures after first round of Super Stock class., they ran right after us.

The red '79 Aspen of Lloyd Wofford looks to be headed for the barn.

The last picture is of Byron Worner after his SS/IA class win.

Ed Wright · 03-13-2009, 02:15 PM

That red Aspen of Lloyd Wofford, that is (was?) Sonny Stancil's car, right? I hope we haven't gained another SS/JA Didge here in Div 4 that runs like that.

03-12-2009, 12:03 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,909 Likes: 478 Liked 17,296 Times in 1,569 Posts	Re: Live from Gainesville Today's weather is not as good as Orlando. This morning it was 1200 ft with high humidity, 80%. First run a 9:30 for me was allot slower then I thought I should go, I missed the tune up. Second run was better but the air was a 1000 ft worse. It looks like most of the fast cars are staying away from the dreaded 1.15 trigger. Our third run should be later today. The super stocks were flying, they don't seem to be holding back much, class is to tomorrow morning after stocks first round, they were just called for there second qualifying. The only causality I have seen was Sam Biondo driving Phil's Hatari Firebird.. They hurt the motor and I don't think they have a spare. Bob, no Challengers insight, if I see one I will get a picture. Hope to have more later.

03-12-2009, 02:59 PM	#2
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,312 Likes: 323 Liked 1,106 Times in 303 Posts	Re: Live from Gainesville It appears that the Stock & S/S car counts are down a bunch. I`ve only been to the Gators once, in 94 as a spectator, but I remember that at that race there were more cars than the 128 car limit for both classes. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

03-12-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,670 Likes: 1,967 Liked 10,902 Times in 2,255 Posts	Re: Live from Gainesville Ken, Is Iocono really in C/S? Larry __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,909 Likes: 478 Liked 17,296 Times in 1,569 Posts	Re: Live from Gainesville Ray, yes no decals. Its looks great, but I just could not bring myself to take off the decals. If I ever got lucky enough to get to the finals, I would not be a happy camper throwing that kind of money away. Below are some pics from the last qualifying shot for super stock. Attached Thumbnails

03-13-2009, 09:10 AM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,670 Likes: 1,967 Liked 10,902 Times in 2,255 Posts	Re: Live from Gainesville Ken, Looks like you are in the money since you have a bye next round. Go get 'em! Patsy & Larry __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-13-2009, 12:35 PM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,909 Likes: 478 Liked 17,296 Times in 1,569 Posts	Re: Live from Gainesville Thanks Larry, I need all the luck I can get. First round started on time. It was tough to dial the car. I ran a ton slow, only thing that saved me was my unusually good light. Bobby was holding, but I think it was because he did not make any full runs during qualifying. The temp was 64, but the humidity was 90%, after my run there was water coming off the top my car, it was humid. The tree was real tough to see. The sunrise was right in your face and the way they block the tree you could not see the bulbs very well. When they started to come down it was like racing at night, bright as can be, at least for me anyway. Here are some pictures after first round of Super Stock class., they ran right after us. The red '79 Aspen of Lloyd Wofford looks to be headed for the barn. The last picture is of Byron Worner after his SS/IA class win. Attached Thumbnails

03-13-2009, 02:15 PM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Live from Gainesville That red Aspen of Lloyd Wofford, that is (was?) Sonny Stancil's car, right? I hope we haven't gained another SS/JA Didge here in Div 4 that runs like that. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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