Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals

Dan Fletcher · 08-19-2009, 06:28 AM

how about a few pics of the newly paved and nicely manicured roads out into the field that we get buried in year after year...ok, then at least of all the stone they put down...

not really lol'ing...

keith ohanesian · 08-19-2009, 06:41 AM

Dan come on!! how about a picture of all the tires the stone punctures year after year.. This is the only race where you need to carry your spare tire to pass tech.

BKSG1198 · 08-19-2009, 07:00 AM

Jack,
Look forward to hearing your updates throughout the weekend since I'm saving my money and staying home this year.

Rob K.

AC · 08-19-2009, 09:01 AM

i forget who made it but i have a t shirt, NED Never Ending Drizzle!!

That sucks hope its nice out i am bring my son down for the weekend to hangout at the track.

ChevyII · 08-19-2009, 09:22 AM

Jack,

Thanks for sharing the photos. The Grove is still one of the tracks with the best surroundings ie. tall trees, Amish horse drawn buggies, winding entrance roads and I miss this place.

Don't miss the line up to get in though...Vegas has spoiled us!

Good Luck this weekend and keep the pictures coming.

Mike Ferstl
PitMatCanada Distributor
SG SR 6091

John Mason · 08-19-2009, 09:47 AM

Jack said
"Special thanks to Geico Motorsports who had their 18 wheeler in line and ran the engine almost all night - don't know which was louder -- the diesel engine or their air conditioner when it kicked in .Running a generator is one thing but the rig engine is something else....I would have liked to strangle that little gecho........"

I usually get blessed by pitting next to the guy with the $300 Chinese 4500W generator, the 90db kind, who starts it as soon as he arrives and only shuts it off to refill the tank.
I miss the old days of Division 1 racing, but not the weather. Matching temps and humidity are too much.
Good luck.

Dave Turner · 08-19-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyII

Jack,

Thanks for sharing the photos. The Grove is still one of the tracks with the best surroundings ie. tall trees, Amish horse drawn buggies, winding entrance roads and I miss this place.

Don't miss the line up to get in though...Vegas has spoiled us!

Good Luck this weekend and keep the pictures coming.

Mike Ferstl
PitMatCanada Distributor
SG SR 6091

Hey Mike, do you think it would help if I forward Jack's pics to TMP; attn: "Facilities Maintenance"?

SIGH.....

W J · 08-19-2009, 11:30 AM

Jack, I hope Hurricane Bill stays away from you guys down there this wknd.....keep those great reports/pics coming!

WJ

Jack Matyas · 08-19-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

how about a few pics of the newly paved and nicely manicured roads out into the field that we get buried in year after year...ok, then at least of all the stone they put down...

not really lol'ing...

Dan -- Ya shouda got here earlier like your buddy Michael Iacono who landed one of the premier parking spots in all of the Maple Grove pits ............

Bob Bender · 08-19-2009, 01:32 PM

Jack keep up the good up dates........I have to work this week.

08-19-2009, 06:28 AM	#1
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 493 Likes: 129 Liked 1,045 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals how about a few pics of the newly paved and nicely manicured roads out into the field that we get buried in year after year...ok, then at least of all the stone they put down... not really lol'ing... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

08-19-2009, 06:41 AM	#2
keith ohanesian Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 392 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Dan come on!! how about a picture of all the tires the stone punctures year after year.. This is the only race where you need to carry your spare tire to pass tech. __________________ No prep is king

08-19-2009, 07:00 AM	#3
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,630 Likes: 96 Liked 1,286 Times in 393 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Jack, Look forward to hearing your updates throughout the weekend since I'm saving my money and staying home this year. Rob K.

08-19-2009, 09:01 AM	#4
AC Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 170 Likes: 29 Liked 66 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals i forget who made it but i have a t shirt, NED Never Ending Drizzle!! That sucks hope its nice out i am bring my son down for the weekend to hangout at the track.

08-19-2009, 09:22 AM	#5
ChevyII Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 263 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Jack, Thanks for sharing the photos. The Grove is still one of the tracks with the best surroundings ie. tall trees, Amish horse drawn buggies, winding entrance roads and I miss this place. Don't miss the line up to get in though...Vegas has spoiled us! Good Luck this weekend and keep the pictures coming. Mike Ferstl PitMatCanada Distributor SG SR 6091

08-19-2009, 09:47 AM	#6
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Jack said "Special thanks to Geico Motorsports who had their 18 wheeler in line and ran the engine almost all night - don't know which was louder -- the diesel engine or their air conditioner when it kicked in .Running a generator is one thing but the rig engine is something else....I would have liked to strangle that little gecho........" I usually get blessed by pitting next to the guy with the $300 Chinese 4500W generator, the 90db kind, who starts it as soon as he arrives and only shuts it off to refill the tank. I miss the old days of Division 1 racing, but not the weather. Matching temps and humidity are too much. Good luck. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

08-19-2009, 11:30 AM	#8
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Jack, I hope Hurricane Bill stays away from you guys down there this wknd.....keep those great reports/pics coming! WJ

08-19-2009, 01:32 PM	#10
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,734 Likes: 1,599 Liked 460 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals Jack keep up the good up dates........I have to work this week. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

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