Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals

[thomas sheehan]

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]

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]

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]

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.