"Live From" NHRA SuperNationals Englishtown, NJ

[Ken Miele]

Just a quick report on comp today. Lee Zane broke a converter and put some trans oil on the track, we had some down time. But comp was done before the rains came.

The usual cars were at the top, although David Rampy was a surprise. I know he is fast, but I rarely see him qualify at the top.

Frank Aragona made a great run as always. I would say the weather is okay. it was 82, humidity 48 and bar was 29.73 the da 2500ft, with a 2-4 mph head wind.

A couple of guys had some trouble getting down the track, but for the most part the track was in good shape.

I hope to get some comp pictures tomorrow, just did not have the time today.

[Ken Miele]

Unfortunately there was a fatality here, and the track has been down for some time. Racing will start at 4:00 starting with Motorcycle.

Super Gas and Comp are done for the day. Super Stock and Super Comp are schedule to run later, but that could change.

Its tough when you loose someone at the track, its very quite, somber like.

I will post more details later. I think we would all agree that the family comes first and I would not want to post rumors or speculate on such a tragedy.

As I type this, NHRA has released the name of the driver. Neal Parker age 58 died of injuries when his Alcohol Funny car did not stop and hit the retaining devices. Condolences to his family.

[Ken Miele]

Schedule for the day.

[Ken Miele]

Sorry I did not do such a great job with the live reports. I will try to get more info at the next race.

Congrats to Sal Biondo for his win and Anthony Bertozzi for his runner up.