Live from Lebanon Valley-NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

Test n tune news -- not much to report other the track here is very good - haven't heard one person complain about traction .......as for numbers the only good run I've seen or heard about is Mark Markow's best ever pass of 9.22 in SS/TB .Still two hours left but the weather is not producing big horsepower today so ...........

Dave -- Sounds great going up the Pennsy pike but 300 miles ? My way was 214 .

Pictured below are Lenny Williams , Angelo DiTocco , Gary Parker and Vic Santos .

[Jack Matyas]

Testing is over and not much news except for one or two little items -- The Smyth family had their new Drag Pack AA/SA car out and promply spun so bad it went sideways a couple of carlengths out - they'll get it figured out . Secondly the Fletcher family had their 69 Camaro out for test n tune and if you look real close in the picture you'll see the only new thing .......................... Just shows that Dan really can change with the times .

[Dion Hildebrandt]

looks like a little drag pack avoiding tactics

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Dion Hildebrandt

looks like a little drag pack avoiding tactics

Maybe he needs to have Sorensen to ship him a new 'bullet'...worked for him and looked like it would have even if Gaynor had hooked that beautiful DP up on their heads up run.

Nevertheless, Fletcher in E looks strange...no Merryfield sightings I assume.

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Maybe he needs to have Sorensen to ship him a new 'bullet'...worked for him and looked like it would have even if Gaynor had hooked that beautiful DP up on their heads up run.

Nevertheless, Fletcher in E looks strange...no Merryfield sightings I assume.

Plenty of Merryfield sightings, you just have to know where to look. Merryfield sighted driving the offensive drag pack on the block, many dirty looks earned and cleary thinking of drinking beer. Merryfield sighted loading the car on the trailer dressed in business atire and drinking beer. Removing the F from the windows, struggling with the bikes on the bike rack, charging the batteries and drinking beer. Hauling the trash out and drinking beer. Soon there shall be pool cleaning and drinking of beer. In the early AM there shall be many miles on the treadmill, pondering of what class to run, a brisk tow out to LV, and no drinking of beer.

[Greg Barsamian]

Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

Plenty of Merryfield sightings, you just have to know where to look. Merryfield sighted driving the offensive drag pack on the block, many dirty looks earned and cleary thinking of drinking beer. Merryfield sighted loading the car on the trailer dressed in business atire and drinking beer. Removing the F from the windows, struggling with the bikes on the bike rack, charging the batteries and drinking beer. Hauling the trash out and drinking beer. Soon there shall be pool cleaning and drinking of beer. In the early AM there shall be many miles on the treadmill, pondering of what class to run, a brisk tow out to LV, and no drinking of beer.

Hey Eric, Your nothern neighbor (F/SA) "bailed out" on attending the LVD race!
(even with the hit) after Bristol!

That car is For Sale!

The "Rumor from Vacationland" is If the "Team Oak Tree boyz" keeps pushing, they'll convince MC "Hammer" to buy a DP!

Teuton should LOVE hearing that!
Lucky Strike!

[Jack Matyas]

Shortage of cars ?? I don't think so as I'm told we're past last years numbers and already over 500 here - parking seems to be the biggest problem this morning for track workers.And the place is jammin' - everyone is upbeat about this race and the great weather coming at us the next few days .

And now a word for our sponsor - well almost - this morning I got to meet Bernie - the Diamond RV tech and I couldn't resist throwing an oddball problem or two at him just to see -- you know -- like a test and he passed with flying colors .....wish I had a guy like him working for me ! ! Anyway those who signed up to get service or adjustments here at the track I'm sure were pleased - pictured below is Al Mark along with Bernie working on Al's stuff and as you'll see Al is all smiles --- and he's tough .Everyone is happy except Bobby Broadbent -- he had a problem in his coach and still needs a 9 volt battery and if you have one offer it to him -- but stand back ! ! ! Wayyyyyyyyy back .

This morning while out for a walk I noticed a round cylinder type thing in the corner of a certain sponsor's trailer - not sure but could it be .........Nah --- well maybe ---we'll see . Hint-- it had some writing on it -- what's a Busch ?????

They just called SuperStreet to the lanes ..........

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Nevertheless, Fletcher in E looks strange...

Strange ?? Here's the full story - Dan will not be driving his 69 Camaro in E/SA -- but his son Timmy will - so one would say what's Dan gonna drive ? Try this - Dan will drive Billy Lebers' D/SA 68 Camaro -- talk about silly season ................Stay in your seats - more coming at ya .

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Strange ?? Here's the full story - Dan will not be driving his 69 Camaro in E/SA -- but his son Timmy will - so one would say what's Dan gonna drive ? Try this - Dan will drive Billy Lebers' D/SA 68 Camaro -- talk about silly season ................Stay in your seats - more coming at ya .

Think the silly season will get more so when Seattle rolls around; Fletcher's been known to shake some trees on the Western Swing.

[chris ok]

did he change classes?
probably a nice drive east on 90 for him too from rochester. my neices just returned there to rush/henrietta yesterday from LI.
Good luck to all and enjoy.