Live from Lebanon Valley-NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

Hot off the presses -- Sportsman are finished for today .

After two passes in Stock ----
1- Merryfield -1.115
2- Frazier -.988
3- Kreeber -.945
4- Sepanek -.929
5-Fink -.917
6-Shaul - .913
7-Salemi -..904
8-Bednez-.903
9-Sansone -.893
10-Monahan-.884

As you will see from the pics folks were watching everything right down to Stock .

[AC]

Jack what did my old car run, the red stang. Also is the "In Memory of Mike Scott" sticker still on the back window. I told Larry never to take it off.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by AC

Jack what did my old car run, the red stang. Also is the "In Memory of Mike Scott" sticker still on the back window. I told Larry never to take it off.

AC -- Looks like your old ride went to the number 71 spot with an ET of 12.295........can't remember if the sticker was still on .........car looked very clean when I took pictures yesterday ....caught my eye in the lanes !

[Butch Sentner]

Good morning Jack,

I see you`re having fun racing. That`s great!
Things sure have changed, that`s why I enjoy reading this forum.
I`m at my house at the beach with my grandkids having a nice holiday weekend.
Good luck at the races today!

Butch

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning - One would think that without Sportsman cars running last night ( there were a few clean-ups so all racers got their allotted runs in - see pics below ) but it was anything but boring -the Alcohol guys along with Top Sportsman tried their best to put on a good show to semi-filled house .........and then there were those Pro Stock Sleds -- I personally don't get them but my hats off to anyone who goes 8.50 @150 mph on a snowmobile.......not me ..never ever ! ! At the end of the evening we got to watch the Diamond RV sponsored fireworks show -- pretty neat deal -- most of the show was your normal flash / bang stuff but the last few minutes were neat for sure with some displays everyone enjoyed .

Ok -- Lets talk about this morning -- SuperStreet is to lead off at 8:30 followed by Stock i'm told .The nice unseasonable weather is continuing this morning and is still chilly at this hour with the temp not yet reaching 60 but again a bright sunny morning - looking out my window i'm seeing folks with light jackets on......July 3rd ??

Pictured below is Dave Pickernell (Donnie Carrolls' partner /sidekick getting a lesson in generator maintence and repair from Bernie (the Diamond RV tech ) who seemed to be everywhere this weekend fixing RV's ..........he's kind of like the Energizer Bunny -- just keeps fixing and fixing ......well you get it .

Back a little later ......

[Jack Matyas]

They did a quick turn around on us -- 30 minutes after our time run they called us for first round and you would think that was a good thing .... but not today .Many including myself were caught up in all of a sudden there was wind and much more temp - in less than an hour racers slowed up as much as 5 to 6 -- who would think ? Me - I lost a squeaker by .007 -- don't you hate when that happens ? Good news -- there will be another race .Think I'll go take some photos and cool off awhile .................

[Jack Matyas]

Well gang here's the thing - I just found out that SuperStock isn't going to run until late this afternoon and along with the fact I can't earn any more points here this weekend I've decided to go somewhere else where I can earn some -- another race - nahhh - but if I hit the road now I can pick up the Mrs. in Bethlehem and be in Atlantic City by dinner time - and that my friends will earn some points -- trust me its a long season and one needs all the points that can be earned .

I just spoke with Kenny and you should have seen his face when I told 'em he was back to work this weekend filling in for me ..........be kind to him please as writing and taking pictures are not his thing ......but he loves racing and both fans and racers so you'll be in good hands .........till the next time ..........and there will be a next time ! ! !

[Mack Reeves]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Well gang here's the thing - I just found out that SuperStock isn't going to run until late this afternoon and along with the fact I can't earn any more points here this weekend I've decided to go somewhere else where I can earn some -- another race - nahhh - but if I hit the road now I can pick up the Mrs. in Bethlehem and be in Atlantic City by dinner time - and that my friends will earn some points -- trust me its a long season and one needs all the points that can be earned .

I just spoke with Kenny and you should have seen his face when I told 'em he was back to work this weekend filling in for me ..........be kind to him please as writing and taking pictures are not his thing ......but he loves racing and both fans and racers so you'll be in good hands .........till the next time ..........and there will be a next time ! ! !

I understand totally Jack... Make the points where they will do you the most good!!!! Sounds like a great plan to me......

[Mike Brogniez]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Well gang here's the thing - I just found out that SuperStock isn't going to run until late this afternoon and along with the fact I can't earn any more points here this weekend I've decided to go somewhere else where I can earn some -- another race - nahhh - but if I hit the road now I can pick up the Mrs. in Bethlehem and be in Atlantic City by dinner time - and that my friends will earn some points -- trust me its a long season and one needs all the points that can be earned .

I just spoke with Kenny and you should have seen his face when I told 'em he was back to work this weekend filling in for me ..........be kind to him please as writing and taking pictures are not his thing ......but he loves racing and both fans and racers so you'll be in good hands .........till the next time ..........and there will be a next time ! ! !

Good move Jack, home points are just as valuable if not more than grade points.
Have a safe trip back home.