Live from Lebanon Valley-NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[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.

[Dave Ribeiro]

Hey Jack or Kenny,

Did anyone have the weather for the TT this morning, also how much did it change for first round ( DA ) ?? Thanks & drive safe...
Happy July 4 th to everyone ..........

[Ken Miele]

Thanks for the intro Jack.

Dave, here are the numbers for this mornings qualifying for Stock.
Temp 76
Humd 49
Bar 29.50
DA 2243

For the first round of Stock it was.....
Temp 82
Humd 33
Bar 29.48
DA 2594

I few picked up this morning, I should have picked up 2, but lost a few on the sixty.

Don't have much info on first round of stock, I know Tim Fletcher won first round in Stock, this is his debut in Stock. Talk about the luck I am having, it was a dead heat for me. Conway and me took the stripe with no margin, .0000. WOW ! When I rolled out of the throttle, I though I had him by wheel. I guess I'm getting to old to know where I'm at.

Super Stock was a little ugly, they just finished. Some guys blew the tires away. I know Thomas Fletcher spun fifteen hundreds along with a few others.

The sun has been out all day and looks like the track was getting beat
up pretty good. Tomorrow morning will be okay, but the afternoon will be tough.

[Ken Miele]

A quick note on Ralph Porpora's qualifying run today. As you see from the picture, traction is not an issue. I talk to Ralph at the end of the track and he said the only damage to the car when it came down was the head lights fell out.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Any new news?