Live from Lebanon Valley-NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[W J]

Thanks for the great reports Jack and Ken....some great superstock cars/drivers in the game after round 1. I know it probably won't happen, but would sure love to see a matchup between either of the SS/AH '68 Hemi'cudas ( Al Smyth & Larry Perkins) and John Armstrong's SS/AA '69 427 Corvette--all 3 are strong 8 second monsters.........(Ken, if you get a chance to snap a pic of these 3 cars, it'd be greatly appreciated)....what a treat to have them and all the other great ones that showed here in this tough field.....good luck to everyone still standing in SS and Stock.....tomorrow's supposed to be nasty hot... WJ

[Dave Ribeiro]

Ken,

Thanks for the info & Good Luck tomorrow .... Keep us informed
when you can and thanks for all you & Jack do for us racers.
As you know that first round is always tough ....

[Ken Miele]

Good morning all. Its another beautiful day, although getting warm fast here at Lebanon Valley. It is supposed to reach the lower 90's today. Super Gas is out first followed Super Street then Stock, schedule start time is 9:30.

[X-TECH MAN]

Good luck Ken. Lets see you back up your National event win. Thanks for the photos and reports.

[Ken Miele]

Thanks Terry, 2nd round of stock is done as you can see on DRC. The numbers for the 2nd were a little slower then yesterday.

Temp85
Humd39
Bar29.33
DA3070
head wind 4-5mph

The sun is going to take a toll on the track today, yesterday the Super Stockers were having a tough time. Cars that I never see spin could not get a hold of the track.


I see one heads up for 3rd round of Stock. Fletcher and Farrell. It will be a while before stock runs again.

Super Stock has been called to the lanes. I'm heading up to the lanes now to see how the handle the starting line.

[Bryan Worner]

My guess will be not good. It will be a one lane race track again! Maybe not this morning so much but the later rounds. What bothers me about this is nothing is done about it! Year after year we go to this ****hole and it seems to get worse. The track personnel just stand there and watch car after car blow the tires off! The "new" track surface is one of the bumpiest I've ever raced on! And the starting line and burnout box are the absolute worst!

They are more worried about checking drivers for their wristbands than taking care of the racing surface! And not once did I see a water truck going around to wet down any pit road in that dust bowl!

Good luck to all that are still there.

[Jack Matyas]

Good afternoon - Well I'm back in Bethlehem and my points at home are padded a bit by my trip home yesterday for sure . With the help of Kenny who is still in and a few helpers and spies I'll try and keep you up to date as to whats happening at the "Valley" .

S/S rd 3 -I'm told the track was very good for this round with no spin issues. Sal got another bye ...can you believe it .Fetch over Iacono -- Franco over Leber -- Marc LaBrecque moves on .....Attitude at 3300 ft --- 88 degrees with a strong headwind .

Stock rd3 should be out in 40 minutes or so .......

Go Kenny ..................

[Jack Matyas]

[QUOTE=Bryan Worner;196026

They are more worried about checking drivers for their wristbands than taking care of the racing surface! And not once did I see a water truck going around to wet down any pit road in that dust bowl!

Bryan -- I have to agree here as yesterday I saw 4 wheelers going down the lane you're in and I couldn't believe the amount of dust they were throwing up - pitiful , just pitiful .Wetting the lanes down would have helped a bunch ..............

[W J]

Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

My guess will be not good. It will be a one lane race track again! Maybe not this morning so much but the later rounds. What bothers me about this is nothing is done about it! Year after year we go to this ****hole and it seems to get worse. The track personnel just stand there and watch car after car blow the tires off! The "new" track surface is one of the bumpiest I've ever raced on! And the starting line and burnout box are the absolute worst!

They are more worried about checking drivers for their wristbands than taking care of the racing surface! And not once did I see a water truck going around to wet down any pit road in that dust bowl!

Good luck to all that are still there.

Just wondering out loud if these comments regarding LVD track conditions and services at this race were more harsh than necessary....? Anyone? WJ