Live from Maple Grove Raceway - NHRA Auto Plus Nationals

[Bobby Fazio]

It is my understanding that qualifying is on Friday and eliminations are on Saturday. Will super stock class be on Friday or Saturday?

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

Thank you Jack
Is there anywhere to leave a Rig till next week as per NHRA

They can be left @ the VF parking lot we're now in - with full security .

[Bob Hochrun]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Here's the poop - the sportsman part of this race has been moved to next weekend - parking will begin Wednesday night and all day Thursday - Friday we will have 2 time shots and elims Saturday and Sunday .They will make every effort to have "regular" SS class elims .

I'm sure many of you have questions so just post 'em and I'll try to answer .

Most thought it was a very nice gesture on the part of NHRA to send Bob Lang ( Division One Director ) and Lex Dudas ( VP and GM of Maple Grove ) out to personally tell us whats going on and what will be in our future -- many thanks to both of them as I'm sure it wasn't easy to face what could have been a real "mob scene" .

rumor has it that are going to run comp tomorrow any word on this?

[Superfan1]

If they run Comp. or Alcohol cars tomorrow, does anyone have an idea of what time this would occur?

[hookdaddy]

and - I assume our driver & crew tickets will be accepted both weekends should anyone want to attend the pro sessions

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by hookdaddy

and - I assume our driver & crew tickets will be accepted both weekends should anyone want to attend the pro sessions

You bet - they are good both weekends ..........

[Wade Mahaffey]

I feel bad for everyone that was there already, but at least they did'nt string you along till Sunday. I have been involved in several of those back in the late 90s. They have learned to make the call in a reasonable time frame. On the good side, no pros in the way next week and better weather. Also all those fans along the road to the lanes will be long gone. This rain bites the big one, I had two trees from Irene take out 24 ft of my shop, and I am rebuilding it myself. Have'nt had a good couple of clean days since. Can't stand much more of this stuff

Wade Mahaffey

[lydia428]

Kenny or Jack

Are they moving most of the rigs out tonight. We don't want to come and get our rig and still be blocked in?

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by lydia428

Kenny or Jack

Are they moving most of the rigs out tonight. We don't want to come and get our rig and still be blocked in?

About 20 % moved out tonight and maybe another 40-50 % will leave in the early AM .Some are staying put till next week .......

[jwsamuel]

Originally Posted by Superfan1

If they run Comp. or Alcohol cars tomorrow, does anyone have an idea of what time this would occur?

Nothing is running on Thursday.

Jim