"Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway

Jeff Teuton · 04-10-2014, 09:04 AM

I think the message from Ken about the mh is right on. Since the 50's, I have slept in the race car, in the bed of the tow truck, under the tow truck. My idea now is at least two roof airs, at least an 8500 genset, and adequate beverages. Remember towing hubs? I think you can still buy them.

lstanford · 04-10-2014, 09:12 AM

Sleeping in race cars. No wonder why all of us old farts have bad backs.

Ed Wright · 04-10-2014, 09:30 AM

I thought I had really arrived when I got my towing hubs. No more pulling/putting in the drive shaft. Take off the tow bar, put on the slicks and race that sucker. First time Carroll Caudle, Pete Peery and myself all went to Pomona together we were all on towing hubs and tow bars. I skipped the open trailer later, and built myself a ramp truck.

Ken Miele · 04-10-2014, 12:41 PM

If todays weather is like the rest of the week it will be perfect race conditions. I can not remember having so many nice days in a row for racing. A light breeze with blue skies and the temps in the low 70's.

As you see lots of maintenance going on. Tech was light with only a few cars every so often. Looks like NHRA has lot of help an things are running smooth. They have been prepping the track for last two days.

I will be back later with more photos, and hopefully some interesting stories.

Larry Hill · 04-10-2014, 02:27 PM

Ken make sure you have a spare spindle for the Firebird, and have a pit crew lined up to change it.

Good luck!

Ken Miele · 04-10-2014, 04:58 PM

Hey Larry, I don't have any spindles, but I do have lots of help.

Here are some shots of the day. David Ficacci's 1969 Camaro with fresh paint, and it looks great. I noticed lots of D1 regulars, along with some car as far away as D5 and D6.

Alex Denysenko · 04-11-2014, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Ken make sure you have a spare spindle for the Firebird, and have a pit crew lined up to change it.

Good luck!

What? ANOTHER GM RECALL???

Rich Biebel · 04-11-2014, 12:55 PM

Go Ken...

HandOverFist · 04-10-2014, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Teuton

I think the message from Ken about the mh is right on. Since the 50's, I have slept in the race car, in the bed of the tow truck, under the tow truck. My idea now is at least two roof airs, at least an 8500 genset, and adequate beverages. Remember towing hubs? I think you can still buy them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FREEWHEELERZ...274ff8&vxp=mtr

Lyn Smith · 04-10-2014, 05:44 PM

Wow $950. for the pair of the towing hubs!!!My first trailer only cost $750. brand new!!

04-10-2014, 09:04 AM	#1
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway I think the message from Ken about the mh is right on. Since the 50's, I have slept in the race car, in the bed of the tow truck, under the tow truck. My idea now is at least two roof airs, at least an 8500 genset, and adequate beverages. Remember towing hubs? I think you can still buy them. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

04-10-2014, 09:12 AM	#2
lstanford Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 312 Likes: 1 Liked 134 Times in 32 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway Sleeping in race cars. No wonder why all of us old farts have bad backs.

04-10-2014, 09:30 AM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway I thought I had really arrived when I got my towing hubs. No more pulling/putting in the drive shaft. Take off the tow bar, put on the slicks and race that sucker. First time Carroll Caudle, Pete Peery and myself all went to Pomona together we were all on towing hubs and tow bars. I skipped the open trailer later, and built myself a ramp truck. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

04-10-2014, 12:41 PM	#4
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,560 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway If todays weather is like the rest of the week it will be perfect race conditions. I can not remember having so many nice days in a row for racing. A light breeze with blue skies and the temps in the low 70's. As you see lots of maintenance going on. Tech was light with only a few cars every so often. Looks like NHRA has lot of help an things are running smooth. They have been prepping the track for last two days. I will be back later with more photos, and hopefully some interesting stories. Attached Thumbnails

04-10-2014, 02:27 PM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,720 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway Ken make sure you have a spare spindle for the Firebird, and have a pit crew lined up to change it. Good luck! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

04-10-2014, 04:58 PM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,560 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway Hey Larry, I don't have any spindles, but I do have lots of help. Here are some shots of the day. David Ficacci's 1969 Camaro with fresh paint, and it looks great. I noticed lots of D1 regulars, along with some car as far away as D5 and D6. Attached Thumbnails

04-11-2014, 12:55 PM	#8
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway Go Ken... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R Last edited by Rich Biebel; 04-11-2014 at 02:57 PM.

04-10-2014, 05:44 PM	#10
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,204 Likes: 286 Liked 979 Times in 197 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National zMAX Dragway Wow $950. for the pair of the towing hubs!!!My first trailer only cost $750. brand new!!

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