LIVE from the Auto Meter Northern Class Nationals!

[Michael Beard]

I apologize for the lack of updates from me - I leave it in the many capable hands from Patsy to Rob Jackson, as well as the live video on www.motormaniatv.com. You know me, I talk/post way too much. We were simply wide open from start to finish today. One thing or another needs attention constantly. HUGE props to the entire staff for taking the reigns. Everyone knows their job, and just flat gets it done. Nitro Joe and Chris Stilwell make a potent, indispensible team running the very challenging program we had laid out today. Redman and Brad Beuchler had their own challenges, and met them head on and proactively, taking extra time to ensure the best prep possible. Friday was the tough day. It's in the books, so it's clear sailing! Last two qualifying runs tomorrow, featuring the AFCO Wheelstand Contest in Q4 presented by IHM Used Parts and Jewell Computing, followed by the $3000 to win NitroPlate S/SS Combo... And then we party!

Congrats to our first race winners!
Tyler Fillipone - Hammerhead/Buckeye S/SS Series Junior Stock
Marty Buth - QuickFuel Quick 32 Stock, presented by Comp Cams
Ricky Decker - QuickFuel Quick 32 Super Stock, presented by Comp Cams

[Michael Beard]

JUNIOR STOCK
WIN Tyler Fillipone O/SA .024 12.406 (12.40) 104.95 mph
R/U Brian Seibenick T/SA -.015 13.574 (13.65) 95.89

Q32 STOCK
WIN Marty Buth Q/SA .040 12.058 (13.50) 108.25 mph
R/U Charlie Downing G/FX .032 10.499 (11.76) 124.78

Q32 SUPER STOCK
WIN Ricky Decker SS/IA .070 11.422 (10.96) 83.10 mph
R/U Mike Skinner SS/BA -.044 9.763 (10.17) 108.22

[Pistol Pete]

Motor Mania TV Video coverage was Great Michael.

I wanted to make this event, but the car didn't get finished yet.

[Larry Hill]

Good morning! Right now it is a partly sunny day! Still a possible shower or 2, but a little warmer, up to 65 this afternoon. We get 2 qualifying runs today, then the combo this evening, then the dinner put on by Loose Rocker! Yesterday was a long day, but fun. As I said before, we won class! Then we were an alternate for the Quick 32. Got beat 1st round, but was fun anyway!

I want to thank all the racers that showed up for this race and especially the ones from Division 5! There are lots of guys here from a long way off. I met some nice people from Mass. also. Thanks for everyone's effort to be here for this special race. We could easily have had an extra 100 or so if Division 1, 2, and 4 had not scheduled races on top of this one. I just hope that Michael was able to make some money on this one, or I doubt that there will be another one.

You have to attend a US Class Nationals to experience the feeling you get seeing all these great cars.

Well more later. Have to get ready to rumble!!!

[pontiacchuck]

what car is charley downing running if new one pictures please

[MikeMoller]

Anybody know, is Bob Michael running the 60's Pontiac? Didn't see it run in any of the videos/coverage.

Thanks

[Jeremy1374]

Mike I believe he broke. He's been loaded up. Don't quote me

[Larry Hill]

117 stockers after this morning's run. 71 more than a second under the index (with .30 being added).

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

Anybody know, is Bob Michael running the 60's Pontiac? Didn't see it run in any of the videos/coverage.

Thanks

Mike, Bob's running the 77 car.

I was going to race the 62 GP, but we had serious engine problems on Thursday.


You can see Bob's 77 on the Motor Mania video.

[Alex Denysenko]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

Anybody know, is Bob Michael running the 60's Pontiac? Didn't see it run in any of the videos/coverage.

Thanks

yes the red 62 grand prix was there but on the trailer when we saw it we heard that he blowed it up real good