Live from Reading, PA - NHRA Keystone Nationals

[Comp 798]

A good idea Ron. Should have come up before. Just like National Opens. But would many of the older cars want to show how fast they can be?

C/SA 10.09 129.80 04/28/13 Gary Richard - Bay Shore, NY
'69 Chevy

National record.

That's 1.31 under..... just one example. Old 396 with iron heads. Not exactly beat to death as they would have you believe.

LT1's and LS1's really show their hand?

[Ken Miele]

Its been a busy day, and I see DRC has all the latest action up. I have lots of photos and 5 in car cams. It will take awhile to get them edited and uploaded, so please check back.

Some impressive times in the FS class with Mike Skinner running 8.50's and David Barton running 8.70's Victor Cagnazzi took Dave Connolly out on hole shot. Victor had the performance advantage the round before but spun hard against Dave. It should be a close final with David and Victor. Victor's COPO is running stick for those who did not know.

I will be back....


Guys, please stay on topic, I understand some don't like whats happening with the FS class, but I'm doing a live from not I hate NHRA from. There already is a Thread to post on.
http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=55144

[Mickey Whaley]

Originally Posted by Comp 798

A good idea Ron. Should have come up before. Just like National Opens. But would many of the older cars want to show how fast they can be?

C/SA 10.09 129.80 04/28/13 Gary Richard - Bay Shore, NY
'69 Chevy

National record.

That's 1.31 under..... just one example. Old 396 with iron heads. Not exactly beat to death as they would have you believe.

LT1's and LS1's really show their hand?

oh I think he owns walmart can go as fast as he wants

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

oh I think he owns walmart can go as fast as he wants

I thought it was radio shack or something.....
either way as fast as he wants

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by HR9121

I thought it was radio shack or something.....
either way as fast as he wants

Gary Richard is the CEO of P.C. Richard which is the largest chain of private, family owned electronics and appliance stores in the United States. The first store opened in 1909, and all of their stores are located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. P.C. Richard is also the sponsor of the Div.1 National Open series, and Gary is a big supporter of Sportsman racing in general.

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by Superfan1

Gary Richard is the CEO of P.C. Richard which is the largest chain of private, family owned electronics and appliance stores in the United States. The first store opened in 1909, and all of their stores are located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. P.C. Richard is also the sponsor of the Div.1 National Open series, and Gary is a big supporter of Sportsman racing in general.

Yes I know who he is.......I was just pulling Mickey's chain. Now back to the race.....

[Ken Miele]

We finished over an hour ago getting everything done in a timely fashion. Tomorrow stock will be getting two rounds instead of the one in the morning. Pending weather caused the schedule change.

First set of photos are from Super Stock in the lanes. The in car cam is Richard Kay in is 69 Valiant SS/BM. The video is a little shaky, my new camera mount is given me some issues, so todays videos will not be perfect.

[Ken Miele]

More Super Stock in the lanes.

This video is David Barton driving Jim Daniels 68 Hemi Dart.

[Ken Miele]

First round FS/B, Sal Biondo vs David Barton, with David getting the win.

[Jack Matyas]

Hi kids - Well I must say today was a super day to be at the races as they had it all here at Maple Grove - plenty of great class runoffs along with the Factory Showdown deal - then throw in S/S qualifying for good measure .What more can you ask for ?

Took a few pics during the day but I got a little busy - I'll sort thru them and post ASAP .