LIVE from Martin, MI IHRA Nitro Jam

Michael Beard · 08-08-2015, 09:35 AM

We had a surprisingly nice day yesterday to open up qualifying at US 131 Motorsports Park. Low 80s and pretty comfortable. Stock got two runs in, and one in Super Stock before a piddly little shower popped up in the middle of the Pro show, despite the all-clear forecast for the day, which they later revised to 60% once the weather entertainment people figured out that they were wet. ;-) The rest of the sportsman qualifying was scrapped, and it was late before they were finally able to get it dry and finish the Pro session.

Today, Saturday, we once again had a 10% forecast, which is quickly being revised upwards as more pop-up showers materialize. It's very spotty, but is managing to find the dragstrip. Studying the map in motion on Weather Underground, it appears to be originating right at the state line in the middle of the lake. We are considering a declaration of war against Wisconsin, because it's obviously their fault. Don't make us come over there!

Inbetween these showers, we are scheduled for one final qualifying run, and then into eliminations. Probably going to be a long day with this hit n miss stuff.

Scott Stillings has debuted his new Fastburn B/CM Vega Wagon. Looks sharp! Will try to get some pics. Mike Warren has his unique V/SA Camaro here, and there's a show-quality U/SA Chevy II that often runs this event.

The fields are pretty light, which is a shame, as it's guaranteed $1500/win, $900 R/U, and at a great facility. The TSI timing system is gone, having been replaced late last fall with an Accutime. They're a little more prevalent down south, but are popping up more and more up north as well.

Michael Beard · 08-08-2015, 11:10 AM

Dried and back to racing!

Watch live on www.motormaniatv.com

rlytch · 08-08-2015, 12:12 PM

Thanks for the report Michael. Good luck!

Dave Turner · 08-08-2015, 02:46 PM

A pic or two of Mike Warren's Camaro would be nice?

Michael Beard · 08-08-2015, 04:04 PM

Well, John Frech packaged me up first round, so I will leave you with MotorManiaTV... .028 dead 8, no good. Will post some pics on www.facebook.com/LooseRocker and try to transfer some over here when I get home.

MIKE3554 · 08-09-2015, 08:15 AM

Dave Turner you have a PM.

Mike Warren 3554 V/SA

08-08-2015, 09:35 AM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	LIVE from Martin, MI IHRA Nitro Jam We had a surprisingly nice day yesterday to open up qualifying at US 131 Motorsports Park. Low 80s and pretty comfortable. Stock got two runs in, and one in Super Stock before a piddly little shower popped up in the middle of the Pro show, despite the all-clear forecast for the day, which they later revised to 60% once the weather entertainment people figured out that they were wet. ;-) The rest of the sportsman qualifying was scrapped, and it was late before they were finally able to get it dry and finish the Pro session. Today, Saturday, we once again had a 10% forecast, which is quickly being revised upwards as more pop-up showers materialize. It's very spotty, but is managing to find the dragstrip. Studying the map in motion on Weather Underground, it appears to be originating right at the state line in the middle of the lake. We are considering a declaration of war against Wisconsin, because it's obviously their fault. Don't make us come over there! Inbetween these showers, we are scheduled for one final qualifying run, and then into eliminations. Probably going to be a long day with this hit n miss stuff. Scott Stillings has debuted his new Fastburn B/CM Vega Wagon. Looks sharp! Will try to get some pics. Mike Warren has his unique V/SA Camaro here, and there's a show-quality U/SA Chevy II that often runs this event. The fields are pretty light, which is a shame, as it's guaranteed $1500/win, $900 R/U, and at a great facility. The TSI timing system is gone, having been replaced late last fall with an Accutime. They're a little more prevalent down south, but are popping up more and more up north as well. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-08-2015, 11:10 AM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Martin, MI IHRA Nitro Jam Dried and back to racing! Watch live on www.motormaniatv.com __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-08-2015, 12:12 PM	#3
rlytch Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jacksonville, Arkansas now Jacksonville N.C. Posts: 64 Likes: 57 Liked 58 Times in 18 Posts	Re: LIVE from Martin, MI IHRA Nitro Jam Thanks for the report Michael. Good luck!

08-08-2015, 02:46 PM	#4
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: LIVE from Martin, MI IHRA Nitro Jam A pic or two of Mike Warren's Camaro would be nice? __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

08-08-2015, 04:04 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Martin, MI IHRA Nitro Jam Well, John Frech packaged me up first round, so I will leave you with MotorManiaTV... .028 dead 8, no good. Will post some pics on www.facebook.com/LooseRocker and try to transfer some over here when I get home. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-09-2015, 08:15 AM	#6
MIKE3554 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LIVE from Martin, MI IHRA Nitro Jam Dave Turner you have a PM. Mike Warren 3554 V/SA

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