"Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals

dragracerray · 03-10-2022, 09:12 AM

I wonder if an online petition might convince NHRA? Ken's viewership could create a huge petition. Ray

butch8908 · 03-10-2022, 09:55 AM

Yo Ken,
That just doesn’t make sense to most all of us. They have their National Dragster photographers and Auto Imagery, which shows 3 employees in Glendale, Ca. And they are always there for the “show” but not always for sportsman. Hopefully they will rethink their decision, it’s not like you are selling them.
I’ll continue from the bleachers and posting here for all to see without any watermarks or copyright restrictions.
Good luck with the race and the weather.

Ken Miele · 03-10-2022, 11:22 AM

Hey guys, thanks for the support, it is what it is.

It looks like today will be a washout. We had to get at least 2 inches of rain last night. It stopped about 7am, but it started up just as they called Stock to the lanes. Its coming down pretty good now. I will update if anything changes. I do have some more photos and will post later.

Dyno · 03-10-2022, 11:22 AM

NHRA was out early drying the track this morning. They were to the point of dragging and spraying the track when it started to rain, AGAIN! Racers are pulling out and NHRA will carry over the entry. Many pit areas are little lakes.

Mike Pearson · 03-10-2022, 11:58 AM

Getting a heavy blast of rain here at the track now. Once that passes it should start to improve. The front is passing through now. Keep your fingers crossed we get to run.

Michael Compton · 03-10-2022, 12:35 PM

From the conversation via email I had with Mr. Jeffrey Young, your access will be granted for the weekend Ken. Someone through NHRA is to be letting you know soon!

Hope to have a good chat with Mr. Young next week. He has been very open to dialogue and this will give an opportunity to hear his side of why the access was removed.

Michael Compton
5010 D/SMA

doglover44 · 03-10-2022, 12:53 PM

Hope something gets on track today

Ken Miele · 03-10-2022, 01:44 PM

Hey guys, I have to thank all of you. NHRA just contacted me and granted access for this race. I can only think that Class Racer members might have been responsible for getting me access again.

Thanks all.... oh and its still raining, no word on what they will do with the sportsman.

03-10-2022, 09:12 AM	#1
dragracerray Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Webster, New York Posts: 223 Likes: 484 Liked 210 Times in 91 Posts	Re: "Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals I wonder if an online petition might convince NHRA? Ken's viewership could create a huge petition. Ray __________________ Ray Bassett I/SA 1687, SS/DA 1687 "SuperPro is both", unknown

03-10-2022, 09:55 AM	#2
butch8908 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 862 Likes: 40 Liked 1,033 Times in 203 Posts	Re: "Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals Yo Ken, That just doesn’t make sense to most all of us. They have their National Dragster photographers and Auto Imagery, which shows 3 employees in Glendale, Ca. And they are always there for the “show” but not always for sportsman. Hopefully they will rethink their decision, it’s not like you are selling them. I’ll continue from the bleachers and posting here for all to see without any watermarks or copyright restrictions. Good luck with the race and the weather.

03-10-2022, 11:22 AM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals Hey guys, thanks for the support, it is what it is. It looks like today will be a washout. We had to get at least 2 inches of rain last night. It stopped about 7am, but it started up just as they called Stock to the lanes. Its coming down pretty good now. I will update if anything changes. I do have some more photos and will post later. Attached Thumbnails

03-10-2022, 11:22 AM	#4
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 918 Likes: 1,141 Liked 693 Times in 205 Posts	Re: "Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals NHRA was out early drying the track this morning. They were to the point of dragging and spraying the track when it started to rain, AGAIN! Racers are pulling out and NHRA will carry over the entry. Many pit areas are little lakes.

03-10-2022, 11:58 AM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,454 Likes: 617 Liked 1,943 Times in 584 Posts	Re: "Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals Getting a heavy blast of rain here at the track now. Once that passes it should start to improve. The front is passing through now. Keep your fingers crossed we get to run. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

03-10-2022, 12:35 PM	#6
Michael Compton Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Neosho, MO Posts: 215 Likes: 0 Liked 59 Times in 13 Posts	Re: "Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals From the conversation via email I had with Mr. Jeffrey Young, your access will be granted for the weekend Ken. Someone through NHRA is to be letting you know soon! Hope to have a good chat with Mr. Young next week. He has been very open to dialogue and this will give an opportunity to hear his side of why the access was removed. Michael Compton 5010 D/SMA

03-10-2022, 12:53 PM	#7
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 491 Times in 229 Posts	Re: "Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals Hope something gets on track today __________________ Jake Biermann

03-10-2022, 01:44 PM	#8
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" 2022 Baby Gators / Gatornationals Hey guys, I have to thank all of you. NHRA just contacted me and granted access for this race. I can only think that Class Racer members might have been responsible for getting me access again. Thanks all.... oh and its still raining, no word on what they will do with the sportsman.

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