"Live From" zMax Dragway Charlotte

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

The texting system is a great way for NHRA to communicate with the racers at an event under conditions like this morning. Well, I guess that is if they actually chose to use it and communicate. I'll just sit here and wonder, sending a text is obviously far too costly and time consuming...

I don’t run very many national events but I can’t remember the last time the text system actually worked. I wish it did as I am severely hearing impaired and it is difficult to hear the radio and PA announcements. Many times the radio system barely works.

[Ken Miele]

Hey guys, we just got the call to be ready by 11AM. They have been working on the track since early morning. The sun is out, not sure how it will effect the track as far as weeping goes.

[Ken Miele]

Hey guys, its good day for racing and I have to give NHRA a thumbs up. Stock just finished with Q2 and Super Stock has just been called. I never thought we would get 2 runs in, but my hats off to NHRA... I feel loved again.

I have more photos coming up later, but here is a quick video in the lanes with Super Stock.

[Ken Miele]

Well, that did not take long. The called Super Stock, then the canceled Super Stock. Not sure when, but I'm sure it will be late tonight before Super Stock gets their Q2. There goes the love, and my hat is back on my head.

[Brett C]

They scratched SS Q2.

[Ken Miele]

Super Stock is done for the day. They said Super Stock will get their 2nd qualifier before first round. The Stock final qualifier is up on DRC, and the ladder for tomorrow's first round.

I will be back later with photos from Super Stock action and a ride through the pits.

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

I don’t run very many national events but I can’t remember the last time the text system actually worked. I wish it did as I am severely hearing impaired and it is difficult to hear the radio and PA announcements. Many times the radio system barely works.

That is sad to discover Mike.

[Ken Miele]

Super Stock action Q1. There is still no schedule for tomorrow. We don't know who is out first, but we are told the Super Stock and Super Gas will get one more run before they start their eliminations. If I had to guess, Stock will be out first for round 1 followed by Super Comp round 1 then Q2 for Super Stock and TT2 for Super Gas,

[Ken Miele]

Next batch...

[butch8908]

Nice shots Ken. Wish I could have been there. The C thing is still being addressed. Hope to see you sometime this year.