Live from Maple Grove-NHRA Toyo Tire Nationals

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Sal Biondo

Bob Phillips was in the barn.. not sure who else.

S/S just ran first round after water coming up in between runs.. also some breakage... 2-1/2 hours in the lanes.. results will be up soon I am sure..

BTW, (verified by my daughter) - the tooth fairy DOES make it to Maple Grove Raceway.

Sal

Yeah, but was she (he?) generous enough? That's the question. Jim

[Jack Matyas]

Everyone is just chomping at the bit to get this race going and maybe today it will happen .Even at this early hour I'm hearing sweepers and vacumn's working on the track in preparation for final elimations .Even though its not a "Chamber of Commerce" day as they say its not bad -- a little cloudy with the Sun peaking thru in places ( see pic below ) . After the Pro's got cut off last night things were not looking up but the outlook is much better now for finishing on time .The place was once again packed before the storm came last night .

Today is milder weather wise - just a little -- 73 degrees - 67 vp - 29.22 barometer - 77% humidity 2800 ' DA but don't let these numbers fool you as its burning off fast this morning ( morning dew etc ) .

Got to spend a little time with my old Tech buddy Travis Miller ( see pic) and it was really nice exchanging tech thoughts and talking about the "good 'ole days" .

Its 7am -- how do I know for sure ? The Jet is running on the track -- a very good sign this morning .....later .

[Joe Martens]

Great pictures and reporting as usual, Jack. Thanks. Keep up the good work!!!

[Joe Pinkston]

Thank you Jack and Thomas for the updates and pictures. I always look forward to the reports you both give from the races you attend.



Hey Dan Moore, you're #1.

RIP Mark Graham

[Jack Matyas]

Jeepers weepers -- well you get it -- racing won't resume till it cools off -- good luck to all -- I'm 'outta here .........'till Cecil County .

[Mike Brogniez]

Thank you Jack for the updates and pics. Have a safe trip back.

To all those who have invested money and so much time to participate under difficult weather and scheduling conditions, wishes for patience, good luck and a safe trip back go your way.
MB

[joe176]

Thanks Jack..Love the race reports !!!

[Ed Fernandez]

Looks like a Monday morning schedule for the sportsman categories.Frank "If I don't out ET you I'll
cut your eyes out" Manzo did it again in TA/FC.He gets my vote for sportsman of the century.
Thanks to those who congratulated me on the first round hail Mary.It really wasn't rocket science,just good old bookkeeping.The second round CRS came into play.
There were rumors of this race moving to Oct. next year.I hope it comes to pass.This and the Dutch back to back would be great.
In spite of the weather my little group made the best of it with good food and just great companionship.
Thanks to Todd Bednaz for stepping up to give Ron Infantino his expertise on a heads up run.Ronnie picked up almost .4 and made a race of it with the Forarties.That was a fun race to watch.

[John Warehime]

Way to go Kevin Fogerty! Great job getting the Runner-up spot at a tough event, to a tough racer! I wish I could be there.

[Michael Beard]

Just looking at the Stock results every round, it looks like they moved the mph marker about 20 feet!