Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[z28camaroman]

Jack,

Clovis, NM checking in. Not at a car show here. Played at a music festival. Took off my racers hat and put on the musician's hat. We (Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs) only play about five or six dates a year and unfortunately, this event was scheduled on the E-town weekend.

Weather here is beautiful. We make the long trek home tomorrow. Not easy getting to Clovis. Two air planes and a 100 mile drive from Lubbock, TX.

If there is by chance a rain date, keep us posted. That would be good for me as it gives me another race to do besides the two at Atco coming up.

Two members in the band used to drag race back in the early to mid 1960's. Jimmy Gilmer had a car called "Record Maker" playing on the car being fast and the fact that he was a recording artist with one major hit, "Sugar Shack", biggest selling record of 1963 and numerious top ten records. Jimmy was based in Amarillo, TX at the time.

If you liked the music of 40 to 50 years ago, this is a great placed to be. I think Ricky Nelson's kids on on the bill for tonight. Our concert last night was great. We also played today at a work shop for the school system.

Jerry

[Wayne Totaro]

Jack,

The "other guys" race isn't till the week after next! I am going to the Ravens game on Sunday. Heve fun and stay dry!

[z28camaroman]

Is there a John Leach sighting at E-Town?

Jerry

[Marty Rinehart Jr]

Originally Posted by Wayne Totaro

Jack,

The "other guys" race isn't till the week after next! I am going to the Ravens game on Sunday. Heve fun and stay dry!

Hey Wayne, is a Ravens game similar to a pigeon shoot?
Be careful PETA doesn't show up!

[Ken Kopecky]

Jerry, There aren't many sightings of anyone as yet. I spoke to John at Cecil County a couple of weeks ago and he said he would be here but not sure if the car would be done in time.

Ken Kopecky
1454 E/SA

[Jack Matyas]

Jerry -- I got it half right -- you're not here .And there was a John Leach sighting this afternoon .

Wayne -- Like I told you yesterday -- football is for when there is snow on the ground -- this is drag race season.

Talk about sightings -- how about this -- John and Dot Pressing just made a guest appearance for the weekend .

And just for the record -- "Uncle Buck " is in the house ...........better late than never .

[Rich Biebel]

Originally Posted by 7423

Ya know Jack, I am really starting to feel bad for the D1 racers with rain at each and every event you have. I lived there for the first 20 years of my life and ran Atco, E Town and the Patch weekly and never remember that much rain. Not to rub it in but we have not seen rain since late last year here in SoCal. Hope you guys get it in, always fun to read your "Live at" reporting. See ya in Pomona?

"The Patch" for those that don't know is a reference to Island Dragway..... The Cabbage Patch....is the original nickname.....the place is next to some farm fields. Cabbage was grown on some land in past years....Sod has been grown next door for many years......


It has been a very nasty day here in northern NJ....rained all day and very chilly.......heat is on !

[Sal Biondo]

Rich

Plenty warm in the Bronx tonight... you know what I mean!

Sal

[Rich Biebel]

Sal I'll be there for Sundays game and it should be a little warmer......and I do know what you mean about tonights game. Derek is great on and off the field and he deserves the spotlight......2009 could very well be number 27 in the Bronx and I am sure there will be some great games in the playoffs no natter who wins it all....

Good luck down at E-Town as I'm sure your either there or will be.....Say hello to Sam for me...

[Angelo DiTocco]

Sal
I thought you guys were Mets fans.................