Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic"

Jack Matyas · 10-21-2009, 07:21 PM

Just like Bob Frey would say - today was a "Chamber of Commerce " day -- Sunny and beautiful for sure .Lex Dudas and company has this place looking sharp -- swept , manicured and neat as a pin .As for the track -- well I wish I could repeat some of the numbers I heard from the private test 'n tune but because I didn't witness them I won't -- speaking with a couple of racers who ran today I was told the track was superb and they should be able to duplicate those numbers tomorrow .

Racers we haven't seen lately -- Tommy Ciccarone ( pictured below ) with son Jon-Jon making laps with their Comp car ( and looking good doing it I'm told ) .Also our own Classracer personality Ed Fernandez was seen signing autographs and even has his racer with him -- welcome back Eddie. And former Division One racer Evan Smith decided to grace us with his presence this weekend but "forgot" to bring his racecar - is this a working weekend or did you really miss us Evan ? Or was it just too hot in Florida and you needed a break ...........

By closing tonight there were almost a hundred and fifty teams here already -- doesn't anyone work anymore ?

Also pictured below is the new '05 Mustang F/SA of Anthony Bongiovanni ( don't even ask me to spell his name again ) -- you don't have to like Mustangs' to like this horse -- its a beauty ( the pics I took don't do it justice ) . This is Anthony's first stocker and did he get it right - take a minute in the lanes or in the pits and check it out .BTW-- this is a "regular" engine stocker - ( three valve ) - no SuperCharger here -- just 281 inches with Fuel Injection and a five ( yes, 5 ) speed automatic ! !

Doug Blackley · 10-21-2009, 08:14 PM

Work? what is work? LOL Should be a busy day tomorrow, No lines and no waiting to get in at 5:30 today but there was still a pretty steady flow of rigs right up to 8:00 cut off.

Rice371 · 10-21-2009, 08:16 PM

Jack I love your updates I am looking forward to more of them as the weekend goes on. I am not a big Ford guy, but I do like that Mustang, very nice looking.

Dave Ficacci · 10-21-2009, 09:03 PM

Jack, you did spell Anthony's last name correctly. But, the car is a 2008 not an 05. That beautiful Mustang was built by B&B out of Hohenwald Tennessee. This is Anthony's debut in Stock Eliminator, so stop by and make him feel welcome.

Dave Kommel · 10-21-2009, 10:51 PM

Jack,

Your writing is getting better and more interesting all the time and I really look forward to your reports. Keep up the good work.

Dave Kommel

stefan callender · 10-22-2009, 06:48 AM

Hey Jack, make sure you check up on Joe Franco from time to time, he is trying to shake down his new Cavalier this weekend in GT/FA. He may need some help. See you on Friday. Good luck.

BobUnkefer · 10-22-2009, 09:00 AM

Keep 'em coming Jack, love to follow along. This week it'll be from the D4 event in Noble. Looks like it might be quick @ both events!

Unk

A/SA Fairlane · 10-22-2009, 09:36 AM

I hope some of the cars on the live timing site are classified wrong. If not there are a few getting power on monday after 1st round quailifing in stock. Biggest stand out was Gary Richard listed in C/SA going 9.91 there was also a D/Sa car that was 1.50 under I did not recognize the name Hoepfully some live reports will be in soon to let us know who is in what class. Thanks to all that are reporting

Dave Ficacci · 10-22-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by A/SA Fairlane

I hope some of the cars on the live timing site are classified wrong. If not there are a few getting power on monday after 1st round quailifing in stock. Biggest stand out was Gary Richard listed in C/SA going 9.91 there was also a D/Sa car that was 1.50 under I did not recognize the name Hoepfully some live reports will be in soon to let us know who is in what class. Thanks to all that are reporting

Gary is in AA.
Daniels 8.33

james schaechter · 10-22-2009, 10:40 AM

Anyone know if sam Murray is driving his 72 Cutlass or his D stick car? 11.12 in J would be a WOW run!

10-21-2009, 07:21 PM	#1
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,927 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Just like Bob Frey would say - today was a "Chamber of Commerce " day -- Sunny and beautiful for sure .Lex Dudas and company has this place looking sharp -- swept , manicured and neat as a pin .As for the track -- well I wish I could repeat some of the numbers I heard from the private test 'n tune but because I didn't witness them I won't -- speaking with a couple of racers who ran today I was told the track was superb and they should be able to duplicate those numbers tomorrow . Racers we haven't seen lately -- Tommy Ciccarone ( pictured below ) with son Jon-Jon making laps with their Comp car ( and looking good doing it I'm told ) .Also our own Classracer personality Ed Fernandez was seen signing autographs and even has his racer with him -- welcome back Eddie. And former Division One racer Evan Smith decided to grace us with his presence this weekend but "forgot" to bring his racecar - is this a working weekend or did you really miss us Evan ? Or was it just too hot in Florida and you needed a break ........... By closing tonight there were almost a hundred and fifty teams here already -- doesn't anyone work anymore ? Also pictured below is the new '05 Mustang F/SA of Anthony Bongiovanni ( don't even ask me to spell his name again ) -- you don't have to like Mustangs' to like this horse -- its a beauty ( the pics I took don't do it justice ) . This is Anthony's first stocker and did he get it right - take a minute in the lanes or in the pits and check it out .BTW-- this is a "regular" engine stocker - ( three valve ) - no SuperCharger here -- just 281 inches with Fuel Injection and a five ( yes, 5 ) speed automatic ! ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 10-21-2009 at 07:55 PM.

10-21-2009, 08:14 PM	#2
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Work? what is work? LOL Should be a busy day tomorrow, No lines and no waiting to get in at 5:30 today but there was still a pretty steady flow of rigs right up to 8:00 cut off. __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

10-21-2009, 08:16 PM	#3
Rice371 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leicester Mass. Posts: 85 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Jack I love your updates I am looking forward to more of them as the weekend goes on. I am not a big Ford guy, but I do like that Mustang, very nice looking. __________________ Craig 1969 Nova SS 2010 Dan Page Dragster 9.79@136mph

10-21-2009, 09:03 PM	#4
Dave Ficacci Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 371 Likes: 43 Liked 98 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Jack, you did spell Anthony's last name correctly. But, the car is a 2008 not an 05. That beautiful Mustang was built by B&B out of Hohenwald Tennessee. This is Anthony's debut in Stock Eliminator, so stop by and make him feel welcome. __________________ Dave Ficacci 1013 STK 1170 SS

10-21-2009, 10:51 PM	#5
Dave Kommel Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 143 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Jack, Your writing is getting better and more interesting all the time and I really look forward to your reports. Keep up the good work. Dave Kommel __________________ Dave Kommel

10-22-2009, 06:48 AM	#6
stefan callender Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: zoo york Posts: 572 Likes: 3 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Hey Jack, make sure you check up on Joe Franco from time to time, he is trying to shake down his new Cavalier this weekend in GT/FA. He may need some help. See you on Friday. Good luck.

10-22-2009, 09:00 AM	#7
BobUnkefer Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 465 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Keep 'em coming Jack, love to follow along. This week it'll be from the D4 event in Noble. Looks like it might be quick @ both events! Unk

10-22-2009, 09:36 AM	#8
A/SA Fairlane Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 136 Likes: 99 Liked 57 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" I hope some of the cars on the live timing site are classified wrong. If not there are a few getting power on monday after 1st round quailifing in stock. Biggest stand out was Gary Richard listed in C/SA going 9.91 there was also a D/Sa car that was 1.50 under I did not recognize the name Hoepfully some live reports will be in soon to let us know who is in what class. Thanks to all that are reporting

10-22-2009, 10:40 AM	#10
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,282 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Live fron the "Pennsylvania Dutch Classic" Anyone know if sam Murray is driving his 72 Cutlass or his D stick car? 11.12 in J would be a WOW run! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK