Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS - Page 4

Joe Martens · 04-30-2010, 11:19 PM

Thanks so much for the updates Ken and Jack. Makes things more interesting for us that aren't able to make it. Also, congrats on your record, Jerry. CB would be proud!!! Lol!

Greg Barsamian · 05-01-2010, 12:29 AM

Hey Chief, how many people told you to call Pudgie to buy a Motorhome? LOL

I never got Spaghetti?

Jack Matyas · 05-01-2010, 06:41 AM

As promised its another dandy today -- more blue skies and bright Sun - just unbelieveable weather this weekend .Most fo you by now must have noticed that in the last few days not once have I mentioned or said that four letter word - no ,not that one - the "R" word -- yep , the same one many of you blamed on me each and every time it happened -- well this weekend is proof to you naysayers that I can be at the track without needing to build an ark .

In a little under two hours SuperStreet and the rest of us will get our 3rd and final Q-pass and then its on to elims .

As for action last night it sure was quiet here last evening - most like myself must have been dogtired and turned in early - that coupled with the fact of because of the great weather we have been enjoying the pollen here is unbelieveable -- plenty of Sudafed in this coach - don't leave home without it .

One thing I forgot to mention yesterday was that while hunting for my oil leak up on a lift I invited some NHRA officials ( it was the perfect time as I was leaking oil bigtime) over to inspect the oilpan / diaper possibilities on our GTO and its just not going to happen because in several areas this space is very limited to say the least.......my vote is for a bellypan deal - their vote is still open so don't be afraid to speak with them whenever you can about this important subject . More later ................

CBS · 05-01-2010, 06:59 AM

Thanks Jack and Ken for the updates.....

Brian Oakes car is incredible.....8.94...wow...

anybody know what the fastest ss/ca is....

Rock Haas

Jack Matyas · 05-01-2010, 10:10 AM

Stock just finished their last pass before elims and I really doubt if anyone moved up the ladder as the weather is perfect but anything but fast .The temp is 88 already with low humidity and also a low barometer ( for here ) of 29.70 and a final DA of 2760 .Most saw a drop of at least .05 from yesterday morning .

SuperStock up soon .......

Jack Matyas · 05-01-2010, 12:25 PM

SuperStock is out on the track - looks like most are .04 to .07 slower as its past 92 degrees and climbing . Took a couple of still shots just for fun .

As you can see from pictures below even the entrance road is better to park on than the sandpit .

Also pictured below is the ATI Challenger that is here this weekend only for a grade point and tech .

Jack Matyas · 05-01-2010, 02:17 PM

Stock is almost completed -- wish I had more info but between moving up and dialing I couldn't see much -- what I did notice was that most lost 4 to 5 from this morning and a great many high horsepower cars could not find traction including several of the CJ's and I watched John Shaul spin 'em big .....I'll be back with S/S . Here's a first -- in both Stock and S/S -- not one heads-up ! ! !

PS-- As I told you folks earlier the pollen here is thick -- check out the truck hood pictured below .

Doug Blackley · 05-01-2010, 06:02 PM

The rd 2 race between Stan Giermanski and Joe DeMarzo should be good. At the Open they weren't too far apart during Thursdays t'n't session. And there's a rematch between Jim Boudreau and Larry Pappas who also squared off 2nd rd at the Open.

Mike Brogniez · 05-01-2010, 07:29 PM

JM, great to get updates and pics...never saw so much pollen, can it hurt carb cars without air filters.............
Nice pic of Périgny and his Camaro that has been with him forever....
Enjoy your new Motorhome and have a safe and fun race summer.
MB

Ken Miele · 05-01-2010, 07:48 PM

I shot some more pictures in stock and superstock during the 3rd of qualifying. Tom Sheehan has been very busy shooting pictures this weekend and we never get to see the guy that brings us great shots. Joe Franco's car is absolutely gorgeous.

The first picture is the brew crew's pit area, now these guys are all about having a good time. They are great people and are always a pleasure to park near. It seems that they were having to good of a time and Joe Sway the owner of Atco had to put these signs up. I guess to much of anything is not good.

Its been another great day of racing, the only low point was the accident involving two top dragsters. It was bad from what I heard but the drivers are okay. I don't have any other info and don't think it is wise just to speculate on what happen or who the drivers are.

The pollen is everywhere, but at least there is no rain.

04-30-2010, 11:19 PM	#31
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 790 Likes: 636 Liked 198 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Thanks so much for the updates Ken and Jack. Makes things more interesting for us that aren't able to make it. Also, congrats on your record, Jerry. CB would be proud!!! Lol! __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

05-01-2010, 12:29 AM	#32
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,401 Likes: 725 Liked 427 Times in 97 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Hey Chief, how many people told you to call Pudgie to buy a Motorhome? LOL I never got Spaghetti?

05-01-2010, 06:41 AM	#33
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS As promised its another dandy today -- more blue skies and bright Sun - just unbelieveable weather this weekend .Most fo you by now must have noticed that in the last few days not once have I mentioned or said that four letter word - no ,not that one - the "R" word -- yep , the same one many of you blamed on me each and every time it happened -- well this weekend is proof to you naysayers that I can be at the track without needing to build an ark . In a little under two hours SuperStreet and the rest of us will get our 3rd and final Q-pass and then its on to elims . As for action last night it sure was quiet here last evening - most like myself must have been dogtired and turned in early - that coupled with the fact of because of the great weather we have been enjoying the pollen here is unbelieveable -- plenty of Sudafed in this coach - don't leave home without it . One thing I forgot to mention yesterday was that while hunting for my oil leak up on a lift I invited some NHRA officials ( it was the perfect time as I was leaking oil bigtime) over to inspect the oilpan / diaper possibilities on our GTO and its just not going to happen because in several areas this space is very limited to say the least.......my vote is for a bellypan deal - their vote is still open so don't be afraid to speak with them whenever you can about this important subject . More later ................ __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

05-01-2010, 06:59 AM	#34
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Thanks Jack and Ken for the updates..... Brian Oakes car is incredible.....8.94...wow... anybody know what the fastest ss/ca is.... Rock Haas

05-01-2010, 10:10 AM	#35
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Stock just finished their last pass before elims and I really doubt if anyone moved up the ladder as the weather is perfect but anything but fast .The temp is 88 already with low humidity and also a low barometer ( for here ) of 29.70 and a final DA of 2760 .Most saw a drop of at least .05 from yesterday morning . SuperStock up soon ....... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

05-01-2010, 12:25 PM	#36
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS SuperStock is out on the track - looks like most are .04 to .07 slower as its past 92 degrees and climbing . Took a couple of still shots just for fun . As you can see from pictures below even the entrance road is better to park on than the sandpit . Also pictured below is the ATI Challenger that is here this weekend only for a grade point and tech . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

05-01-2010, 02:17 PM	#37
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 410 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Stock is almost completed -- wish I had more info but between moving up and dialing I couldn't see much -- what I did notice was that most lost 4 to 5 from this morning and a great many high horsepower cars could not find traction including several of the CJ's and I watched John Shaul spin 'em big .....I'll be back with S/S . Here's a first -- in both Stock and S/S -- not one heads-up ! ! ! PS-- As I told you folks earlier the pollen here is thick -- check out the truck hood pictured below . Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 05-01-2010 at 03:37 PM.

05-01-2010, 06:02 PM	#38
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS The rd 2 race between Stan Giermanski and Joe DeMarzo should be good. At the Open they weren't too far apart during Thursdays t'n't session. And there's a rematch between Jim Boudreau and Larry Pappas who also squared off 2nd rd at the Open. __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

05-01-2010, 07:29 PM	#39
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS JM, great to get updates and pics...never saw so much pollen, can it hurt carb cars without air filters............. Nice pic of Périgny and his Camaro that has been with him forever.... Enjoy your new Motorhome and have a safe and fun race summer. MB

05-01-2010, 07:48 PM	#40
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,864 Likes: 462 Liked 16,571 Times in 1,525 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS I shot some more pictures in stock and superstock during the 3rd of qualifying. Tom Sheehan has been very busy shooting pictures this weekend and we never get to see the guy that brings us great shots. Joe Franco's car is absolutely gorgeous. The first picture is the brew crew's pit area, now these guys are all about having a good time. They are great people and are always a pleasure to park near. It seems that they were having to good of a time and Joe Sway the owner of Atco had to put these signs up. I guess to much of anything is not good. Its been another great day of racing, the only low point was the accident involving two top dragsters. It was bad from what I heard but the drivers are okay. I don't have any other info and don't think it is wise just to speculate on what happen or who the drivers are. The pollen is everywhere, but at least there is no rain. Attached Thumbnails