"Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals.

Ed Carpenter · 10-06-2010, 05:46 PM

Man after what you guys and gals went thru last week at ATCO I hope it isn't another lost weekend. Two weeks in a row ( fuel, entry, race gas, food, hotel, blah blah blah gets expensive) when no racing takes place. Good luck.

Dan Fletcher · 10-06-2010, 06:36 PM

Tom,

I've heard the "leased field" excuse before as well, but lets be serious. Do you really think the farmer that they've leased the field from for DECADES would actually tell them "uh, no...you can't put any stone down...at your expense...I'm not having any of that..."

Sorry, but to me, that doesn't pass the "reasonable man test". Call me cynical, but I call bull****...

Jack Matyas · 10-07-2010, 06:57 AM

Today's weather calls for a high of 72 with the temp a chilly 54 degrees this morning - good news is that almost no rain is called for today ( 20 % chance ) - its to be Sunny all day if you can believe the forecasters - high humidity but some will burn off ..........things are looking up for sure .Tomorrow is even looking better with 78 degrees expected and a barometer in the high 29's .......................

Ken Miele · 10-07-2010, 08:36 AM

Well the rain is a thing of the past, blue skies and bright sunshine for today and the rest of the weekend.

I just finishing talking to the NHRA officials. They will start parking at 9 am. No saving spots, if you want to park next to someone, you have to wait in the field and go in with them.

The are sending Tech out to the field to tech us in while we wait to be park.

Bryan Worner · 10-07-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Well the rain is a thing of the past, blue skies and bright sunshine for today and the rest of the weekend.

I just finishing talking to the NHRA officials. They will start parking at 9 am. No saving spots, if you want to park next to someone, you have to wait in the field and go in with them.

The are sending Tech out to the field to tech us in while we wait to be park.

It was nice pulling in last night around 10:30 and getting parked in the staging lanes!!

skills · 10-07-2010, 10:25 AM

Good to hear good luck guys and see you tommorrow.

Ken Miele · 10-07-2010, 02:33 PM

Mid afternoon and about 80% of the rigs are parked. The guys parking us are doing an outstanding job. NHRA Tech is out and about teching all cars. No need to go anywhere, they came to us.

Its a beautifully day as you can see from the picture, a little windy but still nice.

Schedule for tomorrow is still the same, with stock being the first out at 8:45.

10-07-2010, 03:15 PM

Tech officials coming to the pits to tech cars is a great idea

10-06-2010, 05:46 PM	#1
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Man after what you guys and gals went thru last week at ATCO I hope it isn't another lost weekend. Two weeks in a row ( fuel, entry, race gas, food, hotel, blah blah blah gets expensive) when no racing takes place. Good luck. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

10-06-2010, 06:36 PM	#2
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 493 Likes: 129 Liked 1,045 Times in 70 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Tom, I've heard the "leased field" excuse before as well, but lets be serious. Do you really think the farmer that they've leased the field from for DECADES would actually tell them "uh, no...you can't put any stone down...at your expense...I'm not having any of that..." Sorry, but to me, that doesn't pass the "reasonable man test". Call me cynical, but I call bull**... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES**

10-07-2010, 06:57 AM	#3
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 408 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Today's weather calls for a high of 72 with the temp a chilly 54 degrees this morning - good news is that almost no rain is called for today ( 20 % chance ) - its to be Sunny all day if you can believe the forecasters - high humidity but some will burn off ..........things are looking up for sure .Tomorrow is even looking better with 78 degrees expected and a barometer in the high 29's ....................... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

10-07-2010, 08:36 AM	#4
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Well the rain is a thing of the past, blue skies and bright sunshine for today and the rest of the weekend. I just finishing talking to the NHRA officials. They will start parking at 9 am. No saving spots, if you want to park next to someone, you have to wait in the field and go in with them. The are sending Tech out to the field to tech us in while we wait to be park. Attached Thumbnails

10-07-2010, 10:25 AM	#6
skills Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hershey,pa Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 1 Post	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Good to hear good luck guys and see you tommorrow.

10-07-2010, 02:33 PM	#7
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Mid afternoon and about 80% of the rigs are parked. The guys parking us are doing an outstanding job. NHRA Tech is out and about teching all cars. No need to go anywhere, they came to us. Its a beautifully day as you can see from the picture, a little windy but still nice. Schedule for tomorrow is still the same, with stock being the first out at 8:45. Attached Thumbnails

10-07-2010, 03:15 PM	#8
Jason Fuller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Live From" the NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Tech officials coming to the pits to tech cars is a great idea