"Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National

Walker4108 · 04-14-2011, 04:24 PM

Last year I was there for the 4-Wide and after one of the Fuel Cars oiled down a lane, they brought out the "soap & water" clean machine and you could see the water flowing toward the finish line. DEFINITELY DOWN HILL!

Walt Walker

Robert Simpson · 04-14-2011, 04:41 PM

Did anyone notice Garlits has picked it up? 10.08 in A that is real quick for him. I wonder what has been done for the change?

Ken Miele · 04-14-2011, 05:01 PM

Larry, Robbie Hudlow is driving Bill's car this weekend.

I think its more of optic illusion they the track being down hill, but who knows.

I was talking to Jason Line for bit. His Buick is bad ***. 2nd qualifying shot he clicked the 60's with the rear tires, I hope someone got a shot of that run.
3700 pound Buick doing wheelstands.... WOW !

Anyway, Jason is having a ball, man does he love stock. It is a pleasure to talk to him, always has a smile, and just happy to be racing,

The in car is from Jim Boburka, he is racing Jason Line.

I promise pictures are coming soon.

Chad Rhodes · 04-14-2011, 05:13 PM

from the looks of things stock eliminator now runs 1000' just like the fuel cars

Ed Fernandez · 04-14-2011, 05:24 PM

Kenny,follow my directions and then let me know if that track isn't down hill.I don't think they would build the stands and suites that unlevel.Like I said,Bruton Smith isn't stupid.

Phillip marvetz · 04-15-2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

I was talking to Jason Line for bit. His Buick is bad ***. 2nd qualifying shot he clicked the 60's with the rear tires, I hope someone got a shot of that run.
3700 pound Buick doing wheelstands.... WOW !

The Buick has been terrorizing Div 6 for the last few years with Alf Weibe Behind the wheel. I'm glad it's back home, LOL

Chris1529 · 04-15-2011, 07:23 AM

anyone know what engine Gary Russel's 67 E/S Camaro is running? It is a 302? Used to be one near me called the Purple Haze that John Heck drove. At one time it was an E/S 302 until he put an aluminum head 396 in it. I think he sold it to someone in Tennessee a couple years ago.

Greg Hill · 04-15-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris1529

anyone know what engine Gary Russel's 67 E/S Camaro is running? It is a 302? Used to be one near me called the Purple Haze that John Heck drove. At one time it was an E/S 302 until he put an aluminum head 396 in it. I think he sold it to someone in Tennessee a couple years ago.

Chris I think Gary's car has a 350/ 290 in it.

Ken Miele · 04-15-2011, 07:31 AM

Good morning all, its a 53 right now partly sunny, going up to the low 70's.

Temp 53
Humid 78%
Bar 29.49
DA 586ft

Here are some more pictures from John DiBartolomeo, DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine. I want to thanks Michael, Tom and Butch for some great photos.

Going to make it short, need to get ready for class, I don't have much of shot, but going to try anyway, be back later.

Chris I will ask Gary.

Michael Beard · 04-15-2011, 08:12 AM

Yes, Ed that would be the case, however, as Jim explained the wide weight breaks would require me adding over 400lbs to make the next class. I'm sure if it were A-B-C cars that were 225 heavy and 400 light, they would scream bloody murder.

First call for Class.... 54.7 F, 79%, 29.43, 599' DA

04-14-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
Walker4108 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 159 Likes: 91 Liked 7 Times in 1 Post	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Last year I was there for the 4-Wide and after one of the Fuel Cars oiled down a lane, they brought out the "soap & water" clean machine and you could see the water flowing toward the finish line. DEFINITELY DOWN HILL! Walt Walker __________________ Walt Walker

04-14-2011, 04:41 PM	#2
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Did anyone notice Garlits has picked it up? 10.08 in A that is real quick for him. I wonder what has been done for the change?

04-14-2011, 05:01 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 456 Liked 16,558 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Larry, Robbie Hudlow is driving Bill's car this weekend. I think its more of optic illusion they the track being down hill, but who knows. I was talking to Jason Line for bit. His Buick is bad ***. 2nd qualifying shot he clicked the 60's with the rear tires, I hope someone got a shot of that run. 3700 pound Buick doing wheelstands.... WOW ! Anyway, Jason is having a ball, man does he love stock. It is a pleasure to talk to him, always has a smile, and just happy to be racing, The in car is from Jim Boburka, he is racing Jason Line. I promise pictures are coming soon.

04-14-2011, 05:13 PM	#4
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National from the looks of things stock eliminator now runs 1000' just like the fuel cars __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

04-14-2011, 05:24 PM	#5
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Kenny,follow my directions and then let me know if that track isn't down hill.I don't think they would build the stands and suites that unlevel.Like I said,Bruton Smith isn't stupid. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

04-15-2011, 07:23 AM	#7
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National anyone know what engine Gary Russel's 67 E/S Camaro is running? It is a 302? Used to be one near me called the Purple Haze that John Heck drove. At one time it was an E/S 302 until he put an aluminum head 396 in it. I think he sold it to someone in Tennessee a couple years ago. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

04-15-2011, 07:31 AM	#9
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 456 Liked 16,558 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Good morning all, its a 53 right now partly sunny, going up to the low 70's. Temp 53 Humid 78% Bar 29.49 DA 586ft Here are some more pictures from John DiBartolomeo, DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine. I want to thanks Michael, Tom and Butch for some great photos. Going to make it short, need to get ready for class, I don't have much of shot, but going to try anyway, be back later. Chris I will ask Gary. Attached Thumbnails

04-15-2011, 08:12 AM	#10
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: "Live From" NHRA 4-Wide National Yes, Ed that would be the case, however, as Jim explained the wide weight breaks would require me adding over 400lbs to make the next class. I'm sure if it were A-B-C cars that were 225 heavy and 400 light, they would scream bloody murder. First call for Class.... 54.7 F, 79%, 29.43, 599' DA __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS