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[Michael Beard]

An unscheduled monsoon interrupted halfway through first round of Stock. I got complacent and discounted the headwind, slowing .06 vs Wes McCracken before the rain hit. Hope it clears up, but looks like we'll be down a good long while. Good luck to everyone!

[Toby Lang]

Raining in the D1 area? That's unusual.

Thanks for the reports, Michael. Have a safe trip home.


-Toby

[Ed Fernandez]

Any updates?

[Michael Beard]

Talked to Myron on the phone, said they got close to running again, but it was decided the track was too cold or was otherwise not going to be up to par, so the race will be run tomorrow.

[Paul Precht]

What time will they finish first round.

[Joe DeMarzo]

First round never was completed. After about 7 pairs of stockers it started to rain and rain and rain. The track did everything possible to try and finish 1st round of stock and then super stock but mother nature did not allow it. Everything was attemped to get first round in, the track even cancelled its own Saturday night bracket race so we could finish but it was determined to start again Sunday at 8:00am.

Kudo's to Numedia dragway and Brian VP and Lee Zane for they treat us like kings. Friday the track in partnership with this race gave us free TT starting at 3:30 and I was able to get 4 TT before 6:00pm. Could have gotten 6 if I wanted to. Did I mention free.

Though I won first round I had to head home for Mother's day but Brian, Lee and Numedia were great and did everything to get this done today.

Looking forward to the next combo race. My money is on hometown girl Katie Sepanek.

[Joe DeMarzo]

Other tidbits about the race, the starting line was really well prep and maintained, the food was great and the announcing of Mr Bassin, Dave Ley and Lee Zane was fun. Great to meet some races like Don Kennedy, Mark Faul and some IHRA dudes who all drive the same cars, different colors and all crate motors. Good to see some friends like Joe 'Zoom" Mocci, Bobby Bender driving for Don Wilgus, Jimmy Harris and good ole George Cottel. George put that B/S camaro on the bumper today and carried it through 3rd gear, damn the underside of that car is clean. I am not Jack Matyas but then who is? Missed ya Jack. Did I mention before that on Friday the TT's were free, imagine that in today's world.

[Bob Don]

First round will be completed at 8:00am. Luckily, I won 1st rd and I have an understanding wife who will put up with me missing most of Mother's Day. I have met a lot of great people and finally put some faces to names on this forum, including the legendary Michael Beard.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Joe DeMarzo

I am not Jack Matyas but then who is? Missed ya Jack. .

Thanks for the kind words Joe ( I think ) - I really wanted to be there but business is business and that has to come first .The first round of Klondike bars are on me at the 'Grove ......and I know you know where I keep 'em .

Good luck to everyone still left in today ....................

[GeorgeInNePa]

Originally Posted by Joe DeMarzo

Other tidbits about the race, the starting line was really well prep and maintained, the food was great and the announcing of Mr Bassin, Dave Ley and Lee Zane was fun. Great to meet some races like Don Kennedy, Mark Faul and some IHRA dudes who all drive the same cars, different colors and all crate motors. Good to see some friends like Joe 'Zoom" Mocci, Bobby Bender driving for Don Wilgus, Jimmy Harris and good ole George Cottel. George put that B/S camaro on the bumper today and carried it through 3rd gear, damn the underside of that car is clean. I am not Jack Matyas but then who is? Missed ya Jack. Did I mention before that on Friday the TT's were free, imagine that in today's world.

There's two "L"s in Cottell, Joe...