Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Series

Mike Brogniez · 07-24-2011, 06:14 PM

This event is now in the books, congratulations to Katie Sepanek, James Antonette and Joe Santangelo.
All those who raced/reported live, spectated and worked the event (track & NHRA) should also be recognized for doing their part under extreme heat.
May you all stay well.
MB

sgstudster1796 · 07-24-2011, 07:42 PM

just wanted to clear something up that may have come out the wrong way....I had no problem with the VP fuel, the problem was my little 146ci turbo motor didnt want to run with it, the pcm was wondering what was going on with that much octane, seems the knock sensor was doing plenty of knocking and pulling timing out like crazy.... being this my first Divisional running stock there were alot of suprises that I wasnt aware of in this class. I now know I could have tried some unleaded 110 and also didnt know anything about the max weight break for the classes. Ill be better prepared next time.... but again had a ball and cant wait to try it again!!
Jaimie

Jack Matyas · 07-24-2011, 07:46 PM

Well it was some weekend - heat and great racing .Me , I'm back to normal - this morning after losing another sweaker by a mere .001 all I wanted to do was get out of Dodge -- so I put my tail between my legs and headed home . I'm fine now but in the heat of the moment its tough to take - take my word for it .

New England Dragway showed us this weekend that they can put on a great show and still have the Sportsman racers being happy .The track all race long was great - didn't hear of one traction issue from a racer as the track officials / NHRA D1 staff did their best to keep it biting .Did anyone notice the gal working the water box ? She is one dedicated employee who got it perfect everyday for every racer .

Opps - almost forgot - congrats to Katie and James ...............

Its been over twenty years since I was last at NED and I have renewed respect for New England racers who visit us at New Jersey and Pennsylvania tracks - yes , its a long ride - you guys and gals must really love to race .............

07-24-2011, 06:14 PM	#1
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se This event is now in the books, congratulations to Katie Sepanek, James Antonette and Joe Santangelo. All those who raced/reported live, spectated and worked the event (track & NHRA) should also be recognized for doing their part under extreme heat. May you all stay well. MB

07-24-2011, 07:42 PM	#2
sgstudster1796 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se just wanted to clear something up that may have come out the wrong way....I had no problem with the VP fuel, the problem was my little 146ci turbo motor didnt want to run with it, the pcm was wondering what was going on with that much octane, seems the knock sensor was doing plenty of knocking and pulling timing out like crazy.... being this my first Divisional running stock there were alot of suprises that I wasnt aware of in this class. I now know I could have tried some unleaded 110 and also didnt know anything about the max weight break for the classes. Ill be better prepared next time.... but again had a ball and cant wait to try it again!! Jaimie

07-24-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,933 Likes: 412 Liked 2,058 Times in 401 Posts	Re: Live from New England Dragway,Epping,NH-NHRA LucasOil Se Well it was some weekend - heat and great racing .Me , I'm back to normal - this morning after losing another sweaker by a mere .001 all I wanted to do was get out of Dodge -- so I put my tail between my legs and headed home . I'm fine now but in the heat of the moment its tough to take - take my word for it . New England Dragway showed us this weekend that they can put on a great show and still have the Sportsman racers being happy .The track all race long was great - didn't hear of one traction issue from a racer as the track officials / NHRA D1 staff did their best to keep it biting .Did anyone notice the gal working the water box ? She is one dedicated employee who got it perfect everyday for every racer . Opps - almost forgot - congrats to Katie and James ............... Its been over twenty years since I was last at NED and I have renewed respect for New England racers who visit us at New Jersey and Pennsylvania tracks - yes , its a long ride - you guys and gals must really love to race ............. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO