Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto - Plus Nationals

[Bob Don]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Our own Bobby Bender did something a little different at this race - Bobby was awarded a Bronze Star while in the 101st Airborne and his star got to take a very fast ride this afternoon as Tony ( aka " the Sarge " ) Schumacher took it along with him on a 325 MPH pass in his Army sponsored Top Fuel car .Thanks for your service Bobby ..........

Awesome Bob!

[davidhuff]

Thanks Jack for taking your time to post all the great pictures.
Good Luck and stay safe.

[boster]

Bob , your my hero . You are the man my friend

[Jack Matyas]

We're done for the night - first rounds were a mixed bag - some ran 4 to 7 slower than this morning other ran closer - plenty of dew on the cars this late - if I had my way we would have bagged it earlier but it wasn't my call .Towels in the lanes were at a premium - probably could have sold mine .

Stock has an early morning call - 8 AM if I'm not mistaken - more dew - more towels - more / more / more ..........

[Gary Parker]

First out in the morning, last out at night and first out again in the morning. We need naps to keep up this pace....

[superstockgt2009]

Mr Bender very proud to know you thanks for your service Jerry and Robert Panza

[Steve Williams]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

We're done for the night - first rounds were a mixed bag - some ran 4 to 7 slower than this morning other ran closer - plenty of dew on the cars this late - if I had my way we would have bagged it earlier but it wasn't my call .Towels in the lanes were at a premium - probably could have sold mine .

Stock has an early morning call - 8 AM if I'm not mistaken - more dew - more towels - more / more / more ..........

How was the starting line? Looking at some numbers it looked like some spun bad. You should be a bunch cooler in the morning as well. Cross your fingers for no more rain. Good luck!