LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis

Michael Beard · 10-11-2012, 10:45 PM

Well, after a long but relatively easy drive of about 11 hrs with all the stops for food and fuel. Ran into a 10 mile stretch of construction not far from Columbus which took awhile to crawl through, but after that it was pretty clear sailing even through Cincy, Louisville, and Nashville.

I got a call from Terry Knott, who owns the Dart Sport I qualified for the Tournament of Champions with. It's developed a miss, and they haven't been able to diagnose it yet. He's working on it, but there's that possibility that he won't be able to make it this weekend. In the event of that worst case scenario, if someone is running Stock this weekend in the Sportsman Spectacular that's not in the TOC, and you'd like a shot at making some money, I may be available. Fingers crossed that he can get the Dart fixed, but can't hurt to have a backup plan.

Rolled into the track a little after 9 Eastern. Got back an hour with the time change of course! They had a few sprinkles today which cancelled the test and tune and ledt a few puddles here and there, but the ground seems solid in those few areas that aren't paved. Myron reported some preliminary weather readings better than 400' DA. Humid tonight, making the temps in the 50's feel warmer than it is. Didn't even have to don my jacket while unloading. Weather should be interesting over the course of the weekend, with projected shifts in wind direction and a Saturday spike
in temps up to the mid 80's before falling back into the low 70's for Sunday.

I'll report in as I can, although it may be a very busy weekend shoeing (hopefully!) two cars.

Steve Williams · 10-11-2012, 11:25 PM

Good luck to you and the rest of the qualified field. Hope your weather is good and the racing better.

Lew Silverman · 10-12-2012, 12:25 AM

Good Luck this weekend, Michael! I hope Terry finds his problem in time so you can race the Dart in the TOC!

Have fun and be safe!

buzzinhalfdozen · 10-12-2012, 08:54 AM

Wow michael that's quite a drive, I've never went thru Nashville after Cincy and Loiusville.LOL

Ross Family Racing · 10-12-2012, 09:21 AM

Good luck to all of the Buckeye Stock SuperStock racers that are qualified for the TOC.Go getum!!! Hope the weather cooperates.
Jeff Ross

Red LeBlanc · 10-12-2012, 02:55 PM

checking to see if Goodyear is at this event .. Thanks Red LeBlanc 901 335 2141

SPS · 10-12-2012, 03:09 PM

The "Live Timing" is awesome.

Congrats to IHRA for doing this.
They care about the sportsman guys and those of us not there.

Whats the matter with "the other guys" ? Too cheap to do it???

FJ

Mike Fuller · 10-12-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sps

the "live timing" is awesome.

Congrats to ihra for doing this.
They care about the sportsman guys and those of us not there.

Whats the matter with "the other guys" ? Too cheap to do it???

Fj

x2

Chris1529 · 10-12-2012, 04:25 PM

Thanks to IHRA for doing this.

Stock726 · 10-12-2012, 04:40 PM

X 1000 !!!

10-11-2012, 10:45 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis Well, after a long but relatively easy drive of about 11 hrs with all the stops for food and fuel. Ran into a 10 mile stretch of construction not far from Columbus which took awhile to crawl through, but after that it was pretty clear sailing even through Cincy, Louisville, and Nashville. I got a call from Terry Knott, who owns the Dart Sport I qualified for the Tournament of Champions with. It's developed a miss, and they haven't been able to diagnose it yet. He's working on it, but there's that possibility that he won't be able to make it this weekend. In the event of that worst case scenario, if someone is running Stock this weekend in the Sportsman Spectacular that's not in the TOC, and you'd like a shot at making some money, I may be available. Fingers crossed that he can get the Dart fixed, but can't hurt to have a backup plan. Rolled into the track a little after 9 Eastern. Got back an hour with the time change of course! They had a few sprinkles today which cancelled the test and tune and ledt a few puddles here and there, but the ground seems solid in those few areas that aren't paved. Myron reported some preliminary weather readings better than 400' DA. Humid tonight, making the temps in the 50's feel warmer than it is. Didn't even have to don my jacket while unloading. Weather should be interesting over the course of the weekend, with projected shifts in wind direction and a Saturday spike in temps up to the mid 80's before falling back into the low 70's for Sunday. I'll report in as I can, although it may be a very busy weekend shoeing (hopefully!) two cars. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

10-11-2012, 11:25 PM	#2
Steve Williams Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 352 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis Good luck to you and the rest of the qualified field. Hope your weather is good and the racing better.

10-12-2012, 12:25 AM	#3
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis Good Luck this weekend, Michael! I hope Terry finds his problem in time so you can race the Dart in the TOC! Have fun and be safe! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

10-12-2012, 08:54 AM	#4
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis Wow michael that's quite a drive, I've never went thru Nashville after Cincy and Loiusville.LOL __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

10-12-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
Ross Family Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Clairsville, Ohio Posts: 459 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 14 Posts	Re: LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis Good luck to all of the Buckeye Stock SuperStock racers that are qualified for the TOC.Go getum!!! Hope the weather cooperates. Jeff Ross

10-12-2012, 02:55 PM	#6
Red LeBlanc Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bartlett Tn.. Just out side Memphis Posts: 145 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis checking to see if Goodyear is at this event .. Thanks Red LeBlanc 901 335 2141 __________________ Red LeBlanc 4998 SS

10-12-2012, 03:09 PM	#7
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis The "Live Timing" is awesome. Congrats to IHRA for doing this. They care about the sportsman guys and those of us not there. Whats the matter with "the other guys" ? Too cheap to do it??? FJ

10-12-2012, 04:25 PM	#9
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis Thanks to IHRA for doing this. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

10-12-2012, 04:40 PM	#10
Stock726 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 71 Likes: 24 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from IHRA World Finals at Memphis X 1000 !!!