"Live" from Norwalk 2013

[Larry Hill]

Track prep was going full speed as we pulled though the gate. All day long the crew was working on the track, seems like the tractors were always up and down the track applying rubber to the surface.

On a different note, if an award was given to the best dressed track crew, Norwalk would win going away! Everyone was dressed in uniform making it very easy to identify who to speak with if you had a question. The pits are well prepared, grass was cut long enough before we got here so the clippings are gone and are not tracked everywhere. A person could almost make a golf course here, just need to add greens, sand traps, and the rough. Norwalk is very well taken care of.

Tech today, Patsy should get some pictures. Me, I will clean the car and get ready for the race.

If anyone gets a chance try to stop by and look at my Goodyear tires with a 102 runs that still have deep check holes, between 3/32" and 4/32" deep.

Larry

Anyone seen Ken a.k.a. "The Boss"
Jack bailed out on us with the keys the tee shirt closet.

[vic guilmino]

what number goodyears
i get 35 runs out of my goodyears

[Greg Hill]

Patsy, have you all had Bloody Mary's today yet?

[Larry Hill]

Vic, Larry isn't here right now. I will get him to tell you the number later.

Greg, not yet, but we are close!

We are going for a boat ride, so I will post all the pics when we get back!

[Ken Miele]

Well I finally made it and I did run into Larry and filled him on the T-Shirts. Sorry folks, Jack had some important issues to deal with and could not make the trip. I did talk to him on the phone, he wanted to be here, but couldn't get away.

Here are a few shots coming in this morning. I got here about 1:30 in morning. There was only about 40 rigs in line. They started right on time and I was parked by 10 AM. I have to say letting racers park yesterday made today go very smooth. At the present time there is no wait to get it, just pull up and drive into the track. Bill Bader Jr. and crew have to be one of the nicest race friendly people out there. They greet you when you come in and keep you informed when your going to be parked. So far its been a pleasant experience here in Norwalk.

Tech was also smooth with very little wait time along with getting your credentials, all in all a great day.

They are calling for a chance of a thunder shower for the next few days but I think will be okay. Today is warm and humid with no rain, but still kind of nice.

I have some more photos and a photo of Larry Hill's 102 run Goodyear's.

[Chris Hill]

Click on the bold link in my signature to see videos from Tech today.

[Ken Miele]

Internet access is not good, I have been trying to upload photos and its taking forever.

I'm driving one of Anthony Bongiovanni's cars this week and when Mike Ficacci, Anthony's crew chief got all the cars out, I snapped a pic. Making the boss happy and the crew chief is always a good thing.

I found a few cars out of the trailers, I hope to have more photos tomorrow along with some in car cams. It make take awhile to upload, so be patient this week.

The last photo is Larry's tire with a 102 runs. I can not believe it looks that good. Also, he had a new set on the car that have been to two racers and they look brand new. Goodyear has found something for sure.

[davidhuff]

Thanks for the great pictures!

[Shawn S.Kvaas]

The most runs I got out my hoosier radials on my stocker was 217 runs.

[Larry Hill]

Vic the tire is the 4457, its very durable. I think Nick is going to make a hit today with them on his Charger. The key to the long life of the tire is a light burn out at a slower wheel speed to expose the fresh rubber across the tire. One of things I like about the tire is the rubber doesn't stick to the car as much making clean up easy.

Three hits today starting at 9:00 am.

Patsy will post more later.