"Live" from the Indy US Nationals 2015

[Larry Hill]

I'm broke and will be in the stands watching round one, but that's racing.


I have to congratulate all the class winners, Kentucky runners Clay and Thomas Arnett with Shane Smith on the # 1 spot in Stock.


A big thanks to all of the hard working tech people, there work makes it mean something to be a NHRA Stock or Super Stock racer.

[Kevin McKenna]

A couple of quick notes from the first round of Stock.

Bo Butner, who will race later in the Factory Stock Showdown final, won on a single after Gary Emmons broke. Emmons owns Butner's old car.
Bo's opponent, Kevin Skinner is also in after round one.

David Barton aired out his FS/X Dodge with an 8.73, 150.

Chris Holbrook also made one of the quickest Stock passes to date with an 8.448.

Have to wonder what either of those cars will run at the Dutch Classic, Indy Open, or anywhere else the air is prime.

Last year's winner, Bruno Massel, lost when he spun the tires.

more later...

[Lew Silverman]

Does anyone know why there was a change to the Stock ladder this morning prior to first round?

[Kevin McKenna]

Originally Posted by Lew Silverman

Does anyone know why there was a change to the Stock ladder this morning prior to first round?

Best guess, it was changed to remove anyone who was bounced in Tech. Also heard that at least one driver officially "withdrew" from the event, which would be different from simply being a no show. Haven't heard any of this officially, but that's my guess.

Also, happy to see some of the alternates get in, especially Ben Wenzel's '67 Z-28. Wouldn't be Indy without that car in the eliminator.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Lew, where did you see that there was a change in the ladder ? Numerous alternates got in due to breakage or other problems. Interesting that one of the Emmons got in as an alternate and had to run his opponent Heads Up. Nothing like heading to the lanes and not being prepared for a Heads Up run. ....M.J.

[Lew Silverman]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Lew, where did you see that there was a change in the ladder ? Numerous alternates got in due to breakage or other problems. Interesting that one of the Emmons got in as an alternate and had to run his opponent Heads Up. Nothing like heading to the lanes and not being prepared for a Heads Up run. ....M.J.

There was no updated ladder published, at least on the websites I have access to. I'm sure there was one available on-site.

In my limited experience, once the ladder is set, anyone who is unable to "make the call" is listed as a "No Show" and their scheduled opponent is given a competition single.

[stocker396]

Not this time...... Jimmy D was supposed to run the Hill's but ran against a V/SA Alternate. There were no competition singles posted at all.

[Bill Koski]

No-shows only happen when there are no alternates available!

[MR DERBY CITY]

Lew, it's Indy and the alternates are waiting at the end of the staging lanes . If a scheduled opponent does not show up an official places an alternate in his or her place. There are No competition singles when an alternate is available. M.J.

[Lew Silverman]

Thanks, Kevin!

I'm sure there's a story here somewhere!

And thank you for your excellent reporting!! "Almost like being there!!"

Lew