"Live From" Gainesville's Double Header

Ken Miele · 03-20-2016, 08:37 PM

Its been a long race, but for me its been a blast as always. We had to wait a long time to race, but at least we all made the Sunday show. I know it was a hardship for many races, but the race was finished in a timely manner. With the weather we had, it looked as if Monday was going to be the sportsman day. I know many may not like this, but hats off to NHRA for getting it all done.

Something I need to share with you all, and I think its a good sign for the sportsman racer. This morning Stock was first out. I'm not sure which one of the sportsman announcers was doing Stock, but I was pleased when I heard what he had said. I am paraphrasing, but this is what he said essentially to the fans. "Folks, you don't get to see this many Stockers on a Sunday morning, what do you all think of watching Stock. I was blown away when I heard the applause from my pit area. We all know that the fans are here for the pros, but its nice to know they appreciate us also. I was very impresses with how many fans walked through the pits with such kinds word and enthusiasm about the sportsman cars.

I have many more photos and some videos, but will most likely not get them uploaded until I get home in a few days, be sure to check back.

Congrats to all the winners !

HR9121 · 03-20-2016, 08:51 PM

Thanks Ken for the reports! Even with everything that happened the last few days I hated that I had to withdraw and was not there to help you. I agree that NHRA did a good job getting this race finished today and hopefully it's sunny skies the rest of the season!

Ken Miele · 03-22-2016, 10:24 AM

No worries James, looking forward to your reports in the future. Here is a quick video in the staging lanes before first round of the Factory Stock Showdown.

I have more photos to edit and upload, please check back later today.

Paul Merolla · 03-22-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

I'm not sure which one of the sportsman announcers was doing Stock, but I was pleased when I heard what he had said. I'm am paraphrasing, but this is what he said essentially to the fans. "Folks, you don't get to see this many Stockers on a Sunday morning, what do you all think of watching Stock. I was blown away when I heard the applause from my pit area. We all know that the fans are here for the pros, but its nice to know they appreciate us also. I was very impresses with how many fans walked through the pits with such kinds word and enthusiasm about the sportsman cars.

I watched the race last night on nhraallaccess, and also was blown away when I heard that! Also, it was a terrific broadcast for the sportsmen...multiple camera angles, excellent commentating, etc. If all the event broadcasts turn out as well as the Gators, it will be well worth the hundred bucks!

Ken Miele · 03-22-2016, 06:43 PM

Stock final photos and video. The video is not that good, my batteries in my new camera went dead and I had to use my cell phone as a back up.

Ken Miele · 03-22-2016, 06:47 PM

Super Stock final photos.

Ed Wright · 03-22-2016, 07:35 PM

Blue ChevyII winner, red car runner up?

Ken Miele · 03-22-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Blue ChevyII winner, red car runner up?

No, Daniel Young in the red Camaro won Super Stock. I assumed everyone knew the winner and runner up, I guess I was wrong.

Jim Wahl · 03-22-2016, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Blue ChevyII winner, red car runner up?

Other way around Ed. Jim

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Ed Wright · 03-22-2016, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Other way around Ed. Jim

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My bad. Sorry. Head up, you know.

03-20-2016, 08:37 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 478 Liked 17,353 Times in 1,578 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Its been a long race, but for me its been a blast as always. We had to wait a long time to race, but at least we all made the Sunday show. I know it was a hardship for many races, but the race was finished in a timely manner. With the weather we had, it looked as if Monday was going to be the sportsman day. I know many may not like this, but hats off to NHRA for getting it all done. Something I need to share with you all, and I think its a good sign for the sportsman racer. This morning Stock was first out. I'm not sure which one of the sportsman announcers was doing Stock, but I was pleased when I heard what he had said. I am paraphrasing, but this is what he said essentially to the fans. "Folks, you don't get to see this many Stockers on a Sunday morning, what do you all think of watching Stock. I was blown away when I heard the applause from my pit area. We all know that the fans are here for the pros, but its nice to know they appreciate us also. I was very impresses with how many fans walked through the pits with such kinds word and enthusiasm about the sportsman cars. I have many more photos and some videos, but will most likely not get them uploaded until I get home in a few days, be sure to check back. Congrats to all the winners ! Attached Thumbnails

03-20-2016, 08:51 PM	#2
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Thanks Ken for the reports! Even with everything that happened the last few days I hated that I had to withdraw and was not there to help you. I agree that NHRA did a good job getting this race finished today and hopefully it's sunny skies the rest of the season! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

03-22-2016, 10:24 AM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 478 Liked 17,353 Times in 1,578 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header No worries James, looking forward to your reports in the future. Here is a quick video in the staging lanes before first round of the Factory Stock Showdown. I have more photos to edit and upload, please check back later today. Attached Thumbnails

03-22-2016, 06:43 PM	#5
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 478 Liked 17,353 Times in 1,578 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Stock final photos and video. The video is not that good, my batteries in my new camera went dead and I had to use my cell phone as a back up. Attached Thumbnails

03-22-2016, 06:47 PM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,918 Likes: 478 Liked 17,353 Times in 1,578 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Super Stock final photos. Attached Thumbnails

03-22-2016, 07:35 PM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: "Live From" Gainesville's Double Header Blue ChevyII winner, red car runner up? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA