"Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown

Tom Goldman · 06-11-2016, 10:38 AM

What a Saturday ! Sun , Stock Eliminator and Bob Frey announcing !

HR9121 · 06-11-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

What a Saturday ! Sun , Stock Eliminator and Bob Frey announcing !

That's kinda what I was thinking also, way cool. And how about that heads up!

Larry Hill · 06-11-2016, 03:54 PM

What is wrong with the track? The NHRA crew has done a very good job this year at all the national events we have been to. Which tire hooked the best, or worst. Ken crossing the center line, Bo going up in smoke, Shipp's acting crazy, I'm kinda surprised that no did a "Barton" at the starting line.

Jack Matyas · 06-11-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

What is wrong with the track? The NHRA crew has done a very good job this year at all the national events we have been to. Which tire hooked the best, or worst. Ken crossing the center line, Bo going up in smoke, Shipp's acting crazy, I'm kinda surprised that no did a "Barton" at the starting line.

I wouldn't been surprised to see Barton do a "Barton" as he crossed the center line doing a big wheelie but turning right at the same time this morning and during his first round bye run he spun wildly ........

Larry - didn't matter which tire as I saw all three brands spin big .

Doug Walker · 06-11-2016, 06:24 PM

Friday morning Super Stockers. Shooting from the grandstands. About 350 feet down from the starting line.

Doug Walker · 06-11-2016, 06:39 PM

A few more from the same batch.

Mike Delahanty · 06-11-2016, 07:50 PM

Tell us more about the "STREET LEGAL" class and the cars running in this.

Ken Miele · 06-11-2016, 08:12 PM

Larry,

From the info that I gathered over the last few days, it seems as if NHRA was not to concerned about the track for the sportsman racer. On Wednesday there was some type of promotion race for Dodge. They were running 13 second street cars and they tour up the starting line pretty good. There seem to be no urgency getting the situation corrected. I did here them drag the track everyday, but did not see much time spent on starting line. In fact on Thursday, I only saw them spray the track once.

I do understand that the track can go away as the days go by, but I can't remember it being so bad on the first day. I knew I would be in trouble, it was just a matter of time before I spun. As I came out of my burnout I notice the starting line was all balled up along with bare spots. I thought I was in trouble, but I didn't think is was going to be that bad. My car went to the left, I thought I could get it back, but it came down on the center line. I was still trying to pull it back, but it was not going to happen, so I just let go into the other lane. I was very happy to be spotting a car, it could have been ugly otherwise.

I have lots of photos as does Jack, but the internet connection is very poor. I will be back when the fans leave and I get a better connection.

First round for the Showdown was ugly, Every pair had one guy spinning. Not sure what can be done, but its a shame that we have to race like this.

Sorry Mike, I have no info on how this class got here or what it is. I will look into it.

06-11-2016, 10:38 AM	#1
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,476 Likes: 891 Liked 882 Times in 236 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown What a Saturday ! Sun , Stock Eliminator and Bob Frey announcing ! __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,720 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown What is wrong with the track? The NHRA crew has done a very good job this year at all the national events we have been to. Which tire hooked the best, or worst. Ken crossing the center line, Bo going up in smoke, Shipp's acting crazy, I'm kinda surprised that no did a "Barton" at the starting line. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-11-2016, 06:24 PM	#5
Doug Walker Photographer Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 437 Likes: 35 Liked 3,170 Times in 292 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown Friday morning Super Stockers. Shooting from the grandstands. About 350 feet down from the starting line. Attached Thumbnails

06-11-2016, 06:39 PM	#6
Doug Walker Photographer Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 437 Likes: 35 Liked 3,170 Times in 292 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown A few more from the same batch. Attached Thumbnails

06-11-2016, 07:50 PM	#7
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown Tell us more about the "STREET LEGAL" class and the cars running in this. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

06-11-2016, 08:12 PM	#8
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,560 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Summernationals at Englishtown Larry, From the info that I gathered over the last few days, it seems as if NHRA was not to concerned about the track for the sportsman racer. On Wednesday there was some type of promotion race for Dodge. They were running 13 second street cars and they tour up the starting line pretty good. There seem to be no urgency getting the situation corrected. I did here them drag the track everyday, but did not see much time spent on starting line. In fact on Thursday, I only saw them spray the track once. I do understand that the track can go away as the days go by, but I can't remember it being so bad on the first day. I knew I would be in trouble, it was just a matter of time before I spun. As I came out of my burnout I notice the starting line was all balled up along with bare spots. I thought I was in trouble, but I didn't think is was going to be that bad. My car went to the left, I thought I could get it back, but it came down on the center line. I was still trying to pull it back, but it was not going to happen, so I just let go into the other lane. I was very happy to be spotting a car, it could have been ugly otherwise. I have lots of photos as does Jack, but the internet connection is very poor. I will be back when the fans leave and I get a better connection. First round for the Showdown was ugly, Every pair had one guy spinning. Not sure what can be done, but its a shame that we have to race like this. Sorry Mike, I have no info on how this class got here or what it is. I will look into it.