"Live From" Winternationals - Page 8

Mike Delahanty · 02-10-2017, 08:06 PM

Random shots from Thursday qualifying

butch8908 · 02-10-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

We did find a few cars out today, and there was no tech line, just racers picking up their credentials. Looks like we will have another reporter at the track. Most Class Racer regulars know Mike Delahanty and the great reports and photos he brings. Looking forward to his reports, and he might even jump in on bringing us some live streams.

Love the SS/MA Comet.

Mike Delahanty · 02-11-2017, 12:37 AM

The rain rolled in a little before 4 o'clock just after Pro Stock qualifying finished. A couple of pair of funny cars got to make their second qualifying run and then the slow drizzle picked up to a point where most of the teams headed back to the pits to pack it up for the day. Looking at the forecast for Saturday it appears there's a chance that this drizzle could last all day.

These John force faces glued to a paint stirring stick appeared to be some type of promotion for Peak. I saw a number of fans walking around the pits with these things but never bothered to ask what was behind the souvenir.

It's sad to see how many "FANS" feel completely entitled to help themselves to the banners that are posted at the track. This "FAN" was complaining to his colleague that he had forgotten the nail clippers he usually brings to events to cut the tie wraps quicker.

Mike Delahanty · 02-11-2017, 12:43 AM

I have one bit of commentary from a Stocker racer about the new registration process (and no Tech). He waited in line for one hour to submit his tech card to the NHRA folks in the trailer. There were 12 racers in front of him when the clock started - it took 60 minutes to process the 12 racers. While the Tech may have been "streamlined", there were no efficiency gains downstream at the racer registration trailer.

Mike Delahanty · 02-11-2017, 10:33 AM

Here's the early morning forecast for Pomona It looks like the rain may hold off long enough to get some racing in this morning and that would include more stock and Super Stock racing. I'm about 15 miles east of the track in Ontario and the ground is still wet and there's lots of moisture in the air. Stay tuned for an update from the track. I'll be there in about 90 minutes.

Ken Miele · 02-11-2017, 12:10 PM

Just to add to what Mike said. I got word from the track that it was raining early this morning, its cloudy and damp now. Kind of dark and gloomy and it looks like rain. 8:15 is the start time for round 3 of stock, but who knows if it will be pushed back or not.

Ken Miele · 02-11-2017, 12:24 PM

Just got word, Stock will be out at 8:45......... it just started to sprinkle.

Mike Delahanty · 02-11-2017, 12:56 PM

It's almost 9:00 and the track drying continues. Chris Whitney is the only Stocker waiting at the back of the lanes. There are intermittent sprinkles and the air is cold. Stay tuned.

Mike Delahanty · 02-11-2017, 01:31 PM

9:30 update - Stock in the lanes and paired ......... a steady drizzle hits the track. Staging lane officials send the cars back to the pits.

Mike Delahanty · 02-11-2017, 01:46 PM

Drizzle on the dial.

02-10-2017, 08:06 PM	#71
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals Random shots from Thursday qualifying __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

02-11-2017, 12:37 AM	#73
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals The rain rolled in a little before 4 o'clock just after Pro Stock qualifying finished. A couple of pair of funny cars got to make their second qualifying run and then the slow drizzle picked up to a point where most of the teams headed back to the pits to pack it up for the day. Looking at the forecast for Saturday it appears there's a chance that this drizzle could last all day. These John force faces glued to a paint stirring stick appeared to be some type of promotion for Peak. I saw a number of fans walking around the pits with these things but never bothered to ask what was behind the souvenir. It's sad to see how many "FANS" feel completely entitled to help themselves to the banners that are posted at the track. This "FAN" was complaining to his colleague that he had forgotten the nail clippers he usually brings to events to cut the tie wraps quicker. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973. Last edited by Mike Delahanty; 02-11-2017 at 12:45 AM.

02-11-2017, 12:43 AM	#74
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals I have one bit of commentary from a Stocker racer about the new registration process (and no Tech). He waited in line for one hour to submit his tech card to the NHRA folks in the trailer. There were 12 racers in front of him when the clock started - it took 60 minutes to process the 12 racers. While the Tech may have been "streamlined", there were no efficiency gains downstream at the racer registration trailer. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

02-11-2017, 10:33 AM	#75
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals Here's the early morning forecast for Pomona It looks like the rain may hold off long enough to get some racing in this morning and that would include more stock and Super Stock racing. I'm about 15 miles east of the track in Ontario and the ground is still wet and there's lots of moisture in the air. Stay tuned for an update from the track. I'll be there in about 90 minutes. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

02-11-2017, 12:10 PM	#76
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,560 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals Just to add to what Mike said. I got word from the track that it was raining early this morning, its cloudy and damp now. Kind of dark and gloomy and it looks like rain. 8:15 is the start time for round 3 of stock, but who knows if it will be pushed back or not.

02-11-2017, 12:24 PM	#77
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,560 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals Just got word, Stock will be out at 8:45......... it just started to sprinkle. Attached Thumbnails

02-11-2017, 12:56 PM	#78
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals It's almost 9:00 and the track drying continues. Chris Whitney is the only Stocker waiting at the back of the lanes. There are intermittent sprinkles and the air is cold. Stay tuned. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

02-11-2017, 01:31 PM	#79
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals 9:30 update - Stock in the lanes and paired ......... a steady drizzle hits the track. Staging lane officials send the cars back to the pits. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.

02-11-2017, 01:46 PM	#80
Mike Delahanty VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,201 Likes: 0 Liked 276 Times in 54 Posts	Re: "Live From" Winternationals Drizzle on the dial. __________________ Been racing Stock and S/S cars since 1973.