"Live From" US Nationals Indy 2019

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

Its on DRC Austin Williams had a perfect light and won a heads up final round.

Love the heads up runs! A reminder to all if the “it’s just a bracket race” people. Congratulations for an exciting final in stock!

[stock1080]

back a few pages (39) Buick "wheelie of the week" gets my vote. Who the hell is that? nice!

[modelman1960]

If you are referring to the white Buick Apollo midway down the page, that would be Bill Jenkins. Not the man we're used to calling "Grumpy"(r.i.p.)
another Bill Jenkins. An yes it is nice.
BTW: Does anyone know what happened to W.J. I read in this post earlier that he'd crashed his Camaro in the back to school race against Greg Anderson. Is he o.k.? Any details would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Walt

[Chris1529]

Did they not even run the factory stock showdown during the pro eliminations?

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

Did they not even run the factory stock showdown during the pro eliminations?

They did run first round during Pro eliminations but think they are so focused on keeping the live TV coverage going (they were broadcasting on the main FOX channel) that think they are risk averse to anything that could interfere. Seeing Falcone wreck his COPO (and saving Allen Johnson in the process) in first round I kind of understand their logic but they spool up so many interviews and segments to fill the dead time that it’s not very entertaining to watch unless you’re recording it so you can zip through it. Pleasantly surprised they showed as much Pro Stock as they did and Pro Mod was treated as second string just like FSS. Even with weather challenges I was surprised by the relatively empty stands. NHRA and NASCAR are lock step in figuring out how to keep driving away the fans.

Side note: kudos to Sterling for making a run and hated to see Cotten have problems after another great light and has anybody ever seen so many redlights? It apparently scared many because saw some very untypical late lights by some great racers.

[Floyd Staggs]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

They did run first round during Pro eliminations but think they are so focused on keeping the live TV coverage going (they were broadcasting on the main FOX channel) that think they are risk averse to anything that could interfere. Seeing Falcone wreck his COPO (and saving Allen Johnson in the process) in first round I kind of understand their logic but they spool up so many interviews and segments to fill the dead time that it’s not very entertaining to watch unless you’re recording it so you can zip through it. Pleasantly surprised they showed as much Pro Stock as they did and Pro Mod was treated as second string just like FSS. Even with weather challenges I was surprised by the relatively empty stands. NHRA and NASCAR are lock step in figuring out how to keep driving away the fans.

Side note: kudos to Sterling for making a run and hated to see Cotten have problems after another great light and has anybody ever seen so many redlights? It apparently scared many because saw some very untypical late lights by some great racers.

What happened to Mike Cotten? I must have missed it.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Floyd Staggs

What happened to Mike Cotten? I must have missed it.

Not sure, watching on NHRAtv and he obviously slowed early into the run. Perhaps he’ll post something because I was rooting for either him or Sterling to get the BIG GO Wally. The NHRAtv broadcasts had its up and downs but after plunking down my money for the first time for their broadcast I’d have to say it was worthwhile. Probably wouldn’t have done it if Warren wasn’t involved in the Wednesday/Thursday segments. Already looking forward to Norwalk, with all of the withdrawals it should be pretty fast paced. Would have gone myself (Norwalk on the bucket list) but evacuating (mandatory for us) this morning due to Dorian. You guys worry about earthquakes, we watch the weather channel August and September.

[larrylomascolo]

Maybee if they had a sheet of paper given to each spectator explaining the class and what rules they have to follow,it would educate fans about sportsman and pro racing,,,just a thought..Its sick to see empty seats during qualifying and class

[Myron Piatek]

Originally Posted by larrylomascolo

Maybee if they had a sheet of paper given to each spectator explaining the class and what rules they have to follow,it would educate fans about sportsman and pro racing,,,just a thought..Its sick to see empty seats during qualifying and class

Do they still distribute/sell event programs? Adding a page or two with more sportsman educational information couldn't be that expensive. But the status quo seems to be not to spend anything that doesn't guarantee some sort of profit/return.

[Nick Heath]

Originally Posted by modelman1960

If you are referring to the white Buick Apollo midway down the page, that would be Bill Jenkins. Not the man we're used to calling "Grumpy"(r.i.p.)
another Bill Jenkins. An yes it is nice.
BTW: Does anyone know what happened to W.J. I read in this post earlier that he'd crashed his Camaro in the back to school race against Greg Anderson. Is he o.k.? Any details would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Walt

Yes, WJ is OK. They interviewed him and did an autograph session the next day. I should've mentioned that in my post.