Live from Summit Motorsports Park -NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

Hi gang - So it was a hop, skip, and a very long and wet almost 500 miles to get here .Why you ask? Yes, in D1 there is a National event going on but somehow this made more sense .Two races - one weekend .....OK, so it's more than a weekend but I was hungry for some of their $1 ice cream --- and i'll have more to spend on it as for some reason the Lucas races are less expensive here in D3 - who knew?

I must admit it's been about a decade since I've last been here but time hasn't hurt this track one bit -- in fact it's nicer than I remember .That and I was greeted by the owner on the way in - nice touch indeed .Mr.Bader had his best TV smile on as I went by .

And then i'm told I wasn't the only D1 stranger in the house- and somehow i'll get around to see how many other D1 guys are in the house - Billy Nees is here along with Bobby Bender who is still on his National tour .

Since most of my peeps are in Virginia any or all of you D3 boys and girls are welcome to jump in and keep everyone informed as to what's happening here.........later .

[Mike Fuller]

FYI Jack ice cream is now $2.50. And it is not hand dipped

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Mike Fuller

FYI Jack ice cream is now $2.50. And it is not hand dipped

Thanks for the info - let's see ....I saved $50 on the entry ......That's twenty lbs -- I could invite all my friends ! ! !

[Jack Matyas]

Afternoon - Both Stock and S/S got a Q run in - that said not a Q sheet to be found on the grounds but i'll keep looking as the place is packed with stock and s/s - a great many from D1 .We were to get another Q run but it's raining ( and NO I didn't bring it with me from D1 as some have already suggested ) - this is the second time it's rained today .

Back in a bit ......

[340Cuda]

Last time I was there was for Hot Rod's Drag Week. The track was supposed to open at 7:00 and it did, exactly. Mr. Bader was there to greet us as well.

Best run track I have ever attended.

[Jack Matyas]

So after a search I finally found them ......along with that the Sun has come out and we'll resume in about a half hour or so .

[Jack Matyas]

We're shut down for the night ---Why you ask ? Big time storm coming - batten down the hatches mates .Rain / wind / hail -- you name it .Resume qualifying 8am tomorrow .Stock got their 2nd q run before they shut down .

[Pistol Pete]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Thanks for the info - let's see ....I saved $50 on the entry ......That's twenty lbs -- I could invite all my friends ! ! !

I?m on my way Jack, I like Strawberry.

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning kids - Well we made it thru last evenings storm - winds in the beginning rocked our RV - rained a good part of the night then came sunshine this AM - they dried the track and were 10 minutes away from starting when the rain came again .Good news is this afternoon its to clear up and we can get going.When we do they are to start where we left off with qualifying to completion - then start with round one of everything .

Kudo's to Mr.Bader who came on the PA and radio last evening during the storrm just to try and calm everyone down by letting everyone know that the worst part of tornado watch was past and we'd be OK .

Starting to rain really,really hard ............

[Steve Grady]

Rained most of the afternoon. Done for today. Nice evening with some sun to hopefully help dry the unpaved areas.