"Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals

Ken Miele · 06-06-2017, 03:44 PM

Good afternoon all, yes its only Tuesday, but lets get this started anyway. Its a little chilly and overcast today in the mid 50's. We had some rain early, but it has stop and the sun is trying to come out. Forecast for the week is mixed with a slight chance of rain. Over all it looks to be a good week weather wise. Thursday being the best day for the go fast guys as it will warm up each day until Sunday.

There are about 50 rigs inline and although the stacking area is solid, there are lots of mud puddles as you navigate to stack. If you rig is clean try to avoid them, I know I couldn't. According to the NHRA website, parking starts at 7AM. This should make for a better parking experiences over last year. Getting an early starts seems to help out a lot.

rboyle · 06-06-2017, 04:03 PM

Does anyone have a run schedule yet?
Thanks
Rich

Pistol Pete · 06-06-2017, 10:31 PM

The Run Schedule Has Been Posted On NHRA Competition Web Site.

Mike Jones · 06-07-2017, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rboyle

Does anyone have a run schedule yet?
Thanks
Rich

http://www.nhra.net/2017/images/NHRA...%20_17_EN1.pdf

Mike A114

rboyle · 06-07-2017, 04:15 AM

So Pro ET is running first Round Sunday but all other Sportsman categories will be up to the Semi's by then? ...

stock1080 · 06-07-2017, 06:14 AM

Why are they running Pro et at a national event? how do they get in? grade points?
Once there were 128 entries for stock and super stock. But no. we need room for
all the tents and such. And now pro et. Good Grief.

Pistol Pete · 06-07-2017, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stock1080

Why are they running Pro et at a national event? how do they get in? grade points?
Once there were 128 entries for stock and super stock. But no. we need room for
all the tents and such. And now pro et. Good Grief.

I noticed they ran: Top Fuel Harley, Snowmobile's & X275 at the Epping Nationals.
I guess this is the "new norm" at National Events.

Pistol Pete · 06-07-2017, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rboyle

So Pro ET is running first Round Sunday but all other Sportsman categories will be up to the Semi's by then? ...

There's Only 8 Cars In Pro/ET.

Bobby Fazio · 06-07-2017, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pistol Pete

There's Only 8 Cars In Pro/ET.

It is the top 8 PRO ET cars from Englishtown's weekly bracket program allowing them the opportunity to win a Wally. I think each track hosting a national event is entitled to have a special race because Maple Grove has one as well. I think it is a good thing and good for fans to see what bracket racing is as well as deserved exposure for those racers who run on a weekly basis. A fan has a much better chance of starting his or her racing career in a weekend bracket program rather than a class car.

Stan G · 06-07-2017, 05:21 PM

Generally speaking I don't usually get in on these conversations. I've been racing in Stock for a long time including two cars for the last 3-4 years and have maintained a grade point of 5 or higher until the last 3 years due to personal reasons. I've been trying to race National events last year and this year to no avail because of my GP. Then I see they have snowmobiles, bracket racers,275 racers etc. What right do they have over me? I will be going to more div. races to get my GP up but in the mean time I must watch guys with no GP get in.

06-06-2017, 03:44 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,936 Likes: 483 Liked 17,536 Times in 1,596 Posts	"Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals Good afternoon all, yes its only Tuesday, but lets get this started anyway. Its a little chilly and overcast today in the mid 50's. We had some rain early, but it has stop and the sun is trying to come out. Forecast for the week is mixed with a slight chance of rain. Over all it looks to be a good week weather wise. Thursday being the best day for the go fast guys as it will warm up each day until Sunday. There are about 50 rigs inline and although the stacking area is solid, there are lots of mud puddles as you navigate to stack. If you rig is clean try to avoid them, I know I couldn't. According to the NHRA website, parking starts at 7AM. This should make for a better parking experiences over last year. Getting an early starts seems to help out a lot. Attached Thumbnails

06-06-2017, 04:03 PM	#2
rboyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 609 Likes: 1,463 Liked 602 Times in 165 Posts	Re: "Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals Does anyone have a run schedule yet? Thanks Rich

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Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,638 Likes: 3,491 Liked 816 Times in 215 Posts	Re: "Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals The Run Schedule Has Been Posted On NHRA Competition Web Site. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

06-07-2017, 04:15 AM	#5
rboyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 609 Likes: 1,463 Liked 602 Times in 165 Posts	Re: "Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals So Pro ET is running first Round Sunday but all other Sportsman categories will be up to the Semi's by then? ...

06-07-2017, 06:14 AM	#6
stock1080 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: malden,ma Posts: 246 Likes: 277 Liked 94 Times in 38 Posts	Re: "Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals Why are they running Pro et at a national event? how do they get in? grade points? Once there were 128 entries for stock and super stock. But no. we need room for all the tents and such. And now pro et. Good Grief.

06-07-2017, 05:21 PM	#10
Stan G Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 40 Likes: 2 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: "Live From" Englishtown, NJ Summernationals Generally speaking I don't usually get in on these conversations. I've been racing in Stock for a long time including two cars for the last 3-4 years and have maintained a grade point of 5 or higher until the last 3 years due to personal reasons. I've been trying to race National events last year and this year to no avail because of my GP. Then I see they have snowmobiles, bracket racers,275 racers etc. What right do they have over me? I will be going to more div. races to get my GP up but in the mean time I must watch guys with no GP get in.