Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS - Page 2

Ken Miele · 04-29-2010, 08:17 PM

Jack, Its about time, and thanks for telling everyone I hate to type. All kidding aside, thanks for helping out.

I have a few more pictures, but Jack has more info and will post soon or he is fired, you here me Jack.

Sam Murray · 04-29-2010, 09:05 PM

A couple of more tidbits from today.
One from the I wish I had my camera, Gene Monahan scraped the paint off his rear bumper. I think he went 11.44 on that pass.
Jerry Mac Neish drove right to the staging lanes after another clutch thrash and ran 10.51 @126.10 with the side wind. He's going to try for the record tomorrow. With it cooled, iced and a good barometer it should be interesting to see if he can get in the 40's. Track conditions were super all day long. We went out to dinner tonight and the sand pit to the left as you come through the gate was half full. When we returned a 9 pm it was full and they were starting to park them to the right side behind tech. Our Canadian friends are here in-force. Passed a few Ohioan's on the road coming back. Hopefully we will have the barometer for our record attempt's tomorrow.

Jack Matyas · 04-29-2010, 09:31 PM

Thanks Kenny -- I think ! ! Tonight its a little brisk here at Atco and most campers will have their furnaces on high later tonight as temps will dip into the low fifties . While taking a little stroll earier this evening I noticed that we were full here-- as in nothing - no place to park except what we refer to as beachfront property - you know -- as in out back in the sand - nothing left on macadam-- well except if you're a Comp or Top Sportsman racer - there is some on "that" side.

Tomorrow is to be picture perfect all day - high of 78 with a decent barometer and sunny --what more could a racer ask for ? While out walking I stopped by the Winners Circle Lounge and a lot of the usual suspects were there-- one being Gary Parker - who has his sights set on the H/SA record tomorrow -- he'd like to be the first H/SA in the Tens and has been knocking at the door -could tomorrow be his day? Another I spoke with tonight was Bobby Bender - who is going to take a whack at the O/SA record with his big 'ole Kingswood wagon - his time shots looked good enough today to get the job done .As for SuperStock -- Joe Garberine has his Cavalier flyin' - I believe it a a GT/GA car and if today was any indication he'll have the record by this time tomorrow .Good luck to all ......

In the morning time trials and record runs will begin at 9:30 sharp and in this order-S/ST-Stock - S/C - S/S -S/G with Comp at 1 and 4 along with TD at 3 & 4:30 and TS AT 3:30 & 5 And no Alcohol cars of any kind-- yippee ! ! ! !

One last thing -- many of you have been following my search for a motorhome the last month or so and i'd like to thank each and every one of you who sent e-mails and pictures for me to look at - its been a long and hard task for sure - hope I don't have to do it again for years .But here's the thing - without sounding like a commercial for him I sure want to thank Marc LaBrecque at Diamond RV - I know I probably wore him out with questions and what ifs but in the end it was worth it for me -- what a beauty I got -- this Winnebago Journey is just what the doctor ordered -- if you're at Atco this weekend stop by and get the cooks tour as I'm real proud of my new purchase -- my hats off to Marc and his staff for a job well done ! ! !

Ken Miele · 04-30-2010, 07:22 AM

Jack is back .... woo hoo !

The rigs have not stopped rolling in, looks to be a good day.

Just a quick weather report, clear blue skies, a great day for racing.

Temp 65
BAR 29.82
Humidity 41%
DA 935ft

Racing starts at 9:30 with SST then SKT, SC, SS.

Jack Matyas · 04-30-2010, 07:45 AM

Good morning -- As promised its a picture perfect day here at Atco --sunny w/blue skies -- super nice weather for a race .Took a ride on my scooter this morning only to stumble on the D1 Certification Team having their morning meeting - most of you have no idea how many of them there are here to help get this done any I didn't stop to count 'em but let me tell you its a bunch not to mention all the support vehicles they have along .

Tech is open and we're to start this thing in less than an hour .

Threw in a couple of beach shots - bet next time they'll get here earlier.

Also ran into a few "old" friends this morning- Dave LeBrun and Al Mark --glad to see both could make it here .BTW , any sightings of Wayne Toyaro ?

dean ribeiro · 04-30-2010, 07:48 AM

Ken & Jack:
Thanks for the updates and especially the pics. Arnie Martel, Jr is getting married this weekend and this has prevented me from breaking some more parts at Atco. LOL

Jack:
I like the new coach (especially the color combo). When can I expect my next spaghetti dinner? (it always tastes better when you cook it).

Best of luck to everyone at Atco this weekend...

Rich196 · 04-30-2010, 08:13 AM

Thanks for the update guy's. Good luck this weekend.

Ken Miele · 04-30-2010, 09:59 AM

I'm sure Jack will fill everyone in on how the first qualifying went this morning.

I just wanted to post this run.

'10 CJ
Don Fezell AA/S
9.41@147

WOW !

Weather 1700ft

I went 9.869@134.71 to give it some perspective.

countrypuppy4865 · 04-30-2010, 11:08 AM

Ken,
Is this a new car that Don has or is that a misprint? He had a 2008 CJ that he has been running. I was just wondering if that's the same car or a new car. Thanks.

Ed Carpenter · 04-30-2010, 11:45 AM

John Bubka in a 66 Chevy II running B/S. Am I missing something?

04-29-2010, 08:17 PM	#11
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Jack, Its about time, and thanks for telling everyone I hate to type. All kidding aside, thanks for helping out. I have a few more pictures, but Jack has more info and will post soon or he is fired, you here me Jack. Attached Thumbnails

04-29-2010, 09:05 PM	#12
Sam Murray Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cummaquid, Mass Posts: 445 Likes: 413 Liked 60 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS A couple of more tidbits from today. One from the I wish I had my camera, Gene Monahan scraped the paint off his rear bumper. I think he went 11.44 on that pass. Jerry Mac Neish drove right to the staging lanes after another clutch thrash and ran 10.51 @126.10 with the side wind. He's going to try for the record tomorrow. With it cooled, iced and a good barometer it should be interesting to see if he can get in the 40's. Track conditions were super all day long. We went out to dinner tonight and the sand pit to the left as you come through the gate was half full. When we returned a 9 pm it was full and they were starting to park them to the right side behind tech. Our Canadian friends are here in-force. Passed a few Ohioan's on the road coming back. Hopefully we will have the barometer for our record attempt's tomorrow. __________________ Sam Murray 1616 STK

04-29-2010, 09:31 PM	#13
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,927 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Thanks Kenny -- I think ! ! Tonight its a little brisk here at Atco and most campers will have their furnaces on high later tonight as temps will dip into the low fifties . While taking a little stroll earier this evening I noticed that we were full here-- as in nothing - no place to park except what we refer to as beachfront property - you know -- as in out back in the sand - nothing left on macadam-- well except if you're a Comp or Top Sportsman racer - there is some on "that" side. Tomorrow is to be picture perfect all day - high of 78 with a decent barometer and sunny --what more could a racer ask for ? While out walking I stopped by the Winners Circle Lounge and a lot of the usual suspects were there-- one being Gary Parker - who has his sights set on the H/SA record tomorrow -- he'd like to be the first H/SA in the Tens and has been knocking at the door -could tomorrow be his day? Another I spoke with tonight was Bobby Bender - who is going to take a whack at the O/SA record with his big 'ole Kingswood wagon - his time shots looked good enough today to get the job done .As for SuperStock -- Joe Garberine has his Cavalier flyin' - I believe it a a GT/GA car and if today was any indication he'll have the record by this time tomorrow .Good luck to all ...... In the morning time trials and record runs will begin at 9:30 sharp and in this order-S/ST-Stock - S/C - S/S -S/G with Comp at 1 and 4 along with TD at 3 & 4:30 and TS AT 3:30 & 5 And no Alcohol cars of any kind-- yippee ! ! ! ! One last thing -- many of you have been following my search for a motorhome the last month or so and i'd like to thank each and every one of you who sent e-mails and pictures for me to look at - its been a long and hard task for sure - hope I don't have to do it again for years .But here's the thing - without sounding like a commercial for him I sure want to thank Marc LaBrecque at Diamond RV - I know I probably wore him out with questions and what ifs but in the end it was worth it for me -- what a beauty I got -- this Winnebago Journey is just what the doctor ordered -- if you're at Atco this weekend stop by and get the cooks tour as I'm real proud of my new purchase -- my hats off to Marc and his staff for a job well done ! ! ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 04-30-2010 at 07:23 AM.

04-30-2010, 07:22 AM	#14
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Jack is back .... woo hoo ! The rigs have not stopped rolling in, looks to be a good day. Just a quick weather report, clear blue skies, a great day for racing. Temp 65 BAR 29.82 Humidity 41% DA 935ft Racing starts at 9:30 with SST then SKT, SC, SS. Attached Thumbnails

04-30-2010, 07:45 AM	#15
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,927 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Good morning -- As promised its a picture perfect day here at Atco --sunny w/blue skies -- super nice weather for a race .Took a ride on my scooter this morning only to stumble on the D1 Certification Team having their morning meeting - most of you have no idea how many of them there are here to help get this done any I didn't stop to count 'em but let me tell you its a bunch not to mention all the support vehicles they have along . Tech is open and we're to start this thing in less than an hour . Threw in a couple of beach shots - bet next time they'll get here earlier. Also ran into a few "old" friends this morning- Dave LeBrun and Al Mark --glad to see both could make it here .BTW , any sightings of Wayne Toyaro ? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 04-30-2010 at 07:48 AM.

04-30-2010, 07:48 AM	#16
dean ribeiro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 517 Likes: 58 Liked 235 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Ken & Jack: Thanks for the updates and especially the pics. Arnie Martel, Jr is getting married this weekend and this has prevented me from breaking some more parts at Atco. LOL Jack: I like the new coach (especially the color combo). When can I expect my next spaghetti dinner? (it always tastes better when you cook it). Best of luck to everyone at Atco this weekend...

04-30-2010, 08:13 AM	#17
Rich196 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Thanks for the update guy's. Good luck this weekend.

04-30-2010, 09:59 AM	#18
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS I'm sure Jack will fill everyone in on how the first qualifying went this morning. I just wanted to post this run. '10 CJ Don Fezell AA/S 9.41@147 WOW ! Weather 1700ft I went 9.869@134.71 to give it some perspective.

04-30-2010, 11:08 AM	#19
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 980 Likes: 17 Liked 228 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS Ken, Is this a new car that Don has or is that a misprint? He had a 2008 CJ that he has been running. I was just wondering if that's the same car or a new car. Thanks. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

04-30-2010, 11:45 AM	#20
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil DRS John Bubka in a 66 Chevy II running B/S. Am I missing something? __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development Last edited by Ed Carpenter; 04-30-2010 at 11:52 AM.