"Live From" The Belle Rose National Open - Page 2

Ken Miele · 11-18-2016, 07:35 PM

Here is the 1st round qualifying for Top Stock. The rules are a 8.25 weight break using your NHRA factored hp rating.

Frank B. · 11-18-2016, 07:47 PM

Thanks Ken Please keep us posted

Ken Miele · 11-18-2016, 10:08 PM

We did not get into the 7's tonight. David got the car to run a 8.10, but its still spinning pretty good when it hits second gear. Steve Bell went a 8.13 so tomorrow should be interesting. They are still running Top Stock, I will get you more info when it becomes available.

Here are some random shots of the day. I few night shots, but the track is very dark, so its hard to get good photos at night. As soon as the finish up with Top Stock I will give you the winner and runner up. It looks like a good turnout, I counted at least 50 cars in Stock, I'm sure there are more, and more will be here tomorrow.

I have video to edit, but it may no be good, its hard to get good videos with a dark track. I will be back later and post it anyway.

Ken Miele · 11-18-2016, 10:19 PM

I almost forgot, Nick Reiter is here, he is going for the D record. He went a 10.44 tonight, and might have a good chance to run some low 30's tomorrow. Nick is my hero, living the dream, racing all over the country. He did not even know this race was being run. He was heading back from the west coast and said what the heck, lets just stop here see if we can get a record before we head home.

Ken Miele · 11-18-2016, 10:28 PM

Britt Cummings took out Slate Cummings with a hole shot win in Top Stock, 9.83 to a 9.81.

Bob Don · 11-18-2016, 11:16 PM

Yo Ken - Thanks for the pics and reports. Tell Nicky we're all pulling for him!

John Kelley · 11-18-2016, 11:46 PM

OK....it's Tony Hewe's driving the Mendez Bros. Mustang !! I'v never known them to travel that far !!! He's out of Sparks ,Nevada and the Mendez Bros.out of Sacramento
The Mendez have been racing for a long time.....even Half Moon Bay drags !!

Ken Miele · 11-18-2016, 11:58 PM

Will do Bob.

The video is not great, but what the heck. The first part of the video which I think is kind of cool is two guys from Chevy's performance engine development team pushing David's COPO. Chevy looks like they mean business. Chris Cogan on the left and Jerry Joles on the right are having a great time. They are eager to see how they can help the COPO engine program move along. I was very impressed with there insight, knowledge and most of all passion for developing the best possible engine packages for there customers.

David runs a 8.10 on this run.

countrypuppy4865 · 11-19-2016, 01:05 AM

Most impressive run to me thus far is Tony Hewes 9.10 144 mph in SS/FA!

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 11-19-2016, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kelley

OK....it's Tony Hewe's driving the Mendez Bros. Mustang !! I'v never known them to travel that far !!! He's out of Sparks ,Nevada and the Mendez Bros.out of Sacramento
The Mendez have been racing for a long time.....even Half Moon Bay drags !!

He ran 9.10 in SS/FA....goin to back it up for the record saturday

11-18-2016, 07:35 PM	#11
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,832 Likes: 453 Liked 16,296 Times in 1,493 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Here is the 1st round qualifying for Top Stock. The rules are a 8.25 weight break using your NHRA factored hp rating. Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2016, 07:47 PM	#12
Frank B. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 43 Times in 24 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Thanks Ken Please keep us posted

11-18-2016, 10:08 PM	#13
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,832 Likes: 453 Liked 16,296 Times in 1,493 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open We did not get into the 7's tonight. David got the car to run a 8.10, but its still spinning pretty good when it hits second gear. Steve Bell went a 8.13 so tomorrow should be interesting. They are still running Top Stock, I will get you more info when it becomes available. Here are some random shots of the day. I few night shots, but the track is very dark, so its hard to get good photos at night. As soon as the finish up with Top Stock I will give you the winner and runner up. It looks like a good turnout, I counted at least 50 cars in Stock, I'm sure there are more, and more will be here tomorrow. I have video to edit, but it may no be good, its hard to get good videos with a dark track. I will be back later and post it anyway. Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2016, 10:19 PM	#14
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,832 Likes: 453 Liked 16,296 Times in 1,493 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open I almost forgot, Nick Reiter is here, he is going for the D record. He went a 10.44 tonight, and might have a good chance to run some low 30's tomorrow. Nick is my hero, living the dream, racing all over the country. He did not even know this race was being run. He was heading back from the west coast and said what the heck, lets just stop here see if we can get a record before we head home. Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2016, 10:28 PM	#15
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,832 Likes: 453 Liked 16,296 Times in 1,493 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Britt Cummings took out Slate Cummings with a hole shot win in Top Stock, 9.83 to a 9.81. Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2016, 11:16 PM	#16
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,494 Likes: 1,108 Liked 893 Times in 190 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Yo Ken - Thanks for the pics and reports. Tell Nicky we're all pulling for him! __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

11-18-2016, 11:46 PM	#17
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open OK....it's Tony Hewe's driving the Mendez Bros. Mustang !! I'v never known them to travel that far !!! He's out of Sparks ,Nevada and the Mendez Bros.out of Sacramento The Mendez have been racing for a long time.....even Half Moon Bay drags !!

11-18-2016, 11:58 PM	#18
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,832 Likes: 453 Liked 16,296 Times in 1,493 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Will do Bob. The video is not great, but what the heck. The first part of the video which I think is kind of cool is two guys from Chevy's performance engine development team pushing David's COPO. Chevy looks like they mean business. Chris Cogan on the left and Jerry Joles on the right are having a great time. They are eager to see how they can help the COPO engine program move along. I was very impressed with there insight, knowledge and most of all passion for developing the best possible engine packages for there customers. David runs a 8.10 on this run.

11-19-2016, 01:05 AM	#19
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 977 Likes: 17 Liked 227 Times in 69 Posts	Re: "Live From" The Belle Rose National Open Most impressive run to me thus far is Tony Hewes 9.10 144 mph in SS/FA! __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird