Live from Maple Grove -NHRA MOPAR Express Lane Nationals

[Ralph A Powell]

To day
temperature = 62.97 deg f
relative humidity = 83 %
uncorrected barometer* = 29.65 inHg
corrected barometer* = 30.23 inHg
wind speed = 3.3 mph
wind direction* = SW (252°)
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dew point = 58 deg f
saturation pressure = 0.580 inHg
vapor pressure = 0.481 inHg
grains = 71.8
air density (w/o water vapor) = 98%
air density (w water vapor) = 97%
density altitude = 1065.85 ft

[Kevin Panzino]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Good Morning all, another great weather day for racing. Stock and Super Stock get two more rounds today. I hope to get some top end shots. I have to repeat myself, this race is has been one of the best National events I have been to in a long time. Everything running so smooth. I have not heard of any complaints from the racers this week.

This track also has a strong market, the fans are just rolling in, this place will be packed. Stock should be out at 9:45.... more letter.

I couldn't agree more. Really well done. And this track is just so incredible. Absolutely gorgeous setting, great location. By far, my favorite track. NHRA needs to do whatever it can to make sure this track stays a track !!

[tommy d]

Dang , Fazio is driving his tail off today. Giving us Ford guys some hope!

[Jack Matyas]

OK-OK so I've been slackin' a bit but i'll make up for it and use a whole bunch of Ken's space with a zillion pics I took today so far .Had a great tribute to 9/11 before the race started and more before the Pro's went out .Even the guy that sang was pretty good - sorry,I didn't catch his name.

[Jack Matyas]

Like that famous guy from Chicago would say -'page two'

[Ken Miele]

Hey guys, racing is done for the day. Actually we finished about an hour ago. Another smooth day of racing with no major issues. It just feels like a great national event, just like in the past.

As you can see from the first photo, the fans were already packing the stands, this was early in the day before the pros. Some more top end shots during eliminations.

[Ken Miele]

Good morning all, we are still here. I hope to get some more top end shots along with some winner circle photos. Looks to be another nice weather day, but it will be warmer. Maple Grove weather at the national events tend to be on the rainy side, but this week has been good.

Be back later...

[joe176]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Good Morning all, another great weather day for racing. Stock and Super Stock get two more rounds today. I hope to get some top end shots. I have to repeat myself, this race is has been one of the best National events I have been to in a long time. Everything running so smooth. I have not heard of any complaints from the racers this week.

This track also has a strong market, the fans are just rolling in, this place will be packed. Stock should be out at 9:45.... more letter.

The only complaint I have is NHRA has to stop denying racers entries and open up the quotas ... the entry limits they have set for nationals has rubbed many racers the wrong way, myself included

[1matcoman]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Like that famous guy from Chicago would say -'page two'

Careful there Jack. You're "broadcasting" your age when you mention him.

[Roy Kinslow]

Originally Posted by joe176

The only complaint I have is NHRA has to stop denying racers entries and open up the quotas ... the entry limits they have set for nationals has rubbed many racers the wrong way, myself included

Surprisingly, there were only 57 cars in SS, I know it was full at one point but maybe it pays to check back if one really wants in. I got there Thursday and seeing the condition of the pits from the rain and the type of spots that were left I thought it was good that there weren't more entries. I was entered last year so they had my money already so we went. Thankfully got in and out without getting stuck. I was out first rd , this was the first national event I was a participant and probably my only. Just too much expense and time commitment for me with the low purse. Don't get me wrong I would love to win one and have even more respect for those that have. I like the div1 races and the smaller races. Glad I don't have to worry about grade points anymore.