"Live From" JEGS SPORTSnationals - Page 5

Ken Miele · 07-15-2021, 09:06 PM

We had two large storms roll through. The rain has stopped, but I think we are done for the day.

I have a different take on todays racing. I thought things went quite well. With close to 600 cars I think the staff did an amazing job. Until the Hemi car oiled the track and put things on hold for a bit... things were going smooth. I had no issues with Class or qualifying.

As far as the starting line goes... no issues going 8.50's on a 9 inch radial. It could bite me tomorrow, but so far the track has been good for me. I'm just happy to be racing and I know things don't always go they way we like, but I would rather be here racing even with issues.

doglover44 · 07-15-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

If the forecast holds true, there will be a LOT of sitting around the next 2 days….Jeff , you know the drill…..THEY (NHRA) don’t CARE !!!!!!

They better come up with a plan B

Jeff Niceswanger · 07-15-2021, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

If the forecast holds true, there will be a LOT of sitting around the next 2 days….Jeff , you know the drill…..THEY (NHRA) don’t CARE !!!!!!

Well, they certainly need to start having NHRA people take care of the starting line and cleanup instead of the local tracks group. I liked the days of the starters knowing the cars. When good cars that never have starting line issues have issues....they would shut everything down and have look . Drag, re-prep, spray etc... We have lost all of that. That's all I am saying.....

MoJo Risen · 07-15-2021, 09:55 PM

Did Charlie Downings FSS/H car make a recorded pass today?

Did he not drive today in effort to gain the love of Erica Enders again?

Enquiring minds wants to know.

MR DERBY CITY · 07-15-2021, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger

Well, they certainly need to start having NHRA people take care of the starting line and cleanup instead of the local tracks group. I liked the days of the starters knowing the cars. When good cars that never have starting line issues have issues....they would shut everything down and have look . Drag, re-prep, spray etc... We have lost all of that. That's all I am saying.....

Rookie rent a help is WAY cheaper than Bill Floyd/ Brad…..it’s all about saving $$$$$. This is the same outfit that totally #@%*ed up parking at INDY in order to save $$ on ONE nights lodging for the few workers that handle the parking….

MikeMoller · 07-16-2021, 06:03 AM

Well it's the only game in town, if NHRA goes the way of IHRA then what? Just sayin'.

Frank Castros · 07-16-2021, 07:29 AM

Which Hemi car oiled the track?

Spyphish · 07-16-2021, 07:33 AM

MINE and its not even there. LOL Phish

Ken Miele · 07-16-2021, 08:12 AM

Good morning all, they are drying the track as I type. We should get some racing in today, forecast calls for a 30% chance of thunderstorms, but who knows. Super Street round one first out followed by Stock.

Russ Campbell's Hemi car had engine failure and oiled the track in both lanes.

Frank Castros · 07-16-2021, 08:21 AM

Sorry for Russ, it sucks.

07-15-2021, 09:06 PM	#41
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" JEGS SPORTSnationals We had two large storms roll through. The rain has stopped, but I think we are done for the day. I have a different take on todays racing. I thought things went quite well. With close to 600 cars I think the staff did an amazing job. Until the Hemi car oiled the track and put things on hold for a bit... things were going smooth. I had no issues with Class or qualifying. As far as the starting line goes... no issues going 8.50's on a 9 inch radial. It could bite me tomorrow, but so far the track has been good for me. I'm just happy to be racing and I know things don't always go they way we like, but I would rather be here racing even with issues.

07-15-2021, 09:55 PM	#44
MoJo Risen Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 202 Likes: 14 Liked 143 Times in 52 Posts	Re: "Live From" JEGS SPORTSnationals Did Charlie Downings FSS/H car make a recorded pass today? Did he not drive today in effort to gain the love of Erica Enders again? Enquiring minds wants to know.

07-16-2021, 06:03 AM	#46
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: "Live From" JEGS SPORTSnationals Well it's the only game in town, if NHRA goes the way of IHRA then what? Just sayin'. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

07-16-2021, 07:29 AM	#47
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,983 Likes: 2,605 Liked 2,737 Times in 965 Posts	Re: "Live From" JEGS SPORTSnationals Which Hemi car oiled the track?

07-16-2021, 07:33 AM	#48
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 846 Likes: 16 Liked 679 Times in 180 Posts	Re: "Live From" JEGS SPORTSnationals MINE and its not even there. LOL Phish

07-16-2021, 08:12 AM	#49
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live From" JEGS SPORTSnationals Good morning all, they are drying the track as I type. We should get some racing in today, forecast calls for a 30% chance of thunderstorms, but who knows. Super Street round one first out followed by Stock. Russ Campbell's Hemi car had engine failure and oiled the track in both lanes. Attached Thumbnails

07-16-2021, 08:21 AM	#50
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,983 Likes: 2,605 Liked 2,737 Times in 965 Posts	Re: "Live From" JEGS SPORTSnationals Sorry for Russ, it sucks.