Live from Maple Grove - NHRA Auto - Plus Nationals

[Gary Parker]

First out in the morning, last out at night and first out again in the morning. We need naps to keep up this pace....

[Conway Witten]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Our own Bobby Bender did something a little different at this race - Bobby was awarded a Bronze Star while in the 101st Airborne and his star got to take a very fast ride this afternoon as Tony ( aka " the Sarge " ) Schumacher took it along with him on a 325 MPH pass in his Army sponsored Top Fuel car .Thanks for your service Bobby ..........

I got the feeling that if you asked Tony Schumacher, he would say the honor was his! Bobby Bender is the hero! Thank you Bobby!

[superstockgt2009]

Mr Bender very proud to know you thanks for your service Jerry and Robert Panza

[gmonde]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Our own Bobby Bender did something a little different at this race - Bobby was awarded a Bronze Star while in the 101st Airborne and his star got to take a very fast ride this afternoon as Tony ( aka " the Sarge " ) Schumacher took it along with him on a 325 MPH pass in his Army sponsored Top Fuel car .Thanks for your service Bobby ..........

that is something special , bob thanks for your service gmonde

[Steve Williams]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

We're done for the night - first rounds were a mixed bag - some ran 4 to 7 slower than this morning other ran closer - plenty of dew on the cars this late - if I had my way we would have bagged it earlier but it wasn't my call .Towels in the lanes were at a premium - probably could have sold mine .

Stock has an early morning call - 8 AM if I'm not mistaken - more dew - more towels - more / more / more ..........

How was the starting line? Looking at some numbers it looked like some spun bad. You should be a bunch cooler in the morning as well. Cross your fingers for no more rain. Good luck!

[Tom Goldman]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Our own Bobby Bender did something a little different at this race - Bobby was awarded a Bronze Star while in the 101st Airborne and his star got to take a very fast ride this afternoon as Tony ( aka " the Sarge " ) Schumacher took it along with him on a 325 MPH pass in his Army sponsored Top Fuel car .Thanks for your service Bobby ..........

I knew there was something special about Bob,beside his choice of race cars!
Thank you Bob ,I'm proud to call you my friend.

[Ed Fernandez]

You da man Bobby.

[Joe Martens]

Schumacher being called "The Sarge" is a pet peeve of mine! I doubt he was ever in the military! Your are The Man, Bob!!! Glad to know you!

[chris ok]

Thank you for your service Mr. Bob Bender. Awesome race car too.
I'm leaving Long Island to watch racing today in a few minutes, I hope to meet you sir.
Best Luck today.
Chris O'Keefe.

[Ken Miele]

Good morning everyone, no rain yet but it is a cool 56 degrees. John DiBartolomeo from DRAG RACING ACTION Magazine www.dragracingaction.com sent me some great action as always.

Stock is supposed to be first out this morning at 8. The rain is supposed hit us by 1:00PM.