Live from Englishtown-NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Jack Matyas]

After a short two hour drive here we arrived and got in line and boy I'm glad we got here early as they decided to open the gates early by about an hour and a half -not sure why 'cause tech didn't open only parking -but we got us a great pit spot--including electric service , trees and grass .Hard to find stuff in this sea of asphalt .I've been coming to Old Bridge Township Raceway Park (the official name) since the late sixties and as time goes by this place keeps getting better ...it truly is a nice place to race .

Deb and I had dinner tonight with Dave Riberio and Glen Hartzler with most of the conversation being about the Republican Convention this week and the best thing I can say is that its a good that we weren't drinking as it surely would have become heated --- great conversation with two good friends though .

As for the other racers the pits are pretty filled up tonight as most think that they better get their time trials in tomorrow as rain is expected late Friday and lasting into late Saturday night .

Almost forgot -- Dave had not one but two blowouts on the way here from Virginia and we've got to find him some tires to get home on -- if anyone is coming tomorrow and has any please let us know -- he needs 205/70/15 's -- my cell is 610 533-6393 -- I'm sure he'll be very thankful .

As always 'till tomorrow-------- "And on with the show".............

[vic guilmino]

its not going to rain because i did no t go to etown

[Duane Eiskant II]

Hey Jack tell Dave if he can't get any tires call me and ill come get his car and he can tow the trailer empty. Might just need some fuel help tho. Lil Duane

[Jack Matyas]

Good morning -- Bright Sun greeted us this morning -- nice barometer --temps in the high 70's --humidity around 45% -- but we were not wanting headwind going down the track - forget records -- forget great ET's - we'll be happy just to get our two licks in today .Sheets are not out yet but it didn't seem anyone went very fast.........storms coming late this afternoon .Break out the adult beverages then for the next 24 or so hours......

Evan Smith here with his car apart for re-certification --- a whole lot of work for lousy stinkin' .006 .I'm sure he learned some valueable lessons about using "local" machine shops for critical work .

More coming ...........

PS - Mr. Lang and company will probably go to a "hurry-up offense" today with the storms coming so expect anything and take nothing for granted ! ! !

[danielct301]

Looks like Jeanne Linke really stepped it up in that second round!
LOL!!!.

[Chuck Porter]

1 1116 J/SA Jeanne Linke, Old Bridge NJ, '85 Camaro 10.859 12.75 -1.891

How much for that car? !!!!!! LOL
Chuck

[Jack Matyas]

Well , we got both passes in today but no one had much to show for it as the #1 seed turned out to be "only" -1.164 under with Steve Szupka in J/SA being the lucky pilot .#2 was a surprising David Barton in his A/SA Hemi.#3 had Henry Kunz in his old faithful 69 Nova G/SA .#4 turned out to be me in E/SA and I thought it would be better .#5 was Barry Parker in B/SA who finally outdid his brother who was #6 in H/SA.At #7 it was Dave Casey in his G/S Camaro who abandoned his friends in New England to come here .#8 was the big body terror of Frank Bialas in C/SA .At # 9 it was Bill Beldons' stick shift Nova and James Perrone in his 69 Nova H/SA made #10 being -1.036 under .

With only 80 cars on the property this is the smallest car count in Stock I've ever witnessed here at E-town and I'm not sure if the economy is the blame or the weather .Speaking of the weather , the temps have dropped a bunch in the last hour or so-- the storm is coming -- no doubt about it .

The Second annual PC Richard / Pontiac BAR-B-Q was a big hit tonight -- great "free" food and drinks along with "free" t-shirts and plenty of "free" door prizes-- all in attendance had a great time I'm sure .Did I mention there were "free" things -- thanks to Gary Richard and our friends at Pontiac .And lets not forget the fine folks at Raceway Park who hosted at the Top End Bar and Lounge--a great place to hold a bar-b-q.
'Till tomorrow..............
PS-- FYI-- Jeanne Linke was .891 under at #41 in J/SA

[chris ok]

congrats to barry parker on #5, 2nd run looked good, I think 10.47, and our friends with the C/SA GTX and the 350 pontiac Firebird I think N/SA. really good group of people running stock, everyone we spoke with. from Chris and Mary.
good luck all this weekend.
Its 3am, I can't sleep and its pouring out here in NY.chris

[Jack Matyas]

Nothing but dark clouds this morning but they are still planning to start time trials at 10 am with Stock going out first followed by S/S and then Comp with the Super classes after that if its not raining..we'll see ! ! ! Back later........

[Bruce Noland]

Thanks Jack,

The rain may be a minor problem this weekend when compared to the predicted wind gusts. Be careful when towing home after the race.