NMCA - Norwalk - Testing

Ken Miele · 08-23-2018, 09:49 PM

For some who may not know, The NMCA All-American Nationals at the Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk is having the 50th Cobra Jet reunion along with The Factory Super Cars, (same as the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown) and Stock and Super Stock this week. The place is packed and it looks to be a great race.

I was told there are close to a 170 Cobra Jets here, old and new. Over 70 of them are show cars and the rest are race cars. There are over 20 original 68 Cobra Jet race cars here as well.

My old race car showed up, first photo. Jim Morgan purchased it a few years ago and decided to bring to the 50th Cobra Jet reunion, it was nice to see it again.

2nd photo is Chris Holbrook's new ride, 2016 Cobra Jet. Super Cars were here testing getting ready for there Sunday show and Indy. The best run today was by Turk, I believe an 8.08.

Last photo was Gary Richard's time slip from his 69 B/SA Camaro. The DA was about 2600ft today. He was testing getting ready for Indy. I will have more photos for you Ford guys from the Cobra Jet reunion tomorrow.

Paul Iaconis · 08-23-2018, 10:57 PM

Where did you get that time slip some one in Gary’s camp is getting fired tonight or maybe a beating

Ken Miele · 08-23-2018, 11:09 PM

uh oh, was I not supposed to post it. It was on your bench, I was helping myself to a snack in the trailer like I always do when visiting you guys and saw the time slip. After all, you left it out and I am a so called reporter, just doing my job.

I hate to see you guys let someone go because of me.

Larry Hill · 08-24-2018, 07:11 AM

Well you know how roomers are: we heard Gary went a 9.86 in B/SA. Oh well maybe next year...........

fredjohnston · 08-24-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Iaconis

Where did you get that time slip some one in Gary’s camp is getting fired tonight or maybe a beating

Soft combo

Lew Silverman · 08-24-2018, 11:06 AM

Link to SpeedVideo's live coverage of this weekend's NMCA race.

Brian Lohnes is working this event!

https://www.speedvideo.com/live-even...ationals-2018/

james schaechter · 08-24-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fredjohnston

Soft combo

Not as soft as the couch you are racing!

Lenny5160 · 08-24-2018, 12:01 PM

I'm no Stock insider, but I was surprised to see that a quick B-car was only 1.42 to 60'.

My 10.30 bracket car does that with a 1.80 glide and 4.30 rear gear.

Albert Lee · 08-24-2018, 12:13 PM

Back tires.

Ken Miele · 08-24-2018, 08:55 PM

Hey all, I could not get info and photos like I wanted to. I have issues with my car and I'm trying to get it fix. I did get one shot of what looks like a division 7 race. Its nice to see the west coast guys out here. No Factory Showdown cars broke 7 seconds today in qualifying, maybe tomorrow.

I will post some photos between now and Indy. Evan Smith is here covering this race and he has some great shots that I can post for everyone. I will be at Indy covering the race even If I can not get my car fixed. I have media credentials and will cover the race.

08-23-2018, 09:49 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	NMCA - Norwalk - Testing For some who may not know, The NMCA All-American Nationals at the Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk is having the 50th Cobra Jet reunion along with The Factory Super Cars, (same as the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown) and Stock and Super Stock this week. The place is packed and it looks to be a great race. I was told there are close to a 170 Cobra Jets here, old and new. Over 70 of them are show cars and the rest are race cars. There are over 20 original 68 Cobra Jet race cars here as well. My old race car showed up, first photo. Jim Morgan purchased it a few years ago and decided to bring to the 50th Cobra Jet reunion, it was nice to see it again. 2nd photo is Chris Holbrook's new ride, 2016 Cobra Jet. Super Cars were here testing getting ready for there Sunday show and Indy. The best run today was by Turk, I believe an 8.08. Last photo was Gary Richard's time slip from his 69 B/SA Camaro. The DA was about 2600ft today. He was testing getting ready for Indy. I will have more photos for you Ford guys from the Cobra Jet reunion tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails

08-23-2018, 10:57 PM	#2
Paul Iaconis Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NMCA - Norwalk - Testing Where did you get that time slip some one in Gary’s camp is getting fired tonight or maybe a beating

08-23-2018, 11:09 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: NMCA - Norwalk - Testing uh oh, was I not supposed to post it. It was on your bench, I was helping myself to a snack in the trailer like I always do when visiting you guys and saw the time slip. After all, you left it out and I am a so called reporter, just doing my job. I hate to see you guys let someone go because of me.

08-24-2018, 07:11 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,635 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,695 Times in 2,227 Posts	Re: NMCA - Norwalk - Testing Well you know how roomers are: we heard Gary went a 9.86 in B/SA. Oh well maybe next year........... __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-24-2018, 11:06 AM	#6
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: NMCA - Norwalk - Testing Link to SpeedVideo's live coverage of this weekend's NMCA race. Brian Lohnes is working this event! https://www.speedvideo.com/live-even...ationals-2018/ __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

08-24-2018, 12:01 PM	#8
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: NMCA - Norwalk - Testing I'm no Stock insider, but I was surprised to see that a quick B-car was only 1.42 to 60'. My 10.30 bracket car does that with a 1.80 glide and 4.30 rear gear. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

08-24-2018, 12:13 PM	#9
Albert Lee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 253 Likes: 145 Liked 258 Times in 49 Posts	Re: NMCA - Norwalk - Testing Back tires.

08-24-2018, 08:55 PM	#10
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: NMCA - Norwalk - Testing Hey all, I could not get info and photos like I wanted to. I have issues with my car and I'm trying to get it fix. I did get one shot of what looks like a division 7 race. Its nice to see the west coast guys out here. No Factory Showdown cars broke 7 seconds today in qualifying, maybe tomorrow. I will post some photos between now and Indy. Evan Smith is here covering this race and he has some great shots that I can post for everyone. I will be at Indy covering the race even If I can not get my car fixed. I have media credentials and will cover the race. Attached Thumbnails