Pittsburgh Raceway Park

September 01, 2011, 05:47 PM

weascasp

I don't get on here too much anymore as I am way too busy, but hoping that someone can help me out. I work at an elementary school in the Hempfield School District and the theme this year is racing. They would love to have a racer (of any sort) come to the school with their car and talk to the kids about Responsibility. Each month the kids have a word to learn about and work towards showing, this month being the word Responsibility. Mom (Christine Brewer) is on board to come to the school with Mark's Mach 1 and I would love to have one or two others there for the kids. If anyone would be willing to help out next Friday, September 9th, please let me know.

Thanks,
Sonya

September 01, 2011, 10:13 PM

Mr. Obvious

quote:
Originally posted by Tom Lang:
Pittsburgh Raceway Park has added an Outlaw Dragster class to the Ghosts Goblins and Gearheads event October 8th. It will be run under the same format as the Outlaw Pro Mod show that will be run that day.

I do not know what the track record for the 1/8 mile in a dragster is but you can bet it will be history. Obviously

September 02, 2011, 05:06 AM

Tom Lang

Paul Molnar/Dave Quesenbery hold both ends of the track record at Thompson at 3.8105 and 195.03. I expect the air to be very good in October. Might we see a 3.7? Hope so.

September 02, 2011, 06:11 AM

jeffrey10x2

not sure what the track record is, but remember they had the pro nitro dragsters there in may. i saw 267 in the 1000'

September 02, 2011, 09:30 AM

Glenn and Joan

quote:
Originally posted by weascasp:
I don't get on here too much anymore as I am way too busy, but hoping that someone can help me out. I work at an elementary school in the Hempfield School District and the theme this year is racing. They would love to have a racer (of any sort) come to the school with their car and talk to the kids about Responsibility. Each month the kids have a word to learn about and work towards showing, this month being the word Responsibility. Mom (Christine Brewer) is on board to come to the school with Mark's Mach 1 and I would love to have one or two others there for the kids. If anyone would be willing to help out next Friday, September 9th, please let me know.

Thanks,
Sonya

Sonya, I think that is wonderful. I wish Glenn and I could help, but that is my granddaughters first birthday and we will be busy. Maybe one of the Jr Dragsters will be able to attend - that would be something the kids can relate to. Good luck and keep up the great work!

September 02, 2011, 11:45 AM

Mark Romeo

I think it is awesome as well Sonya. If it wasn't a school day for me I would be there in a second. I have always thought about trying to work with administration to get our cars to school especially at the high school level to discuss street racing and driving responsibly.

September 02, 2011, 08:47 PM

Leadhead15717

quote:
Originally posted by weascasp:
I don't get on here too much anymore as I am way too busy, but hoping that someone can help me out. I work at an elementary school in the Hempfield School District and the theme this year is racing. They would love to have a racer (of any sort) come to the school with their car and talk to the kids about Responsibility. Each month the kids have a word to learn about and work towards showing, this month being the word Responsibility. Mom (Christine Brewer) is on board to come to the school with Mark's Mach 1 and I would love to have one or two others there for the kids. If anyone would be willing to help out next Friday, September 9th, please let me know.

Thanks,
Sonya

What time is this going on?

September 02, 2011, 10:36 PM

ChuckT

Want to give a big shout out to Mike at Wholesale Transmission. The transmission in the Cutlass went out on me last weekend. I dropped the car off at Wholesale Transmission in New Kensington on Tuesday morning, where they found the intermediate sprag exploded, taking out the direct drive drum and the back of the pump. Mike called me about 4pm yesterday afternoon to tell me I was all set to go. I picked up the car this morning and it's running like as good as ever. I'll be back at the track tomorrow to try to keep my skills up and help Team PRP at the bracket finals.

September 02, 2011, 11:01 PM

Mr. Obvious

Charles:
I told you that 300 nitrous setup would find the weak parts in a hurry. Obviously ..

September 03, 2011, 05:49 AM

weascasp

They would like them there from 9am to about 12pm. They don't want all grades (K-5) outside at one time.

It is a small school and there is only 262 kids, 2 classes of each grade. They are a great group as well. This is my 2nd year there and the support that the families give is amazing compared to some of the other schools I have been in.

September 03, 2011, 07:57 AM

B Barnett

Happy Birthday Aj Casini!!

September 03, 2011, 08:52 AM

ChuckT

Happy birthday, AJ!

September 04, 2011, 09:52 AM

Balaska347

Happy Birthday AJ

September 05, 2011, 08:15 PM

AJ Casini

Thanks guys.

September 05, 2011, 08:50 PM

Rich Paton III

Happy birthday AJ. Get any lemon wedges for your birthday?

September 06, 2011, 08:53 AM

ChuckT

Congrats to Glenn Perrin for winning Modified on Saturday. He gave the Luv truck a break, and drove the '66 Impala in through the gates, ran 13.6x all day, got the win, and drove home. Cool!

September 06, 2011, 09:29 AM

Glenn and Joan

quote:
Originally posted by ChuckT:
Congrats to Glenn Perrin for winning Modified on Saturday. He gave the Luv truck a break, and drove the '66 Impala in through the gates, ran 13.6x all day, got the win, and drove home. Cool!

the one race day I miss dogsitting The Hounds....maybe my absence made him concentrate better...hmmmmm

September 06, 2011, 09:54 AM

ChuckT

quote:
Originally posted by ChuckT:
Want to give a big shout out to Mike at Wholesale Transmission. The transmission in the Cutlass went out on me last weekend. I dropped the car off at Wholesale Transmission in New Kensington on Tuesday morning, where they found the intermediate sprag exploded, taking out the direct drive drum and the back of the pump. Mike called me about 4pm yesterday afternoon to tell me I was all set to go. I picked up the car this morning and it's running like as good as ever. I'll be back at the track tomorrow to try to keep my skills up and help Team PRP at the bracket finals.

Just giving another shout out to the Mike and the guys at Wholesale Transmission. That had to be about the hottest most miserable weather I've ever raced in, so it was quite a test right off the bat for the newly redone transmission. It was flawless, and just needed me to do my job. Can't wait to play some more!

September 06, 2011, 04:02 PM

weascasp

Still looking for a racer or two to come to Bovard Elementary on Friday with their car to talk to the kids about responsibility. I know that people work and may not be able to do this. I would love if I could find one more though. If it rains there will be a rain date determined.

Thanks!