Sunshine in the Morning Makes Me Slappy/ Pierce Leads First Test/ USAC “Hardcard”
Sunshine in the Morning Makes Me Slappy
Memphis, Tenn. - It is way to early to get up to catch my flight.
I had the pleasure of seeing the sunrise from terminal C at Memphis International Airport this morning.
After gazing at the beautiful sunrise over runway 36C and 36R, I ventured out to find some food. Not much to choose from this early in the morning. Corky’s (best wet ribs in Memphis) was closed. Yes, I briefly thought about having ribs at 5am. True Memphians always have BBQ on the brain. Unfortunately, we do not have a Tim Hortons in the airport unlike Winnipeg.
But then again it was 32F and no snow here this morning either. It will be good to feel warm temps again in Homestead.
Pierce Leads First Test
Homestead, Fla. - Aaron Pierce led the first day of testing here at Homestead Pierce turned a time of 167.534 mph. Dave Steele had the second quickest time. Twelve cars tested here today. The USAC Silver Crown Series had one hour of practice scheduled for tomorrow followed by two sessions Friday. Qualifying and the race are set for Saturday afternoon.
The cars will continue with a one-hour test starting at 5 p.m. tomorrow in preparation for Saturday’s qualifications and 67-lap, 100-mile race. Open Test results are posted below.
POS DRIVER TESTING SPEEDS
1. Aaron Pierce 167.534 mph
2. Dave Steele 166.283 mph
3. Bud Kaeding 163.586 mph
4. Brian Tyler 163.237 mph
5. Pablo Donoso 162.690 mph
6. Thiago Medeiros 161.267 mph
7. Peter Shepherd III 160.685 mph
8. P.J. Jones 160.348 mph
9. Tim Barber 156.866 mph
10. Bryn Gohn 154.598 mph
11. Greg Furlong 152.787 mph
12. Rich Tobias Jr. 146.426 mph
USAC “Hardcard”
As I bloged about before, this weekend will be the first time USAC will use their new registration system. The front of the card looks the same,
But on the back you will notice a barcode. The registration folks will swipe your card if you have prepaid and you will be given an armband. The goal is to make the process faster. You can still sign in the old way if you didn’t prepay. USAC is trying the new system out with the Silver Crown division but may expand it to the other series.
Hornish Media Darling
Sam Hornish Jr. was picked by 11 of the 25 media members surveyed that cover the IRL to be the 2006 champion. Marco Andretti was named the favorite for Rookie of the Year.
UU Champs Again
My Alma Mater won the NAIA National Championship in DI women’s basketball. Congratulations ladies.
Memphis, Tenn. - It is way to early to get up to catch my flight.
I had the pleasure of seeing the sunrise from terminal C at Memphis International Airport this morning.
After gazing at the beautiful sunrise over runway 36C and 36R, I ventured out to find some food. Not much to choose from this early in the morning. Corky’s (best wet ribs in Memphis) was closed. Yes, I briefly thought about having ribs at 5am. True Memphians always have BBQ on the brain. Unfortunately, we do not have a Tim Hortons in the airport unlike Winnipeg.
But then again it was 32F and no snow here this morning either. It will be good to feel warm temps again in Homestead.
Pierce Leads First Test
Homestead, Fla. - Aaron Pierce led the first day of testing here at Homestead Pierce turned a time of 167.534 mph. Dave Steele had the second quickest time. Twelve cars tested here today. The USAC Silver Crown Series had one hour of practice scheduled for tomorrow followed by two sessions Friday. Qualifying and the race are set for Saturday afternoon.
The cars will continue with a one-hour test starting at 5 p.m. tomorrow in preparation for Saturday’s qualifications and 67-lap, 100-mile race. Open Test results are posted below.
POS DRIVER TESTING SPEEDS
1. Aaron Pierce 167.534 mph
2. Dave Steele 166.283 mph
3. Bud Kaeding 163.586 mph
4. Brian Tyler 163.237 mph
5. Pablo Donoso 162.690 mph
6. Thiago Medeiros 161.267 mph
7. Peter Shepherd III 160.685 mph
8. P.J. Jones 160.348 mph
9. Tim Barber 156.866 mph
10. Bryn Gohn 154.598 mph
11. Greg Furlong 152.787 mph
12. Rich Tobias Jr. 146.426 mph
USAC “Hardcard”
As I bloged about before, this weekend will be the first time USAC will use their new registration system. The front of the card looks the same,
But on the back you will notice a barcode. The registration folks will swipe your card if you have prepaid and you will be given an armband. The goal is to make the process faster. You can still sign in the old way if you didn’t prepay. USAC is trying the new system out with the Silver Crown division but may expand it to the other series.
Hornish Media Darling
Sam Hornish Jr. was picked by 11 of the 25 media members surveyed that cover the IRL to be the 2006 champion. Marco Andretti was named the favorite for Rookie of the Year.
UU Champs Again
My Alma Mater won the NAIA National Championship in DI women’s basketball. Congratulations ladies.
posted by Blake Johnson at 9:18 AM
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