I picked up @SFCSKI in PA at midnight on Wednesday 8/31/11, and we drove straight through 13 hours to our hotel in Indy. We got a couple hours of rest and headed out to a Surprise Birthday Party for Terry McMillen . We were so thrilled and honored to be invited to his party by Jim Walczak and Cori Wickler. Team McMillen has been instrumental and a big help with the success of the Nitro Twitter Group. The party was held at Jillian's in downtown Indy, and the whole team showed up for a night of partying and bowling. They also supplied catered food that was so delicious, and all the drinks included. It was one of the best nights to be hanging with the everyone that makes up Team McMillen. Click on the link to see picture of Terry's Party. Terry has always said that he is the NTG Poster Child, so we got him this T-Shirt for his Birthday.
He instantly took off the shirt he was wearing and put the NTG Poster Child Shirt on. This was the beginning of the most wonderful weekend ever.
The next day we meet up with @NHRAChat and proceeded to the race track. We mostly hung around Terry McMillen's pits the whole weekend where they welcomed us into their hospitality and gave us the royal treatment. We couldn't have asled for a better time at the US Nationals. Thank you Terry McMillen, Jim Walczak, Cori Wickler and the whole Amalie Team for making this years attendance at the US Nationals a time we will never forget. Here are some pictures of our time with Terry McMillen and his time on the track. Terry's Pictures
It was very sad that Terry did not make into the Top 10, but he did win the "Best Crew Award" for this event. They worked hard and never gave up with hopes in making it in. Because of the Oil Down Penalty Rule, he just missed getting into the top 10. Next year, you can bet the farm, that they will make it in. Our loyalty will live on!
We also met a bunch of great people that we have been tweeting to. Let me tell you, the NHRA is the BEST Community hands down. We have met so many people through the years at NHRA events, and most have become great friends. Like someone tweeted: "Most of my friends names start with @" LOL. I'd like to thank all those who came by to meet us. @Indidad @sremerson @Steveschiewer @kschiewer @derrick76 @massingcc23
You are all great people and it was a pleasure to finally meet up with you and put the tweet to the face.
We also met up with Andrew and Dina Parise of Parise Racing. They are a great Pro Mod husband and wife team who are looking for sponsorship to run in next years NHRA Get Screened America Series. They are great people and deserve a spot to race within the NHRA. Who knows, though, they may even like changing it up and racing a Top Fuel Dragster some Day. Check this out:
Another Fabulous moment was interviewing Clay Millican The Parts Plus Top Fuel Driver. Let me tell you, he is such a wonderful man as he took time to talk to all of us, and let us video and audio an interview. Clay's Interview. We had such a great time talking to Clay. He welcomed us into his coach and we had a great time listening to him talk. I could have stayed there all night. We are hoping to see him for the complete Full Throttle Tour in 2012. I am hoping to get more pictures of Clay and the Parts Plus Team in the future. Here are some pictures I took of Clay's Top Fuel Dragster in qualifying: Clay's Pictures
We also met up with @LDCRust as we do most of the races we attend. She is such a wonderful person and a BIG part of the NTG and the NHRA. We love her so much and love spending the time with her. We only get a little time with her at the track because she works in the tower of the credential trailer at the NHRA events. Maybe she can come to an event without working it. That would be special.
WFO Radio was also at the track for the entire event, and they compiled a lot of interviews throughout the weekend keeping them busy. They are a TOP Notch Motorsport Media Group and they a lot for promoting the NHRA. Don't forget to check out their Nitro shows which usually air on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm at their website www.wforadio.com. We finally got to meet up with @WFOJoe and the rest of the crew. Here is a picture with all of us.
Last but not least, is Team Benza. We'd like to thank @NancyBenza @amandabenza and the whole crew for taking time out of their busy schedule to talk with us and welcome us into their pits. We are sad that @BobBenza didn't make it into eliminations, but I feel that in the future they will become great competitors in Pro Stock. Nancy also took care of our swag that Castrol and JFR had sent us to give to members of the NTG. The Benza's are one of the Greatest Pro Stock Families at the track.
We also attended the Don Schumacher Open House at the DSR Shop in Brownsbug, In. That was such a wonderful event and had a great time. If you ever get a chance to go to a DSR Open House, I highly recommend going. They put on a great event, and welcome you with open arms. Great fun for all ages. Check out some pictures: DSR Open House
Pictures of the event that I took are posted in the link below. I'd also like to congratulate the winners of the 57th NHRA Mac Tools US Nationals: Antron Brown - TF, Mike Neff -FC, Greg Anderson - PS, and Hector Aran Jr - PSM.
US Nationals Pictures
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