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Started by Don Weaver , Oct 26 2008 11:37 PM

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#1 Don Weaver

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Posted 26 October 2008 - 11:37 PM

All of us who "watched" Da Sano II unfold here on Slotblog over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday owe a big round of applause to Greg "Cheater" Wells, Eddy "Mac" MacDonald, and Shontel Howard for their efforts in bringing us the "almost-live' race reports, pictures, and videos.

THANKS :D :D we really appreciate you making this happen!!!

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 09:05 AM

"Ditto".
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 12:19 PM

Come on, guys... 50 views and only one "Ditto"??? :unsure: Do what your Momma taught you and say thank you or you may be left in the dark for Da Sano III.

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 12:27 PM

Don,

This is my first view and of course a post.

As one that does much of what these fine folks are doing from "Da Sano II", I fully understand all the work that is being done by each and every one of them. I for one applaud all the work that is going into providing us an almost live coverage from this premier event.

Now, how about posting some video?
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 12:37 PM

Many thanks to those who provided all of the coverage from Chicago! It had to be difficult to do while attempting to compete as well, and I sincerely appreciate all of your efforts. Great job!
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 12:51 PM

Thank you for doing an outstanding job for us at the race as well as for those not at the race.

It was a pleasure meeting all of you.

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 01:39 PM

I was there to bear witness to their dedication to our hobby. They are the BEST period.

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 07:40 PM

Now, how about posting some video?

Shontel Howard started posting videos on Friday night. Go HERE

Next year we will probably do a webcam broadcast. We just need to figure out a good way to do it.

I've watched one recently from a big slot race and IMHO the live coverage from Cheater is a lot more worthwhile.

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 07:54 PM

I know this is going to give him a big head but, "Way To Go, Cheater" :clapping: :yahoo: :laugh2: ;)

Many thanks to Mac and Shontel, you were all great. :clapping:

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Posted 27 October 2008 - 08:24 PM

I had tried videotaping the last two weeks during races in Dallas. It's really hard to get the entire track in the frame from any vantage point. I also tried the tripod in front of a monitor to record the race. You can see fast time/slow times/lap by lap action.

I had hoped to do this at the Sano but there was no monitor in an approprite place for the camera. With some planning, I think it would be great to do a live or almost-live feed of the races.

For those of you that couldn't make the Sano II... you missed a great weekend of racing with great racers. Everyone there loves slot racing. Mike, Jackie, and Ray did a fabulous job in every way. The Dallas racers will be back for the Sano III.

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Posted 28 October 2008 - 12:34 AM

Butch,

I was lookin' for ya, buddy! Sorry you couldn't make it. Had a great time.

Thanks to Mike and the IRRA for throwing the shindig.
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 05:45 AM

Thanks for all the hard work in bringing coverage to those who could not be there.

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Posted 28 October 2008 - 07:12 AM

Something un-expected came up and just couldn't make it, Tex.

Lucky for Sano Dave though, I'd a kicked his butt. :aggressive: I did it again just last night right before I woke up. :laugh2: ;)

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