Jay and I rolled into Columbus about 12:30, after departing Atlanta last night about 8:30 in the evening. Stopped for a not-so-cheap motel room for the night betwen Corbin and Lexington, KY, and finished the journey this morning.
Lot of familiar retro racers are already present and thrashing away. I'll start up the R4 Racer's Rogues Gallery tomorrow.
The Chicago gang is here, as is the PA crowd, and a number of locals. And there are a bunch of good-looking, fast retro cars running around the King.
I can't wait until tomorrow, as the attendance is certain to double or better. If you're one the late-comers, you need to set the alarm for a very early hour and head this way, as pit space and practice time is going to be at a real premium!
The R4/2 Coverage Begins...
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:15 PM
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Never forget that first place goes to the racer with the MOST laps, not the racer with the FASTEST lap
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:17 PM
Good luck to all competitors, and thanks to Cheater for the coverage.
I will be watching from afar, hope you all have a good time.
Results are unimportant...
I will be watching from afar, hope you all have a good time.
Results are unimportant...
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:20 PM
I'll see you guys first thing in the morning. That is, if you ain't all hung over. 
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:20 PM
Good luck to everyone...
Still gonna be cheering for Matt Bruce and Jay Kisling.
Still gonna be cheering for Matt Bruce and Jay Kisling.
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:22 PM
Yep, for me the fun and friendships are the best part of retro but the racing is good, too!
Wish you could be with us, Dennis. We'll be missing you.
Wish you could be with us, Dennis. We'll be missing you.
Gregory Wells
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:25 PM
Are you saying that if we all get plastered, you're not going to come?!?!I'll see you guys first thing in the morning. That is if you ain't all hung over.
Hey, guys, first five rounds are on me!!!
Gregory Wells
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:25 PM
No, you won't.We'll be missing you.
You'll be so busy BS'ing with everyone else and taking photos you probably won't even get a car on the track...
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:27 PM
Aahh, Dennis, you know me too well... LOL!!!
Gregory Wells
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:30 PM
In the words of the great Fred Sanford... "I'm coming, Elizabeth".
... With all the "Tech Tools".
... With all the "Tech Tools".
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 03:30 PM
I'm pullin' for Ray-Ray and the Polebarn Polecat from Ohio!
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 04:42 PM
I'm pullin' for Ray-Ray and the Polebarn Polecat from Ohio!
Do I smell that bad? 
Jim "Butch" Dunaway
I don't always go the extra mile, but when I do it's because I missed my exit.
All my life I've strived to keep from becoming a millionaire, so far I've succeeded.
There are three kinds of people in the world, those that are good at math and those that aren't.
No matter how big of a hammer you use, you can't pound common sense into stupid people, believe me, I've tried.
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 05:17 PM
GOOD LUCK to RAY PRICE and ALL SERRA RACERS!!! Can't wait to "watch" via the race coverage from cheater!!! Thanks in advance, Greg!!!
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 05:22 PM
That's exactly what I'm saying, get out your wallet.Are you saying that if we all get plastered, you're not going to come?!?!
Jim "Butch" Dunaway
I don't always go the extra mile, but when I do it's because I missed my exit.
All my life I've strived to keep from becoming a millionaire, so far I've succeeded.
There are three kinds of people in the world, those that are good at math and those that aren't.
No matter how big of a hammer you use, you can't pound common sense into stupid people, believe me, I've tried.
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 05:30 PM
Take plenty of chasis pics. I need some more stuff to get ideas from. Especially that Jay guy.
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 06:31 PM
Can't wait for the coverage to begin. My money is on Ralph Thorne. I got to pull for James Merriman, Chris Barnes, and all the other SERRA drivers as well. KICK SOME A$$ YALL!!!
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 07:13 PM
Greg, tell Jay Kisling I have his T-shirt and will see him about 1 PM...
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 08:03 PM
John, you going, too. What about your other half?
Have a good time and good luck.
Have a good time and good luck.
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"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 08:40 PM
The track is fast (I saw Ron post a 4.8 with an F1), and my cars are sloooooooow (5.4s). What's the old saying, "Somebody's got to eat it"? It looks like I might be a prime candidate !
Wish I could be there tomorrow, I didn't tear anything up today.
! Wish I could be there tomorrow, I didn't tear anything up today.
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Posted 12 March 2009 - 08:44 PM
This sucks. I was gonna try and come down Saturday early just to meet people and rub elbows but I'm on call this weekend. And that probably means I won't even get to sleep. Oh well.
Good luck all.
Good luck all.
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Some day this will be fun again. Right???
Some day this will be fun again. Right???
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Posted 13 March 2009 - 02:06 AM
I wish I'd been able to attend, but here's hoping that some of the great guys from Route 93 who're running their retro program made the haul down and do great.
And if anyone sees Frank, tell him that I should've bought one of his chassis after all! LOL!!
And if anyone sees Frank, tell him that I should've bought one of his chassis after all! LOL!!
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Posted 13 March 2009 - 08:11 AM
Hey Greg,
I brought my camera and PC so I'll try and help you with some photos.
Just got up, having coffee. See ya soon!
Mark
I brought my camera and PC so I'll try and help you with some photos.
Just got up, having coffee. See ya soon!
Mark
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Posted 13 March 2009 - 08:16 AM
Come on, guy, lets get going. LOL...
Lots of car pictures...
Lots of car pictures...
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Posted 13 March 2009 - 08:21 AM
LOL! I didn't get here til 1 AM, then went to get a bite to eat over at the Steak & Shake. Had to be 2:30 or 3 til I hit the sheets.
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Posted 13 March 2009 - 08:44 AM
Greg (Cheater),
You have GOT to promise NO MORE PICTURES OF BUTCH IN HIS LIEDERHOSEN!!! MAN, those things were too short and tight last time (shiver).
You have GOT to promise NO MORE PICTURES OF BUTCH IN HIS LIEDERHOSEN!!! MAN, those things were too short and tight last time (shiver).
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Posted 13 March 2009 - 08:47 AM
Mark, have fun!
Tex, I am with you. I almost had to poke out my eyes.
Tex, I am with you. I almost had to poke out my eyes.
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