36 replies to this topic

[Roger U]

Congratulations to Ron for his wins and to all the racers for participating in this big (in time and effort) event. Hope every one enjoyed it.

Thank you, Greg (Cheater), for all of the race coverage.

[Mark C.]

Congrats to Ron Hershman... one of my picks from the very beginning to win the thing...

With the R4 in the books Id like to thank Greg for an outstanding job with the race reports... wayyyy better then Wing car racing coverage... and almost as good as Speedweeks at Daytona on TV.

I WILL be going next year for sure!

I hope that every has a safe trip back from the raceway

PS: I still want that pit box that looks like a hauler!

[Cheater]

Thanks for the kind words, folks.

We arrived home at almost exactly 4 AM Atlanta time. The alarm goes off in three hours and it's off to work.

Just don't expect me to be able to do a lot of posting Monday night... LOL!!

[Cheater]

I am going back to the first Chris Gallegos Retro Can-Am feature in a few minutes to add the heat-by-heat results. Just didn't have time to upload this info before we had to skedaddle for home Sunday night.

Might be an interesting thing to scan. It'll certainly show how the race evolved.

[Howie Ursaner]

I had a great Warmack Can-Am car and unfortunately I ruined my race by not tightening the gear. It would have easily been in the A and I am obviously still relearning some lessons here. Bryan, you're the greatest.

Congrats, Ron, you earned the win, fabulous run.

[JerseyJohn]

YES, YES We should surely thank Greg W., Bill F., and all the others that have and will contribute to the Race Reports!...
THANKS MUCH!

Hay, Leone. Great to meet you, dude...

[JerseyJohn]

Greg, it was great to finally meet you. You worked tirelessly to get the info out. Great work and great reporting!!!

It's been my honor, sir.

[Cheater]

After speaking with several people, including the person who originally made the suggestion about honoring Chris during the Can-Am class, it turns out I misunderstood the intent of the decision made by acclamation.

This year's Can-Am final was to be dedicated to Chris Gallegos but it was not meant that would be the case going foward, though not out of any disrespect for Chris.

My apologies to all concerned for this misunderstanding.

It is certainly more appropriate that a perpetual trophy in Chris' honor be based on the West Coast.

[Keith Tanaka]

Cheater,

The BPR racers are most appreciative of the R4's Can-Am race this year being dedicated to Chris.

At this year's Western States at BPR (this past weekend), it was unanimously voted by all racers in attendance to rename the Western States as the "Chris Gallegos Western States".

BPR has been host to the Western States for many years and Chris is definitely a big part of the longest running championship series in SoCal. Chris will not be forgotten.

Thanks to everyone at the R4 for keeping Chris in their prayers and thoughts.

Keith

[Cheater]

Here's a "bump" post to let folks know I've started to add more pics to this thread.

Check out post #4. There's many more to come...

[Cheater]

The winner of the racer-vote concours judging was the master painter, Jack Beers, who has probably graced more slot car concours podiums than he can recall.

I've got a pic of Jack himself to post when I find it, but here's some pics of his incredible concours entry.




Check out the detail: stacks, wiring, exterior mirror, screen in the hood vents, etc.


One does not often see an opening door on a Lexan-bodied slot car! Car was raced just as you see it BTW.