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[Noose]

The Joisey boys want to thank Rob and Lynn for a great meeting of the families at RetroPalooza!

I will be doing a full race report with lots of pictures that Bill Fulmer took during three great days of racing. BBQ, "eyetalian food", and good ol' Dunkin Donuts kept da bellies from growlin too much. There was plenty of Blue Moon at night to enhance the the day's recap.

Why even the cops left us alone during a meeting Saturday night.

Seriously, thanks to all who came and had fun at this event. Next year should be even bigger and better with the earlier date. Rob and Lynn were great hosts.

For me, thanks to all for making tech a snap. It was rare to send anyone away for some some infraction at the tech table.

[tonyp]

It was rare to send anyone away for some some infraction at the tech table.

Because neither Hershman nor I were there!

[Noose]

Hey even R-Geo Rick passed twice.

[tonyp]

Out of how many classes? LOL...

[Noose]

Three... LOL.

[Rick]

Hahahahah... I got a tech tool now...

Eight cars and only one reject the entire weekend. Weight doesn't count, LMAO.

[tonyp]

Rick, when are you going to make an F1 tech tool?

[Noose]

His tool works on F1 except for track width.

[tonyp]

Then it doesn't work. LOL. That is the main thing I need it for.

[Rick]

Geez, tough room...

[tonyp]

Product R&D done on the spot!

[Rick]

I'll send you a one-off F1 width tech tool ASAP... I have one in MY box. LOL.

[JerseyJohn]

For sure this wasn't just a race it was a "ROMAN ORGY" of racing, friendship, pro helping non- pros ( Thanks Matt my F1 pit boss and Noose my Can_Am pit boss ) The glory of Victory and yes, the agony of defeat.

It was Rob and Lynn feeding hungry racers,holding and managing the races of the best race ever. It was local racers and friends Steve, Tom ( made a move up), Nick and Brandon running there first Retro race ever!!!!.

It was giving Steve Vogt a motor for his car with a brush hood missing with 10 to go , and we are still friends LOL

It was Craven wowing us with his grill, ( and keeping up Noose) and telling anyone who would listen how he bet Ursaner in the Jail Door,

It was "THE MOTOR HOME" the center of all social activity and temporary home of the NEW JERSEY RACING LEGEND "Jersey JOHN "

It was my hug from Lynn AND my hug from Rob. It was watching Noose and Howie battling, It was watching Matt and Howie sword fighting at there best.

It was my Brother Matt Bruce who looked at me and said " you don't want it". I responded "what"? He said "DO YOU WANT IT" I said "Yes" he finished with " THEN DRIVE LIKE YOU WANT IT!!!!"

It Was Bill Fulmer taking the photos, It was seeing old friends TEAM RGEO. It was NY George offering me his contoller when mine craped out during a race.

Congrats to all the attendees Especially Howie, Matt, Jay, Chris. Roger Ruggirio,great racing dude, now you have past to the DARK SIDE, don't please dont be like it.

Last but not least, Bruce Baughman ,Team Mate, Director of Team Bullet Global Operations, my partner in crime, and drink mixer . sorry you had a rough weekend but its always a pleasure being with you buddy. We are on one hell of a journey.

PS And a special thanks To Howie thanks for the wonderful conversation and singing driving north on the GSP. You are an Icon to the sport and an AWESOME DUDE...

Regards JJ

[TSR]

We in SoCal, stuck in the cold of winter (we hope that global warming is on its way because it's been sweater city here since last September) are truly jealous, but congratulate all involved for the great advertising, friendly accomodations, great racing and prompt results. Think, during this time when all of you were having the time of your life, all we, poor Californian devils, had to look forward to what was another whipping by Duran "The Machiiiiiiine" Trujillo on the Buena Park flat track.
Oh, the misery...
Fortunately, I was only doing the tech inspection, and since Doug Matthes sat that one out, everyone passed.

[Eastern Assassin]

Thanks to Lynn and Rob for hosting the event ( Rob next year I`ll bring a box of white wine ). Thanks to Noose for his help and guidance ( I think I may finally have figured out the knack to set-up for the race) now I need to learn to HOOK THE CONTROLLER UP PROPERLY ( looks like I`ll be sending 3rd EYE some $$, an expensive lesson LEARNED ). Thanks to my team mate and buddy " JERSEY JOHN" who has swung the Doors of Perception open a number of times. Thanks JJ. To all the Retro East Crew THANKS and everyone who came to race or maybe just watch thank you. Looking forward to the Winter Series and RETRO PALOOZA II .

[Noose]

After some analysis, I will also be declaring who is the official Capo of Retro Palooza. Hey, if the Sano can have Sano Dave, I think it's only fitting that this event crown the "Don". I'll also have an official declaration of who the official "Consigliere" is.