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[Hipsticker]

Well phuck that sucks

[Rick]

From the limited report that has come in here, Team R-Geo were 1-2 in Pro Coupes. Running GVP/R-Geo chassis. Chris R #1 and Preston #2 with Edsel #3..........

[kvanpelt]

Worrying u steam is down al weekend due to technical difficulties. Our roving Blondie is posting results on FB in the RE group.

 

 

Too bad for Slotblog and all the help it gave Retro grow to where it is today. Another win for FB.

[MSwiss]

For the non-Facebooker's, Noose posted;

 

Ok back after great party at Edsels.

 

Yes Chris made it to the A main from the G and his journey of 2300 laps ended there as Matt Bruce got it done in style.

Matt setting new retro lap record of 354 laps 8 sections using Hawk Retro geared 10/29 and Parma Lola T163 body.

Joe Chubby Salzman was 2nd and now on the list while the reigning Don Ray Duran was 3rd.

 

The battle for a new Don is close with 4 points separating Chris, Ray, Matt and Ed

[Noose]

Kev just too hard to do both. The report will be out as quick as I can do it. Today it's carnage on the hillclimb in F1. This is the first chance I have had to sit On my way! iPad and make a post here.

[tonyp]

I still don't know how you tech all those cars and still have any time to practice let alone race on race day. My hat is off to you, sir. It's a dirty job that you are the only one to step up and do it.

My hats off to you and I am sure all of Retro East salutes you, too!

[kvanpelt]

Most certainly my post was not directed at Joe.

[stemmy]

I'd like to know how many guys ran ten tooth pinions. I was using one in practice and was fast probably the fastest I've ever been. Then about and hour before tech I was told by JJ and Bruce that no one was using them and to switch to a 9 tooth. I did switch and killed all speed I had and I qualified to the E Main with a 4.25. I'm very disappointed in both of you. Two guys I thought were friends lied straight to my face. Thanks.

[JerseyJohn]

Stemmy don't be a  foolish baby. Matt was the only one that ran a 10t And can get away with it... You are not Matt... grow up... we spoke correctly!

[Noose]

That's right JJ Matt was the only one with the cajones to do it. He also knows how to set up a car to keep it free and not bind up anywhere to get away with it.

[John Streisguth]

Ya know what Blair, maybe you need to find another hobby...

[Joe Mig]

I still don't know how you tech all those cars and still have anytime to practice let alone race on race day. My hat is off to you sir. It's a dirty job that you are the only one to step up and do it. My hats off to you and I am sure all of retro east salutes you too!

Well said Tony,
I went to give it a green up arrow and some how I hit the wrong one.

[stemmy]

I'm fine with jj telling me to run a 9 but matt said he was not running a ten and that's why I switched. My car was setup for a ten and had tons of speed . It definitely cost me in qualifying. I look up to Matt and all you guys who been racing for a lot longer than me , it's just disappointing to have a veteran racer lie to your face.

[stemmy]

Ya know what Blair, maybe you need to find another hobby...

why would I do that. I love to race slot cars.

[bbr]

hmm, gee, if I found a fast setup, i would not change it based on anyone's advice, jmo

[JerseyJohn]

I'd like to know how many guys ran ten tooth pinions. I was using one in practice and was fast probably the fastest I've ever been. Then about and hour before tech I was told by jj and Bruce that no one was using them and to switch to a 9 tooth. I did switch and killed all speed I had and I qualified to the e main with a 4.25. I'm very disappointed in both of you. Two guys I thought were friends lied straight to my face. Thanks

Blair you mentioned nothing about Matt Bruce. and outright accused me and Bruce B. of lying...What we gave you was advice, it was you're decision  to follow or ignore it. You also happen to be talking about a guy ( ME ) that does what ever I can to help anyone. Youre a funny little man you are.. 

[stemmy]

You asked what gear I was running and I said 10/27. You said not to because of the track conditions. And you looked to matt and asked him if he had a ten on and he said no. Correct me if you don't remember that. In the end I should of went with my gut and ran the ten but I didn't.

[JerseyJohn]

Dude im done talking to a wall..Good night 

[stemmy]

Sorry you feel that way. BTW your chassis handled beautifully. And I will be purchaseing another.

[Cheater]

Too bad for Slotblog and all the help it gave Retro grow to where it is today. Another win for FB.

Kevin,

Though I appreciate the sentiment, you really shouldn't take it take way. Yeah, it would have been great if someone had been present to post to both and if the Ustream feed had been working. Posting to FB is just easier, especially from a cellphone.

Slotblog will have a typically fabulous Noose race report when he gets time to do it and it'll be here for everyone to read and reference for a long time to come.

[John Streisguth]

Blair, the point is, with any advice, you try it and see if it works for YOU.  If not, you go back to what you were running.  But to come onto a public forum and call people liars, you're pretty much cutting off your nose to spite your face. If you've got an issue with someone, say it to their face, not here.

 

My bet is if you ran a 10/27, your motor would have gone up in smoke halfway through the race.  But, whatever.....

[Noose]

Matt will make his own comments to Blair based on a text I saw from him this morning since I was fast asleep when he sent it last night. 

[stemmy]

Done issue.

[Duffy]

I'll base my comments on my own experience.

From the gitgo, my buddy Prof. Fate counseled me to make a car I could drive for eight heats, not just one I could turn a fast lap with. If I'm falling off five-seven times in a heat with more car than I can handle, I'm losing four laps at best and risking damage at worst. Same time, I'm working myself too hard, concentrating beyond my personal strength and wearing myself thin - opening me for even more mistakes as the race progresses.

On more than one occasion, guys like Katz and Penske have watched me practice with a car and tell me it's too hot - that I should gear it shorter so I can get it through more than the straight & the chute. Whether I drove with what I had or took their advice, they were right every time.
 

So there's another way of looking at it: like Noose said earlier, maybe Matt could set up a tall gear so it won't kill the motor AND Matt can drive the resultant horny bitchkitty, I know I can't. Setting up a car to turn a terrific hare lap might get me into a higher main, but I also might die there in conditions I'm not ready for, and worse, risk taking another guy out through my ineptitude.

When I've got the car that I can drive on the track of that day, there'll be no question. If I gotta ask, the answer's prolly gonna be no.

[Frank The Tank]

Too bad for Slotblog and all the help it gave Retro grow to where it is today. Another win for FB.

Slot car racers are like water, they follow the path of least resistance.