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RP5 race report: The new Don is from a Land Down Under!

Started by Noose , Jun 09 2014 09:24 AM

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#1 Noose

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Posted 09 June 2014 - 09:24 AM

Well actually, he is from a land down under the land down under.  LOL.

Here is the full report. Whew! 
 
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 10:13 AM

WOW and DOUBLE WOW!! What a race report...
 
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 10:32 AM

Fantastic report, Joe! Love the names and the story of Chris's epic run to the A Main? Forget about it.... :good:  :good:
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 10:33 AM

Yeah, I know there is a typo on the last page. I am not fixing it. LOL.

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Posted 09 June 2014 - 11:09 AM

Great report of a fantastic weekend of good racing. Congrats to all the winners. All great racers to win against such a strong field.
 
Extra special congrats to the new don, Chris, you are a deserving champion!
 
A big shout out to GVP. An excellent run at Can-Am. Dude, you must be tired!
 
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 11:20 AM

Great report and shots of chassis. Too much fun for one weekend of slot racing!

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Posted 09 June 2014 - 11:27 AM

Great report and congrats to all.

As for me, maybe next time.
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 12:10 PM

Can't wait to race again. Only next time I don't plan on building an F1 car on the jig at the track!
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 12:15 PM

Yeah, you should have done it at the hotel. That's the way it used to be done back in the day. LOL.
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 01:40 PM

And no, there will not a be an album of the other 40 Can-Am cars. If you want them come to the races and bring a camera. Sheesh.
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 02:09 PM

Or at least pay for Bill Fulmer to be there. That's a full-time job!
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 02:20 PM

Great report, as always...

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Posted 09 June 2014 - 02:29 PM

Thanks, Noose...
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 03:14 PM

As usual, a stand-out race report. Thanks for compiling and authoring an interesting read!


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Posted 09 June 2014 - 03:25 PM

Great report, as always!
 
For the record here is the F1 D main lap sheet:
 
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 03:28 PM

Thanks, Bill.

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Posted 09 June 2014 - 03:53 PM

Sounds to me like Chris did not want to turn marshal any can-am races lol GO WOMBAT!!!!


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Posted 09 June 2014 - 05:20 PM

Sounds to me like Chris did not want to turn marshal any can-am races lol GO WOMBAT!!!!

Yes that was appoint of conversation. Lol

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Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:09 PM

Great report as always Noose. Well I think i got the can am thing down, now time to get the others in gear...


 

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Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:19 PM

Yet another great report Noose.

 

You keep setting the benchmark way too high :)

 

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Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:30 PM

Noose, great report from what sounds & looks a really great event! :D Hats off to all & everyone involved :good:


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Posted 09 June 2014 - 06:33 PM

Or at least pay for Bill Fulmer to be there. That's a full-time job!



Hey that's a great idea!
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Posted 09 June 2014 - 07:52 PM

Report makes me think I was there. Oh, wait, I was! Great weekend Thanks for the great report!


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Posted 09 June 2014 - 07:53 PM

Love the photos and car details. Great report Noose.


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Posted 09 June 2014 - 08:26 PM

Cant wait for the Fall Brawl at NJ Speedzone...Its the only reason I look forward to November LOL


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