Final GRRR 2020 schedule
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, Dec 05 2019 12:53 PM
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Posted 05 December 2019 - 12:53 PM
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Posted 05 December 2019 - 04:17 PM
I take it Avon Park never reached out for a date?
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Posted 05 December 2019 - 04:23 PM
They have to have some races and build up a healthy race program. Until we get some of their racers to actually join Retro racing, there is no reason to take races away from the shops that have supported us from day one. It would not be fair to them.
If we add them to the series, there has to be a good reason.
Driving three hours to race against the same guys as the last GRRR race is pointless in my opinion.
If we add them to the series, there has to be a good reason.
Driving three hours to race against the same guys as the last GRRR race is pointless in my opinion.
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"And if my thought-dreams could be seen they'd probably put my head in a guillotine. But it's alright, Ma, it's life, and life only." - Dylan
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Posted 05 December 2019 - 04:45 PM
How about racing on something besides a Hillclimb, three tracks with the same layouts.
Anyway, was just asking.
Anyway, was just asking.
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Posted 06 December 2019 - 11:13 AM
The three hillclimbs in Florida are very different tracks. If you would race on these hillclimbs with a retro car, you would know that.
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Posted 06 December 2019 - 02:08 PM
I'll add flexi and wing cars as well.The three hillclimbs in Florida are very different tracks. If you would race on these hillclimbs with a retro car, you would know that.
The horse has been lead to water numerous times but it won't drink.
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Test, test, test and go test some more.
You're never fast enough!!! 💯 Lap times are the only truth. Everything else is just theory.
Preparation leads to separation.
KELLY RACING 😎
You're never fast enough!!! 💯 Lap times are the only truth. Everything else is just theory.
Preparation leads to separation.
KELLY RACING 😎
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Posted 06 December 2019 - 02:23 PM
How about racing on something besides a Hillclimb, three tracks with the same layouts.
Anyway, was just asking.
Wish we had that problem around here 
Consider yourself very lucky to have them near you. Go, race, have fun.
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Posted 07 December 2019 - 10:40 PM
Avon Part is very close to the same layout at the other tracks. So Marks reply is void.
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Posted 07 December 2019 - 10:41 PM
All 3 hillclimbs in Florida only look the same to you Mark. Not 1 handle the same, us the same setup or even the same tires.
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Posted 08 December 2019 - 02:41 PM
Yes all three are very different indeed.
All Three require different tires and car setup, same as Atlanta GA track as well.
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Posted 08 December 2019 - 05:17 PM
We are currently working on new racers and customers to build up our track so we can come out and support all types of races and classes in this great state. These things take time and effort and we are working on them. I have talked to all track owners about races and will try to work with all in future. i need to work on my own group of guys to participate and to support my track and organize races locally and weekly/monthly. Without that we will fail in racing and owning a track.
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Posted 12 December 2019 - 09:09 AM
Yes...having scheduled weekly race dates for your own track that stay consistent and don't vary will help in establishing your race program.
This way the racers know which days your running any particular class so they can start preparing cars accordingly.
Even with regularly scheduled dates posted for the month it may take you several months of building each class. Have patience, keep your racers involved in determining what nights and classes suite them and your raceway. Good luck!
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Posted 21 December 2019 - 08:12 AM
Good advice.
"And if my thought-dreams could be seen they'd probably put my head in a guillotine. But it's alright, Ma, it's life, and life only." - Dylan
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Posted 16 January 2020 - 10:41 PM
Practice this Sunday 19th from 9am until 12:30 pm
