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[Gator Bob]

Wide open ...

 

Sign up, Show off, Talk trash, complain or praise.

 

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Kenny's Dad Ray passed just before Fathers Day.

Ray was a short track racer .. no doubt.

http://floridastockc...llery3/main.php

 

Here is a beautifully crafted 'Tribute' car.

[Michael Rigsby]

I remember a Ray Snodgrass that ran Eau Gallie Speedway and in Vero Beach when the 1/3rd mile paved oval was there. I think he may have run the Fort Pierce track as well.

[Gator Bob]

Yup.... but Ray's 1966 Championship winning Late Model #22 looked more like this.

[Gator Bob]

The inbox -

Note - The race date of 9/27 is the 4th Saturday of the month and that also makes it FCR on the oval night. Picking this date was a good call by Bill for us to have the best oval racers in Florida at the track.

 

GRRR regional retro morning event, FCR heavyweights at night and an Indy Roadster Proxy all in one day .....     

 

 

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From: BILL pinch bpinch1@bellsouth.net

 

To: RACER <****** @tampabay.rr.com>

 

Subject: DENISE TAKES LM - SHERRI & MATT IN FINAL - RONDINONE 2ND ON DIRT

 

Date: Jun 30, 2014 12:16 PM

 

 

 

PROGRAM NOTES:

 

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[Pablo]

I'm in.  White and Gold # 12, Dean Van Lines Special/ Schraeder Gear Works car

 

Will be doing post race teardown/inspection/rebuild as soon as it returns from Chicago, then send to you.

[CoastalAngler1]

I'm in, if I can get a car built in time and plan to attend - awesome tribute to Kenny's Dad!  

 

Gotta build a Kurtis Indy car  hopefully I can get some assistance 

[Gator Bob]

I'm in.  Will be doing post race teardown/inspection/rebuild as soon as it returns from Chicago, then send to you.

 

WTG Pablo,.

By being the first entry to officially sign up Pablo earns the right to qualify last when the lane is all cleaned and rubbered up.

 

We will follow this pattern and the last guy to sign up qualifies first.

 

Procedures:

•  All drivers will get 1 minute practice with every entered car.
• The Driver who has the fastest lap in practice qualifies all the cars on the Blue Lane.
• Tires will be cleaned with the tape roll pre-qualifying
• Post qualifying impound rule is in effect.
• Motors may be checked for Falcon II stamping.
• A car that needs an unapproved adjustment or repair goes to the back.
• Winner gets first pick at the door prizes, from there it is round robin by finishing position (if we get and sponsor donations). 

Any questions, concerns, comments or requests ?

[Ramcatlarry]

I am still interested in getting feedback on car weights and driver feedback from the past series as to individual car performance....why was my car so far down the lap total?

 

I have a fresh motor to put in mine as soon as I get it back from Ray.   Will be in the mail.....

 

How is the old Raceworld hillclimb liking Florida?  Are my white 'soft walls' holding up?

[Gator Bob]

Larry,

IIRC, Mike Swiss posted the car weights when the race was held at his place.

 

Mine was at 121g.

[Gator Bob]

 

WTG Pablo,.

By being the first entry to officially sign up Pablo earns the right to qualify last when the lane is all cleaned and rubbered up.

 

We will follow this pattern and the last guy to sign up qualifies first.

 

 

Note: Rules thread was updated with race day procedures.

 

OK, .... (?)

 

Then ..... next entry:

The Gator Bob owned TonyP (Kurtis) "Evil Bucks #9" car

 

Who's next?

 

If you post a picture when you sign up to keep things straight for the 'Fans'  ... I'll do a 'line-up sheet in the main event announcement post.'

 

[Gator Bob]

1963 L to R

 

 Dick Joslin, Ray Snodgrass, Phil Orr, Harry Pullen, Ernie Alderman, Pop Grostic, Jim Yarbrough & Rosebud Flower

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[MantaRay]

I'm in.  White and Gold # 12, Dean Van Lines Special/ Schraeder Gear Works car

post-91-0-95500900-1363309166.jpg

 

Will be doing post race teardown/inspection/rebuild as soon as it returns from Chicago, then send to you.

Will send Paul J. and Paul W. cars back on Monday 

[MantaRay]

My Entry

# 8  MantaRay Special, Noose Body  

 

 

 

 

[Gator Bob]

Ray,

Great looking and running car  

[Jaak]

I am in with my battered Indy Kurtis Bardahl which use to be #15   

 

 

Will give the chassis TLC and do some straightening and attach the pinion again 

 

[Dave Crevie]

I'm in with orange #4. I don't do Paypal, is there an alternative method of payment?

[Pablo]

WTG Pablo, By being the first entry to officially sign up Pablo earns the right to qualify last when the lane is all cleaned and rubbered up.

Thanks.  Now, where did I put those doggone 1" OD Wonder Rubber donuts ?

Note: Rules thread was updated with race day procedures.

Where is the "Rules thread" ?

I'm in with orange #4. I don't do Paypal, is there an alternative method of payment?

Good question, Dave.  I haven't paid anything yet.  Did I miss something ?
 

[Gator Bob]

Jaak,

OMG, ouch.

Brace the axle tubes with a \_/ shape wire. .... for the oval,  

 

 

I'm in with orange #4. I don't do Paypal, is there an alternative method of payment?

 

Great Dave!!!

You can mail a check in the box. Don't forget return postal.

 

Thanks.  Now, where did I put those doggone 1" OD Wonder Rubber donuts ?

Where is the "Rules thread" ?

Good question, Dave.  I haven't paid anything yet.  Did I miss something ?
 

Pablo, LoL ... spec rubber - ProTrack Natural.  must have original white letters showing  

 

Rules, procedures and link to original MSwiss car spec here - http://slotblog.net/...grass-memorial/

 

Paypal Payment to be sent to Bill when you ship your car on the week of 9/15 for USA post, International post add time accordingly.

 

The target date for receipt of cars 9/18 - 9/20 window.

[Pablo]

Thanks, understand all, except rear tires.  You say the rubber is spec, ProTrack.  Does Pro Track sell >1" donuts ? Or do I have to buy a complete new pair of ProTrack wheels ?  I doubt mine are gonna mike at 1.00" any more.  Please clarify.

[Bill from NH]

I never saw a ProTrack donut, if they sell them. Last I knew, ProTrack was a Florida company.

[MantaRay]

I'm in with orange #4. I don't do Paypal, is there an alternative method of payment?

Dave, Once I know what we owe..........I'll take care of it.............you can pay me later.................

 

Bob, I will be sending

Rick Davis car

Bob Appelle(sp)car

Dave Crevie car

John Austin car

and mine...lol

[Ramcatlarry]

Best of my info....Pro-track only sells whole wheels,and the part # "N" means natural rubber.  Wonder donuts that large have been unavailable untill recently...wish I could use them as well - I know who has them.

 

Mike does have NOS JK Falcon 2 motors on hand to sell and kits will be available shortly.

 

Question:  Early TSRF kit motors came from the same batch as the Falcon 2. Will they be legal?  I have NOS of those on hand, myself.  They have a blue "TSRF " sticker on the side.

[Gator Bob]

Thanks, understand all, except rear tires.  You say the rubber is spec, ProTrack.  Does Pro Track sell >1" donuts ? Or do I have to buy a complete new pair of ProTrack wheels ?  I doubt mine are gonna mike at 1.00" any more.  Please clarify.

 

Tire rule clarification. 

[Gator Bob]

Best of my info....Pro-track only sells whole wheels,and the part # "N" means natural rubber.  Wonder donuts that large have been unavailable untill recently...wish I could use them as well - I know who has them.

 

Mike does have NOS JK Falcon 2 motors on hand to sell and kits will be available shortly.

 

Question:  Early TSRF kit motors came from the same batch as the Falcon 2. Will they be legal?  I have NOS of those on hand, myself.  They have a blue "TSRF " sticker on the side.

 

No tire compound rule.

 

Kits and parts are good, . .... who is thinking of building a new car?  Bill Pinch was asking about kits and parts.

 

Motor must have factory original end stamp Falcon II and end bell to can crimp.

[Pablo]

Thanks, Bob, now I'm set.

Thanks for doing this, otherwise the #12 car would be sitting on a shelf gathering dust