Landracing Forum

East Coast Timing Association => ECTA General Chat => Topic started by: wolcottjl on February 17, 2009, 06:42:07 PM

Title: April Meet
Post by: wolcottjl on February 17, 2009, 06:42:07 PM: Just booked my rooms at Pine Acres, Friday and Saturday nights. Rooms are going fast.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: t russell on February 18, 2009, 08:24:04 PM: Great I will be there :cheers:
terry
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on February 18, 2009, 09:01:53 PM: We got the card from Cyndia, Terry -- and yes, we'll be at the April event. I booked our room at the Crack Whore Motel today -- so that's covered for now.

This is gonna be fun -- it's been months since we attended an L S R meet.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: ray321 on February 18, 2009, 09:14:29 PM: Can you guys recommened any other hotels to stay at or stay away from.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: TLS750 on February 19, 2009, 12:12:23 AM: The last page of the rule book has a listing of all the local hotels/motels/flea traps. If you don't have a rule book, I would recommend Hampton Inn (910) 277-1516 or the Holiday Inn Express (888) 303-1753. Pine Acres is a little more "rustic" and usually books up quickly with the ECTA regulars. Plenty of ECTA people at the other hotels listed above. You may want to avoid The Clinton Inn and the Scotland Inn. Also, plenty of good food and bench racing at the mexican restaurant and Jerrys.

Good luck,
Tom S
#169, 699, 724 (and 619 if I ever get a good case settled).
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Commuta_Busa on February 19, 2009, 08:23:15 AM: another place to stay is the Comfort Inn +1.910.277.7788

I always see Maxton folks in the morning at the breakfast line.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on February 19, 2009, 10:35:58 AM: Tom, I'll debate your concerns about the Clinton. We
ve stayed there three or four times and have not had any difficulties. I'll admit that other folks have experienced bad things -- but we have not. One thing I've done is to ALWAYS request a room on the back end of the hotel.. That way we avoid most of the traffic and the parking lot parties.

It's not as bad as some folks think. If you have had your own horror story there -- well, I apologize for messing around with your statement.

We're at the Pine Acres this time. A good reason to choose it is because there is often a party on the lawn after Saturday racing ends--sometimes a bar-b-que banquet. We'll have the BBQ this time -- but at the College, not the lawn.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on February 19, 2009, 01:13:59 PM: Clinton Inn has been okay ... I have used them 7 times ... Joe
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Lauren O on February 19, 2009, 05:06:43 PM: Personally I don't think you get the FULL Maxton experience if you don't stay at (as my friend Mr Cannon likes to refer to it as) "The Shady Rest"
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: LittleLiner on February 19, 2009, 05:50:06 PM: Laurinburg Hampton Inn is good. Have stayed there nearly everytime and always was treated well.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: wolcottjl on February 19, 2009, 09:21:26 PM: I have stayed at most of the hotels. The Clinton is a little shall we say rustic. It is an old hotel. The sheets and tub were clean. The carpet had been vacuumed, when the carpet was last cleaned was probably around 1980. We just wore shoes or shower shoes in the room. The noise was not too bad - heck I think the racers were the louder than the other guests. LOL - Jon is right, get a room facing the parking lot towards the back.
Joel
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: racer x on February 19, 2009, 10:03:34 PM: I stay at the Clinton . The neighbors are nice.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on February 19, 2009, 10:18:17 PM: The rear facing area of the Clinton Inn is not reqularly used. It is only opened when "the racers" are in town. You are correct that "the racers" use the rear lot for bench racing meetings and beer consumption. You meet the nicest people there. Bikes/cars/crew, no class distinctions. Pine Acres books out first as it is the ECTA HQ on race weekends. Both have a nice pool.

Joe
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Cajun Kid on February 20, 2009, 08:59:08 PM: just stay away from the Scotland Inn... Only thing missing from last time I was there was the "chalk outline" of the last victim ????

I stayed last two times at Jameson Inn,,, and it was nice and across the side street from the best bbq and chicken joint around...

Charles
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: saltwheels262 on February 21, 2009, 09:32:06 AM: stayed once at the clinton- it was okay.

the thieves have race dates circled on their calendars too.

franey
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on February 21, 2009, 09:48:52 AM: There are no thieves in Laurensburg North Carolina.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: saltwheels262 on February 21, 2009, 09:57:41 AM: what are they called in nc?

north of the mason-dixon
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: MiltonP on February 21, 2009, 10:48:02 AM: All this talk of parking lot parties almost has me wishing I didn't move the rv south with the plan to stay at the track. Hopefully there will be the usual crowd staying there though I will still be tempted to hit the bbq.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on February 21, 2009, 01:34:52 PM: North Carolinians call them Yankees ...
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: t russell on February 22, 2009, 07:55:17 AM: Quote from: 55chevr on February 21, 2009, 01:34:52 PM
North Carolinians call them Yankees ...
or targets :-D
terry
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on February 23, 2009, 10:43:41 AM: .. only 40 days to go !!! :-D

... here is some info I pulled off the ECTA site for your convienence;

Below is contact information for some of the motels in the Laurinburg/Maxton area.

The Clinton Inn
15-401 Bypass South, Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-6555
(910) 277-0138 (fax)

Comfort Inn Laurinburg
1705 401 Bypass South, Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-7788
(910) 277-7229 (fax)

Hampton Inn Laurinburg
115 Hampton Cir, Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-1516

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
400 Plaza Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352
(888) 303-1753 (toll-free)

Jameson Inn Laurinburg
14 Jameson Ct, Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 277-0080

Pine Acres Lodge
11860 McColl Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-1531
(800) 348-8242 (toll-free)

Ramada Inn
1609 Us Highway 15 401 Byp, Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-6555

Scotland Inn
1500 South US15-401 Highway Bypass, Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-0632
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: relaxedfit on February 23, 2009, 04:06:26 PM: The Scotland Inn was an alright place...in 1978. If they can pass tech, there are cockroaches the size of my sneaker-took two strikes to kill one the LAST time I stayed there. The Clinton is great after a season at the Scotland. Decision to open the back section is apparently not made until a couple of weeks before the meets. They'll put a note on your reservation and never read it again - still like it though. See y'all in April.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 1mile14 on February 27, 2009, 04:06:21 PM: Just booked my Comfort inns stay. 3-5 april. See you all there!!
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on February 27, 2009, 04:30:35 PM: We've stayed at the Pine Acres most of the times we've been there, with our first-ever visit -- way back in the day -- at the Scotland. I agree with most of the negative comments about it -- although back in those days I was pretty busy drinking and didn't notice much. But that's another story.

Anyway, Nancy and I have stayed at the Clinton maybe four times - and have requested a back room each time. We request it as I'm checking in (rather than when I call for the reservation). We've never stayed in any room but one in the back. It's usually pretty empty back there, with maybe a half-dozen customers (mostly racers).

Take slippers or beach shoes or something, just in case. Oh - the morning coffee is often just one pot, often empty when you get to it, and often you get a dirty look from an employee when you ask for a refill. But what the heck -- it's a great display of Southern hospitality. Or is that Southern Hostility?
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on February 27, 2009, 06:26:01 PM: Clinton Inn only opens the rooms that face the rear parking lot when, as the check in clerk put it, "the racers are in town". Just about everyone in the back area are "racers". When you book ask for ECTA rate ... not sure if it makes a difference but it will put you in the back ... I believe it is because most come with trailers and it is easier to park them in the rear. JD
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: bearingburner on February 27, 2009, 08:19:34 PM: Called the Pines and was told that they are all booked up for the April meet. They told us in Oct. not to call until March 1. So much for that advice. Back to the Clinton.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: gofast on February 27, 2009, 10:51:51 PM: I stay at the Scotland Inn for the adventure.
The beds are comfy, the shower is clean and its cheap.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Dan Stokes on March 04, 2009, 05:48:29 PM: I'll throw in a "me too" on avoiding the Scotland. Used it once and it was a dump.

Look forward to seeing all of you come April.

Dan
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 05, 2009, 09:35:26 AM: 30 Days to go !!!

:-D
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 05, 2009, 01:23:31 PM: Looks like we'll have a pair of bikes at the April meet. That's good!
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: iamflagman on March 06, 2009, 01:44:18 AM: Looks like I got the last room at the Finn's Inn Express...great location, real close to the track :-D
(http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/99502473.jpg)
http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/99502473
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: MiltonP on March 06, 2009, 10:18:52 PM: Hey it/s my G/GSS running mate. Didn't know you frequented these parts. Actually not sure yet if I am running the car, bike or just volunteering at the April meet. The car had 4 down hitch brackets added up gront and a hitch out back to tow the bike so it should theoretically be slower until the engine gets some attention. I am still a few days away from see how it does towing the bike.

The customization of the 4x6 utility trailer for the bike is still ongoing but it is usable already. Looks like tongue weight was up around 150 lbs which may be high for the miata.

As for the bike, all the safety gear is. I added 160 miles today to bring the total to 200 and with a good forecast hopefully will hit 500+ by the end of the weekend. Trying to get a 1k break-in before running the mile. Stilll basically guessing at how much needs to be safety wired but hope to have the front axle/fork and oil drain/fill plugs done prior to the meet. Broke in the race boots and gloves today but 1/2 day in those race boots wasn't much fun. Doubt I will get to break in the suit on the street unless I wear it from that point until I get help getting it off of me. :roll:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 07, 2009, 08:38:45 AM: One of our 2008 ZX14R bikes had all of 190 miles on it when it first ran at Bonneville last summer. During the event we rolled another 30 or so miles on it - and top speed never varied much from that "break-in". The bike went anywhere from 185 to 188. We'll see what a winter of sitting idle - except for maybe some dyno time - has done for it. It ran a 179 at Maxton last October -- we'll see if that's changed only FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY!!!

Anyway -- I didn't worry about breaking in the bike on the long course -- wonder if I should have been concerned...
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Rchop on March 07, 2009, 09:10:37 AM: Good lookin RV set-up there John, is the Blue-Bird group gonna be there again this April?
Title: Re: April Meet - Another 300 miles today!
Post by: MiltonP on March 07, 2009, 06:53:33 PM: That gives me a touch over 500 miles on her. I am taking her up around 7k rpm now and got to see how she feels around 85mph briefly on the Maryland Superspeedway (I-68 :-o ) I will try to get a few more hundred miles in keeping her at 7K and below and change the oil and filter before prior to bringing her down to Maxton. May see if I can get a little safety wiring done tomorrow unless I hit the road again. My but may not be up to another long ride. Ledft the Puma boots home this time so no tired feet.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: iamflagman on March 08, 2009, 12:37:58 AM: Quote from: MiltonP on March 06, 2009, 10:18:52 PM
Doubt I will get to break in the suit on the street unless I wear it from that point until I get help getting it off of me. :roll:

It's just like peeling a big fat bannana :-o I'm on my last ditch crash diet so I will be able to get my nomex driving suit on, it fits OK right now..................as long as I don't try to sit down with it on :wink:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: iamflagman on March 08, 2009, 01:41:24 AM: Quote from: Rchop on March 07, 2009, 09:10:37 AM
Good lookin RV set-up there John, is the Blue-Bird group gonna be there again this April?

Thanks, that is the old Budweiser promotion bus, that used to be at a lot of the NASCAR races, Super Bowls and other pro football games etc.. check out http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457 (http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457) it took a lot of work to get that BAR smell out of it :cheers:

Yes, we will be there down in the high rent district by short shutdown, we have spent a great deal of time cleaning up that area, as it had a lot of nails, screws and other debris, plus lot of weeds, so that we can get everybody that comes parked on pavement, we were very concerned when it started raining in the old spot last April, these 'Birds as we like to call them are very heavy and we were fortunate that nobody got stuck. This will also give back the old area that we were using for an active pit area, to those that need it.

So far we have 15 'Birds signed up, but we will probably have 20 when the time comes. We try to stir up interest on our Wanderlodge Owners Group Forum http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2476 (http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2476) and this seems to help, but with the economy the way it is we aren't expecting much more. We also have our Myrtle Beach Rally the weekend before and expect some of those people to also be at Maxton. Our plan is to come from Myrtle Beach on Wednesday afternoon up to Maxton, so that we can clean up our area some more and then we are going to trim back the branches and weed that line the entrance road, to make it easier to get in and out of, we did this two, or three years ago and it needs it again, plus if we are asked Randy Dupree (#846 F/BGCC Dupree Racing) http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/58688899 (http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/58688899) and some of the group will probably do the stock class car tech, like they have done in the past.

We will again have volunteers man & woman the chalkboard with the speeds displayed at the short shutdown area on the return road, that is as long as we can keep people doing that chore

If any you happen to be down in our HOOD, please feel free to drop in and sit for a while we always have good campfire going at night weather permitting and we are just regular folks, if you looked at our forum you notice that all of our members maintain and repair their coaches themselves and we are all gearheads of one type or another and you don't have to own a 'Bird to join our group, we will just refer to you as a S.O.B. owner (some other brand) :lol:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 08, 2009, 07:03:05 PM: John:

I'm in the process of cleaning out the attic -- and I found a sign-thingie that might work for displaying speeds (alternate to the chalkboard). It's yours if you'd like it.

White digits on blue plastic, each plastic about a foot tall, and the numbers fit in a slotted wooden piece which has foam "feet". It was used for displaying the price of used cars in a car lot. I don't know how many of each number there is -- but what the heck, it might be a help for you. Thanks for doing the run speeds for the racers - no matter how you do the display. We all appreciate it (unless I'm running for a record and my speed is a few hundredths too low).
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: iamflagman on March 08, 2009, 09:04:54 PM: Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on March 08, 2009, 07:03:05 PM
John:

I'm in the process of cleaning out the attic -- and I found a sign-thingie that might work for displaying speeds (alternate to the chalkboard). It's yours if you'd like it.

White digits on blue plastic, each plastic about a foot tall, and the numbers fit in a slotted wooden piece which has foam "feet". It was used for displaying the price of used cars in a car lot. I don't know how many of each number there is -- but what the heck, it might be a help for you. Thanks for doing the run speeds for the racers - no matter how you do the display. We all appreciate it (unless I'm running for a record and my speed is a few hundredths too low).

For a small donation, I can arrange to have them UP THE SPEED a little, so that it will make you happy when you ride by, but then the REST OF THE STORY will await you down the road a piece :roll:

Bring the "sign-thingie" with you and I'll leave it up to whoever is volunteering to do that to make the decision on what they want to use, I don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth you know :lol:

We will also be policing the people in our group that ride bicycles.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on March 08, 2009, 09:15:50 PM: The speed posting on the return road is one of the pleasant experiences at the April meet ... keep up the tradition.
Joe
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Cajun Kid on March 10, 2009, 11:28:34 PM: John,, see you in few weeks,,, you too Jon,,, you too everyone else....

I like the speed postings on return road.. too very nice touch from the Blue Birds...
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 15, 2009, 09:35:50 AM: 20 days to go ...
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 15, 2009, 10:06:52 AM: This morning Nancy and I filled out the medical forms (that we didn't fill out when I sent in the membership dues) and the registrations for a pair of bikes -- and will put 'em in the mail in the morning.

Yes, we're getting fired up about the approaching race event, too. See you folks there.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 1mile14 on March 15, 2009, 10:38:10 AM: Darn it!! I was really hoping that my wife could come to this event, but her guard unit wont let her off for that weekend. I was hoping to get her into this racing as she seems like she would do this. She will be getting a little Kawasaki 250R. Maybe next meet I will have her with me. She weighs all but 105, so she would be a great jockey.

Luckily my brother is able to get leave and come down with me. Atleast it wont be a boring drive down by myself now.

18 days and counting.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on March 15, 2009, 01:13:07 PM: Slim ... I am rev'd up for April too ... I was going great guns on the new bike but hit a snag with the primary chain adjuster interferring with the frame rail ... If it isn't ready, the 1000cc bike is freshened up and ready ... Plus I have to crew for my brother with his Buell ..... Joe
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Rchop on March 15, 2009, 05:00:40 PM: I'm really looking forward to it too. My bike won't be ready, but I'm coming anyway to enjoy the banquet and help out with the racing activities. This will be a cheap trip too, just driving my wife's Honda Accord instead the dually with the trailer :cheers:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: saltwheels262 on March 16, 2009, 09:45:39 AM: Quote from: 55chevr on March 15, 2009, 01:13:07 PM
Slim ... I am rev'd up for April too ... I was going great guns on the new bike but hit a snag with the primary chain adjuster interferring with the frame rail ... If it isn't ready, the 1000cc bike is freshened up and ready ... Plus I have to crew for my brother with his Buell ..... Joe

on big twins the adjuster can be taken apart and reversed for clearance issues.

not sure w/ sportsters, hope that helps.

franey
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on March 16, 2009, 11:16:20 PM: SW262- there is a self adjuster that is made for Sportster/Buell engines ... it is self tensioning with soft spring to keep the primary chain in adjustment. No protruding bolts ... problem is it doesn't like strong downshifts and neither do I ... should solve the problem.
Joe
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: CTRon on March 21, 2009, 12:39:04 AM: two weeks away... anybody ready? or will you be last minute thrashing like we will..lol
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 21, 2009, 07:58:28 AM: We're not going to make it with the car, so the whole team will be working all weekend at the track.
:cry:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 55chevr on March 21, 2009, 08:42:26 AM: New bike ??? Maybe ... Old bike is ready ... all freshened up with new pipes ... Joe
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: sabat on March 21, 2009, 09:48:38 AM: Few things left to do, but I'm hoping to be there. This will be my first April meet, looking forward to seeing the Hot Rod crew.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Commuta_Busa on March 23, 2009, 07:56:24 AM: lol it wouldn't be an event without lots of late nights in the garage up until the last possible moment, then forgetting to pack something that's needed for the race and happily getting help from other fellow racers to acquire the missing something. :cheers:

I just found out that the tow vehicle I was going to use to pull a little open trailer isn't goign to be available for the weekend. So now I've got to scramble to find another ride :?
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 23, 2009, 02:48:41 PM: Quote from: sabat on March 21, 2009, 09:48:38 AM
... looking forward to seeing the Hot Rod crew.

David Freiburger said he was going to come to the HRM Top Speed Challenge this year.
:wink:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 23, 2009, 04:22:54 PM: Go ahead and try, but you won't scare me away from attending anyway. He's a car guy -- doesn't bother the bike folks very much. Will talk to us if we let him, though.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 26, 2009, 11:15:32 AM: Only 9 days to go before racin' at the airstrip !!
8-)
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: DCarr511 on March 27, 2009, 12:45:40 PM: I hope everyone involved has a great time !!

My Son and I were hoping to make it out there with a new engine this year, but I dont think it will happen now. I have the engine pieces here, but am going to put that on hold and spend my money on a new shop this year which we just got started on.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: sabat on March 27, 2009, 01:42:02 PM: Got the bike buttoned up and started last night, sounds good. I took the advice of Kent and John et al and mounted the intercooler reservoir tank on the swingarm, instead of ahead of the steering head. It was a bitch to plumb, but it's working better than I expected. With the large size, I can fill it 3/4 full and it has plenty of volume to keep the pump pickup covered. With ice in it, I imagine I will pick up a few ponies. I'll make a dry pass as a baseline, load the 20% secondary injector map, fill up the tank, and see what happens. If'n the creek don't rise and such. -Dean

(http://plaza.ufl.edu/sabat/IC_tank_installed.jpg)
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Cajun Kid on March 27, 2009, 03:24:00 PM: Dean,,, looks good, nice work,, see you next weekend.

Charles...

FYI -Forecast for race weekend 72 degrees and mostly sunny :cheers:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: John Noonan on March 27, 2009, 11:52:01 PM: Dean,

That looks awesome!!

Great job and good luck..run over 212.995!

J
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 28, 2009, 08:53:02 AM: Only 7 days to go ...
8-)

Starting Line Weather Forecast

Friday, April 3
Partly Cloudy
High: 72°
Low: 46°
Precipitation: 10%
Wind: SW 13mph

Saturday, April 4
Partly Cloudy
High: 71°
Low: 47°
Precipitation: 20%
Wind: WNW 8mph

Sunday, April 5
Showers
High: 72°
Low: 46°
Precipitation: 60%
Wind: E 10mph
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: racer x on March 28, 2009, 09:06:50 AM: Are you saying Tail wind on Sunday? :cheers:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 28, 2009, 10:32:30 AM: Just did a double check and The Weather Channel has amended their previous forecast (or I made a mistake).
Sunday wind is from the East at 10mph.
.. so as of right now, no tailwind. Sorry.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Stainless1 on March 28, 2009, 10:59:10 AM: Didn't have to check the weather channel here, wind is from the north, our 1 inch or so of ice yesterday is being covered this morning with snow.... Spring has sprung... :-P and to think a couple of days ago, I was thinking I would have to mow this weekend... :|
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: wolcottjl on March 28, 2009, 01:56:40 PM: I think we can do without forecasts. Superstition is raising its ugly head. :wink:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Cajun Kid on March 28, 2009, 05:58:47 PM: This stuff will blow through.. Everyone cross your fingers,, I feel good weather for Sat and Sun.

Charles
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Glen on March 28, 2009, 06:35:45 PM: Stainless, I have been mowing for three weeks here in St. George. Pine mountain is turning green and it's 74 degrees right now clear sky's. Enjoy the sun when it passes by Colorado.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: t russell on March 28, 2009, 07:15:04 PM: Blow threw is not good right now 4-8 twisters sat down yesterday.I hope it will just go away.
terry
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 28, 2009, 07:40:36 PM: Glen, just tell me one more time -- what's the temperature in St. George?
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Glen on March 28, 2009, 08:06:41 PM: Oops, double hit, Fixed it. Keep the snow plow handy Jon.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 30, 2009, 08:08:22 AM: 5 more days ...
.. weather forecst is lookin' even better today
8)

UPDATED: Starting Line Weather Forecast

Friday, April 3
AM Clouds / PM Sun
High: 72F
Low: 48F
Precipitation: 10%
Wind: SW 15mph

Saturday, April 4
Mostly Sunny
High: 73F
Low: 49F
Precipitation: 0%
Wind: NE 8mph

Sunday, April 5
Partly Cloudy
High: 72F
Low: 54F
Precipitation: 20%
Wind: ESE 10mph
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: relaxedfit on March 30, 2009, 05:51:09 PM: Eric-- Tail wind at the track would be from the south. Hope everybody can stand the low 70's!
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: racer x on March 30, 2009, 06:29:44 PM: That is the forecast for Friday . Tail wind and mid 70's just like aways. Then the weather changes.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 30, 2009, 08:32:42 PM: I'm seeing nice Friday, but with a chance of showers. Very nice Saturday -- Upper 70s, few clouds. Not quite but almost as nice Sunday, with some clouds and temps in the mid 70s. We're taking an umbrella and an E-Z Up, but not the rubber boots.

Follow this to the forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=NCZ087&zflg=1
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Cajun Kid on March 30, 2009, 08:41:15 PM: weather WILL BE FINE.... think positive

See you all this weekend...
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on March 31, 2009, 08:35:19 AM: 4 more days ...

UPDATED: Starting Line Weather Forecast

Friday, April 3
Partly Cloudy / Wind
High: 74F
Low: 50F
Precipitation: 10%
Wind: WSW 23mph

Saturday, April 4
Mostly Sunny
High: 73F
Low: 49F
Precipitation: 0%
Wind: NNW 6mph

Sunday, April 5
Few Showers
High: 70F
Low: 61F
Precipitation: 30%
Wind: ESE 9mph
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: MiltonP on March 31, 2009, 10:58:46 PM: I should be camped out in Sleepy Bear's in Lumberton tomorrow night then will figure out how to relocate two vehicles and a trailer Thursday am to the track. I will probably run the jeep over drop the trailer then come back and tow the jeep in behind the rv. I don't think the cops would appreciate me towing the jeep and the bike trailer behind the rv at the same time! :evil:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on April 01, 2009, 08:53:52 AM: 3 more days ...

UPDATED: Starting Line Weather Forecast

Friday, April 3
Isolated T-Storms / Wind
High: 78F
Low: 45F
Precipitation: 30%
Wind: SW 27mph

Saturday, April 4
Sunny
High: 71F
Low: 45F
Precipitation: 0%
Wind: WNW 10mph

Sunday, April 5
Mostly Sunny
High: 74F
Low: 57F
Precipitation: 10%
Wind: SE 8mph
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Cajun Kid on April 01, 2009, 06:25:03 PM: Packing up stuff now,,, Looks like good weather,,, hope the wind is less than forecast..

Charles
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Rchop on April 01, 2009, 11:47:50 PM: On the road in the morning :-D see you all there :cheers:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: 1mile14 on April 02, 2009, 12:50:06 AM: It has been a busy week. Got done safety wiring the bike (I have 5 feet of space between my Duster and the garage wall to work on the bike!!). I dont have a safety wire plier, so had to crew chief it and hand wire it all. I hope tech isnt stiff on how its attached. A few of the hose clamps didnt have anything close to wire to so they got wired to themselves or the hose clamp next to it. I also wired the caps to the reseviors. I am curious if my lowering links have to have the jam nuts wired, bringing the drill and bits just in case.

My fingers are crossed for my suit, I had Amanda at Speedsport turn a 2 piece into a 1 piece, and replace all of the strech panels with leather. The suit still has the pockets on the front and the vent inlets on the shoulders (hard plastic double stiched into the leather.)

It has been an adventure up to this point, and the fun is about the start, I cant wait for all of this hard work to pay off.

Borrowed a buddies blazer and trailer, will be packing up tomorrow morning and hitting the road. See you on the road for whoever is taking I-95 down from Dirty Jersey.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on April 02, 2009, 08:36:39 AM: 2 more days ...

UPDATED: Starting Line Weather Forecast

Friday, April 3
Isolated T-Storms / Wind
High: 76F
Low: 46F
Precipitation: 30%
Wind: SWS 24mph

Saturday, April 4
Mostly Sunny
High: 72F
Low: 46F
Precipitation: 0%
Wind: W 9mph

Sunday, April 5
Partly Cloudy
High: 76F
Low: 60F
Precipitation: 20%
Wind: SSE 11mph
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: racer x on April 02, 2009, 10:34:37 AM: OK I cant wait any longer I am going :cheers:
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: Johntsi on April 02, 2009, 07:49:13 PM: Mike and myself are here in Laurinburg with the little evo2, we forgot how little happens here. Anyone else in town now doing anything tonight? We may head over to Champ's sports bar for drinks later.
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: iamflagman on April 02, 2009, 10:48:17 PM: There are already 15 'Birds (Blue Birds) down here by short shutoff in the high rent district with more on thier way, we are all looking forward to better weather by Saturday, we'll have the speed chalkboard out for everybody this weekend, stop by and say hi!
Title: Re: April Meet
Post by: White Monster on April 03, 2009, 05:38:15 AM: 1 more day !!!

Heading out in a minute, see everyone there !!!
:-D

UPDATED: Starting Line Weather Forecast

Friday, April 3
Isolated T-Storms / Wind
High: 76F
Low: 46F
Precipitation: 30%
Wind: WSW 25mph

Saturday, April 4
Sunny
High: 73F
Low: 47F
Precipitation: 0%
Wind: WNW 11mph

Sunday, April 5
Mostly Sunny
High: 78F
Low: 59F
Precipitation: 10%
Wind: SSE 12mph