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Loring Timing Association (Maine) => Loring (AFB) land speed venue => Topic started by: entropy on March 18, 2009, 06:40:59 AM
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go to this site for pre-registration info:
http://www.lta-lsr.com/REGISTRATION%20INFORMATION.htm
SAVE $25!!!!!!!!
I'll add to the list here as folks sound off,
(this might help Bwana Bob plan for the event)
Bikes
name__________________vehicle_________________from where
JohnnyCheese___________?to be determined______________TX
entropy / Karl___________ZX12 1427 NA__________________TX
TRNorBRN661 / Gary______Busa big stroker NA?____________TX
bulletb / Bob____________08 "stock" motor Busa___________TX
beckertb / Ben __________'99 Suzuki Hayabusa____________TX
Commuta_Busa / Ken_____Busa N.A.______________________NJ
Turbo King / Walt________Busa turbo_____________________NJ
1mile14 / Kevin__________ZX14 NA_______________________NJ
Damurf / Miss Debbie_____2 wheel sumthin'________________VA
narider / Todd___________2 wheel sumthin'________________VA
MiltonP / Milton__________Ninja 500______________________VA
baron / Scott ___________Special 125cc__________________NY
baron / Scott___________04 Honda RS125cc_______________NY
half-fast / Bob__________"3 or more bikes"_________________NY
brmrc51 / Bruce_________2007 turbo hayabusa_____________NY
tschultz / Todd__________2000 ZX12_____________________PA
todddad / Wayne________ 97blackbird NAorturbo??__________PA
ex-skydiver / John_______03 turbo Busa___________________Canadia
gixxerfixer / Carl_________turbo gixxer_____________________Canadia
Wildbro / Bill ____________Busa turbo, FAST mofo___________FL
2fast4u2c / Guy_________Busa spray, FAST mofo___________OH
sabat / Dean___________'06 Kawasaki ZX10R turbo_________GA
roadracer / Greg_________ZX-6RR and EX250R_____________NC
David D / David_________1950 Vincent Grey Flash 500cc_____NH
bill199 / Bill_____________08 Suzuki Hayabusa______________CA
Livin1072 /Shane________Turbo Hayabusa_________________TX
O MAN Racing / Josh____NA Busa________________________MA
Draco1340 / Tom________GenII Busa nitrous_______________MA
Cars
name______________________vehicle_______________________________________from where
Bob Wanner________________2000 Honda Insight converted to G/ BGT____________Uppa State NY
iamflagman / John___________1984 VW Rabbit / Scirocco 16V power G/GSS________S Carolina
JerryO_____________________I/GS__________________________________________N Carolina
greenjunk&mikematy_________1971 "TimeBomb" Camaro_________________________N.Carolina
stratman59 / ????___________67 Dodge #9603 A/CPRO_________________________N.Carolina
wolcottjl / Joel______________G/MMP________________________________________Virginia
JohnC / John________________1965 Rambler American, B/CFALT_________________Iowa
wheels777 / Andrew_________1954 Studebaker C/CGALT_______________________Pennsylvania
Littleliner / Art______________94 Suzuki Swift H/BFSS__________________________Pennsylvania
1800guy / Jim_______________race car______________________________________Michigan
G-SERIES / Gary & Pam_______71 Wing Cars__________________________________Massachusetts
DeckManDubs / Noah________1993 VW Corrado_______________________________Massachusetts
RansomeT / ??______________989 Taurus SHO F/BGC__________________________Kentucky
BobD / Bob_________________sedan (sub 135mph)____________________________Vermont.
1 fast evo 2/ Mike___________Mitsubishi Evo 2 G/BFSS________________________Illinois
tedgram / Ted______________ 2001 Audi TT__________________________________Maine
joe55 / Joe_________________32 ford roadster #55 b/str_______________________??????
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Commuta_Busa/Ken -> Busa N.A. -> NJ
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I'll add to the list here as folks sound off,
(this might help Bwana Bob plan)
Bikes
name__________________vehicle_________________from where
entropy / Karl___________ZX12 1427 NA___________Texas
TRNorBRN661 / Gary_____Busa big stroker NA?______Texas
JohnnyCheese__________?to be determined________Texas
Commuta_Busa/Ken______Busa N.A._______________NJ
Cars
name__________________vehicle_________________from where
TerryW_____________________92 Virago 1100 Stock______________VT
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I personally like this thread,. and thank Karl and The Texan crew for initiating it.
It would help us at LTA a lot to gauge potential attendance if people would sign up.
You have no commitment, you owe no preregistration , it's just a general list for reference. I realize there are a ton of lurkers on the edge of deciding to attend or not, all based on if it will actually happen or not. This is typical for any first time event and we understand concerns on setting aside time and finances, sometimes a big trip and a big outlay. For what it's worth, especially as most of you don't know me personally, I wish I could share with you my personal enthusiasm and confidence that this will be a historic weekend in LSR. We have a great facility, excellent safety support, a good basic cadre of tech people and volunteers, and our Mentors at ECTA on speed dial if we screw up. Plus we've already spent a bunch of $$$ for start-up on this. We are commited, it will happen.
If Karl, Inc can commit to come all the way from Texas now, can't you ?
Bob W, Recruiting and Begging Officer, LTA
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Cars
John Finn
1984 VW Rabbit / Scirocco 16V power G/GSS
Hopkins, SC
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CARS
If we get the Stude finished by then, I plan on being there.
Car # 1806
Venable Rods and Racing
Charles Venable
1953 Studebaker Coupe
E/CGALT
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I personally like this thread,. and thank Karl and The Texan crew for initiating it.
It would help us at LTA a lot to gauge potential attendance if people would sign up.
You have no commitment, you owe no preregistration , it's just a general list for reference. I realize there are a ton of lurkers on the edge of deciding to attend or not, all based on if it will actually happen or not. This is typical for any first time event and we understand concerns on setting aside time and finances, sometimes a big trip and a big outlay. For what it's worth, especially as most of you don't know me personally, I wish I could share with you my personal enthusiasm and confidence that this will be a historic weekend in LSR. We have a great facility, excellent safety support, a good basic cadre of tech people and volunteers, and our Mentors at ECTA on speed dial if we screw up. Plus we've already spent a bunch of $$$ for start-up on this. We are commited, it will happen.
If TeamFatAss can commit to come all the way from Texas now, can't you ?
Bob W, Recruiting and Begging Officer, LTA
Bob W
YOUR enthusiasm is gonna make this happen, and we thank you for it!!!!
BTW
we need your info, what are YOU running and what state do you hail from?
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CARS
If we get the Stude finished by then, I plan on being there.
Car # 1806
Venable Rods and Racing
Charles Venable
1953 Studebaker Coupe
E/CGALT
Mr Cajun,
what state are you coming from? (for the list)
I had a 54 Studebaker in 1966 and loved that car (yep me = old fart)
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CARS
If we get the Stude finished by then, I plan on being there.
Car # 1806
Venable Rods and Racing
Charles Venable
1953 Studebaker Coupe
E/CGALT
Mr Cajun,
what state are you coming from? (for the list)
I had a 54 Studebaker in 1966 and loved that car (yep me = old fart)
Pssst.... It's right there by his avatar! Winston Salem, NC :wink:
Todd & I are planning to be there. Just put us down as something with 2 wheels as we plan to go but don't yet know if we'll bring bikes, beg a ride, or just show up for the fun of it from Fredericksburg, VA.
Debbie
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I'm still bouncing back and forth between this meet and Speedweek. I wish this lottery plan would come through, then I could do both, but until then I am on the fence.
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"BTW
we need your info, what are YOU running and what state do you hail from?"
I guess you mean me ? (Don't know if that was a generic question for anybody reading this).
I started in LSR with a SCCA F500 converted to K/GL at Maxton...
http://www.ecta-lsr.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=9&pos=0
Got it up to a ECTA record of 121, then got distracted by my next car, a 2000 Honda Insight converted to G/ BGT . It's officially up to 177 at ECTA , unofficially other venue tested to 197. It will be at Loring , running in multiple classes from Street to Mod Sports...
http://www.ecta-lsr.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=0&pos=22
If I have room , I'll drag along the F500, too.
Oh, yeah originally from The Bronx NY, now live Uppa State NY.
On making a decision between SpeedWeek and Loring, consider the following.
There is no comparison , it is two separate events. SCTA's show at Bonneville is the Ultimate LSR event in the Universe, track length is incomparable and it is The longest running most well established and organized time trial existent. Everybody that's somebody in LSR is there.
Because of this, it is also comparatively expensive. Entries, rooms , and traveling in an environment when we don't know what gas will cost by August. Lines are very long the first few days, and weather often shortens the event.
Our rooms are cheaper, $88, 4 @ rm, w/ LTA racers discount at the Caribou Inn.
We are running at least two days, with provisions for a third ( likely).
Preregistration will be $125, at the gate $150, spectators/crew $5 @ head all event long.
Pavement,cooler weather, being there for Day One, it adds up.
Final disclaimer; I hope no other Timing Association feels slighted by the preceding, I only wish to put all the considerations I could think of on one page for your convenience. I've been to most of them, each incomparable to the other, all provide options to each other. In reality,I doubt if ECTA and SCTA are looking for any more participants in 2009,and what they had last year would be fine, IMHO, FWIW.
Bob Wanner , LTA Flame Igniter ?
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I'm still bouncing back and forth between this meet and Speedweek. I wish this lottery plan would come through, then I could do both, but until then I am on the fence.
Dean,
FORGET THAT DAMN FENCE~!!!!!!!!!
You already have a red hat!
Get yr skinny southern-fried butt to Maine!!
Ok, it's settled, right?! :-D
:cheers:
Seriously, inaugural events are cool, no one including the organizers are quite sure what to do and everybody pitches in, great camaraderie.
JohhnyCheese, Sleeperbusa and I ran at the 1st Texas Mile; 1 day about 35 participants, WAY FUN!!!!
I expect the first running of Bwana Bob's 1.5mile go-fast-a-thon will be even a bigger blast.
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Todd & I are planning to be there. Just put us down as something with 2 wheels as we plan to go but don't yet know if we'll bring bikes, beg a ride, or just show up for the fun of it from Fredericksburg, VA.
Debbie
YAY!!!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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I'm in.
Bill Warner M/BF-1350 FL
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add me to the list Karl. :-D
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Nice to get a response from a Canadian, we're hoping for a decent showing from our northern neighbors, especially Atlantic Canada, this is ideal for LSR enthusiasts from that area. I hope Scott and all you North of the border types spread the word, as the Canadian dollar is quite strong as of late, makes a trip south much easier than just a few years ago.
I had an unplanned visit to Halifax because of 9/11, our plane missed entry into the US by 15 minutes on that fateful morning.
Long story short, the fabled national hospitality of Nova Scotians once again arose in force for the thousands of temporary refugees, something I will never forget and will always hold dear in appreciation.
I personally look forward to seeing you all.
BOB W
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i have 2 buddies interested in coming too(hopefully they do), not sure on details(secret winter builds???). ones a 12R the other a busa. the 12 may be built with a possible dry shot. the busa was running a 65hp dry shot on stock internals last fall (drag) undetermined if anything will be upgraded. going to mention it to a couple more guys too(once i see them at the drag srip this spring). so possible turbo 10 and nitrous 14....
im trying to talk the old man into converting the slick n bar 12 into something more street/lsr friendly for the event, but he doesnt want to go much faster than 150mph. maybe we can talk him into it once he gets used to the bike on spray this spring
its a 3 hr drive to get to Loring from here in NB, we would be crazy to pass it up :-D
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KZ,, only 3 hour drive,, good for you,,,, The way I figure,, about 23 hour drive for me,,, 2 long days and about $600 in Diesel Fuel
Charles
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We are going to try and make it. G/MMP
Joel
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On my list of events to attend this year, John ----- 1965 Rambler American----- B/CFALT----- Des Moines, Iowa
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I plan on giving it a try with my I/GS. From Lincolnton, NC
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Jerry,
How long is your trailer ? Or are you still in with the Nascar folks so we can borrow a long enough trailer to haul both our cars up and share the fuel ?
My enclosed trailer is only 22ft.
Charles
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With a short list like this I'm going to be able to make hot laps down this track :evil:
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Considering the short time this particular thread has been posted on our forum, it's gotten a lot of views . The entire site has around 28,000 views, so there is a steady stream of interest being generated in our event. I think I remarked on this before, as I believe the majority of attendees will make the decision to show up relatively late compared to long established LSR events the caliber of ECTA and SCTA.
This position from us at the LTA seems predictable, as we are trying to promote the place, but I'd highly recommend to at least make reservations at the Caribou Inn, mention the LTA racers discount, you can always cancel. http://www.caribouinn.com/flash/
We feel confidant to predict conservatively at least 25 competitors committed at this very early point.
BOB W
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I know there is lots of interest down here in Texas. In your planning for future events I hope you will think about maybe not haveing it so close to Speedweek. I would love to run up there, 500 ft elevation and 1.5 miles of pavement, but Bonneville is my main deal. Im sure there are lots of others like me, Bonneville first, but would like to run up there also.
Fred
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"think about maybe not having it so close to Speedweek"
Fred,
I elaborated on this elsewhere on one of these threads on this forum.
The Maine Inland Wildlife dept has designated the Upland Sandpiper, a bird that breeds on our former AFB, a threatened species, and as such we can not run an event before August. We had originally planned this for the end of June, until we were educated as to this situation.
BOB W
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I thought I remembered there was a reason but forgot,CRS. Of course it seems that Speedweek has been getting earlier and earlier. Used to be the third week in August, I think. My wifes b'day is Aug 16 and I am never there, on the salt. Speedweek is so early this year I may actually be home for her B'day. :-D
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Charles.......... Sorry for the delay, just now seen your post. My trailer is only 24'. My car is 21 ft long. I have a couple friends that have longer fifth wheel trailers that I may could borrow but my truck is not large enough to pull them. What do you have for a pull truck......... Jerry
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2008 Ford F250 with the Twin Screw PowerStroke... 6ft. 9" bed no fifth wheel attachment..
I may be a ble to borrow an F450 with 5th wheel set up,, no trailer long enough,,,
My car 16ft + Your Liner 21 ft + 3 ft extra = 40 Foot Trailer Needed ???
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I'm seriously considering this event after this weekend.
Will there be licensing need to participate,
I have been over 200 several times here in Texas?
For now count me in, 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 MPS/F-1350/4 San Antonio, Tx
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I'm seriously considering this event after this weekend.
Will there be licensing need to participate,
I have been over 200 several times here in Texas?
For now count me in, 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 MPS/F-1350/4 San Antonio, Tx
Woo-HOOO!
Rich is gonna make it!
Yr Dad coming along??
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I'm seriously considering this event after this weekend.
Will there be licensing need to participate,
I have been over 200 several times here in Texas?
For now count me in, 2006 Kawasaki ZX14 MPS/F-1350/4 San Antonio, Tx
Hi Rich,
Regarding licensing, we'll evaluate everyone according to their vehicle and personal experience during the tech process. We wish to err on the side of safety on day one , even if some competitors feel comfortable in going faster than we do.
Being that our surface is initially concrete but predominantly asphalt, we also feel most racers will agree with us in feeling out the different tractions afforded in ascending speed runs. This applies to both the acceleration and Deceleration aspects.
We don't expect (?) attendance on the level of respected established venues like ECTA or The Salt, so having at least two long days to run should afford all plenty opportunity to get used to the place and show what they got.
Bring it on....
Bob Wanner , Chief Tight A and resident Father figure, LTA
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Woo-HOOO!
Rich is gonna make it!
Yr Dad coming along??
I'm trying to get him to come, gonna need a co-pilot for the 40hr ride ea. way! :-o
Bob- thanks for the reply, I just didn't want to travel all that way
and not be allowed to let it all hang out.
I totally agree on the saftey first, thanks for looking out for all. :wink:
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my dad and i will be racing
Wayne 97 blackbird NA or (turbo??)
Todd y2k12r nos :cheers:
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my dad and i will be racing
Wayne 97 blackbird NA or (turbo??)
Todd y2k12r nos :cheers:
all right Todd!!!
great that you and yr Dad are goona take a lil trip to maine!
You going to Maxton this year???
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all right Todd!!!
great that you and yr Dad are goona take a lil trip to maine!
You going to Maxton this year???
yes sir! What month are you guys going?
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all right Todd!!!
great that you and yr Dad are goona take a lil trip to maine!
You going to Maxton this year???
yes sir! What month are you guys going?
june looks good :cheers:
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Bob W. pencil me in as a 'definite maybe' - Art Danby 94 Suzuki Swift H/BFSS York PA
BTW Are you planning to allow class jumping and allow running up-class like Maxton? (i.e., H engine in F class)
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Bob W. pencil me in as a 'definite maybe' - Art Danby 94 Suzuki Swift H/BFSS York PA
BTW Are you planning to allow class jumping and allow running up-class like Maxton? (i.e., H engine in F class)
Sure, all classes are open. It's Day One. Just pass tech, you know the rules, same as ECTA.
Come on up !
Bob W
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I'm in. As long as I'm healthy. Surgery next week but should not be an issue, hopefully.
I made reservations at the Caribou Inn.
By the way, can I be the first one down the track?
It is my only hope of ever having a "Track Record"!!!! :-D
Walt
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Turbo King,
you are on the list!!
:cheers:
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Michael Joseph, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
Historian
Claude B. Govan Chapter, NY/NJ/CT
(607) 974-6063
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Michael Joseph, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
Historian
Claude B. Govan Chapter, NY/NJ/CT
(607) 974-6063
Michael,
are you gonna race or hang out and enjoy the ambience??? (or both)
Karl
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I'll gladly go after turboking since I'm NA. Fastest NA bike, for a brief moment, here I come :cheers: :-D
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I just need to put in the leave. I have some happenings going on in July, but im sure making the drive up would be a nice summer get away after everything that is going to happen.
Count me in.
ZX14, NA, MPS/G-1650/4
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I just need to put in the leave. I have some happenings going on in July, but im sure making the drive up would be a nice summer get away after everything that is going to happen.
Count me in.
ZX14, NA, MPS/G-1650/4
1mile14,
could we get yr 1st name and state for the list??
thanks!
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I really want to go but I'm having a hard time making the money work. I also need to upgrade my bike as well. Even if I got someone to haul it for me, it would still be around a 1000 dollars with airfare and car rental, hotel and food. That doesn't leave very much upgrading money for the Oct Mile.
Ryan
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Kevin, and im a transplant to Joursey. :-D
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Jim here, from MI - I'm pretty sure I'll be ready by then, hopefully after first getting my feet wet at Maxton in June. I have two Maxton-type buddies that I'm trying to talk into going as well. Anybody have any thoughts or comments about short-cutting across Canada with a trailer and racecar?
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I expect you might find it a long wait to get through customs with a race trailer full of stuff. Have you registrations for the bikes, and be ready to show that they're absolutely race-only -- not street-driveable. Have a list of EVERYTHING in the trailer, including tools and tie-downs, so you can prove, on your way back into the US, that you didn't buy anything on which you'd have to pay a duty. If you're carrying race fuel -- you may have to show something like an MSDS. Carry sealed cans only, I'd guess.
Also -- if you've got any kind of nasty tickets on your driver license you may be refused entry. For sure -- if you've got an alcohol-related offense anytime in the past 10 years (yes, TEN years) you will almost certainly be disallowed from entering Canada.
All of my comments are hearsay -- I haven't tried it personally. I betcha I'm not too far wrong, though. Check it out with phone calls and/or emails before you try crossing.
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Mostly for the benefit of those of you that aren't aware yet, this is the address (below) for the Loring Timing Association and
information for our event to be held in August this year.We recommend reading all
the info available, and we hope it answers enough questions. Pre
Registrations can be submitted now, or if you are unfamiliar with Land Speed Racing
, you can first order a Rulebook which has most of what info you need to
prepare to attend and run your vehicle.
We will soon also add a Aerial based map picture of the site to familiarize
everybody with the facility.
We will also add a News icon for regular updates on available
accommodations and dining facilities in the area.
Directions are also forthcoming .
In the meantime, have patience if we've forgotten anything or confused an
issue, we will straighten it all out very shortly.
We thank all of you that kept the faith waiting and watching our progress.
We again openly thank our Mentors at The ECTA for their ongoing help ,
this probably could not have been done without them. And if it's a failure,
blame them. LOL.
Bob W, LTA, Co Conspirator at Large
http://www.lta-lsr.com/
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Thanks for the reply, SSS. Sounds like not a good option for Real Street. Much as I like Canadians, I recall that oftentimes hospitality only starts 100 yards beyond the border. I'll try to contact customs anyway - I have a (reasonably) clean record and a good passport.
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Hey Jim,
I just checked your location, I see why a beeline East to Buffalo, I assume, is a lot better than going way south. Good Luck. You'll probably get a few more opinions on this, there's a bunch of LSR types on both sides now.
I have to ask, due to your Screen name, is your vehicle of choice a P1800 ?
If so, what class ?
BOB W
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Hello, Bob - The screen name is from the old ice racing days, when weight was your friend. Although I love my P1800 & 1800E on the highway, reality says go with an old 544 - same mechanicals and 500 lbs less weight. One of my co-conspirators is stuffing a small Ford into an 1800, though - hopefully both cars will be running this year.
As far as crossing Canada, the savings in miles may not balnce the higher price of gas - more research needed on this.
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"reality says go with an old 544 - same mechanicals and 500 lbs less weight.'
Yeah but, weight ain't no big thang in LSR, Aero is, and I bet The 1800 beats the 544 big time on that ?
Either way, I hope to see you and your gang in August, snow should be melted by then, even the six inches they had today.
BOB W
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Bob: Pam and I plan to be there for some qualifying runs in the white and orange car in the sig. Hope you get to add some dates for next year. Gary. (Mass.)
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Gary and Pam,
Your cars are certainly crowd pleasers, and we'd love to see them in August. Excuse me if you are familiar with Land Speed Racing and I don't have to remind you about our policy about making runs up in Loring. Basically if it is street legal and passes our tech, you can make runs up to 135 mph, just follow basic safety guidelines as outlined in our Rulebook. If you desire to run over 135, more safety equipment is necessary the faster your vehicles potential .
Bob W
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Bob: They'll only qualify for the 135. We were going to take them down to Maxton last week, but figured Loring was closer. We're building a 71 Daytona for LSR. I've got the ECTA and SCTA regs. Gary.
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Bob: They'll only qualify for the 135. We were going to take them down to Maxton last week, but figured Loring was closer. We're building a 71 Daytona for LSR. I've got the ECTA and SCTA regs. Gary.
:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :-D :-D :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
I am a huge wing car fan. I cant quite afford one right now. (70 RR, alpine white, 440-4, 4 speed is my dream car), I have seen your cars only in the mags, so it is going to be a real treat to see them in person (I know yours are what if type cars, but really cool, and ive read very well executed). Now I cant miss this event.
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I appreciate that 1mile14. We wouldn't miss the inaugural in our own backyard...even if it is 8 hours away. :cheers:
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"even if it is 8 hours away."
To Loring from Taunton, Mass is 8 hours ? I think you can do better than that. Once you get into Maine, I-95 and I-295 are fast roads, the only slow ride is from Houlton North , mostly 50-ish. I've been averaging around 6 hrs from the Caribou Inn leaving early in the morning, to the NH border, another 3-4 hours home here, just North of NYC, pulling a trailer. And I'm wingless. Just be prepared, fuel-wise, there aren't a lot of service stations the last few hundred miles of I-95. AND, don't practice for LSR on that seemingly open long road, there are Troopers lurking.
Bob W
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Bob: You may have us confused with the 'parts supplier' I 'used' to be associated with. Pam and I are the actual owners/builders of the 71 wingcars and others you see on the site. It's a long story, but suffice it to say, we have left the negativity in our lives behind us. :-D We look forward to enjoying the fruits of our labor at the LSR events. We're about an hour or so to the MA/NH border.
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Me,myself,and I along with my blue dresser and trailer stuffed W/ surviver gear will be there? Looking to camp? Will upgrade as needed! :evil: Al[da bomb]Freitas
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That's it, if Al's going, I'm going. See you there folks :cheers:
Dean '06 Kawasaki ZX10R Athens, Georgia
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Woo-HOO!!!!!
Dean and Al are coming!!!
WOO-HOO!!!!!
:cheers:
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Me,myself,and I along with my blue dresser and trailer stuffed W/ surviver gear will be there? Looking to camp? Will upgrade as needed! :evil: Al[da bomb]Freitas
Al,
You gonna race the "blue dresser"???
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Add me to the list who will be attending. I have to try it there.
Greg ZX-6RR and EX250R North Carolina.
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Bob, It looks like the Cayman S will be ready to go. I'm in, unless someone tell my wife that the "Loring timing association" isn't about the preservation of military time pieces.
:roll: Mark
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It looks good for us.
Andrew Nelson 1954 Studebaker C/CGALT
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I will be there and have PLENTY of free camping land about 2 1/2 hours away if anyone is on a budget
so far my plan is to mashal and volenteer unles a season of street riding and dragracing restores any confidence that my bike will survive
I have blown it up too much lately
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Wheels777 ?
Andrew, I think we met at Maxton in April ??
I have the Satin Black 1933 Ford Victoria. I am also building a 1953 Stude to run in E/CGALT
Seems as If I recall you ran Classic Gas class on Saturday, then ran the Classic Gas "Altered" on Sunday.
What "alterations" did you do to be legal for Altered class on Sunday ? I need to know as I too would like to be able to run both in the Classic class and the classic altered class with my new Stude ?
Hope I am not asking a secret question?
Thanks
Charles
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Bob,
The Sterling Hill Gang will be there, 3 or more Bikes depending...
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Wheels777 ?
Andrew, I think we met at Maxton in April ??
I have the Satin Black 1933 Ford Victoria. I am also building a 1953 Stude to run in E/CGALT
Seems as If I recall you ran Classic Gas class on Saturday, then ran the Classic Gas "Altered" on Sunday.
What "alterations" did you do to be legal for Altered class on Sunday ? I need to know as I too would like to be able to run both in the Classic class and the classic altered class with my new Stude ?
Hope I am not asking a secret question?
Thanks
Charles
We ran C/CBGALT on Saturday and C/CGALT on Sunday. The ECTA run log shows C/CGC incorrectly. The second run on Saturday in C/CBGALT has not been added to the record list at 151.7968. ECTA is aware and will post at a later date.
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Charles, I have run both altered and classic altered before going to efi without any changes. The rules states that if you run classic class you have to remain in the class all the rest of the racing season.
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GH,, I agree
What I was referring to was running in Classic then going to Classic "Altered" with the same car ???
If your car has the "alterations" to make it fit into the "altered class" then It can't fit in the regular coupe or "unaltered clss".. vice versa ,,, if you have a CGC car and then run " CGALT you must have at least one of the listed "alterations" ??
Just wondering,, as I want to be able to run my new Stude in as many classes as I can,, but since I will start as CGALT... I must stay in Classic all of that race season ? But how do you go from Altered to CGC with same car ?
Charles
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David D 1950 Vincent Grey Flash 500cc Portsmouth, NH
Assuming I do not have a failure while running in the AHRMA road racing series I will be there.
David
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Well, as of today, I am planning on being there with something. Right now it looks it maybe my Taurus.
1989 Taurus SHO
F/BGC (I might run F/PRO also and/or T.O.)
But who knows for sure .....
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If I don't get the Stude done,, I was thinking about running my family sedan in street class.
2005 Mercedes S430 (4 door sedan) Guess I can keep it below the 135 limit since no roll bar ??
Charles
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:-D Hey Charles, why not run the rod truck your buildin'? Hows it comeing enyway?? Crow
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The 38 Dodge "Old School Rod" is in the paint booth now,,, Motor and Tranny is installed in chassis awaiting the body to get done.
Cant run it,, them things "wander to much" at speed...
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Cajun --
Why don't you run the E motor in the Vicky and see if it will go over 140?
Stan
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Stan the E motor has gone over 140...Saving the E for the Stude,,, making good progress,,, If I just had an envelope with $15,000 to $20,000 in it I could get the Stude done for Loring. Now we have 90% of the big parts here,,, just need the cash to finish !!! I am sure that is a very common problem on most every build.
Lack of cash or funding seems to be a common reason that builds slow down and get behind schedule.
Charles
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One sedan (sub 135mph) from Vermont. Probability 90%. Some of our group will be available as volunteers (shutdown etc).
Bob
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I'd just like to reiterate how the LTA would really appreciate if more entrants would pre register. It would help us gauge attendance so we would not be caught short on porta potties . Seriouslier, we really need to get the best idea possible, for volunteer recruiting, security issues, and all that non-racing stuff that has to be done.
The more stuff that's pretty-well planned for gives us more time to ourselves to maybe even race our own cars, which was the original point of this venture.
You save $25, get a head start on paperwork and tech, and endear yourselves to the people working the registration center ( card table ? )
The only idea we have at this time is the thread on this list and the ones reserved rooms at the CARIBOU INN. (remember, mention the LTA racers discount when you call)
http://www.caribouinn.com/flash/
Thank You
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Hotel is reserved. Registration should go out in the mail tomorrow.
Question - will the trailers stay at the site or have to be hauled each day? If they stay, will there be folks staying overnight at the location?
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Dear Wheels, ( I feel like Dear Abby,)
We'll be up there the 27/28 , will hopefully get a favorable decision on that. The Base powers-that-be initially asked that the place be unoccupied overnight for the benefit of the security of the businesses that are adjacent to our site. I hope they'll understand what a difficulty it would be to move everything off and on every night.
In reality, there'd be more security with our group on base than off, is our point.
As the State Police will also be present this month, ideally there'd be some of them also attending our meet as fellow LSR enthusiasts.
I'll let you know where we stand when we return.
I'm sure we'll come up with something to your satisfaction.
Bob W
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I'm sure we'll come up with something to your satisfaction.
Bob W
I'll be satisfied. Racing vs. Racing with a little extra work is still an awesome opportunity. :cheers:
We would just have to work things out with everyone at the hotel. :?
thanks for all your hard work in trying to get this event off the ground. Inaug events are the most difficult.
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Dear Glen,
So far this site has been without HIS input, don't make it a challenge. As it's an Ex-Airfield, I'm sure there'd be lots of historical cuttage and pastage spewed.
The Loring Development Authority did OK daily fly-ins-outs for spectators, just give us advance warning as we don't want planes downed by Hayabusas. (Birds)
Wheels !
I can't guarantee this 100%, but I feel confidant we'll have the trailers in a secure site.
BOB W
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Bob, sorry and I wouldn't wish that on you.
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Unfortunately, I just got laid off and now won't have the $$ to get everything ready that I would need. Perhaps I will make it as a spectator or a volunteer. It looks like I have the summer off. :x
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I want to go as well...
But I got fired 1 week after we had our new Baby boy and I am in the process or getting a new job.. I will know for sure when I have a set scedual.
Oh and I still need get the bugs worked out of my bike!!
I will regetster as soon as I can..
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I want to go as well...
But I got fired 1 week after we had our new Baby boy and I am in the process or getting a new job.. I will know for sure when I have a set scedual.
Oh and I still need get the bugs worked out of my bike!!
I will register as soon as I can..
Hey Carl, we missed you at the Mile in March, but it would be great if your schedule allows yo to make this great inaugural event!!!
Seems like you don't mind driving a "few" miles to race!
Dean is coming to Loring so we'd have a lil turbo 1000 competition if you make it :cheers:
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I am planning on attending with my 1993 Corrado, Did Bonneville in 2007. Look forward to something closer and actually having some horsepower this time around.
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Terry, The event is going to need a lot of help ... come to Loring and get in on the first ever event ... this is not one to miss .... Joe
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I want to go as well...
But I got fired 1 week after we had our new Baby boy and I am in the process or getting a new job.. I will know for sure when I have a set scedual.
Oh and I still need get the bugs worked out of my bike!!
I will register as soon as I can..
Hey Carl, we missed you at the Mile in March, but it would be great if your schedule allows yo to make this great inaugural event!!!
Seems like you don't mind driving a "few" miles to race!
Dean is coming to Loring so we'd have a lil turbo 1000 competition if you make it :cheers:
Guess what Finally got the bug out seems I was running at Texas last Oct on 3 cylinders I had one secondary injector wired wrong...
211 on 3 cyl.s not so bad...
Hoping my I get this job and I'm home for this event :cheers:
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I am planning on attending with my 1993 Corrado, Did Bonneville in 2007. Look forward to something closer and actually having some horsepower this time around.
deckman,
where are you coming from?
1st name?
(for the list on p1)
DeckManDubs 1993 Corrado
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I want to go as well...
But I got fired 1 week after we had our new Baby boy and I am in the process or getting a new job.. I will know for sure when I have a set scedual.
Oh and I still need get the bugs worked out of my bike!!
I will register as soon as I can..
Hey Carl, we missed you at the Mile in March, but it would be great if your schedule allows yo to make this great inaugural event!!!
Seems like you don't mind driving a "few" miles to race!
Dean is coming to Loring so we'd have a lil turbo 1000 competition if you make it :cheers:
Guess what Finally got the bug out seems I was running at Texas last Oct on 3 cylinders I had one secondary injector wired wrong...
211 on 3 cyl.s not so bad...
Hoping my I get this job and I'm home for this event :cheers:
211 may be a 750cc record! :-D
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[211 may be a 750cc record! :-D
It will be at the LSR Maine Event .... if you are the first to run... :-D :roll: :-D
:cheers:
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If june testing of the car goes well, The TIME BOMB will be their to race. The car will be preregistered and hotel reservations are already made.
:cheers:
Mike
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Mike,
What kinda car have you got. I'm starting to think that you and I might be the only four wheelers there amongst a field of 10,000 bikes. Lol DickJ
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DJ,
Check out page one of this topic.There's like over ten cars committed to coming , plus BobbyHotRods '29 T-Bucket, Mark S ' IMPAC Turbo Porsche, and a lot of guys that are sitting on the fence that I've talked to are leaning towards coming.
More than likely a majority of Bikes, but nowadays in LSR that's normal .
Judging by the upward trend in hits on these forums, there's a LOT of lurkers.
Bob W
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Bob, I was just kidding. Hey, I have read every post on this forum!
I can sure understand the huge number of bikes though. I used to race them myself until I got too old. Still think about it now and then but my wife and my doc both look at me real squinty-eyed whenever I mention it, so I figure I'll just stick with the car from here on out. In fact, the doc just shakes his head when we talk about it. He says guys on medicare should be content with reading about racing.
I hope some of those lurkers and fence-sitters show up. The only differrence between dreamers and doers is that the doers just get out there and live their dreams.
All I got left to do is bleed the brakes and change out my ignition box and the car is ready to head your way!
DickJ
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Mike,
What kinda car have you got. I'm starting to think that you and I might be the only four wheelers there amongst a field of 10,000 bikes. Lol DickJ
Its actually my brothers car I just drive it on occasion. Its fairly fast on a slow day!!!
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m200/pumpkinz28/MaxtonMay09016.jpg
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Its actually my brothers car I just drive it on occasion. Its fairly fast on a slow day!!!
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m200/pumpkinz28/MaxtonMay09016.jpg
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Ya right :wink:
terry
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As Mike said we will be attending in July, everything is looking good, we're going todo some messing with gear changes, the 190.5 in the mile was a little lower than we anticipated, but the tune was spot on, so hopefully I can move the gearing in relationship to the power band around and pick up some mph. We need to be at 195 in the mile to do what we need to do in 1.5 So to update the list that is greenjunk and mikematy, 1971 "TimeBomb" Camaro. N.Carolina.
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I am planning on attending with my 1993 Corrado, Did Bonneville in 2007. Look forward to something closer and actually having some horsepower this time around.
deckman,
where are you coming from?
1st name?
(for the list on p1)
DeckManDubs 1993 Corrado
Noah Decker
Deerfield, MA
Sorry I forgot to post the info up.
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If everything goes to plan you can count me in.
1 fast evo 2/ Mike Mitsubishi Evo 2 G/BFSS
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Forgot to add I'll becoming in from chicago.
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Bullet/Bob 08 "stock" motor Busa/ Texas!
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Bullet/Bob 08 "stock" motor Busa/ Texas!
way to go, Bob!!!!! :cheers:
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Are you currently accepting pre-registrations by mail?
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http://www.lta-lsr.com/REGISTRATION%20INFORMATION.htm
That'd be a yup, Hombre...
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I hope next year Speedweek and Loring are not so close together. Its killing me to miss Loring.
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Fred,
Why miss it? There's more than enough time to drive from Wendover to Loring. In fact, there's enough time to pass back through Texas for a good burrito and juevos rancheros breakfast! LoL
DickJ
In east Texas
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HI Dick, I guess it would be doable, but very expensive. I have committed to two meets at Bonneville this year and thats about all I can afford, time and money. Speedweek is necessary/mandatory in my mind. The salt is my first love in LSR, everything else comes after Bonneville. Like I said, maybe next year for Loring. 11/2 miles of pavement with lots of shut down, thats exciting.
Fred
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Count Me In! Ninja 500 P/P 500-4
I am planning on Production Class but may also run naked in Modified if time allows. That is assuming class changes will run like Maxton. Driving my Miata, G/GSS, up and running it is my back-up plan though if gas prices go through the roof.
FYI - The Caribou is down to rooms with 1 full size bed so book soon!
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I called the Caribou, Milton is Correct. They have 6 rms left, one bed each.
According to the desk reservist person, our LTA group has reserved 60 rooms out of the 70 they have. I hope everyone interested in coming has heeded my advice.
We are still researching other options, both camping and indoors, will post immediately what we found.
Bob W
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hey Mr Wanner,
60 of 70 rooms??
looks like you damn sure have you an event!!!
:cheers:
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I heard they were renaming the Caribou the Statesline -- and doubling the rates with a 7-day minimum. I'm sure this is false!
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I just talked to Laura at the Caribou, 2 rooms left...
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Put me down,
Ben Beckert
'99 Suzuki Hayabusa
Beaumont, TX.
SEE YOU THERE!
ben
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Put me down,
Ben Beckert
'99 Suzuki Hayabusa
Beaumont, TX.
SEE YOU THERE!
ben
excellent!
we have a nice lil gang going up from Texas :cheers:
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Entropy,
"we have a nice lil gang going up from Texas
Posted on: June 09, 2009, 02:43:11 PMPosted by: beckertb
Hmm,,, I would describe a gang coming up from Texas as a "Posse"
or maybe my outlaw past is just my paranoia flaring up,,, lol
Charles
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Hi Folks,
An event close to home, can't wait! Bringing two bikes.
Scott Kolb / Team Markertek.com / Saugerties, New York
1) Special construction 125cc Partial streamlining
2) 2004 Honda RS125cc Partial streamlining
Cheers,
Baron
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Ted Gramlich, 2001 Audi TT, Cutler Maine.
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Hello, Ted, and welcome to the landracing.com Forum. I'm glad to hear you'll be at the Loring event -- and bummed that Nancy and I won't be there. We have to leave home that same weekend for the drive out to Bonneville.
I'm hearing more and more good things about the Loring to-do, and wish everyone a fine time -- with safe riding, lots of fun, and great/high speeds.
Best wishes from Skandia, Michigan.
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"I'm hearing more and more good things about the Loring to-do, and wish everyone a fine time -- with safe riding, lots of fun, and great/high speeds."
Thank You for all that. Enjoy porta potties and Sun Screen at The Event in LSR.
Seriously, one day at a time, I know we'll see Jon and Nancy in Maine next year.
Hopefully the dates will be more conducive than this year for attendance at both places.
Bob Wanner
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Would you add me to the list please :
Bill Hosler---------- 08 Suzuki Hayabusa----------- ca
Thanks bill199
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Would you add me to the list please :
Bill Hosler---------- 08 Suzuki Hayabusa----------- ca
Thanks bill199
whoa!!!! coming from California???? hats off to YOU!!! :cheers:
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I'm Tony, I'll be there as a volunteer... bringin' the pit truck, tools etc.. too slow to compete! :-D
I'll probably camp a couple days, then hit a hotel when it gets to the point where either I can't stand my own smell, or the mosquitos start looking & acting like teradactyls.
Look for the green '56 chebbie truck... :mrgreen:
I'll probably also be taking a bunch of pics for Bangshift.com, as Brian has a previous engagement (the wuss has a wedding he couldn't macho-talk his way out of).
Flag me down, we'll yak motor stuff! :cheers:
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All these "screen names" are confusing. Does anybody know if Scott Cowle is going to be there with his Mopar? Are any other Canadians running? Jon W from "way up North" are you running? How about KT from Alabama?
DickJ
In East Texas
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Dick, if the Jon W you are wondering about is our illustrious leader,aka Seldom Seen Slim, he will be on the way to Bonneville. He is on the way to Maxton as we speak.
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Yup -- we do not plan to be at Loring, dodge it. We were certainly interested, if for no other reason than to be a part of Bob Wanner's dream. But out volunteer duties at Bonneville call for us to leave home Friday the 31st -- to get to the Salt in time to set up piorta-potties and such. Bob has promised us, though, that we will be welcome at future Loring events -- as long as I stop attaching stories about moose.
Right now we're on I-77 in western Virginia, headed to Laurinburg and tomorrow -- the race track. Ho-boy, here we go!
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Jon Wennerberg is THE MAN in LSR, nobody contributes as much as him and Nancy.
Nobody travels more to all the events , does more when they get there, and asks nothing for their effort. And he runs this website, Say no more, I nominate them for LSR Volunteers of at least the Decade.
Or maybe he just likes to play with Poop, hang out with Turk, spread the word about "Patries",or drive thousands of miles to get away from Upper Michigan ?
I'll miss you guys on day one in Loring, with you two it would've been 100% perfect.
Bob Wanner
PS. stop picking on our Mooses
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Hey Bob, Can you add me to the list on page one? Guess you missed my earlier post. Milton Paul Ninja 500 VA
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Hey Bob, Can you add me to the list on page one? Guess you missed my earlier post. Milton Paul Ninja 500 VA
Done!
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if nothing happens! I,ll be there with the b/str 32 ford roadster #55
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sent pre-reg. today. Bruce Mead Ithaca, NY 2007 turbo hayabusa !!!!!!!! :cheers:
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Bob Wanner ,
My name is Bill Hosler I am on the list and I am coming to maine all the way from the west coast . (mission viejo , ca) . Been to texas , but the LSR in maine is the real deal . Cant wait to get there .
Go Fast
Bill
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Hats off to you for making the trip. What are you running? I've been to every Texas Mile so chances are we've chatted some.
DickJ
In East Texas
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We'll be there A/CPRO 67 Dodge #9603
Rocky Mount N.C
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After four months on jacks while going through the checklist of changes since Texas Mile in March, the 'bird now has four tires back on, is off the jacks and on the ground, and the motor has been started and cob-webs blown out of the headers! A wash job and loading on the trailer comes next. Life is good!
That 'bird sure sounded good. I wonder how long the drive from Texas to Maine would be if I just didn't bother with the truck and trailer. Hmmm.
DickJ
In East Texas
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i will be there leaving the 25th!!!!! might have a bike if not i will have my gear and maybe get a ride :?
TC
Ecta 200mph Club @ 20 years old
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Well, well -- lookie who's finally decided to join up in this Forum. Thomas, it's good to see you on here. For those of you that have good memories -- Thomas was racing at Maxton as a young teen when Nancy and I got going there -- and grew with the sport. He got a ride out to Bonneville for SpeedWeek about 6 years ago, and he bunked with Nancy and me (and then with some others, too) and rode back to North Carolina with us. That was his first visit to Bville. We've kept in close touch with Thomas and his family over the years, and seeing him posting here -- is just dandy. Be nice to him -- or he'll ride your bike about 5% faster than it's ever gone before. We've had him do that on our bikes, we've seen him do it on other people's bikes.
Welcome, Thomas.
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Thomas Cronan,, any relation to a Tom Cronan? He would be around 47 to 52 years old by now.. back in the early to mid 1980's I drag raced bikes on the 1/4 mile tracks (Rockingham, Fayetteville and Kinston NC) and came up against this Honda rider named Tom Cronan ? I was riding Suzuki's back then !!
Just wondering.
Charles
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thanks jon, i got family about a hr from loring and his dad worked for the military, so im gonna see if i cant get him to talk to a few people and get a tour of the place! what history this place has, if you dont know look it up!!!
i got alot of family in Ny, Fla, and on the coast of nc, i dont know and tom cronan's but dont really keep up with family on the coast i just know thats where alot of them lived along time ago??? (yeah i would say so speed runs in the family)
TC
ECTA 200MPH CLUB @ 20 YEARS OLD
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Welcome to the party Thomas! Since Jon speaks so highly of you, you are welcome to ride my 500 Ninja if you don't find a more exciting ride. I plan to run it in production but we should be able to strip off some plastic and run M and MPS as well.
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Good luck, have fun, ...go fast and be safe...
Charles
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Well it looks like I probably will not be able to make it as of now. I won't give up till the last minute but it's just not looking good at this time. So you can count me out, but I may just show up on race day.
Sorry to Miss this race I was really looking forward to it.
Mike Reichen
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Shane Stubbs / Scott Guthrie Racing Hayabusa / Houston, TX
Thank you,
Shane
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Josh Owen / O MAN Racing - Busa / MA
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Thumbs Up Josh! Welcome to the party. :cheers:
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Just sent in my pre-registration in 7/17 so I guess that means I'm in?
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I'm glad to hear the Owen family will be there :cheers:
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It would be very nice to see Josh again. Ya hear that young Owen! Find me, gray trailer now.
Guy
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Tom Peterson
Boston MA
See you all up there.
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Tom Peterson
Boston MA
See you all up there.
Tom, what are you running?
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Tom, what are you running?
I gave up on my Kawasaki, and have been racing a GenII Busa for 2 seasons.
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Tom: NA or Juice or Turbo?
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NITROUS baby :-D
Remember the scene from Mad Max Thunderdome with the nitrous powered dune buggies racing across the desert...one of my favorite movie scenes
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Hey Bob, it's looking like illness is going to knock us out from going :-( We're taking it day to day.
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Please add me to the list unsure which bikes we are bringing and I may not arrive until Sunday. :cheers:
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:-D
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Hey Bob, it's looking like illness is going to knock us out from going :-( We're taking it day to day.
oh man! We were looking forward to seeing what you were bringing. Go get on the couch & rest up so you can make it!!!
Debbie
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well we're in Biddeford,Maine, we left last sun am and went outside albany,NY for a few days and left early today and drove up through VT, NH. will be at the track sometime afternoon time....
TC
ECTA 200MPH CLUB