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Title: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Cajun Kid on October 12, 2010, 06:02:23 PM: With just over 2 weeks left to get ready, who is planning on being there ? One last high speed fix for 2011, then the long winter to update, upgrade or whatever to find a few more mph.

See you all there....

Charles
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: 55chevr on October 12, 2010, 06:39:38 PM: It doesnt look good for me ... I have 2 work deals in the way ... one the week before and one the week after ... Joe
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: MiltonP on October 12, 2010, 07:19:36 PM: The 996 is still in the shop but should be ready. Metal fuel taps and braided fuel lines that should meet FIM rules are being installed. Wiring in the kill tether and a baseline dyno run should have her ready to go. The company that was going to fabricate the aluminum chain guard threw in the towel so I have gone to the company that customized my trailer. It will now be in 1/8th" steel instead but that is ok.

Just in case... The 500ex is getting a mechanical timing advance key installed with before and after dyno runs to check the impact. That bike may see some drag race or track day duty so the advance key will stay unless it drastically impacts top end. I would like to bump that record up a little but really want to run the Ducati instead to get a feel for her and pick up my C license.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: John (Maryland) on October 12, 2010, 09:02:23 PM: Charles.

I'm planning on attending, can help out if needed.

R.
John.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: MC 1314 on October 12, 2010, 09:43:01 PM: Baby bike should be ready. Will be there if it is. Maybe if it isn't, need to fix to keep winter interesting.

Bob McAndrew
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Cajun Kid on October 12, 2010, 10:12:50 PM: Quote from: John (Maryland) on October 12, 2010, 09:02:23 PM
Charles.

I'm planning on attending, can help out if needed.

R.
John.

John, if you are there you know I would be glad to have you help just like last month. You did a great job and I hope you know I really do appreciate it.

See you there,

Charles
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: iamflagman on October 12, 2010, 10:28:24 PM: We think that we have solved the high speed miss in the WABBIT and will know for sure tomorrow, but regardless I along with a few of the Blue Bird group will be there in our usual spot next to short shutoff.

Randy Dupree is still recovering from his knee surgery and will not be there this time.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: racer x on October 12, 2010, 10:30:06 PM: John it will be very good to see you. I have missed you and Buddy. I will be there one way or another.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: relaxedphit on October 13, 2010, 07:58:06 AM: This might be the first one I've missed since April, 2007. The better 5/8ths is wanting to go the beach. Otherwise I'll be down Saturday atleast. later,ken
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: White Monster on October 13, 2010, 08:35:52 AM: Our junk is broke big time, so I'll be there volunteering.
:-D
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: BudJ63 on October 13, 2010, 01:06:12 PM: I will be there to take my Silverado for one last stroll down the Monster.
Next time I race it will be in this, in some form or another. /CGALT? I don't know if it would be legal, the top is chopped more than 3 inches.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/img1269611450684.jpg)
May take me a year or so. But I will hopefully be able to come up next year and volunteer if possible.

Bud
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Stan Back on October 13, 2010, 03:20:51 PM: Bud --

Build it as a Comp Coupe and don't worry about it. Might not be real competitive in CGALT anyway.

Stan
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Dan Stokes on October 13, 2010, 05:12:15 PM: As always, you know I'll be there. Part of the furniture. But no Buzz Bomb - recovering from the fire and updating several areas of the car.

Let me remind all would-be volunteers - PLEASE let me know if you're coming! Also, any preference for position, etc. Ken - we'll miss you but it's important to keep Ms. Leslie happy, too! Now that you have a proven high-speed Triumph there's little left to prove (for now).

Dan
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on October 13, 2010, 08:52:13 PM: Dan (and anyone else that might care): Nancy and I intend to be there for this last meet of the year. I want to hear how Charles is already ending NEXT year (re-read your post, young feller), and I want to have one last chance to be together with our fellow racers. And - it'll be a chance for me to experiment with live audio streaming from the ECTA track.

I'm not sure if we'll be running anything -- but be there we will. See you in a couple of weeks.

Oh, yeah, Dan -- put us down for our usual jobs.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Cajun Kid on October 13, 2010, 11:03:17 PM: Jon, leave it to you to find my typo LOL

See you at the end of the month (October 2010)

Charles
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: racer x on October 14, 2010, 07:47:10 AM: Charles . You need a calendar. If I had a month .I would get some sleep . There is two weeks till I am on the road.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: relaxedphit on October 14, 2010, 07:55:59 AM: Thanks Dan--but Deb deserves the credit. Me, maybe next year. Still hope I can make Saturday.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Rchop on October 14, 2010, 10:38:02 AM: I won't make it again until May, I hope to have the new bike ready for track testing by then. You all have a good winter and I will see you in the spring :cheers:
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Dan Stokes on October 14, 2010, 10:51:58 AM: I didn't say you were ON the high-speed Triumph - just that you had one. I suppose next year you'll have the goal of matching or exceeding Debbie's speed. I had the same deal getting my own record back from Jon in the Buzz Bomb so I can relate.

BTW - Deb said she LOVED riding your bike and would really enjoy it for a street cruiser.

Hope we see you on Saturday. We have some fresh blood - er - new volunteers so we're covered either way. Poor Joe will have some trainees but I aim to get him lots of photo time.

Dan

Quote from: relaxedphit on October 14, 2010, 07:55:59 AM
Thanks Dan--but Deb deserves the credit. Me, maybe next year. Still hope I can make Saturday.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: CTRon on October 14, 2010, 06:08:05 PM: we shall be there with steves #1946 roadster and hopefully with our new #8150 lakester. i will be available to help set up and clean/fix the course as i usually am..
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: manifest on October 15, 2010, 11:26:46 AM: Planning on having our orange Ghia there running for the G/PRO record.

manifestofspeed.blogspot.com

Zach
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: LonH on October 15, 2010, 12:25:55 PM: I'll be there. First trip to Maxton.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Dan Stokes on October 15, 2010, 02:38:59 PM: We'll be lookin' for you, Lon. I plan to work you like a rented mule! We'll maybe not THAT hard. It'll be fun, for sure.

Dan
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: revolutionary on October 18, 2010, 09:51:59 AM: I'm all spent for the year. Plus, I'm thoroughly tired of those Turks after doing Drag Week a couple weeks ago...

p.s. I don't recommend driving 1100 miles in a car that runs 8's in the quarter. It tends to get a little tiring.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: LonH on October 19, 2010, 05:18:02 PM: Quote from: Dan Stokes on October 15, 2010, 02:38:59 PM
We'll be lookin' for you, Lon. I plan to work you like a rented mule! We'll maybe not THAT hard. It'll be fun, for sure.

Dan

Drive 10 hours, work like a rented mule, drive 10 hours back home, sleep maybe 3 or 4 hours and back to work at the lumber company where I work to work like a rented mule again. I thought racing was a lot easier than that. :-D
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: relaxedphit on October 19, 2010, 06:52:58 PM: LonH--the drive back will seem far shorter.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Dan Stokes on October 20, 2010, 12:06:17 AM: I hope you know I'm teasing you. We actually schedule breaks for the volunteers so y'all can check out the place, chat with the racers, etc. We all work hard to keep it fun.

Dan

Quote from: LonH on October 19, 2010, 05:18:02 PM
Quote from: Dan Stokes on October 15, 2010, 02:38:59 PM
We'll be lookin' for you, Lon. I plan to work you like a rented mule! We'll maybe not THAT hard. It'll be fun, for sure.

Dan

Drive 10 hours, work like a rented mule, drive 10 hours back home, sleep maybe 3 or 4 hours and back to work at the lumber company where I work to work like a rented mule again. I thought racing was a lot easier than that. :-D
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: LonH on October 20, 2010, 09:26:11 AM: Dan, I expected to work hard, just not like a rented mule.

Yeah I know you are kidding.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: MIKE MATY on October 20, 2010, 02:27:01 PM: We have noise with a little bit of power, See everyone in a few!!!!!
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: roadracer on October 21, 2010, 10:43:40 AM: Looks like we will make it. The ZX-8 and ZX-10 have survived all the runs at the throttle Nation Shootout. Fingers crossed for cool, clear weather and get that forecast big head wind out of there.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on October 21, 2010, 12:57:11 PM: I'm sad to say that Nancy and I have cancelled our plans to be at the October meet. Our hired hand in the engraving store will be gone for a few weeks -- so we've got to stick around to keep the doors open.

If you see this, Neil Diggens -- I'll try to find your NC address and ship the mugs to you at that addy. And as for Tonya -- we'll find some other way to get the stuff from you to us, and in plenty of time, too.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: D400 on October 21, 2010, 09:15:38 PM: I will be coming down on saturday with my wife and daughter to ask questions and be better prepared to come down and race next year. Would it be possible for me to attend the drivers meeting or go to the rookie orientation? Who do I look for and a time? We look forward to come back down to the warm and friendly atmosphere that we were greeted with when we attended last october. We will be easy to spot with our mopar gear on. Wishing everybody safe travel and safe racing!

Barry
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Cajun Kid on October 21, 2010, 09:46:36 PM: Barry/D400

The drivers meeting is held on Saturday morning (8:30 am) on pit road across from the registration trailer.

You are welcome to listen in. As for the rookie orientation talk, I would think you could follow along as well.

See you there,

Enjoy

Charles
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: iamflagman on October 22, 2010, 04:39:40 AM: Barry,

Here is a copy of the event schedule found on the ECTA website at http://www.ecta-lsr.com/?page_id=69
(http://www.ecta-lsr.com/?page_id=69)

Daily Event Schedule

Friday:
8:00 AM until 5:00 PM – Track setup (welcome any who want to volunteer)
10:00 AM until 4:00 PM - Registration
Noon until 4:00 PM - Vehicle inspections (on a limited basis as inspectors are available)
5:00 PM - Rookie Orientation *

Saturday:
8:00 AM - Registration 8:00 AM - Vehicle inspections
8:30 AM – Drivers’ Meeting
9:00 AM - First vehicle on course
11:30 AM - Lunch Break
11:30 AM - Rookie Orientation *

12:00 PM - Resume Racing
6:00 PM - End Saturday Racing

Sunday:
8:00 AM until 2:00 PM - Racing

__________

* Mandatory attendance at Rookie Orientation for all new competitors or anyone who has not competed at Maxton for three years or more.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: entropy on October 22, 2010, 05:56:00 AM: whoa!
has it really been 2 years since the last time i was at Maxton???

Seems like i better take my TFA to the Oct 30-31 event! woo-HOO

2 green bikes headed your way :cheers:

(added benefit, i'll achieve the Y2010 asphalt penta-fecta:
Miami, Mojave, Texas, Loring, Maxton)
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Dan Stokes on October 22, 2010, 11:42:18 AM: Entropy -
Even as an experienced Maxton guy, if you haven't been down the track this year please do yourself a favor and do the Rookie Orientation. They put a LOT of new asphalt on the surface over the past winter and there's quite a bit of difference. Better to be familiar with the changes.

Dan
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: sabat on October 22, 2010, 04:19:55 PM: Quote from: entropy on October 22, 2010, 05:56:00 AM
whoa!
has it really been 2 years since the last time i was at Maxton???

Seems like i better take my TFA to the Oct 30-31 event! woo-HOO

2 green bikes headed your way :cheers:

(added benefit, i'll achieve the Y2010 asphalt penta-fecta:
Miami, Mojave, Texas, Loring, Maxton)

Woohoo :) That is a lot of miles pal, you're putting Cali Bill to shame! Looking forward to seeing the green machines fly.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: 55chevr on October 22, 2010, 04:22:53 PM: Karl ... Oh, you are attending the one event I am not this year ... oh well, come out early next year and I will buy you a "Lone Star".

Joe
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: entropy on October 22, 2010, 06:32:18 PM: Quote from: Dan Stokes on October 22, 2010, 11:42:18 AM
Entropy -
Even as an experienced Maxton guy, if you haven't been down the track this year please do yourself a favor and do the Rookie Orientation. They put a LOT of new asphalt on the surface over the past winter and there's quite a bit of difference. Better to be familiar with the changes.

Dan

Dan,
I am with you; no matter what the rules say, or 3 separate inspection, I, ME, YO, amd rsponisuble for my safety.
The more info the better :cheers:
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Dan Stokes on October 22, 2010, 06:50:20 PM: Jon & Nancy -
We're gonna miss you two! Hope all is well with the help. Give Nancy a hug for me - you're on your own!

See you in the Spring.
Dan

Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on October 21, 2010, 12:57:11 PM
I'm sad to say that Nancy and I have cancelled our plans to be at the October meet. Our hired hand in the engraving store will be gone for a few weeks -- so we've got to stick around to keep the doors open.

If you see this, Neil Diggens -- I'll try to find your NC address and ship the mugs to you at that addy. And as for Tonya -- we'll find some other way to get the stuff from you to us, and in plenty of time, too.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Cajun Kid on October 22, 2010, 10:00:32 PM: Jon and Nancy,

I am sorry you are not going to make Maxton, I do understand that "things come up"...

Hope you two have a wonderful winter.

See you in April

Charles
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: iamflagman on October 28, 2010, 03:13:59 AM: It's raining here early this morning at the Wal Mart campground in Laurinburg where I have spent the night, but by looking at the NWS Radar it looks like rain on and off throughout the day (Thursday) and then nice weather with cooler temperatures for this weekend. I'll head on over to the track later this morning.

(http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/129832866.jpg)

Hopefully we have cured the high speed miss in the Wabbit, we will find out for sure come Saturday. See ya all there.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: racer x on October 28, 2010, 07:23:50 AM: I am heading off this morning. I look am looking forward to seeing you Jon. And Buddy too. I should be there after dinner.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: iamflagman on October 28, 2010, 10:45:14 AM: The gates are not open yet at 10:45 am.
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: Don V on October 28, 2010, 11:04:00 AM: Best efforts to get my Triumph 500 there didn't work out. See you in April!

Don V
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: LSR Mike on October 28, 2010, 11:06:01 AM: Not gonna make it, found some problems after WF. Getting a little hot under the hood for the wiring...

(http://mmeierle.com/Burnt%20firewall%20wiring.JPG)

(http://mmeierle.com/Burt%20wiring%201.JPG)

(http://mmeierle.com/Burnt%20under%20turbo.JPG)
Title: Re: October at Maxton, who is coming?
Post by: t russell on November 02, 2010, 08:43:03 AM: Quote from: LSR Mike on October 28, 2010, 11:06:01 AM
Not gonna make it, found some problems after WF. Getting a little hot under the hood for the wiring...

(http://mmeierle.com/Burnt%20firewall%20wiring.JPG)

(http://mmeierle.com/Burt%20wiring%201.JPG)

(http://mmeierle.com/Burnt%20under%20turbo.JPG)

Just a little,you should have cooked Paula a stake
terry