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Offline garrell patterson

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September drivers meeting
« on: December 26, 2011, 08:48:35 AM »
Being new at last September's drivers meeting I just listened and did not voice an opinion or vote with a raise of the hand, but it was a unanimus decision that class records set at Maxton would stay in the records and a new set of class records would be established at Ohio. Question, will passes made in the first few Ohio meets be considered as records if no other entry is in a class until such time as someone runs faster? Maybe as a suggestion, unchalenged class runs would have to be within a set percentage of  records established at Maxton. While respectful as still a new comer I am not ashamed that i am making improvements to my truck now to chase records in April. I will sit back now and listen, no read, and get the veteran's opions and yes the administrators opinions.

Since it is the day after I guess it's just Happy New Years,  Garrell
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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2011, 01:57:15 PM »
If i was out of line I apologize, I know I could not be the only one wondering about this. Lots of lookers and not one comment or answer.





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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2011, 02:47:05 PM »
I "think" they are considering record minimums .....

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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2011, 03:08:32 PM »
No minimums...every class is open.
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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2011, 03:27:19 PM »
Thanks very much Joe, just wondered what would be the status.

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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2011, 04:06:44 PM »
No minimums...every class is open.

good going Joe, simple is better!
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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2011, 05:40:41 PM »
No minimums...every class is open.

good going Joe, simple is better!
Karl

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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2011, 08:34:55 AM »
No minimums...every class is open.

good going Joe, simple is better!
Karl

Cool, simple, thats me. thanks Joe.
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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2011, 09:29:53 AM »
New venue with all open records to start...!!!

Very Simple, Very Cool

The Right Thing to Do.

Thanks ECTA

See you all in April

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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2011, 10:32:56 AM »
That's right!  Nothing like open records to add to your "signature"!
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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2011, 12:00:23 PM »
If Charles keeps at it he'll have to have his own thread just for his signature line. :-D
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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2011, 07:52:30 PM »
He don't have far to go!!!!  :cheers:

Happy New Years Charles

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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2011, 08:05:21 PM »
That lady that fills out the record certification is going to be real busy.
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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2011, 01:47:34 AM »
You know I didn't think about that, when the April meet is over every class will be a record. The ladys in the trailer really will be busy. Iwonder what the total class count could be, a lot of entrants might move up in class if they can get enough runs in I suppose.
Yawn, I wish, lot of pain tonight and I haven't slept in three nights.
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Re: September drivers meeting
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2011, 06:17:42 AM »
Loring started with open records and their are still open records there.  I remember there being a line at impound to certify records though.  I'm happy the Maxton were retired.  I was one who would have liked to see minimums, but so be it.  Personally I wouldn't roll off and certify a 60 mph record, but I've seen it done when the record was open. I guess it just depends on who you are and what you are after.  Have a great 2012 everyone.
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