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Offline edinlr

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July 1/2 mile meet
« on: December 19, 2014, 06:52:43 PM »
Is this going to be a new record class?  Will they just be running half mile, or will miles be run also?
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Offline MIKE MATY

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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2014, 07:44:05 PM »
Half mile only. No records. Just run what you brung.
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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2014, 09:19:11 AM »
Is the sign up entry fee amount posted somewhere?


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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2014, 10:13:57 AM »
Guess I thought the records would be all open. Keeping track of all the records and reset records would be tough.
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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2014, 12:21:02 PM »
Okay, if they are not going to start a new 1/2 mile class, why not accept times from this event as records if they exceed an existing record, or set one for an open record?  The timing equipment and officials are there, why not?
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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2014, 10:22:28 PM »
1/2 mile is a bit short for anything.  El Mirage is 1.3 miles and it feels short.  With a 1/2 mile you wouldn't be out of second gear before the lights.
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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2014, 08:25:43 AM »
If it was the first meet of the year I would be more interested so we could get some shakedown runs and get a breif idea of gearing so we could be in the ballpark of guessing for the mile other than that I see it as a waste of time, money and equipment plus a 1100 mile round trip and motel nights. Its difficult to have 2 maybe 3 new rides and not use up at least one meet per bike getting each one close on final gearing. There is barely a straight section of road around here that we can run much more than 3/8 of a mile and at my age I don't want a run in with the law for illegal equipment and too much over the limit is considered reckless driving with heavy consequences including insurance.


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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2014, 04:04:33 PM »
Looks like some are missing the point about the July event. Since the turnout has been small in the past in July trying a different approach to get some new drivers interested is what I think the July 1/2 mile run is all about. Be Safe Have Fun Go Fast. I'm sure a few outlaw street racers would like giving the 1/2 mile a try hold on baby! :roll:
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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2014, 05:19:12 PM »
Records or not, we are showing up to try and be the first car to go 200mph in the half mile at the Ohio Mile. See everyone there! :cheers:
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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2014, 05:49:45 PM »
We were planning to go to the July meet, on the way to Loring. We wont do that for a half mile.
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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2014, 10:27:28 PM »
Records or not, we are showing up to try and be the first car to go 200mph in the half mile at the Ohio Mile. See everyone there! :cheers:

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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2014, 11:51:33 PM »
Most don't remember but the SCTA had 1/2 mile drags back in the 50's.... Would be great today if you have the shut off......
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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2014, 12:12:59 PM »
Most don't remember but the SCTA had 1/2 mile drags back in the 50's.... Would be great today if you have the shut off......

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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2014, 03:00:42 PM »
Wasn't it turn 9?

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Re: July 1/2 mile meet
« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2014, 03:08:05 PM »
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