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Offline TAKERRY

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #15 on: September 03, 2015, 09:38:20 AM »
Thanks but I guess I'll pass. I'm still upset about Bonneville don't want to be shut down again. Next year ECTA May and hopefully Bonneville in September.
No trailer ran 135mph at the World of Speed 2011 see you in 2012 in Ohio and back at Bonneville at the world of speed going for the 150club 1979 Firebird T/A White . Ck out YOU TUBE. KERRY AT BONNEVILLE. Didn't  make 2012,2013,2014. ECTA in Ohio 2012 trans went out and 2013 fuel problems . Still trans and fuel problems. Finally all looks good. Ready to drive (no trailer) 1500 miles to Bonneville and It's cancelled. NEXT YEAR. SEPT. ECTA RAN 144 MPH. GETTING BETTER. 2021 Ran 152 fulfilled a ten year dream to make the 150 club.

Offline ronnieroadster

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #16 on: September 03, 2015, 07:39:22 PM »
Bonneville in September?   Wheres all the missing salt coming from to make next year happen?   :?
Working in the shop I use the 'F' word a lot. No not that word these words Focus and Finish go Fast and Flathead Ford!
 ECTA  XF/BGRMR Record 179.8561
 LTA    XF/BGRMR  Record 200.921 First  Ever Ford Flathead Roadster to hit 200 MPH burning gasoline July 2018
 SCTA  XF/BGRMR Record 205.744  First gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to top 200 MPH at Bonneville August 7, 2021 top speed 219.717
 SCTA  XXF/BGRMR Record 216.131 plus a Red Hat
"Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club"

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #17 on: September 03, 2015, 09:50:11 PM »
It's official - the Geezers are coming to watch everyone go fast! Ask us about turn key 200 mph race cars just sitting around!! See you there.
Geo Turner for the Geezers
Geezer Racing - (Turner/Herr/Mclellan/Acton/Pranger/Acton/Acton /McDonald/Hascall/Patul)
Trever is in at over 210!!!!!(17 yrs. old) Kyle is in at over 212!!!!! (16 yrs' old)
2 Wins in the Hot Rod Top Speed Challenge in Super Street 2014-2015
5 Different Geezer Drivers set records at Maxton, Loring, and Ohio
We also had the honor to have the fastest Innkeeper in Wilmington Ohio in the Geezer Express
Thank you ECTA and our great LSR Friends! Press On Regardless!!

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2015, 07:08:40 PM »
Just a side note.  We had been on the wait list and are now in to race.  We were also able to get a room in Wilmington ...which had been previously sold out.  Things are changing around a bit.  😊

During a previous stay in Wilmington we ate at the General Denver hotel...had some delicious burgers.  We also walked around a cool little used book/music store called For a Song and a Story on Locust street. Neat little place, the owner was awesome.  She gave us a map and told us some places to visit.

The City of Wilmington is always so welcoming.  We try to patronize the local shops whenever we are there.
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Offline TRT1954

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2015, 02:19:11 PM »
I'll just put this out there. I had to cancel my event registration and hotel reservation at the General
Denver so there may be a room available.
Found out last Thursday I will be getting my gallbladder removed this Wednesday.
Have fun, go fast and be safe everyone.
Tim Terrill
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Offline MiltonP

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #20 on: September 20, 2015, 07:22:37 PM »
Sorry to hear that Tim.  Get well and we'll see you next season.

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #21 on: September 21, 2015, 01:48:38 PM »
Thanks Milton
Tim Terrill
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Offline ronnieroadster

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #22 on: September 27, 2015, 07:32:07 PM »
 Were back home after another great ECTA event.  This was the largest field of vehicles ever at the Wilmington Mile. Both staging lanes on Saturday were full all the way from the pits to the starting line the ECTA crew did a hell of a job keeping things moving along even with some rain and wind issues.
  This was my first year running a roadster I saved the best run in a mile for the last event bumping the XF/BGRMR record to 179.8561 MPH. My little flathead Ford V-8 sure likes being in a roadster. I want to thank my entire crew without their help this would not be possible. 
   The learning curve with the roadster was interesting this year I now have plenty of  information to build on maybe a 180 MPH pass in the standing mile can happen running a flathead Ford V-8 burning gasoline. Stay tuned  :cheers:
Working in the shop I use the 'F' word a lot. No not that word these words Focus and Finish go Fast and Flathead Ford!
 ECTA  XF/BGRMR Record 179.8561
 LTA    XF/BGRMR  Record 200.921 First  Ever Ford Flathead Roadster to hit 200 MPH burning gasoline July 2018
 SCTA  XF/BGRMR Record 205.744  First gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to top 200 MPH at Bonneville August 7, 2021 top speed 219.717
 SCTA  XXF/BGRMR Record 216.131 plus a Red Hat
"Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club"

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2015, 07:58:28 PM »
Ron, REALLY great seeing you and the gang at this meet and I feel HONORED to have let you know the speed about the 179 pass.  Your expression was, as the commercial says, Priceless!

186 at Loring and 179 here this year, can't wait to see what happens next year!

See ya in 2016,
Gregg
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Offline TAKERRY

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #24 on: September 29, 2015, 08:05:10 PM »
So glad I decided to come. Ran almost 144 MPH without any problems. Trans still wouldn't shift into 4th unless I lifted a little then slam it to the floor again. Met some great people and saw some amazing vehicles. Thanks to all the staff you did a great job. See you in May. 
No trailer ran 135mph at the World of Speed 2011 see you in 2012 in Ohio and back at Bonneville at the world of speed going for the 150club 1979 Firebird T/A White . Ck out YOU TUBE. KERRY AT BONNEVILLE. Didn't  make 2012,2013,2014. ECTA in Ohio 2012 trans went out and 2013 fuel problems . Still trans and fuel problems. Finally all looks good. Ready to drive (no trailer) 1500 miles to Bonneville and It's cancelled. NEXT YEAR. SEPT. ECTA RAN 144 MPH. GETTING BETTER. 2021 Ran 152 fulfilled a ten year dream to make the 150 club.

Offline edinlr

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Re: September in Wilmington
« Reply #25 on: September 29, 2015, 11:57:28 PM »
We had a great time last weekend.  Saturday reminded me of being in line at Bonneville, but Sunday made up for it.  I am excited about the 3 day meets next year.  We stayed at the Holiday Inn on the freeway.  I was hoping there wouldn't be a dog show, but not only was there a dog show, but also a cat show.  The elevators smelled like a barnyard, don't people bathe their dogs before a show?  On the plus side, it looks like Wilmington is coming along pretty well after DHL left, I noticed they have a bunch of SCCA races there also.
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