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Title: World of Speed who is ready to go ??
Post by: Leadfoot on August 26, 2011, 02:36:30 PM: The WOS speed is coming up fast, who is going ? who is ready to go ? My car AA\CGALT is almost ready just a little more work on the rollbar to conform to the new rule changes. Record is 246.011 in the class. I hope we have some good air. See you all there. Gary
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Post by: fredvance on August 26, 2011, 04:16:31 PM: The bike is in Wendover, ready to go.
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Post by: WildBro on August 26, 2011, 04:26:36 PM: READY :cheers:

Bill
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Post by: Milwaukee Midget on August 26, 2011, 04:33:38 PM: Just not going to happen - the seven-month gestation for my crank has me scrambling just to get the engine together in time for testing before the drag strip closes down.

So like the true-blue Cubs fan that I am, I say, again, with a note of resignation in my voice, and through clenched teeth -

Wait'll nextyear!

Wishing great success and awesome weather to those who race next month. WOS rocks.
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Post by: Schruiber on August 26, 2011, 10:29:54 PM: T-18 days - Granite Falls High School's UrbanAutos team T2011 car is getting a long tail and a data logging system, and.............will be ready. We will be running on alternative fuel on the short course to raise awareness and make it educational. For more info on the program see elsewhere in this forum
http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,9292.0.html
Needless to say we are very excited - see you on the salt.
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Post by: dw230 on August 27, 2011, 11:58:30 AM: Bill,

With your blue bike or hanging with Forstall-Knekum-DeLuca again?

DW
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Post by: WildBro on August 27, 2011, 12:05:51 PM: Quote from: dw230 on August 27, 2011, 11:58:30 AM
Bill,

With your blue bike or hanging with Forstall-Knekum-DeLuca again?

DW
Hanging.
Race bike is being preped for the mile.

Bill
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Post by: dw230 on August 27, 2011, 12:57:10 PM: Thats what I thought.

DW
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Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on August 27, 2011, 01:10:51 PM: Dan, have Mike M. send me the artwork for the engraved White Goose wine glasses, please. I asked him for it at SpeedWeek and still haven't got it. I'll ask if you'll PM me his address.

As for who's ready with what -- we intend to be there ready to race not only the ZX15S, but also the Ninjette 250T. And this time we'll have most of the stuff we forgot to take for SpeedWeek. I hope we will. . .

And we'll be doing another Salt Talks at WoS, don't forget. Hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken breasts, and lots of other foodstuffs and for sure a bunch of prizes for the raffle/drawing. It'll be Wednesday evening around 5.30 - 7PM. See you there -- on the salt for racing and at the Bend in the Road for Salt Talks.
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Post by: fredvance on August 27, 2011, 01:17:57 PM: I am looking forward to Salt Talks II, missed the first one.
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Post by: Clay Pitkin on August 27, 2011, 01:31:59 PM: I am almost ready about 99%! I am just tidying things up, and doing the final touches! Its going to be an awesome year!!!!!
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Post by: entropy on August 27, 2011, 06:19:40 PM: RustBucket Roller aka Lucky Bones is ready, but i ain't so sure I am...

I've done a bunch of asphalt events but have never been on the salt.

A lil bit aprehensive about the whole thing, being an old dog, them ole "new tricks" are daunting. :|
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Post by: fredvance on August 27, 2011, 08:45:04 PM: Old, ha, Karl, you are just a baby.I was older than you when I made my first 200mph run on the salt. You know what our mentor says, old age and treachery will overcome youth and enthusiasm every time. :cheers:
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Post by: 55chevr on August 27, 2011, 08:48:46 PM: Karl --- you can handle it ... as the founder and president of TFA you are a role model for all of us. Too bad you didnt make Bub-s
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Post by: dw230 on August 27, 2011, 11:41:23 PM: Jon,

I will see Mike tomorrow morning and tell him. We are pulling engine/trans from the WGB roadster for an autopsy.

DW
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Post by: oldracer19 on August 28, 2011, 01:09:14 AM: Painting tomorrow, almost done. We will be there!
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Post by: JamesJ on August 28, 2011, 06:28:24 PM: schedule is up

http://saltflats.com/Schedule_WOS.htm

Sunday Sept. 11th afternoon Pits open
Monday Sept. 12th 8:00 am Technical Inspection opens for ALL & will continue through Sat. Morning.
***follow the signs to separate 130 & 150 vehicles into their own lane.
Monday Sept. 12th ERC Fuel Truck will be available until Sat. Late morning.
Monday Sept. 12th 8:00 am Registration opens for ONLY Land Speed Racing Classes
Tuesday Sept. 13th 8:00 am Registration will be open for ALL & continue until Sat. At approx. mid-day.
Tuesday Sept. 13th 8:00 am Drivers Meeting
Tuesday Sept. 13th 8:30 am Drive the Race Course
Tuesday Sept. 13th 9:00 am The Long & Short Course will open Gate for line will close daily at 6:00 pm and when those in line have ran we will quit.
Wed. Sept. 14th 8:00 am Record runs first and then qualifying will start.
Wed. Sept. 14th 8:00 am 130 Club Race Course will open and continue daily through Sat. This track will be open from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm daily.
Sat. The 17th. Is generally a short day. The ERC fuel truck will leave at noon and racing is finished by 2:00 pm.
Sat. Is generally a shorter day and we are out of cars and done by 2:00 pm
Sat. Sept. 17th 2:00 pm Clean up will commence in earnest!

Thanks For Coming & Please Drive Safely!

All race vehicles must be parked over a leak-proof ground cover when in pits.
All crew vehicles will have an operational 5lb minimum fire extinguisher and a
CB Radio tuned to channel 1 or as directed.
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Post by: entropy on August 28, 2011, 09:20:50 PM: JamesJ,
thanks a million for posting the schedule. :cheers:

Seems you live right here in Houston.
I live in Sugar Land and will be making my 1st visit to the salt at WOS (bike).
The next 2 weeks are gonna drag by...
Karl
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Post by: entropy on August 28, 2011, 09:22:55 PM: Quote from: fredvance on August 27, 2011, 08:45:04 PM
Old, ha, Karl, you are just a baby.I was older than you when I made my first 200mph run on the salt. You know what our mentor says, old age and treachery will overcome youth and enthusiasm every time. :cheers:

just a baby :-D
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Post by: entropy on August 28, 2011, 09:27:21 PM: Quote from: 55chevr on August 27, 2011, 08:48:46 PM
Karl --- you can handle it ... as the founder and president of TFA you are a role model for all of us. Too bad you didnt make Bub-s

hey Joe,
I'd love to be at BUB right now :-(
how is BUB-s going for you?

role model??? more like roll model :-D

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_uegoEwsdXRQ/S14hMqky03I/AAAAAAAAICg/TFO3cslwM-U/pizzarolls033_thumb4.jpg)
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Post by: Leadfoot on August 28, 2011, 10:48:12 PM: Yes thanks for posting the schedule its going to be a great event !!!!
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Post by: JamesJ on August 29, 2011, 12:01:45 AM: Karl,
Well this will be a our first WOS event, we are actually going to try and make the ElMirage just to spectate or help out on the 11th first then cruise up that night.

We will be running a D/STR with the number 534 so if you see us say hello, and these next two weeks are going to go by way to fast lots of things for us to do...
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Post by: entropy on August 29, 2011, 02:26:31 AM: Quote from: JamesJ on August 29, 2011, 12:01:45 AM
Karl,
Well this will be a our first WOS event, we are actually going to try and makon e the ElMirage just to spectate or help out on the 11th first then cruise up that night.

We will be running a D/STR with the number 534 so if you see us say hello, and these next two weeks are going to go by way to fast lots of things for us to do...

Cool, another noobie. :cheers:

I will be on the lookout for you.

And likewise be on the lookout for TFA #983 MPS green Suzuki
Karl
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Post by: Elmo Rodge on August 29, 2011, 03:34:25 AM: I'll be there doing roving patrol on the "short course". It's actually the first 3 miles of the "long course". Same as last year. Wayno
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Post by: 55chevr on August 29, 2011, 05:05:40 AM: Karl - The bike wasnt ready and I wasnt going to go. My nephews had their heat set on Bonneville and I couldnt disappoint them. Joe ran well but broke the exhaust pipe on his return run. Getting it welded and turning bike over to Cliff to race.
You do well at WOS and show everyone what TFA is all about.
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Post by: entropy on August 29, 2011, 08:03:11 AM: Joe,
bummer on the pipe, but i'm guessing that it's not Ti, and will be easy to get welded.

TFA will be well represented at WOS, and RustBucketRoller is as done as i know how to make it.

I'm itchy to hit the road.

Good luck today to Cliff.
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Post by: rfross on August 30, 2011, 07:10:12 AM: Quote from: JamesJ on August 28, 2011, 06:28:24 PM
schedule is up

http://saltflats.com/Schedule_WOS.htm

Monday Sept. 12th 8:00 am Registration opens for ONLY Land Speed Racing Classes
Tuesday Sept. 13th 8:00 am Registration will be open for ALL & continue until Sat. At approx. mid-day.

A couple of noob participant questions:

What is the difference between ONLY Land Speed Racing Classes and ALL? Does ONLY = everyone but 130 and 150 class vehicles?

And is Registration (I already registered for 130 class and received confirmation by mail) at Lands End or in the pits and do I need to show up ther to get my car #?

My daughter may be a last minute crew member. Do I just need to get her name on my entry so when she shows up at Lands End she can get cleared and be able to enter without having to pay a spectator ticket?

Thx - Bob
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Post by: absurded on August 30, 2011, 08:32:19 AM: Hey 55chevr...if you run into Larry Cason of Sour Dough racing..tell him Joe @ ACME says good luck...Thanx!
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Post by: iamflagman on September 05, 2011, 06:46:26 AM: I am a newbie at WOS and I have noticed that it has been mentioned that some entrants have received a confirmation by mail, well my Pre-Entry was sent in one day before I left home in South Carolina back in July, so I haven't been home to read any mail that may have been sent and I'm sitting in Ogden right now with the WABBIT in the trailer, so I hope that I got a confirmation.

(http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/137812543.jpg)

Did I miss something in the registration process? While I'm traveling I handle all of my business and other affairs by using the Internet and I did include my email address on the entry form.

I'm not new to LSR just new to Bonneville and I do have a permanent number already. I came out early to visit some of the old places that I hung out at when I was stationed at Hill AFB back in the 60's, if they are still around :lol:.
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Post by: Elmo Rodge on September 05, 2011, 09:32:13 AM: Flagman, you might go to the USFRA website and hit the contact information and give a call. If you don't have any luck, let me know and I'll give you another phone number that'll get you through. Wayno
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Post by: Clay Pitkin on September 05, 2011, 10:45:55 AM: Quote from: JamesJ on August 29, 2011, 12:01:45 AM
Karl,
Well this will be a our first WOS event, we are actually going to try and make the ElMirage just to spectate or help out on the 11th first then cruise up that night.

We will be running a D/STR with the number 534 so if you see us say hello, and these next two weeks are going to go by way to fast lots of things for us to do...

Cool, welcome to WOS, I will be sure to keep an eye out for ya! I will be in a Geo Metro, car # 815 I/GC.

See you on the salt!
Clay
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Post by: gande on September 05, 2011, 12:51:01 PM: Hi all, in response to Rfros and Iamflagman
All 130 Club and 150 Club numbers are assigned at registration. 130 Club numbers have a T in front of them and 150 Club numbers have an X in front of them. These numbers are unique to these two classes and expire at the end of the event. Many have called in advance and I have assigned them their numbers.
130 Club does not need to list 'crew members'. You can get your daughter an event pass when you complete your registration.
Yes, 130 and 150 Club are just USFRA Club 'time only' categories. LSR classes meet the SCTA rule book safety and class requirements.
You have pre-registered, you still need to get a technical inspection. Proceedure is to show up, set up a pit area, get in line to tech, once a vehicle has passed tech go over to registration and complete the paper work. At registration you will get your entrance stickers, any extra 'all event' passes you require, drivers arm bands, etc... If you are a new SCTA class/LSR Class vehicle (as in everybody except 130 and 150 Club) you will need to go over to registration and purchase your log book and fill it out. The inspectors will apply the sticker, that is in the book, to a visible, non-removable part of the chassis or roll cage.
Hope this helps. See everybody in about a week.
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Post by: Leadfoot on September 06, 2011, 05:51:40 PM: Fired car up Sunday no leaks sounded bad acura..........Be there Monday
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Post by: Bob Drury on September 06, 2011, 08:48:04 PM: Gary, good luck but please don't knock the record out of the park................ :-D :-D
Bob Drury
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Post by: rfross on September 06, 2011, 10:16:46 PM: Quote from: gande on September 05, 2011, 12:51:01 PM
Hi all, in response to Rfros and Iamflagman

All 130 Club and 150 Club numbers...

...Hope this helps. See everybody in about a week.
This helps alot, Gande. Thanks!

Bob
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Post by: Buickguy3 on September 07, 2011, 09:04:11 AM: Well, it's been a long Winter in Montana, and the Cat is in the bag, so to speak. Salt Cat ll is in the trailer and we are headed out Saturday morning.
Doug :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Post by: Dakin Engineering on September 07, 2011, 08:06:28 PM: OK, it's on.
Been fighting a flaky fuel pump, but that is done.
New treads, turbo, intercooler, sprockets and chain.
Same damn fool riding.

Thanks to all my sponsors for making this happen.
It COULD NOT have happened without you!

And to my crew; Team Graybeards,
Once a year, but always better!

Sam
#6062
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Post by: V4F STR 60 on September 07, 2011, 11:30:38 PM: Ready, kind of, finally!

http://www.fastfourspecial.com/2011-prep---take-two.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjBe5gOdfsY

See you on the Salt!
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Post by: Leadfoot on September 08, 2011, 08:54:59 AM: Bob, IM RUNNING the AA motor this race but the A motor will be ready for next year.........
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Post by: Larry Forstall on September 08, 2011, 09:36:42 AM: Nothing but rain here in the East but Mark, Laura and the Guppy start swimming West today. Thanks to the USFRA for using our bike on the event T-shirt. Everybody buy a bunch, I know we will. :-D Larry
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Post by: Bob Drury on September 08, 2011, 11:39:37 AM: Gary, so your going to prolong my agony all winter!!!
Have a safe trip and race.......... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Bob
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Post by: TAKERRY on September 09, 2011, 06:44:02 PM: First trip to the salt flats. Leaving tomorrow afternoon. Packing up the 79 Trans Am, 1500 miles and hope to be there on Tuesday. Been dreaming about this for years. Decided what the heck. Hope to keep my gas epenses under $1000. 383 stroker doesn't get the best gas mileage. I do have overdrive that should help. Can't wait to meet everyone and always open for your input. Going to run the 130 and see what happens. Look for me white T/A black cowl hood.
Kerry Friedman
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Post by: Milwaukee Midget on September 09, 2011, 07:19:06 PM: Quote from: V4F STR 60 on September 07, 2011, 11:30:38 PM
Ready, kind of, finally!

Pedro, that is such a hip little Dodge. Bump up that record, boys!
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Post by: Scott on September 10, 2011, 01:09:24 AM: Any word on salt conditions? SB
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Post by: V4F STR 60 on September 10, 2011, 10:48:14 AM: Quote from: Milwaukee Midget on September 09, 2011, 07:19:06 PM
Quote from: V4F STR 60 on September 07, 2011, 11:30:38 PM
Ready, kind of, finally!

Pedro, that is such a hip little Dodge. Bump up that record, boys!

Thanks! We're excited to go after the V4F/BGR and BFR records. We'll see if the old Dodge can hold together with 10# of boost.
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Post by: Leadfoot on September 11, 2011, 01:57:01 PM: Hey all, we are leaving in a couple hours see ya on salt. Look for a red 71 Camaro # 630 cant sit home any longer !!!!!!! :cheers:
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Post by: RayTheRat on September 11, 2011, 06:07:08 PM: We're real close. Jim (Texican) and Pork Pie helped me find a problem in the Monte Carlo's motor this morning. We're setting up our large EZ-Up in my front yard as a test and are about to load it into the race car's trunk when we take it down.
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Post by: Elmo Rodge on September 11, 2011, 06:19:11 PM: I'm heading up tomorrow. I'll probably stop halfway and take a nap. That 4 hour drive is murder. (Insert crazed laughter here.) Bwahhhahahaha. :-D Wayno
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Post by: Glen on September 11, 2011, 06:23:06 PM: Team Vesco leaving in the early AM
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Post by: fredvance on September 12, 2011, 08:04:46 AM: TFA arrived yesterday afternoon. We are getting ready to eat and head for the salt.
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Post by: Milwaukee Midget on September 12, 2011, 09:05:01 AM: Quote from: Elmo Rodge on September 11, 2011, 06:19:11 PM
I'm heading up tomorrow. I'll probably stop halfway and take a nap. That 4 hour drive is murder.

Pace yourself, Wayno, and drink plenty of fluids, :wink:

And please pass on a howdy to the Granite Falls team for me - I'm stuck in Beerhaven.
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Post by: SPARKY on September 12, 2011, 09:43:04 AM: will be out the door in about 30 minutes see you on the Salt TU :cheers:
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Post by: Elmo Rodge on September 12, 2011, 10:06:33 AM: Quote from: Milwaukee Midget on September 12, 2011, 09:05:01 AM

Pace yourself, Wayno, and drink plenty of fluids, :wink:

And please pass on a howdy to the Granite Falls team for me - I'm stuck in Beerhaven.
I also have 3 Dr. Goggles mooosic CDs. This drive'll be a "Gogglethon". :cheers: Wayno
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Post by: Freud on September 12, 2011, 03:10:02 PM: Michael Werner and Ed Staheli were near Ontario, Oregon two hours ago as they head to Mecca. That's more than half way from Granite Falls, WA.

Marlo Treit and his supporters should be on the road from Portland with the Urban Concept car and the supplies to make

their meeting with the Granite Falls HS team Tuesday morning.

3:06 PTT The scheduled departure for Treit, Dickie Milne and Korey Bligh has been moved to 5:00PM.

The trailer is hooked up to the tow rig and Korey will be off work soon.

FREUD
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Post by: saltwheels262 on September 12, 2011, 06:57:35 PM: to all at wos- have a safe race and good weather.

franey
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Post by: Freud on September 12, 2011, 10:53:23 PM: Marlo, Dickie and Korey are still along the Columbia River with an ETA of Noon Wendover time.

Michael Werner and Ed Staheli have checked in at their hotel. They have done the mandatory fotos at the B'ville sign

at Lands End and are unwinding after their 880 mile drive. This is Ed's first trip and now starts his rewards for all of the

custom machine work he has done over the past few years. It's a real pleasure to have him on board and no worries about

the parts he makes in the middle of the night so the students can continue the build when their class time starts.

He didn't get a vaccination against Salt Fever so he is hooked.

FREUD
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Post by: basher13 on September 13, 2011, 01:04:34 AM: Studebaker's loaded, trucks hooked up and ready...pile of clothes and a tent, I think we'll be ready. Pull out of the Seattle area around 7 tomorrow. See you at Salt Talks
:cheers:
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Post by: fredvance on September 13, 2011, 05:55:33 AM: Team Fat AZZ, Kart Gunther[ Entropy] rookie,Ryan Ostergard,me, and Forstall, Knecum,& Deluca are here. Everyone is RTR except Steve Knecum. Steve just needs to get his naked bike inspected.
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Post by: Freud on September 13, 2011, 11:34:23 AM: Basher, represent Washington State and the Pacific Northwest well.

Break records, not parts.

FREUD
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Post by: sabat on September 13, 2011, 11:47:51 AM: Quote from: fredvance on September 13, 2011, 05:55:33 AM
Team Fat AZZ, Kart Gunther[ Entropy] rookie,Ryan Ostergard,me, and Forstall, Knecum,& Deluca are here. Everyone is RTR except Steve Knecum. Steve just needs to get his naked bike inspected.

Good luck folks :cheers:
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Post by: Dakin Engineering on September 13, 2011, 08:58:17 PM: Ready to give it another go tomorrow.
Still scratchin over how fork oil evaporates over the off season..

Sam and
Team Graybeards @ WoS
#6062