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East Coast Timing Association => ECTA General Chat => Topic started by: gkabbt on September 24, 2014, 07:22:37 AM
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This is the usual place holder for pics from Wilmington this weekend.
I'll be driving up to Wilmington tomorrow and I'll be taking pics Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will post the links in this thread.
Also, anyone who has pics, please feel free to post here!
To ALL racers : Be Safe, Have Fun and Go Fast! :cheers:
Gregg
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Absolutely BEAUTIFUL weather here today for tech inspection. Low 80's, no clouds and plenty of sunshine.
Very good turnout for this meet! I don't know what the final entry count is but it has to be close to full of 150!
Talked with many old friends and met quite a few new ones.....Always a good time for me.
Here is my Google+ link of today's bikes and cars:
https://plus.google.com/photos/115248360774022016668/albums/6063489139061979009
As usual, hope you enjoy!
Gregg
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Ahhh . . . the Suede-a-baker has arrived.
Tell Chuck about Bonneville - I'm beginning to think he's never heard of the place!
Yeah, I know - the expense - but for the money he spends dragging that thing from Loring to Wilmington, he might just as well throw his hat into the ring AT LEAST ONCE! :wink:
:cheers:
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And Chris, the interesting thing is that he went with these guys to SpeedWeek and left his car in NC!
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BTW, this car is STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL and this will be it's 1st outing!
Gregg
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Give these a look: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111053800401265205999/albums/6063553676555413617?authkey=CIiglN7Un7PMdQ
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Woodrow.....GOOD pictures! :cheers:
Gregg
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Give these a look: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111053800401265205999/albums/6063553676555413617?authkey=CIiglN7Un7PMdQ
Okay, Woody -
Picture 63 - 8 intake velocity stacks, 4 exhaust -
Whatthehellizdat? :-o
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V8 canted 45deg?
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Thanks for the pics guys, wish we could be there.
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Thanks for the pics guys, wish we could be there.
Frank, as I've posted many times before, I post my pics for the folks who cannot be here.....BTDT!
Gregg
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REALLY wish you and Amy were here!
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Give these a look: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111053800401265205999/albums/6063553676555413617?authkey=CIiglN7Un7PMdQ
Okay, Woody -
Picture 63 - 8 intake velocity stacks, 4 exhaust -
Whatthehellizdat? :-o
~2 liter Ford :mrgreen: (I think). Check with Burton Brown.
Mike
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~2 liter Ford :mrgreen: (I think). Check with Burton Brown.
Mike
I'm so ashamed - I saw the car at World of Wheels in West Allis, Wisconsin last February, pitted next to Burton in 2013, and didn't recognize it.
I can tell you more about cars being built in New Zealand than I can folks right up the road . . .
Yup - Kent block with a custom head.
Shame on me . . .
Guess I never saw it with the engine cover off.
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No worries, Chris. At Speedweek he had a "stock-appearing" Kent motor (complete with finned aluminum "Capri" valve cover) in the car ("for licensing") but took the time to show Drury & me his special engine.
Mike
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Great pics...thanks, everyone!
Gary
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Again, absolutely BEAUTIFUL weather here today. Mid 80's, really COOL looking wispy clouds and plenty of sunshine.
Surprising news at the drivers meeting this morning. Donna and Joe Timney are retiring from the ECTA and Brian Lohnes (announcer here and 1/2 owner of Bangshift.com) and his wife Carrie (I think that's right) are assuming their positions!
I wish all four happiness in their new adventures!
As for racing today.....Spectacular!
Here is my Google+ link of today's bikes and cars from the staging lanes, starting and finish lines:
https://plus.google.com/photos/115248360774022016668/albums/6063884435302256753
As usual, hope you enjoy!
Gregg
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Posted some more so recheck the link! Some news pix there! :-o
Spent most of the day helping overhaul the trans-axle on Burton's liner so picture count is down! Pinion bearing had melted at B'ville! :cry: Should be running in the morning! :cheers:
Lots of records today - tail wind for 95% of the day! :cheers: :cheers:
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Lots of records today - tail wind for 95% of the day! :cheers: :cheers:
True on the records and I forgot to mention the tailwind in my post.
I swear I think this is probably the 2nd time I can ever remember a tailwind here!
Gregg
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Sparky Bill,
I see you were just looking at the pics and hope you saw the ones of your old car:
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REALLY good seeing and talking with John again. Last time I saw and talked to him was at Loring in 2012!
Then, it was fun telling him about Randy Dupree when he owned the car and running at Maxton!
Gregg
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John, you have truly made it your car--- :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Weather started off mostly cloudy but was pretty clear by noon and temps went to the low to mid 80's.
Unfortunately, we lost our tailwind from yesterday so some folks did slow down.
As for racing today.....quite a number of racers left yesterday or earlier this morning.
As the day progressed, the staging lines got thinner and folks started lapping!
If my feeble mind remembers correctly:
Dave Marcis had fastest speed for cars at 218 and change!
Don Haas had fastest speed for bikes at 240 and change!
As you would expect with cooler weather, MANY records were set for both bikes and cars this weekend!
VERY GOOD MEET!
As I was leaving, I heard Brian announce the winners of the Super Street Bike Shootout but I did not write all the names down. My last pic shows the bike numbers so I'll put names with the numbers and post.
Here is my Google+ link from today of the staging lanes, starting and finish lines:
https://plus.google.com/photos/115248360774022016668/albums/6064230637810248417
As usual, hope you enjoy!
Gregg
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Thanks again Gregg. :cheers:
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Looking at the pics I posted this weekend, I once again want to single out the Gary's Speed Shop team.
As I have posted before, these guys show what LSR is all about.....Be Safe, Go Fast and Have fun!
It was good to see that Lloyd (forgot last name) and Gary Hart got their 200+ runs and I think green hats!
This was Lloyd at the finish line on his 200+ run:
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And, if I remember correctly, this was Gary in prestage getting ready for his 200+ run.
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I REALLY do enjoy talking with these folks!
Gregg
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Just thought another car and team I wanted to comment on.
Jerry Hoffman and Team, in the #787 F/BGC DIY AutoTune Turbo 2JZ powered Nissan 240SX, was like a bracket race car all weekend!
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I don't know exactly how many runs he made (A BUNCH) but all were in the 203 - 206 range!!!!!
VERY IMPRESSIVE.....Good job guys!!!!
I can honestly say that this car hauls A$$ from the 1/2 mile on! :-o
Gregg
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Ahhh . . . the Suede-a-baker has arrived.
Tell Chuck about Bonneville - I'm beginning to think he's never heard of the place!
Yeah, I know - the expense - but for the money he spends dragging that thing from Loring to Wilmington, he might just as well throw his hat into the ring AT LEAST ONCE! :wink:
:cheers:
Chris, I spoke with Charlie today and told him about this post. He assured that he will be taking the Suede-a-baker to Bonneville next year and will be towing out along with the team of the gorgeous Dennison and Liddell C/GR team.
We'll see what become of this!!!!! :-D :-D :-D
Gregg
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The Cajun Kid at B'ville!?!? :-o That should stop the weather gods! :evil: :evil:
Last of the Mohicans: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111053800401265205999/albums/6063553676555413617?authkey=CIiglN7Un7PMdQ
We got two passes at 168+ with Burton's liner - bad start but a decent finish! :cheers: :cheers:
Best meet of the year - IMO! :-)
See ya next May! :cheers:
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True about Charlie and GREAT pics Woody!
See you in May as well!
Gregg
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Shame on you, Woody -
You know better than to post a pic of a Bugeye with a scaffold for a roll bar and leave no further clues!
Good Lord, how tall was the driver? I don't even need that much room!
I heard Gerald topped 121 in the Crosley. :cheers:
Yeah - I clearly missed a cool one this time.
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Chris, sorry for the lack of details - just quick shots this round - busy crewing. I am certain they set a record for the world's tallest roll bar! :-D The Olympic committee may even be interested in it for high jump and long jump events! And the new record for the bug-eye long/high jump is ............... :-o
There was a guy there with a new turbo Fiat and I asked him the nagging question, "Just how fast is an Easter egg?" Turns out it's about 122 and change. Be afraid - very afraid!!! :evil:
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That roll bar may be tall but it will collapse sideways-- no lateral triangulation.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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First street legal Sprite I've seen that required clearance markers. :-o
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Greg it was great to finally put a face to the name your pictures and live feed add greatly to the overall event. We had a great time once again in Wilmington added two more MPH to the flathead record it now stands at 172.546. While I was working on my car in the pits I heard that little Crosley working hard coming to the line Gerald pushed her to 121 MPH dam fast for sure.
Thanks to everyone involved putting another great ECTA event in the books. To Joe and Donna I know your going to enjoy retirement you deserve it. Welcome to the new ECTA partners Kerri and Brian Lohnes there youth will add fresh ideas to this great organization. :cheers:
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Great pictures Woody :cheers: and Guido :mrgreen: !!!
Mike
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Great pictures Woody :cheers: and Guido :mrgreen: !!!
Mike
Too Dodge funny, Mike.....ROTFLMFAO! :-D :-D :-D
:cheers: <=== As you so eloquently put it....LR Like Button
Gregg err, ahh, Guido
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Shame on you, Woody -
You know better than to post a pic of a Bugeye with a scaffold for a roll bar and leave no further clues!
Good Lord, how tall was the driver? I don't even need that much room!
I heard Gerald topped 121 in the Crosley. :cheers:
Yeah - I clearly missed a cool one this time.
IIRC that Bugeye Sprite ran in H/GMS and was in the 110 range. The rollbar was definitely hideous.
Gerald on his 121 run.
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Yep, you did miss a VERY GOOD meet!
Guido
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On the drive home from Wilmington I thought of the steam powered motorcycle.
Don't know the owners name but this bike ran 80 mph and is now the fastest steam powered motorcycle ever!
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These track shots are the only ones I have. I thought I had some of it in the pits but I cannot find them.
COOL bike but it's REALLY weird to see a bike that has a sound like a train! :-D
Gregg
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There was a guy there with a new turbo Fiat and I asked him the nagging question, "Just how fast is an Easter egg?" Turns out it's about 122 and change. Be afraid - very afraid!!! :evil:
122 through the lights!
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Gregg
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What class was the Crosley running? Modified Sports?
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What class was the Crosley running? Modified Sports?
I think that is correct. I did not get any close up shots of Gerald's car at this event.
Gregg
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Greg it was great to finally put a face to the name your pictures and live feed add greatly to the overall event. We had a great time once again in Wilmington added two more MPH to the flathead record it now stands at 172.546. While I was working on my car in the pits I heard that little Crosley working hard coming to the line Gerald pushed her to 121 MPH dam fast for sure.
Thanks to everyone involved putting another great ECTA event in the books. To Joe and Donna I know your going to enjoy retirement you deserve it. Welcome to the new ECTA partners Kerri and Brian Lohnes there youth will add fresh ideas to this great organization. :cheers:
Same here Ron! Glad you upped the record! :cheers:
See you in May.
Gregg
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Story I'd like to share.
Many ECTA and Bonneville folks remember the names Courtney and Villa Hizer. As I understand, over the years, their cars set numerous records at both ECTA and Bonneville events and Courtney was in the 200 MPH clubs for both organizations.
After Courtney's passing in 2011, the team wanted to carry on the Hizer racing tradition and so the #80 Hizer Racing Spirit '59 Berkley was built for the Modified Sports class. Unfortunately, the car had some teething issues at Bonneville in 2012 and several things had to be changed. They regrouped, came back in 2013 and on crappy salt, Paul Powell set the B/BGMS record at 250.563 with a best speed of 278+ and a Red Hat to boot!
For 2014 the team decided on an engine change to a slower class and Villa would drive the car.....something she had never done before. They came to Wilmington in July to let Villa get some seat time before SpeedWeek. They had engine and transmission issues but did make a few slow passes. Engine and trans issues were resolved back at the shop and the car was readied for SpeedWeek.....Strike one! Decided that the car would run at World Finals.....Strike two! They came back to Wilmington and Bingo! Villa was finally able to make several passes with the best being 128+. Several small items need to be changed over the Winter and the Hizer Racing Spirit team will be back in Wilmington next year before heading out to Bonneville.
Pics from this past weekend:
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I have gotten to know the team over the past few months as Paul only lives 10 miles from me. I spent quite a few hours at his place helping them get ready for SpeedWeek, World Finals and Wilmington.
Sorry to ramble on but I think it's a REALLY COOL story!
Gregg
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There was a guy there with a new turbo Fiat and I asked him the nagging question, "Just how fast is an Easter egg?" Turns out it's about 122 and change. Be afraid - very afraid!!! :evil:
122 through the lights!
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Gregg
Gregg, Nice pict of me in the "Angry Italian" the 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo 5spd, totally stock, no tweaking and pump 93 gas. Our best time was 122.8837 for the record in H/PS. We had a blast and will be back in May I want to get to 125. Drove it out from New Jersey, its my daily driver.
Mark
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Mark, I just looked through the pics I took and found another shot of your "Angry Italian":
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As you see, I'm not a professional photographer. I just take so-so pics and post them up for the folks at home to see what's here!
I'll stop by and chat in May.
Gregg
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Mark, I just looked through the pics I took and found another shot of your "Angry Italian":
As you see, I'm not a professional photographer. I just take so-so pics and post them up for the folks at home to see what's here!
I'll stop by and chat in May.
Gregg
Thanks Gregg looking forward to it. Will the Rampage be ready by then?
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Mark, Thanks for asking and YES it will! After a relatively long self imposed hiatus (long story), I'm just starting back on it full time.
I have pretty much all I need to complete except the transmission and hope to get that within the next few weeks!
I'll be posting updates in my build diary soon!
Gregg
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Gregg , good seeing you this past weekend at the ECTA event in Ohio. Cool pictures.
Charles
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Charles!
See ya on the salt!
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Charles:
Good to hear from you again.
Take care
BR
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Charles,
It was REALLY good seeing and chatting with you as well and thanks for the thanks on the pics!
GREAT to see the Stude back in action and clicking off those upper 190's!
Good on Ya for helping the Dennision and Liddell #144 GR guys! That car is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!!!
You coming back in May?
Gregg
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Please don't be a stranger here on landracing.....We all miss you!
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I need to thank the guys at Garys Speed shop for giving us a push off the line with our liner. I went to their website but there is no contact us with an e-mail?
If anyone knows an e-mail address or phone number that would be great.
Thanks :roll:
Burton
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Burton, they are "garys speed shop" under the members. :cheers:
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Thanks
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Woody - Gregg - thanks for all the cool photos. Everyone on the ECTA Board & Volunteers - Thanks a million, nice track, great friendly people, good track side food, well organized, what more could an ole gear head hope for. So now its time to get ready for next year, hey ? :cheers:
Jimbo
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Hey Burton it was a treat to give you a push. Anything we can do to help any racer at the event would be our pleasure. Our shop is about 45 min away. E-mail is garysspeedshop @ aol .com
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Thats the coolest part of land speed racing Gary :-D Thanks.
We had quite the challenge again with making some runs.....I hear Woody is not allowed to go anywhere with us as we kinda have a rain cloud above us??
Besides that getting to chat with fellow Wisconsinite Stock Car racer Dave Marcus nothing can quite compare. Dave is one of a kind. I plan on putting some hours in to try to beat the Daves "Fast car" of the event in May :cheers: He had fast time....again. Good Job Dave.
Burton
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Thats the coolest part of land speed racing Gary :-D Thanks.
We had quite the challenge again with making some runs.....I hear Woody is not allowed to go anywhere with us as we kinda have a rain cloud above us??
Besides that getting to chat with fellow Wisconsinite Stock Car racer Dave Marcus nothing can quite compare. Dave is one of a kind. I plan on putting some hours in to try to beat the Daves "Fast car" of the event in May :cheers: He had fast time....again. Good Job Dave.
Burton
Dave was at the last Maxton event. Very cool that he's found a second career make it tough on us youngsters!
As far as Woody being a contributing factor to stormy weather, you'd be hard pressed to think of someone you'd rather have around when the clouds really opened up.
Burton - are you planning on "World of Wheels" again in West Allis? I'm thinking of bringing the Midget to the show.
Chris
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I don't know about anyone else but Dave nearly gave me a heart attack Saturday afternoon.
He came through on this very clean and fast pass.....then
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his chute did not open until just before short shutdown so he really had his work cutout for him to get it stopped.
He turned into long shutdown hot and the rear end slid out causing him to loop and go in the grass.
Fire and rescue rolled and luckily all they had to do way pull him out!
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Dave and car were OK and he came back later to set the top speed of the meet for cars at 218!
Dave, if you see this and as a favor to everyone.....please don't do this again...LOL! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
Gregg
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No worries, I talked to Dave in the staging lanes after that run and he intentionally spun the car so he didnt run off nose first and tear it up. Pretty fast thinking I would say. And keep the foot on the throttlle a little so you dont flat spot the rear tires. I have to keep that one in the memory bank if the new Datsun appears with the E engine next year. You do what you gotta do. :-D
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Thats the coolest part of land speed racing Gary :-D Thanks.
We had quite the challenge again with making some runs.....I hear Woody is not allowed to go anywhere with us as we kinda have a rain cloud above us??
Besides that getting to chat with fellow Wisconsinite Stock Car racer Dave Marcus nothing can quite compare. Dave is one of a kind. I plan on putting some hours in to try to beat the Daves "Fast car" of the event in May :cheers: He had fast time....again. Good Job Dave.
Burton
That was a inside Joke with Woody and his Wife. It seems there is a cloud that follows me around on occasion. ITs just a perseverance test I believe.
As far as the World of Wheels I am debating about it. The Milwaukee or Chicago ones are of interest trying to land a sponsor,,,,,
Dave was at the last Maxton event. Very cool that he's found a second career make it tough on us youngsters!
As far as Woody being a contributing factor to stormy weather, you'd be hard pressed to think of someone you'd rather have around when the clouds really opened up.
Burton - are you planning on "World of Wheels" again in West Allis? I'm thinking of bringing the Midget to the show.
Chris
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BREAKING NEWS: Innocent Cones victims of high speed drive by...again!
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Al needs a fire suit!