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Title: spring race
Post by: olepaw on January 15, 2018, 06:01:02 PM

Somehow I just don't have a good felling about the change of owners. Middle of January and nothing happening.   

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: ronnieroadster on January 15, 2018, 08:01:21 PM

  I was thinking the same thing.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: t russell on January 16, 2018, 10:44:14 PM

It takes time

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Kool Performance on January 18, 2018, 12:06:25 AM

Just making sure we have all our paper work in order. I just love Lawyers and Accountants.   Registration will be open soon.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 18, 2018, 10:59:46 AM

I wrote to them about 2 months ago  and also posted on this forum asking for info on being a volunteer and got no reply back.  Guess they don't need any help so I decided to make plans elsewhere.  :?

I too am not very impressed with the way they are running things.  Sounds like they are so worried in making sure that everything is perfect on the admin side that they are forgetting that they are going to need actual cars and bikes to participate and volunteer for the show to happen.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: saltracer1 on January 19, 2018, 05:50:18 PM

still have high hopes as we are not planning a return trip to Bonneville anytime soon.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: ronnieroadster on January 19, 2018, 10:40:33 PM

Quote from: saltracer1 on January 19, 2018, 05:50:18 PM

still have high hopes as we are not planning a return trip to Bonneville anytime soon.

   Phil its not going to be the same without you guys out on the salt.
 Ronnieroadster

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: QikNip on January 24, 2018, 09:16:27 AM

And I guess we still don't see an active link for 2018 ECTA membership??? :? I'd think they'd like to see some $$ coming in. This is becoming a little bit worry some. :roll: I have rooms at the Holiday Inn and am beginning to feel like that old tome on being all dressed up with no place to go...
Rick

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 24, 2018, 10:21:42 AM

I decided not to make any reservations or plans when they would not answer my e-mails.   Not sure why they refuse to communicate with folks but it sure is not a good way to start IMO.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Stainless1 on January 24, 2018, 10:28:27 AM

Y'all want to let them get organized a little before you continue the bitch fest...  :x
If you think you can do it better, start an organization and make all the arraignments to make a race go smoothly....
Have at it  :cheers:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Kool Performance on January 24, 2018, 04:39:27 PM

Who was email sent to?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 24, 2018, 04:42:17 PM

I sent it to:

kturk@ecta-lsr.net

The e-mail that your website says to send it to.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 24, 2018, 04:46:34 PM

Quote from: Stainless1 on January 24, 2018, 10:28:27 AM

Y'all want to let them get organized a little before you continue the bitch fest...  :x
If you think you can do it better, start an organization and make all the arraignments to make a race go smoothly....
Have at it  :cheers:

Actually I have a good friend who is already doing just that:

http://www.loringtiming.com/

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Captthundarr on January 24, 2018, 09:17:49 PM

And they had it all organized in 2.5 months....mmm

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Jack Gifford on January 25, 2018, 12:52:32 AM

Quote from: nrhs sales on January 24, 2018, 04:42:17 PM

,,, I sent it to:  kturk@ecta-lsr.net

The ECTA website page is authored by Brian Lohnes. Anybody acquainted with him? I tried posting a comment there addressed to Brian, suggesting he post more often here (but I don't know if the comment actually "took"... I got no acknowledgement). I didn't see any email address for Brian.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: QikNip on January 25, 2018, 09:18:07 AM

Quote from: nrhs sales on January 24, 2018, 04:42:17 PM

I sent it to:

kturk@ecta-lsr.net

The e-mail that your website says to send it to.

As I understand it the Turk's have sold ECTA to the new operators, so it's not likely you'll get a response from that email.
Rick

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 25, 2018, 12:13:43 PM

Can somebody please give me a good e-mail address then to get in touch with the new owners? Somebody told me Tanya??

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: olepaw on January 25, 2018, 03:52:54 PM

Brian was one of the owners that sold.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 25, 2018, 04:06:35 PM

Quote from: nrhs sales on January 25, 2018, 12:13:43 PM

Can somebody please give me a good e-mail address then to get in touch with the new owners? Somebody told me Tanya??

Anybody?? 

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: olepaw on January 25, 2018, 08:48:43 PM

Goggle Tonya Turk

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: 4-barrel Mike on January 25, 2018, 09:26:52 PM

Quote from: olepaw on January 25, 2018, 08:48:43 PM

Goggle Tonya Turk

???

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,16968.0.html (http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,16968.0.html)

Mike

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 26, 2018, 12:33:52 PM

I have never had to beg this much to volunteer my time to anything before!  I am just saying "F" it at this point if they are this screwed up only a few months before the race is supposed to happen!! :? :?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: jacksoni on January 27, 2018, 08:36:44 AM

Why don't you call Strupp and ask what's up? As we all know the officials of all of the organizations rarely if ever post here ( DW an exception)
https://www.facebook.com/StruppServices/posts/1628581393851845

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Stainless1 on January 27, 2018, 12:12:52 PM

Quote from: nrhs sales on January 26, 2018, 12:33:52 PM

I have never had to beg this much to volunteer my time to anything before!  I am just saying "F" it at this point if they are this screwed up only a few months before the race is supposed to happen!! :? :?

Yep contacting the wrong folks will get you pissed off and no where... as just advised, contact the organizer to see if you can help....
or just keep bitching here  :dhorse:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Jack Gifford on January 28, 2018, 01:33:07 AM

Via Strupp's website I've gotten no response yet. I posted a comment, asking if Steve would please post more on these forums. I also clicked on the "message" icon (which says "I typically reply within an hour") and sent a message similar to my comment- but no reply yet (2 days so far).

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Calkins on January 28, 2018, 01:01:54 PM

Facebook, email, and forums are not an effective means of communication.  The telephone is.


 :dhorse: :dhorse: :dhorse: :dhorse: :dhorse:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Jack Gifford on January 29, 2018, 01:06:42 AM

Quote from: Calkins on January 28, 2018, 01:01:54 PM

... an effective means of communication.  The telephone is...

Telephone  is very effective for two parties. These forums are effective for one party to "broadcast" pertinent info to all forum members here.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 29, 2018, 11:59:41 AM

Ok I will give it one last try.  What is the phone number since you all say that is the way to contact whoever it is I am supposed to talk to.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 29, 2018, 12:00:57 PM

Quote from: Jack Gifford on January 29, 2018, 01:06:42 AM

Quote from: Calkins on January 28, 2018, 01:01:54 PM

... an effective means of communication.  The telephone is...

Telephone  is very effective for two parties. These forums are effective for one party to "broadcast" pertinent info to all forum members here.

EXACTLY!!! :cheers:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: jacksoni on January 29, 2018, 03:17:36 PM

Quote from: nrhs sales on January 29, 2018, 11:59:41 AM

Ok I will give it one last try.  What is the phone number since you all say that is the way to contact whoever it is I am supposed to talk to.

https://www.facebook.com/StruppServices/posts/1628581393851845

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: jacksoni on January 29, 2018, 08:40:02 PM

Sorry, I have been kindly advised that some folks won't go on Facebook for information. I posted the link as Steve Stupp had posted the announcement about ECTA  there, including his phone number: 812-305-0710
Go for it.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Speed Limit 1000 on January 29, 2018, 09:25:32 PM

 :cheers:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 30, 2018, 12:05:46 PM

Left a message with Steve.  Hopefully he will return the call.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 30, 2018, 01:02:19 PM

Success.  Steve and I had a great talk and I am looking forward to the spring race.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Stainless1 on January 30, 2018, 03:38:32 PM

like Gomer Pyle says  "Surprise... Surprise... Surprise..."  8-)

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on January 30, 2018, 05:10:38 PM

They finally updated the ECTA website contact info to show Steve and his wife and removed the Turks yesterday.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Stan Back on January 30, 2018, 06:58:53 PM

"Removed"?

That's an awkward term.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: olepaw on February 08, 2018, 06:04:00 PM

Well registration starts Saturday at 5 central. Some what more expensive. 

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on February 08, 2018, 09:02:38 PM

Stan, you could try "ethnic cleansing". :roll:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: thommysgarage on February 10, 2018, 07:13:17 PM

So I just signed up for the spring race at Blytheville, the cost is certainly higher. I hope this translates to good facilities and services at the track. I was always pleased with the treatment we got at Wilmington, enjoyed it a lot. I am hoping there will be overnight parking for cars and trailers on site. Now we hope for great weather.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: RebekahsZ on March 22, 2018, 12:24:22 AM

Hoping for a good turn out.  I'll be there!

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: RansomT on March 22, 2018, 09:43:22 AM

Quote from: RebekahsZ on March 22, 2018, 12:24:22 AM

Hoping for a good turn out.  I'll be there!

At last count, I saw 83 vehicles registered.  2 of those are mine, but .... 2 weeks ago I had a timing chain to surrender while the bike was on the dyno at 11,500 RPM.  Keeping my fingers crossed that I have it back together before the event.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 22, 2018, 10:30:26 AM

Hey - it kinda looks like I'll be there for the April race.  How 'bout that?  A guy from not too far away (Mike Segorski) is gonna run his doorslammer - and I'll ride down with him.  I have my request in to live stream the audio so youse all can hear it whether or not you're there.  Stay tuned for further details.

NOTE TO ALL BIKE RACERS: 

I'll have my leathers with me but will need to borrow a helmet (hint, hint, hint!)

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: RansomT on March 22, 2018, 10:50:59 AM

Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on March 22, 2018, 10:30:26 AM

Hey - it kinda looks like I'll be there for the April race.  How 'bout that?  A guy from not too far away (Mike Segorski) is gonna run his doorslammer - and I'll ride down with him.  I have my request in to live stream the audio so youse all can hear it whether or not you're there.  Stay tuned for further details.

NOTE TO ALL BIKE RACERS: 

I'll have my leathers with me but will need to borrow a helmet (hint, hint, hint!)

What size?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 22, 2018, 11:36:42 AM

Big to bigger -- unh, maybe XL?  Thanks for asking - now everyone knows...

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Captthundarr on March 22, 2018, 05:27:05 PM

Missed any post about fuel at the site. VP or someone else going to be there selling fuel?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: saltracer1 on March 25, 2018, 08:19:02 AM

just received this email..............

Hello, Everyone!

Please respond to this email even if it does not apply to you.  A simple "no" response is fine.

The topic is VP fuel and the quantity that you require.

The fuel will be sold in the usual VP 5-gallon can.  Pricing is going to be dictated by the volume.  We will confirm pricing once we hear from everyone.

There will not be a fuel vendor on-site so we need to pre-order.

Best Regards,
CJ Strupp
708-769-3522

email was from Carolyn Strupp ecta.cj@gmail.com

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Ultra Mike on April 03, 2018, 01:07:03 PM

Hello everyone!! I'm Mike Segorski (Ultra Mike) and as a realllly newbe to LSR.   I'm coming to you all for advice and help. I'm registered for the Blytheville event with a Modern Street class MS/8B car. (I think)  Yesterday I received my copy of the rules book so I feel that I'm quite a bit behind you all in deciphering what I need to make a pass down track. As near as I can tell I'll have met the car's safety requirements. However..... Here's where I'm struggling.  To me the safety gear requirements show ambiguous driver suit spec's for cars running over 200 mph. On page 20 for a blown, supercharged open belt car the suit needs to be SFI 3.2A/20  but on page 62 for over 210 mph it's an SFI 3.2A/1.  I'm pretty sure I'm making more of this than necessary but I just can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. 
Thanks for your help, EH!

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: RansomT on April 03, 2018, 07:48:47 PM

From looking at the "new" street class rules that are posted on line:  

Just with the street class only, the suit just needs to be SFI 3.2A/1 .... personally, if I had a street car that was capable of 200+, I would wear at least a SFI  3.2A/5 or maybe some fire retardant underware with my /1 suit.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Stainless1 on April 03, 2018, 10:16:57 PM

There's a 1  :-o  :-o is it more protection than jeans and a t-shirt?  Remember the rules are minimums...
buy what you'd feel comfortable in sitting in a little fire for a few minutes....  :cheers:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Buamotorsport on April 03, 2018, 11:59:46 PM

Quote from: Ultra Mike on April 03, 2018, 01:07:03 PM

Hello everyone!! I'm Mike Segorski (Ultra Mike) and as a realllly newbe to LSR.   I'm coming to you all for advice and help. I'm registered for the Blytheville event with a Modern Street class MS/8B car. (I think)  Yesterday I received my copy of the rules book so I feel that I'm quite a bit behind you all in deciphering what I need to make a pass down track. As near as I can tell I'll have met the car's safety requirements. However..... Here's where I'm struggling.  To me the safety gear requirements show ambiguous driver suit spec's for cars running over 200 mph. On page 20 for a blown, supercharged open belt car the suit needs to be SFI 3.2A/20  but on page 62 for over 210 mph it's an SFI 3.2A/1.  I'm pretty sure I'm making more of this than necessary but I just can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. 
Thanks for your help, EH!

Any driver will tell you especially where your own safety is concerned is always get the best you can afford because when you are upside down, the car is on fire ....what would you rather be wearing? Call Allen at the Simpson Roadshow or Big Ben at DJ Safety....they can advise you.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 05, 2018, 11:56:00 AM

I'm gonna jump in to "defend" Mike.  I know he's got the -20 suit on order but it won't be done in time for the event, that's all.

Maybe I'll take the liberty of asking for him:  Anyone got a suit he can borrow during the weekend?  I might be wrong, but just in case, yanno...

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: RansomT on April 05, 2018, 12:04:12 PM

What size?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 07, 2018, 09:31:41 AM

I'll ask Mike to letcha know what size he is.  Thanks, Ransom.

As for the race event in general, here's where I think landracing.com and I are:  No, we won't stream the audio.  I had offered to do so but because this is the first event - new announcer, he's not schooled on the equipment yet - I don't want to promise that I'll be able to even find the audio output from his announcing board much less have everything smooth and dandy!  I'll have the equipment there with me but Steve Strupp has suggested that I don't promise to give youse guys audio.  Wait and see.

I'll be there with Mike Segorski, a car guy, whose car is done at the dyno but is now getting the cage fitted-up.  Don't know for sure if it'll be done but we'll be there anyway (as of this morning we plan, at least) and I'll be looking for a ride on anybody's bike I can fit.  Nancy won't be with me - somebody's gotta stay home and keep the fire going in the boiler.  Chances are that we'll show up Thursday in time to leave his car at the track.

C U ina week or so.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: RansomT on April 07, 2018, 11:32:59 AM

Just don't bring more cold weather with ya, we have enough. Awoke this morning to about 2" of snow on the ground, suppose to be near 20F in the morning.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Joe Timney on April 07, 2018, 11:49:04 AM

Firesuit specs: I think it is simple to decide what suit you should wear. Do you have a job the requires you to walk and use your hands? How fast can you stop your car from maximum speed and get clear of the burning car?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 07, 2018, 12:53:19 PM

Joe, your comment is perzackly why I mentioned the point earlier:

(Jon said):  I'm gonna jump in to "defend" Mike.  I know he's got the -20 suit on order but it won't be done in time for the event, that's all.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Ultra Mike on April 07, 2018, 05:14:36 PM

Thanks Seldom Seen Slim,
I admit, my delivery was unclear to my previous post about fire suits. So again thanks.

 

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on April 10, 2018, 02:55:35 PM

I will be interested to hear how the event this weekend goes.  I offered to volunteer but was told they didn't need any more people to help out.  That was a surprise, especially being a new event.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: WOODY@DDLLC on April 11, 2018, 09:26:11 AM

Heading that way tomorrow morning!  :cheers:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: edinlr on April 11, 2018, 11:32:16 AM

Just saw this on their Facebook page:

Setting up a new facility will take a lot of time. Some extra help in tech Thursday would be appropriated. If you are interested let me or Cj know. Help setting up is also greatly appreciated. Going to do our best to have a fast moving event.

The weather might be less than ideal Friday & Saturday.  It is still cool here, we had snow last Saturday, so early mornings will require coats for sure.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on April 11, 2018, 01:58:27 PM

Quote from: edinlr on April 11, 2018, 11:32:16 AM

Just saw this on their Facebook page:

Setting up a new facility will take a lot of time. Some extra help in tech Thursday would be appropriated. If you are interested let me or Cj know. Help setting up is also greatly appreciated. Going to do our best to have a fast moving event.

The weather might be less than ideal Friday & Saturday.  It is still cool here, we had snow last Saturday, so early mornings will require coats for sure.

This really PISSES ME OFF to read this as I wrote to them about 2 months ago and volunteered to help with tech and they said they did not need me and basically blew me off.  So I committed to a car show this weekend instead.  now they are asking for help??? :?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: ronnieroadster on April 11, 2018, 05:44:20 PM

Heck our car is ready to go BUT like most LSR roadsters theres only rear wheel brakes and a couple of chutes so we wont pass inspection oh well.  Have to pass on the event always looked forward to running an ECTA event but thats no longer going to happen.    :cry:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 12, 2018, 08:23:53 AM

Hey - it's cloudy and about 70 in Decatur Indiana - three blocks from Lingenfelter's shop.  We'll fetch Mike's car and head for Blytheville in an hour or so.  The forecast looks super-duper for today -- since we haven't seen a "natural" 70++ degree day in months.

See youse guys later, hey?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: LSR Mike on April 12, 2018, 01:14:54 PM

Flip Flops and a Hawaiian shirt day for you....don't forget the sunscreen!

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 13, 2018, 09:25:59 AM

It's a warm and windy Friday morning in Blytheville.  Windy as hell.  Mike is tardy to get us to the track, but you betcha we'll be there soon and maybe even letcha know what's going on.  I expect the first two hours will be walking around and howdy-ing a zillion people, but I'll get on here with some scoop for you.  The forecast is for warm and windy today, maybe some overnight rain that oughta stop by 8 in the morning, and then cooler tomorrow and downright cool on Sunday - but sunny.

Further deponent sayeth not.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 13, 2018, 12:19:46 PM

Dan Stokes is here!

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/9EBC4031-BA61-4CAC-AF3B-9031F1918091_zpsgpu3sstw.jpeg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/9EBC4031-BA61-4CAC-AF3B-9031F1918091_zpsgpu3sstw.jpeg.html)

And here's a car with an exoskeleton (thanks to Woody for the apt terminology):

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/7702B817-26B3-4912-8744-FB6AD75879DC_zpsdbj5o0ro.jpeg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/7702B817-26B3-4912-8744-FB6AD75879DC_zpsdbj5o0ro.jpeg.html)

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/04930EA3-C00F-4AEC-90BA-E7D0D07D9BD8_zpstunahm4v.jpeg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/04930EA3-C00F-4AEC-90BA-E7D0D07D9BD8_zpstunahm4v.jpeg.html)

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/4628F1CA-2D16-4FDB-8CB5-EA08C071E791_zpsq1kf4msd.jpeg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/4628F1CA-2D16-4FDB-8CB5-EA08C071E791_zpsq1kf4msd.jpeg.html)

Hey - how'd Freud get in here?  This is from last summer.

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/3E5BFC41-63C1-47F4-9001-E6EEA4E11E00_zps8lseqso0.jpg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/3E5BFC41-63C1-47F4-9001-E6EEA4E11E00_zps8lseqso0.jpg.html)

Flathead power. . .


(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/85609682-05FF-494C-815B-AF2271A29A57_zpscnwp8fni.jpeg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/85609682-05FF-494C-815B-AF2271A29A57_zpscnwp8fni.jpeg.html)

It's windier than a bugger -- 20 gusting to 30 or so headwind.  Not much tuning going on - it's pretty quiet in the pits.  Tonya says hi, Rosie (relly -- he's here) says hi, and so on. Geez -- I didn't think that many people knew me.  I'll post more as the time passes.

Oh, yeah -- Nancy had to stay home so Sandi came with me (in case you see her in a pic and you're wondering if Nancy got her hair cut really short and dyed red).

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Milwaukee Midget on April 13, 2018, 12:42:42 PM

Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on April 13, 2018, 12:19:46 PM

And here's a car with an exoskeleton (thanks to Woody for the apt terminology):

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/7702B817-26B3-4912-8744-FB6AD75879DC_zpsdbj5o0ro.jpeg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/7702B817-26B3-4912-8744-FB6AD75879DC_zpsdbj5o0ro.jpeg.html)

I think that's the first time I've seen someone building a rollcage with a higher degree of concern for the safety of the car than its occupant.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: nrhs sales on April 13, 2018, 01:03:20 PM

Quote from: Milwaukee Midget on April 13, 2018, 12:42:42 PM

Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on April 13, 2018, 12:19:46 PM

And here's a car with an exoskeleton (thanks to Woody for the apt terminology):

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/7702B817-26B3-4912-8744-FB6AD75879DC_zpsdbj5o0ro.jpeg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/7702B817-26B3-4912-8744-FB6AD75879DC_zpsdbj5o0ro.jpeg.html)

I think that's the first time I've seen someone building a rollcage with a higher degree of concern for the safety of the car than its occupant.

That car is awesome!!!

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 14, 2018, 07:57:05 AM

It's raining, it's pouring, chances are we ain't going racin' for a little while here in Arkansas.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Captthundarr on April 14, 2018, 08:38:31 AM

Chances we aren't racing for a lot o while. Rain not forecast to end until after 2 pm. Then the track gotta dry :roll:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 14, 2018, 12:18:11 PM

It's just about done raining and the wind has come up.  Ot's gusty and might not be good for racing but it'll dry the track in a hurry.  In the meantime. . .

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii147/SeldomSeenSlim/A33D835C-0999-43C2-A10D-AA294FA8E395_zpswuojuvoi.jpeg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/SeldomSeenSlim/media/A33D835C-0999-43C2-A10D-AA294FA8E395_zpswuojuvoi.jpeg.html)

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Rosie passing on the wisdom to a young guy:

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Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 14, 2018, 03:30:09 PM

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That's the first-ever lineup at the ECTA Arkansas event.  We're about to start racing - there re cars at the line now.  Yee-hah!

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 14, 2018, 03:34:04 PM

We're RACING!!

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 14, 2018, 04:27:47 PM

And it's an official race.  I just got a scolding from Kieth Turk - and I was driving Mike's support truck.  Sheesh!

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: WhizzbangK.C. on April 14, 2018, 04:45:07 PM

Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on April 14, 2018, 04:27:47 PM

And it's an official race.  I just got a scolding from Kieth Turk - and I was driving Mike's support truck.  Sheesh!

Tradition must be respected and followed.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 14, 2018, 05:15:44 PM

On hold here.  Amy Hartmann just lost a window, the crosswinds are too high, and the first sprinkles of rain just showed up on the windshield. I'm with Mike in staging -- about 10 in front of us.  Hope we get to run.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 14, 2018, 06:07:19 PM

I just heard we'll go back to racing after a long wind hold, but I don't hear any engines yet. . .

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on April 15, 2018, 11:24:07 AM

We're on a wind hold now at Blytheville.  It's cool - 44F cool, that is.  We've had one or maybe two cars over 200 so far - sure wish the weather was better.  The bikes haven't run reallly fast -again, the wind is the hassle.

I'll stay in touch, hokey-dokey?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: LSR Mike on April 15, 2018, 02:01:49 PM

did everybody there forget about the facebook page? it's dead...How many cars? how many bikes? How Many runs? How is the food? etc...

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: **RP** on April 16, 2018, 11:20:59 AM

Are the run logs posted somewhere?

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: bubruins on April 16, 2018, 11:29:49 AM

I'm also interested in the run logs. There were a lot of runs Sunday afternoon when everyone was licensed up and I was busy playing crew with 3 cars. I'm guessing it'll take a couple days for ECTA to get the trailers home, rest, and get the run logs up.

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: WOODY@DDLLC on April 16, 2018, 09:40:23 PM

Sorry, all the files were numbered and in order but Google's AI (Artificial Ignorance) cannot sort by file name only by date!?!?  :cry: :x
Couple of videos, too!: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LHYBToOqkv8FjwNC3
Good meeting some old(er) friends and some new ones, too!  :cheers:

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Peter Jack on April 16, 2018, 11:56:50 PM

Thanks for a nice set of pictures Woody.

Pete

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Jack Gifford on April 17, 2018, 12:42:28 AM

Thanks for the pictures!

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: RidgeRunner on April 17, 2018, 07:00:27 AM

     Big thanks for the time and effort from the Ridge!

                     Ed

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Charlie Chops 1940 on April 17, 2018, 04:07:32 PM

Thanks for the pictures.  My pal Ross and I intended to come down from West Michigan for the meet but the weather looked way too iffy so we passed. June I think.

Charlie

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: team damage inc on April 27, 2018, 12:47:48 PM

 Nice pictures   :cheers: :cheers:any run logs posted ??

Title: Re: spring race
Post by: Captthundarr on April 29, 2018, 09:25:54 AM

Nice pics, got me trying to get outta the way