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Offline RayTheRat

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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #105 on: August 14, 2011, 07:56:19 PM »
I'm heading for Salt Talks.  Maybe I can get more photos later.
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #106 on: August 14, 2011, 08:44:13 PM »
Isn't technology wonderful! Last year we were up there thrashing on the Roadster and didn't have a clue what anyone else was doing. Couldn't make it this year and can't wait to start seeing results.

The minute by minute updates @ the Shootout last year spoiled us.

Jon & Ray, thanks for all the posts! Not as good as being there, but still good.

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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #107 on: August 14, 2011, 09:22:47 PM »
For many years SCTA-BNI has had their results and pictures pages up before the start of Speedweek and started posting pictures during prep and throughout the event along the results every night.  So there must be an issue with not having someone to do it or some other problem.  Oh well even though I am not racing this year I plan to be out there on Tuesday.
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #108 on: August 14, 2011, 09:58:01 PM »
The guys that usually update the site must be running the extra track ..
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Oh and thanks SSS,Ray and anyone else keeping us updated  :cheers:
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #109 on: August 14, 2011, 10:25:03 PM »
For the past few years we had daily updates and fotos from Ed Safrick starting with set up and all the preliminary stuff like inspections as such. I remember him staying up at the Motel loading the results as they came in day to day. He must not be available or busy doing something else. Looks like we all miss his great input and pics..............
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #110 on: August 14, 2011, 10:30:43 PM »
A real gully washer just came through the Bend in the Road  :-(

Any update on the motorcycle streamliner that went down this afternoon? It did not look good from our vantage point. Hope the rider is ok.
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #111 on: August 14, 2011, 10:47:53 PM »
Sitting here at the Peppermill watching some nasty weather. Wondering what we're going to wake up to tomarrow.
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #112 on: August 14, 2011, 11:04:05 PM »
Just pulled up the radar - looks like the worst of it is behind you.  Might get breezy tonight.  Everything buttoned down?
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Offline Dave Haller

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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #113 on: August 14, 2011, 11:16:39 PM »
I just heard via Facebook from a reliable source that Ray passed away today out on the salt from a heart attack. He will be sorely missed, great great photographer for all of us. Our prayers for his family, God Speed Ray, rest in peace.
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #114 on: August 14, 2011, 11:24:33 PM »
To clarify, It WASN'T Ray the Rat!

This happended 3 days ago, and it was a photographer, but NOT Ray the Rat.

I spoke to Ray today, and he's fine.
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #115 on: August 14, 2011, 11:25:05 PM »
Quote from: Dave Haller on August 14, 2011, 11:16:39 PM
I just heard via Facebook from a reliable source that Ray passed away today out on the salt from a heart attack. He will be sorely missed, great great photographer for all of us. Our prayers for his family, God Speed Ray, rest in peace.


Whoa, WTF, wait a minute, you aren't talking about Ray the Rat are you??  

Oh, thank gawd, just saw the other reply.  Condolences to the other Ray's family and friends.
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #116 on: August 14, 2011, 11:30:15 PM »
Troy, Danny, George & the boys went 315.9 mph at the 5 with a 320 exit in the Blowfish. I think that qualifies!

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Offline Dave Haller

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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #117 on: August 14, 2011, 11:35:11 PM »
Thank you for the clafification, prayers for the Ray family.
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Offline Elmo Rodge

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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #118 on: August 15, 2011, 12:11:47 AM »
Quote from: Tom Slick on August 14, 2011, 10:30:43 PM
A real gully washer just came through the Bend in the Road  :-(

Any update on the motorcycle streamliner that went down this afternoon? It did not look good from our vantage point. Hope the rider is ok.
I was the second one there when he went down, We got him out just fine. Wayno
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Re: On the Scene at SpeedWeek 2011
« Reply #119 on: August 15, 2011, 12:12:46 AM »
Haller, as a law enforcement officer I can't imagine you posting that B S about RAY.

RAY WHO?  Do you forget your law enforcement principles when you set down to the computer.

It just so happens that there was more than one RAY at Speed Week.

It just so happens that Ray Therat was in a foto with Treit, Dickie, an myself.

FREUD

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