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Offline John Noonan

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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #30 on: May 13, 2009, 09:10:54 PM »
Quote from: Glen on May 13, 2009, 08:04:25 PM
Same for El Mirage, I have had to make that call a few times. Remember a tail wind turns into a cross wind when turning out. It has caused a few to spin in the turn out area, The driver/rider should be aware of this condition.

Fixed it for you, Glen we look forward to seeing you at EL MO!  Please stop by our pits if you have a moment, it will be the one with 3 cars and 3 bikes powered by Hayabusa Engines..and a Street Roadster, Rear Engine Modified and a Gas Roadster.. 8-)  And a twin engined V-Twin..

Drive safe!


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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #31 on: May 13, 2009, 09:16:57 PM »
Quote from: Glen on May 13, 2009, 08:04:25 PM
Same for El Mirage,

Glen,

Thanks for the clarification.

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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #32 on: May 13, 2009, 11:55:35 PM »
John, have fun with them go carts, or they called side by sides now LOL  :-P just kidding, good luck this weekend.
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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #33 on: May 14, 2009, 02:01:37 AM »
Quote from: mkilger on May 13, 2009, 11:55:35 PM
John, have fun with them go carts, or they called side by sides now LOL  :-P just kidding, good luck this weekend.

If you are making it this weekend please stop by and say hello..there are many racers that I have not met and I would be honored to meet you.  :cheers:

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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #34 on: May 14, 2009, 03:26:20 AM »
Quote from: John Noonan on May 13, 2009, 09:10:54 PM


Fixed it for you, Glen we look forward to seeing you at EL MO!  Please stop by our pits if you have a moment, it will be the one with 3 cars and 3 bikes powered by Hayabusa Engines..and a Street Roadster, Rear Engine Modified and a Gas Roadster.. 8-)  And a twin engined V-Twin..

Drive safe!


J

It looks as if you aren't too far away from being a one man El Mirage meet!   :-)
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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #35 on: May 14, 2009, 12:45:57 PM »
I hadn't considered the change from tail to cross...  good notes.
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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #36 on: May 14, 2009, 06:42:21 PM »
Thanks for the good wishes, John - and the same right back to you.  I sort of lost count in your post above -- just how many 'Busa engines do you have in the fleet?  3 cars, 3 bikes, a twin-engine bike (not 'Busa engines, I expect, though)...makes for a heck of a lot of investment in Hayabusa parts.  Ten years ago -- didja ever think you'd be running so many of 'em?

I sure hope to get the proddy bike over 200 this time.  Weather looks good -- gentle tailwinds and not too much thunderstorm activity in the forecast.

Best wishes to everyone.
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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #37 on: May 15, 2009, 04:46:19 PM »
Anyone posting on Friday?

What's the weather like and forecast for the weekend?

Man I can't wait to see all the cars in person that I read about here!

I'll be the guy taking a gazillion detail pics...hope people don't mind.
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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #38 on: May 15, 2009, 05:04:10 PM »
one more hour and I'm on my way up there.
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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #39 on: May 15, 2009, 06:50:45 PM »
Quote from: Dreamweaver on May 15, 2009, 04:46:19 PM
Anyone posting on Friday?

What's the weather like and forecast for the weekend?

Man I can't wait to see all the cars in person that I read about here!

I'll be the guy taking a gazillion detail pics...hope people don't mind.

We won't if you post them!   :cheers:

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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #40 on: May 15, 2009, 07:14:36 PM »
Quote from: Dreamweaver on May 15, 2009, 04:46:19 PM
Anyone posting on Friday?

What's the weather like and forecast for the weekend?


Here is the information for El Mirage that you asked for:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming northeast between 5 and 10 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.


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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #41 on: May 15, 2009, 09:39:47 PM »
Thx for the weather update...HOT and dry!

Leaving from Vegas about 6AM, don't start without us  :-D


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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #42 on: May 16, 2009, 01:35:46 AM »
It seems to me that we need reports from Elmo each event. Someone, get a card that allows you satellite access and post

your Pay Pal account name.

You will be pleasently surprised as to how many people would donate reasonable money to assist you for your costs and more

than likely a little profit, just to get a report even at the end of each day.  Four result reports and some fotos would put you in

the headlines.

They made it work from Bville last year and they didn't even get paid. All that happened was people yelling at them because

sometimes they had to wait 40 seconds .

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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #43 on: May 16, 2009, 07:31:35 PM »
Freud,

Just got back from El Mirage. When I left at 1:30 pm it was 96 degrees, and the course was on hold because of wind. Most everyone I talked to said the course was very loose. Fast Freddie ran 252 which was fast time so far. When I got there around 8:00 am a few cars were in impound. When leaving the lake bed I got caught in a white out, that is how bad the dust was. All I could do is stop and put my headlights on. Lucky for me it only lasted a few minutes. I wish I could report more but that is all I have for now. Will try and go back out tomorrow.

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Re: El Mirage 5/16/09
« Reply #44 on: May 16, 2009, 08:19:42 PM »
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