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It is a crisp, cool morning here in Bristol. 55 degrees this morning. This weekend is looking great! BTW this is a Friday, Saturday race! So we should be finished by Sat. night. Highs in the 80s. lows at night in the 50s and sunny every day!
There isn't any movement here in stacking yet. We haven't seen any officials yet. As far as we know, the plans are still to start moving in at noon, then test and tune from 1-7. I will try to get some pics after we get moved in! Bernie, I think maybe it is "Turning Leaf" and not "Autumn Leaf" |
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Frist of all thanks Larry and Patsy for the great reporting... I wish I was there with you this morning... I love Bristol in the fall.... Its still slow but same for everyone.... 50 sounds like great morning temps and 80's not too bad either.... Keep us informed as you always do and have a great time in "Thunder Valley".....
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We will definitely have to try Autumn Leaves!!
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They started parking us about 11:30 this morning, so we are in, set up and enjoying the nice weather.
They have been testing and tuning all afternoon. Doesn't seem to be many testing at $100 each. If tracks would realize if they charged $50, they would probably get 3 to 4 times as many cars. But, oh well. Tech closed at 6, but opens back up at 8 in the morning, I think. We run at 9 with Super Street first, Stock, SC, Super Stock, then SG. We have found some good restaurants here. Mad Greek, Fishtales and Pigtales, and Fatz Café. More later. I will try to get some pics. |
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Lots of asphalt to park on. The track runs south to north and the pits are on the east side so everyone has afternoon shade when the sun starts down the mountain. Paula said there was 20 showers on the woman's side of the bath house and were very clean. Bristol is just a great looking track.
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When Bruton Smith bought the complex he spent tons of money on both the round track and the drag strip... The bath house, dump station and water fill station are only a few of the improvements he made... All for the customer.... Good to know that there are a few that realize where their money is coming from..... I used to live app 60 miles from there.... I used to think if the gates were open I was supposed to be there...... Even back in the Larry Carrier days and AHRA.....
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It is 58 right now at 8 am going to a high of 83 today. Just another beautiful day here at the track. Things get started at 9 so more later.
Persons seen here: Drew Skillman, Joe Tysinger (back after a year and a half), Sterling Simmons, Bobby Warren, Gale Pinkston, Mickey Whaley and lots of others. More later. |
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Some early morning shots Larry took this morning:
http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1502.jpg http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1503.jpg http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1504.jpg http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1505.jpg |
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http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1518.jpg
http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1519.jpg So now you have a look at probably the prettiest track around! And they just called Super Street up! More later! |
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Great pictures and what a awesome facility.
Good luck this weekend and if you see Michelle Furr tell her I said Hi. She's running s/st and s/c. |
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Thanks Patsy for the great pictures also. I've been a couple of times and it is nice setting.
Is there a good sized field of cars there? I know not near what y'all have seen the last two races, but I've been to Atlanta for a division race or two and it didn't seem to have a lot of cars. Just curious. Hope to see y'all in Charlotte next Friday. Butch |
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We only had 21 stockers for the first run and a third of them were B/SA! Super stock has already run also, but I haven't heard how many they had.
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We have 30 stockers now. Dan Fletcher even showed up with Billy Leber's car, I think. Here are a few pictures :
http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1520.jpg Halcy Hatfield SS/LA http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1536.jpg Kenny McCoy SS/JA I guess we are in the right part of the country for the feuding Hatfields and McCoys!! |
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John Douglas SS/BS http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1533.jpg Mike and Paula watching the cars come down the track from the comfort of their trailer! http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1530.jpg Carl Weisinger SS/JA http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1528.jpg David Rampy GT/HA |
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Well we only had 31 stockers yesterday, but probably will get a couple more this morning. We are supposed to have great weather again today. The track has been hooking and everything going well. We have another qualifying run this morning, then run the race to completion today. Here are a few more pics from yesterday:
http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1537.jpg Everette Hill and his GT/L car that his son James is driving this weekend. http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1532.jpg Charles Hagaman SSA/A |
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Great Pictures! Thanks for sharing!
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You are welcome! Here are a few more:
http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1531.jpg Michael Heintz SS/B http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1529.jpg James Wilson GT/AA http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1526.jpg Drew Skillman SS/AAA http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1525.jpg Drew Skillman AAA/SA |
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Nicole Hodges H/SA http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1524.jpg Roger Keeling GT/DA http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1523.jpg John Livingston SS/KA http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...0leaf/1522.jpg John Livingston D/SA This 76 year young man is pulling double duty this week in his new stocker and Jack Huff's superstocker! |
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Patsy great pics hope you are having a great time and good luck Larry
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Thanks! We just won the first round. We beat Mickey Whaley heads up. Lots of red lights that round including Drew Skillman with a -.002. Out of 16 pair 1st round, 11 had redlights!
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John just couldn't stay away. Good for him.
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We beat Chris Stephenson 2nd round!!
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Go Larry and Patsy !!
I found your car at Indy and wanted to thank you guys personally for all the live from reports and pictures you take the time to submit. Unfortunately there seemed to be no one around at the time. |
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Sorry we missed you, Tim!
We beat Kenneth Stott 3rd round! Got Fletcher next. Down to 4 cars! |
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Keep Rolling!!!!!! Take this one home!!!!!!
Watching on DRC.. |
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We are in the finals! Beat Fletcher! Running Raymond Skipper next!
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Way to go Larry , go get its your's !!!!!!
Jerry |
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DAD WINS!!
Just got the call from Mom. |
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Way to go Larry. Congradulations. See you in Charlotte.
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Congratulations Mr. Larry!
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Great job Larry. Your driving was superb.
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Congratulations Larry and Patsy !! Your "live from" reporting makes me feel like I am there.
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Congrats on the well deserved win!!! Have a glass of the grape or two and celebrate!!!
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Way to go Larry and Patsy!!
Congratulations |
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Congrats!
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