Re: Ron Ortiz
 

while ya'll are playing im gonna be working...
trying the 5:86 at track on friday... might set the record saturday (if maple grove aint too fast) its hard to compete with ET's from mineshaft at bowling green so clayton will probably end up with it again...
sure wish that 273 would migrate outta division one to lets say INDY and see how she runs in REAL air.

anyway if ya wanna have a shootout later (in november i believe they said) let me know !

captain jack

and have fun !

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Three more US/A cars showed up at Lakeland to scare Ron, but it didn' bother him. We had a total of four US/Automatics. Just think how many we will have at Orlando in November for our big race. We will keep you posted

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Jack.
Hear I take a day off to give somebody else a shot and I hear about ET,s in mine shaft conditions and moving to INDY and real air. Still runs high 13,s in bad air. Anyway congratulations on the record. The shootout sounds good if we could do it at Atco or Maple Grove as I cant travel to far on Social Security

Clayton

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Clayton,

Do not worry about Atco or Maple Grove, plan on heading down south for the winter, all the other Yankees do it all the time. You could form a little group with Dick Moreland, Jack McCarthy, Dave Koopman, and yourself and swing on down here. Kind of like a Seniors Race Tour. We can put you all up at the "home" while you all are down here to save on a little moola too. Don Himes lives down here and we can probably get him to come up to Orlando and serve as a seniors guide or as an exercise instructor. Just trying to help you all get down here for the big U/SA Shootout.

High 13's in bad weather. What will it run in 95 degrees and 95% humidity?

Ron Ortiz
U/SA being old is a matter of time

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Orlando is 3 tenths slower then ATCO possibly more with a two barrel. The swamp air will hurt your feelings and have you chasing problems that don't exist. I remember two years ago a fast 2 barrel wagon with a big "R" on the windshield but that was quickly removed after the first pass. Hope Nov. will not be too hot. I plan on having 3 cars ready.

1978 Slomaro
1978 Gutlass
1981 Grand Poncho

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

cmon clayton, better spend that social security now before it runs out of funds... obama's spending all your retirement now !!!

indy would be cool, but its no fun anymore since winning class doesnt mean **** to nhra... so november in florida sounds like fun.

if you guys are SERIOUS we can start looking for sponsors.
minimum postings $50 winner / $25 runner up in cash... double that if merchandise... fair enough ?

i'll post the first $50 & $25... im in :)

captain jack

p.s. all caddy's must tow a trailer

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

I'll let Jim Woods know and he has all the connections to make some phone calls.
Summertons x 3
McCarthy
Ortiz
Tolson
Hill
Louie
Helms
Himes
I believe Rebel and also Hammer are working on U combos
Clayton and the Rev would be excellent

Who am I missing?

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

I wish I was not 2500 plus miles away. I would love to see one somewhere in the center of the country. I would be there.

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

I GUESS ITS TIME TO PUT THE DEUCE BACK ON THE KINGSWOOD AND GO TO FLA. HOW ABOUT THAT BIG DON............ILL BRING BILLY.......:eek:

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

I'm with Jack I will throw in a$100 to win $50. runner up cash....It's okay if I pay myself when I win right......DD

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

I get distracted sometimes I meant to comment on Ron"s post that Himes be the excerise instructor.Did Ron forget Himes made all his money being the BEFORE picture for weight watchers.

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Ron, what happened at lakeland, I did not hear from anyone.

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Jim, it got drunk outside and it rained.

Mr. Hill was the quickest with a 8.99, I had a 9.05. The Blingmaster could not make it there, 'I was so disappointed', so The Pup took over for him. He had some problems with the car and I was able to take the stripe ahead of him. I'll be lurking for him in November. Louie Groth was the 3rd fastest U/SA. Hill's car can definately go faster than it showed. Had a good time despite the rain putting a damper on things.

I believe that this thread has spun out. It is time for someone to start a new one about the upcoming super duper whoopie doo unbelievable fantastic humongous U/SA Shootout in November where contestants from all over the globe, and other parts, assemble for the true spirit of competition in the lower end of the speed spectrum.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA lurk, lurk.

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Why don't you ALL put 4-speeds in your cars and make Mr. Koski work for his trophy next time????

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

ron, I meant on that last pass, did you break something?

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Jim,

Had a fuel delivery problem in the first round race #1. Fixed it and got ready for race #2 Sunday

First time run Sunday car slowed by two tenths, similar weather. Second time trail heard something funny after the burnout, idled down track. Discovered a broken pushrod. Day over.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA it broke my heart too.

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Now thats a novel idea. I can see it now "TOP U/S" ! Do you think some of the "OLD GUYS" still remember how to shift a 4-speed?

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Yo!, Bobby, your always welcome at my place. Yeah, come on down but remember to bring your service weapon.........I may have to have a "Joisey talk" wit Ortiz.............

Re: Ron Ortiz
 

Terry said, "Now thats a novel idea. I can see it now "TOP U/S" ! Do you think some of the "OLD GUYS" still remember how to shift a 4-speed? "

Koski ain't no spring chicken, and he does it all the time...

Some of you might have to run 3-speeds...