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First option they should be done for the weekend. Second option is their index for eliminations should be the factory showdown bump, which would put them at bottom of stock ladder by default. Third option reel the 9.90 index in to something realistic.

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Well we made it thru the first round this morning. Now to sit all day and run again after 6 tonight. After winning class last night and then getting everything put away afterwards, it was midnight before we got to bed last night. Then we were first out this morning at 8:30. It looks like it could be a late night again tonight. But I don't care if we are still winning!

More later!

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When its not your day its not your day! After losing class by a whisker last night I followed that up with a redlight this morning. So I'm heading over to play with the kids for a while at the water park before round 2 of Stock comes back. Charlotte has never treated me so bad!

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Photos from today's action. The sportsmen are supposed to run two or 3 more rounds after the pros. We are behind schedule so I am not sure what they will run tonight. Be back in a little while when the internet gets better.

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Here is an award that was given to Dan Fletcher. Its called the Edelbrock Never Rest Performer. And judging by his week, I would have to agree, he never stopped.

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More photos from today's action.

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Latch batch for the night. They are still racing, waiting on a clean up to finish up with Top Dragster, Super Gas and Stock.

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Good morning everyone and its finals day. They will have a late start today, around noon. The Four Wide does move fast. I'm going to hit the road this morning, but DRC and all access is working well and you should be able to get all the info you need.

Action from yesterdays eliminations.....

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Next Batch....

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Last Batch.... Next Live report from me will be at the Atco Open in 3 weeks.

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All I can say is I'm sorry for my lack of reporting but if you've had kids I think you understand! I didn't even have time to visit some of favs like Ms Alice and Joe or Mickey's compound. I ran into the boss Ken last night in the staging lanes I was almost embarrassed lol.
I will say despite my early exit and loss in class we had a great time. That was one fantastic race I had with Kenneth Stott and that's what keeps us coming back for more.

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We got sunburned pretty good but had a great time. Congrats to Geno once again :( and all the class winners.

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Well everything is finished up here at the 4 Wides just in time! It is now just pouring rain!! Larry went down on the golf cart to congratulate Johnny Labbous for his wins in SC and SG so I guess he is getting soaked!! I made it back into the motorhome before the big rains came! Hopefully this will cool things off a little.

Sorry about my lack of picture taking and reporting this weekend, but I was doing good to just get in and out of the motorhome and on and off of the golf cart!

We actually sat up in the stands and watched some racing today. With going 4 at a time, it goes a lot faster. And then there were not any oildowns!! Security allowed us to go up on the golfcart and drop me off right behind the stands which was really nice! I am hoping that there is a spot in Atlanta next weekend where I can watch from the golfcart! I guess we will see whenever we get there! My understanding is that we will not be allowed to stack in Atlanta until 7 am on Wednesday morning. Hopefully they will allow us to stay here until then. I guess we will see tomorrow!!

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Here are a few pictures I had from the weekend.

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Jack Zimmerman B/SA

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psstjxkytq.jpg
C.J. McDonald H/SA and Chip Johnson

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psd4zblaa7.jpg
Chip Johnson P/SA

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http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psebxlgkql.jpg
Rusty Johnson D/SA

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps73nhaoi9.jpg
Richard Preiser B/S

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9eyvdcw1.jpg
Tabitha Draughon I/SA

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psqlbzp7hf.jpg
Gene Manohan K/SA

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http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6xyp1crv.jpg
Daren Poole-Adams FS/F

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psv2bjn8bc.jpg
Travis Hess AA/SA

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/...psoq9dvols.jpg
Bruno Massel FS/XX

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Reflecting back on our first trip to Charlotte, the track is absolutely first class in all facets. Although, elimination pairing is a little different as you have competitor's in the same class pitted on opposite sides of the track. It makes for a long walk to flip for lanes and can be a little tricky entering the racing surface from opposite sides. Overall though, the place is great and everyone should attend at least once.

However, if your a first time visitor, I would ask for directions from competitors who have been. When we arrived on Wednesday evening, the sign said for Sportsman Racers to go to Gate P. Well, good luck finding Gate P on your first try! And as you find your way to Gate P, be cautious of the "speed bumps" that you have to cross.

Nick

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I can't believe anyone would have a hard time finding gate P lol! Just kidding a little, it can be a bit confusing especially class. I've always said they should separate the classes so everyone is pitted on the same side. It would be a lot less head ache for the staff trying to pair cars. Cody and the D2 crew did a great job as usual but it could be alot easier for them.