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We are here! Nothing like being # 8 in line! I think this is probably the earliest we have gotten to an event. Here on Tuesday and the race doesn't start til Friday! We are stacked in Lot P (kinda).There are great signs directing you into the Sportsmen line. This is the first time we have been to Charlotte and it is a huge facility! After you turn at Lot P, keep following the signs that say Hauler stacking. We are sitting on top of a hill with a nice breeze blowing and drinking some Mike's Margaritas! (thanks Chris for taking care of the business, so we could retire and have fun!)

More later!

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We sure missed you at Earlville this year!!!

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larry give me a call if you get a chance 252 560 1176

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Patsy if you get a chance go tour the Hendricks Motorsports facility. They are just a stones throw from the track down a back road...tucked almost in the woods.

I used to work for one of their RV dealerships and have had the "back stage" tour which was amazing. But any tour is well worth the time!

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Bill, we missed coming to Earlville this year, too! If you saw on an earlier post, we went to Piedmont Dragway in Julian, NC last weekend. We were to be there on Monday to tire test for Goodyear, so we went early to run their Combo race, but it got rained out. All of the personnel there, especially Kevin Shipmon was really nice to us and let us stay there until yesterday, when we left to come here to Charlotte. The tire testing went really well, except Larry having to change tires all by himself after every run. Nobody had to rock him to sleep that evening. He also had to change the front seal in the transmission and then continue on with the tire test.

It is a beautiful here in Charlotte today and is supposed to stay that way the rest of the week according to the local weather. There is a little chance of rain late on Sunday. Highs in low 80s and lows in low 60s. Just perfect!

There are probably still under 20 rigs here now. We are supposed to start getting in to park at noon today.

Well, more later.

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I left my camera at home this trip, so I have been using Larry's new little camera. Hopefully these pictures will turn out ok. Here are a couple that I took at Piedmont:

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Larry taking out the transmission to replace the front seal.

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These were taken this morning in stacking. Oh, I just talked to Wallace and we are going to start parking at noon. And we are parking on the Pro side.

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This is the round track.

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Stockers waiting to get in: Vic Guilimo, Jim Roberts, Matt and Lynn Rover

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Patsy, you're the best...please post photo's when you can..many thanks..Luke

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Wow Matt Rover never ages ,what’s with that?

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Looks like good racing weather for the weekend. Based on the latest Stocker entry list, looks like 15 cars in the combo, 10 class trophies in all. Small field. Good luck to all!

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It's the water...and where he lives now there's plenty of it. I like that grin, like he just ate the canary....just kidding Matt, see you Friday.

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We are in and parked. All asphalt, so no bad spots. Tech is not until tomorrow. Will get more pics later.

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Have fun guys and stay safe!

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Always fun to read all your stuff Larry. Hey.. while you are there how about putting that Cuda back in the winners circle!

We will be back out again next year some. Guess we better step it up some cause we ain't getting any younger!

Hello Patsy!

Mike

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All right Mike that is good news to hear.I hope it will be with a couple A/S Camaros!!!!That is vintage Camaros.

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thanks for update info, Caleb and I are leaving on thursday am stopping in huntington at Herrs foods to get Dale and try to be there by 2:00 pm for tech . see you all soon!

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Here are some more pics from today. These were taken by Vic:

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Gene Jordan, Larry, and Pam Marshall (tailgating on the big truck)

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Here they all are again and me, too. Hey, Paul--how about that Big Ten"?

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Here is the tunnel that runs under the track!

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The tower

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Looks like people already sitting in the stands, doesn't it?

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View from behind the starting line.

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These are some more pics that I took today. Here are the Goodyear guys hard at work! Look at the lettering on the tire!

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Here's Jim Roberts, Pam and Jim Marshall

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Pam and Jim again, and Gene Jordan

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The pits are still pretty empty!

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Here we are in our pit spot!

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The tunnel is super handy Patsy...especially for those of us that get put on the "other side". I do think my little BMW coupe might just fit in that tunnel lane just fine!

And the grandstands are marketing genius...yes they always look full!

I'll be there sometime tomorrow late afternoon!

-K

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You getting bored yet?

Leaving on a Friday for a race that starts NEXT Friday is being prepared.

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Racing is never boring!!! There is always something to do! Drinking with good friends in the evening keeps everything fun!

Well it is another gorgeous day here in Charlotte! We have tech from
8-5.

See ya this afternoon, Brett and Caleb. Ya'll drive careful now!

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Well it has been a bright, sunny, breezy day for parking and tech. The pits have been slowly filling up all day. Here are some pics from today:

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Bo Kenny's SS

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Jim Marshall in the R/SA truck.

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Nick Reiter's D/SA

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Under the hood of Nick's car with the original stuff.

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Daddy Warbucks himself Mr. Don Fezell

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Dean Racing's C/SA and pit crew!

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John Leach and his beautiful C/SA

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Larry Miller, Jr. SS/FA

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Jim Roberts G/S

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Rick Baehr will be driving Kevin Cradduck's A/SA this weekend.

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Snoozing in Gary Richards pits

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Brian Rowe H/SA

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Joe Santangelo in a Rowe car. The window said D/SA, but he said he hadn't decided yet which class he was going to run.

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Brian Rowe standing by his brother Greg's car that his dad, Bud will be driving this weekend in B/SA.

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Lee Zane SS/KA

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Joe Lisa D/SA

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Mike Quarterarone F/SA

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Joe Lisa GT/FA

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Ruh-Roh! :D


Rod Lightner's old car? That car's been around! Think Lynwood Daugherty had it last time I saw it.

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For those who are unfortunate first round runner-ups at Charlotte, if you happen to lose early, and are travelling home through/near Pittsburgh PA, there is a S/SS race there Sunday, if you feel like stopping, we would be happy to have you!

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=42329

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Paul wants to know where in the hell are the steamers or Pontillos, hold the beer he is on his way !

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Thanks for taking the time to post all the great pictures!

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you are welcome, David!

It looks like it is going to be another beautiful day here in Charlotte. Right now it is only 58 degrees and we run in an hour. Stock has 2 runs this morning, then into class. B/SA should have 5 or 6 cars, I think. I guess we will all know for sure after that first run. It is going to be a busy day, so more later.

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44 Stockers made the first run and boy is it fast! There were a lot of uh-ohs after that run. 5 or 6 were over 1 second under. Up towards the top were Gary Richards, Robert Dean, Keith Lynch, Charley Downing, and Joe Santangelo. DRC should have the results soon. DRC schedule is incorrect for this morning. Stock gets another qualifying run before class starts.

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46 cars made the 2nd pass. We run class after alcohol who is running now. Starting line here is crazy--some are hooking like crazy, then the one behind them will spin. Rick Baehr almost turned over Cradduck's car. If anyone posts a picture, be sure to check it out.

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Hey Larry or Patsy,
If you happen to see Michelle Furr in super comp and super gas tell her hi from me. She and her family are good people.
Thanks

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Will do, Floyd. Beat Santangelo 1st round of class, now we have Zimmerman. Bud Rowe runs Joel Warren.

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Larry/Patsy,

Sorry I couldn't make it for this one, I'm sure one of the professional photograpers got a picture, but they probably won't post without compensation. That's what I like about the ones I take at the track. It's for yall and not for profit. Wish I could have been there to have a chance at one like that.

Butch

Bill Howell and I are doing another calender for next year of Div2/Southern racers.

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:cool:


It has a habit of doing that running A. Maybe someone got a good shot of it and it'll get posted somewhere.

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Check out www.competitionplus.com on the photo gallery.

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...dsb3669-470625

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There is a good shot of our car on that site also. Today was pretty busy up until we finished with class. Jack Zimmerman beat us 2nd round, then Bobby Warren's grandson, Joel beat Jack for the class trophy. It was a little warmer today, but still really nice weather. The track hooked for us every time, but was a little iffy for others at times. I took a few pics that I will post a little later.

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That's about normal for A.

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Congratulations to Ron Urquhart taking the E/SA gold at Charlotte.
Talk about stepping up??
Nice job.

JimmieC

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Well it is going to be another spectacular day here at the track! Sunny and 85. 3 rounds this morning! So more later!

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Nice job in rd 1, Larry.