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Good morning, it's that time again one of my favorite tracks with the beautiful backdrop of the mountains Bristol is always a treat. I got to admit though normally the weather is not my favorite, the last few years it's been hot and hotter but this year promises to be more seasonal temperatures as a matter of fact is going to be down right chilly at night with lows in the 40's.
We drove up yesterday evening so we are just down the road from Bristol now. We are about to head over to the track shortly. It's Fathers Day weekend and the girls are with me and they are excited! They said they were coming with me this weekend to help get this racing season back on track with a trophy. We will have more later....

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We are here and in the stacking line and it appears to be moving a little slow. It has been raining here so I imagine that is hindering the process a little.

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Happy Birthday 🎂, Cooter!!!!!

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Thanks Kenny, well once it cleared out everything went pretty smooth. We got parked and setup, then went to registration. After that we did a little visiting and now we're down at the creek enjoying an afternoon of fishing. Might even catch a little nap if time allows, life can't get much better can it?

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Have fun hope the girls enjoy the track !

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Not much to report today, everyone was getting their pit areas in order and some maintenance done here and there. Lots of bench racing, the one thing that is really noticeable here especially with the lack of pit space is there is alot of room left. Not sure if there are alot of cars coming in tonight or if the quota is just that low for this race. Another tidbit is the weather, a couple years ago it was so hot I swore I would never come back in June but it is very pleasant here this weekend, in fact the temps are supposed to be in the upper 40's tonight. The DA is around 3000' compared to over 5000 the last time I was here.
Stock is first out tomorrow morning with a 10 a.m. start time and we are also running class this weekend.

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Low quota. No top dragster, comp or Pro Stock at Bristol should open up some pit space. Good luck to all that are racing there this weekend.

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Good morning from Bristol, it is absolutely beautiful this morning. Not a cloud in the sky and 60 degrees. The DA is sitting at 2000' ofcourse there's no barometer so it won't be fast but it will be fast for Bristol. Those coming here to work on their average will have to work a little harder at it this year. We're out at 10 then class later.

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My neighbors here at Bristol, couple of Stock and SS Mustangs made by Fffffffford Billy.

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Stock has been called to the lanes!

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Stock Q2 is in the books and we run for class shortly. In case you missed it this morning Jim Marshall took the pole with an impressive 1.12 under run on Q1. Pretty damn awesome run up here on the hill! The Super Nova is one bad ride!!

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We have wrapped up class and Stock is now done for the day. We will be out first thing in the morning for round 1 of eliminations. I lost class so me and the girls are enjoying the trackside activities they have setup for kids it's pretty cool.

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Jim Marshall is a BAD man! Looks like you guys are having a blast, enjoy.

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Thanks Todd, you know how my girls roll they bring the party with them!

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Hey guys, Sterling Simmsons sent me a bunch of photos from the pits....enjoy.

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Next....

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And more....

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Last batch....

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EC Cooter tell Piper I have my eye on her. Bentley is always a jewel. We want everyone to do well.

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Well I didn't win the class trophy today but Bentley was able to catch a couple fish this evening. Stock will be out for 1st round at 8 in the morning.

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Someone must explain to me the reasoning behind running Class when there's only a 50 car quota (49 showed).

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That question would be above my pay grade, it seems to be the way we are going forward with national events. At one time they blamed the quota partly on pit parking space but looking around this weekend I would have to call BS on that one. Bristol is probably the tightest parking of all the tracks we go to and there is plenty of parking left open this weekend. I think it more than likely comes down to how much of OUR money is needed to run the show.

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Good morning, it's race day here in Bristol baby. Earlier start time this morning than yesterday and a little cooler as well. We start at 8 and I just got the text to the lanes for pairing. I'm hoping for a better day than what we've had for the first part of the season!

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James good luck great reporting those memories with the kids are priceless

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Just think how much room there would be without Top Fool and the fuel Ha Ha cars !

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Well I made it through 1st round maybe the spell is broken!! I still did a lousy job at the stripe but fortunately I had the car dialed correctly.

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Don't be so modest. .017 package it pretty tough to beat any day! Keep it going!

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The package was good Bob, taking 9 hundredths stripe not so good lol!

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Hey James, win light is all the matters.... More photos from Sterling Simmons.

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Well that was a short lived return to glory as I redlighted to Chip Johnson 2cd round. We will stick around for the next round and probably head home so we will check back at our next race. Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there, I know I have had a great time with my girls this weekend and that's what it's all about anyway!

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Heads up 3rd round between Santangelo and Longhany had the crowd in the stands stirring as Santangelo stood it up on the bumper. Unfortunately for him delighted as Longhany broke traction right off the line.

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My crew Uncle Si on the right found a twin.

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Just got home and unloaded just in time to tune into FS1 for the pro show. I enjoyed 5he more streamlined program kinda hope that's the direction they are going.
Happy Birthday Coot and Thanks for the gift.
Chip

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No problem Chip lol I think owed you one so we even right now! Congrats to Monty Bogan Jr on his win today Mike Cotten on the RU. I just had the pleasure to meet Mike this weekend, great guy sorry we didn't have longer to chat but I'm sure we'll see you again soon.

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I missed seeing this the other day but if you can keep an eye on her you're doing better than me I can't keep up! We sure have missed you guys this year and hope we will be seeing you soon.

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Thanks for the live Report Cooter !!

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Jake as always my pleasure, just glad there are people that enjoy the goofy side of my story!

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I was looking today and found a few more pictures I hadn't posted. These were taken while we were pairing up for second round. Runner up Mike Cotten in the first photo and Stock winner Monty Bogan Jr in the second.


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