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Paul Plummer · 05-23-2011, 09:48 AM

Congrats to Mark and Darci on your wins at the Ashcroft B.C. race. I would like to thank IHRA and the track operators for putting on an excellent event and all of the hospitality. In true IHRA fashion, we once again were treated like royalty.

With most of my local tracks being at altitude, I had no idea how fast the Ashcroft track could be. Sure it is 1400 ft. elevation but the air is dry as a bone. At around 12:00 to 1:00 each day the humidity was around 20 - 30% and temperatures in the 75-85 degree range. Needless to say my car absolutely flew compared to my home track. Air is about 2000 ft better on average than Spokane, Wa.

This was the first time I have personally met and shook hands with most of our Canadian stock eliminator brethren. Everyone one of these guys is stand-up and a hoot to be around. If you have a stocker and are not out racing with this group of guys, you are missing out on a great time.

Thanks Gary for saving my bacon with the sunscreen . in Gary's words "the sun in Ashcroft will rip the hide right off your body" - if you go to Ashcroft, bring sun screen!!

Dr. G. Bill Morrison gave me this medicine call Resperatin. This stuff kept my killer sinus infection at bay for most of the week-end. I will be picking up a case of the stuff at the Edmonton Nitro-Jam!!

Marshall, get some contingency stickers on that car - I will send you some magnetic base material so you don't screw up the paint on your gorgeous car! Also, give your buddy a sleeping bag next time it is -18c and you are in hunting camp!!

I too regret not being able to participate in the Sunday race. I had a family situation that would not allow me stay until Monday should the event rain out. Should IHRA and the Ashcroft track operators be so gracious as to host this event next year, I will be able to make both days (Baby will be here and mom well recovered in plenty of time to avoid that same family situation!!)

Good luck all at Mission and the Edmonton Pro-Am event. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Edmonton National Event!!!

05-23-2011, 09:48 AM	#17
Paul Plummer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coeur D Alene, Idaho Posts: 67 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA Border Bandits Congrats to Mark and Darci on your wins at the Ashcroft B.C. race. I would like to thank IHRA and the track operators for putting on an excellent event and all of the hospitality. In true IHRA fashion, we once again were treated like royalty. With most of my local tracks being at altitude, I had no idea how fast the Ashcroft track could be. Sure it is 1400 ft. elevation but the air is dry as a bone. At around 12:00 to 1:00 each day the humidity was around 20 - 30% and temperatures in the 75-85 degree range. Needless to say my car absolutely flew compared to my home track. Air is about 2000 ft better on average than Spokane, Wa. This was the first time I have personally met and shook hands with most of our Canadian stock eliminator brethren. Everyone one of these guys is stand-up and a hoot to be around. If you have a stocker and are not out racing with this group of guys, you are missing out on a great time. Thanks Gary for saving my bacon with the sunscreen . in Gary's words "the sun in Ashcroft will rip the hide right off your body" - if you go to Ashcroft, bring sun screen!! Dr. G. Bill Morrison gave me this medicine call Resperatin. This stuff kept my killer sinus infection at bay for most of the week-end. I will be picking up a case of the stuff at the Edmonton Nitro-Jam!! Marshall, get some contingency stickers on that car - I will send you some magnetic base material so you don't screw up the paint on your gorgeous car! Also, give your buddy a sleeping bag next time it is -18c and you are in hunting camp!! I too regret not being able to participate in the Sunday race. I had a family situation that would not allow me stay until Monday should the event rain out. Should IHRA and the Ashcroft track operators be so gracious as to host this event next year, I will be able to make both days (Baby will be here and mom well recovered in plenty of time to avoid that same family situation!!) Good luck all at Mission and the Edmonton Pro-Am event. I look forward to seeing everyone at the Edmonton National Event!!! __________________ Paul (Jody) Plummer 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 C-D/SA, F-G/CM