Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd

novassdude · 08-17-2009, 07:15 AM

Great job two semi final finishes. Must be something in the water in South Dakota.

J DeForrest · 08-17-2009, 07:42 AM

It looked like you guys were keeping real busy.

Congrats,
Jason

Kandra Villani · 08-17-2009, 07:46 AM

You Rock! Wish I could have been there! SO proud of you!!!

K

Jon Christensen · 08-17-2009, 11:19 AM

Congratulations! Two cars that dont have many similarities. Do you feel like youve been through the ringer? Great Effort!

Speer Drag Racing · 08-17-2009, 01:37 PM

Nice work Rick! What happened in the semi's vs me? That had to have been quite a rush running two cars because they were pushing us through fast enough that I was pretty short on time just running one car. Either way, well done.

Curt Rees · 08-17-2009, 02:57 PM

Good job, Rick. Being "young" you pulled it off running 2 cars, us old dudes would have collapsed from exhaustion! lol

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Curt Rees

JRyan · 08-18-2009, 12:22 PM

Thanks everyone.
That was quite possibly the most fun I've ever had at a race. It was also the most mentally challenging day as well. I have a new found respect for the traveling guys like to Biondo, Faul, Fletcher, etc. To do that day in and day out is borderline insane.

I would like to thank everyone that helped out. Corky and Dave Mcgaugh, Dave's girlfriend Victoria, Tom Diekema, Dave and Jamey Picht, Chris Knudson, and all the others that volunteered their time and help if needed. Without the help of you guys I could have never survived.

Brett, the crew chief made a bad decision on the clutch before our run. It started getting hot running back to back so I made an adjustment. Then when Edwards crashed in Supercomp it gave it time too cool off and then didn't need the adjustment. Wished I could have given you a better race. But Oh well. You guys earned it as well. Taking out Hagberg isn't an easy task either.

Dean. Dad still has the hat. It's sitting on top of the tranny jack in the garage. As far as what's more fun to drive. It's hard for me to pick against anything with three pedals but, that Oldsmobile is killer. It pretty much tells you what to dial. All that's left is for the monkey to execute the plan.

Again thanks to everyone. Hopefully next time we can string together another couple of rounds and make it worth the effort for everyone involved.

Rick Ryan

Jodi P · 08-18-2009, 08:12 PM

Congrats on a wonderful day of racing.

curtis hieb · 08-18-2009, 08:15 PM

Good job Rick was fun cant wait till next time.

DIAPERMAN · 08-19-2009, 05:53 AM

Great job Rick and Jerry I am very glad you guys have the Olds back it is where it belongs.You and your dad are great guys ,thanks for all your help when I had the Olds. PS I miss the wheel stands

08-17-2009, 07:15 AM	#1
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd Great job two semi final finishes. Must be something in the water in South Dakota.

08-17-2009, 07:42 AM	#2
J DeForrest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 112 Likes: 95 Liked 73 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd It looked like you guys were keeping real busy. Congrats, Jason __________________ superstock5150@gmail.com

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Kandra Villani Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Federick, CO Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd You Rock! Wish I could have been there! SO proud of you!!! K

08-17-2009, 11:19 AM	#4
Jon Christensen Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mitchell Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd Congratulations! Two cars that dont have many similarities. Do you feel like youve been through the ringer? Great Effort!

08-17-2009, 02:57 PM	#6
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 431 Liked 251 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd Good job, Rick. Being "young" you pulled it off running 2 cars, us old dudes would have collapsed from exhaustion! lol #5457 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

08-17-2009, 01:37 PM	#5
Speer Drag Racing Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 48 Likes: 6 Liked 56 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd Nice work Rick! What happened in the semi's vs me? That had to have been quite a rush running two cars because they were pushing us through fast enough that I was pretty short on time just running one car. Either way, well done.

08-18-2009, 12:22 PM	#7
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd Thanks everyone. That was quite possibly the most fun I've ever had at a race. It was also the most mentally challenging day as well. I have a new found respect for the traveling guys like to Biondo, Faul, Fletcher, etc. To do that day in and day out is borderline insane. I would like to thank everyone that helped out. Corky and Dave Mcgaugh, Dave's girlfriend Victoria, Tom Diekema, Dave and Jamey Picht, Chris Knudson, and all the others that volunteered their time and help if needed. Without the help of you guys I could have never survived. Brett, the crew chief made a bad decision on the clutch before our run. It started getting hot running back to back so I made an adjustment. Then when Edwards crashed in Supercomp it gave it time too cool off and then didn't need the adjustment. Wished I could have given you a better race. But Oh well. You guys earned it as well. Taking out Hagberg isn't an easy task either. Dean. Dad still has the hat. It's sitting on top of the tranny jack in the garage. As far as what's more fun to drive. It's hard for me to pick against anything with three pedals but, that Oldsmobile is killer. It pretty much tells you what to dial. All that's left is for the monkey to execute the plan. Again thanks to everyone. Hopefully next time we can string together another couple of rounds and make it worth the effort for everyone involved. Rick Ryan

08-18-2009, 08:12 PM	#8
Jodi P Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd Congrats on a wonderful day of racing.

08-18-2009, 08:15 PM	#9
curtis hieb Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125 Likes: 5 Liked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd Good job Rick was fun cant wait till next time.

08-19-2009, 05:53 AM	#10
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Congrats Rick Ryan two semi's in Brainerd Great job Rick and Jerry I am very glad you guys have the Olds back it is where it belongs.You and your dad are great guys ,thanks for all your help when I had the Olds. PS I miss the wheel stands