Thanks To The Racers back East

Don Kennedy · 06-26-2012, 11:16 PM

ok Finally got time to Thank all the Racers back East . I had a ball I put 7,177 miles towing and bought 700 gallons of diesel . No doubt I helped the economy The racing was fun the tracks were great especially the starting line and people were friendly . I do have a whole different prospective of what the touring pro has to go through and I am happy I experience this . You touring Pros have your act together to tow all those miles and still race .

I was totally tired every day from have having way to much fun racing with everyone . A huge thanks to My daughter Kati Van Poppel and Son in law Brian Vanpoppel, and Lee Zane who took great care of me we had a ball . I enjoyed the area and loved the history of back East I hope i can do this again but not right now LOL got to work for a change .
Don Kennedy

keith ohanesian · 06-26-2012, 11:27 PM

Don, It was great to have you out here.Not to may many people are able to make the drive around our country racing.I've been able . Thanks to great friends.It's a blast, and for the other people that do we all appreciate when someone makes the trip. Thank you for making the trip.

Bernie Cunningham · 06-27-2012, 12:13 AM

[QUOTE= You touring Pros have your act together to tow all those miles and still race .

I was totally tired every day from have having way to much fun racing with everyone . [/QUOTE]

Don,
That's good to hear from ya. For years you've bashed us, (me not included for the past few) it really is hard work. It always sounds and seems like a good idea and why can't I do that, kind of mentality. Well, reality is somewhat different here scooter!
We, a couple of us, use one of your memorable phases from way back, still do to this day. LOL

I was one of the originals to do the complete circuit of Nationals back in '95, I think somebody else did it when there where fewer Nats. per year and I'm not sure that it's been duplicated since??? Anybody??

While ya have the fun, the drag of weekly logistics will wear ya out.

Good on ya Don, now go back out and don't come home till November LOL !

Lee Valentine · 06-27-2012, 10:29 AM

Don, it was great meeting and racing with you. Maybe I,ll see you at the SEMA show, Lee

Dave Ley · 06-27-2012, 03:54 PM

Don , It was a pleasure to finally have you out here. Now you know what it is like to race with a REAL barometer and being at Sea Level !!! Had lots of fun with you and am looking forward to seeing you again later this year out west !

Dave & Gloria

Mike Bassin · 06-27-2012, 04:58 PM

Don,

It was great meeting you at Numidia at the Combo in the Hills event, we want you back in 2013! Your car really works, mid 9.20s run after run. Glad you enjoyed your visit with us.

Mike Bassin, track announcer

06-26-2012, 11:16 PM	#1
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Thanks To The Racers back East ok Finally got time to Thank all the Racers back East . I had a ball I put 7,177 miles towing and bought 700 gallons of diesel . No doubt I helped the economy The racing was fun the tracks were great especially the starting line and people were friendly . I do have a whole different prospective of what the touring pro has to go through and I am happy I experience this . You touring Pros have your act together to tow all those miles and still race . I was totally tired every day from have having way to much fun racing with everyone . A huge thanks to My daughter Kati Van Poppel and Son in law Brian Vanpoppel, and Lee Zane who took great care of me we had a ball . I enjoyed the area and loved the history of back East I hope i can do this again but not right now LOL got to work for a change . Don Kennedy __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

06-26-2012, 11:27 PM	#2
keith ohanesian Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 392 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Thanks To The Racers back East Don, It was great to have you out here.Not to may many people are able to make the drive around our country racing.I've been able . Thanks to great friends.It's a blast, and for the other people that do we all appreciate when someone makes the trip. Thank you for making the trip. __________________ No prep is king

06-27-2012, 12:13 AM	#3
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 560 Likes: 45 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Thanks To The Racers back East [QUOTE= You touring Pros have your act together to tow all those miles and still race . I was totally tired every day from have having way to much fun racing with everyone . [/QUOTE] Don, That's good to hear from ya. For years you've bashed us, (me not included for the past few) it really is hard work. It always sounds and seems like a good idea and why can't I do that, kind of mentality. Well, reality is somewhat different here scooter! We, a couple of us, use one of your memorable phases from way back, still do to this day. LOL I was one of the originals to do the complete circuit of Nationals back in '95, I think somebody else did it when there where fewer Nats. per year and I'm not sure that it's been duplicated since??? Anybody?? While ya have the fun, the drag of weekly logistics will wear ya out. Good on ya Don, now go back out and don't come home till November LOL ! __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK Last edited by Bernie Cunningham; 06-27-2012 at 12:25 AM.

06-27-2012, 10:29 AM	#4
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Thanks To The Racers back East Don, it was great meeting and racing with you. Maybe I,ll see you at the SEMA show, Lee __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

06-27-2012, 03:54 PM	#5
Dave Ley Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Jersey , The 51st. State Posts: 424 Likes: 1,810 Liked 241 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Thanks To The Racers back East Don , It was a pleasure to finally have you out here. Now you know what it is like to race with a REAL barometer and being at Sea Level !!! Had lots of fun with you and am looking forward to seeing you again later this year out west ! Dave & Gloria __________________ Dave Ley

06-27-2012, 04:58 PM	#6
Mike Bassin Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Berlin PA Posts: 134 Likes: 0 Liked 120 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Thanks To The Racers back East Don, It was great meeting you at Numidia at the Combo in the Hills event, we want you back in 2013! Your car really works, mid 9.20s run after run. Glad you enjoyed your visit with us. Mike Bassin, track announcer