Class racers @ pri

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

First of all I need to apologize for my attendance at the FS/XX meeting. I was not aware it was by invitation only. I did speak with Randy Eakins, who was unable to attend, and passed on the highlights of the meeting to him. The meeting room was packed. It was standing room only. I found a seat on the floor. Lots of new faces with several new cars being built and updated. The most impressive take away from the meeting was how positive and professional everyone was on the inputs on the class. Its going to be a GREAT show..........again. I can hardly wait!

Like Ken said everyone should plan on attending the PRI Show at least once. If you do go once, I bet it won't be you last. Some highlights that I recommend if possible is the opening breakfast on Thursday morning. It's good food and plenty of it, and Dave DeSpain interviewing some racing greats while hundreds of racers dine. My favorite part is the seminars that the vendors have during the show. Make no mistake, it's about selling. How many times do you get to ask Richard Maskin a question about cylinder wall finish for steel or molly rings? Or the welding of the bottom of the top ringland to the ring, and how to prevent it from happening from the founder of Wiesco. When the seminars conclude you know after application of your new found understanding your stuff will be better and faster. Now here comes the down side, as I'm leaving I see Pauley, crew chief for Gary Richard, and Brian Tilburg. Well so much for my vision of catching Gary, maybe we can inch up on him a little. It's off to another area for education and help on going faster. See you there next year!

Good to see you before breakfast on Thursday Larry....Merry Christmas to you and Patsy!!

[Larry Hill]

I would say the best place to see information on the FS/XX class would be the S.A.M. Tech sight or the NHRA Racer.com site.The last thing I need to do is speak about a meeting that I was not invited to. Plus you know how old people get things "mixed up".

I saw an Amish or a Mennonite group in attendance. Please no Horsepower jokes.

[John W. 1711]

We arrived Wednesday evening. It was interesting, to say the least. We saw a few familiar faces. Had a good time.

[HR9121]

I love it, invitation only and nobody notices the 6'9" white haired guy! Mr Larry the party crasher!!

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by HR9121

I love it, invitation only and nobody notices the 6'9" white haired guy! Mr Larry the party crasher!!

And a bouncer would do what exactly? LOL

[CMcAllister]

It's a social event as much as a racing trade show. Lots to see, plenty of people to talk to and information to be gleaned, regardless your area of interest. Recommended to attend if you are able.

[340Cuda]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I saw an Amish or a Mennonite group in attendance.

Aren't there a lot of Amish that work in the Motor Coach and Toterhome industry?

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by 340Cuda

Aren't there a lot of Amish that work in the Motor Coach and Toterhome industry?

They are pretty common across the industry in northern Indiana. You can take a tour of the Newmar plant in Nappanee and they are very evident across the whole production cycle. I took a tour of ATC’s and InTech’s plants this fall, also in Nappanee and while they have completely different manufacturing approaches InTech had many more Amish working than did ATC. Just up the road in Middlebury in the Entegra Motorhome plant you see more Amish in the cabinetry department, which is a bit more common. Many of the RV cottage industry type places claim exclusively Amish woodwork. Will say they seem to have great work ethic, I asked around (was up there 7 days getting some paint work) about their culture. Take great care of their horses but like my horsepower in larger doses (prefer our smells over theirs too).

Side note: Anyone considering ordering a trailer, MH or Toter should take a tour of your top picks, very worthwhile. Also, while up there I took in a Mopar/Ford event at Martin, MI, have always heard about US131 and rightly so, great facility.

[Mike Schwartz]

I'm really liking this industrial all-grey engine treatment. Would anyone know who it was from?