"Live" from Belle Rose

Bill Kennedy · 03-20-2009, 01:33 PM

That was a great run!!! Nice Light!!

Chuck Beach · 03-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Excellent first round light and great run Larry .... good luck the rest of the day and weekend ...

Larry Hill · 03-20-2009, 02:44 PM

Thanks Bill and Chuck. The old pink AARP Cuda and its driver are doing ok today!

Pat came by a little while ago and said that this is the best turn-out for the Sportsnationals yet. 561 entries and still coming in. He said he had put 143 miles on his scooter so far. With the economy and all he said they figured on maybe 400 racers, so he is very pleased. He is expecting 5000 spectators out here tomorrow.

You could not ask for better weather. A little breeze and 70's and sunny!

We probably won't run Round 2 until at least 4-4:30.

Just sitting around resting after the marathon yesterday.

Can't wait for the crawfish boil tonight.

More later.

Patsy

Larry Hill · 03-20-2009, 05:43 PM

Well our 3 west KY boys did pretty well qualifying, but then they all red-lighted in class. Anyway it was a great day racing. I'm ready for wine and crawfish now. Looks like still another 1-2 hours of racing before the feast.

Maybe I will hear some stories tonight.

More later.
Patsy

Paul Precht · 03-20-2009, 08:30 PM

Was Jerry Bennett's D/SA 62 Plymouth a 383/343, Paul.

Larry Hill · 03-20-2009, 10:49 PM

Yes, Paul it is.

Just got back from the crawfish boil, so now all the keys on my computer are sticky!

First of all, for the finals in class==We were sitting in the bar watching the cars go straight down the track. Every run today, they sprayed the track right before we ran. Well tonight, they ran those last 3 finals without doing anything to the track. Ronnie West was in the left lane and headed for the center and had to lift. So we still don't know if he was the fastest car (but he probably was). Congratulations to all the winners in class in stock and superstock. I did not see them tear anybody down. Tomorrow is the cic race and the others that are not running it get 1 time trial that is not a qualifying run.

Funny story: Ron Ortiz has lost his voice! It is really hilarious to hear him try to talk! He did tell me some stories about U/SA today. After such a bad light against Cap't Jack, Bob Shaw passed him, then let out, Jack passed him back, then Shaw beat him again! Then Ron got to run Bob for the trophy. After Bob passed him, Ron just waved bye- bye to him going down the track!

The best margaritas tonight were at the Buckners as usual. Really, really good , made with a twin screw margarita machine! Sorry Ray that you broke your engine today.

The crawfish were great as usual (and my dip was better than Jeff Teuton's).

Jimmy and Sandra Parkers golf cart quit on them, so they are waiting for Painter Stevenson to tow them home. I hear Painter has been known to close down the bar. Good luck. You may want to just walk back!

Well it is way past my bedtime, but I still have to see who won the basketball games tonight.

More tomorrow!

Patsy

james schaechter · 03-21-2009, 07:15 AM

Great reports! Does anyone have the ladder for the CIC race today? Of Course Bob Shaw looks good, but there could be some surprises in there for the late rounds if he let's it out early. Dean Oliver looked strong in class. My sentimental favorite is Bill Dyer in N Stick. He may not go 1.48 under, but he will definately hurt you on the tree. Hopefully, DRC posts it.

03-20-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
Bill Kennedy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 306 Likes: 144 Liked 37 Times in 11 Posts	Re: "Live" from Belle Rose That was a great run!!! Nice Light!! __________________ Bill Kennedy 1671 SS

03-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#2
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 58 Times in 13 Posts	Re: "Live" from Belle Rose Excellent first round light and great run Larry .... good luck the rest of the day and weekend ... __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK

03-20-2009, 02:44 PM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,637 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,701 Times in 2,228 Posts	Re: "Live" from Belle Rose Thanks Bill and Chuck. The old pink AARP Cuda and its driver are doing ok today! Pat came by a little while ago and said that this is the best turn-out for the Sportsnationals yet. 561 entries and still coming in. He said he had put 143 miles on his scooter so far. With the economy and all he said they figured on maybe 400 racers, so he is very pleased. He is expecting 5000 spectators out here tomorrow. You could not ask for better weather. A little breeze and 70's and sunny! We probably won't run Round 2 until at least 4-4:30. Just sitting around resting after the marathon yesterday. Can't wait for the crawfish boil tonight. More later. Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-20-2009, 05:43 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,637 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,701 Times in 2,228 Posts	Re: "Live" from Belle Rose Well our 3 west KY boys did pretty well qualifying, but then they all red-lighted in class. Anyway it was a great day racing. I'm ready for wine and crawfish now. Looks like still another 1-2 hours of racing before the feast. Maybe I will hear some stories tonight. More later. Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-20-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 732 Likes: 357 Liked 322 Times in 119 Posts	Re: "Live" from Belle Rose Was Jerry Bennett's D/SA 62 Plymouth a 383/343, Paul.

03-20-2009, 10:49 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,637 Likes: 1,929 Liked 10,701 Times in 2,228 Posts	Re: "Live" from Belle Rose Yes, Paul it is. Just got back from the crawfish boil, so now all the keys on my computer are sticky! First of all, for the finals in class==We were sitting in the bar watching the cars go straight down the track. Every run today, they sprayed the track right before we ran. Well tonight, they ran those last 3 finals without doing anything to the track. Ronnie West was in the left lane and headed for the center and had to lift. So we still don't know if he was the fastest car (but he probably was). Congratulations to all the winners in class in stock and superstock. I did not see them tear anybody down. Tomorrow is the cic race and the others that are not running it get 1 time trial that is not a qualifying run. Funny story: Ron Ortiz has lost his voice! It is really hilarious to hear him try to talk! He did tell me some stories about U/SA today. After such a bad light against Cap't Jack, Bob Shaw passed him, then let out, Jack passed him back, then Shaw beat him again! Then Ron got to run Bob for the trophy. After Bob passed him, Ron just waved bye- bye to him going down the track! The best margaritas tonight were at the Buckners as usual. Really, really good , made with a twin screw margarita machine! Sorry Ray that you broke your engine today. The crawfish were great as usual (and my dip was better than Jeff Teuton's). Jimmy and Sandra Parkers golf cart quit on them, so they are waiting for Painter Stevenson to tow them home. I hear Painter has been known to close down the bar. Good luck. You may want to just walk back! Well it is way past my bedtime, but I still have to see who won the basketball games tonight. More tomorrow! Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

03-21-2009, 07:15 AM	#7
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,289 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: "Live" from Belle Rose Great reports! Does anyone have the ladder for the CIC race today? Of Course Bob Shaw looks good, but there could be some surprises in there for the late rounds if he let's it out early. Dean Oliver looked strong in class. My sentimental favorite is Bill Dyer in N Stick. He may not go 1.48 under, but he will definately hurt you on the tree. Hopefully, DRC posts it. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK