"Live" from the Western Swing

Stick Racing · 07-06-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I just saw my first antelope! We just went thru Gillette, WY. For any of you who live out this way, what are the roads made of that makes them red or pink looking?

Lots of oil wells and huge coal mining here!

The last time I drove through Gillette, I counted close to 500 antelope.

If you notice, a lot of locals driving trucks all have huge grille guards on the front of their trucks.

Antelope are fast but not too smart...

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Andy Stone 1102 A/S 1112 SS/C

bdixon · 07-06-2010, 07:00 PM

Mr. Ryan from Aberdeen in his olds won sun. at marion

Larry Hill · 07-06-2010, 09:12 PM

We had a great time at Marion SD. The track hooked every time, I had car problems first two runs. I lost to Rod Neugerbauer Sat. and Sun.

Larry Hill · 07-06-2010, 09:35 PM

We have stopped for the evening in Missoula, MT. We drove 802 miles to get to Marion, 320 to get to Rapid City, then 706 today. I think it is still about another 440 miles to the track. Hopefully we will get in and parked tomorrow.

Montana was a pretty state to drive thru today. Lots of mountains, rivers running along beside the road and snow-covered mountain tops in the distance. We didn't see a lot of animals besides cows and horses, a few sheep and a fox that we almost ran over.

Well, I am going to try and post a few pictures from Marion.

Larry Hill · 07-06-2010, 09:45 PM

Larry Hill · 07-06-2010, 09:55 PM

E/S Breithaupt

Dave Picht C/SA

Mike and Steve Koppein, and Melinda Koppein and her brother fixes the roof on their motorhome that blew off on the way to the track.

Larry Hill · 07-06-2010, 10:06 PM

Brad Haugaard GT/FA

Kevin Haugaard F/SA

Jason Deforrest GT/DA

The Jones Family G/SA

Jamie Findell E/SA

Ken Haase · 07-06-2010, 10:15 PM

Patsy, you guys are making good time. And having a good time. Most every racers dream I would think.

I'll take a stab at your 'colored road' question. It's most likely from crushed volcanic cinders used in the mix. At least that's what causes it around these parts.

Enjoy yourselves in Seattle (Kent) and on down the road. Wished I could be there watching.

Geerhead55 · 07-06-2010, 11:00 PM

Looks like our summer finally got here,,, they're talking 80s for the weekend and mostly clear skies. I'm sure you've got a good map or a GPS, but just in case, when you get into western Washington after coming down Snoqualmie Pass and are through the North Bend area, get in that right lane so you can bail off I-90 onto Hwy 18 west, which will take you right to Pacific Raceways. Climbing up to Tiger Mtn summit on Hwy 18 can be a bear, but its smooth sailing after that,,be careful, the man with the radar gun has been known to sit on that road, waiting for racers in a hurry. I'm glad you're having a great time on your adventure,,,theres a lot of us wishing we could do the same.
See you Friday,,,,,,,Danny Durham

07-06-2010, 07:00 PM	#2
bdixon Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: mitchell sd Posts: 289 Likes: 4 Liked 15 Times in 7 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Mr. Ryan from Aberdeen in his olds won sun. at marion

07-06-2010, 09:12 PM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,650 Likes: 1,943 Liked 10,769 Times in 2,238 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing We had a great time at Marion SD. The track hooked every time, I had car problems first two runs. I lost to Rod Neugerbauer Sat. and Sun. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-06-2010, 09:35 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,650 Likes: 1,943 Liked 10,769 Times in 2,238 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing We have stopped for the evening in Missoula, MT. We drove 802 miles to get to Marion, 320 to get to Rapid City, then 706 today. I think it is still about another 440 miles to the track. Hopefully we will get in and parked tomorrow. Montana was a pretty state to drive thru today. Lots of mountains, rivers running along beside the road and snow-covered mountain tops in the distance. We didn't see a lot of animals besides cows and horses, a few sheep and a fox that we almost ran over. Well, I am going to try and post a few pictures from Marion. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-06-2010, 09:45 PM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,650 Likes: 1,943 Liked 10,769 Times in 2,238 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-06-2010, 09:55 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,650 Likes: 1,943 Liked 10,769 Times in 2,238 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing E/S Breithaupt Dave Picht C/SA Mike and Steve Koppein, and Melinda Koppein and her brother fixes the roof on their motorhome that blew off on the way to the track. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-06-2010, 10:06 PM	#7
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,650 Likes: 1,943 Liked 10,769 Times in 2,238 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Brad Haugaard GT/FA Kevin Haugaard F/SA Jason Deforrest GT/DA The Jones Family G/SA Jamie Findell E/SA __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-06-2010, 10:15 PM	#8
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Patsy, you guys are making good time. And having a good time. Most every racers dream I would think. I'll take a stab at your 'colored road' question. It's most likely from crushed volcanic cinders used in the mix. At least that's what causes it around these parts. Enjoy yourselves in Seattle (Kent) and on down the road. Wished I could be there watching.

07-06-2010, 11:00 PM	#9
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Looks like our summer finally got here,,, they're talking 80s for the weekend and mostly clear skies. I'm sure you've got a good map or a GPS, but just in case, when you get into western Washington after coming down Snoqualmie Pass and are through the North Bend area, get in that right lane so you can bail off I-90 onto Hwy 18 west, which will take you right to Pacific Raceways. Climbing up to Tiger Mtn summit on Hwy 18 can be a bear, but its smooth sailing after that,,be careful, the man with the radar gun has been known to sit on that road, waiting for racers in a hurry. I'm glad you're having a great time on your adventure,,,theres a lot of us wishing we could do the same. See you Friday,,,,,,,Danny Durham