"Live" from Earlville, IA, Division 5 Lucas Oil race

Larry Hill · 09-10-2011, 02:31 PM

Well super stock is running their 1st round now, then super comp, then stock. It is another beautiful day here. Mid 70's, blue sky and a little wind. The air on our run this morning was 2200'.

We are cooking chili after 1st round, so if you are here, come on by.

More later.

Oh, I finally got a cookie! We went down to look at the ladder and I helped myself to one. Thanks to Bob's girlfriend for making them. They were very good!

Gregg Teel · 09-10-2011, 03:30 PM

A picture from the bluff behind the lanes shooting down the track. One of the other neat features this track does is that they run a spectator shuttle (hay ride). They will pick up at the gate and deliver you to about the 330' mark of the track.

Doug McCue · 09-10-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Well super stock is running their 1st round now, then super comp, then stock. It is another beautiful day here. Mid 70's, blue sky and a little wind. The air on our run this morning was 2200'.

We are cooking chili after 1st round, so if you are here, come on by.

More later.

Oh, I finally got a cookie! We went down to look at the ladder and I helped myself to one. Thanks to Bob's girlfriend for making them. They were very good!

the cookies are great who ever makes them, good cooking

The Hawk · 09-10-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug McCue

the cookies are great who ever makes them, good cooking

I agree!!

Nitro Joe Jackson · 09-10-2011, 06:56 PM

make sure you stop at Dyersville, IA, home of ERTL and AMT, last time i went out the RV was full of model kits, plus go to field of dreams where "Shoeless" Joe Jackson played ball.
Last time i was there i had to show my drivers licence to prove that was my name also, lol.

Larry Hill · 09-10-2011, 10:37 PM

Well for as well as Larry hooked every run up to first round of eliminations, it was that bad for Round 1. We went from a 1.33 in 60' this morning to a 1.43 this afternoon, so needless to say we couldn't run our number. Lots of people spun, even Mike Cotten in his super stock car with 14" slicks. We were more than a little disappointed in the track prep after it got hot this afternoon.

We still stayed for the evening and cooked a big pot of chili and enjoyed the meal with friends. But it would have been more fun, if we were still going to be racing tomorrow. We are getting loaded up tonight and leaving out early in the morning. I will post the pictures I made after I get home.

Andys dad · 09-10-2011, 10:47 PM

Andy has had the worst luck lately

After getting over INDY - he lost with a .003 light (missed the dial)

He heads to Earlville - 3 perfect runs 9.69, 9.71, 9.68 - .028, .016, .006 lights

Call to first round - car develops bad miss (absolutely no previous hint of a problem)

Electronic - nothing to be done

All we forgot on this 5000 mile $5000 trip was- any good LUCK at all

I hate people saying at least you were there - at least you tried

Sorry - disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that follows the failure of expectations to manifest

:-) peace

Larry Hill · 09-11-2011, 01:12 PM

Well we are on our way home from a very enjoyable trip except for Round 1 loss. I will post my pics after we get home. It is funny how much better these cornfields looked on the way to Earlville with the anticipation than they do on the way home with disappointment!

Go Paula, go! We're pulling for you

Ed Wright · 09-12-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Andys dad

Andy has had the worst luck lately

After getting over INDY - he lost with a .003 light (missed the dial)

He heads to Earlville - 3 perfect runs 9.69, 9.71, 9.68 - .028, .016, .006 lights

Call to first round - car develops bad miss (absolutely no previous hint of a problem)

Electronic - nothing to be done

All we forgot on this 5000 mile $5000 trip was- any good LUCK at all

I hate people saying at least you were there - at least you tried

Sorry - disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that follows the failure of expectations to manifest

:-) peace

Very seldom will a miss be caused by the electronics. Start looking for it as you would if it had a carb.

Chris Hill · 09-12-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

We still stayed for the evening and cooked a big pot of chili and enjoyed the meal with friends.

... and did not have any leftovers on Monday. I was looking forward to that since Saturday.

09-10-2011, 02:31 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,753 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: "Live" from Earlville, IA, Division 5 Lucas Oil race Well super stock is running their 1st round now, then super comp, then stock. It is another beautiful day here. Mid 70's, blue sky and a little wind. The air on our run this morning was 2200'. We are cooking chili after 1st round, so if you are here, come on by. More later. Oh, I finally got a cookie! We went down to look at the ladder and I helped myself to one. Thanks to Bob's girlfriend for making them. They were very good! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-10-2011, 03:30 PM	#2
Gregg Teel Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from Earlville, IA, Division 5 Lucas Oil race A picture from the bluff behind the lanes shooting down the track. One of the other neat features this track does is that they run a spectator shuttle (hay ride). They will pick up at the gate and deliver you to about the 330' mark of the track. Attached Thumbnails

09-10-2011, 06:56 PM	#5
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 58 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: "Live" from Earlville, IA, Division 5 Lucas Oil race make sure you stop at Dyersville, IA, home of ERTL and AMT, last time i went out the RV was full of model kits, plus go to field of dreams where "Shoeless" Joe Jackson played ball. Last time i was there i had to show my drivers licence to prove that was my name also, lol. __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

09-10-2011, 10:37 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,753 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: "Live" from Earlville, IA, Division 5 Lucas Oil race Well for as well as Larry hooked every run up to first round of eliminations, it was that bad for Round 1. We went from a 1.33 in 60' this morning to a 1.43 this afternoon, so needless to say we couldn't run our number. Lots of people spun, even Mike Cotten in his super stock car with 14" slicks. We were more than a little disappointed in the track prep after it got hot this afternoon. We still stayed for the evening and cooked a big pot of chili and enjoyed the meal with friends. But it would have been more fun, if we were still going to be racing tomorrow. We are getting loaded up tonight and leaving out early in the morning. I will post the pictures I made after I get home. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-10-2011, 10:47 PM	#7
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: "Live" from Earlville, IA, Division 5 Lucas Oil race Andy has had the worst luck lately After getting over INDY - he lost with a .003 light (missed the dial) He heads to Earlville - 3 perfect runs 9.69, 9.71, 9.68 - .028, .016, .006 lights Call to first round - car develops bad miss (absolutely no previous hint of a problem) Electronic - nothing to be done All we forgot on this 5000 mile $5000 trip was- any good LUCK at all I hate people saying at least you were there - at least you tried Sorry - disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that follows the failure of expectations to manifest :-) peace __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

09-11-2011, 01:12 PM	#8
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,753 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: "Live" from Earlville, IA, Division 5 Lucas Oil race Well we are on our way home from a very enjoyable trip except for Round 1 loss. I will post my pics after we get home. It is funny how much better these cornfields looked on the way to Earlville with the anticipation than they do on the way home with disappointment! Go Paula, go! We're pulling for you __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817