"Live" from our Southwestern Swing

Richard Grant · 10-11-2011, 01:34 PM

Unk, having raced Div. 4 for many years. I am not suprised by the amount of brain work that was put into the decision. Craig has made many excellent decisions over the years. In my opinion I cannot remember (although I am sure someone will) his ever making a bad decision. I have always felt that his decisions were well thought out and considered what was best for all the racers. Good job, guys.

rod butcher · 10-11-2011, 02:29 PM

Noble update

Still scraping the track as of 1:20 today. Weather is sunny and 70's and there is a chance of showers tomorrow in the am. The pits are drying out and the red mud is tightening up. We should be good to go wednsday for test and tune and the weather looks good for thursday to finish the race. Its going to be a tough haul to Reynolds but thats what we racers do.

BobUnkefer · 10-11-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rod butcher

Noble update

Still scraping the track as of 1:20 today. Weather is sunny and 70's and there is a chance of showers tomorrow in the am. The pits are drying out and the red mud is tightening up. We should be good to go wednsday for test and tune and the weather looks good for thursday to finish the race. Its going to be a tough haul to Reynolds but thats what we racers do.

Rod,
Congrats to you all for sticking it out. I've announced many a race over the years but the first round matchup that you all had with the Dalrymple's (sp?) will certainly be one of the all time greats! Massachusetts vs Washington in the middle of Oklahoma..... it was too bad someone had to lose! Especially when you both had so traveled so far to accomplish the same thing.

Unk

Bob Pagano · 10-11-2011, 08:33 PM

Wow, absolutely breath taking Toby, Great Shots

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 12:45 AM

Well, we are finally here after a way too exciting trip down the scenic route. We arrived this afternoon after a little problem with the brakes on our motorhome. After numerous long 6% grades, the brakes got a little hot. There was so much smoke that 2 volunteer firemen stopped to help. Larry finally got them cooled off with water from the motorhome. Thank goodness we had just filled up this morning. Thanks to Mr. Young and the other gentleman that we didn't get his name. Also thanks to Al Corda who stopped to offer assistance. We ended up following him all the way to the track. By the time we got here, we were ready for a couple of adult beverages and to relax. We just got back from dinner with Mike and Paula Cotten, Al Corda and Mike Mingo. I took lots of pictures coming down the mountains that I will post tomorrow.

There are quite a few rigs here, but we don't get to start parking until noon tomorrow. More tomorrow.

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 02:57 PM

Great pics, Toby!

Now for a little recap of yesterday's escapades:

We left Holbrook yesterday morning for a scenic trip down Hwy 377 thru the Sitgreaves National Forest.

Larry Hill · 10-12-2011, 03:03 PM

I told Larry I couldn't take very good pictures thru a dirty windshield, so we stopped on the side of the road and he cleaned the windows.

Here we are at 7350'

Just a nice drive down 2 lane road.

10-11-2011, 01:34 PM	#1
Richard Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Monroe, La. Posts: 301 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Unk, having raced Div. 4 for many years. I am not suprised by the amount of brain work that was put into the decision. Craig has made many excellent decisions over the years. In my opinion I cannot remember (although I am sure someone will) his ever making a bad decision. I have always felt that his decisions were well thought out and considered what was best for all the racers. Good job, guys. __________________ Richard Grant 4988 STK

10-11-2011, 02:29 PM	#2
rod butcher Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 252 Likes: 306 Liked 132 Times in 27 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Noble update Still scraping the track as of 1:20 today. Weather is sunny and 70's and there is a chance of showers tomorrow in the am. The pits are drying out and the red mud is tightening up. We should be good to go wednsday for test and tune and the weather looks good for thursday to finish the race. Its going to be a tough haul to Reynolds but thats what we racers do.

10-11-2011, 08:33 PM	#4
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 248 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Wow, absolutely breath taking Toby, Great Shots __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

10-12-2011, 12:45 AM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,672 Likes: 1,988 Liked 10,926 Times in 2,257 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Well, we are finally here after a way too exciting trip down the scenic route. We arrived this afternoon after a little problem with the brakes on our motorhome. After numerous long 6% grades, the brakes got a little hot. There was so much smoke that 2 volunteer firemen stopped to help. Larry finally got them cooled off with water from the motorhome. Thank goodness we had just filled up this morning. Thanks to Mr. Young and the other gentleman that we didn't get his name. Also thanks to Al Corda who stopped to offer assistance. We ended up following him all the way to the track. By the time we got here, we were ready for a couple of adult beverages and to relax. We just got back from dinner with Mike and Paula Cotten, Al Corda and Mike Mingo. I took lots of pictures coming down the mountains that I will post tomorrow. There are quite a few rigs here, but we don't get to start parking until noon tomorrow. More tomorrow. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 02:57 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,672 Likes: 1,988 Liked 10,926 Times in 2,257 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Great pics, Toby! Now for a little recap of yesterday's escapades: We left Holbrook yesterday morning for a scenic trip down Hwy 377 thru the Sitgreaves National Forest. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-12-2011, 03:03 PM	#7
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,672 Likes: 1,988 Liked 10,926 Times in 2,257 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing I told Larry I couldn't take very good pictures thru a dirty windshield, so we stopped on the side of the road and he cleaned the windows. Here we are at 7350' Just a nice drive down 2 lane road. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 10-13-2011 at 11:01 AM.