"Live" from our Southwestern Swing

69Cobra · 10-25-2011, 06:55 AM

Here's a couple pics of some fighter jets I've taken if your interested.

F-16

A-10

F-15

Chinook

Larry Hill · 10-25-2011, 11:53 AM

Well it is another beautiful day here in Las Vegas. The rumor was that we were going to start moving over and stacking this morning at 8, but it is almost 9 and no word yet. They say it is like a land rush when we start moving with people trying to cut line and all. But right now nobody is going anywhere. Lots more rigs have moved in overnight and they are running out of space here, so hopefully things will be moving soon. I will let you know when we move.

Larry Hill · 10-25-2011, 12:34 PM

Well the official word from the racers who went up to the office to see what was happening today is that nothing is happening today. They are going to start stacking at 8 on Wednesday. So I don't know where everyone who is arriving today is going to park. It will be a busy day tomorrow by the time we stack, park and tech. I guess NHRA couldn't afford to pay a person today to help us out a bit. So they will work them til midnight tomorrow (probably on salary) so they don't have to pay any extra.

BLAZER · 10-25-2011, 12:42 PM

If you get a chance friday night-go to the HOLE--Buckwheat makes his famous-Memphis BBQ baby back ribs--Machines payback 110% and Royals are-a-plenty--Have Toby bring his film crew down-

Larry Hill · 10-25-2011, 01:30 PM

Well Larry and Wes have gone to the Shelby Museum and Factory. Larry wanted to see how they made the "paper cars". Another boring day. I need to clean up the motorhome. Maybe I will put out the slides and go ahead and do that today.

Paul Wong · 10-25-2011, 04:51 PM

here is a nifty email I received today. I still dont comprehend why they want to create some mad rush in one hours time.

From: Chris Blair
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 9:51 AM

As a reminder to all sportsman racers, the line-up and parking schedule for the NHRA Big O Tire Nationals will be as follows:

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
7 a.m.: All sportsman rigs will be moved from the holding area and will line-up on LVMS loop road leading to the North Sportsman Gate.
8 a.m.: North Sportsman Gate Opens and pit parking begins.

All line-up and pit parking is conducted by NHRA Pit Control.

Toby Lang · 10-25-2011, 06:58 PM

I'm guessing it has to do with the last sentence:

"All line-up and pit parking is conducted by NHRA Pit Control. "

Maybe Chris wanted NHRA to foot the bill for the cost of personnel and security to have us line up inside the track earlier than Wednesday.

Just my guess. All I know is it's gonna be a cluster tomorrow morning!

-Toby

Bruce Noland · 10-25-2011, 08:27 PM

Probably an insurance issue.

Andys dad · 10-25-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby Lang

I'm guessing it has to do with the last sentence:

"All line-up and pit parking is conducted by NHRA Pit Control. "

Maybe Chris wanted NHRA to foot the bill for the cost of personnel and security to have us line up inside the track earlier than Wednesday.

Just my guess. All I know is it's gonna be a cluster tomorrow morning!

-Toby

Toby I believe you to be a very astute individual

See you early Thursday morning

Hope all the parking is done by then - LMAO

:-) peace

Frank Castros · 10-25-2011, 08:38 PM

[QUOTE=Larry Hill;289642]Well Larry and Wes have gone to the Shelby Museum and Factory. Larry wanted to see how they made the "paper cars". Another boring day. I need to clean up the motorhome. Maybe I will put out the slides and go ahead and do that today.

Patsy,
It looks like you're having a great time in Vegas.
Say hi to my good buddy Wes for me and tell him to buckle that chin strap tight!
Good luck to you guys,
Frank

10-25-2011, 06:55 AM	#1
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Here's a couple pics of some fighter jets I've taken if your interested. F-16 A-10 F-15 Chinook __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

10-25-2011, 11:53 AM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,665 Likes: 1,958 Liked 10,836 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Well it is another beautiful day here in Las Vegas. The rumor was that we were going to start moving over and stacking this morning at 8, but it is almost 9 and no word yet. They say it is like a land rush when we start moving with people trying to cut line and all. But right now nobody is going anywhere. Lots more rigs have moved in overnight and they are running out of space here, so hopefully things will be moving soon. I will let you know when we move. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-25-2011, 12:34 PM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,665 Likes: 1,958 Liked 10,836 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Well the official word from the racers who went up to the office to see what was happening today is that nothing is happening today. They are going to start stacking at 8 on Wednesday. So I don't know where everyone who is arriving today is going to park. It will be a busy day tomorrow by the time we stack, park and tech. I guess NHRA couldn't afford to pay a person today to help us out a bit. So they will work them til midnight tomorrow (probably on salary) so they don't have to pay any extra. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-25-2011, 12:42 PM	#4
BLAZER Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wasthere,England Posts: 266 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing If you get a chance friday night-go to the HOLE--Buckwheat makes his famous-Memphis BBQ baby back ribs--Machines payback 110% and Royals are-a-plenty--Have Toby bring his film crew down-

10-25-2011, 01:30 PM	#5
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,665 Likes: 1,958 Liked 10,836 Times in 2,252 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Well Larry and Wes have gone to the Shelby Museum and Factory. Larry wanted to see how they made the "paper cars". Another boring day. I need to clean up the motorhome. Maybe I will put out the slides and go ahead and do that today. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-25-2011, 04:51 PM	#6
Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 384 Likes: 101 Liked 419 Times in 85 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing here is a nifty email I received today. I still dont comprehend why they want to create some mad rush in one hours time. From: Chris Blair Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 9:51 AM As a reminder to all sportsman racers, the line-up and parking schedule for the NHRA Big O Tire Nationals will be as follows: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 7 a.m.: All sportsman rigs will be moved from the holding area and will line-up on LVMS loop road leading to the North Sportsman Gate. 8 a.m.: North Sportsman Gate Opens and pit parking begins. All line-up and pit parking is conducted by NHRA Pit Control.

10-25-2011, 06:58 PM	#7
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing I'm guessing it has to do with the last sentence: "All line-up and pit parking is conducted by NHRA Pit Control. " Maybe Chris wanted NHRA to foot the bill for the cost of personnel and security to have us line up inside the track earlier than Wednesday. Just my guess. All I know is it's gonna be a cluster tomorrow morning! -Toby

10-25-2011, 08:27 PM	#8
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing Probably an insurance issue. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

10-25-2011, 08:38 PM	#10
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,994 Likes: 2,631 Liked 2,746 Times in 969 Posts	Re: "Live" from our Southwestern Swing [QUOTE=Larry Hill;289642]Well Larry and Wes have gone to the Shelby Museum and Factory. Larry wanted to see how they made the "paper cars". Another boring day. I need to clean up the motorhome. Maybe I will put out the slides and go ahead and do that today. Patsy, It looks like you're having a great time in Vegas. Say hi to my good buddy Wes for me and tell him to buckle that chin strap tight! Good luck to you guys, Frank