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12-06-2008, 04:35 PM | #21 |
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Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout???
Another Ford in the Beaver Lodge Michael?
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Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout???
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We all know what a great facility Bob has but he needs to understand that Mountain Dew/ alcohol concoction he puts on the starting line is a joke. Cars won't do the same thing twice. Might also need to explain he needs something to dry the track-in case it rains. Running street cars back and forth to dry the track went out of style about the same time as flat top hair cuts. |
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12-06-2008, 11:19 PM | #23 |
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Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout???
Hey Buffdaddy, all 3 cars are up and running,can I get senior (senile) discount? Mick Klacik..
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12-07-2008, 11:29 AM | #24 |
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Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout???
2009 is looking better every day it gets closer ..............Set the dates Jim and I'll see you there .......Any thing I can do to help , just call Donny's got my number .................
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Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout???
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1) Mercury Onlooker: 2) Something must have changed since I was there last. I raced there for a decade, and the only time we had problems was way back when we had a dirt drag bike track right next to dragstrip, but that is long gone. I *have* seen people complain about how the "track sucks" because of slow 60' times, despite pulling a massive wheelstand... (The rollout is short, and the 60' clocks aren't!) In my experience, BSD has among the best starting lines I've been on, out of 40+ race tracks I've competed at. I'm not saying something hasn't changed, but I would expect that you could discuss any issues you might be having with Beaver Bob himself. 3) We used to dry the track in an hour to hour and a half by running cars up and down the track. I'm not sure what "style" has to do with it -- It worked. And in cases where it is so humid that cars *didn't* work, you would have a moisture problem returning to the surface after running a jet dryer as well. I don't think a jet dryer is financially feasible for such a small facility. Just my opinion,
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Hey Mike,
I also emailed a couple of tracks. I have not heard anything from Beaver Springs but I have two dates set, one at MIR and one at good ol' US13...I should have two more dates buttoned up this week. All four races will be $5000 to win. I will post all four dates ASAP. I also have a huge North VS South $10,000 race planned as well. The plan is to get 64 Stock/SuperStock cars from the North and 64 from the South. Hey K-Robb missed you at the banquet last night, give me a call 443-207-2961 Last edited by Jim Helsel; 12-08-2008 at 03:19 PM. |
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Jim, I hope that's not the date; it's a Wednesday and also the week of the SEMA show in Vegas
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Onlooker:
2) Something must have changed since I was there last. I raced there for a decade, and the only time we had problems was way back when we had a dirt drag bike track right next to dragstrip, but that is long gone. I *have* seen people complain about how the "track sucks" because of slow 60' times, despite pulling a massive wheelstand... (The rollout is short, and the 60' clocks aren't!) In my experience, BSD has among the best starting lines I've been on, out of 40+ race tracks I've competed at. I'm not saying something hasn't changed, but I would expect that you could discuss any issues you might be having with Beaver Bob himself. 3) We used to dry the track in an hour to hour and a half by running cars up and down the track. I'm not sure what "style" has to do with it -- It worked. And in cases where it is so humid that cars *didn't* work, you would have a moisture problem returning to the surface after running a jet dryer as well. I don't think a jet dryer is financially feasible for such a small facility. Just my opinion,[/QUOTE] Michael, I'm not here to bash Bob. He's a good guy and quite a promoter. I consider him a friend. However, the bite at that track is becoming inconsistent at best. He needs to address that situation. I also understand every track can't afford a $150k track dryer but two of the best 'small tracks' I have raced at use a pick up truck and a front end loader tire to drag the entire racing surface. Low budget-works great. I'm not here to hijack this thread. Just my opinion. |
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Re: $5000 stock/super stock shootout???
Hey Jim Helsel, can you please shoot me an email. i got a few questions for you..Thanks, Duane
Dee9275@yahoo.com
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Sorry Dave....it's the 14th...too much rum today...lol
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