Live from the Gator Nationals

Robbie Welch · 03-13-2019, 08:54 AM

Well we're still in our spot from the Divisional race so there was no moving involved. but today we begin getting credentials. The schedule is 2 time runs and 1st round on Thursday then 2nd round Friday and 3rd on Saturday. So what's it like living the traveling sportsmen life? Monday was laundry day, the same as being home but on the road you have to find a laundry mat and a way to get there (thanks Rudy and Ruth) and it cost $15 to $20 and a couple hours to do it. Then there's a couple days of down time. Thanks goodness the weather has been great and we had the motorcycle to get out on, so a short road trip was in order. But being creatures of habit we took a ride to a place we've been a couple times the Front Porch in Dunnnellon. What a great place to eat and if your into pies you'll be in heaven. The rest of the time is used to visit or go out to eat with friends that we may only see here and that's my favorite part. If Teresa and I hadn't been fortunate enough to be able to do this we wouldn't of met so many great people and Its the friends along the way that keep us coming back. So if your at the races anywhere and see the big red car please stop by and say hello. We love meeting new friends.

Just some random photos from the road.

Now this is a truck. Swap logger style

Robbie Welch · 03-14-2019, 06:56 AM

We had a good day yesterday getting done with the credential in the morning and a day of putt putt golf and go karts with friends Rudy and Ruth Mathews and Jerry Hatch Teresa and my self. You can imagine a bunch of gear heads on go karts could get interesting. Lets just say it got a little intense (but what fun).These are some of the good times I talked about earlier in this post.

Putt Putt golf Maine style

Lets just say someone did this to me

and they had a good laugh about it

BKSG1198 · 03-14-2019, 06:16 PM

Looks like you got through Round 1 Robbie, NHRA.TV has been a disaster today and not a lot of happy customers.

Robbie Welch · 03-15-2019, 06:27 AM

I used my lucky round up already making it thru the 1st round. We're first up at 8:30 and the sun on the tree from the left lane is really bad so everyone will be in the right lane. More to come after second round.

HR9121 · 03-15-2019, 09:39 AM

Good job Robbie keep it going buddy! Would've loved to seen it but I guess the nhratv folks are not aware that the NHRA race starts at 8 am!!!

doglover44 · 03-15-2019, 12:15 PM

lots of red lights this morning

BKSG1198 · 03-15-2019, 12:34 PM

Looked like the sun was a major factor from what I could see

Robbie Welch · 03-15-2019, 04:23 PM

The left lane is rough in the morning but I've been in it twice and been good on the tree. Just to let everyone know I made it thru the 2nd round this morning 3rd round is 8:30 tomorrow morning.

doglover44 · 03-16-2019, 11:12 AM

Congrats Robbie moving on to rd 4

Robbie Welch · 03-16-2019, 11:53 AM

Hey guys I need a favor. If anyone is getting the NHRA text messages for S/St at the Gators could you text me. I tried to sign up but haven't gotten any messages.
Cell # 301-481-3782 Thanks

03-13-2019, 08:54 AM	#1
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,233 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Live from the Gator Nationals Well we're still in our spot from the Divisional race so there was no moving involved. but today we begin getting credentials. The schedule is 2 time runs and 1st round on Thursday then 2nd round Friday and 3rd on Saturday. So what's it like living the traveling sportsmen life? Monday was laundry day, the same as being home but on the road you have to find a laundry mat and a way to get there (thanks Rudy and Ruth) and it cost $15 to $20 and a couple hours to do it. Then there's a couple days of down time. Thanks goodness the weather has been great and we had the motorcycle to get out on, so a short road trip was in order. But being creatures of habit we took a ride to a place we've been a couple times the Front Porch in Dunnnellon. What a great place to eat and if your into pies you'll be in heaven. The rest of the time is used to visit or go out to eat with friends that we may only see here and that's my favorite part. If Teresa and I hadn't been fortunate enough to be able to do this we wouldn't of met so many great people and Its the friends along the way that keep us coming back. So if your at the races anywhere and see the big red car please stop by and say hello. We love meeting new friends. Just some random photos from the road. Now this is a truck. Swap logger style Last edited by Robbie Welch; 03-13-2019 at 10:14 AM.

03-14-2019, 06:56 AM	#2
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,233 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals We had a good day yesterday getting done with the credential in the morning and a day of putt putt golf and go karts with friends Rudy and Ruth Mathews and Jerry Hatch Teresa and my self. You can imagine a bunch of gear heads on go karts could get interesting. Lets just say it got a little intense (but what fun).These are some of the good times I talked about earlier in this post. Putt Putt golf Maine style Lets just say someone did this to me and they had a good laugh about it

03-14-2019, 06:16 PM	#3
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,607 Likes: 95 Liked 1,253 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals Looks like you got through Round 1 Robbie, NHRA.TV has been a disaster today and not a lot of happy customers.

03-15-2019, 06:27 AM	#4
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,233 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals I used my lucky round up already making it thru the 1st round. We're first up at 8:30 and the sun on the tree from the left lane is really bad so everyone will be in the right lane. More to come after second round.

03-15-2019, 09:39 AM	#5
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,357 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals Good job Robbie keep it going buddy! Would've loved to seen it but I guess the nhratv folks are not aware that the NHRA race starts at 8 am!!! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

03-15-2019, 12:15 PM	#6
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,365 Likes: 4 Liked 472 Times in 220 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals lots of red lights this morning __________________ Jake Biermann

03-15-2019, 12:34 PM	#7
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,607 Likes: 95 Liked 1,253 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals Looked like the sun was a major factor from what I could see

03-15-2019, 04:23 PM	#8
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,233 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals The left lane is rough in the morning but I've been in it twice and been good on the tree. Just to let everyone know I made it thru the 2nd round this morning 3rd round is 8:30 tomorrow morning.

03-16-2019, 11:12 AM	#9
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,365 Likes: 4 Liked 472 Times in 220 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals Congrats Robbie moving on to rd 4 __________________ Jake Biermann

03-16-2019, 11:53 AM	#10
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,233 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Live from the Gator Nationals Hey guys I need a favor. If anyone is getting the NHRA text messages for S/St at the Gators could you text me. I tried to sign up but haven't gotten any messages. Cell # 301-481-3782 Thanks