Club Arnage

Larry and I will be at the Petite on Friday afternoon and Saturday for the race.  Anybody else????

Sadly not me this year, but my mate Mark from work who goes to Sebring with me every year will be there.

Hi John,
         I am  ;D I plan to arrive Wednesday and camp at Turn 3 like last yaer.
I will be on the bike again so not sure how to fly the flags but will work something out.
Hi Chris,
           sorry to hear  this is not on your schedule.
 Who else?
Phil

I'll be there Thurs, Fri & Sat.

Hey John
 There will be the usual Turn 10 crowd for Road Atlanta.
In turn 3 of course?
I am really looking forward to seeing everyone.

Randy

Kirsten and I will be there early Saturday morning.
Fax

I'll be there.

Is it Matt Harper that's always on the prowl for PG Tips?  I noticed they sell them at my market.  Apparently Wisconsin's more high-class than previously thought.  Or not.

And who is this Matt Harper character you are referring too?

Good question, I have done a google image search and have come with these options!

Will the real Matt Harper please stand up .....  ;D

(http://www.4colorrebellion.com/media/pics/07/10/RedSunSuperman.jpg) (http://images.cnhi.zope.net/images_sizedimage_159001255/lg)

(http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper859/stills/4455c8b45aae6-73-1.jpg) (http://www.blog.newsweek.com/photos/current1207/images/175187/original.aspx)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/anielDay/GuinessPint.jpg) (http://www.spirerecords.co.uk/mattharper/_wp_generated/ppf0cf79f0.png)

(http://www.mtv.com/shared/promoimages/bands/g/girltalk/od_trackbytrack_062508/blog/281x211.jpg) (http://matt-harper.com/mediac/400_0/media/rocketrider.jpg)

Hmmmm,

The nearest similarity would be the Guiness glass.........but turned upsidedown!!!!!........LOL

Matt is a well known recumbent cyclist.

Is that rhyming slang?

I'm going with the "Super Hero" !

Me too Randy, However i think Matt will have difficulty getting in it these days.
I'll split the Guinness with you ;D
Not long now
Phil

Looks like Larry and I will be coming by Turn 3 to see everyone.  All have a safe trip. 

Bags are packed bike is loaded. Off right after work. I will be playing on teh Blure ridge mounain roads for a few days before arriving at teh track.
See Y'all soon :o ( practicing my "Southern")
Phil

Yo, Canada Phil, I'm in Gatlinburg, TN right now and will be headin' to Asheville, N.C. for a few days 'fore headin' to Atlana.  What color bike are ya ridin'?  I'm in a big brown motorhome so I'll be lookin' fer ya....

Aye up. Not been on here in a while. Just between you and me, it was getting a bit - well, dull. You know the score - turgid ramblings about knackered old beater cars that we own - or knackered old aeroplanes - or simply knock-off threads from pissed-on heads.
I've been suffering CA fatique.   

As to the subject at hand - I will be at Road Atlanta, arriving Friday 3rd, probably after dark. If you guys could create a Suburban-sized space for me in the turn 3 environs, I would be deeply obliged. I will show my appreciation by allowing my son-in-law to poison you with his Liquid Meth shots and I may even share a can or two of the black-stuff.

Chop - thanks for the tips re PG Tips. They do occasionally show-up on supermarket shelves down here too. Trouble is they net out, costing around $75.00 per tea bag - and seeing as they're mainly for the old bag, I'm not that motivated to snag 'em when they are available. She's heading back to UK for a wedding next month - and planning on bringing a suitcase-full back with her, so we should be OK.

Looking forward to seeing you all next weekend.     

Hi,
   I am home after a LOOOOOONG ride home. 985 miles in 25 hours
Good to see so many familiar faces at the races.
John & Larry found us Fax& Kirsten showed up on race day.
The Turn 10 crowd were there. DfH were well represented.
No one saw Matt. Where are you Matt ???
Thanks to Turn 3 div of Turn 10 for all the entertainment and the food was great.
Phil

I see a pattern forming here.  No onew saw Matt at Le Mans either.

Matt are you perhaps having trouble getting further than the Fish on Fire?

Dx

might be his way of saying he's no longer fond of our company...   :(

Hi Guys,
Glad to hear everyone has made it home safe & sound.  Had a terrific time at Road Atlanta, great to catch up with the Turn 10 gang (Randy, Lee, etc), Phil, John and Larry. Saw a good race with lovely weather for the weekend.  But as noted, the Harper family seems to have gone missing.  Pity, their presence is missed.
Fax

Hi
Sorry for the no-show folks - a work commitment meant I had to travel northward, that I had overlooked. Sorry I missed it, it looked like a great race/booze-up. I received a voicemail from Fax, but I was on the plane and when I called back, I'm guessing the noise overpowered his ring-tone.
Not to worry - it was reassuring to know that I was missed.
FYI - I'm tending to frequent the Fish on Fire a little less of late. I have decided that my gargantuan bulk is somewhat exacerbated by my intake of their wares - so I only go of a Sunday to watch the Bengals getting their arses kicked by just about everyone else in the NFL. I'm being very kind in stating 'just about'. It is quite depressing being a fan of theirs and I do tend to drown my sorrows somewhat.

Lee - it is totally inaccurate to state that I'm no longer fond of Turn 10 company - it's just you that I'm sick-of.

So, the racing season is over for me. I've decided to go back to the Rolex 24 Hours next season. Before you all start throwing rotten fruit in my direction, the past couple of editions of the race has been quite entertaining (viewing Speed) and as the Speedway is just up the street from me, I think I'll try it live again.

After that - Sebring, of course. Any of the regulars need any help with anything at this-end, I'd be delighted to help, as ever. Fax - what are the chances of you making a hero's return? 

Contrary to popular belief, I was at Le Mans this year. Granted, I spent most of the weekend in a Guinness and Caramel Baileys induced fug, but attend, I most certainly did - I have the bills to prove it. On a serious note, I'm struggling with justification (financial, logistical and it's-kinda-not-the-same-anymore-ical) for going again in 09, but I always say this - and do begin to waver when the planning emails start coming in, around New Year. 

Sorry again, for blobbing on The Petit. I work for an utter bastard, who cuts me no slack!

Hi Matt, you forgot the word fat in there somewhere  ;D

>Martini...LB

Still helping Dave out then??  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I hope an extraordinary visit to the FoF on Saturday 14th March will be fiited into the diary as that's when Rick, Marius and myself arrive in sunny Florida!  :)

Hey Matt,
Yes, planning on making a return to the old bomber base in March, looking forward to seeing everyone again out at lunacy corner (Turn 10 of course).  As I said your and Dave's presence were sorely missed at Road Atlanta.
Fax

Well that was probably one of the best races I've ever been to. The last 40 minutes, watching NcNish reel the Peugeot in was just fantastic.

f*cker...   :P

we did miss you.

Like someone misses a sore dick.

Can't beat it.

Larry and I had a great time at one the most fantastic races I have ever seen with the magician, McNish cutting his way from two laps down to finish the thing #1.  Wow what a driver.  Good to see you Phil, Lee,Mr and Ms Fax, and of course, Amazing Randy.  It was a great view from Turn 3 with ring side seats.  Glad everyone made it home in good shape.
The season ended today at Laguna Seca with an Audi win but I am NOT up to date on who is going to be competing next season.  I understand that a lot of teams cannot get sponsorships or they are just dissolving the team.  Any websites to look at about all of this????? 
Thanks
John

Looks like you  will have some Turn 10 Co.as well. :D
Lee and I have decided to go. ;D
Kind of a warm-up for annoying people at Sebring.LOL ;D ;D

Amazing Randy

Hi Guys,
            Take a warm coat and enjoy the racing. Just don't tell us you like the DP's ::)
Phil

I think I was drinking again when we made that decision...

DP = BAD

'see, I thought we had agreed to go to Sebring Lite in Dec....

We did that as well.

You are going !

DP = Lots of time to drink with your friends. ;D

I confess to having been to the 24 Hours since the running of the DPs (certainly better before) and you still have the fun of camping with race fans and sleeping with the sound of the cars on the track.  Having said that, I wouldn't go again because of a ticket issue with the track, they really ripped me off and received payment twice but wouldn't correct it.

Word around the camp sites several years ago was that those entered in the 5K run on Saturday morning were allowed entrance into the track 2-3 hours before the advertised gate opening. If you're doing the day trip, it might be worth looking into.



 

I'll admit that Kirsten & I have talked about making a trip to the Rolex, but I'm not really sold on it yet.  Not so much of a issue with the DP cars, we all accept that they're pretty much a joke.  But as F-Troop Mom pointed out, its still camping and having some sh*ts & giggles at a 24 hour race.  My biggest bone of contention is with the Nazi's that run the Daytona International Speedway and the storm troopers that patrol the place.  Last time I was there for the 24 Hrs they were chasing the fans off the grounds before the damn podium ceremonies were even finished.  Very much a case of "Thanks for spending your hard earned money here, now get the f**k out!".
There's absolutely nothing fan friendly, or just friendly in general about the place, you get barked at by everyone, from the concession workers right up to the SS that pose as Daytona police officers.  Don't think I really want to put up with their bullsh*t when I can go to Sebring a month and a half later and have a blast watching the ALMS.
Fax

Try

http://www.mariantic.co.uk/lmp/default.asp

or theres always www.dailysportscar.com but this is a subscription site.

Regards
Chris

Just make sure you do that in March John!!  I haven't managed to buy a t-shirt for the last two years as I was missing my guide!!  ;D

My flights are already booked so I guess it's time you confirmed your tiem off and got yours booked too!!  :)

Hey Mark,
Looking at flights this afternoon ;)  Its been two years since I've been there, time to get back for some fun in the sun.  Trust me, March in Ohio is every bit as bleak as it is in England.  Sebring makes a nice warm getaway.
Fax

Yes warm getaway... Loved the tornado two years ago, oh and after the race it was still cold sitting around a log fire, everyone went to bed... their own.
Welcome to sunny Florida...

Racing and the company on 'Team Pidge' site was good though...

>Martini...

Sebring? Warm!??  :o Brass monkeys more like

Still, I'm hopeful of getting there in March, so would be great to hook up with you again John.

I'm suprised you remember it Martin ;D

Thanks for resizing that one Bob, it was more scary full size than anything Halloween might throw at us...  >:D

You're a fine one to talk  ::)    :P

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2988718271_2bab15e45c_b.jpg)

(http://www.granitegrok.com/pix/halloween_image.jpg)

Ah yes!  Smokie as we all know and love him...
Everytime I've been to Sebring its been boiling hot, never been rained on either.
Now I know why you guys really want me be back...
Fax

Thanks pal!!  :)

Hey Smoke!  Just giv'in ya a little Halloween dig ;)
Fax

Then you have not seen what Chris Z is dressing up as for a Halloween party tonight. He's basically a big hairy spider with a sick twist. Think of a cross between Andrew Sach's grand-daughter (for this is she http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2008/10/29/300_voluptua,0.jpg ) and how you think a child molester would look and you're on the right track.

We hope to see pictures after the party !!

Oh God. I've seen him. It involves menstruation.

NO PICS !
NO PICS !

Excellent news - as an aside, are you doing the Performance Parts show in Orlando again this December, Randy? Perhaps we could use that opportunity to formulate a plan.
As mentioned, it can get a little chilly, I'm thinking about snagging an RV, just in case of inclement weather. This could prove to be somewhat inconvenient for a nocturnal visit to Lollipops - but I'm sure we can figure something out.
Looking forward to see you chaps again soon.
Matt

Thanks for the reminder Bob, I am now in training for next March, hopefully the weather will be nice.

Thanks for your backup Steve, the Smokester does have a tendency to drop off  ;D

>Martini...

New car then Matt.

Would it be a 300 hemi?

or.....a CA convoy car for Sebring.

Wishy

Very odd Mr Wishy,

Just noticed your posting number !   :o

Hi Andy
Yes - the Suburban was beginning to depress me. It's a great work-horse/tow vehicle, but not very inspirational. I yearned for a car that makes me look forward to driving it and the Chevy just wasn't doing that for me. I was going to chop it in, until I discovered that the trade is pricing this vehicle, which I bought in December 05, for $36,000, at around $9k. Fark that bad noise, I decided to keep the damn thing!
In truth, I was looking at an R/T Charger. I covet the new Challenger, but there's the rub - "new". A while back, I made a decision never to buy a new car again, unless I somehow became so wealthy that depreciation didn't matter.
By chance, one of the dealers I was talking to offered me a 300C at a very, very competitive price-point. Now, I'm not a huge fan of the 300 - except.... this one is an SRT-8, rather than the more humble (but still fast) 5.7 liter Hemi R/T, or the puny 3.5 liter STX.
The cross I bear is "Poor mans Bentley", "Blinged-up gangster-mobile", "Old fart's barge", "Latter-day ghetto-sled".
The trade-off is 6.1 liter Hemi V8, 425 hp, enough torque to tow USS Nimitz, Brembo brakes that rearrange your innards and faster to 100mph than a Corvette.
In summary, it's well 'ard, suits me down to the ground and has me grinning again. It is somewhat thirsty, however. 

Nice one, there. Will we be seeing it at the Fish on Fire in March?