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« Reply #30 on: October 20, 2008, 01:41:29 am » |
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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 |
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amazing 1
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« Reply #31 on: October 27, 2008, 01:35:25 pm » |
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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.
Looks like you will have some Turn 10 Co.as well.  Lee and I have decided to go.  Kind of a warm-up for annoying people at Sebring.LOL Amazing Randy |
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TURN 10 "YOUR SPOT IN THE SUN"
GO SHANE GO!!!
GO TEAM IMPALA GO !!!
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Canada Phil
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« Reply #32 on: October 28, 2008, 04:17:07 am » |
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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.
Looks like you will have some Turn 10 Co.as well. Lee and I have decided to go. Kind of a warm-up for annoying people at Sebring.LOL Amazing Randy Hi Guys, Take a warm coat and enjoy the racing. Just don't tell us you like the DP's  Phil |
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Lee Self
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« Reply #33 on: October 28, 2008, 01:39:28 pm » |
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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....
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amazing 1
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« Reply #34 on: October 28, 2008, 03:31:21 pm » |
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We did that as well. You are going ! DP = Lots of time to drink with your friends. |
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TURN 10 "YOUR SPOT IN THE SUN"
GO SHANE GO!!!
GO TEAM IMPALA GO !!!
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F-Troop Mom
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« Reply #35 on: October 28, 2008, 07:35:38 pm » |
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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.
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wadespeed1
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« Reply #36 on: October 28, 2008, 10:28:31 pm » |
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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.
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Boorish Grobian
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« Reply #37 on: October 28, 2008, 10:41:23 pm » |
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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
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Chris24
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« Reply #38 on: October 28, 2008, 11:01:14 pm » |
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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 Try http://www.mariantic.co.uk/lmp/default.aspor theres always www.dailysportscar.com but this is a subscription site. Regards Chris |
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jpchenet
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« Reply #39 on: October 28, 2008, 11:05:48 pm » |
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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
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!! My flights are already booked so I guess it's time you confirmed your tiem off and got yours booked too!!  |
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Boorish Grobian
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« Reply #40 on: October 29, 2008, 05:20:19 pm » |
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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 |
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Martini...LB
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« Reply #41 on: October 30, 2008, 12:01:59 am » |
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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... |
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l'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé , à consommer avec modération
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Andy Zarse
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« Reply #42 on: October 31, 2008, 03:29:48 pm » |
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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 Sebring? Warm!??  Brass monkeys more like Still, I'm hopeful of getting there in March, so would be great to hook up with you again John. |
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I wouldn't sit there if I were you, it's still a bit wet.
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Bob U
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« Reply #43 on: October 31, 2008, 04:17:55 pm » |
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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 Racing and the company on 'Team Pidge' site was good though... >Martini... I'm suprised you remember it Martin |
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There is a corner of a foreign field that will be forever England ------ Houx Annexe
And the bastards have built on it.
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smokie
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« Reply #44 on: October 31, 2008, 04:22:57 pm » |
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Thanks for resizing that one Bob, it was more scary full size than anything Halloween might throw at us...  |
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