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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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I've just signed up, better late than never

any LA peeps wanna caravan to the meetup point?
Where are you located?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ctwz
I've just signed up, better late than never

any LA peeps wanna caravan to the meetup point?
I'm willing, but not sure where you're located. I'm coming from woodland hills in sf valley.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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I'm willing, but not sure where you're located. I'm coming from woodland hills in sf valley.
Yea... you're way too far lol. See you tomorrow buddy =)
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ctwz
I've just signed up, better late than never

any LA peeps wanna caravan to the meetup point?
alright!
since we are meeting up too early anyways, it'll be better to meet up at McD and have MBworld bfast...
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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i'm in santa monica if any westside peeps wanna head down together
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ctwz
i'm in santa monica if any westside peeps wanna head down together
I'm close to santa monica .. We can head together
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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just pm'ed u dude hit me up
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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Props to BIGjohnny for his excellent driving at Buttonwillow today.

And thanks for the kind hospitality!

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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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We had a great time out there today!

BigJohnny was a pleasure meeting you!
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Nice meeting all you guys too i.e. John, MJ, Sam, Phillip, Charles and whoever else i forget lol.

Try to come out for the Big Willow event on the 17th. I'll try to post pictures when i have time regarding yesterday's event and the last Big Willow event back in June.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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it was nice meeting u johnny!
john, waiting for ur email...
pics posted on my thread...
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Thanks so much for coming out, John!

Johnny, good to finally meet you.

MJ, it was awesome, thanks for coming.

I'll post some pics and vids later on today.

I'm in for next season!
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks so much for coming out, John!

Johnny, good to finally meet you.

MJ, it was awesome, thanks for coming.

I'll post some pics and vids later on today.

I'm in for next season!
Come out next week on the 17th... you'll love Big Willow track. Very high speed!!! You'll probably hit 140 mph on the straight
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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Come out next week on the 17th... you'll love Big Willow track. Very high speed!!! You'll probably hit 140 mph on the straight

Johnny were you able to get your time time down anymore?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 03:00 AM
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nice to meet u guys too! finally popped the trackday cherry lol. don't think i'll be heading down to big willow next week tho given the 405 shutdown
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:48 PM
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nice to meet u guys too! finally popped the trackday cherry lol. don't think i'll be heading down to big willow next week tho given the 405 shutdown
It's on the weekend so you'll have time to get there. You'll love Big Willow. Not as technical as Buttonwillow but does require plenty of bravery cause it's a very high speed course. Come out if you can!
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Johnny were you able to get your time time down anymore?
Ahaha you beat me this time Sam I guess you got your payback. Mad props for you
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