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Old May 8, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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Day at the Drags (Georgia) - May 28th, 2006!

According to the schedule at www.silverdollarraceway.com, the Import Showdown is coming up on Sunday, May 28th. Even if you don't want to drag race your car, come out and be part of the action.....meet others and HAVE FUN! Several of us have been to the Import Showdown previously and it is well organized and inexpensive...usually around $25-$30.

CHEAP, compared to a speeding ticket!

Normally, we meet a the BJ's Warehouse parking lot, just South of Atlanta off I-75. We can meet in the morning and head down as a group.

I'll post more details and specifics as it get's closer to the event. Just mark that date on your calendar.....bring your kids/family too if you desire.

Join us!

http://www.importshowdown.com/index.php

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Old May 8, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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I'm marking it on my calendar.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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.......will be there.

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Old May 8, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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Working on the beast

I'l be coming with a new bag of tricks. Here's a preview.
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http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...1A68EFEB32.htm
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Old May 9, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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I'm in!
ditto
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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If i dont end up going anywhere for Mem Day im in as well!!
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Old May 9, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Wow! Nice little day we have shaping up here. This could be the best turnout to date!

There is also a thread on the AMG Private Lounge going where folks have replied they intend on coming. We could be up to 15-20 AMGs if everything falls into place.

Remember, you do not have to race your car if you don't wish to....come out and meet some great Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts for the day. BTW, many have brought spouses and children to the event in the past. Make the holiday weekend more enjoyable and bring them too.
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I might be there if nothing comes up!
I'll probably take the E320 CDI and see what happens.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Pre-registration is open!

http://www.importshowdown.com/module...windex&catid=9
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Old May 15, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Thanks for posting this Chappy! As always we love having you guys/gals out and love the support. If you need anything, please let me know!
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Old May 17, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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Thanks for posting this Chappy! As always we love having you guys/gals out and love the support. If you need anything, please let me know!
Thanks, Paul....looking forward to seeing you guys again!

For those interested in driving down together, we'll meet at BJ Wholesale Club off I-75 around 8:00am-8:15. We usually leave by 8:30 or so....

http://www.bjs.com/locations/clubs/145.shtml

Remember, you'll need a helmet if your car runs 13.99 or faster....and wear long pants!
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Old May 24, 2006 | 08:03 AM
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THIS SUNDAY!

See you there
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Old May 25, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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I won't be able to make it after all. When I posted I did not realize it is the same weekend my sister is getting marred. I tried to get her to change the date but she wouldn't. Can you believe the nerve of some people. I be there next time though.
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Old May 25, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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I won't be able to make it after all. When I posted I did not realize it is the same weekend my sister is getting marred. I tried to get her to change the date but she wouldn't. Can you believe the nerve of some people. I be there next time though.
We'll catch you next time!
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Old May 25, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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I'm sorry, but as of this afternoon, My spouses unexpected health complications will force us to stay close to home this weekend.
Hope you all have a great weekend.
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I'm sorry, but as of this afternoon, My spouses unexpected health complications will force us to stay close to home this weekend.
Hope you all have a great weekend.
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Rich,

Sad to hear the news. Hope she feels better very soon!
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Temps got into the upper 90s....too hot for good drag times
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I didn't get that many photos...and just made two runs: Both were .3 and .4 seconds slower than by best of 13.3. I was trapping high 104 mph.
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Sorry I missed you guys - just you, Schiz & Ted representing?
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Sorry I missed you guys - just you, Schiz & Ted representing?
Yes, I think the heat and the holiday weekend were factors. Still, it was great and Ted ran some low 13s with his G.
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Yes, I think the heat and the holiday weekend were factors. Still, it was great and Ted ran some low 13s with his G.
..............the temp was very hot indeed. Best time in the G that day was my second to final run, I did 13.1 at 103.5mph with 2.054 60ft time. Not bad for 90 degree ambient temp, since my best time so far in the G was 12.9 @ 103.9mph with 1.89 60ft time in 60 degree weather.

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Impressive indeed in those conditions! How was the track prep? Last couple times I've been down, it didn't seem up to the usual high standards that Ed & the gang usually do.
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Track prep was much better than the last time. I was back down in the 1.8 60' range.

It also may have been the fact that I was down on power from the heat....

With that track prep and 60's temps I should have been in the 11.5's.....

The best I could muster was 11.9's but my trap speeds were down 6-7 mph from where I typically am.

Guess I will need to wait until fall again!

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Hey, I'm ready for a fall event!
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