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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Hey Ahmad,

I'll probably come again. Not gonna bring the El Camino but would like to come and just hang out and do the meet and greet thing.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 01:18 AM
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Hey Ahmad..

Since I won't have my car by the 20th, can I still come by and hang out?

Better yet, can I ride shotgun with you or anyone here?

Finally, do I still have to pay the fee? If yes, then I would be willing to split with you if I sit in your car. :-)

p.s. I can't believe it.. the car will be here in the US 3 days before track day, but I can't get my hands on it till the week after ! ......
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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Its free to watch. You cant ride shotgun in anyones car at the track. Track rules.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Its free to watch. You cant ride shotgun in anyones car at the track. Track rules.
ok, sounds good. I will come by to watch then.
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Their seems to be a lot of uncertainty who will attend. I don't want to come up and see two cars running
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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Not everybody thats coming is from this forum. If only 2 people show up I'm taking a HUGE hit in the pocket!
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Not everybody thats coming is from this forum. If only 2 people show up I'm taking a HUGE hit in the pocket!

aren't the 12 on that list definites? If not and you need some more I could try to see if any other local SRT cars would be interested in coming.

just let me know.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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We should be good on the number of cars but if you want to bring some friends you're more than welcome to.

ShahedC- Add "tobasco"- SL65
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Keep in mind that I won't be able to bring my car on the track day, because it will arrive in Baltimore on the 17th. I have to wait until the week after, for delivery.

I will come in my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE, and it will be parked outside.... far away... don't want to hurt its feelings...
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TireSmokinSRT
aren't the 12 on that list definites? If not and you need some more I could try to see if any other local SRT cars would be interested in coming.

just let me know.
-Mike
I think I saw you when I was leaving work today for lunch break. I heard honking and looked and I think it was you. Your car is dark grey right?
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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I think I saw you when I was leaving work today for lunch break. I heard honking and looked and I think it was you. Your car is dark grey right?
yeah that was me
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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30% chance of rain on friday fella's. Keep your fingers crossed. Also, theres a viper that said he would want to come as well as a grand national. If theres any precipitation the track will be closed.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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30% chance of rain on friday fella's. Keep your fingers crossed. Also, theres a viper that said he would want to come as well as a grand national. If theres any precipitation the track will be closed.
I don't know if that's good or bad.. first my car delivery gets delayed.. now the track is closed..

are you guys still going to meet up outside if the track is closed?
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Houston, we may have a problem. I have told a bunch of people about this and when I emailed Kim at Capitol to make sure we're good for friday she sent me an email back this monring saying that she has someone elses name down. I have documentation (e-mail) saying that we have the track on the 20th but I dont know whats gonna happen. I am waiting on her response.
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Received: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:38:59 AM EDT
From: "Ahmad Akhgar" <mercedeseclass@hotmail.com>
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Hello Kim,
Its time for another track rental. Can I rent Oct. 20th? Thanks.
Ahmad

yes what day is that i'm sorry i'm not all with it my x first husband and
still best friend still since 14 yrs old just died so help me out but that's
fine i'm sure

------ Original Message ------
Received: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:21:51 PM EDT
From: "Ahmad Akhgar" <mercedeseclass@hotmail.com>
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I'm sorry for your loss. Its a friday, October 20th.

Ahmad



yes that's fine 11 -4 thanks kim
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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Houston, we may have a problem....


Uh oh.. maybe I jinxed it because of my delivery delays...

I just got this email from my local dealer today..
"Hello Shahed,
The boat is docking tomorrow. And I should receive it by the 26th. ... "

At least it will get to Arlington a day earlier than scheduled, even though it is arriving in the US a day later...
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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I called Kim and left a message, emailed her twice and STILL havent received a response. I talked to MIR and they said someone has a lane rented out (16 fords) but were more than happy to give us the other lane. Positives are that we get the track from 9-5 as opposed to 11-4 AND they seem much more professional. Downside is its further away. Info is at www.mirdrag.com
Let me know people. If I dont get a response from Kim at Capitol by 10am tomorrow I will reserve MIR and the event will be held there. Sorry for the inconvenience. I already took the day off so either way I'm gonna rent a track dammit!
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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ok, finally got a response. Kim said we can run lane and the other guys run the other lane. Do you all prefer MIR or Capitol?
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Either is fine. I hope to try and make it... looks like weather should be just right
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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Ok, I will get Capitol since everybody I spoke to says Capitol. We will run one lane and the other renter will run on the other.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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looks like 40% of rain???
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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well that kind of stinks, that'll cut down on the number of runs for sure. I'll be there, but the weather isn't looking good at all.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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I'm gonna have to pass...

* My car isn't in my hands yet...
* It's going to rain
* Some work stuff needs my attention, so I will do it on Thu and Fri

But I hope y'all meet up again, and I can always build a new list, and show up with my car next time.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Well we have Capitol all to ourselves, the other guy backed out. If its raining then obviously we wont be running. Keep your fingers crossed!
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