Benz Drag Race Showdown MIR 11/22/08 Discuss!
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My brother can't make it, so no 8 second wheelstanding runs this time.
But I'll either bring my E500 or I'm seriously considering running the R500 for kicks. I'm taking on all +14.00 cars.
My brother can't make it, so no 8 second wheelstanding runs this time.
But I'll either bring my E500 or I'm seriously considering running the R500 for kicks. I'm taking on all +14.00 cars.
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17) Sniz/Matt - 335i
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19) Clem/Adam - 335i
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21) Cldriver/Robert - C55 NY
22) aroq19/Rupert - turbo E36
23) Sysopz/Joe - S600
24) John - S55
25) Eddie - Cobra
26) Benz-O-Rama/Clayton - E500 MD
2) JayCl600/Jason - CL600 MD
3) MHP/Andy - C63 and JGC SRT8 OH
5) jmf003/John - SL55 VRP MI
6) Stephen04E55/Stephen - Da Beast S600 (reigning champ) VA
7) MachC5/James - CLK63 Black Series NJ
8) Rarfinancial/Rick - Renntech CLS63 CA
9) Mthis/Hagi - C63 NY
10) 05Venom/Chris - E63 NY
11) jrcart/Jim - Evosport CLK63 BS IL
12) Chicagox/Wayne - LET E55 IL
13) JT55/JT - CLK63 BS NY
14) Xabo/John - E63 MD
15) Fleebee/Lee - E55 Wagon K2 with with VRP t/b, cams, airbox and custom tune
16) djblu/Aroma - SL500
17) Sniz/Matt - 335i
18) Fr33kn63/Jeff - E63 VA
19) Clem/Adam - 335i
20) DJE55/Derrick - Beast 5.0 MD
21) Cldriver/Robert - C55 NY
22) aroq19/Rupert - turbo E36
23) Sysopz/Joe - S600
24) John - S55
25) Eddie - Cobra
26) Benz-O-Rama/Clayton - E500 MD
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where is everyone staying? a member who plans on coming from another forum is wondering... he thinks he is staying at the Hiltons Garden...815 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005. where is everyone else staying? Wish I had time to come down, I would of def come down to support my fellow bostonian Fleebee
Washington, DC 20005. where is everyone else staying? Wish I had time to come down, I would of def come down to support my fellow bostonian Fleebee
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I just got off the phone with MIR and they said they will be charging $10/spectator at the gates because it is an exclusive weekend track rental and I didnt want the racers to pay $200/car. I tried to get the following day as a rain date but they have a test and tune then. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
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I just got off the phone with MIR and they said they will be charging $10/spectator at the gates because it is an exclusive weekend track rental and I didnt want the racers to pay $200/car. I tried to get the following day as a rain date but they have a test and tune then. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
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The weather forecast isn't looking too great right now fellas. If the forecast doesnt get better in the next couple days I am considering pushing back the event one week to the following saturday (Nov. 22nd). I understand that this may be inconvenient for some people and I will be refunding the money of those that cant make the rain date (if we need to use a rain date). Let me know how you guys feel about that. I'm sorry but the weather is out of my control. I would absolutely hate for people to travel this far for drag racing and not be able to do so because of weather.
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The weather forecast isn't looking too great right now fellas. If the forecast doesnt get better in the next couple days I am considering pushing back the event one week to the following saturday (Nov. 22nd). I understand that this may be inconvenient for some people and I will be refunding the money of those that cant make the rain date (if we need to use a rain date). Let me know how you guys feel about that. I'm sorry but the weather is out of my control. I would absolutely hate for people to travel this far for drag racing and not be able to do so because of weather.
Ahmad, what time do the gates open and does racing begin on Sat?
Thanks
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Although it's OSU v MI at home (11/22), I'd still rather come out a week later than waste a trip due to weather. Based on the distance some people are traveling to the event (IL, MI, NY, etc) it may be a good idea to reschedule sooner than later, we have to change hotel plans etc.
Ahmad, what time do the gates open and does racing begin on Sat?
Thanks
Ahmad, what time do the gates open and does racing begin on Sat?
Thanks
The local news weather is calling for clear skies. I will make the final call thursday morning. Sorry guys.
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I understand the distance/travel/hotel concern but we all know weather forecasters arent exactly perfect. Weather.com is calling for a 40% chance of rain and accuweather.com is calling for 5% chance as of right now. It is a hard call to make which is why I wante dto wait a couple days since the forecasts become more accurate. I have to think about this but the more input I get from you all the more informed decision I can make. Plus getting the word out to everyone about the changed date would be a little difficult but doable
The local news weather is calling for clear skies. I will make the final call thursday morning. Sorry guys.
The local news weather is calling for clear skies. I will make the final call thursday morning. Sorry guys.
Thursday morning is not early enough to change plans for hotels/travel. Most are leaving Thurs/Fri to get there. I'm actually flying someone up from FL to watch my dog Fri (I can't bring her, she used to be a puppy mill ***** and is not ready to be in contact with that many people nor is she healthy enough to go on a trip that long yet) and need to change flights/rental cars, etc.
I understand your predicament but the sooner we all know the better.
Thanks for understanding,
Andy
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Ahmad,
Thursday morning is not early enough to change plans for hotels/travel. Most are leaving Thurs/Fri to get there. I'm actually flying someone up from FL to watch my dog Fri (I can't bring her, she used to be a puppy mill ***** and is not ready to be in contact with that many people nor is she healthy enough to go on a trip that long yet) and need to change flights/rental cars, etc.
I understand your predicament but the sooner we all know the better.
Thanks for understanding,
Andy
Thursday morning is not early enough to change plans for hotels/travel. Most are leaving Thurs/Fri to get there. I'm actually flying someone up from FL to watch my dog Fri (I can't bring her, she used to be a puppy mill ***** and is not ready to be in contact with that many people nor is she healthy enough to go on a trip that long yet) and need to change flights/rental cars, etc.
I understand your predicament but the sooner we all know the better.
Thanks for understanding,
Andy
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The weather forecast isn't looking too great right now fellas. If the forecast doesnt get better in the next couple days I am considering pushing back the event one week to the following saturday (Nov. 22nd). I understand that this may be inconvenient for some people and I will be refunding the money of those that cant make the rain date (if we need to use a rain date). Let me know how you guys feel about that. I'm sorry but the weather is out of my control. I would absolutely hate for people to travel this far for drag racing and not be able to do so because of weather.
Personally I'd rather see it bumped out a week, partly to increase the odds of drier weather but also to increase the odds of getting cooler weather.
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Would it be possible to make Sunday the 16th or 23rd the rainout days for the 15th and 22nd respectively?
I just got off the phone with Marko, he was planning on leaving this Wednesday for a Sat race.
I also agree that the weather this sat (62F for a high) isn't what most were probably expecting. I was personally hoping for 40s.
