Famoso Track Rental - Saturday 12/13/2008
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Some bad news regarding weather........ 
It used to say sunny with 0% chance of rain on the 13th, and it remained like that for 2 weeks, but now it's changed to 30% chance of rain
It used to say sunny with 0% chance of rain on the 13th, and it remained like that for 2 weeks, but now it's changed to 30% chance of rain
Weather.com......
WeatherUnderground.com......
AccuWeather.com......
WeatherUnderground.com......
AccuWeather.com......
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It would not be an MB World gathering/event if it did not get rained out at least once LOL! 4 out of 4 MB World events I attempted to do this year got rained out....actually one of them got snowed out. But honestly, I hope the weather works out for you guys, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
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Can Everyone that is 100% sure they can make please post up. I will cover the rest for any late comers. Just want to see how close we are it's almost
9am and need to know so I can call Mo to see if it can still happen..
COME ON RACERS STEP UP MAN
9am and need to know so I can call Mo to see if it can still happen..
COME ON RACERS STEP UP MAN
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It would not be an MB World gathering/event if it did not get rained out at least once LOL! 4 out of 4 MB World events I attempted to do this year got rained out....actually one of them got snowed out. But honestly, I hope the weather works out for you guys, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
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Okay guys, here is the deal....
Right now it is sunny as h*ll in Bakersfield and at the track even though weather.com predicted 30% chance of rain.
I don't think we can do the 2 lane track anymore as they're already prepping our 1 lane.
Finally, if we decide to do this, and our event rains out all day, we will loose $2,000 dollars for the ambulance crew, track crew, etc......, but we'll get a refund for the rest. So that means a loss of 45% of each payment. If we decide we want to postpone the event, we MUST decide by 3:00 p.m. today because that's the deadline to fax the insurance policy for following day.
So now, I need a vote from each of the paying members (at least from the ones who are forum members), what do you want to do? Shoot for tomorrow or postpone to a later date?
I'm down for whatever you guys decide.....
Right now it is sunny as h*ll in Bakersfield and at the track even though weather.com predicted 30% chance of rain.
I don't think we can do the 2 lane track anymore as they're already prepping our 1 lane.
Finally, if we decide to do this, and our event rains out all day, we will loose $2,000 dollars for the ambulance crew, track crew, etc......, but we'll get a refund for the rest. So that means a loss of 45% of each payment. If we decide we want to postpone the event, we MUST decide by 3:00 p.m. today because that's the deadline to fax the insurance policy for following day.
So now, I need a vote from each of the paying members (at least from the ones who are forum members), what do you want to do? Shoot for tomorrow or postpone to a later date?
I'm down for whatever you guys decide.....
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Okay, so we got all 3 major weather sites are conflicting 
AccuWeather thinks it'll be sunny with no showers until 7:00 p.m.
Weather.com states that it'll be sunny from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., then 30% chance of slight showers at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.. Then it states from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., it'll be sunny with no chance of rain. Then 40% chance of rain after 4:00 p.m.
WeatherUnderground thinks there's going to be 20% chance of rain from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., then it goes to 30% chance of slight showers.
Common guys, should we take the risk or wait for another day.
AccuWeather thinks it'll be sunny with no showers until 7:00 p.m.
Weather.com states that it'll be sunny from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., then 30% chance of slight showers at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.. Then it states from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., it'll be sunny with no chance of rain. Then 40% chance of rain after 4:00 p.m.
WeatherUnderground thinks there's going to be 20% chance of rain from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., then it goes to 30% chance of slight showers.
Common guys, should we take the risk or wait for another day.
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Hey everyone! I'll see you all on Saturday, My names Chris this is my first post here, Ill be coming with SgtStanko and running my 08 Challenger. Should be a killer day as far as temps/DA, Looking forward to it! 
I know of another guy that would like to run if any spots open up or the next 10 works out.
I know of another guy that would like to run if any spots open up or the next 10 works out.
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yeah Duuuece!!! Nice to see you 
, and yeah Ill take any tips you got.
But with these I think Im golden!!! OTOH If you know how to move a storm 500 miles north that would be something Im all ears about as well.
, and yeah Ill take any tips you got.But with these I think Im golden!!! OTOH If you know how to move a storm 500 miles north that would be something Im all ears about as well.
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Okay, so far, I've got 3 votes that still wants to go ahead as scheduled and risk it for tomorrow. I'll keep updating the thread as I get more info in.
I'm liking ONLY the AccuWeather prediction. It states no rain until 7:00 p.m. The other two sites think there is 20% of "slight rain" in an out all morning. Very frustrating.....
I'm liking ONLY the AccuWeather prediction. It states no rain until 7:00 p.m. The other two sites think there is 20% of "slight rain" in an out all morning. Very frustrating.....
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Hopefully we can do the same.
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That means 60% chance it wont rain!
LETS GO...........I'M IN!!!!!
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If it rains it will be almost impossible to make it to the track on drag radials.
Lets hope it does not... Anyway, what the hell? Rain in Southern California? Stupid technology, they can make a pill that gives an (edited out of respect for old people) but we can't control the weather yet.
Lets hope it does not... Anyway, what the hell? Rain in Southern California? Stupid technology, they can make a pill that gives an (edited out of respect for old people) but we can't control the weather yet.
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If it rains it will be almost impossible to make it to the track on drag radials.
Lets hope it does not... Anyway, what the hell? Rain in Southern California? Stupid technology, they can make a pill that gives an old dude an erection but we can't control the weather yet.
Lets hope it does not... Anyway, what the hell? Rain in Southern California? Stupid technology, they can make a pill that gives an old dude an erection but we can't control the weather yet.
AccuWeather (supposed to be one of the more accurate ones) seem to show no rain until 7:00 p.m.
Weather.com says no rain from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., so maybe we can get a good couple of hours at least
Given that it is very sunny out here today, I really want to give this a try, but I understand that it's a big risk especially for out of towners. The ultimate decision will belong to rarfinancial; he's coming from far away, and he's been essential in putting this event together.
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Actually, track officials said they can dry out the rain within 1 hour after it stops. There is 20% chance of "slight showers" (not all out rain).....
AccuWeather (supposed to be one of the more accurate ones) seem to show no rain until 7:00 p.m.
Weather.com says no rain from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., so maybe we can get a good couple of hours at least Given that it is very sunny out here today, I really want to give this a try, but I understand that it's a big risk especially for out of towners. The ultimate decision will belong to rarfinancial; he's coming from far away, and he's been essential in putting this event together.
AccuWeather (supposed to be one of the more accurate ones) seem to show no rain until 7:00 p.m.
Weather.com says no rain from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., so maybe we can get a good couple of hours at least
Given that it is very sunny out here today, I really want to give this a try, but I understand that it's a big risk especially for out of towners. The ultimate decision will belong to rarfinancial; he's coming from far away, and he's been essential in putting this event together.
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