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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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DA is around 212 right now! Should see some great times & speed!
212! wow, i wich dynocomp/renntech could have got my car ready!
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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212! wow, i wich dynocomp/renntech could have got my car ready!
and in Sac its around -596! but the relative humidity is 80%, is that good or bad? Im waiting on Alan, we may make some runs today!
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212! wow, i wich dynocomp/renntech could have got my car ready!
now its up to 304
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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and don't forget that many of them are psycho crazy!
No sheet brutha (1) was so pissed @ me after a late-night fight, she had cans of cat food in her purse she started hucking them @ my balcony railing from street.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammer Down
and in Sac its around -596! but the relative humidity is 80%, is that good or bad? Im waiting on Alan, we may make some runs today!
some humidity is good but i don't keep good enough tabs to know what the crossover point is for our cars.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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now its up to 304
still about 1000ft better than i've ever raced in. f*k, i can't believe my car wasn't finished like promised!!!
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
still about 1000ft better than i've ever raced in. f*k, i can't believe my car wasn't finished like promised!!!
I feel you... I'm sitting here waiting for the phone call the car is finished and to go get it and speed to Famoso.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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i just got confirmation via phone call that the track conditions are poor, everyone is spinning, and times are slow.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jturkel
i just got confirmation via phone call that the track conditions are poor, everyone is spinning, and times are slow.
Don't feel quite so bad then...
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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i just got confirmation via phone call that the track conditions are poor, everyone is spinning, and times are slow.
that's expected until the track heats up...it will get better.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
that's expected until the track heats up...it will get better.
with the weather the way it is that may not be possible, cold air + wind = cool track
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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I take it no runs today since you would get there and get one in?
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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I take it no runs today since you would get there and get one in?
I was down to go and I told Alan last night to call me if he wanted to run but I guess he got tied up at previous engagement. Too bad cause its like 56 right now in Sac
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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I was down to go and I told Alan last night to call me if he wanted to run but I guess he got tied up at previous engagement. Too bad cause its like 56 right now in Sac
Yeah, Sorry hammer I ended up staying for lunch after the memorial service.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Yeah, Sorry hammer I ended up staying for lunch after the memorial service.
No problem, I ended up setting up my wife's office while she is at baby shower. Its all good we roll together besides Mike didn't get his dr's yet so as soon as he gets them we can roll out!
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Can't say who but there's another FAST benzo in the 10's
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Can't say who but there's another FAST benzo in the 10's
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Can't say who but there's another FAST benzo in the 10's
...is he on this forum?
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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...is he on this forum?
Yep and he'll own the record after this event . Damn, I wish I made this event because it sounds like they're having a blast.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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just informed that Hooleyboy now owns a new/faster world record for the C55 and a new personal best!

11.55 at 120mph! Congrats Hooley!
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Yep and he'll own the record after this event . Damn, I wish I made this event because it sounds like they're having a blast.
send me a text
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Sal (URnext) ran a 10.94 @ 127.56 with a 1.62 60' time and he's no where close to finished!!!! He will own the new record after today .
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Any update on the CLS and E runs?
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Someone said that the E55's are taking a pounding from the C63's??? If this is true how sad are we, same track on the same day
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