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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jworms
looks like it might have just dropped to 10% !!

http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...&&from=weekend


anyone know if a wind "From WNW at 5 mph " is a tailwind at famoso?

EDIT: back to 20%
Here is weather underground's take on it.... 10% all the way across

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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Weather.com says 20%
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MB_Forever
Here is weather underground's take on it.... 10% all the way across


Mo, didn't we race once when there was like a 30% chance of rain? I dunno, 10% to 20% doesn't seem to risky.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Wow, I can't believe the meteorologists with modern tech and all
that can't forecast the weather for the next 3 days...
Didn't know CA weather can be so unpredictable...
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Brute SRT
Mo, didn't we race once when there was like a 30% chance of rain? I dunno, 10% to 20% doesn't seem to risky.
Actually the time you are referring too, most sites predicted 30 to 40% chance of rain but it ended up just sprinkling for an hour or so early in the morning, then we started racing and we had a great day. However, that was a much smaller event and most people were not traveling far. Also, this time around, the weather situation is a lot worse due to the multi-storms we've had. Rather be safe than sorry....

I think we'll wait and make a call tomorrow night or early Friday at the latest.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Hey guys, Mo just called and asked me to post this info. THE EVENT is 100% confirmed and racing will start at 10:00 am sharp!!!! See you guys there!
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Hey guys, Mo just called and asked me to post this info. THE EVENT is 100% confirmed and racing will start at 10:00 am sharp!!!! See you guys there!
GREAT news!!! Good luck and put up some numbers fellas!
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Originally Posted by bassn_07
Hey guys, Mo just called and asked me to post this info. THE EVENT is 100% confirmed and racing will start at 10:00 am sharp!!!! See you guys there!
Woot Woot!!! Party time!
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Are you sure????

Just check the weather.com and says 50% chance rain....

http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...r/tenday/93250
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by gripforce-cl65
Are you sure????

Just check the weather.com and says 50% chance rain....

http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...r/tenday/93250
Weather.com is useless...

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...ekday=Saturday

http://www.accuweather.com/us/ca/mcf...etric=0&fday=3
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bassn_07
Hey guys, Mo just called and asked me to post this info. THE EVENT is 100% confirmed and racing will start at 10:00 am sharp!!!! See you guys there!
Is it too late to pay right now and be added to the list?
With all the date changing I wasn't sure what to do.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Looks like where gonna take a gamble!
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...ekday=Saturday
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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My employees are wondering why I'm checking the weather sites
in every 10 min.???

Finally all weather sites are saying it's going to be partly cloudy...

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Since I'm not running I will be ridding down with Alan and I'll have my laptop and wireless card for anyone who wants results uploaded. I'll also bring an HD camera to upload some videos if possible.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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Rain , No Rain Man It's just to risky. It cost me a a good chunk of $ to make it out there. I would hate to get ANY rain. I just bought the 2010 F-350 turbo diesel crew cab just for the track days. but getting rained out would real suck.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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Rain , No Rain Man It's just to risky. It cost me a a good chunk of $ to make it out there. I would hate to get ANY rain. I just bought the 2010 F-350 turbo diesel crew cab just for the track days. but getting rained out would real suck.
Your journey is just as long as mine . I'm gamed, are you? Come on man no back peddling now ...jk. Let's do this Rick because I had a blast the last time we met up.

Run what you brung with no excuses....you can do it!!!!
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:59 AM
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Hell ya, It was a blast and it won't be near as hot this time. LOL. I'll keep an eye on the weather man.. I'll have to leave tomorrow if I'm gonna make it..
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rarfinancial
Hell ya, It was a blast and it won't be near as hot this time. LOL. I'll keep an eye on the weather man.. I'll have to leave tomorrow if I'm gonna make it..
I'll be leaving Saturday early morning due to a few things I need to finish up on Friday. I'm making this event just for you .

My prediction is depending on DA is between 10.88's to 10.95 at 127-129. We'll soon see how much faster Sac is than Famoso, but my guess is anywhere from 2-4 mph. I've been waiting for this day for a long time so it better not rain.

Sun....are you ready! I always love a good match up and you're the one. Let's just make sure to take down all the 63's...lol. Just kidding guys.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bassn_07
I'll be leaving Saturday early morning due to a few things I need to finish up on Friday. I'm making this event just for you .

My prediction is depending on DA is between 10.88's to 10.95 at 127-129. We'll soon see how much faster Sac is than Famoso, but my guess is anywhere from 2-4 mph. I've been waiting for this day for a long time so it better not rain.

Sun....are you ready! I always love a good match up and you're the one. Let's just make sure to take down all the 63's...lol. Just kidding guys.
I wish I was driving my car down to run instead of driving up with this guy who thinks he's fast in his ricer
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikesamg
I wish I was driving my car down to run instead of driving up with this guy who thinks he's fast in his ricer
what's stopping you? Bring it, Mo still has more spots open.
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Originally Posted by bassn_07
I'll be leaving Saturday early morning due to a few things I need to finish up on Friday. I'm making this event just for you .

My prediction is depending on DA is between 10.88's to 10.95 at 127-129. We'll soon see how much faster Sac is than Famoso, but my guess is anywhere from 2-4 mph. I've been waiting for this day for a long time so it better not rain.

Sun....are you ready! I always love a good match up and you're the one. Let's just make sure to take down all the 63's...lol. Just kidding guys.
Being able to predict 10's like it's nothing.... I'll get there one day...I hope.

I'm ready as I'll ever be. I don't know how much of a match up I will be for you but I'll do what I can. I'm jus glad that I get to see yer car run. It's going to be EPIC! I'm just aiming for a new PB. I'm findin out A LOT of people are very interested in what I'm going to run. It's weird... I wonder what I'm going to run too??? We'll just have to wait and see.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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good luck guys, i cant wait to see the results!
i wish i didnt live so far up north, im itching to get back to the track!
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