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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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Unbelieveable track. Everything you've heard about the place is true. John you have to go run this course! Took my son down Friday afternoon. Hooked up with BJ and crew again Saturday morning. Their cars were on the pace all weekend and BJ/MS finished 5th in the race (highest placing Z). Since Derek (12) was with me I couldn't help in the hot pits so asked John Wright (crew chief) if he needed someone to take a radio and spot for them. We decided a good spot would be at the end of the back straight which just so happened to be an ideal specator spot. As it turns out I was able to give them info which they couldn't see from the pits. Seemed to work out well. The 34 car was started by Ian Lacy and he ran as high as 1st before pitting. Ian qualified 4th. Michel & BJ ran as high as 4th after starting 8th. Nice meeting you JasonH!

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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 07:33 AM
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Any photos? Is the track wider and more cambered than VIR?

Yeah, I'll have to get down to Barber... going to test drive trucks today...
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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I have a few pix. I'll try to post them. My 2 favorite US tracks are VIR & Barber.
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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Nice meeting you too Mark. Nice job spotting! Was a good weekend and the points race is coming down to the last race of the year. Should be a good one.


John - why you test driving trucks ?

On a side note, anyone going to the NJ PCA DE at VIR Nov 5-7? I'll be up there.
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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On a side note, anyone going to the NJ PCA DE at VIR Nov 5-7? I'll be up there.
Wish I could... but after our Oct 23-24 event at CMP the '71 is coming apart to re-do wiring and other much needed tid-bits. Probably won't back on track for me until our Feb 12-13 VIR Full course date.

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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by Jason H
Nice meeting you too Mark. Nice job spotting! Was a good weekend and the points race is coming down to the last race of the year. Should be a good one.


John - why you test driving trucks ?

On a side note, anyone going to the NJ PCA DE at VIR Nov 5-7? I'll be up there.
Thanks Jason. Anything to help the cause!
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Originally posted by Jason H
John - why you test driving trucks ?
Tow vehicle. I hear getting one will take 2 seconds off your lap time...
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by John
Tow vehicle. I hear getting one will take 2 seconds off your lap time...

Yeah it will, but ONLY if you tow it on a Trailex Aluminum Trailer available at Henderson Motorsports.com (only 895lbs and discounts to Z forum members)
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by John
Tow vehicle. I hear getting one will take 2 seconds off your lap time...
At least!

That way you know you will get home.......push those pesky limits a BIT more!

Also......REAL slicks!

Damn site......no more smilies! Victor, I'm NOT happy!
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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John I was hoping the truck was for towing!

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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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Some good pics are at www.theracesite.com
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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This race is rebroadcast on Sunday 10/24 at 3 pm on Speed.
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