The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story.

Ron Ortiz · 01-26-2010, 11:47 AM

Two years ago due to financial reasons I was sidelined from racing. Being a property appraiser our work load diminished tremendously as the housing market tumbled. The result was no racing, especially with the motorhomes fuel economy being so sucky.

My other business, Southern Snacks also was hit hard by the economy. Beef prices went up and free shipping was eliminated. Air freight from Oregon to Florida can get up there. The minimum order requirements from Jerky Hut put us out as far a jerky went.

Daran Summerton took me and my car to Belle Rose last year and it was great. I also borrowed my brother in laws pick up to get to the SSSSA race in Lakeland last year. But that was it for more than two years. It was killing me.

Well, things have turned around and we are coming back.

The Imperial Palace (motorhome) is up and running again.

The race car is getting new front end suspension components. As Captain Jack pointed out to me in the pits while looking at the front of the wagon, "which way is your car going"
Also got new coated headers as my experiment with swiss cheese headers was'nt as effective as thought. Hope that I can recover the 3 tenths gift.

My new son in law, Sean will be at the races with me also. Nice guy, great BBQ cooker, hard worker, coaches football with me, also a lady killer. Thats why my daughter trusts him, he's with me.

And, we are back in the jerky business after some negotiations and beef price adjustments. That killer jerky you all like is available again.

But the best part is I am really looking foward to seeing all you people again and racing. You all are so much fun. My first race will be Bradenton, followed by Gainesville, Orlando, and hopefully the Gators (grade points). Stop on by the Imperial Palace for some jerky and fun. I can't wait, I'm excited.

Ron "I'll Do Anything To Win" Ortiz
U/SA he's baaack

FED 387 · 01-26-2010, 12:25 PM

Ron- sent u a PM-FED387

RANDY PAYNE · 01-26-2010, 12:34 PM

tell your wife i said hello----biggg

Kenny Wigington · 01-26-2010, 01:05 PM

Good to see that Ron ! Hope it continues !!

Don Himes · 01-26-2010, 01:28 PM

Yo! Ron, I've decided to start drinking beer again, so you'll need a case of Rolling Rock added to your race supplies. Although I've started drinking again, I'm still NOT buying!!!!! Yum, Jertky and a cold Rock, what could be better. Yeah.......JERKY BOY is back!!!!

Jack Matyas · 01-26-2010, 01:55 PM

Welcome back Ron -- great that business is back again for you -- wish I could say the same . And forget about Don -- the next time I'm in Florida I'll be sure to have some Rolling Rock that I'll trade for some of the Jerky treats ..........................

Jim Wahl · 01-26-2010, 02:03 PM

This is great news Ron! We have missed you very much. I remember the nightly cooking lessons in the "Palace". LOL.

Jeff Teuton · 01-26-2010, 08:23 PM

Ron, always a pleasure to have you back. Maybe it's time for another U/SA shootout at No Problem. On another note I went to get a physical for SS today, and I while I was talking to my doctor (who is 20 years younger than me, but so is everyone else) told me in the last 2 weeks several companies had been sending in employment physical people who had been out of the market for over a year. So that is good news. Bring more people back . Who Dat

Ron Ortiz · 01-26-2010, 09:54 PM

Thank you for the responses. Hey Biggg, why are you always saying hi to my wife but not me?

FED387 sent you a reply, call me.

Kenny, me too.

The Don....... Rolling Rock....... OK........ glad that you are back.
Imperial Palace hours are AM to PM and back to AM, repeat.

Jack, when you are in Florida again, the deal is on.

Jim, cooking lessons are now coordinated with drinking hours, only at the Imperial Palace.

Jeff, I would love to attend another U/SA Shootout at No Problem. But with the expenditures for the first 4 races in a row, Belle Rose might be a little difficult. But, if we do well at those four, who knows.
Answer to question............either Peyton or Drew, Dat Who

Ron Ortiz
U/SA Dat B Me

FED 387 · 01-26-2010, 10:08 PM

Ron --will call u Weds PM whats a good time? you eastern or central time??? Fed387

01-26-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. Two years ago due to financial reasons I was sidelined from racing. Being a property appraiser our work load diminished tremendously as the housing market tumbled. The result was no racing, especially with the motorhomes fuel economy being so sucky. My other business, Southern Snacks also was hit hard by the economy. Beef prices went up and free shipping was eliminated. Air freight from Oregon to Florida can get up there. The minimum order requirements from Jerky Hut put us out as far a jerky went. Daran Summerton took me and my car to Belle Rose last year and it was great. I also borrowed my brother in laws pick up to get to the SSSSA race in Lakeland last year. But that was it for more than two years. It was killing me. Well, things have turned around and we are coming back. The Imperial Palace (motorhome) is up and running again. The race car is getting new front end suspension components. As Captain Jack pointed out to me in the pits while looking at the front of the wagon, "which way is your car going" Also got new coated headers as my experiment with swiss cheese headers was'nt as effective as thought. Hope that I can recover the 3 tenths gift. My new son in law, Sean will be at the races with me also. Nice guy, great BBQ cooker, hard worker, coaches football with me, also a lady killer. Thats why my daughter trusts him, he's with me. And, we are back in the jerky business after some negotiations and beef price adjustments. That killer jerky you all like is available again. But the best part is I am really looking foward to seeing all you people again and racing. You all are so much fun. My first race will be Bradenton, followed by Gainesville, Orlando, and hopefully the Gators (grade points). Stop on by the Imperial Palace for some jerky and fun. I can't wait, I'm excited. Ron "I'll Do Anything To Win" Ortiz U/SA he's baaack __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

01-26-2010, 12:25 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 522 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. Ron- sent u a PM-FED387

01-26-2010, 12:34 PM	#3
RANDY PAYNE Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ROME,GA. Posts: 197 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. tell your wife i said hello----biggg __________________ Randy Payne 2837 STK, SS

01-26-2010, 01:05 PM	#4
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. Good to see that Ron ! Hope it continues !! __________________ 2894 STK

01-26-2010, 01:28 PM	#5
Don Himes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Port Charlotte, Fla. Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. Yo! Ron, I've decided to start drinking beer again, so you'll need a case of Rolling Rock added to your race supplies. Although I've started drinking again, I'm still NOT buying!!!!! Yum, Jertky and a cold Rock, what could be better. Yeah.......JERKY BOY is back!!!! __________________ Don Himes 2075

01-26-2010, 01:55 PM	#6
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,927 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. Welcome back Ron -- great that business is back again for you -- wish I could say the same . And forget about Don -- the next time I'm in Florida I'll be sure to have some Rolling Rock that I'll trade for some of the Jerky treats .......................... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

01-26-2010, 02:03 PM	#7
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. This is great news Ron! We have missed you very much. I remember the nightly cooking lessons in the "Palace". LOL. __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

01-26-2010, 08:23 PM	#8
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. Ron, always a pleasure to have you back. Maybe it's time for another U/SA shootout at No Problem. On another note I went to get a physical for SS today, and I while I was talking to my doctor (who is 20 years younger than me, but so is everyone else) told me in the last 2 weeks several companies had been sending in employment physical people who had been out of the market for over a year. So that is good news. Bring more people back . Who Dat __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

01-26-2010, 09:54 PM	#9
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. Thank you for the responses. Hey Biggg, why are you always saying hi to my wife but not me? FED387 sent you a reply, call me. Kenny, me too. The Don....... Rolling Rock....... OK........ glad that you are back. Imperial Palace hours are AM to PM and back to AM, repeat. Jack, when you are in Florida again, the deal is on. Jim, cooking lessons are now coordinated with drinking hours, only at the Imperial Palace. Jeff, I would love to attend another U/SA Shootout at No Problem. But with the expenditures for the first 4 races in a row, Belle Rose might be a little difficult. But, if we do well at those four, who knows. Answer to question............either Peyton or Drew, Dat Who Ron Ortiz U/SA Dat B Me __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

01-26-2010, 10:08 PM	#10
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 522 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story. Ron --will call u Weds PM whats a good time? you eastern or central time??? Fed387