"Live" from our Autumn Leaf Tour 2013

[Greg Hill]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Well our tour plans have changed! First round this morning against Brad Plourd, the car got up so high it almost flipped over and Larry had to get out of it. It bent the oil pan, but no leaks on the track. The fenders and doors hit and popped some paint off. So now we are headed home and take everything apart and see what all is hurt. Hopefully we will make it to St. Louis and then on with our trip, but we will have to see how bad it is when we get home. I hope someone at least got a picture! I was up in the stands yelling "sh*****"!

You better tighten those shocks up. The air is getting better.

[butch8908]

Sorry to hear that. Wish I had been there for the photo opt.. I'm going to send you disk to the business address unless you pm me another one. Good luck with the repair and hope nothing major hurt.

[david ring]

Originally Posted by butch8908

Good luck with the repair and hope nothing major hurt.

I'm sure we all feel that way!

[Larry Hill]

Now for a little advice --don't be stupid like me and race a wheel-standing car without wheelie bars! Here are some pictures of evidence of where it was on the bumper.

[Larry Hill]

[butch8908]

Here are a few more pictures from Friday's Qualifying rounds. Mickey Whaley, Tom Sheehan, Joe Lisa, David Barton, Clay Bullard, Emily Volkman, Raymond Skipper, Mike Volkman, Byron Worner.

[Kegracing]

Larry, I was going to post a smart az$% reply about enjoying the ride(in the car, not on way home)... but seriously, hope nothing is hurt too bad. That had to be one heck of a wheelstand!
Paint you can fix or at least patch pretty quick (and race without if needed!).
Hope we all get to see the pic's. I am stuck at home watching football (ROLL TIDE) and having a drink or several for all of you racing.
Good luck getting repaired and back on tour soon.
We appreciate the post and pic's!
Good luck and safe travels.
Ken

[Ken Miele]

I'm home now but I do have some more photos from yesterday's action. The traction yesterday was awesome as you know from the photos posted. Thanks Mark Lyle and crew for an excellent job on the starting line.

I was so sorry to here about Larry's damaging wheelstand. It was the talk of the pits along with Jeff Myers COPO. I hope to see Larry and Patsy back on tour.

This first batch is the finals in FS classes along with second round of stock.

[Ken Miele]

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