The Return of Ron Ortiz, a true story.

[Ron Ortiz]

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

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Ron- sent u a PM-FED387

[RANDY PAYNE]

tell your wife i said hello----biggg

[Kenny Wigington]

Good to see that Ron ! Hope it continues !!

[Don Himes]

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]

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 ..........................

[Chris "drooze" Wertman]

Congrats !

Comebacks are just that much sweeter....makes being the "underdog" fun .....

And I wanted to thank you for your adivce Ive been meaning to drop you an line and say THANKS ! Your advice was invaluable....the Prorate flew perfect for everyone !

Thanks, and good luck Im sure well meet in person soon.

Cheers

Chris

Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

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

[Billy Nees]

Ah the elusive Ron Ortiz! Look fellow racers as nice as it would be for Ron Ortiz to be real he is just another "figment" like the Easter Bunny, Bigfoot and UFOs. Everybody knows somebody that has seen it and maybe even has a couple of blurry pics of something but it's not real.
I've personally tried to prove that the Ron Ortiz is real even spending time in hot, sticky, bug ridden fields of bamboo waiting for the Ron Ortiz to appear but it never did. I've even tried baiting it with assorted 273 parts.
Finally, driven crazy from hunger and thirst I was preparing for the end when suddenly a nice lady came bursting out of the house and gave me a beer and some BBQ wings.
No, there is no Ron Ortiz.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Ron does exist I 've seen him myself in 1999. Glad to here things are looking up for you Ron.
Mike Taylor 3601