"Live" from the Western Swing - Page 2

chris3racing · 07-02-2010, 07:31 AM

Larry, you folks have fun and be safe. I know you will enjoy this trip. I was just thinking how much fun this must be. My wife and I did that in 1971 just before our son, first child, was born. We quit and sold everything after that west coast trip. That was nearing the end of what we recall as the Match Race days and racing every night somewhere. We are now back into racing again with my son and grandsons and yes the same young lady who traveled with me everywhere back then. I am going to Bristol in October will be the first time there in over 35 years.

Again be safe and enjoy the trip. It is really nice of you guys to share your adventure on the web site.

west coast · 07-02-2010, 08:51 AM

A lot of die hard mopar guys in the northwest you are about to meet at Pacific raceways, I will be there in a Ford. Enjoy the drive Montana is a long state to drive through, the western part and Idaho to spokane are bueatiful as is western Washington. Drive safe.

Larry Hill · 07-02-2010, 10:34 AM

Well we stopped and fueled up outside Kansas City and Larry made the first mess of the trip. When he went around to put the nozzle on the other side, the drivers side nozzle came out and spewed diesel all over the side of the truck. So he had to get out the hose and clean it all up. Hopefully that is the worst screw up of the trip. LOL

Hey Paula Cotten, We bought diesel for $2.69 at one of your QTs. We got 7.56 mpg for that fill-up. Pretty good!! Paula, we are looking forward to seeing you and Mike at Sonoma. We will have to try out some of that CA wine!

The topography here in NW MO is rolling hills. Pretty country. Oh Larry said the best cars seen in the weeds so far was a 64 Dodge Polara outside Concordia, MO. Also a 67 Mercury Cougar outside St. Joseph.

Geerhead55 · 07-02-2010, 12:45 PM

Patsy,,,Not too sure which way you're coming,,,Montana is a long ride through if you're using I-90,,however you may be coming a different way, such as I-80 to I- 84 then to I-5 and north from Portland, still very senic. Let us know how you've mapped it out.
Today its raining and in the 60s,,but better weather coming next week. Enjoy your Fourth of July weekend on the road, I'd love to make a trip like that someday.
Catch you later,,,,Danny Durham

Larry Hill · 07-02-2010, 01:16 PM

Put this under the heading of strange things seen on the road: In northern MO--2 people on bicycles towing a canoe on a dolly.

Awful things seen and smelled: In Iowa--corn drowned in the fields from the flooding of the Missouri River. The price of corn whiskey's gonna be up this winter!

roseracing · 07-02-2010, 01:52 PM

If you thought you smelled something bad, just wait until you roll through Sioux City, IA! Referred to as the town of 7 smells. And not one of them is good.

Anyway, if you need to stop near Sioux City, let me know. Enjoy Thunder Valley in Marion, SD. I grew up there as a kid watching my dad race. A lot of good memories there. I know alot of racers planning on racing there this weekend. It should be a blast.

Good Luck and maybe we'll see you in Earlville again.

Thanks,
Brad Rose
Rose Racing

Tom Meyer · 07-02-2010, 06:43 PM

Going to drive up sat and watch no car yet, will have c12 c11 at the track with Bick and Monty Jones. If I have time I will bring a bottle of wine for miss Hill for her pit reports. Hope to see everyone tomorrow. Tom

M Cotten · 07-03-2010, 09:20 AM

Patsy, Glad to here you stopped at the QT and had a good experience. I retired from QT yesterday after 35 years. This is my retirement trip, same deal I preferred a racing trip to a cruise. I too look forward to sharing CA wine with you. We are leaving next week to be there early, I will start tasting the CA wines to make sure everything is OK! Keep us posted and safe travels. Paula

Chris Hill · 07-03-2010, 01:01 PM

AT&T may have more bars in more places, but not in Marion, SD!

Mom and Dad made it there Friday afternoon around 4pm, but they have not had cell or internet service since leaving the interstate. They will post when they have coverage again.

Kirk Morgan · 07-03-2010, 04:54 PM

Not to change the thread, but congrats to Paula on retirement from kirk and the rest of the Div. 4 boys and gals.

07-02-2010, 07:31 AM	#11
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Larry, you folks have fun and be safe. I know you will enjoy this trip. I was just thinking how much fun this must be. My wife and I did that in 1971 just before our son, first child, was born. We quit and sold everything after that west coast trip. That was nearing the end of what we recall as the Match Race days and racing every night somewhere. We are now back into racing again with my son and grandsons and yes the same young lady who traveled with me everywhere back then. I am going to Bristol in October will be the first time there in over 35 years. Again be safe and enjoy the trip. It is really nice of you guys to share your adventure on the web site.

07-02-2010, 08:51 AM	#12
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 576 Likes: 4 Liked 118 Times in 48 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing A lot of die hard mopar guys in the northwest you are about to meet at Pacific raceways, I will be there in a Ford. Enjoy the drive Montana is a long state to drive through, the western part and Idaho to spokane are bueatiful as is western Washington. Drive safe.

07-02-2010, 10:34 AM	#13
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Well we stopped and fueled up outside Kansas City and Larry made the first mess of the trip. When he went around to put the nozzle on the other side, the drivers side nozzle came out and spewed diesel all over the side of the truck. So he had to get out the hose and clean it all up. Hopefully that is the worst screw up of the trip. LOL Hey Paula Cotten, We bought diesel for $2.69 at one of your QTs. We got 7.56 mpg for that fill-up. Pretty good!! Paula, we are looking forward to seeing you and Mike at Sonoma. We will have to try out some of that CA wine! The topography here in NW MO is rolling hills. Pretty country. Oh Larry said the best cars seen in the weeds so far was a 64 Dodge Polara outside Concordia, MO. Also a 67 Mercury Cougar outside St. Joseph. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-02-2010, 12:45 PM	#14
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Patsy,,,Not too sure which way you're coming,,,Montana is a long ride through if you're using I-90,,however you may be coming a different way, such as I-80 to I- 84 then to I-5 and north from Portland, still very senic. Let us know how you've mapped it out. Today its raining and in the 60s,,but better weather coming next week. Enjoy your Fourth of July weekend on the road, I'd love to make a trip like that someday. Catch you later,,,,Danny Durham

07-02-2010, 01:16 PM	#15
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Put this under the heading of strange things seen on the road: In northern MO--2 people on bicycles towing a canoe on a dolly. Awful things seen and smelled: In Iowa--corn drowned in the fields from the flooding of the Missouri River. The price of corn whiskey's gonna be up this winter! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-02-2010, 01:52 PM	#16
roseracing Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Sioux City, NE Posts: 108 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing If you thought you smelled something bad, just wait until you roll through Sioux City, IA! Referred to as the town of 7 smells. And not one of them is good. Anyway, if you need to stop near Sioux City, let me know. Enjoy Thunder Valley in Marion, SD. I grew up there as a kid watching my dad race. A lot of good memories there. I know alot of racers planning on racing there this weekend. It should be a blast. Good Luck and maybe we'll see you in Earlville again. Thanks, Brad Rose Rose Racing

07-02-2010, 06:43 PM	#17
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 900 Likes: 51 Liked 301 Times in 105 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Going to drive up sat and watch no car yet, will have c12 c11 at the track with Bick and Monty Jones. If I have time I will bring a bottle of wine for miss Hill for her pit reports. Hope to see everyone tomorrow. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

07-03-2010, 09:20 AM	#18
M Cotten Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Patsy, Glad to here you stopped at the QT and had a good experience. I retired from QT yesterday after 35 years. This is my retirement trip, same deal I preferred a racing trip to a cruise. I too look forward to sharing CA wine with you. We are leaving next week to be there early, I will start tasting the CA wines to make sure everything is OK! Keep us posted and safe travels. Paula

07-03-2010, 01:01 PM	#19
Chris Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 653 Likes: 8 Liked 238 Times in 25 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing AT&T may have more bars in more places, but not in Marion, SD! Mom and Dad made it there Friday afternoon around 4pm, but they have not had cell or internet service since leaving the interstate. They will post when they have coverage again. __________________ Chris Hill https://ihmusedparts.com

07-03-2010, 04:54 PM	#20
Kirk Morgan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 193 Likes: 0 Liked 52 Times in 30 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Not to change the thread, but congrats to Paula on retirement from kirk and the rest of the Div. 4 boys and gals.