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Well we aren't exactly "Live" yet, but we should be leaving KY in another couple of hours. We are headed to Cecil, GA for the points race, then Gainesville for the Gator Nationals, then on to Belle Rose for the Sportsnationals and the Combo race! I can't wait to get out of here and hopefully leave the tornados behind. One hit less than 75 miles from here this morning. It looks like the weather is going to be pretty good for Cecil. Rain possible on Saturday, but great other than that with really nice weather on Sunday and even Monday. With lots of people that are going to be there being on their way to Gainesville, hopefully Monday would be a day to finish up if the weather gets too bad.

More later after we get on the road!

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Well we made it all the way to Murfreesboro, TN last night and stayed at one of the quietest Walmarts ever. After a good night's sleep we are back on the road at 7:30 this morning. Oh, Allen and Kevin we waved at you as we drove thru this morning. Garmin says we are about 370 miles away, so should arrive around 4 their time this afternoon. I will be posting if we see anything interesting along the way!

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see you on the big road.look me up. i have something for you. biggg

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We're here! We're here! Nothing like the smell of race fuel and rubber!! We are parked in a nice spot on the pavement! Hopefully it doesn't rain, but if it does, we are ready. They are still running test and tune. We are going to try to get teched today, since tech doesn't open til 9 in the morning and that is the same time that we run! Those seen here: Nitro, Jim Roberts, Ed Bednaz, Jimmy and Sandra Parker, Jim and Pam Marshall, Country Dog and Cooter, Mickey Whaley. I haven't been out and talked to anybody yet, so I will have the scoop later.

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Well we have the new seatbelts and window net in and have passed tech and are ready to run tomorrow. The Combo race begins with 2 time trials then racing around 1. If you don't run the combo, there are no time trials tomorrow, but you can set a record. So I guess you have to be running the combo to set a record. Anyway, this appears to be a great track. Lots of pavement for parking. We will see how the track is tomorrow. Some were having trouble hooking today. Talked with Sandra, Pam and Donna tonight getting caught up a little.

Kentucky basketball is on now playing Georgia, so I have to cheer our # 1 team on. GO CATS!!!

More tomorrow!

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Well this morning it is overcast and misty here in Cecil. They have called Super Street up and Combo is next. I don't hear any jet dryers running, but there is a lot of dampness in the air. We are already running about a half hour late in getting started, but it is not supposed to rain today at all. Now tomorrow is a different story. Maybe an inch or two. I went out for a ride on my golf cart this morning to get a look at the track and it seems to be a very nice layout. (Oh, the first cars just went down the track.) There is no qualifying today. Only the Ultimate Races and test and tune this afternoon. So if you want runs today it is $200 to enter the Combo race, or $100 for testing later. I think most people are gambling the extra $100 to win $5000.

More later.

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We had 34 stockers and 25 super stockers go down for the Jeff Taylor Enterprises Combo race. Air was 1250' DA with 88% humidity. We went 10.50 in B/SA. More later.

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We are down to 4 cars in stock and 4 cars in Super stock. We got eat 2nd round. Could not run our number plus Jim Boudreau treed us. Left is Dustin Lowell, Rich South, Kenny Schindler, Tim Lowe, Bill Fiest, and others I can't remember right now.

They have now decided to give everyone a time trial tonight if you want it. It will not be a qualifying run.

More later.

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Results are posted in Drag Race Central.
DRAG NEWS tab... not LODRS.

http://www.dragracecentral.com/Serie...es=DRAG-SUMMIT

I just found them and thougth I'd pass the news on.

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Round 2 on DRC is wrong on Boudreau's run. He beat us and not Tim Gillespie. I haven't seen Tim here at all.
Patsy

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Hey Randy, thanks for the Larry Hill license plates! He needs to get them on. We could sure use that .15 that you said they were worth!

They have announced the schedule for tomorrow. We are to get 2 qualifying runs, then run 1st round. But with the rain that is scheduled to get here, we will do well to get a run! I took a few pics today that I will post later. I must be out of practice. I didn't even think about taking pictures til late this afternoon! It's really bad to get old and forgetful!

Patsy

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Here are a couple of pics from today:

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...12/sgmp088.jpg
Buggs Dennis

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...12/sgmp089.jpg
Bob Dennis

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...12/sgmp087.jpg
Stan Perry

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Stan will drive anything won't he, lol

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It is overcast this morning, but we haven't seen any rain yet. Looks like we might have a window til about noon--then rain til 7 am tomorrow. Stock starts out at 9, so hopefully everyone will get at least 1 run before it begins.
More later.

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Bad weather headed your way. Tornado watch. Spread the word.

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We just made our first run with it sprinkling. Super stock is running now, but the storms are headed our way quickly. They have already announced for everyone to get their awnings in and everything up and out of the way.
54 cars went down this morning. Dean spun badly on the line. Probably from the rain. Casualty from yesterday was Bill Skillman with transmission problems. Ray had the bad radial wobble in his super stocker. But when I went by yesterday, they were putting the bias tires back on. Brandon Wilkinson broke a push rod.

Getting ready to watch tv the rest of the day. Any good basketball games on??

More later.

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Patsy, Duke and N.C tonight at 7

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Go UNC !!!!!!

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Thanks, we are on hold now--probably til tomorrow.

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They have pulled the plug for today. Most of the severe stuff has moved out, but now we just have lots of rain. So now we can take a nap or drink~~

As far as track prep yesterday and today, it has been really good. Lots of laying down rubber and even sprayed the entire track before comp and top dragster and sportsmen.

Las Vegas could take a lesson from South Georgia as far as scheduling and trying to get the race in. Looks like we won't get to run any more until tomorrow, but at least they were going to try to get it all in.

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It's still raining!!! But our local college team just won the OVC championship game! Go Murray State # 9, now 30-1.

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Here's what happens when you sit in your motorhome for 6 hours while it is raining:

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o...12/rain003.jpg

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Patsy, I see you all have a heads up 1st rd. Good Luck!:D

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Patsy, it was a treat to meet up with you and Larry yesterday. Wish the weather was more cooperative, but I guess we just have to make the best of it. I even got to meet Nitro Joe down by the scales this morning.




Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. :D

RIP Mark Graham & WB Hutto

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Catching flies I see.

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Hey Chad You are right ,,,,,,But it sure is better than being at work.. But I'm having fun also,,,,See you soon.

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Jeff is trying to come up with something to add to this post, but a picture is worth a thousand........ah you know. LOL. glad all is well over in Ga.

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See ya next week Stan

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Patsy,

Revenge is best when served cold!


Remember Santa Clause is watching YOU!!!!!

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Sure glad Patsy's camara doesn't have sound :-x jim

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I was wondering what sounds were coming out of that great abyss! Jim:eek:


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8:00 am and the track crew is scraping the track.

Its a beautiful day, sunny and very few clouds in the sky, temp is in the low 40's. Yesterdays 6.5 tail wind is now a headwind, ET should be quicker and MPH slower.

No schedule is up but all the the .00 classes, .90 classes, Comp, and the Top D&S have not been down the track. It looks like first round will be this afternoon.

The pavement in the pits is starting to dry. SGMP has plenty of pavement and very good drainage. Everyone seems to have a good pit area.

This track is a very good facility and is a good stop before the Gators.

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It is cold and windy with the wind out of the north today. Since we don't run til some time this afternoon, I am going to try to get some pictures. But there aren't too many cars out yet!

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A few shots from this morning. Not many people had unloaded yet.

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday001.jpg
Jim Marshall F/SA

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday002.jpg
Drew Skillman SS/AA

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday003.jpg
Bill Skillman BB/SA

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday004.jpg
David Rampy and his super stocker

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http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday006.jpg
Steve Comella SS/AH

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday007.jpg
Kevin MacNicol E/SA

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday008.jpg
"Wild" Bill Feist A/S

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday009.jpg
Jorge Canero J/SA

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http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday010.jpg
the birthday boy--Mike Walter GT/JA

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday011.jpg
Lance Pinto B/SA

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday012.jpg
Trevor Weiss's B/S

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday013.jpg
Jimmy Spell GT/K

http://i368.photobucket.com/albums/o.../sunday005.jpg
Ronnie Dutton GT/MA

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Neat Pics Larry! Say, tell Wild Bill he could be staying in a nice Showhauler down there! I will deliver.

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They just announced the race will be 1/8 mile now! Bummer. That's two in a row! (Gainesville) Jim

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Wow, again?

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The wind is really bad--head, crosswind!!