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Is DRC or anyone else going to carry the Weekend
running of the race????????//

Hammer

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I saw a bunch of race car trailers heading north on the Florida Trnpke after leaving the PRI show in Orlando on Thursday late afternoon. Icould only assume that they were heading to Gainesville.

Casey Miles
248H "F" NHRA Stock

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John, I called 1320.go.com, they said they called the track and they wouldn`t turn on 1320go because they were setting records today, 1320go said it would be on tomorrow. Tom

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Thanks Tom

Hammer

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Any body there? Any remotes?
Records?

We're all spoiled here now!

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Great day here at Gainesville! Typical November weather for this part of Florida, cool in the evening, but warming up rather quickly as the Sun comes out, although some clouds rolled in later in the day.

A few records broken yesterday, Wednesday - Cap't Jack McCarthy is the new Record Holder in U/SA with his classic 1960 Chevy wagon. I believe there were a few others at the teardown trailer, but I'm sorry .I didn't get much information.

We all got three time runs today, and were finished before 1600. Track opens tomorrow at 0700, and we're right into the Combo at approximately 0900. Should be a good day as there are a number of quick cars here!:D

More tomorrow!

Lew

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Apparently not...I know we're spoiled but too much trouble to turn it on? Probably get some Facebook post from Rich at the end of the day then DRC tomorrow

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I would just like to thank Mr. Collins for helping us out as much as he did; however with that said it will be my first and last Open at Gainsville and I think I speak for a few other racers when I say shame on whomever was in charge of the track preparations. The test and tune session on Thursday was a disgrace and the track wasn't much better yesterday. At least half the cars left and with a minimal car count to begin with, this Open will probably be non existent soon enough. I just wonder how NHRA and the track thinks a race is suppose to grow from year to year when you can even put your best foot forward on the first go. Weather was great, had a great time seeing a few friends before seasons ends and most of us made our war to PRI. Next time the NHRA or the track needs extra money to properly prepare the track, I'm sure you can pass the hat around the pits and we will be more than happy to chip in, especially after driving over 2000 miles!

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I heard the track was terrible, many racers left on Friday. Anyone know if the SS/AH record was reset? Thanks, Dyno

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I agree with Gaffney. The track was terrible. After busting our *** to get there it was disappointing to say the least. Especially because we chose racing at Gainesville over other plans like the PRI show. What's it going to take to get NHRA to prep a track properly? You can't blame it on money because I guarantee there was more than a few racers that would have been happy to pitch in extra cash for better conditions.

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Are they trying to use VP Track Bite again?

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WE still don't know who won or how many cars were there in Stock and Super Stock. DRC has results for everything else. Sure glad I decided to do the PRI instead! Jim


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I got some early word the SS/AH cars were running some decent numbers considering the air. Wofford, Wolkowitz, Barton in the 8.40's. Teuton and Howes must have had some issues on whatever session the others ran good in. Hopkins and Hill in the low 8.30's in SS/AAAAAAA. Don't know any more and it isn't listed anywhere as of this hour.

About the track,...... there is no track operator that will ignore efforts to get and keep the best traction they can considering the conditions they are dealt.

But, if we can find a drum quick enough we are going to use VHT for my "Last Drag Race" on December 15. We will run a Stock/Super Stock Combo paralleling the SSSSSSSSSSSSA's rules. $1,000 to win, pay back 8 places and silver "Wally" to
commemorate our 25 years at the track. www.speedworlddragway.com for complete
details. (Qualify Friday, at least 1 more shot Saturday then elims.)

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Division 3 is on VHT ....and I can't believe there has not been more talk about it....there's a huge difference......if it can fix Columbus, it can fix any track.....

Take up a collection.....whatever....just do it.....

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$5.00 on entry cards would likely pay the difference. VP should do the world a favor and cease production of Track Bite. It sucks.

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my sympathy to the fast guys... i hooked great :)
however air wasnt what i expected, headwind all weekend... and we were last out friday when we had some decent air the .90's guys got it.

thanks to jim collins and company treatment was good, tech was well staffed.

jack mccarthy