Gators, new people to party with...

Ron Ortiz · 03-02-2011, 10:03 PM

Wel I am looking at the entry list for the Gators and I see some different entries from the normal. Larry Peterson from Eugene, OR, and Mr. Brad Burton from Colorado, assuming that Scott will be there also. You all need to come by The Imperial Palace. And then there is Mr. Santangelo, I have not met you yet, but I know Phillip and Peter are cool people, stop on by. I see so many good people it just makes me excited to compete in this sport with such a variety of individuals. Top notch competitors, young and old, seasoned and newbies, even Don Garlits is running Stock. Hey, Perrone, can I get an autographed "Hello Kitty" T Shirt, and why isn't the Moreheads coming. I see Michael Beard is running this year, and the new guy, David "I can beat anybody" Hunt, should be interesting. I could go on and on about the great field of competitors at this years Gators, but only one will survive. In the mean time you all stop by the Imperial Palace and say Hi.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA welcome earthlings

Jack McCarthy · 03-03-2011, 12:04 PM

hell ron from your posts TITLE i thought you were partying with the gators... i was sure you were over the edge > drink one for me !

captain jack

Billy Nees · 03-03-2011, 12:15 PM

Ron, I see that you're going to try and ruin an entirely new generation of racers. Leave those kids alone. You can find enough of us old, already ruined derelicts to party with.

Ron Ortiz · 03-03-2011, 03:44 PM

Jack, I never though of that, partying with gators, now thats almost a croc.

Billy, I've got Beard coming over on his own free will. I have yet to corrupt him, but some times one must enlighten others to the pitfalls that could come about in their future. Do not know about Burton and Santengelo yet.

"Leave those kids alone" Sounds like a track from The Wall.

"You can find enough of us old, already ruined derelicts to party with." Yea right, you all old farts go to bed at 9:00PM, The "Jersey Mafia" closes at 9:00PM. The streets are safe. But I did keep Jim "The New Yorker" Marshall up late in Bradenton.

Any of you next generation young racers out there want to party, come to the Imperial palace, no ID required, IQ test required, bring cash or other valuable items, waiver needs to be signed, not read.

See Billy, I am not a bad person, I do have morals.

Ron Ortiz

hookdaddy · 03-03-2011, 04:25 PM

Billt or Ron, I'll be there just hanging out so if either of you need an extra hand just let me know.

Chris Barnes · 03-03-2011, 05:11 PM

Hey Mr Ortiz! I can't wait for the day that I get to race and party with you at the Gators. I grew up in Central Florida but didn't start racing until I was living out here in Seattle. I've been a couple of times as a spectator/crew with Dvorak but that isn't the same as racing. Maybe next year, but in the meantime Larry's a great rep for Division 6. His big red Chevy is a monster and he used to race a wagon. If you see him, tell him good luck from Wagons of Steel and he isn't missing anything up here!

Chris Barnes
Wagons of Steel
Stock 6621

Michael Beard · 03-04-2011, 01:40 PM

Sorry, Mr. Ortiz... the Gators aren't happening for me. I just had to withdraw from the event. All year long, I've been completely overwhelmed with my business, and the avalanche has piled up even more. There's no way that I can lose those work days next week required by the NHRA event schedule. I'm incredibly frustrated, but I don't have a choice at this point.

Good luck to all. We'll catch up again sometime.

Ron Ortiz · 03-04-2011, 06:09 PM

Micheal, sorry to hear that you are not coming, I'll have to cancel the Dancing Baers. Maybe next time. Keep working and collectng that money so you can go fuel racing.

Chris, I'll be looking for him and tell him hi for you.

hookdaddy, I can drink two beers as I have two hands, but your idea of an extra hand sounds very appealing, c'mon by Don.

Gators, counting the days.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA one, one and a half, two, .......

Duane Eiskant II · 03-04-2011, 11:05 PM

Damn it man, i was SOOOO wishing we were going this year but its not in the cards for us either

... Ron, come on up to the 4 wide nats in April, we can party there!!

Nitro Joe Jackson · 03-05-2011, 12:35 AM

I'll be there Ron, will there be a shuttle bus from the party back to the trailers so nobody gets busted, lol.
Cya there
"Nitro Joe"

03-02-2011, 10:03 PM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Gators, new people to party with... Wel I am looking at the entry list for the Gators and I see some different entries from the normal. Larry Peterson from Eugene, OR, and Mr. Brad Burton from Colorado, assuming that Scott will be there also. You all need to come by The Imperial Palace. And then there is Mr. Santangelo, I have not met you yet, but I know Phillip and Peter are cool people, stop on by. I see so many good people it just makes me excited to compete in this sport with such a variety of individuals. Top notch competitors, young and old, seasoned and newbies, even Don Garlits is running Stock. Hey, Perrone, can I get an autographed "Hello Kitty" T Shirt, and why isn't the Moreheads coming. I see Michael Beard is running this year, and the new guy, David "I can beat anybody" Hunt, should be interesting. I could go on and on about the great field of competitors at this years Gators, but only one will survive. In the mean time you all stop by the Imperial Palace and say Hi. Ron Ortiz U/SA welcome earthlings __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

03-03-2011, 12:04 PM	#2
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,318 Likes: 28 Liked 458 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... hell ron from your posts TITLE i thought you were partying with the gators... i was sure you were over the edge > drink one for me ! captain jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

03-03-2011, 12:15 PM	#3
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,485 Likes: 3,587 Liked 7,682 Times in 1,730 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... Ron, I see that you're going to try and ruin an entirely new generation of racers. Leave those kids alone. You can find enough of us old, already ruined derelicts to party with. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

03-03-2011, 03:44 PM	#4
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... Jack, I never though of that, partying with gators, now thats almost a croc. Billy, I've got Beard coming over on his own free will. I have yet to corrupt him, but some times one must enlighten others to the pitfalls that could come about in their future. Do not know about Burton and Santengelo yet. "Leave those kids alone" Sounds like a track from The Wall. "You can find enough of us old, already ruined derelicts to party with." Yea right, you all old farts go to bed at 9:00PM, The "Jersey Mafia" closes at 9:00PM. The streets are safe. But I did keep Jim "The New Yorker" Marshall up late in Bradenton. Any of you next generation young racers out there want to party, come to the Imperial palace, no ID required, IQ test required, bring cash or other valuable items, waiver needs to be signed, not read. See Billy, I am not a bad person, I do have morals. Ron Ortiz __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

03-03-2011, 04:25 PM	#5
hookdaddy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 254 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... Billt or Ron, I'll be there just hanging out so if either of you need an extra hand just let me know. __________________ Don Scholl d.scholl@comcast.net 145Y Stock - 145H Super Comp

03-03-2011, 05:11 PM	#6
Chris Barnes Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... Hey Mr Ortiz! I can't wait for the day that I get to race and party with you at the Gators. I grew up in Central Florida but didn't start racing until I was living out here in Seattle. I've been a couple of times as a spectator/crew with Dvorak but that isn't the same as racing. Maybe next year, but in the meantime Larry's a great rep for Division 6. His big red Chevy is a monster and he used to race a wagon. If you see him, tell him good luck from Wagons of Steel and he isn't missing anything up here! Chris Barnes Wagons of Steel Stock 6621

03-04-2011, 01:40 PM	#7
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... Sorry, Mr. Ortiz... the Gators aren't happening for me. I just had to withdraw from the event. All year long, I've been completely overwhelmed with my business, and the avalanche has piled up even more. There's no way that I can lose those work days next week required by the NHRA event schedule. I'm incredibly frustrated, but I don't have a choice at this point. Good luck to all. We'll catch up again sometime. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

03-04-2011, 06:09 PM	#8
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... Micheal, sorry to hear that you are not coming, I'll have to cancel the Dancing Baers. Maybe next time. Keep working and collectng that money so you can go fuel racing. Chris, I'll be looking for him and tell him hi for you. hookdaddy, I can drink two beers as I have two hands, but your idea of an extra hand sounds very appealing, c'mon by Don. Gators, counting the days. Ron Ortiz U/SA one, one and a half, two, ....... __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

03-04-2011, 11:05 PM	#9
Duane Eiskant II Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 501 Likes: 261 Liked 57 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... Damn it man, i was SOOOO wishing we were going this year but its not in the cards for us either ... Ron, come on up to the 4 wide nats in April, we can party there!! __________________ Duane Eiskant 1354 Stock/Super Stock

03-05-2011, 12:35 AM	#10
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 57 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Gators, new people to party with... I'll be there Ron, will there be a shuttle bus from the party back to the trailers so nobody gets busted, lol. Cya there "Nitro Joe" __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com