Heading south - Page 2

Robbie Welch · 01-10-2021, 08:13 AM

We ran the 1st of the double races yesterday and even though we didn't win it was a good race making it to the 5th round. We were both 008 but my opponent was dead on and I wasn't (wrong side of a good race). I didn't run the second race I have a bunch of excuses 1, I don't like night racing. 2, It was going to get cold (for here) and I though the track may go away(it didn't). 3, I'm getting older and just didn't feel like it. I wish they would of run it today but that wasn't there schedule. I just want to say Thanks to Thomas and Ralph Hester they have to be two of the most accommodating and friendly track owner/promoters anywhere and it was good to see them again. If you've never raced at Immokalee and get the chance give them a try. Its not a fancy place but I think you'll be happy you did.

Robbie Welch · 01-11-2021, 08:33 AM

Jake sorry for not responding. Our plans are to run the early Division 2 races plus the Gator Nats and the Nats at Atlanta and bracket race when I can. I want to take advantage of the open tracks. See ya at the races.

doglover44 · 01-12-2021, 12:58 PM

Any pics from the 1st race ?

Robbie Welch · 01-13-2021, 08:07 PM

A few travel photos.
Never did see one.

Saw plenty of these.

We stopped at a road side attraction.

Believe it or not this is a real Post Office Its the smallest in the USA the Ochopee Fl post office

1matcoman · 01-14-2021, 08:56 AM

Is that rig on the trailer your race car this season, Robbie? What class?

Robbie Welch · 01-14-2021, 01:49 PM

Yes it is. It runs in S/S SUPER SWAMP. hehehe

Keith 944 · 01-14-2021, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbie Welch

Yes it is. It runs in S/S SUPER SWAMP. hehehe

It may be slow but visibility is great!!!

doglover44 · 01-14-2021, 11:53 PM

Did you do anything to the car over the break ?

Robbie Welch · 01-15-2021, 08:20 AM

Nope everything's the same I had planned to make a cam shaft change but talked my self out of it until the end of is year when I'm planning to go thru it anyway. I do have two carbs with me. One I'm going to have Tony Morris go thru a gas 4500 I want to try, and a 950 Alcohol carb I've tried a few times and think may be good now (Tony didn't do the 950). I may ask him to do an Alcohol carb for testing also. I've been wanting to run my car on Alcohol to see the difference I've tried a couple times with no luck. So its off to Bradenton this afternoon for a 5K to win bracket race tomorrow.

doglover44 · 01-15-2021, 10:00 PM

Good luck Robbie

01-10-2021, 08:13 AM	#11
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,234 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Heading south We ran the 1st of the double races yesterday and even though we didn't win it was a good race making it to the 5th round. We were both 008 but my opponent was dead on and I wasn't (wrong side of a good race). I didn't run the second race I have a bunch of excuses 1, I don't like night racing. 2, It was going to get cold (for here) and I though the track may go away(it didn't). 3, I'm getting older and just didn't feel like it. I wish they would of run it today but that wasn't there schedule. I just want to say Thanks to Thomas and Ralph Hester they have to be two of the most accommodating and friendly track owner/promoters anywhere and it was good to see them again. If you've never raced at Immokalee and get the chance give them a try. Its not a fancy place but I think you'll be happy you did. Last edited by Robbie Welch; 01-10-2021 at 09:27 AM.

01-11-2021, 08:33 AM	#12
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,234 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Heading south Jake sorry for not responding. Our plans are to run the early Division 2 races plus the Gator Nats and the Nats at Atlanta and bracket race when I can. I want to take advantage of the open tracks. See ya at the races.

01-12-2021, 12:58 PM	#13
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 489 Times in 227 Posts	Re: Heading south Any pics from the 1st race ? __________________ Jake Biermann

01-13-2021, 08:07 PM	#14
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,234 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Heading south A few travel photos. Never did see one. Saw plenty of these. We stopped at a road side attraction. Believe it or not this is a real Post Office Its the smallest in the USA the Ochopee Fl post office Last edited by Robbie Welch; 01-13-2021 at 08:12 PM.

01-14-2021, 08:56 AM	#15
1matcoman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 340 Likes: 822 Liked 350 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Heading south Is that rig on the trailer your race car this season, Robbie? What class?

01-14-2021, 01:49 PM	#16
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,234 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Heading south Yes it is. It runs in S/S SUPER SWAMP. hehehe

01-14-2021, 11:53 PM	#18
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 489 Times in 227 Posts	Re: Heading south Did you do anything to the car over the break ? __________________ Jake Biermann

01-15-2021, 08:20 AM	#19
Robbie Welch Live Reporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Golden Beach Maryland Posts: 1,234 Likes: 55 Liked 262 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Heading south Nope everything's the same I had planned to make a cam shaft change but talked my self out of it until the end of is year when I'm planning to go thru it anyway. I do have two carbs with me. One I'm going to have Tony Morris go thru a gas 4500 I want to try, and a 950 Alcohol carb I've tried a few times and think may be good now (Tony didn't do the 950). I may ask him to do an Alcohol carb for testing also. I've been wanting to run my car on Alcohol to see the difference I've tried a couple times with no luck. So its off to Bradenton this afternoon for a 5K to win bracket race tomorrow.

01-15-2021, 10:00 PM	#20
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 489 Times in 227 Posts	Re: Heading south Good luck Robbie __________________ Jake Biermann