Turkey Trots

John Leichtamer Jr · 11-30-2012, 11:22 AM

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

Hammer

Casey Miles · 11-30-2012, 11:56 AM

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

Tom Moock · 11-30-2012, 03:43 PM

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

John Leichtamer Jr · 11-30-2012, 07:51 PM

Thanks Tom

Hammer

Mark Yacavone · 11-30-2012, 10:46 PM

Any body there? Any remotes?
Records?

We're all spoiled here now!

Lew Silverman · 12-01-2012, 01:00 AM

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!

More tomorrow!

Lew

Larry Sullivan · 12-01-2012, 09:13 AM

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jmcarter · 12-01-2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Moock

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

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

SS/GSI · 12-01-2012, 03:29 PM

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!

Dyno · 12-01-2012, 03:52 PM

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

11-30-2012, 11:22 AM	#1
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Turkey Trots Is DRC or anyone else going to carry the Weekend running of the race????????// Hammer

11-30-2012, 11:56 AM	#2
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 703 Likes: 127 Liked 488 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots 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

11-30-2012, 03:43 PM	#3
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots 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 __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

11-30-2012, 07:51 PM	#4
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots Thanks Tom Hammer

11-30-2012, 10:46 PM	#5
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,114 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots Any body there? Any remotes? Records? We're all spoiled here now! __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

12-01-2012, 01:00 AM	#6
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots 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! More tomorrow! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

12-01-2012, 09:13 AM	#7
Larry Sullivan Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 340 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Turkey Trots http://www.dragracecentral.com/Serie...MMIT&Filter=30

12-01-2012, 03:29 PM	#9
SS/GSI Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 292 Likes: 79 Liked 756 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots 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! __________________ Kevin Gaffney 1123 SS/GA

12-01-2012, 03:52 PM	#10
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 915 Likes: 1,132 Liked 682 Times in 203 Posts	Re: Turkey Trots 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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