"Live" from the Western Swing - Page 16

M Cotten · 07-12-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HawkBrosMav

anybody have any info for how late or how early gates will be open to get into Sonoma later this week. I wont be there until late Wednesday or early Thursday just trying to plan out our drive and not end up in a big line waiting to get in...(like that will ever happen...ha)

Brad

they opened the gates to the holding area yesterday and they were open all night. I think they will continue to be open 24 hours. Come to gate 7

Mike

Chris Hill · 07-12-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

And now for other things seen along the road--Last evening while we were exiting to go to Walmart, a smaller SUV pulled up next to us and honked the honk. We looked over and to our surprise she was flashing her big breasts at us and shaking them at us like she was trying to make butter!!! Needless to say Larry honked back. Larry said he felt like Chevy Chase in "Family Vacation".

Come on Dad, we need pictures!

Larry Hill · 07-12-2010, 04:33 PM

We are in Weed, CA just having a high old time. I would write more, but now we're hungry!!

It has been quite a drive today. Lots of 1000'-4000' climbs, then 6% grades back downhill. Just passed Mt. Shasta. Its elevation is over 14,000'.

I have taken a lot of pics today out the window. If any of them come out, I will post them tonight.

Alan Roehrich · 07-12-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Hill

Come on Dad, we need pictures!

Chris, I'm betting Mom had the camera. But you can always dream.

danny waters sr · 07-12-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

We are in Weed, CA just having a high old time. I would write more, but now we're hungry!!

It has been quite a drive today. Lots of 1000'-4000' climbs, then 6% grades back downhill. Just passed Mt. Shasta. Its elevation is over 14,000'.

I have taken a lot of pics today out the window. If any of them come out, I will post them tonight.

Wow lot of elevation .Have you checked your race car to see if it is still breathing lol. Keep the stories coming .I'm headed to Grand Bend Canada this weekend for the IHRA Nitro (NATIONALS).Good luck to you and Patsy this week.

Larry Hill · 07-12-2010, 07:15 PM

We will be there in a couple of hours.

For a little recap of Seattle:

We met a lot of really nice people there. The 1st people we met were Dave and Lyn Rastad from Canada. He drives Shawn Kvaas's N/SA Pontiac. It was fun talking with them, plus he has a bunch of Mopars.

Then we met Phillip Marvetz and his wife Kelly. He has a Coronet with a Nascar hemi. He was telling us about all the stuff he buys on E-bay. They introduced us to the really cool people from Canada that brought in their cars and golf carts. Steve and Vicki--it was fun to meet them, too. They also introduced us to the Tiki bar people, Brad and Fran and the blender people Terry and Becky. Now that was the happening place to be! Belle Rose has nothing on these party-ers. Buckners--you would have loved the blender!

We also met lots of other really nice racers, and also Division 7 Director Mike Rice. If anyone is considering going to Seattle next year, I would highlly recommend it. But be sure you stop by the Tiki Bar at the 1000'.

07-12-2010, 07:17 PM

Man Larry... You just about gave us 427/425 guys a cardiac! AT&T made some money yesterday... Shasta and the lake are gorgeous this time of year. Wait till you get down past the Sac River a ways, It dries up quick! I will stop by Friday to visit.

Barry

Stan Perry · 07-12-2010, 08:18 PM

Larry and Patsy, I would just like to say THANK YOU for the reports and pics. Have fun and be safe. Please keep on reporting and keeping us informed.. I think National Dragster should put you on the payroll.......

Jeff Goss · 07-12-2010, 08:36 PM

Just spent a week in Mt. Shasta-have family there. City sits at about 5400 feet. Just enough to feel the thin air.

Glad you got to meet the "Tiki Bar" folks. They race at Mission-my home track.

Enjoy your trip!

K Stubbs · 07-12-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

I''m pretty sure Sorenson was running A last weekend and not going that fast most of the time. I don't think he even dipped into the nines.

And 14 on the 427/425 would require a 1.25 under pass, the HP would be instant on Monday or Tuesday, so that would already be public, and official.

You are correct Alan, it would have already been official (states in the AHFS that immediate hp change will be in effect on the Monday or Tuesday following the race), that race was the first of May.....But it was definately over 1.25 under. Funny how the LS1 stick got 12 instant HP for going less under.

07-12-2010, 04:33 PM	#153
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,651 Likes: 1,943 Liked 10,779 Times in 2,240 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing We are in Weed, CA just having a high old time. I would write more, but now we're hungry!! It has been quite a drive today. Lots of 1000'-4000' climbs, then 6% grades back downhill. Just passed Mt. Shasta. Its elevation is over 14,000'. I have taken a lot of pics today out the window. If any of them come out, I will post them tonight. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-12-2010, 07:15 PM	#156
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,651 Likes: 1,943 Liked 10,779 Times in 2,240 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing We will be there in a couple of hours. For a little recap of Seattle: We met a lot of really nice people there. The 1st people we met were Dave and Lyn Rastad from Canada. He drives Shawn Kvaas's N/SA Pontiac. It was fun talking with them, plus he has a bunch of Mopars. Then we met Phillip Marvetz and his wife Kelly. He has a Coronet with a Nascar hemi. He was telling us about all the stuff he buys on E-bay. They introduced us to the really cool people from Canada that brought in their cars and golf carts. Steve and Vicki--it was fun to meet them, too. They also introduced us to the Tiki bar people, Brad and Fran and the blender people Terry and Becky. Now that was the happening place to be! Belle Rose has nothing on these party-ers. Buckners--you would have loved the blender! We also met lots of other really nice racers, and also Division 7 Director Mike Rice. If anyone is considering going to Seattle next year, I would highlly recommend it. But be sure you stop by the Tiki Bar at the 1000'. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-12-2010, 07:17 PM	#157
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Man Larry... You just about gave us 427/425 guys a cardiac! AT&T made some money yesterday... Shasta and the lake are gorgeous this time of year. Wait till you get down past the Sac River a ways, It dries up quick! I will stop by Friday to visit. Barry Last edited by Barry Polley; 07-12-2010 at 08:23 PM.

07-12-2010, 08:18 PM	#158
Stan Perry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville Tenn. Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Larry and Patsy, I would just like to say THANK YOU for the reports and pics. Have fun and be safe. Please keep on reporting and keeping us informed.. I think National Dragster should put you on the payroll.......

07-12-2010, 08:36 PM	#159
Jeff Goss Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Burlington, WA Posts: 361 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from the Western Swing Just spent a week in Mt. Shasta-have family there. City sits at about 5400 feet. Just enough to feel the thin air. Glad you got to meet the "Tiki Bar" folks. They race at Mission-my home track. Enjoy your trip!