Heading south

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!!!

Robbie Welch · 01-17-2021, 08:48 AM

Well the bracket race at Bradenton didn't end as I'd hope. In the 4th round dude put a 6 pack on me and I was done at the start with a .029 light. I started out good with a .008 light putting some numbers in the box for the next round I lost the tree and never could get it back? So now its going to be a wait for the NHRA Div 2 race at Orlando (I can't wait to see old friends). I think I'm going to start a new feature in these post's. I'm going to pick a car of the race photo. I see a lot of cool car's going to different tracks and some times you see a car that just makes you stop and check it out here's the pick from Bradenton. It's a Studebaker and is way cool. I talked to the owner but as you can imagine I can't remember many details (going to have to start writing them down)

more photos to come. I have to transfer them off my phone.

Keith 944 · 01-17-2021, 10:09 AM

Dude that is sweet!

Dewdlebug · 01-17-2021, 10:22 AM

Looks like y'all are enjoying yourself. Hopefully the weather continues to warm up too. Always enjoy your post. Keep it up.

01-10-2021, 08:13 AM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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	#5
1matcoman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 342 Likes: 839 Liked 355 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Heading south Is that rig on the trailer your race car this season, Robbie? What class?

01-14-2021, 01:49 PM	#6
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

01-17-2021, 08:48 AM	#8
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 Well the bracket race at Bradenton didn't end as I'd hope. In the 4th round dude put a 6 pack on me and I was done at the start with a .029 light. I started out good with a .008 light putting some numbers in the box for the next round I lost the tree and never could get it back? So now its going to be a wait for the NHRA Div 2 race at Orlando (I can't wait to see old friends). I think I'm going to start a new feature in these post's. I'm going to pick a car of the race photo. I see a lot of cool car's going to different tracks and some times you see a car that just makes you stop and check it out here's the pick from Bradenton. It's a Studebaker and is way cool. I talked to the owner but as you can imagine I can't remember many details (going to have to start writing them down) more photos to come. I have to transfer them off my phone.

01-17-2021, 10:09 AM	#9
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,193 Likes: 1,162 Liked 1,877 Times in 577 Posts	Re: Heading south Dude that is sweet! __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

01-17-2021, 10:22 AM	#10
Dewdlebug Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 124 Likes: 2 Liked 23 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Heading south Looks like y'all are enjoying yourself. Hopefully the weather continues to warm up too. Always enjoy your post. Keep it up.