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Old 08-14-2013, 09:28 PM
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The rumors are 100 percent true. I (Randy Rippie) will be moving to North Carolina to own and operate DRM Parts division. The plan is to be up and running by Oct 1st, 2013 (maybe sooner) with little to no interruption in service. The shop will remain in Minnesota running at 100 percent!
North Carolina is one of the top 3 best places in the country for motorsports. I look forward to the weather, southern hospitality, weather, mountains, ocean, food, weather, meeting new people. Did I say weather? LOL
I will keep you updated as it gets closer to the transition

See y’all later
Randy Rippie
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Old 08-14-2013, 09:42 PM
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congrats on the move Randy - and best of luck with the new business !
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no more ice racing
Old 08-14-2013, 09:54 PM
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Welcome to North Carolina, the land of virgin pines and tall women!

Where are you moving to in NC, Randy? There's a covey of us in the Mooresville/Concord area.
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NICE! Congratulations on the move just watch out for the snakes!

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Old 08-14-2013, 10:11 PM
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EXCITING! Great job Randy, way to keep it movin'!
Old 08-14-2013, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Falcon
Welcome to North Carolina, the land of virgin pines and tall women!

Where are you moving to in NC, Randy? There's a covey of us in the Mooresville/Concord area.
To the Burlington area. Tall women

Randy
Old 08-14-2013, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc
NICE! Congratulations on the move just watch out for the snakes!

-Daniel
Daniel,
I have now talked to people from NC, SC, TN, AL, FL, TX and you about snakes. It's no big deal to live amongst the snakes. Before going to the mail box put on the following (don't forget any of them)
1 snake boots
2 chaps
3 nut cup
3 410 gauge shotgun
4 20 gauge shotgun
5 12 gauge shotgun
6 .22 rifle
7 .22 pistol
8. 9mm pistol
9 45acp pistol
10 a shovel
11 a whip
12 cowboy style belt
13 long walking stick
14 send the dog out first
15 and just about every type of knife out there

Indiana Jones hates snakes also, and he was a pretty cool dude. So I'm in good company.

Randy
Old 08-14-2013, 10:44 PM
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Congrats, sounds like a smart move, you will dominate the area. Keep posting pics.

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Awesome congrats Randy
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Hey I know you mentioned this before and I am sure it tugged at your heart to have to make the decision especially with the new shop and all. Best of luck in the move buddy hope all goes well
Old 08-15-2013, 09:57 AM
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Wow - 1 1/2hrs from VIR, 3 hrs from Rd Atlanta, 1 hr from Charlotte Motor Speedway, 1 1/2 hrs from CMP, 5 hrs from Roebling Rd, 1 hr from NCCARR. I hope you like tracking. Welcome.
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Congrats! I love the mail fetching gear up! You could get a walking stick with a sword in it, just for back up...

You should drop off a roll bar for me on you way through Illinois and save me shipping, haha.

I hope the family loves the new location.
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Congrats! I really thought I had you sold on coming to the best state just because you can hunt hanging out of helicopters, wearing full camo, with a fully automatic weapon.
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Cool - I live in Burlington. Where are you opening up specifically? If you need any local knowledge feel free to hit me up

Actually 1 hour from VIR
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Originally Posted by dmyers
Cool - I live in Burlington. Where are you opening up specifically? If you need any local knowledge feel free to hit me up

Actually 1 hour from VIR
I'm heading down there in a couple weeks to finalize the exact spot Starting small is the first year game plan.

Randy
Old 08-15-2013, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dvandentop
Hey I know you mentioned this before and I am sure it tugged at your heart to have to make the decision especially with the new shop and all. Best of luck in the move buddy hope all goes well
Thank you and everyone else in the circle of friends that has listen to the pros and cons of this adventure My decision tree made up over a 100 note cards spread across my living room and kitchen

Randy

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Congratulations, Randy, and best of luck with the new endeavor.

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Originally Posted by Bobby @ LG Motorsports
Congrats! I really thought I had you sold on coming to the best state just because you can hunt hanging out of helicopters, wearing full camo, with a fully automatic weapon.
It too damn hot down there for this guy. I can always jump on a plane and be in Texas in 2 hours.

Randy
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Originally Posted by Fulton 1
Congratulations, Randy, and best of luck with the new endeavor.

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