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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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Weather forcast is clear, 61 with extremely windy conditions. Whats RP's policy on extreme windy days? Could we be limited to the 1/8 ? Accuweather is forcasting 28mph with gusts to 58mph.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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If it's windy...over 30 mph winds,then count on an 1/8 mile limit. It's for safety.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Tom, if its windy they will cut us t the 1/8 mile. the index would be somewhere 6.70-6.75 for the 10.50. For the 11.50, it was a 7.40 index...
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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That means I need to cut gas after the 330'
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetter 1
That means I need to cut gas after the 330'
You need to let off at the 60'
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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yup
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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50 mph winds.. will be a problem for 1/4 mi.. uggggggg

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003VETT
Tom, if its windy they will cut us t the 1/8 mile. the index would be somewhere 6.70-6.75 for the 10.50. For the 11.50, it was a 7.40 index...
Well, I hope it doesn't get that windy they could be wrong.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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I here there will be some precipitation too....tear's....cause some feelin's are gonna get hurt in 10.fitty
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I here there will be some precipitation too....tear's....cause some feelin's are gonna get hurt in 10.fitty
Terrel Owens is racing?
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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I really dislike 1/8th mile racing.




Originally Posted by REDGAR
I here there will be some precipitation too....tear's....cause some feelin's are gonna get hurt in 10.fitty
And the smack talk commences.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Ship that green car to another track. Sorry Alan, but now even mother nature is trying to stop that car from going down the track
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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1/8 is not that bad...that way when you get spanked it does not feel half bad
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I really dislike 1/8th mile racing.
Than never move to the deep south......
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I really dislike 1/8th mile racing.




And the smack talk commences.
Just think..half the wear and tear
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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1/8 mile racing due to wind is interesting because it seems to catch people off guard.. more mistakes on the "top end", etc.

Personally, I won't complain if Saturday rains out!
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by REDGAR
Just think..half the wear and tear
LOL...one weekend together and he is onto you.

Edgar's not as dumb as he looks.

It's a shame that an NMCA Champion is going to be crying the blues this Saturday in ten-fitty.

1/8th mile or 1/4 mile, I'm ready.

Its win light or red light and don't worry about me running the number due to wheel spin.
I plan on holding a half second in my pocket.
No more losses with .001 lights for me.

You clowns better take the stripe, cause I ain't giving it to you!
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I like your strategy Steve-oh. Hold a half second and take the stripe.

Yup that has winna all over it
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Originally Posted by REDGAR
I like your strategy Steve-oh. Hold a half second and take the stripe.

Yup that has winna all over it
Don't worry about me.
I know where I am on the race track.
The extra time is in case the cars decides to hesitate or spin or what ever.
I want to make sure that I can run the number no matter what happens.

Now pay attention, the light is where the stripe comes in.
When my light is better, I can take the stripe no matter what, even in a double break out.

Just say your prayers that you don't get lined up with me.

Chump...I mean Champ.

Going Red or Going Rounds.
Put up or Shut up.
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Sure i will put up.

I will put up the buck fifty so you can buy yourself a box of tissue. Bring me a receipt.
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