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Old 05-12-2018, 09:35 AM
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Great job Rich
Old 05-16-2018, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by folsomlarry
Great job Rich
We were all there at the birth of a legend

Be sure to have a good psychologist in the Rolodex for the day that Carrie takes you.

Seriously, nice work, dude.

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Old 05-16-2018, 08:59 AM
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Nice showing Rich, and I share your reluctance at the drags session.
Old 05-24-2018, 10:51 PM
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Congratulations and great going from a local driver that has recently taken possession of Bill Brinkop's blue Z. I may have to drive it from Pleasant Hill when it needs your shop's special attention. Thanks for being close by in the valley. Dirk
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Default Belated CONGRATS!!

Hello Rich and Carrie,

I have been very much out of the loop in anyting car related and most everything else as well.... but this is not about me.

I am both proud and honored to say....... I knew you guys way back when...

I am sure all of your victories were the result of hard work, mack daddy skills, great sacrifice and steadfast dedication do the goals.

BRAVO BRAVO TO BOTH OF YOU!!!

-Phil - GreekPT
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Great Job Rich, Congratulations, it sounds like an awesome weekend.
I'd love to come out and watch you race some time, I'll keep my eyes and ears open.
This is just another reason why one should bring there Corvette to Able Chevrolet for your servicing needs.
Can't wait to bring mine back.....Rich A
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Nice Congrats!
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Rich is in Colorado racing this weekend. Looking forward to updates.
Old 07-08-2018, 01:56 PM
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Hey Rich,
You are such a fine driver and we are all so proud of you. Thanks for helping so many people with our "remedial 101 attempts" to follow in your vortex. I did enjoy the day I spent with all of you at T.H. in May. This was my first time on the full course with my '06 Z and I'll hope to do that again next year. I'm now driving Bill Brinkop's previous blue Z, so thanks for helping him set that car up for our tracks. Can I ask you a question regarding Sears Point? What has been your personal best time around that course with a long apex on corner 7? I know when people break 2:00, they are pretty quick. Just wondering what your best has been there? If you are more comfortable answering my with a PM, please do. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Dirk Miller
Hey Rich,
You are such a fine driver and we are all so proud of you. Thanks for helping so many people with our "remedial 101 attempts" to follow in your vortex. I did enjoy the day I spent with all of you at T.H. in May. This was my first time on the full course with my '06 Z and I'll hope to do that again next year. I'm now driving Bill Brinkop's previous blue Z, so thanks for helping him set that car up for our tracks. Can I ask you a question regarding Sears Point? What has been your personal best time around that course with a long apex on corner 7? I know when people break 2:00, they are pretty quick. Just wondering what your best has been there? If you are more comfortable answering my with a PM, please do. Thanks
Thanks for the kind words. I actually met a guy up at Lake Almanor that knew you and said you took him around TH a while back. He was there with one of our neighbors and got to talking about cars over a couple beers.

I have not been to Sonoma in 4+ years and not with anything close to the current set up in the car. Last I remember running there was on the regular course (carousel) and I think it was a 1:45. I'd imagine with the way the car is setup now that would be at least 3-4 seconds faster than it was several years ago.
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Congrats buddy!
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Rich, how did Pikes Peak go? Inquiring minds want to know.
Old 07-12-2018, 01:54 PM
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Default Way to go Rich!

Congrats to a great racer/person!
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Originally Posted by moose.b3
Rich, how did Pikes Peak go? Inquiring minds want to know.
The weekend went well. I ended up 3rd and had a decent points score. It was really hot so I parked the car half the day on Sunday. It wasn't worth the additional couple points that were to be gained from beating the crap out of the car. It was nice being able to hang out, help Carrie and not have to put a race suit on in the 100+ degree heat.
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