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NASA13
01-10-2007, 05:24 PM
You do not want to miss this one!


http://www.ruethracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=32

Click above for details^^^^^^^^^^^

GlennCMC70
01-10-2007, 05:53 PM
sweet!
could be a nice early B-day gift to me.

mitchntx
01-10-2007, 06:26 PM
May 12 and 13?

Man, that is cutting it close for me. The schedule says the plant outage is supposed to end on May 9th.

If it runs long ... :cry:



Spell checked for the anal retentive.

jeffburch
01-10-2007, 06:59 PM
Also, it's Mothers day weekend.
jb

GL, when's your b'day?

GlennCMC70
01-10-2007, 07:08 PM
normally around the Memorial Day weekend.

Waco Racer
01-11-2007, 09:38 AM
May 12 and 13?

Man, that is cutting it close for me. The schedule says the pant outage is supposed to end on May 9th.

If it runs long ... :cry:

Where do you work that you don't have to wear pants? Nevermind I don't need to know. 8)

mitchntx
01-11-2007, 09:50 AM
Hint: Doh!

jeffburch
01-11-2007, 11:49 AM
PCA Mayfest is May 5-6.

There is a heard of renegade Mustangs headed up there that weekend.

jb

Waco Racer
01-11-2007, 12:07 PM
I know Mr. Burns is a tight wad but I can't believe he would make you go without pants until May 9th. Mr. Smithers however.....eeeww.

David Love AI27
01-11-2007, 06:35 PM
Rueth Racing teams up with Scott Stevens and COMMA to create the
1st Annual-"Pit Happens" Race Weekend!

See you there!
Corey and Lisa

Hey, is this event being held on asphalt???? or is it a passin' in the grass event???... Are we gonna have a fishin' tournament, too??? I know, I know you explained the "pass on the grass" thingie I just couldn't resist..

NASA13
01-11-2007, 09:32 PM
Rueth Racing teams up with Scott Stevens and COMMA to create the
1st Annual-"Pit Happens" Race Weekend!

See you there!
Corey and Lisa

Hey, is this event being held on asphalt???? or is it a passin' in the grass event???... Are we gonna have a fishin' tournament, too??? I know, I know you explained the "pass on the grass" thingie I just couldn't resist..

I only condone passing Glenn on the grass because he hates it so much.

Fishin tournament is on!!!!!

mitchntx
01-11-2007, 09:42 PM
Now I understand why your car is Dorito yellow. Makes perfect sense, now.

y5e06
01-12-2007, 08:40 AM
Fishin tournament is on!!!!!
I guess I'll have to go then! Trucker hats, bags of cheese doodles, and ratty cut off jeans are required attire for the fish tourney?

NASA13
01-12-2007, 09:44 AM
Fishin tournament is on!!!!!
I guess I'll have to go then! Trucker hats, bags of cheese doodles, and ratty cut off jeans are required attire for the fish tourney?

HAHAHA
Sorry Morgan, but you have to go either way. However, I am glad to hear we can finally get some pics of you in those Daisy Dukes you love to wear.
<Music on>" Look at that dude with the daisy dukes on " <off>

donovan
01-12-2007, 11:12 AM
Count me in...

DD

chris-CMC#35
01-12-2007, 02:41 PM
Corey,

Okay to post a link to this thread on the NASA-RM site? We were trying to get all of the AI and CMC folks to come to Hallett that weekend, might help if they know it will be more fun than usual.

-chris

AI#97
01-12-2007, 03:51 PM
PCA Mayfest is May 5-6.

There is a heard of renegade Mustangs headed up there that weekend.

jb

Yep! :wink:

Lisa
01-12-2007, 04:41 PM
If anyone wants to post on other websites to generate some “competition” for the event... here are the bare bones to copy and paste.

Also.. tell the wives that it is time to get to know your mistress and drive your car in the Powder Puff race! We have all kinds of surprises for the ladies that weekend too... flower delivery and tons of warm fuzzies (along with some decent track treatment, for a change…cough...MSRH)

1st Annual ”Pit Happens” Road Racing Appreciation Weekend!

Two days of racing, trophies given daily; Appreciation Party for crews and families with live music and food, Powder Puff Race, Pit Car Race and prize give-aways.
DATE: May 12 & 13th, 2007!
LOCATION: Hallett Racing Circuit (OK)
RUN GROUPS: Open invititation! (Big AI/CMC and Spec Miata interest already!)
EARLY REGISTRATION COST: $250
PRACTICE DAY or STREET CARS: $95/Day

NASA13
03-29-2007, 10:01 AM
http://www.ruethracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=32


^^^^^Here is a new link for Hallet ^^^^^

y5e06
03-29-2007, 01:00 PM
you forgot to list/organize the fishing tournament... :lol:

NASA13
03-29-2007, 03:03 PM
Oh yes.
Morgan, thank you for volunteering.
Morgan will be heading up the fishing tournament.

Not much room in that pond for your big fly set up MD.
You might have to break down and buy a Bass fishing set up.
Dont forget your waders. I got pretty wet last year.

mitchntx
03-29-2007, 03:06 PM
How about a pit bike challenge?

NASA13
03-29-2007, 03:15 PM
Absolutely.
There will be a pit vehicle race.
Thanks for volunteering to head that up Mitch. You guys are really stepping up to the plate today.

Not sure of the rules yet so please forward them to me after you make the first draft.
Kids and Adults together or seperate??
Little red wagons in tow are encouraged for infants and toddlers.

Famous last words:
"What is the worst that could happen. "

michaelmosty
03-29-2007, 03:58 PM
How about a pit bike challenge?

I want to see Burch race around the track on his "beach-cruiser"!!! :P

NASA13
03-29-2007, 04:36 PM
I would love to see some races.

Burch on the beach cruiser VS Donovan and his little bell. .....ring ring... ring ring. That is the only way to see who is truly faster, since they are in different classes.

I would also like to see Glenn on his itty bitty Mini bike VS ?????...

....Adam on roller blades? :lol:




http://www.photo.net/photo/pcd0155/gay-parade-20.jpg

Adam "too busy to race" Ginsberg^^^^^

http://www.dailyhaha.com/_pics/mini_bike_4_sale.jpg

Glenn prepping for the race^^
He thought the bike would be worth more if he could win.

mitchntx
03-29-2007, 08:48 PM
Oh this one has much humor, he does.

http://bitterhag.com/images/BTK/YodaCat2SmCrop.jpg

just_some_kid
03-29-2007, 08:52 PM
if the shoe fits......

NASA13
03-30-2007, 09:38 AM
Love the Yoda cat. LMAO

jeffburch
03-30-2007, 10:30 AM
I'm in the mood for chickens.
http://www.texicanracing.com/nasatx/JeffBurch/ITM.mp3

jb

NASA13
03-30-2007, 12:05 PM
simply beautiful.
Makes me sleepy just hearing it.

marshall_mosty
03-30-2007, 12:16 PM
I can't believe I listened to the whole thing.....

mitchntx
03-30-2007, 12:21 PM
Kinda makes you feel like getting up, taking a cold shower and eating a spoonful of lard, eh?

raybob9289
03-30-2007, 06:12 PM
I hope the Powder Puff race is on Sunday because the 5 foot
anti-christ otherwise known as Mrs. Raybob will wreck my Camaro.

mitchntx
03-30-2007, 09:07 PM
I found this picture of her ...

http://brainbullets.net/images/updates/051014devil_cat.jpg

NASA13
03-30-2007, 09:22 PM
I hope the Powder Puff race is on Sunday because the 5 foot
anti-christ otherwise known as Mrs. Raybob will wreck my Camaro.

Just keep her away from Lisa and all should be good.

We actually are taking precautions to keep your car quite safe. Have no fear.

raybob9289
04-01-2007, 05:21 PM
Hey Mitch,
Where did you get the picture of my wife?
See you'all in Okey.
Later Dudes,,,

chris-CMC#35
04-01-2007, 07:07 PM
So who from Texas is going to Hallett?

Corey/Lisa, any chance of posting a list of attendees?

see ya,
chris

jeffburch
04-01-2007, 08:45 PM
Me.

jb

NASA13
04-01-2007, 10:39 PM
So who from Texas is going to Hallett?

Corey/Lisa, any chance of posting a list of attendees?

see ya,
chris

Ok I will start working on that.

For those of you who are probably going and have not RSVP or registered. Please go ahead and at least RSVP so we can get the schedule completed.

JB, I dont think you RSVPed yet


Go here to RSVP or Register

http://www.salesfrenzy.net/ruethracing/

Off the top of my head, we have Brooks, Donovan, Scott and Skip. David Love and several of his cars. We have 9 Stock cars, 4 from colorado so far, You (Chris), JB, Boudrouex and about 10 of his cars, Glenn is a definite maybe. Mostys are maybes. =) Morgan Dawdy is definite, Mitch is a maybe.
Hoping Varner and Covini and Liebbe and Bell will make the trip.
Nick's car be ready??
Irwin?
Warhorse??
cooke?
Tanner?
Spinny?
Mixon?



I am sure I am forgetting several, and I will check the list.
Anyone who didnt get listed please announce your presence.

mitchntx
04-02-2007, 04:13 AM
It's really looking like I will be there. Things are progressing well here AND at the TnT yesterday.

GlennCMC70
04-02-2007, 07:06 AM
thats a big no on Nicks car.

jeffburch
04-02-2007, 07:43 AM
RSVP'd,
payed up.

See yall there.

jb

AllZWay
04-02-2007, 09:49 AM
Corey.... As much as I would love to do this event. I really like Hallett....it just isn't in the budget for this year.

Sounds like it will be the funnest event of the year......but I am barely going to make all the Nasa events.

NASA13
04-02-2007, 10:19 AM
Corey.... As much as I would love to do this event. I really like Hallett....it just isn't in the budget for this year.

Sounds like it will be the funnest event of the year......but I am barely going to make all the Nasa events.

Budget smudget.
I would love for you to be there. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I have some tires etc and you can draft me all the way in to town to save on gas.

Rob Liebbe
04-02-2007, 10:33 AM
Unlikely that I will be there. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :x :x

marshall_mosty
04-02-2007, 11:43 AM
Corey,
I'm out due to family/work/budget/car not ready...

I'll have to wait for June to get my jollies.

Nick
04-02-2007, 05:33 PM
e trip.
Nick's car be ready??


We would REALLY like to make this event. Hallett is a blast.
Due to many circumstances, the car won't be ready.
Do this event again and we'll be there for sure!

NASA13
04-02-2007, 06:10 PM
e trip.
Nick's car be ready??


We would REALLY like to make this event. Hallett is a blast.
Due to many circumstances, the car won't be ready.
Do this event again and we'll be there for sure!
Thanks Nick. Sorry your car wont be ready.
We said 1st Annual and we mean it.
I will be honored to throw this party every year.

mitchntx
04-02-2007, 08:05 PM
Due to many circumstances, the car won't be ready.


Hey ... gig-ing us on the internet won't make things go any faster.

Like telephone workers, we're getting paid by the hour ... 8)

jeffburch
04-02-2007, 08:42 PM
Cinch it up MW!!!!!!!! :lol:
jb

raybob9289
04-18-2007, 05:08 PM
Hey Texas Boy's, we will be @ Okey in Force.
AI/CMC Rocky Mountain Region.
here's are list is as follows
For Sure;
RayBob Coleman AI
Tommy Schlender AI
Kent Thornberry AI
Shane Mulleavy CMC
Cody Powell CMC
Shaun Grossnickle CMC
Chris McCombs CMC
Possible;
Corey Andersen AI
Johnny Ellis AI
Dave Fesenden CMC

Its a 9 to 10 hour tow for us to man!

jeffburch
04-18-2007, 05:32 PM
WOW!
Very Nice RB!
I'm looking forward to a great time with the Rocky Mountain Dudes.
I hope more locals can make it.

RoadRace-a-paloosa

jb

edit
I just spoke with one of my goobers who ran Hallett last weekend.
Track was completely repaved and has a lot grip.
Smoother than Britney Spears'.................uh....well ... you know.

mitchntx
04-18-2007, 06:59 PM
I need to get my insurance check so I can get some gear.

Can I race in my skivvies?

Todd Covini
04-19-2007, 12:04 AM
Damn...wish I could make it!!!
RayBob and the Renegades are well worth the trip!!!

Have fun guys and we look forward to the report, pics and videos!!!

-=- Todd

NASA13
04-19-2007, 12:05 AM
I need to get my insurance check so I can get some gear.

Can I race in my skivvies?

Just like a teenage "heart throb" to try and paint a picture of himself in skivvies to draw attention to his physique.

To answer your question, just get there and let us know what gear you need.

Todd Covini
04-19-2007, 12:07 AM
[quote=mitchntx]I need to get my insurance check so I can get some gear.

Can I race in my skivvies?

Just like a teenage "heart throb" to try and paint a picture of himself in skivvies to draw attention to his physique.
quote]

Lisa...does Corey know that you're using his internet account at this late hour? :oops:

Lisa
04-19-2007, 12:57 AM
Oh trust me, boys... that was all Corey. If it were up to me, I'd have you all racing in your skivvies! Guess we would know who had extra 'ballast' that way, huh?

Here is the current tally for our group... Oklahoma AI/CMC is catching Texas AI/CMC with several Texans still on the fence.

Registered:
Rueth
Donovan
Skip Smith
Scott Smith
Burch
Morgan
Boudreaux (X2)
Brooks
Mitch
McComb (claiming you a Texan!)
Micheal Mosty
Love (X3)

+9-10 Rocky Mountain cars!

Other Run Groups:
9-13 stock cars
TX & OK Spec Miata
TX & ARK Spec 7

On the Fence: BOYS?????
Landrum
Capps
Lyons
Covini
Cooke
Warhorse
Love (X2?)
Pederson

Shaping up to be bigger than the last NASA race @ Hallet, which fell on Father's day... with no extras! Besides, this is great practice for Nationals with so many of you from different regions!

cjlmlml
04-20-2007, 08:28 AM
I would love to be there, however

1. car is torn apart

2. I will be in Mexico at:

http://www.mayanbeachgarden.com/Rental_Homes_RobinNCamille.html

3. Someone broke into my truck and stole - 2 helmets, driving suit, hans device, driving shoes, spiral notebook with f body race prep notes.

GlennCMC70
04-20-2007, 08:53 AM
as i posted before, i would not be making this event. not worth the risk towards the TX season Championship in CMC and it also falls on Mothers Day. i do enough stuff that revolves around me already, so that day will revolve around my mother and the mother of my kids. sorry. i'm sure this event will be a total blast, and i'll be talked about as usuall.

you guys be safe and give those "out of towners" something to go home and shoot for. :P

mitchntx
04-20-2007, 12:33 PM
will revolve around my mother and the mother of my kids.


How do you know they WANT you around?

GlennCMC70
04-20-2007, 12:46 PM
will revolve around my mother and the mother of my kids.


How do you know they WANT you around?

because all your lap times belong to me, thats why. :P

Lisa
04-20-2007, 02:10 PM
Glen, this isn't that tired old "I quit but I know you'll miss me" thing again, is it? You know that appraoch is played out, right?

Just kidding. You will be missed. And we will miss the “Go Daddy, GO!” more than anything…. But if you want Mother’s day done right, bring her to the track (where a Mom planned it!). We will be pampering the ladies and having so much fun track-side that you should hope the wives that don’t come aren’t mad for being left out! No guilty racing on our watch, just pure racing and family fun.

For those of you that are coming, let us know if you want in on the trackside flower order for Sunday. We put in our order the week before!

GlennCMC70
04-20-2007, 02:46 PM
no drama. i take and take as my wife gives and gives for me to race. i'm just trying to be more thoughtfull these days and thankful that i get to race at all, much less 6-7 times a year.

cjlmlml
04-20-2007, 03:39 PM
Can I still talk about Glen that weekend if I am not at Hallett?

GlennCMC70
04-20-2007, 03:44 PM
Can I still talk about Glen that weekend if I am not at Hallett?

it hasnt stopped any other Ford driver in the past, why single you out. :wink:

mitchntx
04-20-2007, 04:49 PM
no drama. i take and take as my wife gives and gives for me to race. i'm just trying to be more thoughtfull these days and thankful that i get to race at all, much less 6-7 times a year.

OK ... who hacked Glenn's ID?

raybob9289
04-20-2007, 05:56 PM
Come on Glenn Landrum, Sounds like the mother of your children will have a blast. I told Cody Powell hes fast but he's not as fast as you and JB. I am bringin the mother of my children (5 foot antichrist) so I can get her some flowers. And she hates racing!!!!!

GlennCMC70
04-20-2007, 06:00 PM
use Jeff as a guide. i'm about .1 seconds slower than his best lap. been that way for 2+ years now.

jeffburch
04-20-2007, 07:21 PM
I'm bringing Bev AND Mom!
Help me now!
I'm in fun cruise mode prior to summer tear down/Nat prep.
Have a passenger seat in.
I won't be in CIU mode.
But if the 70 (or the 2 or 28 or 9 or 95 or 11 or 8 or 5 or 5F or 1 or 19 or 10 etc) showed up I might........CIU.

jb

Wirtz
04-20-2007, 08:39 PM
But if the 70 (or the 2 or 28 or 9 or 95 or 11 or 8 or 5 or 5F or 1 or 19 or 10 etc) showed up I might........CIU.

jb

CIU?? What is CIU? Ahhh, I get it, Cr*p in underwear.... ewwww.

:D

jeff

jeffburch
04-20-2007, 09:12 PM
That's funny.
Boudreaux must re-record the T-Bird song now.
Crap-Crap-Crap.......Crap-in-und-er-ware!......I'll make it!
http://www.argentlab.com/nasatx/misc/Sainch%20it%20Up.mp3

jb

GlennCMC70
04-20-2007, 10:03 PM
i was thinking "crap it up!"

David Love AI27
04-22-2007, 09:07 PM
Oh trust me, boys... that was all Corey. If it were up to me, I'd have you all racing in your skivvies! Guess we would know who had extra 'ballast' that way, huh?

Here is the current tally for our group... Oklahoma AI/CMC is catching Texas AI/CMC with several Texans still on the fence.

Registered:
Rueth
Donovan
Skip Smith
Scott Smith
Burch
Morgan
Boudreaux (X2)
Brooks
Mitch
McComb (claiming you a Texan!)
Micheal Mosty
Love (X3)

+9-10 Rocky Mountain cars!

Other Run Groups:
9-13 stock cars
TX & OK Spec Miata
TX & ARK Spec 7

On the Fence: BOYS?????
Landrum
Capps
Lyons
Covini
Cooke
Warhorse
Love (X2?)
Pederson

Shaping up to be bigger than the last NASA race @ Hallet, which fell on Father's day... with no extras! Besides, this is great practice for Nationals with so many of you from different regions!


Major revision:

Love (X1)

Amber is moving to N. Carolina and Jason has a new job...

The 27 car is still horseless but I made 3 runs in the 10 car today and no more overheating problems or fuel tank leaks... on the down side the sn95 lower "A" arms cause major tire rub and welded spider gears make for some interesting drifting... I gained a ton of respect for you fox body guys... very twichy and out of control through most of the corners...

AS I was leaving, an elderly couple came over said I was an "awsome driver" and put on a "great show".. I didn't have the heart to tell them that the truth is I was not doing much driving... more like going for a ride...

Am I the only idiot driving all the way from Houston?????

chris-CMC#35
04-23-2007, 08:36 PM
McComb (claiming you a Texan!)



gosh - I feel so loved, being claimed by two different states... and trust me, Texas and Colorado really are different...

:lol:

-chris

chris-CMC#35
04-23-2007, 08:38 PM
Boudy,

Great to see that you're coming. Are you able to bring along a few radios? You may make a sale or two, hint hint.

thanks,
chris

GlennCMC70
04-23-2007, 10:15 PM
McComb (claiming you a Texan!)



gosh - I feel so loved, being claimed by two different states... and trust me, Texas and Colorado really are different...

:lol:

-chris

i'm sure as i too have had the oppertunity to meet the "2 dudes". i'm sure you miss home.

Tommy55
04-24-2007, 08:26 AM
McComb (claiming you a Texan!)



gosh - I feel so loved, being claimed by two different states... and trust me, Texas and Colorado really are different...

:lol:

-chris

i'm sure as i too have had the oppertunity to meet the "2 dudes". i'm sure you miss home.
What's up with that?? are we really that bad. Guess we'll have to come down there and show guys some colorado hospitality.
I went to high school outside Dallas. Texas is a great place to be, Butt, Colorado is great also. I don't think that's fair judging us after one meeting at Hallett. :(

mitchntx
04-24-2007, 08:34 AM
I always thought that Colorado was Texas annexed. I see as many Texas plates there as I do Colorado.

Tommy, when glenn forgets his medication, he gets a little testy. And taking his medication is a condition of his parole.

8)

Tommy55
04-24-2007, 08:39 AM
Thanks Mitch. My feelings were deeply hurt. Some of the guys up here are going to a sensitivity class. Maybe Glenn could join them :D Just kidding Glenn, or am I ? :P

GlennCMC70
04-24-2007, 08:47 AM
man, you drive a green chicken and you have thin skin? wow!
no worries Tommy. you guys are good people in my book. wish i was goingto Hallett. you guys have fun.

raybob9289
04-24-2007, 10:52 AM
All AI/CMC Drivers must attend sensitivity training as ordered by Nancy Pelosi. :lol:

Todd Covini
04-24-2007, 08:35 PM
Both Dudes in one thread!!!
I love it!!!

I missed the fun at Hallett with you guys but the times at Mid-Ohio were a blast! Nothin' like a good prison tour for the AI/CMC guys, huh RayBob/Tommy!

-=- T

Adam Ginsberg
04-24-2007, 08:50 PM
Sorry to miss this most kick-assed event, Lisa. We'll actually be in Austin from 1-14 May.

You guys have fun - no rub'n, Raybob!! ;)

raybob9289
04-25-2007, 08:07 AM
Both Dudes in one thread!!!
I love it!!!

I missed the fun at Hallett with you guys but the times at Mid-Ohio were a blast! Nothin' like a good prison tour for the AI/CMC guys, huh RayBob/Tommy!

-=- T

Todd,
The Ohio prison was a good time. Aren't you goin to be at Hallet?

Todd Covini
04-25-2007, 11:24 PM
It doesn't look good for me to attend the "Mother" of events, Raybob.
Seems like every year that Hallett comes up, no matter who's running it, my plate is way too full to make the trip.

This year my parents will be in town and I'll have important kid stuff to attend to. If something changes I'm there sooo fast, but right now...don't look good.

-=- Todd

Cody Powell
04-26-2007, 07:28 PM
Hey Texas Dudes,

Hide the women and children the RM region is a comin your way.
I am signed up and getting amped to race and hang out with the Texas speedsters. If Chris is any indication you guys must be ok.



Just a couple of questions....


1. where is the first turn?

2 what's the track record?

raybob9289
04-27-2007, 07:58 AM
Cody,
It looks like the Texas Dudes are all scared of us. Lots of them just ain't gonna show up.
Must be all that sensitivity training we've been goin to!

I feel so sensitive!!! 8)

jeffburch
04-27-2007, 11:48 AM
Turn one is the 1st one after the go flag.
I dunno about the record. :P

jb

Lisa
05-05-2007, 10:24 PM
PIT HAPPENS SCHEDULE!

http://www.ruethracing.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=30

y5e06
05-09-2007, 09:21 AM
ok, so what is the best way to get to the track? at TWS someone (GL, JB?) mentioned a short cut (avoiding tulsa or some such thing).
details? Coming from Austin I assume 35E is the standard route... I hate going through Dallas

md
never been to Hallett

GlennCMC70
05-09-2007, 09:34 AM
35(E or W) to OKC. take 44 east to Tulsa. take and follow 99 north. 99 is @ Starns and ?????, cant remember, just go north.

BSharp
05-09-2007, 09:43 AM
There are two ways from Dallas. I live in Carrollton and I take the 75/69 eastern route. People think it is longer but not much. From my house the I35 route is 307 miles, the 75/69 route is 318 miles. Friday rush hour in OKC can be bad, rush hour in Tulsa is not bad at all.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=75006&daddr=muskogee+ok&sll=34.542762,-96.745605&sspn=3.34344,5.108643&ie=UTF8&ll=34.461277,-95.575562&spn=3.346708,5.108643&z=8&om=1

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=muskogee+ok&daddr=hallett+ok&sll=35.9487,-95.681245&sspn=0.410786,0.63858&ie=UTF8&z=10&om=1

mitchntx
05-09-2007, 10:13 AM
ok, so what is the best way to get to the track? at TWS someone (GL, JB?) mentioned a short cut (avoiding tulsa or some such thing).
details? Coming from Austin I assume 35E is the standard route... I hate going through Dallas

md
never been to Hallett

When will you be coming through the DFW area?

I'm leaving Granbury around 7am on Friday.

I'm thinking of trying a different route and avoid the toll roads. I'm gonna try 35N past OKC and take 51 east. 51 parallels Cimarron and intersects 99 about 15 miles south of the track.

The town of Jennings is a couple miles south of the track.

jeffburch
05-09-2007, 10:29 AM
Coming from Austin I would do 35W thru Ft. Worth.

In OKC do I44E aka Turner Turnpike.
Don't do the Cimmeron.
On the Turner get off at the McDonalds at Stroud. Go north thru Drumright up thru Jennings. Road is a little narrow but is the way to go from OKC.

Glad to here your making it Morgan.
Should be a fun weekend.

jb

y5e06
05-09-2007, 11:25 AM
Thanks guys for all the replies.
Actually I've taken the 75/69 route before last time I went to St. Louis. Very nice route if you want the scenic way, which we did. I think there would be way too many small towns with slow downs & stops on the way when pulling a rig. Right now I believe I'll follow JB's directions. I prefer the smothest shot w/ the least amt of stops. Although Mitch's planned route doesn't sound bad either.

Anything to lookout for such as land marks, strange roads, etc when trying to spot the road leading to the track?

I'm looking forward to the event. I *plan* on leaving some time Thursday before 11am so as to miss DFW rush our and hit hallett before night fall. I drive really really slow w/ my old rig (as a side note, fuel prices suck with the old 454). It is gonna be a long drive.
I'll be out there for Friday's run sessions as well.

jeffburch
05-09-2007, 12:33 PM
North of Jennings, you'll be curving to the left and uphill. Armco barriers to protect severe slopeing shoulder drop offs. There is signage for the road to the track (which is to the left). But by the time you read it's too late if going too fast. If you make it to the Cimmeron Turnpike you went too far.
BTW, it's worth the drive hehe.

jb

GlennCMC70
05-09-2007, 03:58 PM
i fully expect to see lap times from the CMC guys better than the 1:29.6xx JB posted way back in '06. w/ the new surface, sould be some added grip and smoother braking zones.
i look forward to the post race comentary.
you guys have fun and be safe and dont let those "2 Dudes" pick on ya too much. i really wish i was going, but my plate is just way to full right now. and i'm not sure how i'm going to get to Nationals this year money wise, so i have had to cut stuff out where ever i can.
i hope this is the 1st annual of many more to come.

Adam Ginsberg
05-09-2007, 04:34 PM
From my experience, the fastest way to Hallett is I-35 North to I-44 East ( Turner Turnpike, towards Tulsa ), exit Stroud, take the 99 North....just as JB describes. Track will be on your left side, just before the Cimarron Turnpike. From my house, I've done the trip in 4 hours.

The 99 is a bit narrow ( one lane each way ), but you can really cruise thru there.

Don't follow Bud's directions - he's on crack. ;)

Have a great weekend guys...wish I could go.

AllZWay
05-09-2007, 04:37 PM
I sure wished I could afford to go..... right now I don't have a tranny anyway, so it wouldn't have mattered.

But you that go have a great time and keep off those pesky tire barriers.

I hope to make the SECOND Annual Rueth Racing Extravaganza. :D

BSharp
05-09-2007, 04:40 PM
Say what you will Adam, if you live between 75 and 35 both ways are about the same. The Indian Nation Tpk has a 75 mph limit and you can do 80 without a fear of a ticket.

Boudy
05-10-2007, 04:55 PM
Can anyone bring an old set of belts for my passenger seat?

Boudy

michaelmosty
05-11-2007, 08:55 AM
Can anyone bring an old set of belts for my passenger seat?

Boudy
Boudy,

I won't be able to make the trip but I have an old set that I ran last year that you can have. I'm not sure if you have already left or not but if you need them give me a call, 972-897-1424.

mitchntx
05-13-2007, 10:35 PM
Made it home ... finally!

Saturday was a bad day. Lots of contact and some carnage.

A driver missed a shift exiting The bitch and I didn't. It was a hard lick.
It moved my impact beam back to the lower core support, squeezing off all air flow to the radiator.

Using a come-a-long, a big Donovan hammer and a Rueth welder, I had something that resembled a nose back on the car after a couple hours wrasslin' with it.

However, the car never did cool as well as it did on Friday. so ...

Sunday was a totally different story. Clean racing from everyone as far as I know.

I was driving 11/10s just trying to stay up with Jeff. He was just toying with me though ... giving me false hope, I'm sure. When my car reached 235 on coolant, I pedaled back in an effort to race another day. And on the last 2 laps, it was sputtering a bit coming out of 6.

R2 standing start I got a good jump and raced Corey hard for a couple laps. But, Corey the sly fox, used an out of class car to screw my line and he motored off into the sunset.

Late in the day, someone said my transponder wasn't working and hadn't the whole day. I never saw a time sheet. Can someone confirm this please?

Corey and Lisa along with the great gang at Hallett put on a great show. I was impressed with how smoothly it ran. Saturday was a bit out of control, but it all got reeled in on Sunday and made up for it.

The mom's were pampered and well cared for. Bev made a freezer of ice cream each day, Holly and Stephanie tried their best to corrupt my wife, but I rebooted her OS on the way home.

The Colorado guys was a hoot! Lots of nice cars ... and I think I finally met someone who spins more often than Adam. ;) It was great to see Chris McCoomb once again. A really great guy. Thanks for all your help Saturday evening.

Finally thanks to Argent Labs for making this weekend possible. You are the man.

just_some_kid
05-13-2007, 10:40 PM
YEAH, DEFINATELY A FUN WEEKEND

donovan
05-14-2007, 03:00 AM
We finally made it home...

Corey and the Gang, are stuck just outside of OK City... He called me when I was in Ft Worth and said his truck blew another EGR cooler and sucked in coolant, hydro-locked the engine... :cry:

They were close to a hotel and were going to pack it in for the night and see about getting the truck to a dealer in the morning.

Holly and I had a great weekend. The old trusty #7 ran great all weekend as I pushed it hard every lap, I never let up from green to checkered flag for every race session. Fun stuff.

It was great hanging out with everyone and seeing the dudes from Colorado. Good times!

Corey and Lisa put on a great weekend!!!

Also, I would like to thank Argent Labs for being a great sponsor of the event, I will get some great use out of the race radios, I can't wait to use them in my car!!! Thanks again!

David D.

jeffburch
05-14-2007, 01:41 PM
Where do I sign up for next year?!

My neck/shoulders are pretty sore from all the track time.

Thank you Rueth Racing and Robert Boudreaux!

jb

Cody Powell
05-14-2007, 02:35 PM
What a great weekend of racing, I had a blast getting my butt kicked by some really cool Texas dudes. Now I get why you guys are so fast, you are all reeeaaally fast and that just makes you all better.

Many thanks to Corey and Lisa for putting this together you are a class act.

And to Boudy for the support of the event.

I will for sure be there next year(just don't put it on Mothers day).

Cody

Todd Covini
05-14-2007, 02:51 PM
"Texas- The Center of AI/CMC Racing in the U.S."

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Todd Covini
05-14-2007, 02:52 PM
Wish I could have made it, guys!
Another Hallett-less year for me.

-=- T

donovan
05-14-2007, 04:54 PM
Cody, it was great meeting you and the others again this year. I will be there again next year for sure!!!

I want to give Raybob a third shot at beating me there...

I'm 2-0 so far!!! 8)

David D.

y5e06
05-14-2007, 05:01 PM
Wow, what a full weekend. Here is my long winded, foggy account of what went on from my viewpoint:

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

I arrived 8pm Thursday to a great sunset after sloshing through a rain storm on I-44 E of Okie City. I was greated by two corner workers, a father and son duo, scott, and a 50lb turtle up at the covered spots. No other racers were to be found except for a Legends guy around the corner and down the hill somewhere.

I ran 4 sessions on Friday burning up around 20 gallons in fuel, I guess you could say I got my moneys worth for the bargain $95 Friday entry fee. There were probably no more than 10 cars on track total for most of that day. Some time that morning Lisa (#13L) found a 1lb box turtle which was affectionately named Buford T. Hallett, and appropriately placed in a box and kept all weekend as a mascot. Disappointingly though, even after much discussion the turtle races for the weekend never occurred. I was guaranteed a podium spot with B.T.H. as a ringer.

On Saturday while coming in from the 2nd practice session I noticed a really bad exhaust manifold sound from the car. Upon closer inspection it looked as if it might be a valve train issue. Dr. Doolittle (D Donovan) waltzes up, turns an ear toward the offending passenger valve cover, has a quick, indiscernible conversation with the ‘bird and proclaims it to be a broken rocker arm stud or loose rocker. After pulling the belt & alternator (required on LT1s), and valve cover it became clear the #8 intake rocker was listing off to the side. The top of the self-locking rocker arm NUT had broken allowing it to back off thereby loosening the rocker. We checked the rocker, pushrod and stud and all was ok. I ran around the pits for about 10 minutes only to discover with all the GM boys showing up no one had a spare rocker nut. #13 had run down to the track shop and found a couple Grade-8 speed nuts that would fit. After much lamenting we decided it was best to just use both of those nuts, locking them both securely in place. At this point the call was made for Qual. I tried to get the car back together but there was no way I was gonna make it. I started DFL for R1.

R1 was fun, did some battling with #9 that left #95 a little thinner on the left side quarter & a little darker on the left side door. We both decided to occupy the same time-space coordinates going up the hill to Turn-4. Everyone knows that’s a major violation and asthetic damage ensued.
Holy heck did I have to battle #55 all weekend. R1 was just the start. We both made major mistakes and swapped positions more times than honeymooners on the big night. I earned a nice big donut on the LF fender when I stuck the nose in as Mr. Radio got loose in a corner too. Finished 5th on that one I think.

R2 wasn’t as much fun. The main highlight is I became “The meat in a mustang sandwich”. Going into The Bus Stop (T2) #13 decides to take an inside look by way of late braking…. Very late braking. Errr, too late braking. He over shoots the corner to the inside as we turn the corner comes back on to track facing the wrong way. Danger Will Robinson, Danger! The inevitable happened as we team mates did our best imitation of Eskimo Kisses while Boudy crashes the party bringing up the rear. Much hand waving, fist pumping, finger pointing, and yelling took place in the following 2 seconds. Worked my way to a 3rd place in that race. Again that darn Black & White gave me fits. The visiting #22 from CO also put up a good showing & did well with a 2nd place. The beautiful #95 was no more. Hood LF was bent, headlight cover was mangled, bumper cover had a big ol’ slice about 2’ long, The nose support smashed (again!), and some underlying corner metal relocated. Thankfully no damage to frame rails, oil cooler, or radiator. It looked real ugly. The rear cover had a minor tear and didn’t quite line up as it should as well as the trailing edge of the LR quarter near the tail light looked to be rolled under some. I did my best arts & crafts work taping the cover back up and straightening the metal for the next day. I wasn’t happy.
Sunday was a little better. However, at the start of the 1st hot lap in the qual session I heard a grinding noise from the right side. I nursed it around and into the pits. After pulling off the RR tire #13 spotted a missing caliper mount bolt. He found a replacement in his stash of Secret Mustang Bolts box. EGADS! I can’t believe I have a Mustang part on my car. It apparently helped. I started DFL, again, as I didn’t get a qual lap in.
It was a beautiful start for R3 as I picked off 2 CO guys by the 1st corner, and got the 3rd by the time we came back around to Start/Finish. #13 unknowingly had throttle body problems reducing him to Driving-Miss-Daisy speeds allowing an easy pass on lap 4. Off in the distance I see that dang #55 again. How long is this race? I try to hit all my marks to reel him in. Slowly the distance closed. I kept studying the flag stand hoping for yet another lap. Finally on lap 8 I monopolize on a mistake and took P3 from #55. Just up ahead I see the sole LAW representative as he concentrates on staying with #3. Again I am reduced to just hitting my marks and pleading with the flag man for yet another lap. After 4 laps I eventually catch #9 and camp out behind his bumper looking for an opportunity. Finally the flag man gives me the finger. You know, for 1 to go. I’m work as hard as I can just to take the fastest line and get an opening. The race is almost over for God’s sake. I finally find it as Mitch scrubs off too much speed defending and P2 is mine. With half a lap to go I hold him off and keep it.
Man, that was a great race. Probably the best performance of my career, and the most memorable behind the night race at MSR-H back in early ’06.
R4 had great potential. Old #3 decided to forfeit his pole position start in favor of a more challenging DFL try. I tried to hang with AI #7 as he feathered the throttle for entertainment but in the end #13 and eventually #3 both took me and I drop to P3 for the final finish.

It was a great weekend. I’m very happy I attended. You an add me to the list of TX folks that proclaim Hallett as their favorite track. I’m glad to finally meet and race ALL of the CO boys.

Thanks Rueth Racing (except for R2! :wink: ), Scott & the Hallett crew, and all the other sponsors.

chris-CMC#35
05-14-2007, 05:30 PM
Made it back to Colorado Springs today - we took it easy and stayed in Salina on Sunday night. Total miles: 2370.5.

But this total doesn't include the many miles around Hallett, with a great bunch of folks. It was super to see all the Texas and Colorado drivers, and to finally get to run Hallett. What a hoot!

Big kudos to Corey and Lisa, Boudy and the entire crew at Hallett.

Had a blast in R3 with Corey, and Mitch & Boudy in R4.

And Morgan: put a lid on the "Driving Miss Daisy" cracks. That's all the juice my orange car has, and it was barely enough to keep up with Corey in R3. :x

Looking forward to Pit Happens II, and seeing everyone again down the road.


-chris

Boudy
05-14-2007, 05:51 PM
Wow! Great write up Morgan.

First off, "Sorry Mitch." For those of you who don't know, my limping tranny jumped out of 3rd exiting the Biatch. Then, I hurridly stabbed it into 1st (aarrrgggg!) and had to go fishing for 2nd. Right about that time, Mr. Warren comes knocking on my rear. Sorry again dude.

I finished 4th in R1, R2, and R3 when my laptimes should have given me a couple podiums. Mistakes, mistakes, mistakes. Oh, and that damn red car... Geese! All Morgan did was sit back there and wait for me to goof and take advantage of it.

I was forced to run R4 in 3rd gear when my shifter went south in L2. However, I was pretty pleased running 1.33's in 3rd gear.

All in all it was a great weekend and I thank everyone who hosted and participated. It was great. Jordan even drove for the first time and now she'll be completly unbearable to live with. I asked her to see her 3rd place powder puff medal and she said, "NO, go win your own. Oh, wait, you can't."(while laughing as if she was funny) A monster has been created.

Congradulations to David Donovan for winning the Argent Lab radio package with the most consistant lap times and to Jeff Burch who piloted the Argent Lab #3 to a clean sweep weekend.

Boudy

donovan
05-14-2007, 06:30 PM
Morgan, Great write up!!! :D


Wow! Great write up Morgan.

First off, "Sorry Mitch." For those of you who don't know, my limping tranny jumped out of 3rd exiting the Biatch. Then, I hurridly stabbed it into 1st (aarrrgggg!) and had to go fishing for 2nd. Right about that time, Mr. Warren comes knocking on my rear. Sorry again dude


I just watched my in-car... Uhhm... I was in the right place at the right time, I got that on video somehow, and after I pass, you can see the 'slight' dent in MW's nose in my rearview.


Congradulations to David Donovan for winning the Argent Lab radio package with the most consistant lap times and to Jeff Burch who piloted the Argent Lab #3 to a clean sweep weekend.


Thanks again for sponsoring the event, I can't wait to try the radios out at my next event!! WOW, I'm so excited. Thanks again.

David D. 8)

Rob Liebbe
05-14-2007, 06:52 PM
David posted that Corey was stuck in Oklahoma City last night. I talked to Corey this afternoon to see how he was coming along and at about 6 pm he was stuck at exit 477 on I35 somewhere near Denton. His cell is 512-657-6024 if anyone can help him out, give him a call. He needs to ferry family, trailer, and broke down truck at least 60 miles to his parents' house.

AllZWay
05-14-2007, 07:37 PM
Great write-up Morgan.... Really sorry to hear about the damage though. :cry:

just_some_kid
05-14-2007, 08:07 PM
Mistakes, mistakes, mistakes.


http://i9.tinypic.com/62szkgw.jpg

donovan
05-14-2007, 09:10 PM
David posted that Corey was stuck in Oklahoma City last night. I talked to Corey this afternoon to see how he was coming along and at about 6 pm he was stuck at exit 477 on I35 somewhere near Denton. His cell is 512-657-6024 if anyone can help him out, give him a call. He needs to ferry family, trailer, and broke down truck at least 60 miles to his parents' house.

Here is the lastest update:

Corey was able to get the truck to Jeff Burch's Mechanics house with the trailer. They are going to leave the truck and trailer there for the time being, I guess to see what is wrong and get it repaired.

Boudy is transporting Corey, Lisa and the crew back to Austin tonight.

This was as of 9:05 PM.

I love this group!
I will keep you posted if I hear anything else.
David D.

mitchntx
05-14-2007, 09:15 PM
Very good folks indeed.

Todd Covini
05-14-2007, 09:17 PM
Sheesh...tough breaks!
Gotta be tiring after wrenching on the car for a week...runnin' an event and then having to deal with commute troubles on the scale of Team Warhorse!!!

Get 'em home boys and girls!

-=- T

jeffburch
05-14-2007, 09:21 PM
Richard Painter.
He is an AI competitor here in Tx.
Cresson '07 was his 1st event.
His son will be at the track any day in his new Mustang.
Has a machine shop in Euless.
Did mine and GL's motors.
Has worked with CL as well.
He lives just minutes from where they broke down.
Yes, this is a great group. The best.

jb

AllZWay
05-14-2007, 09:34 PM
Awesome... Kudos to Boudy and Richard.

jeffburch
05-14-2007, 10:02 PM
Just spoke w/Boudy.
Painter Cavalry showed up with a dualie AND a 3/4 ton.
Towed the whole shooting match to the Painter Fort.
Boudy has the whole FamDamily including Charlie the Dog and are headed South to Austin.
I hear the trumpet da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-di-da-di-da-daaaaaaa

jb

Todd Covini
05-14-2007, 11:22 PM
http://home.att.net/~carriagerides/haywagon.jpg

donovan
05-15-2007, 06:36 AM
I talked with them last night when they were about 5 minutes out, I assume they made it in okay.

Thanks again to Boudy and Richard.

David D.

Boudy
05-15-2007, 07:49 PM
Well, I'm back from Austin. Finished up work early and took in lunch with Corey, Lisa, David, and Jeff. I've always liked the restaurant scene in Austin. Tons of unique non-franchise spots to dine.

We got in at 1:30 am or so (I think) and immediatly crashed. 6:30 came darn early this morning but it was off to school for the kidos and off to work for me. Corey, of course, just snored on to the birds chirping. :lol: :lol:

Boudy

NASA13
05-16-2007, 11:45 AM
Glad you made it back. Lisa and I are working on our race report now and sleeping every chance we get.
Looks like I may have DESTROYED my 6.0 from overheating it. I am going to try and get Ford to eat that stupid piece of SH$T! Anyone know a good lawyer who likes to pick on Auto Manufacturers?

NASA13
05-16-2007, 04:02 PM
Where to start?
First of all thanks to everyone who helped us get from the truck of doom, to our warm cozy house again. I was really starting to wonder if we would ever get out of that truck. We left Hallett at about 6 pm Sunday and we were home by today at 2 am
32 hours for 500 miles. Avg. speed: 15.6 miles per hour. Next time we will be towing with bicycles to try and beat our record.

Special thanks to Jeff Burch for figuring out that Richard Painter lived a few miles away. Richard and his family were amazing and picked us up 5 minutes after they found out where we were. Thank you Richard and crew, you guys are already a perfect fit for the amazing race family we have grown to love. We cannot wait to race with you and your son Michael and hopefully repay the favor at the track. Another lucky twist of fate came when Boudy called and said, “hey I am going to Austin, you need a ride?” Uhhh yes please! Thanks to Boudy for driving all night long to get us home and for going out of your way to pick us all up. Charlie misses your lap too! I think I spoke to every racer throughout this trip and everyone did something to help. What a fantastic group of friends. I would have never believed we could make such great friends in such a short period of time. All of you are true blue, best friends, even our toughest competitors.

As for the “Mother of all Weekends” (thanks Todd for the words); WOW!
What a blast we had. I have never seen such sportsmanship combined with such passionate driving. The incredible amount of track time we all got was invaluable and so much fun for everyone. For those CO folks, thank you so much for making the trip and you all drove great. With a full year to plot and practice and a firm commitment to come to the 2nd annual Pit Happens, I fear what Colorado might bring to Texas, in Oklahoma next year! Morgan was right about this being some of his best driving to date. I have never seen him drive so ice cold. Very well done! I’ve never been so proud to brag about you being my team mate. I am sorry that you ran into me (uh, woops?) but sure I have never seen anyone more talented with a roll of duct tape! It was like watching an artist at work, all weekend. Mitch you ran like a raped ape all weekend and I’m pretty sure you showed us all how much skill you’ve been sand bagging. The real cat, is now out of the bag! I did feel bad passing you with the ASC pick, but I couldn’t very well let that opportunity pass me by. Your wife Debbie was a pleasure and we all cannot wait for her to come back and play with us. Within hours at the track she jumped right in to make fuel and Wal-mart runs like a pro, decked in pink Hallett racing duds.
Boudy really showed his stuff in every round, between instructing his daughter Jordan to finish ahead of him and driving a full race with only one gear, he really showed us what he and his car could take! I’m convinced the only thing keeping Boudy from beating us all is his tendency towards flying off the track! (I know a little about that subject). Good ‘ol #3, Jeff Burch was calm, cool and fast as hell---as usual. He had me beat before we even left grid! It was almost cartoon-like to see Burch drive off with such ease while Bev made the whole town ice-cream and his Mom was busy earning the Supporter of the Year award. Who are these people, the Cleavers? Truly though, I look forward to learning more from your calculated driving style and even thinking of retiring my “bull in a china closet” approach that sometimes still plagues me.
David “aren’t you tired of winning yet?” Donovan ran four superb races with no serious mistakes, except in practice. David and I were screwing around on track when he dropped a wheel and spun in the slippery Oklahoma grass, as he turned around 180 degrees his hatch popped open making for a hysterical show. He kept it going and showed some off-road experience as he slid his way out of the mud. I slowed down as fast as I could, saying out loud “don’t flip, don’t flip, please don’t flip” in my car and watching the show in my rear view. It took several hours for me to look at Dave without laughing. I guess he should get some slack since he had worked all day, driven all night and hit the track as soon as he arrived, making himself available to the first-timers.
Raybob was a hoot and didn’t hit anything that didn’t hit him first. Good racing, dude. Tommy ran good and car troubles were all that held him and Raybob off of David’s bumper.
Shane was plagued with car trouble too and replaced a balancer to get back out on track and show some speed, despite his lack of practice time. I love a racer that can fix a car between races and get out there no matter what! He showed dedication and was not willing to give up, even with multiple failures all weekend. Kent kept getting faster and faster all weekend and I enjoyed watching him spin in front of me in his favorite turn 10. Kent, your humble attitude and fun demeanor will ensure that your learning curve will never plateau in this sport. You did a great job out there and I really enjoyed the racing. Morgan will certainly forgive you for helping me pass him. Cody, you kicked ass too. I really enjoyed riding around with you in practice and your Dad was a pillar of optimism all weekend for our group. I predict that you will be “kind of a big deal” in CMC in the very near future. You all need to go to nationals!
Chris McComb drove like a mad man, racing me when I had throttle trouble, and our cars had identical HP. You ran ice cold for many laps before washing out of one turn and letting me squeeze by you. What a blast! I had more fun in that race with Chris than I had all weekend. Chris will certainly be a top contender when he has more than 200 hp. You and your wife were delightful as always. Rick I really enjoyed you and your wifes company throughout the weekend. I wish I had a Panoz so I could race with you. Thanks so much for the support and fun times. Greg and Stacey don’t be surprised if I show up with an ASC car soon. Looks like a blast and you were lots of fun to hang out with. Corey and Beth were also hilarious and I look forward to hanging out again soon. Richard Schley it was a pleasure meeting you finally and thanks for putting on a show racing Greg. The crowd loves those stock cars. Congrats to Robert and Jackie Henderson for winning almost everything. Great job! Great family! Casey you were a sport and I was pulling for you to win the frozen t shirt contest.
Special thanks to our sponsor Argent Labs for some super prizes and t shirts. David Donovan won a full set of race radios from Argent Labs for being the most consistent of the weekend. Chris McComb, Raybob and Kent also won MP4 players. Kent won his by removing his t shirt from a block of ice and wearing it before Casey and Richard..
Thanks to Jeff Brooks for doing a ton of hard work; getting our website up and running so we could get the word out.
Some more of the most instrumental people were David Donovan, Holly and Stephanie. This crew was just as passionate about this event as us and it showed. Chipping in everywhere they could to help at EVERY opportunity. David put in hours and hours of labor on our cars to get ready and even more hours trying to figure out all the logistics to make sure we stayed on schedule all weekend and kept everyone happy. David doesn’t sleep and I guess he doesn’t need to because he made one hell of a showing on track.
The powder puff race was very amusing and I have never seen so many nervous racers. Looked like a bunch of cats playing in a rocking chair testing facility. Congrats to Jackie for a great win and to Jennifer Stephens for Second and Jordan Boudy for 3rd. Way to go girls. Stacy , Tracy, Lisa, Beverly Beth and Amber all drove great!

The pit vehicle race had two classes, motorized and pedal powered. The motorized class looked extremely dangerous. Kara cheated…a lot. I am glad I was in pedal powered class. I still ended up on my back with my feet in the air stuck in the pedals. I am sure someone has video. Lisa cheated a lot too. Go figure. Like mom like daughter.
The Stephens crew and Hallet workers were just as awesome as normal. I cant believe how enrolled everyone is and how much they care about the customer experience. Thank you for being the best I have ever seen.
To all the families, racers, and crews we extend a very heart felt thank you. We could not have pulled this off without all of your attendance and help. We will absolutely do it again next year. I am so impressed by the caliber of people that showed up at this event and I cannot wait for all the fun at next years event.
Sincerely
Corey

Ktbery1
05-17-2007, 02:39 PM
I would like to thank everyone for making last weekend SO much fun! I enjoyed meeting all of you crazy Texans. I would like to attend the Nationals also with our / your group. I promise I will work on the spinning thing some more, even though I believe I have it mastered! I am getting a Sorry Morgan sticker for my car : D Sorry dude! Corey and Lisa~ great job!!!
Kent

NASA13
05-17-2007, 02:59 PM
Thanks Kent. We had a great time too! Dont let Morgan fool you , he had a great time.

Todd Covini
05-17-2007, 03:09 PM
I have some leftover "Sorry Morgan" stickers you can have. :oops:
Don't think I'll need them the rest of this season.

Tommy55
05-17-2007, 03:13 PM
8)

Tommy55
05-17-2007, 03:17 PM
Thank you everyone. Good times. Good memories. Will be there next year. Hopefully with no engine problems. See ya'll at nationals. Boudy, don't forget the margarita machine. :D

AllZWay
05-17-2007, 03:19 PM
Don't think I'll need them the rest of this season.

Are you done for the year then? What was the final word on the Ranchero?

NASA13
05-17-2007, 03:45 PM
Don't think I'll need them the rest of this season.

Are you done for the year then? What was the final word on the Ranchero?

Sure does sound like he is giving up doesnt it?
We have about 10 donor cars between us ready to have the ranchero cage installed into.
Lets have a rebuild Covinis car party. I will bring the beer and bbq. After we are done we can have an install a cummins into my F350 party.

jeffburch
05-17-2007, 05:09 PM
Cummins!!!???
So much for your brand loyalty from the other thread!!!!
LOL!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


jb

NASA13
05-17-2007, 06:49 PM
Quiet down you!
There is no such thing as brand loyalty in diesel Engines. Ford hates Navistar/International as much as me right now. They are sorting it out in court.

mitchntx
05-17-2007, 08:21 PM
Steve Mulder has a several duramax diesels all of which have eaten injectors and pumps over the last few years.

He currently has an 03 D-Max in a big truck rated at 20K and carries 16K fully loaded with CO2. It has 110K miles on it.

2 weeks ago he shelled out $4K for the 3rd set of injectors and a new pump. I talked with him today and he said the #2 injector failed, filled the motor with fuel and lunched it.

He bought a 6 cyl ISUZU cab-over 10 years ago and it's still going like a top.

jeffburch
05-17-2007, 09:18 PM
Bosch system doesn't like the crappy GM filter is all.
Duramax owners in the know purchase and install a real filter.
Caterpillar.

http://www.nicktane.com/

jb

Rob Liebbe
05-17-2007, 09:39 PM
[quote=Todd Covini]Don't think I'll need them the rest of this season.

Are you done for the year then? What was the final word on the Ranchero?

Sure does sound like he is giving up doesnt it?
We have about 10 donor cars between us ready to have the ranchero cage installed into.
Lets have a rebuild Covinis car party. [quote]

I looked at his car, its not that bad. I've offered to tow it to the shop that repaired my front frame damage - TWICE. He hasn't jumped on the chance. I think he's afraid to get back on that horse and ride.

jeffburch
05-18-2007, 06:29 AM
Maybe he'd rather change horses midstream.
I keep tellin MW he could sell it (#9) to him.
Seller just isn't motivated.
jb

mitchntx
05-18-2007, 06:43 AM
Oh, this Fremen is motivated, however, Maud'Dib's spice inventory is low.

Todd Covini
05-18-2007, 02:43 PM
I don't know what Mitch just said, but I'll give an update on my situation.

I still haven't touched the car.
Rob's update/input is the best I have at this point.
Judging by the magic his shop did with his car, I'm optimistic that my car will be pretty easy for them.

I'm waiting for an opening in my schedule to drag it down to them.
Time & Money...it always comes down to those 2 things.
I hadn't budgeted for either of them this year.

I've got a teammate that owns the track record at TWS, so I'm thinking of letting him finish the season for Team Taconandez and I'll focus on reviving the Ranchero for the season opener in 2008.

I'm hoping to clean the garage and get motivated on it this Sunday.
That's the plan for now...more as it develops.

-=- T

PS- Corey I still like the "rebuild party" idea anyway!!! Who's the event coordinator for this summer's Texas AI/CMC BBQ??? I can host something at my house in July.

mitchntx
05-18-2007, 03:08 PM
I don't know what Mitch just said, but I'll give an update on my situation.


What? You don't know the Dune Trilogy?

What the hell did they do to you in Kalifornia, boy?