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Ye Olde Webmaster
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 Posted - 26 Feb 2010 : 11:22:29 AM
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Virginia Motorsports Park is again the location of this year's Pontiacs in the Park. The strip has Friday night (April 30th), Saturday (May 1st) and Sunday (May 2nd) activities. 2010 marks the 6th time Pontiacs will gather to battle things out at the strip. Who's going this year? 
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Mr. P-Body
Running Bear
USA
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Posted - 26 Feb 2010 : 1:07:30 PM
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Dirty Bird et al... At least for "now".
Jim |
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Vid
Cochise
USA
581 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2010 : 10:29:26 PM
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| I would love to check it out, but it might be torture to fly there knowing the wagon is parked in the garage at home. |
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Brian Baker
Mongo
USA
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Posted - 26 Feb 2010 : 10:31:18 PM
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| I'm there...Bill, check your email |
Will Rogers never met a liberal. |
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Armadillo
Sitting Bull
USA
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Posted - 27 Feb 2010 : 10:49:17 PM
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| So far so good, I plan on being there. I will see if there are some suprises in store for me from the engine. |
Will I ever be done? |
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 28 Feb 2010 : 09:02:58 AM
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Tom--good or bad surprises? Good, I trust.
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"Dedicated to keeping the classic Pontiac engine alive."
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rkellerjr
Cochise
USA
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PontiacMatt
Cochise
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2010 : 11:16:52 AM
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I want so badly to go... Just don't think it'll be possible for me this year. That's the weekend before final exams week. So long as I can get through it, I'll graduate the following weekend!
What an awesome time it will be this year, I imagine, what with all the going's on. (Pink's) |
*72' Pontiac Lemans* - Work in Progress |
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Admin
Ye Olde Webmaster
306 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2010 : 6:45:14 PM
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I'm going. The Pinks All Out qualifying on Saturday may be awesome to watch. I'm booking my accommodations early this year.  |
"Dedicated to keeping the classic Pontiac engine alive." |
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Armadillo
Sitting Bull
USA
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Posted - 28 Feb 2010 : 6:53:32 PM
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| Good ones, I should see a differance and that is all I am going to say..... |
Will I ever be done? |
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Phil
Great White Buffalo
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Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 08:23:01 AM
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| Looks like I am in too. Now to only find time to finish one of the cars so I don't have to drive the work truck to PITP again. |
Bowties are for Peewee Herman |
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Brian Baker
Mongo
USA
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Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 11:11:15 PM
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| Golf? There are 51 other weekends in the year for golf. PITP comes but once per year. |
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rkellerjr
Cochise
USA
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Posted - 01 Mar 2010 : 11:48:47 PM
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| Good point Brian however, we've been planning this trip for about seven years and it is finally going to happen. Having said that, our golf date has moved to June so I'm going to be free that weekend. I'm contemplating what I'm going to do, there is another car show up in Martinsburg, WV that I thought I might go to but it is a four hour drive. I won't be going to many shows this year so I'm being picky on where and when I go. So, there's a good chance I'll be going to PITP. |
Rich
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Kiwi Mal
Cochise
New Zealand
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Posted - 02 Mar 2010 : 12:55:37 AM
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 02 Mar 2010 : 09:10:19 AM
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Here's the schedule:
30-April Friday Street Wars / Street Points -PY Pontiac Nationals
1-May Saturday PINKS All Out Qualifier / NAPA Day / Pro Mods
2-May Sunday Performance Years Pontiac Nationals
My reservations are made; looking forward to seeing everyone again.
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"Dedicated to keeping the classic Pontiac engine alive."
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Edited by - Bill Boyle on 02 Mar 2010 10:10:18 AM |
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Pontiac Dude
Sitting Bull
USA
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Posted - 02 Mar 2010 : 12:29:29 PM
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Working on it. Just depends on a few factors. Wink, wink.  |
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Bob Kaplan
Cochise
USA
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Posted - 14 Mar 2010 : 7:26:35 PM
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I might make it but I won't know till the last week and I will drive this time. The US airlines are becoming a nightmare for travelers. Six Flags on the way down to keep my son happy.
Is Butler,Kauffman and others showing up this year??? |
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 27 Mar 2010 : 08:30:36 AM
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Pontiacs in the Park is about a month away. Is there anyone else going?
Let's see those going are:
Jim Lehart (mr.p-body)
Brian Baker
Me (Bill Boyle)
Phil Smythe
Tom Worrall (Armadillo)
Greg Miller, Corey Thompson, Dan Steward are you guys going to make it?
I asked Cliff, he wasn't sure.
What about Mike Williams, Kev Swaney, KRE, Butlers, Paul Spotts etc...anybody know?
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Bob Kaplan
Cochise
USA
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Posted - 27 Mar 2010 : 8:24:34 PM
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| Butler's site show they are going but I'm going to call them on Monday. I have a funny feeling about the attendance this year. Is anyone going to the Tri Power Nationals??? |
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Armadillo
Sitting Bull
USA
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Posted - 27 Mar 2010 : 11:31:33 PM
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| I talked to Dan last week and we will be meeting up north of williamsburg and heading up Friday morning. |
Will I ever be done? |
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GregMiller
Forum Sponsor
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2010 : 09:12:09 AM
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Frankenstein has not been healed from his injury last year. He is laying on the table, waiting for his healthcare provider to approve the surgery required. It appears that the reform bill is not going to bail him out. Its 50/50 right now, but the glass is half full!
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"...if I change one more thing, I'm sure I can squeeze out another 5hp.." |
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Bob Kaplan
Cochise
USA
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Posted - 28 Mar 2010 : 10:43:09 AM
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Greg
What kind of surgery does Frankenstein require?? |
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Phil
Great White Buffalo
3181 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2010 : 12:11:14 PM
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That's because his brain is from "A. B. (Abby) Someone".
Or perhaps you gave him too much "setagive". |
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Edited by - Phil on 28 Mar 2010 12:12:34 PM |
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 28 Mar 2010 : 1:02:47 PM
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Bob, If I recall correctly, it's the rear gears. Something back there let go.
Greg, didn't you pull it apart to see what happened, what was damaged? If you're not there at PIP with Frankenstein it's like having "a day without sunshine."  Besides, who would be "going to the castle???" Frau Blucher? |
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Bob Kaplan
Cochise
USA
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Posted - 28 Mar 2010 : 6:54:13 PM
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Frankenstein has a bad case of automotive Hemorrhoids |
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GregMiller
Forum Sponsor
USA
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Posted - 29 Mar 2010 : 6:17:55 PM
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What does Frankenstein eat for breakfast?
Answer: Detroit Lockers
See the cracked case.
I will probably put a spool in now. There go my dreams of a street car named Frankenstein.
See ya at PITP.
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 29 Mar 2010 : 8:04:18 PM
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Well, that answers what was broken. WOW. Was it the super sticky tires, a sudden explosion of increased power, or metal fatigue? My guess, is metal fatigue.
Greg, will see you at PITP.
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"Dedicated to keeping the classic Pontiac engine alive."
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GregMiller
Forum Sponsor
USA
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Posted - 29 Mar 2010 : 8:41:18 PM
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Hi Bill,
My guess would also be metal fatigue, 5 years of 1.49-.150 60ft, I'm not sure. It always dead hooked, so I am quite sure power and traction were major contributors. It looks as though it tried to twist out of the case. I will disect further in the next few days. Hopefully the threads for the caps are not damaged.
Talk soon,
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mike mcarthur
Pony that Jumps
USA
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Posted - 30 Mar 2010 : 12:31:11 PM
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| What do you mean you can't drive a spool on the street, just make wide turns. :) I may make Sunday if at all. To me it looks like we've become the red headed step child of the event, no offense intended to any one. Is it going to be a zoo with all the other things going on? I would like to run the GP just to see what it does though. |
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Armadillo
Sitting Bull
USA
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Posted - 04 Apr 2010 : 9:08:45 PM
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Greg, I run a spool on the street all the time. I do make wide turns and it is hell in the rain.
We will try to get the same spot. I will not be in the Penske truck this year..... Look for a silver dodge dually.
Have you heard from Corey?
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Will I ever be done? |
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ctpontiac
Tribal Scout
USA
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Posted - 05 Apr 2010 : 07:41:37 AM
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We will not be coming to PITP. We are running points in the Summit Series at our home track with a goal of making it to the Bracket Finals. Also, I have experienced a Pinks event before and said never again.
Best of luck to all. |
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 05 Apr 2010 : 1:56:36 PM
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Corey--
What soured you with your Pinks experience? What happened to turn you off?
Bill |
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Armadillo
Sitting Bull
USA
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Posted - 05 Apr 2010 : 2:58:23 PM
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Corey, Sorry to hear it. You will be missed, maybe next year. Good luck with the points series and hope ya kick their butts.
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Will I ever be done? |
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GregMiller
Forum Sponsor
USA
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Posted - 05 Apr 2010 : 6:24:19 PM
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Corey,
Good luck to you. You will be missed!
Greg |
"...if I change one more thing, I'm sure I can squeeze out another 5hp.." |
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GregMiller
Forum Sponsor
USA
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Posted - 05 Apr 2010 : 6:26:34 PM
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Tom,
I had a spool in a 66 Catalina a few years back and drove it on the street. Spitting gravel, squalling tires in town coming out of a parking lot, and sliding in the rain said no-no. All that being said, driving the Cat to the track and beating on the street cars was fun.
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"...if I change one more thing, I'm sure I can squeeze out another 5hp.." |
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rad400
Cochise
USA
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Posted - 06 Apr 2010 : 1:41:51 PM
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| I might be there minus my car. |
Conrad
79 Trans Am 400 auto Crower 60210 Torker II Holley 750 vac sec. #12 heads,3500 stall. |
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 06 Apr 2010 : 1:46:37 PM
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Let us know your plans Conrad.
Bill |
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Brian Baker
Mongo
USA
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Posted - 07 Apr 2010 : 10:47:35 AM
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| Mr. Boyle...no response from you on the email I sent. Shall I reserve two passes to the suite for you again this year? I still have some left if anyone else is interested...email me at mmechanicus@yahoo.com. I got 106 again this year, the one on the first level that allows us to park in the grass next to it, and the only one with a side view into the staging lanes. |
Will Rogers never met a liberal. |
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 07 Apr 2010 : 10:59:52 AM
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Brian-I replied yes on one of your posts about the suite--in early March. See:http://psp.aquacomp.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3691 'll be there alone this year. Count me in for one ticket.
Anything going on with the Crusader?
Bill |
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Brian Baker
Mongo
USA
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Posted - 07 Apr 2010 : 2:33:51 PM
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| Crusader has been on hiatus for a little over a year. Hoping to change that this year...can't move forward until Woolford's finishes my billet oil line adapter for the block (which should be this week). Once I get it, I can plum the oil lines, and fuel lines, and fire it up. |
Will Rogers never met a liberal. |
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Brian Baker
Mongo
USA
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Posted - 16 Apr 2010 : 5:32:26 PM
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| Only 2 weeks away. I still have some passes left for the suite at $20 each. If anyone would like to watch all 3 days of racing action from the comfort of a suite on the 1st level, shoot me an email at mmechanicus@yahoo.com |
Will Rogers never met a liberal. |
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rad400
Cochise
USA
633 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 06:46:27 AM
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Conrad
79 Trans Am 400 auto Crower 60210 Torker II Holley 750 vac sec. #12 heads,3500 stall. |
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 06:57:32 AM
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Conrad--
Great! Looking forward to finally meeting you in person.
Bill |
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Brian Baker
Mongo
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Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 10:20:10 AM
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Bill & Phil, I'm meeting with Phil & Mike Griffith at 10:30am Friday in Bowie, MD and then caravanning down 301 to I-95. I should be at the track no later than 1:30pm. I'm not bringing the Can Am this year, I'll be in my GMC truck (2-tone blue/silver with GTO-73 tags, you can't miss it). Once we get settled into the suite we'll be checking into the hotel around 3pm and then heading back to the track immediately afterwards. Mike and I have it pretty well covered for drinks and snacks, but Phil if you plan on bringing some like last year, you can still drive around the rear of the suite through the grass like we did last year. As last year and every year before, I won't be picking up my suite wristbands until I get to the track, so just come up to the suite (106) to get them.
For anyone else planning on going, I still have suite wristbands available...they're $20 each and good for the entire weekend. They're calling for temps in the low 80's in Baltimore on Friday...Virginia will likely be as warm or warmer. The suite beats the hell out of the aluminum bleachers any day (LOL).
Anyone that needs to contact me while at the track, my cell phone is 410-491-0436. |
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Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
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Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 3:36:47 PM
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I arrive late Friday afternoon in Richmond and will drive south to the hotel, unload my stuff and head for the strip. My guess is 6-6:15 pm when I get to the strip. I'll be up for dinner.
Conrad, when you read this, email me so we can exchange cell phone numbers.
Bill
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Who is going to Pontiac's in the Park--2010
