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Team Lost in the Dark
Winner " I got screwed" and "Jay's dream car"
2012 Gulf region champs

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Yea .......that looks REAL safe!

Tetanus Racing Toxoid!
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It really was no big deal. Yes we had to go slow. That was my rv in the picture and we had no issues leaving. Simply just took longer that is all!!  See everyone at the races. It will be cold but fun and I bet fairly dry most of the race.

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We left austin at about 12 today(Thursday) and got to the track a little before 5. We didn't see any rain or snow. I think we just got lucky.

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Looking like some fun times..........
Has anyone heard if they're cancelling the test/tune? I mailed Maggie @ ECR but haven't heard back yet.

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gdisteve wrote:

Looking like some fun times..........
Has anyone heard if they're cancelling the test/tune? I mailed Maggie @ ECR but haven't heard back yet.

http://i.imgur.com/xgNvjmj.png

Where is the bad weather here?  Looks pleasant.

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Wine O Racing
  Slow-Lara

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That looks like a blast...was cold at NHMS last year on Friday into Saturday, but nothing like that...

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84 (edited by Mental 2015-02-26 08:30 PM)

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I just survived winter storm Remus in Atlanta. They swore it was going to be 6 inches of snow, Mayor Reire of Atlanta and all the mayors of surrounding communities closed their municipal governments at noon. This morning I awoke to a slightly damp road well above freezing, and no snow. On the upside I had for subcontractors decide not to show up to work today. So I got to leave early, pack the RV, and set out for the track.

The Other Idiot of Effluencecy

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We have abandoned the idea of breaking in the motor on the way up, because I don't want to be miserable and Bob would be lonely in the truck anyway. We'll break it in during the Test and Tune, or failing that we'll have fun running it up and down Highway 51 in the snow. Dart is loaded on the trailer and we're getting all the rest of the shit packed. Probably hit the paddock around 3 AM Friday, just like last year, and the year before. I really hate tradition.

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Our team (Mystic Lemon Racers aka Widow's Son) plans to be there.  We are leaving from central Texas Friday morning.  My complaint is that, not only do we have to face potentially bad roads to get there, I fully expect the start to be delayed until about noon on Saturday, assuming we don't get an accumulation of ice on the track that we have to wait to dissipate.

I know it's a tough call for HQ, but it also sucks we have to pay to stand around in the cold watching ice come down and not get a full weekend of racing.

87 (edited by racerxr 2015-02-27 01:33 AM)

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A tip to those racing this weekend.  Put anti-freeze in your radiator/motor before you haul up there.  Both the track and Lemons HQ even allowed us to run the race with anti-freeze when it dropped below freezing.  Last year, many teams that didn't have anti-freeze in their cars couldn't start the race on Sunday.  At least one team that did keep their car warm enough Saturday night, ruined a motor while hauling it home.

2012 North Dallas Hooptie Judge's Choice Winners
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88 (edited by Mulry 2015-02-27 06:12 AM)

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What part of "2-4" of snow transitioning to freezing rain and sleet" doesn't correlate to racing fun? Sub-freezing temps all day today until 4pm Saturday should make for some tense go/no-go moments Saturday morning.

Yet I suspect the only thing that prevents a "race" this weekend is if the corner workers form a mutiny.

Pat Mulry, TARP Racing #67

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Starting to snow in Decatur.  Here's a local webcam:

http://weather.weatherbug.com/TX/Decatu … code=z6286

Have a safe trip.  As they say in Disney world "Take your time, no rush, plenty of lines for everyone"...

Bill
Chairman Entertainment Committee - Wine O Racing, Pussy Wagon Racing, E-Wreck-Tile Dysfunction Racing
Co-Builder of the world's winningest Toyota Solara SVE

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When we did a test day for buckaroo late last year, Maggie was telling us the track has plans for repaving starting in march.  i wonder if this is still true, and is part of the scheduling issues.  Be interested to see if that is still on the table for them.  i'd miss my track cues if they did repave, but would get over it for a better surface over all.

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We got 1"-2" of snow on the ground here at the ultra-top-secret JoBo Racing compound in Dallas, and it's still snowing.  They always get an extra inch or two of snow up north around Decatur.  Google maps shows every highway passing through Dallas is a parking lot.  Weather Underground shows it's not gonna get above freezing before mid-afternoon tomorrow.  And, I don't think ECR has snow blowers.

At this point, I'm not feeling so bad that we didn't have the time and funds to do this race.

Those that are committed, be safe out there.

2012 North Dallas Hooptie Judge's Choice Winners
If life gives you Lemons, install racing brakes!
https://www.facebook.com/JoBoRacing

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Wow, and they just extended the forecast for more snow for the next 5 hours.  Are $500 snowmobiles legal?

2012 North Dallas Hooptie Judge's Choice Winners
If life gives you Lemons, install racing brakes!
https://www.facebook.com/JoBoRacing

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I'm calling BS on Lemons on this one.  It is unsafe to try and get to the race.  And there is no way it would be safe to race.  Those who can't make it should get credit towards another race.  This was outside of everyone's control.  It is a cost of doing business.
Step up and call it off.  This isn't worth it.

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Jay is more than reasonable.  If you are not able to make it to the track he will give you a credit to the next race.  Period. 

But, there will be folks that make it and want to race.  If it's safe, even in a shortened race, they ought to be able to run.

My $00.02

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I totally agree. If they are there and want to race and it's SAFE, then let them go, but people sometime are penny wise and dollar foolish and might try to make it to the track in that mess.    Just say if you aren't here, don't come!

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I feel bad for Dave, but I feel secure in my decision. I've only been in TX 7 years, but it's long enough to forget what hauling in snow is.

Stay safe everyone,

Toni

#98 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight - Class A car in the hands of a Class D team - MSR Houston IOE!

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Last minute entry for Eagle's Canyon. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117850

“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”

98

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*** With snow tires***

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Beer in the cafeteria, courtesy of Intrinsically Unsafe.

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The Resistance is drinking bourbon in the lobby of the la Quinta.