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Old 03-08-2007, 02:32 PM   #1
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No drags tonight = 6 fridays since the last meet.

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Old 03-08-2007, 02:42 PM   #2
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Correct, i've got a shop full of guys again all waiting to go out for an ACE onslaught, this is getting old. Might have to buy some land and build my own track....LOL....
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Old 03-08-2007, 02:49 PM   #3
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Or a Krispy Kreme franchise?
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Old 03-08-2007, 03:24 PM   #4
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Not much you can do about the weather though. It was awesome all week and starting raining today.
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Old 03-08-2007, 03:31 PM   #5
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Or a Krispy Kreme franchise?
Correct....that would be cool.
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Old 03-08-2007, 05:21 PM   #6
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No drags tonight = 6 fridays since the last meet.
One would assume wet weather?
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Old 03-08-2007, 05:22 PM   #7
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One would assume wet weather?
Except its dry, blue skys and dead still. Perfect racing weather. Go figure.
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Old 03-08-2007, 05:22 PM   #8
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thats nothing. try having no drag strip for the past few years at AIR. still not happy jan :(
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Old 03-08-2007, 05:41 PM   #9
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what about a giant tarp covering the track?! ;) I doubt Mr. Jane would buy in on it!
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Old 03-08-2007, 07:30 PM   #10
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ive been spewing to go for a while now...bloody melbourne weather! ALWAYS has to rain on a friday!!!
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Old 03-08-2007, 08:02 PM   #11
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Everytime I can go it rains... starting to get annoyed now
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Old 03-08-2007, 08:05 PM   #12
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We need more blue oval presence at wsid... organise yourselves a pilgrimage up here.
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Old 03-08-2007, 10:07 PM   #13
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Next Friday things are looking up weather wise....
Heathcote Sunday whats there weather been like?
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Can someone explain what "Test and Tune" days are and what "Open Practice" days are? Do they still time you?
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Old 04-08-2007, 12:43 AM   #15
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Correct, i've got a shop full of guys again all waiting to go out for an ACE onslaught, this is getting old. Might have to buy some land and build my own track....LOL....
Nah what for dude we have always got the hume it's even got timing board's but they only read up to 117kph anything over that then it display's too fast which for some reason I seem to always get when going for a drive. LOL :evil3:
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Old 04-08-2007, 09:20 AM   #16
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Because of the rain? Nothing you can do about it if it is

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Old 09-08-2007, 09:06 PM   #17
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well... itd friday soon.. so its defently going to rain tomorrow :<
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Old 10-08-2007, 01:07 AM   #18
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forecast is predicting rain in the evening!

DAMMIT!!! :(
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Old 10-08-2007, 01:53 PM   #19
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just checked Calders site and Drags are on at this stage.
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Old 10-08-2007, 03:04 PM   #20
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SMS received, drags ON
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Old 10-08-2007, 03:07 PM   #21
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Very winding though, should make for an interesting night. Be freezing cold out there.
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Old 10-08-2007, 03:16 PM   #22
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Same, do you know how to get off the register..LOL
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:02 PM   #23
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4.00pm bright and sunny in Melton.....looking positive for tonight.
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Old 10-08-2007, 05:24 PM   #24
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we are heading up tonight , Bringing My Car and Rustys Stroker XR8 out for a Play

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Old 10-08-2007, 11:25 PM   #25
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Good night boys, good to see the AU boys out in force. A little disappointed but still managed to reel off consistent 14.50's at 155 kmh. My best was a couple of 14.3's with 2.1 second 60fts.
James with his taxi pack xr6 got a best of 14.0 flat. Congratulations mate!! Definitely opened my eyes up to gearing and how important it is. (BA FALCON)
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