October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:50 pm

2013 Florida State Championship - Competition Entry List
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Total Entry Count: 83



Well congrats to FAST for having more entrants in one day than the State Championship :whip:

Something tells me the FAST entrants will do very well there.
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby tdinfl » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:40 pm

There were a lot of FAST representatives at the State Championships yesterday. Sebring was a great venue for the event too. The space was 2-3 Brooksvilles in size, and the concrete was in maybe a little better shape.

I have to say though, that it also made me realize how spoiled I am from FAST. I'm actually watching their website today, since they said the final results would be out at about the 24-hour point. I worked first and ran second, so I went home not knowing how I did. I really like the immediate reinforcement!

Looking forward to TBD this weekend! See you out there.
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:48 pm

Since I'm getting lunch this Sunday.

They are having a special on Crow. How many servings should I order?

Haven't heard any trash talk to get a handle on it. :blackeye:
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:53 pm

Well, Ben's car is now mo-betta. So, I should be able to top Joe and the rest of S4 by a second or two. Better order me up a couple servings just in case.

And Ben is now not only learning to "push harder and suck less", but was recently "Vivek Improved". So, he should be right behind me in 2nd place. Hell, he might even be in first.

Perhaps a full platter of crow? What kind of sauce comes with that?
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:56 pm

Loren wrote: Perhaps a full platter of crow? What kind of sauce comes with that?
I always have some 5W-20 or some 10W-30 :thumbwink:
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby blacksheep-1 » Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:42 pm

OK refresh my memory again, where do I need to be and when..for the early race. thanks

( I usually just ask my wife)
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:40 pm

Joe Vance is the crow eater this month. Valvoline or Mobil sauce?

Shelby Mike got him last month for the sake of one cone.

Either Shamu or Alex dude will get him this month with our "stiffys". Sorry to see Gerry is not here to have a piece of you too.

The Loren Ben Laden is out for some Vance too.

If all else fails Rex 8 will come and bite S2 in the buns at some Brooksville event. Sounds like a "plan".

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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:58 pm

blacksheep-1 wrote:OK refresh my memory again, where do I need to be and when..for the early race. thanks

( I usually just ask my wife)
Everything you or your wife need to know about this event is right here:
http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frm ... t_id=13521

There's even a cool little map that tells you where to park and where registration is.

Morning registration/tech starts at 7:00.
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby jmdoc66 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:19 am

My wife tells me I need to be in Key West on the 13th instead of at TBD. Looks like a fast track too.
Everyone have a good/safe time.

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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:56 am

I can't say I'm sorry to hear you're taking a trip to the Keys... :)

Don't forget to cancel your entry. The sooner the better, someone may be waiting to get into this event, and registration closes tomorrow.
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Jeremy » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:10 pm

I just canceled my early entry.
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby jmdoc66 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:34 pm

Wife called. Key West trip was cancelled due to the government shutdown.
Snagged Jeremy's spot. I guess I'll see you guys on Sunday early.

Thanks for cancelling Jeremy, hope to see you at the next event. I still owe ya a beer for helping me the last time we were at TBD.

Wohoo! Now I'm psyched!

Mayor Doug...what's with the above post with Mr. Vance. Is there a wager I should be participating in?
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:17 pm

That took me a minute to figure out. Okay, so you weren't registered... but now you've registered for the early session. Cool.

Oh, and Jeremy is still in for the afternoon. He was double-registered.
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Lava Speed 05 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:13 pm

I figured I would share this experience with you guys...

See you all the 13th. 8-)

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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:39 pm

jmdoc66 wrote: Mayor Doug...what's with the above post with Mr. Vance. Is there a wager I should be participating in?
No biggie, Joe and a couple others merely threatened to vote to re-combine S2 and S3 (CS+FS) like a couple years ago so they could beat up on some pony cars. It was tabled for this year.

I merely want them all to know just how that can bite them in the butt trophywise. Have a great time in keys. Never been there yet myself. Might do that next winter?
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby twistedwankel » Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:42 pm

Lava Speed 05 wrote:I figured I would share this experience with you guys...

See you all the 13th. 8-)

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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby shakedown067 » Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:15 pm

Well, I may have just lost 3rd and 4th gear today. Having it looked at tomorrow. I'm betting the 3rd and 4th gear clutch packs are shot. So I'll probably be showing up at 6:30am in the ole suburban, setup the course, and head home for some good ole family time. Crossing my fingers I'll still be in the vette, but my gut tells me otherwise.

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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Loren » Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:47 pm

We've had this discussion recently. A Vette only needs 2nd gear. :grin:
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby shakedown067 » Wed Oct 09, 2013 5:15 pm

Loren wrote:We've had this discussion recently. A Vette only needs 2nd gear. :grin:
True, drove back from TPA to Clearwater in 2nd. I found I can easily hit 85mph, with a tad more room (was a tad bit pissed as this happened all of a sudden). SPC usually gets only 1st, brooksville takes 2nd. We'll see how it goes...and I just got a fixed back seat for it too. Sun of a.... :mad: I'm seeing a white flag going up soon.
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Re: October 13 - Tampa Bay Downs

Postby Ben » Wed Oct 09, 2013 5:32 pm

Just removed the coilovers and installed konis on my stock suspension, get ready S1.

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