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hollowayshotrods 07-30-2009 12:32 PM


Originally Posted by doorracer

Originally Posted by hollowayshotrods

Originally Posted by mopar1962
Doorrrrr, stage with the back tires? ahahahahha :oops:

Huh? :? :?


Originally Posted by doorracer
Rudy, I love it. That is the worst thing you have ever done because it is a sickness that only spending all of your money can, (not cure), but keep at bay. :lol: :lol: :lol: I hope you spend many more days doing what we all love in a race car.

My first real passes were in a dragster that runs 8.30's. Scared the crap out of me the first time I let go of the tranny brake. On one pass I tried to stage with the back tires. :oops: :oops: I laughed harder than anyone and wouldn't have traded it for the world.

Curtis

I think that was directed at me.

Oh, I see. A big ole DUH from me. I should have caught that without looking like a real goofball! Curtis, every time I see a 'chopper, I think about RA, hope all is well my friend.

Dirka, you are getting ready to have some serious fun if you have never been on a track before. My first run ever was July 18, 2009. It was an absolute blast for an old man!! 11.3 seconds and a whopping 46.99mph.
ROFLMAO :roll: :roll:
Good luck on the track and wishing your wife a speedy recovery.

DirkaDirka 07-30-2009 02:20 PM

Thanks for the support and I think I read how that pass was soooooo fast :lol:

BEAST477 07-30-2009 04:21 PM


Originally Posted by DirkaDirka
All I know is I hope I learn form you guys on what not to do. :lol: I just cant wait to get on the track for the first time. I already know it is going to be a blast. Beast you are in my thoughts with your surgury. My wife will be going under the knife at the end of Sept. I just wish I could be home to be with her when she goes. Take it easy and be strong.

Thanks man, hope all goes well for your wife.

curtisreed 07-30-2009 07:10 PM

Thanks for the thoughts Rudy, you wouldn't believe how often I think of Jay and your family. RA is coming in tomorrow for about 10 days. Bringing his girl home to meet mom. :shock: :shock:

Curtis

TheRabbit 07-31-2009 08:46 AM


Originally Posted by DirkaDirka
All I know is I hope I learn form you guys on what not to do. :lol: I just cant wait to get on the track for the first time. I already know it is going to be a blast. Beast you are in my thoughts with your surgury. My wife will be going under the knife at the end of Sept. I just wish I could be home to be with her when she goes. Take it easy and be strong.

First I hope your wife goes through her surgery ok. Please let us know.
Second, You have to get some video of your first trip to the track. You may make 1,000 passes in your lifetime, but you'll only make one first pass!! And we want to see it too!!
GOOD LUCK!!

DirkaDirka 07-31-2009 08:54 AM

Well of course I am going to be video taping my very first run and let all of y'all see it. I will never keep anything like that from you guys. The only thing that sucks is I got to wait till I'm out of the big sandbox to do that. So it will be a lil bit. Plus I got to build the car. I seen a 1956 Chevy stepside that I was thinking bout making a prostreet. What you guys think about that? Or should I go with a car instead of a truck? The reason being a truck is I found one for 1700.

oldandtired 07-31-2009 09:24 AM

DirkaDirka,
I hope you wife's hospital time goes well. We all pray and support for each other and the events that occur in our lives. There are so many members that I feel I know personally, but have never actually met.

As far as the first run. As many time as you go over it in your head and practice, there is no substitute for the first experience. Things will seem to happen in double time!! Just keep your wits and focus-focus-focus.

Good luck!!

Dave

DirkaDirka 07-31-2009 09:50 AM

Thanks for the support from all of you guys. I just wish when I do my first run at least one of you guys would be there but I dont know if you guys will still be racing or not. It will be in a couple years but I still cant wait. I think that would be awesome. Who knows I might have to drive back east just to run my first trip down the track. Wouldnt you guys just love that one?? :lol: So instead of seeing it on video you can laugh at me at the track!!

TheRabbit 07-31-2009 10:37 AM

Trucks are cool, but I would build a car. Cars are more aerodynamic, easier to get good tried and true race parts. Not to mention typically are easier to sell when you get ready to upgrade. Don't get me wrong nothing wrong with being different, heck look at me, but a good quality NORMAL race car is a much easier first project. You can't go wrong with a Msss stange, (just can't quit say it, but I'm trying!) Camaro, Monte Carlo, Nova, Chevy II etc..
Take your time and make a good purchase!!!!

curtisreed 07-31-2009 11:22 AM


Originally Posted by DirkaDirka
Thanks for the support from all of you guys. I just wish when I do my first run at least one of you guys would be there but I dont know if you guys will still be racing or not. It will be in a couple years but I still cant wait. I think that would be awesome. Who knows I might have to drive back east just to run my first trip down the track. Wouldnt you guys just love that one?? :lol: So instead of seeing it on video you can laugh at me at the track!!

I think he just said all of you guys are old and might die off before then :lol: :lol: . J/K Dirka

Curtis


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