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Old 09-09-2005, 01:03 PM
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I think the handout traction compound is to control the smell, I dont think the tire cleaners will cause much of a problem.
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Old 09-09-2005, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon Kerr
Not to beat a dead horse, but will we be able to use some things to clean tires after the run? I know on asphalt, most people use either motor spray or Simple Green to clean the tire off. I've also seen people use Buggy Grip as well. Will these be banned as well? I just don't want to be sitting in my pit cleaning my tires and get booted
Using Buggy Grip for cleaning? That sound like "Ba Bye"...
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Old 09-09-2005, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Anders Myrberg
Using Buggy Grip for cleaning? That sound like "Ba Bye"...
That's what I was thinking as well. I just want to make sure.
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Old 09-09-2005, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Cuffs
still need to know the body height rule and also some one brought a good point up before with no response. If u running three classes is there any way to get any extra room on your pit spot. 2 x 4 is small with 3 cars and equipment.
Ok quick on break at work.

No body height rule. The wing must be lower than the roof of the car. and the car must meet the ride height rule

Cleaning tires ok. Motor spray is fine to clean your tires.

Added room for pit spots?
No, we have limited room and we are above what we set for capacity.
every one will have enough room to work on their cars.

Time to get back to work before i get fired
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Old 09-09-2005, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Anders Myrberg
Using Buggy Grip for cleaning? That sound like "Ba Bye"...
Good call!

Ba- Bye

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Old 09-09-2005, 01:49 PM
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Just a general question about practice on wed. One of the guys sat down last night and figured it would take about 7 hours to do one practice round, 5 min for touring and 8 min for 1/12 with 3 min between rounds. With a 2 pm start how are you going to fit 2 rounds in.

Just curious.
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Old 09-09-2005, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdog xxx-s
Boomer-

Just a general question about practice on wed. One of the guys sat down last night and figured it would take about 7 hours to do one practice round, 5 min for touring and 8 min for 1/12 with 3 min between rounds. With a 2 pm start how are you going to fit 2 rounds in.

Just curious.
The Math is a little off but, To answer your question, yes it will be a late one on wednesday! about 5.5 hours a round. We can not get the ballroom any earlier. We (The Staff) get 10-12 hours to get the room ready with everything from laying the carpet to getting pits ready.

we wanted to offer enough practice to everyone and this is all we could do.

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Originally Posted by JRX-S Bill
You lose! Alcohol dehydrates you!
Who said I was putting alcohol in it!!!!
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Old 09-09-2005, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Yeti35
Who said I was putting alcohol in it!!!!
what else do you put in them? lol 100oz flask....
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Originally Posted by RCJer
what else do you put in them? lol 100oz flask....
Generally when I ride it is either gatorade or water. would take a few bottles to fill that bad boy....... WAIT, can I get that filled at Margaritaville?!!!
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Old 09-09-2005, 11:03 PM
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Boomer,

If a round takes about 6 hours, the mains should take about the same. If we are starting the mains @ 8am we should be done (not including awards)around 2-3pm. Am I correct or am I missing something?

Still haven't made airplane reservations and trying to figure out it I can make a 6pm flight on Sunday.
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Originally Posted by jrrc
Boomer,

If a round takes about 6 hours, the mains should take about the same. If we are starting the mains @ 8am we should be done (not including awards)around 2-3pm. Am I correct or am I missing something?

Still haven't made airplane reservations and trying to figure out it I can make a 6pm flight on Sunday.
The races will not be as fast as practice.It will probably take about 7 hours for racing. Also take into account Trouphy,Raffles. It will still be somewhat early on Sunday.
I have said it earlier in the thread but why rush. Enjoy, If you are able to stick around. why risk missing your flight. Sunday is a crowded day at the airport. So you gotta get there early.

Just my 2cents.
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Sunday is horrible at McCarren Airport in Las Vegas. It is not uncommon to stand in the security line for an hour on Sunday. I fly into, out of LV quite often and on one occassion the security line wound throw the airport and out into the parking garage. 3 hours later I get through it, only to have missed by flight by 5 mins! Of course this was the Sunday after CES but still be prepared and if possible stay Sunday night and leave Monday morning. Hotel rooms in Vegas drop significantly on Sunday night.
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Just about here 11 days
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Originally Posted by Scott Welte
Just about here 11 days
10 depending what part of the world you're from
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