Who was there?

[garrell.770]

Who was there

I was there and so very fortunate to be the first participate to oficially go down the track in my black Silverado truck and met a goal I had set for myself to run over 130 mph, first run 132.247, second at 133.806 almost 134 mph in a 5600 lb. truck. Increase of seven mph over my record setting speed in Oct. at Maxton. fifteen months ago I was in a wheel chair and could not feed myself and Doctors said I would never get any better.
Magnificiant job by ECTA officials, volunteers, participants all at a new venue with an overload field and terrible weather. Did anyone besides me have to really drive your vehicle down the track early on Sat. my truck was all over the lane, no trouble to controll but had to make constant corrections.
Keith thamks for letting me ride along with you Friday during the rookie orientation meeting.
Do you know what month issue that Hot Rod's coverage of the challenge will be in?

Garrell Patterson

[KeithTurk]

I'm not sure of the issue but it will be several months from now.... and Not only where you the first down the track... but you set the FIRST record with the ECTA...

Very cool stuff.... and thanks to all of you for coming... there's More... they just got to get off their keyboards and log in!!!

[JoeyG]

Mike once again congrats on the 2nd win! Garrell I watched your pass but never got a chance to meet you, I think anyway. Definately a good time as allways and I got to watch Hendersons Jaguar make it in the 2 club finally

[DanStokes]

There ,wet ,cold ,love the new track

Terry - How did the new car run? Not expecting it to be up to its full potential on the first outing but I hope all went well.

Did Ed Brace get in any runs? Looked like he was having "issues".

Dan

[t russell]

we went to make sure it would go straight,stop,find bugs we did.Now for the real work.
Mike congrats! after your first pass it looked like you were back on track.

[pdub]

Me, me me me. Went there, ran twice, bought the shirt.

[rightpedal]

Phil from Omaha... Were you there?

I got to say hi to a bunch of BSers at the track but that was about it. Except the fabulous dinner at Ohio's best buffet!!! And trading beers with Russell. And having Steve rescue my damp ass with the best coffee ever (no seriously that cold and wet it was the best coffee ever) Turk giving guided track all access tours to any vagrant that wanted a ride..... ah good times


Steve

[Plm Krze]

I was there!!! I had a blast!!!

[70chevyC-10]

Phil from Omaha... Were you there?

I got to say hi to a bunch of BSers at the track but that was about it. Except the fabulous dinner at Ohio's best buffet!!! And trading beers with Russell. And having Steve rescue my damp ass with the best coffee ever (no seriously that cold and wet it was the best coffee ever) Turk giving guided track all access tours to any vagrant that wanted a ride..... ah good times


Steve

Steve - sorry just saw your note. No I was not there but DTB asked me to post these pics for him - he can't post pics from work so I am his second.

[Dan Barlow]

( quote ) Sorry for the late post up but yeah, I was there with the Mrs. Fri at the gate keeping tragic fro backing up on the streets, Saturday I was in shut down , putting out fires and watching the inaugural full past of a support vehicle down the track. Did we get a time on that blue van ? Sunday I was up the track doing pre- stage. When it first rained Sunday I was invitied in this hemi Plymouth where we waited forgot to stop Getting re- acquired with Rightpedal (Steve ) Talking to DAN and stealing his umbrella , Talking to Russell and being Keiths deputy sat encouraging folks to leave at the end of thevday so we could eat , get out of our wet clothes and take the hottest shower possible. Great times.

[rancheroman]

Calaguiro Bros. Racing Inc. was there..great track ( smooth ), cool weather, fast speeds, and best of all the Ranchero went on the trailer the way it came off..no broken pieces....also thanks to all the people that made this weekend happen...Paul...

[DanStokes]

Paul - sorry I missed you. I spent most of the weekend trying to thaw out - I don't do cold weather well post-heart attack. The Ranchero sounded great and congratulations on the new track record!

Dan

[t russell]

I heard you got into the 140s congrats

[rancheroman]

Did so,,143 and didn't break anything...life is good...thanks, Paul..

[Dave the Bartender]

Did so,,143 and didn't break anything...life is good...thanks, Paul..

Paul,
Great meeting you Gordy and the rest of the gang. Hope to hang out with y'all again ! 143, great run !
DTB