I can't wait!

HotWings · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 6:26 am Post subject: I can't wait!

I can't wait! 3 weeks from today I'll be at the Strip, layin' out some smoke and rubber! I'm already driving my wife nuts about it. She has absolutely ZERO interest in cars or racing, kinda sucks actually as I'd like to take her to the Drag Strip for the weekend this summer. That is a romantic weekend getaway, right guys??? Wink

Like, what can be more romantic then waking up to the thunderous sounds of open headers at the crack of dawn? Or the wonderful aroma of burning rubber as you suck down a half warm cup of joe fresh from last nights pot at the concession stand?

Am I not understanding something here? Wink

Have a great day folks!

Pete
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hardtop77 · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 8:07 am Post subject: I completly understand

I completly understand!

Well Pete, my wife had absolutely ZERO interest in cars or racing until about 4 months ago. We have been married for over 9 years. I had built a '68 Step side (forgot about that one…got to go add it to the list) and it was a pain…I guess I must have blocked it out… Laughing

…because it was the end of my car building for the next 8 and half years Crying or Very sad

, since the whole experience of that truck left a bad impression on her. When we met I had still had my ’68 GTO (that I sold when my oldest son was born).

You’re right…what an absolutely perfect romantic weekend getaway! Very Happy

Know that she has about 5% interest in cars or racing and 10% on a good day, I just might have to try a weekend trip.

Later
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1977 Trans-Am – Father and Son Project
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MotorCityThreads · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 214 Location: Tulsa,OK

hardtop77 · Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject: Re: I can't wait!

ginamarie53 · Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Tulsa, Ok

Kris and I just had our romantic weekend a couple of weekends ago at the Pontiac Southern Nationals here in Tulsa. I happen to believe it IS romantic, and loved every minute of it. NOTHING turns me on more than cars........sorry Kris.
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HotWings · Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 6:23 am Post subject:

Well the time is finally here! Tonight I'll get my mobile condo (U-Haul 16ft van) loaded and make sure the Bird will go on the trailer with the slicks on it. 5am tomorrow I'm up and gone to the track for the weekend. My son will be joining me Saturday night after he's done work. He;s going to race in the street class with my 04 Canyon 4X4. Smile

Time trials and a Gamblers race are held Saturday with 1 or 2 more time trial passes Sunday, then qualifying and eliminations in the afternoon. I'm hoping to get 12-15 passes in this weekend but that'll depend on the number of cars there.

I'll have lots of pics and video to post next week!

Have a great weekend all!

Pete
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hardtop77 · Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject:

Good luck and have a safe trip!!! Very Happy

Burn some tires for me. Laughing

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1977 Trans-Am – Father and Son Project
1980 Firebird – Converting to 1977 S.E. Clone

sir english firebird · Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject:

Cool, theres a strip not to far from me called " Santa Pod " www.santapod.co.uk . Im off to the european drags this weekend with the kids i won a family ticket on the local radio station.
I cant wait, i love it and im getting the kids into it too, even my 7 year old daughter wants to go.
Shelll make a man either happy or jealous when shes older!
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HotWings · Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 6:31 am Post subject:

I had a good weekend! Pics to follow shortly.
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rkellerjr · Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 266 Location: Yorktown, VA

Still waiting on pics Wink

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sir english firebird · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:24 pm Post subject:

Pics are up!
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SirLDragon · Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 97 Location: Valley City ND

I remember when the strip was just an hour away and gas was under a buck a gallon. I used to go as often as I could get away. The national events were the best of course, Got pit passes every time. We would stand right behind the top fuelers when they test fired and see who could stand there the longest. Our eyes would burn so bad...it was the best! Very Happy

I've tried to describe that to Aimee, but she just doesn't get it. Sad

sir english firebird · Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject:

Maybe you need a demonstration Larry??

Just be carefull............ or at least get her good insurance!
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ginamarie53 · Joined: 02 May 2008 Posts: 77 Location: Tulsa, Ok

If she doesn't want to go, I will!!
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HotWings · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:26 am Post subject:

We installed the Barry Grant racing carb on my Bird last night. All I can say is I wish my Holley responded like this thing does. It's not hard to tell that this thing is built to race! I just touch, and I mean touch, the throttle and the car jumps! I'm really hoping this helps solve some of my problems on the strip.

On another note, I should be bringing my Monza drag car home tonight.
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