Hello from the SCCA Runoffs. The action starts tomorrow.
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Sept. 24, 2009 10:26 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
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Sept. 24, 2009 11:00 p.m. NYG95GA SuperDork
Great! Keep us aprised.
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Sept. 25, 2009 6:40 a.m. gjz30075 New Reader
I love the Runoffs! Hope you're 'on the job' to get us good coverage.
I've always enjoyed the human interest stories behind scenes, such as, tragedies to overcome to get the racer to where he is today, or, a grassroots (read: super budget) approach and said racer is in victory lane. The tenacity and diligence of amatuer racers is always interesting.
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Sept. 25, 2009 7:04 a.m. bigwrench Reader
how is the weather for the event???
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Sept. 25, 2009 7:18 a.m. Varkwso Reader
Several teams had some real challenges to overcome with engine/trans/car replacements. One bad accident has Tracy, Jr in the hospital - but he is doing OK I hear.
T1 will be interesting this year
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Sept. 25, 2009 7:38 a.m. stan SuperDork
I love
the Runoffs. I always thought they were the absolute best racing bar none.
Just hate the fact they moved away from Mid-Ohio...
Maybe one of these days I can make the trip to Kansas. How do the tracks and facilities compare?
Stan
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Sept. 25, 2009 7:40 a.m. Rusty_Rabbit84 Dork
ive been following it on their website the last couple of days, thru timing and scoring. We have a customer in his GTi in T3 Don Istook...
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Sept. 25, 2009 9:28 a.m. TJ HalfDork
stan wrote:
Maybe one of these days I can make the trip to Kansas. How do the tracks and facilities compare?
Stan
They moved away from Heartland Park to Road America. Is Wisconsin closer than Kansas for you?
I wish speed would broadcast these races either live or at least within a week of them happening. They seem to hold on to them for months then trickle out a race or two here and there. Somehow they can show wrecked 12 hours a day, but can't show the runoffs in a timely manner.
Thank goodness for Tivo.
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Sept. 25, 2009 10:26 a.m. Keith SuperDork
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Sept. 25, 2009 11:24 a.m. stan SuperDork
TJ wrote:
stan wrote:
Maybe one of these days I can make the trip to Kansas. How do the tracks and facilities compare?
Stan
They moved away from Heartland Park to Road America. Is Wisconsin closer than Kansas for you?
I wish speed would broadcast these races either live or at least within a week of them happening. They seem to hold on to them for months then trickle out a race or two here and there. Somehow they can show wrecked 12 hours a day, but can't show the runoffs in a timely manner.
Thank goodness for Tivo.
I'd forgotten that. Shows you how much I've paid attention lately... It's a couple of hours closer, but still quite the trip. My company has an office in Milwaukee though and maybe next year I can go there and work a bit. Hmmm....
Stan
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Sept. 25, 2009 11:48 a.m. NYG95GA SuperDork
Back in the 70s, when they were held at Road Atlanta, I went every year. They are considered the largest single race event held anywhere. It was exhausting, and awesome!
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Sept. 25, 2009 12:16 p.m. Kendall_Jones Reader
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Sept. 25, 2009 12:27 p.m. gjz30075 New Reader
Great! My two new favorite channels.
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Sept. 26, 2009 7:19 a.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
bigwrench wrote:
how is the weather for the event???
Yesterday was excellent. Today's forecast calls for rain. The ground is currently wet, but nothing is falling.
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Sept. 26, 2009 10:19 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
The rain stayed away, and we saw some great racing. Tomorrow's racing action starts at 8:30. If you at the track, stop by and say hi.
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Sept. 26, 2009 10:44 p.m. Claff New Reader
stan wrote:
I love
the Runoffs. I always thought they were the absolute best racing bar none.
Just hate the fact they moved away from Mid-Ohio...Me and my dad went every year when they were in Road Atlanta. When they moved, we stopped going. Got lots of good memories from those all-nighters dear old dad pulled to get there from Massachusetts and get home again. He wouldn't let me drive till I at least had my learners permit for some reason.
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Sept. 27, 2009 7:59 a.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Hello sports fans, looks like it's going to be a great, great day for racing.
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Sept. 27, 2009 10:00 a.m. kpm New Reader
+1 on the speedcasttv coverage. There have been some glitches but all in all good coverage.
I would like to know the real story about what went on in A Sedan. 30 hours in the tech shed and the top 5 DSQ .
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Sept. 27, 2009 10:14 a.m. NYG95GA SuperDork
kpm wrote:
.... 30 hours in the tech shed and the top 5 DSQ .
Sounds like Smokey Yunick's ghost showed up.
"It's our job to cheat, and their job to catch us."
