maveRick
07-07-2002, 02:59 PM
<b><center>It was a hot summer’s day……so hot you could grill an all-beef patty on Shane’s head!
Because of the inclement weather, doubts arose that today would be the day of any new bests……I’ll let the doubters tout their new bests (“Congrats” guys!)
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/pmofo/ccb070602.jpg</center>
Time trials were less than ‘timely’ as the usual hundreds of drivers with thousands of hopes lined up to see if their pride-and-joy was gonna set a new track record. Hotlap traffic (and I do mean ‘HOT’) was heavier than Westheimer at 5:00 on Friday. The lines of cars were backed up from the starting line all the way back to the finish line.
I was lucky to get in three (horrible) time trials. Personal note: Maybe it’s time to put the Stealth in a retirement home – or at least stop treating the ol’ bitch so bad. The T-bird gave me all she had – good thing I don’t ask for much. ET has dropped off .7 sec since last year.
<center>The PoMoFo Racers to make it out were (in no particular) order,</b>
Bubstang (Bubba) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=36)
MaveRick (Rick) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=10)
Blue91 (Fred) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=1)
HoustonLX (Shane) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=7)
Saleen91 (Ben) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=9)
ZincYellowCobra (Nancy) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=6)
Rusman (Rusty) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=52) there to help cheer on fellow Mofo’s
(hurry up on your ride Rusty!)
Bubba Bro (Matt) <b>
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FIRST ROUND ACTION</center>
Bubba: Lights up the tires to get an ‘el’ (sorry Bubba – remember “Bubba Bernstein Burn-Out!!!!”) “L”
Me: I had it pretty easy against an opponent’s .9 second reaction time (overheard later at the starting line, “We had to use our sun-dial to time the guy’s R/T!”). “W”
Fred: Look in the classified section soon for “WTB: Anti-roll kit” from Blue91. I was behind Fred and watched his launch (nice hard launch btw) only to find he rolled through the lights where “Big Red” was waiting. “L”
Shane: What can I say? For Shane’s own self-respect, needed to have a good night at the track. His previous performances hadn’t really shown what he can do. Tonight he’d finally get the red monkey off his ass. “W” http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/smilees/rubshanesbaldheadsmilee.gif.
Ben: ‘Can’t remember exactly what happened here. I think the other guy cheated (fill us in, Ben). “L”.
Nancy: The inherent quick, cat-like reaction of a female pouncing on it’s prey took her into the next round. First time racing and Nancy gets a “W” (visions of ‘bringing home a trophy tonight - instead of the usual street-corner Chronicle vendor’ passed through her mind – but then she snapped back into reality later on – read second round action).
Matt: Uh…what can I say, other than “Dayum, I wish I had a car like that!”. Matt (the new hired gun-slinger) has a beautiful coupe that was running a …..well, he may not want it posted so I won’t. Let’s just say he beat my T-bird’s time (that’ll give you some idea). I’m sure Matt cuts a .5XX light to go into the next round. “W”. (“yawn”).
</b>Note: Matt was savvy enough to protest to the tower what appeared to be an “L” in this, the first round of the night. I could tell by the way he was marching back to his ride - eyes focused on the “X” on his windshield - that he’d won the protest and was going to wipe that scarlet letter off before it had the slightest chance of leaving any residue on the glass. Kudos to Matt!<b>
<CENTER>After 1st round,
W’s 4
L’s 3
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Second round: Of the W’s left - </CENTER>
Me: I think I have the guy beat at the end of the track so I lift – just enough to break out by .015 seconds. (SON-OF-A-WHORE! I HATE LOSING!) “L”
Shane: Continuing to redeem himself, peddles his way to a “W”.
Nancy: The fully-staged light comes on for Nancy, when suddenly, a shot rings out from a near-by book depository and averts her attention (under review: a second shot near the grassy knoll)!! I’m going to give her a lower-case ‘l’ here. It was her first time to race (okay, “legally”), so a pat on the lower back goes out to Nancy for growing some balls and joining the fun. ‘Hope to see you at ALL the events ‘gir frin’!
Matt: “W” (yawn) ‘nuff said.<center>
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Third round
(this section to be edited as I was giving my version
of ‘instructions’ to Darlene for her first race (the Powder Puff)
so I wasn’t around to see all the action.</center>
Shane: “W”
Matt: “W” (“yawn”)
<CENTER>---------------------
Powder Puff Round</CENTER>
Nancy doll’s up for the PP. She never looked so good getting the shaft – another lower-case ‘l’.
Out of respect to my man and long-time member Bubba, I ask his wife, Linda, to run my car in the Puff. She has ‘yet’ (emphasis on ‘yet’) decided to run through the traps at a blistering 70 mph.
I asked Darlene, Bubba’s friend, who was anxious and excited to make her first trip down the track. I thought she did great for a first-timer. Sadly, I didn’t account (enough) for the cooler weather. I subtracted .08 from the dial-in. She breaks out by .03. (My bad, Darlene!)
<center>--------------------
Fourth round (same comments as above – future editing)</center>
Shane: Gets an “L” (real men get upper-case letters) to the brown Road-Runner dood. If you know who I’m talking about, this guy is ALWAYS hanging around at the end of the brackets. The guy simply knows how to drive (sandbag or not)! He’s taken me out (I know! It’s inconceivable, but true!), Carl (WSM), and a few others who would rather ‘wipe-disk’ it from their memory.
Matt: After viewing Matt’s time slips first-hand, as disappointing as it was, an impending red-light was not out of the question. “If you never red-light, you ain’t trying!”). From all the PoMoFo’s, thanks for coming out and helping out with the points. You and your family are welcome back anytime!
With Shane’s and Matt’s good showings, PoMoFo Racing shouldn’t be hurt at all in the points race.
<center>---------------
Summary</center>
It was great to see the fellow members again and meet some cool new friends. While understanding there are higher priorities in life, we missed the ones who couldn’t make it.
Although we didn’t bring home a trophy, everyone had a good time. It’s not all about winning. The close ties of camaraderie take the “W” every time!
‘Hope to see every one back at the August CCB.
Stay Well and be Safe.</center></b>
Because of the inclement weather, doubts arose that today would be the day of any new bests……I’ll let the doubters tout their new bests (“Congrats” guys!)
http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/pmofo/ccb070602.jpg</center>
Time trials were less than ‘timely’ as the usual hundreds of drivers with thousands of hopes lined up to see if their pride-and-joy was gonna set a new track record. Hotlap traffic (and I do mean ‘HOT’) was heavier than Westheimer at 5:00 on Friday. The lines of cars were backed up from the starting line all the way back to the finish line.
I was lucky to get in three (horrible) time trials. Personal note: Maybe it’s time to put the Stealth in a retirement home – or at least stop treating the ol’ bitch so bad. The T-bird gave me all she had – good thing I don’t ask for much. ET has dropped off .7 sec since last year.
<center>The PoMoFo Racers to make it out were (in no particular) order,</b>
Bubstang (Bubba) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=36)
MaveRick (Rick) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=10)
Blue91 (Fred) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=1)
HoustonLX (Shane) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=7)
Saleen91 (Ben) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=9)
ZincYellowCobra (Nancy) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=6)
Rusman (Rusty) (http://pomoforacing.com/forums/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=52) there to help cheer on fellow Mofo’s
(hurry up on your ride Rusty!)
Bubba Bro (Matt) <b>
----------------------------------
FIRST ROUND ACTION</center>
Bubba: Lights up the tires to get an ‘el’ (sorry Bubba – remember “Bubba Bernstein Burn-Out!!!!”) “L”
Me: I had it pretty easy against an opponent’s .9 second reaction time (overheard later at the starting line, “We had to use our sun-dial to time the guy’s R/T!”). “W”
Fred: Look in the classified section soon for “WTB: Anti-roll kit” from Blue91. I was behind Fred and watched his launch (nice hard launch btw) only to find he rolled through the lights where “Big Red” was waiting. “L”
Shane: What can I say? For Shane’s own self-respect, needed to have a good night at the track. His previous performances hadn’t really shown what he can do. Tonight he’d finally get the red monkey off his ass. “W” http://users3.ev1.net/~rickbook/smilees/rubshanesbaldheadsmilee.gif.
Ben: ‘Can’t remember exactly what happened here. I think the other guy cheated (fill us in, Ben). “L”.
Nancy: The inherent quick, cat-like reaction of a female pouncing on it’s prey took her into the next round. First time racing and Nancy gets a “W” (visions of ‘bringing home a trophy tonight - instead of the usual street-corner Chronicle vendor’ passed through her mind – but then she snapped back into reality later on – read second round action).
Matt: Uh…what can I say, other than “Dayum, I wish I had a car like that!”. Matt (the new hired gun-slinger) has a beautiful coupe that was running a …..well, he may not want it posted so I won’t. Let’s just say he beat my T-bird’s time (that’ll give you some idea). I’m sure Matt cuts a .5XX light to go into the next round. “W”. (“yawn”).
</b>Note: Matt was savvy enough to protest to the tower what appeared to be an “L” in this, the first round of the night. I could tell by the way he was marching back to his ride - eyes focused on the “X” on his windshield - that he’d won the protest and was going to wipe that scarlet letter off before it had the slightest chance of leaving any residue on the glass. Kudos to Matt!<b>
<CENTER>After 1st round,
W’s 4
L’s 3
---------------------------
Second round: Of the W’s left - </CENTER>
Me: I think I have the guy beat at the end of the track so I lift – just enough to break out by .015 seconds. (SON-OF-A-WHORE! I HATE LOSING!) “L”
Shane: Continuing to redeem himself, peddles his way to a “W”.
Nancy: The fully-staged light comes on for Nancy, when suddenly, a shot rings out from a near-by book depository and averts her attention (under review: a second shot near the grassy knoll)!! I’m going to give her a lower-case ‘l’ here. It was her first time to race (okay, “legally”), so a pat on the lower back goes out to Nancy for growing some balls and joining the fun. ‘Hope to see you at ALL the events ‘gir frin’!
Matt: “W” (yawn) ‘nuff said.<center>
___________
Third round
(this section to be edited as I was giving my version
of ‘instructions’ to Darlene for her first race (the Powder Puff)
so I wasn’t around to see all the action.</center>
Shane: “W”
Matt: “W” (“yawn”)
<CENTER>---------------------
Powder Puff Round</CENTER>
Nancy doll’s up for the PP. She never looked so good getting the shaft – another lower-case ‘l’.
Out of respect to my man and long-time member Bubba, I ask his wife, Linda, to run my car in the Puff. She has ‘yet’ (emphasis on ‘yet’) decided to run through the traps at a blistering 70 mph.
I asked Darlene, Bubba’s friend, who was anxious and excited to make her first trip down the track. I thought she did great for a first-timer. Sadly, I didn’t account (enough) for the cooler weather. I subtracted .08 from the dial-in. She breaks out by .03. (My bad, Darlene!)
<center>--------------------
Fourth round (same comments as above – future editing)</center>
Shane: Gets an “L” (real men get upper-case letters) to the brown Road-Runner dood. If you know who I’m talking about, this guy is ALWAYS hanging around at the end of the brackets. The guy simply knows how to drive (sandbag or not)! He’s taken me out (I know! It’s inconceivable, but true!), Carl (WSM), and a few others who would rather ‘wipe-disk’ it from their memory.
Matt: After viewing Matt’s time slips first-hand, as disappointing as it was, an impending red-light was not out of the question. “If you never red-light, you ain’t trying!”). From all the PoMoFo’s, thanks for coming out and helping out with the points. You and your family are welcome back anytime!
With Shane’s and Matt’s good showings, PoMoFo Racing shouldn’t be hurt at all in the points race.
<center>---------------
Summary</center>
It was great to see the fellow members again and meet some cool new friends. While understanding there are higher priorities in life, we missed the ones who couldn’t make it.
Although we didn’t bring home a trophy, everyone had a good time. It’s not all about winning. The close ties of camaraderie take the “W” every time!
‘Hope to see every one back at the August CCB.
Stay Well and be Safe.</center></b>