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Hallett19
09-06-2004, 09:41 AM
First time to a nascar race, and let me tell you, IT WAS DOPE !!!! :rollside: I was happier than a pig in sheit. I saw a fellow OP6er there too ( I cant quite remember his name, I was already faded when we showed up) Hopefully he will chime in and remind me :cool: It was awesome, we were in the infield at the fence in turn 2...... wow. And I only lost $18 on the race, 2 of my machups lost. Having money on the race makes it so much more exciting. !!! I hope everyone there had fun !!

MRS FLYIN VEE
09-06-2004, 09:43 AM
we were there also for the first time.. we were with the knucklheads and it was a great time.. and it won't be the last.. :D

OGShocker
09-06-2004, 09:47 AM
We were there! We go to nearly every race. MandMVG were there as well as Bohica. I wish we would have known you guys were going...well , next time I guess!

BLOWN HOWARD
09-06-2004, 09:50 AM
Me and the wife were there also, Cant beat the party that goes on in that place, Anybody catch the concert Sat night? Heard it was awsome!!!!

Boatcop
09-06-2004, 11:33 AM
Looks like my theory was correct.
Light crowds at the River because of the race. I fugure if even 25% of the crowd at the race usually come here for the Labor Day Weekend, that's 25,000 fewer peeps out boating.
Too bad, Robby got screwed by the yellow flag after the green flag stop, but 24th to 9th in 11 laps was one hell of a come-back.

MRS FLYIN VEE
09-06-2004, 11:58 AM
Alan:
I was there and could not believe how fast he moved up through the pack in those last laps :eek: Had a great time with the Vee's can't wait till the next one.
hey Thanks sweetie.. we had a great time.. there will be a next time for us for sure.. thanks for watching over us.. :D :p

FRENCHIE
09-06-2004, 12:21 PM
glad ya all had fun!!! :cool:

Kilrtoy
09-06-2004, 12:22 PM
If you guys enjoyed that race try Phoenix, YOU WILL BE IN LOVE .......

sintax
09-06-2004, 12:24 PM
It was an awesome race. I ended up going out to the track on Saturday morning and staying with some family in turn 3 in the very front row. Was impressive to watch the cars run under the lights at the end.
The real party was the previous night, we shut the infield down at about 2 am. Sunday there was not much of a party at all. I think people we too spent from the day in the sun.
I was trying to talk people into making a quick trip to Elsinore on sunday before the race. No takers...
-Scott

LASERRAY
09-06-2004, 12:29 PM
I haven't been to a race there in a couple of years but the raceing seems to be getting better every year with the multiple grooves that the track now has. I hated seeing J. Gordon blow his engine after the comeback that he made after running over debris early. He's still sitting pretty in the points regardless.
I thought the race as a whole was an awesome event the way it finished under the lights. It looked good on T.V. anyway. :cool:

jbtrailerjim
09-06-2004, 12:55 PM
I was there on Saturday and Sunday. Had a great time both day's. Except when I got back to my truck after the race last night only to find some jackass made off with my ice chest and beer. Freakin losers. :mad:

ahhell
09-06-2004, 01:03 PM
If you guys enjoyed that race try Phoenix, YOU WILL BE IN LOVE .......
Phoenix is cool...small track just outside town...BEER VENDORS...cute ones(female that is)

LUVNLIFE
09-06-2004, 01:23 PM
Great race. Watched it flag to flag. I was disappointed when J. Gordan lost his engine but at least he is still in the hunt.

Debbolas
09-06-2004, 02:30 PM
We LOVED the race. The bummer part was they made all the RV's park in Gate 3. So we were really sandwiched in there. The good news, no one asked to use my bathroom. :p
It was really hot, I was happy to see the sun go down, and the track looked beautiful at night. :rollside:
After Gordon blew his engine I was rooting for Robby (CA native) but he didn't do so well. I was impressed to see Jeff come from #24 up to #4 before he had engine problems. :)
Our seats are awesome, up at the top, so you can get up and stand behind if you want to. The only bad part is people walk by and just stand there, so I spent much of the race with crotches behind my head......NOT my idea of a good time..... :yuk:
Also we got out of there quicker than before, Gate 3 empties pretty quick. WE BBQed afterward anyway.
Loved the King Taco for lunch (yum) :rollside:
Because it was night, (we sit in turn one) you could see the fire when the drivers stepped on the gas in the turn.....very cool!!!! :clover:
It was a good day!! :cool:

Shark In The Pond
09-06-2004, 03:53 PM
we were there also for the first time.. we were with the knucklheads and it was a great time.. and it won't be the last.. :D
I was thinking about you guys during the race glad you had fun ! Also glad to see Martin running so good !

raff
09-06-2004, 06:23 PM
Hallett19, that was me that you saw outside the gates on Sunday :eek:
Sara and I were there both days, Saturday was by far the best, we got hooked up with a vendor of mine with this view:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d724b3127cceb58bc15851e20000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d724b3127cceb58bbe0890250000001610
Roof Top A above the suites just above pit #5/6. Was awsome.
Sunday had regular tickets in the grandstands. Was hotter than Haities, I'll tell you that. Just like Havasu, but no water!!!
Mark and Casey racing hard coming out of turn 4:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d727b3127cceb5a8de6ad9770000001610
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d727b3127cceb5a8d11f999d0000001610
Mark gets him at the end of the front stretch into turn 1:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d727b3127cceb5a8e3bd18160000001610
More pictures, will post later.
Mark out

LUVNLIFE
09-06-2004, 06:33 PM
Nice pics Mark. Looks like you and Sarah had a good time :cool:

raff
09-06-2004, 06:44 PM
Thanks Cale. Sara and I had a great time..
See you at BV on the 18TH.
Here's some more for you guy's
Robby comming out.
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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d727b3127cceb5a8b5af991f0000001610
Side by side out of 4.
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http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d727b3127cceb5af66f3b9670000001610
Mark just cruising......at 185MPH!!!!!!
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4d727b3127cceb5af762fb9b30000001610
POP Secret 500 (http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EeAN2rZyzas2zsI )

IN2-IN2MX
09-06-2004, 10:42 PM
If you guys enjoyed that race try Phoenix, YOU WILL BE IN LOVE .......
Glad to hear it was fun.
Did I tell you my dad's boss (DISCOUNT TIRE CENTER) has a car participating now? I think he said they came in 4th. Anyways, since they all live in Phoenix I told my dad to get me 4 good tickets for the next race there (thinking that you and Yvonne may wanna go). :idea:

Hallett19
09-06-2004, 10:48 PM
Thats right, Raff!!! Saw his OP6 sticker on the back of his Expedition and Pickle the Load and I had to pul up and say hi !! You had great seats and I love the pics. We had some great king taco for dinner and lots of hops and barley in between meals. I was glad to see my Ford guys come in top 3 and my main man Martin come up good in the points with the bonus for leading most laps, I would love to see him take it all ! But the bottom line is, Roush is doing well in the last few weeks.

Kilrtoy
09-06-2004, 10:53 PM
We want to go, but have the kids Steve and Monique offed to watch them... So maybe

IN2-IN2MX
09-06-2004, 10:59 PM
the kids won't go? do they get bored? I thought Kyle liked it?

Kilrtoy
09-06-2004, 11:05 PM
Yeah but they get bored quick...

IN2-IN2MX
09-06-2004, 11:08 PM
ah, got it.

Rod-64
09-06-2004, 11:33 PM
Nice pics Mark...........I knew it'd be hot when they said the track temp was 130.........at least the could build a sandbar in the infield. :D

JustMVG
09-07-2004, 11:22 AM
Had a great time , OGShocker, thanks for the walk back to my spot :) , hope you didn't get tired out, i know now who to REALLY see when i want a DANA!!! Thanks Tom!!!
Too bad we did not have an idea where everyone was going to be, otherwise we could have left the infield and gone out and met up with some of you.
The race really came into it's own when the sun went down, although IMHO, NASCAR needs to start this race an hour later, that way the guys won't have to put up with the sunset as long as they did. Yeah yeah i know the East coast TV and all that True race fans watch no matter what.
Had a blast at TRACKSIDE Friday
evening, got some neat stuff they threw some coolie holders and beads and frisbees some foot balls,
But the Concert Saturday night was one of if not the best so far, the crowd was into it a small 3 -6 people "Mosh Pit" got started and was quickly over, felt sorry for my little one she was right there as we were pushing these Gumby's away from us.
But the best thing was Monday night watching the usual Speed TV BS on NBS24/7 at the very end of the show we saw our flags and our RV on the tv, it's only a 2 sec shot but if you know the track and the infield you'll know where the shot was taken, kinda neat.
Now anyone going to the IRL next month?? I'm there have an extra spot righ next door to me. Mike VG
Again glad to see some floks from the boards, OGShocker, thanks again, Bohica didn't know you were there thought your friends had the spot , rode by a few times but didn't see ya, oh well some other time .... Mike VG

OGShocker
09-07-2004, 11:36 AM
Had a great time , OGShocker, thanks for the walk back to my spot :) , hope you didn't get tired out, i know now who to REALLY see when i want a DANA!!! Thanks Tom!!!
Sorry Mike, I was TOOOO drunk to walk you home! I made it to the turn and knew I would NEVER make it home. :skull: It was great seeing you Mike please thank your buddy for the squirtgun....I owe him one, my boy blasted me ALL DAY! :220v:

91nordic29
09-07-2004, 11:39 AM
If you guys enjoyed that race try Phoenix, YOU WILL BE IN LOVE .......
i hope you guys get to come this year. i have a hat for you! my brother - in - law surprised us with one of those cruise america motor home deals. all we have to do is show up. i will be at the track from wed to monday. :cool:

JustMVG
09-07-2004, 05:53 PM
Sorry Mike, I was TOOOO drunk to walk you home! I made it to the turn and knew I would NEVER make it home. :skull: It was great seeing you Mike please thank your buddy for the squirtgun....I owe him one, my boy blasted me ALL DAY! :220v:
Mark it's not a problem it is a bit of a walk from where you are to where our spot is, you guys treated me great, i told my buddy HD if he didn't get that squirtgun to your son, the kid would hunt him down with a firehose and squirt the Sh*t outta him , i'm just angry 'cause i didn't go with him to say hi and all. See you at IRL in a few weeks. The wife will actually be making an appearance @ Cal Speedway, her once a year deal and as always i'll have the girls w me. Say Hi and Thanks to Tom for me, nice guy had a great time with ya all. And that chicken was awesome!!!! MVG

JustMVG
09-07-2004, 05:56 PM
Yeah but they get bored quick...
Give 'em a squirt gun!!!, the kids at the track, big and little kids were having a Blast, now where'd i put my Baloon launcher?