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Old 06-16-2003, 10:27 AM
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Hey guys (and gals),

Just thought I would post up (so people wouldn't think I've totally fallen off the face of the earth!). I've had 2 new best of a different sort. Me and my fiance tied the knot a couple weeks ago, and we also just found out that she is expecting, and we should bring another racing nut (3rd generation to be exact) into this world in early '04. We couldn't be happier. Things are crazy with all that is going on, and I can't thank Vette (my Dad), and Brian "Madman" for keeping on top of the racecar for me.

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The car is coming along very nicely.. the new tranny is complete and is a work of art...and should be more than enuff for anything we can throw at it. The new motor is almost complete as well, and I think it is going to be a badass. The builder, who is a S.A.M. grad, has done a sweet job with the motor. Things will likely slow a little for us..since now I have to turn more attention to family stuff. But the goal is to be ready for THUNDER, and ready to run in the top class.

No earth shattering wheelstand this year. Plain and simple, no fluff...our goal is to show up, make the runs, take home a win, and a record! Who else wants to play?

c ya'll at the track!

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want to caravan out to thunder again this year?
Congrats on the wedding and the news of a baby coming. I'm sure your dad is thrilled. Take care and keep in touch.
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You bet Lynda! I got your email..sorry I hadn't replied yet...been working terrible hours, having to make up for Time I took off for the wedding/honeymoon. Hope to see you and clint real soon!
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Congrats Larry!

Looking forward to seeing your Hot Rod in action again.

Tell your Dad that our race is on hold.

Hope to see ya soon at the track.

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Congrats Larry!

It's good to hear from you again! Good luck with the car. Hopefully I'll see you in November.

What did you go with for a tranny?
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Coach:
Thanks man! Haha, I'm sure dad will see this post

George:

Thanks man! I sure hope things come together for you and you make it back to LA again! I have a dedenbear glide sitting in the shop floor just waiting to jump into the car

Thanks again guys.

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Mikey is finalizing the short block today. The heads will be on tomorrow. I'm getting the intake tomorrow so I can plumb the Fogger. Hopefully we will be putting the motor in first of next week.
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Congrats Larry!

Looking forward to seeing your Hot Rod in action again.

Tell your Dad that our race is on hold.

Hope to see ya soon at the track.

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Do not worry it kind of takes the strain off of me!!!!!
Be glad when you get it back together.....
Thunder is going to be a hell of a race this year.....
I may clean house with my car, who knows....
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want to caravan out to thunder again this year?
Congrats on the wedding and the news of a baby coming. I'm sure your dad is thrilled. Take care and keep in touch.
Yes Lynda, It sure is different all the way around.....
I am sure we can do the caravan thing again this year. We have our rooms already waiting....
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congrats, I am sure BOTH new babies will bring lots of joy to your life!
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Congratulations larry!

Cant wait to see your hot rod at the Thunder Race.
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Congrats amigo! Adding to the future pit crew eh? hahaha. Keep in touch man

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Congrats Larry on the wedding and the little one on the way..Tell your dad to save me a place next to him in the stands at the Thunder event..I had a great time BS'ing with him last year...I'm going to run in 2 classes this year since the car is finally legal to run anywhere but I'm also going to be doing quite a bit of spectating !!
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May God Bless you and your new family and the little one to come.
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congrats on the new little one on the way ! so will he/she get the keys to the race car, ha ha ha!
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Damn PAIN we already are looking for a bigger truck to haul the car and all the spares, NOW I need to find a SCHOOL BUS for the crew!!!!
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congrats larry! I'm waiting on the kid thing myself, i figure at this point I can't pay for 2 toys and a kid too! Good luck with your new wife and kid. somehow I can see you teaching the kid how to change oil like the vavoline commercial!

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Congrats on all the good news!

"Who else wants to play?"

I do. ...If I ever get my toy back.
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Congrats to ya Larry. It's good to see you are still in the race mode. You can easily balance family and racing. As Coach once said......." A family that races together, stays together. Those were words well spoken.

Sheila and I started racing in 1983, shortly after we met when she was only 14. (scary huh?) and we have been racing in some fashion ever since. Of course you have to take a break every now and then. We couldn't find a doctor that would deliver a baby at the track so we took two breaks.LOL.

Good luck to you and the Mrs.


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