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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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I seem to have my sh*t together (or the illusion is working ) I made my 2nd straight final only to lose to my good friend Jason in the final on a -.005 red light . I still managed to gain ground in the points and am currently tied for 2nd with 10 races to go. Car was running mid 11.60s at 3500 lb race weight with a 29.6 something barometer b/c of the damn low pressure we have sitting by us! So I'm pleased and still loving the tailpipes on my new exhaust!

How'd everyone else do this weekend?

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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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Way to go Derek! I was wondering how everything went last night.

Congrats!
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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Congrats on the R/U position Derek. It takes some skill to get there.

The rain stopped us from racing this weekend.

Good luck in the points series
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Old Aug 2, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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Wow, what a coincidence ... Jenibella also made it to the finals, but like you, gave the win to the other driver with a .495 red light. He would have lost, he ranb a 12.07 on a 12.10 dial in. Oh well, at least she got another 2nd place trophy. Congrats to you and Jenibella!

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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Thanks for the kind words.

George, it rained a little but the track was in good shape with track temps at 110 degrees or less the entire night. Chip ended up winning Street sportsman. You need to bring the truck back out again for one last shot before it's gone!

Tom,
Yeah, the first round at my track is hard enough to get past, let alone the finals. Hopefully I'll keep it together.

George,
Wow, that's weird, same lights? Tell Jenibella congrats, she seems to be having a good year as well!

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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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Sweet Derek.

Very nice to make it to the final 2 weeks in a row.

Good luck in the last 10 points races. Go get em Brother!

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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Derek, thanks and I will (did). Good luck with the points race!
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