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Old 02-22-2008, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Villain281H
Change of plans, I just bought a racer entry!
I'm going to be there as well, been a few years since I ran at Gainsville, looking forward to it.
Old 02-22-2008, 11:36 AM
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does anyone know how strict tech is gonna be there, i havent been to gainesville in a LONG time and im not sure how strict they are for pinks
Old 02-22-2008, 11:42 AM
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I dont like that young kid "techinical advisor" or whatever. I dont watch the show enough to know his name but in my opinion neither of them know anything about cars. I could name 20 people from this site that know more about cars then they do.
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Be good to see ya again Kevin. Let's hope the good air stays for an eight second pass.

Tally, you know Gainesville can be strict on tech, but I've also see night they are lax a little. Not as lax as other places I won't mention, but considering it's a filmed deal I'd say bring what you need to be legal.

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we are bringing a couple of cars,who knows we might get lucky!
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Originally Posted by Villain281H
Be good to see ya again Kevin. Let's hope the good air stays for an eight second pass.

Tally, you know Gainesville can be strict on tech, but I've also see night they are lax a little. Not as lax as other places I won't mention, but considering it's a filmed deal I'd say bring what you need to be legal.

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I'll be running my usual all-out 9.50 tuneup, one of these times they will pick 9.50 cars
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Originally Posted by LS1Silverado98
That would make my night! I was watching him get interviewed on Barrett Jackson and he actually admitted he knew nothing about cars until he started this show....
And apparently his knowledge hasn't improved much.
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I'm glad that I'm not the only one who feels that way about him.
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He may not know much about cars but at least he came up with a good show idea. Tell me where else small time guys get the chance for $10K at a $40 entry fee plus the exposure. I'm not defending him on the knowledge, but I'm all about seeing the little guys get their time in the sun!
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Originally Posted by Villain281H
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Tally, you know Gainesville can be strict on tech, but I've also see night they are lax a little. Not as lax as other places I won't mention, but considering it's a filmed deal I'd say bring what you need to be legal.

Derek
ya only problem is i can put the car in the 10.5 range with the gear swap that should be done by then and im still cageless.

oh well, i bet if i drive 150 miles, swap tires, and run mid 10's ill get one pass thatll be on tv haha
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^ From what I've heard about tech inspections at these shows so far I don't think you'll have a problem. I don't know about Gainseville, but every other all out show I've heard about they are so swamped to try and process everyone they don't give two hoots about what you have.
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Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg
^ From what I've heard about tech inspections at these shows so far I don't think you'll have a problem. I don't know about Gainseville, but every other all out show I've heard about they are so swamped to try and process everyone they don't give two hoots about what you have.
Tech is not just about rules, its about the safety of you, the driver in the lane next to you and everyone else who is at the track, its not that hard to comply.
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im down for going for sure! guess i better order the skinnies and cage ahead of time

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Originally Posted by Beaflag VonRathburg
^ From what I've heard about tech inspections at these shows so far I don't think you'll have a problem. I don't know about Gainseville, but every other all out show I've heard about they are so swamped to try and process everyone they don't give two hoots about what you have.
NHRA owned track and they can be very strict on tech (Been there, done that) so I wouldn't risk it.

autodad, I'm pretty sure the tickets for racers are sold out by now. They went on sale 2 weeks ago.
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Originally Posted by Villain281H
NHRA owned track and they can be very strict on tech (Been there, done that) so I wouldn't risk it.

autodad, I'm pretty sure the tickets for racers are sold out by now. They went on sale 2 weeks ago.
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Gotta get 'em quickly for these shows. One race up north last year, all 400 spots gone in 1 hour!
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It sold out after 3 days
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anyone get their tickets in the mail yet?
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Originally Posted by bluecajun5.3
anyone get their tickets in the mail yet?
The receipt I printed when I ordered them said they should be received no later than 48 hours before the event. So I'm guessing we shouldn't be seeing them for 3-4 weeks??


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