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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Well I just moved up here from Texas, what is the scene like around here. I am in Charlotte.

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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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Welcome to the area bud. You outta come to fayetteville dragway, with some of us this sunday! -Jim
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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I'll be at fayetteville this sunday to but my car isn't running now. So i'll be making the drive/ride up with some friends.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Yeppers come to fayetteville on sunday. I'm sure you will have a good time, if you can't find me just look for a green formula with Virginia Tags that say GRN FIRE. Thats ME!!!!!!


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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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Welcome!
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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welcome to the area, be sure to come out to some of the gatherings
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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Where are the gatherings, I am in Charlotte, how long does it take to get to Fayettevile?
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Welcome Fayetteville is a great track. Also check out www.horsepowerjunkies.com, it's a local board with several Charlotte members.
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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hey jim, what time, and who all is going.....since i'v never been, i might could go. if you guys promise not to laugh if i bust a 15 sec. time.
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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Welcome to NC!! Hey, I lived in Austin Texas for a couple of years! Is 6th Street still as wild as it was 15 years ago?
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Yeah I miss 6th already, is there anything like that around here??
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Yeah I miss 6th already, is there anything like that around here??
No, not even close to 6th! Sorry. Of course Charlotte might have more than we have over here in the Hendersonville/Asheville area.
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Mtnm2
Where are the gatherings, I am in Charlotte, how long does it take to get to Fayettevile?

I'm thinking 4 hrs, not too bad we're meeing in wadesboro on sunday at 11am, check out my drag racing thread in this section.



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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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you obviously didn't see the sticky thread....this is the ATLANTA SECTION!!!
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Welcome. I'm sure you will enjoy the Southern Section. If you don't, you can EAD.
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Welcome, usually us guys here in Charlotte will have a meet up in Hendersonville, which is approx. 20 minutes outside of Charlotte. Personally, I haven't gone to any in a while but there a few things that goes on.

Tell us about your F-Body?
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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he means huntersville.
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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http://www.afbforums.com/index.php?&...ODE=12&CID=116

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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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Anything going on in charlotte soon?
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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Well BadAndy's mother is coming to town. She's not much to look at but, if you're drunk enough........ (let the games begin)
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