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Old May 20, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Thumbs up HPD Fun Run Roll Out!

If you missed the Houston Performance Driving South Coast Fun Run...well that just sucks!

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Old May 20, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Wanted to make it. As my luck goes.
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Old May 20, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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It looks like a group of motorcycles stopped traffic on the feeder. What's the deal with that?
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Old May 20, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by codyvette
It looks like a group of motorcycles stopped traffic on the feeder. What's the deal with that?
That was my call to have them do that. It helps keep our large group together has we exit and enter the freeway.
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Old May 20, 2014 | 07:11 PM
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WOW! Those were probably insignificant nobodies that didn't have plans as important as the car group. I know you do a lot to organize these runs and other events but that was not cool.
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Old May 20, 2014 | 11:18 PM
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Don't see why they wouldn't just pay for escort cops . If your going to doing something that big might as well. Instead of being douches and blocking it off like they way they did . Other ppl have lives too .
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Old May 21, 2014 | 07:07 AM
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I won't call names. XTC4US does a lot for the hobby. I just saw what I think was a bad decision. I don't know that the cops would be a good idea. I just don't think causing a backup on a major highway is safe or curtious and these are two of the major rules asked of these meets.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by soloman369
Don't see why they wouldn't just pay for escort cops . If your going to doing something that big might as well. Instead of being douches and blocking it off like they way they did . Other ppl have lives too .
I don't think anyone's life was dramatically affected by our exit...
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Old May 21, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by codyvette
I won't call names. XTC4US does a lot for the hobby. I just saw what I think was a bad decision. I don't know that the cops would be a good idea. I just don't think causing a backup on a major highway is safe or curtious and these are two of the major rules asked of these meets.
No worries. I respect your opinion. The blockade was on the access road and NOT a major highway to be accurate. Really who cares what the cops think? Can't make everyone happy, which is why my call sign is xtc4us.... fun for all of us...because I'm always trying, and yet I never learn my lesson. You can't...
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Old May 21, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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Here is footage from the other way. You can see where the bikes knew they were holding up traffic for too long and rolled out. You can still see many more cars exiting after the bikes rolled out.

So it was known that it was a bit dangerous and we didn't want to dramatize anyone....


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Old May 21, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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I attended, thanks for putting this together. I missed the seawall portion because of the toll booth hold up but it was still a great time. The drive was very fun, look forward to the next one!
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Old May 21, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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League City cops were being *** hats.Pulled over the Vette in front of me im assuming for LOUD Exhaust
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