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Re: Maxton Meet - Thanks

To: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Maxton Meet - Thanks
From: Joe Timney <joetimney@dol.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2000 09:42:55 +0000
Hey Dick,

How fast did you end up going?

joe

Dick J wrote:

> I had a great time at Maxton.  It was great to
> see some of the guys I knew from last year.  It
> was also great to meet a bunch of guys, in
> person, whom I had only previously known from
> this net. I want to extend special thanks to
> those guys who helped me solve some problems with
> the car and find that extra uuumph I was looking
> for.   Jim Bodenheimer for offering up the use of
> his fire suit.  Without that offer, I probably
> wouldn't have made the trip since I didn't have a
> suit nor the money for both a new suit and the
> trip. Even though I never wore it (stayed just
> under the speed requirement) it got me through
> inspection. Keith, for his words of encouragement
> and showing me how to stop all the oil from
> blowing out of my motor.  Joe Timney for the tips
> on a new rear end, and John Beckett for his
> thoughts on how to stabilize the car better for
> next year.  Thanks to everybody who made the meet
> possible.  I'll have the car updated and be back
> next spring. It was particularly satisfying to
> make a crappy run off the trailer, then have
> everybody give help and advice until I broke the
> record and then went even faster on the next run!
>  I think that was a better experience than if the
> car had just made a sterling run right off the
> trailer. It really cements the bonds of
> friendship.  Thanks Guys!
>
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