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January 29, 2008 at
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Posted By: RadRobinlb on January 29 2008 at 01:41:04 PM
Cardey is too inconsistent. Until I see something otherwise, I have to agree with I hatebush.
I bet Davey Pombo wins more races than Cardey this year, does anyone want to take that bet?
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I'll take that bet lets say $500.00 is that OK
Just come by the Ralphie section and we will shake on it. Sorry I will be on the East coast until March
but I will post a message on this board when i get back so we can arrange this transaction
You can't miss me I'm the VP/bouncer of the Ralphie section
Have a good day
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January 29, 2008 at
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Posted By: ImissAscot on January 26 2008 at 11:11:39 PM
If Tony Jones is not running a full point chasing schedule, who is your pick for the championship in '08 ? ?
Spencer is probably the odds on favorite. I would love to see either Sheridan or Cardey win it though. Kruseman will miss too many CRA races to chase points. So who's your pick? ?
Ripper ?
Spencer ?
Showtime ?
Pombo ?
Cardey ?
Miller ?
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I say Jones wins so many times when he does decide to run, that he still wins the championship. But then I am kind of a Jones or nothing fan, so what did you expect.
OK, if I can't root for Jones to win the title, then my pick is Jimmy Wilson!
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January 30, 2008 at
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Posted By: trackt on January 29 2008 at 07:03:53 PM
I say Jones wins so many times when he does decide to run, that he still wins the championship. But then I am kind of a Jones or nothing fan, so what did you expect.
OK, if I can't root for Jones to win the title, then my pick is Jimmy Wilson!
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I'm not too sure about that. Jones only won it by a thick whisker last year, and that was runnin' at times with a broke car, and other times a broke body. One of the main things that makes this series so great is that the competition is so tight. What was it, 9 different winners in the first 9 races as I remember.
Who would I like to see win the title? Rip Williams. He's been runnin' sprint cars longer than I've been a fan. Used to watch him race at Ascot when I first became a fan. He was consistently fast then too.
But like many others here I gotta go with Spencer too. He's young, talented and seems very hungry for the title. Add to that some of the finest equipment available and you have a tough combination to beat, consistent, clean and fast. I think Sheriden will be right there with him for some of the same reasons. Maybe not quite as clean. (Sorry Danny)
Following them, in any order, I'll pick; Williams, Cardey, Gaunt, Ford, Hansen, (Pombo, maybe. He is a bit new to the series to call). Jones, Kruseman and Johnson if they run enough races. It's a long way for R.J. to tow every two weeks.
For sure there is a lot of promise for another great season and I agree with the post that said something like; The ones who win at almost every race are the fans. Bring it on!
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January 30, 2008 at
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Hey Darrin
I will be avaible to hold the money--as this retardment isn't all it's cracked up to be. Am thinking about hitting up Turn 4 for a loan
Ralphie
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January 30, 2008 at
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Sorry Ralphie unless I hit tonights lottery your s$#t out of luck.ya know that crack is expensive.
ROB
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January 31, 2008 at
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Posted By: wawrd1 on January 30 2008 at 08:30:38 PM
I'm not too sure about that. Jones only won it by a thick whisker last year, and that was runnin' at times with a broke car, and other times a broke body. One of the main things that makes this series so great is that the competition is so tight. What was it, 9 different winners in the first 9 races as I remember.
Who would I like to see win the title? Rip Williams. He's been runnin' sprint cars longer than I've been a fan. Used to watch him race at Ascot when I first became a fan. He was consistently fast then too.
But like many others here I gotta go with Spencer too. He's young, talented and seems very hungry for the title. Add to that some of the finest equipment available and you have a tough combination to beat, consistent, clean and fast. I think Sheriden will be right there with him for some of the same reasons. Maybe not quite as clean. (Sorry Danny)
Following them, in any order, I'll pick; Williams, Cardey, Gaunt, Ford, Hansen, (Pombo, maybe. He is a bit new to the series to call). Jones, Kruseman and Johnson if they run enough races. It's a long way for R.J. to tow every two weeks.
For sure there is a lot of promise for another great season and I agree with the post that said something like; The ones who win at almost every race are the fans. Bring it on!
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Pombo is anything but "new " to this series. Davey is just in a lot better equipment then he has run with CRA. He has driven for the Lancaster's and in his own 3p in previous seasons.
Go Showtime! ! Go Ripper! !
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January 31, 2008 at
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Posted By: ImissAscot on January 31 2008 at 03:56:09 AM
Pombo is anything but "new " to this series. Davey is just in a lot better equipment then he has run with CRA. He has driven for the Lancaster's and in his own 3p in previous seasons.
Go Showtime! ! Go Ripper! !
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I meant no insult to Davey Pombo. He is in my top ten albeit with the question mark. I know he has been winning a lot on tracks north of Perris. I only recall seeing him once at The PAS last year, that was at the Nationals and he did very well indeed. He has landed a great ride and I wish him the best of luck. And he should bring some new fans to the stands and that will be good for the sport and The PAS. I sat next to his uncles one night at the Nationals and they were great guys. Looking forward to seeing how he does.
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Posted By: wawrd1 on January 30 2008 at 08:30:38 PM
I'm not too sure about that. Jones only won it by a thick whisker last year, and that was runnin' at times with a broke car, and other times a broke body. One of the main things that makes this series so great is that the competition is so tight. What was it, 9 different winners in the first 9 races as I remember.
Who would I like to see win the title? Rip Williams. He's been runnin' sprint cars longer than I've been a fan. Used to watch him race at Ascot when I first became a fan. He was consistently fast then too.
But like many others here I gotta go with Spencer too. He's young, talented and seems very hungry for the title. Add to that some of the finest equipment available and you have a tough combination to beat, consistent, clean and fast. I think Sheriden will be right there with him for some of the same reasons. Maybe not quite as clean. (Sorry Danny)
Following them, in any order, I'll pick; Williams, Cardey, Gaunt, Ford, Hansen, (Pombo, maybe. He is a bit new to the series to call). Jones, Kruseman and Johnson if they run enough races. It's a long way for R.J. to tow every two weeks.
For sure there is a lot of promise for another great season and I agree with the post that said something like; The ones who win at almost every race are the fans. Bring it on!
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Cant see Gaunt finishing 5th in points running a partial schedule.
How can you leave Blake Miller out of your top ten? Hell, i bet he finishes in the top 5.
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Posted By: Oakhurst on January 31 2008 at 01:30:12 PM
Cant see Gaunt finishing 5th in points running a partial schedule.
How can you leave Blake Miller out of your top ten? Hell, i bet he finishes in the top 5.
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I guess I missed it that Gaunt would not be running the full series.
And, I thought I had heard Scott say that Blake Miller was not going to run this year because he was due to become a new daddy. If I got that wrong and he runs a full schedule then I agree with you.
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January 31, 2008 at
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Posted By: nonwinglunatic on January 29 2008 at 06:46:15 PM
I'll take that bet lets say $500.00 is that OK
Just come by the Ralphie section and we will shake on it. Sorry I will be on the East coast until March
but I will post a message on this board when i get back so we can arrange this transaction
You can't miss me I'm the VP/bouncer of the Ralphie section
Have a good day
Darrin
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Sorry Dude, I do not have that kind of money, but I would be willing to put up $50.
What do you think?
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January 31, 2008 at
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Posted By: wawrd1 on January 30 2008 at 08:30:38 PM
I'm not too sure about that. Jones only won it by a thick whisker last year, and that was runnin' at times with a broke car, and other times a broke body. One of the main things that makes this series so great is that the competition is so tight. What was it, 9 different winners in the first 9 races as I remember.
Who would I like to see win the title? Rip Williams. He's been runnin' sprint cars longer than I've been a fan. Used to watch him race at Ascot when I first became a fan. He was consistently fast then too.
But like many others here I gotta go with Spencer too. He's young, talented and seems very hungry for the title. Add to that some of the finest equipment available and you have a tough combination to beat, consistent, clean and fast. I think Sheriden will be right there with him for some of the same reasons. Maybe not quite as clean. (Sorry Danny)
Following them, in any order, I'll pick; Williams, Cardey, Gaunt, Ford, Hansen, (Pombo, maybe. He is a bit new to the series to call). Jones, Kruseman and Johnson if they run enough races. It's a long way for R.J. to tow every two weeks.
For sure there is a lot of promise for another great season and I agree with the post that said something like; The ones who win at almost every race are the fans. Bring it on!
Mike Brown
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OK, I'll come clean. I was mostly just blabbering to see if I could get a rise out of anyone. But your response is a good one, with a lot of truth. And I agree that Spencer is the odds-on favorite. Of course, stuff happens. And you are absolutely right, that as long as they are racing, we - the fans - win!
But, next to Tony Jones, I'm root'n for Jimmy Wilson!
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Posted By: trackt on January 31 2008 at 08:13:37 PM
OK, I'll come clean. I was mostly just blabbering to see if I could get a rise out of anyone. But your response is a good one, with a lot of truth. And I agree that Spencer is the odds-on favorite. Of course, stuff happens. And you are absolutely right, that as long as they are racing, we - the fans - win!
But, next to Tony Jones, I'm root'n for Jimmy Wilson!
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I think it is all just blabbering right now, you're right when you say feces occurs on a racetrack and lots can and will happen before the truth will be known. Picking a season champ right now is like picking who will win the Superbowl before football season starts.
But OK, you got a rise, I'll bite, who in the hell is Jimmy Wilson?
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Posted By: wawrd1 on January 31 2008 at 09:15:10 PM
I think it is all just blabbering right now, you're right when you say feces occurs on a racetrack and lots can and will happen before the truth will be known. Picking a season champ right now is like picking who will win the Superbowl before football season starts.
But OK, you got a rise, I'll bite, who in the hell is Jimmy Wilson?
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go ahead Bob you can tell him who Jimmy Wilson is BTW have you got your Jimmy Wilson T shirt yet I think I'll order mine tonight.
ROB
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Posted By: wawrd1 on January 31 2008 at 04:14:34 PM
I guess I missed it that Gaunt would not be running the full series.
And, I thought I had heard Scott say that Blake Miller was not going to run this year because he was due to become a new daddy. If I got that wrong and he runs a full schedule then I agree with you.
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No Blake is going to run the whole series in the Gardner 93....the whole having a kid thing was a rumer "SHOWTIME SHERIDAN" started to poke a little fun at Blake...
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Posted By: turn4rob on January 31 2008 at 10:48:45 PM
go ahead Bob you can tell him who Jimmy Wilson is BTW have you got your Jimmy Wilson T shirt yet I think I'll order mine tonight.
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You bet I've got my T-shirt - bought two, and gave one as a Christmas present. You really think I should tell? Let's just say he is strongly supported by Dave Argabright.
Are you going to practice tomorrow? Weather permitting I'm going.
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Posted By: trackt on February 01 2008 at 10:14:47 AM
You bet I've got my T-shirt - bought two, and gave one as a Christmas present. You really think I should tell? Let's just say he is strongly supported by Dave Argabright.
Are you going to practice tomorrow? Weather permitting I'm going.
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OK, so it's an inside joke and I have once again displayed my ignorance. Made me look. Be sure and wear your Jimmy Wilson t-shirt tomorrow, if I see it I'll buy you a beer. See you there.
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Posted By: wawrd1 on February 01 2008 at 10:54:10 AM
OK, so it's an inside joke and I have once again displayed my ignorance. Made me look. Be sure and wear your Jimmy Wilson t-shirt tomorrow, if I see it I'll buy you a beer. See you there.
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Great. Come look me up in Section E, row 15, seat 21. (top of the Ralphie Section) I'll shake your hand for being such a good sport and reveal the mystery. (but you don't have to buy the beer - it gives me a headache so I don't drink it.)
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Posted By: trackt on February 01 2008 at 11:24:49 AM
Great. Come look me up in Section E, row 15, seat 21. (top of the Ralphie Section) I'll shake your hand for being such a good sport and reveal the mystery. (but you don't have to buy the beer - it gives me a headache so I don't drink it.)
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Heck, the way it looks right now I might want to write in Jimmy Wilson for president. See you tomorrow.
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Posted By: wawrd1 on January 31 2008 at 04:14:34 PM
I guess I missed it that Gaunt would not be running the full series.
And, I thought I had heard Scott say that Blake Miller was not going to run this year because he was due to become a new daddy. If I got that wrong and he runs a full schedule then I agree with you.
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It was mentioned on the USAC Racing Show that Guant would only be driving part time this season. If i remember correctly, one of his sons is going to be running some VRA stuff this year. Don't remember which class....Focus maybe?
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So, how many guys are going to run ALL of the races?
To the best of my knowledge we have:
Spencer, Sheridan, Cardey, Miller, Williams, & Pombo.
Anybody know for sure about these guys?
Ford, Hansen, Brown, and Bates.
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