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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: J_BODY]
#558474
12/20/09 02:06 PM
12/20/09 02:06 PM
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Posts: 1,260
Las Vegas NV
moparmanjames
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Las Vegas NV
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2009 is winding down, and it will be the first year since 1991 that I have not made a pass down the 1/4 mile. It was a good run. Expenses, rules, family activities have left the car in the trailer. I'm now officially a "keyboard" racer 
Yeah my era has been gone for a while, but I did make a couple of passes in August with my son in my street car.The Duster should be ready though sometime next year 
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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: J_BODY]
#558475
12/20/09 02:18 PM
12/20/09 02:18 PM
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Posts: 43,157
Bend,OR USA
Cab_Burge
I Win
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I Win
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Posts: 43,157
Bend,OR USA
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2009 is winding down, and it will be the first year since 1991 that I have not made a pass down the 1/4 mile. It was a good run. Expenses, rules, family activities have left the car in the trailer. I'm now officially a "keyboard" racer
How do you feel inside about this? Are you sad or is it alright? I walked away from drag racing discusted with NHRA and its politics with the sportsamn racers and "stock" rules changes in 1988, I came back after a while  It is okay to take a break or even quit, if you want to  There is more to life than drag racing, there is Bonniville   LOL, Just kidding  I did take up flying after quitting the first time, that is real expensive and it is not a lot of fun  Great way to get somewhere quick when you want to, 45 minutes of flying versus 3+hrs of driving for me to go to Las Vegas from Hesperia,CA. Last question, will we see you racing at the MATS race  I certianly hope so 
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: gregsdart]
#558478
12/20/09 09:47 PM
12/20/09 09:47 PM
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acworth / N. georgia - south e...
cheapstreetdustr
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acworth / N. georgia - south e...
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rght there with ya..
3 races this yr...the rest of the time spent.
washing..maybe polishing..then putting it back in the garage.
money is tight...
cheapst
365" Iron J heads,,3480lbs best 1.39 60ft on SS springs.10.54,124 mph ...6.67 1/8th et.average 60fts 1.46 w/ small cam &.063 no2 pill tagged & insured
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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: Duner]
#558482
12/20/09 10:26 PM
12/20/09 10:26 PM
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Posts: 6,293
Northeast, Alpine, NY
9 Sec Phill
On a road near you
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On a road near you
Joined: Oct 2004
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Northeast, Alpine, NY
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J, Man do I understand your pain! I love to race, It makes me feel like im on the top of the world. But things that have happened in the last two years have taken there tolls on me and my life. A divorce that still is not over with yet, not knowing if I will have to sell everything and start over with nothing. Not knowing what the next day will bring. Not seeing my daughter has caused nothing but pain in my heart. The economy and no luck looking for other work. I have done the best I can, and I try to keep my chin up no matter whats been put in front of me. All I can offer is this advice, Stick to your dreams and wants and some day the sun will shine on you. It might be cloudy today but the the weather will change...I wish you the best of luck in the up coming year.....Phill
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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: J_BODY]
#558484
12/21/09 08:19 AM
12/21/09 08:19 AM
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A tad North of Indy
Blown71X
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A tad North of Indy
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J I hear ya, November was 3 years since I sold my car, I really haven`t touched the new project much in the last year. To be honest with the way things have been I have been slightly afraid to spend money on something that we all know would be almost impossible to recoup easily should something happen. With that, One bright outlook, Bought this for the wife a couple of weeks ago and it IS getting a 100 shot, So at least this next season I.....er......We will at least get some "seat time" It will only be "ET chasing" but passes are passes.  Rick
Blown71X V2.0 under construction
71 Cuda 383 4-SPD (maybe for sale)
2010 Challenger B5 Classic
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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: 9 Sec Phill]
#558485
12/21/09 11:15 AM
12/21/09 11:15 AM
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Las Vegas
Al_Alguire
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Las Vegas
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J I certainly understand the situation. I put all my stuff up and quit racing for 7 years at one point when the kids were young. Family always takes priority, but mine are all getting old. Youngest is 17 now. Go enjoy the family and the occasional Harley ride.
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: Al_Alguire]
#558486
12/21/09 11:39 AM
12/21/09 11:39 AM
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BX, CT, FL.
B1KILLER
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I share your pain, I own 3 Mopars and all 3 are down now, trying to get my Valiant going for 2010. Money just ain't coming in like it use too, and I'm working even harder now, " go figure" 
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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: B1Fish540]
#558488
12/21/09 12:49 PM
12/21/09 12:49 PM
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Posts: 2,401
Tucson, Arizona
MRMOPAR
top fuel
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top fuel
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Tucson, Arizona
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Hey Jay - welcome to the bench racer group. Uhhh not that I haven't talked to you now and then... I have not run my car since 2004 - but still get out to SIR fairly regular. One of these days I may fire it up again. Bill
68 RR 528" INDY MAXX
07 2500 CTD
Southwest International Raceway - IHRA - Tucson, AZ
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Re: The end of "my" era....
[Re: J_BODY]
#558490
12/21/09 04:30 PM
12/21/09 04:30 PM
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Posts: 1,288
Oregon
sg66mopar
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Oregon
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2009 is winding down, and it will be the first year since 1991 that I have not made a pass down the 1/4 mile. It was a good run. Expenses, rules, family activities have left the car in the trailer. I'm now officially a "keyboard" racer
Nothing is forever. Don't see a birthday but I'll bet you're much younger than me and most of my racing buddies. There's (almost) always tomorrow! It's pretty hard to stay away for good after doing this as long as you have. 
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