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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: Bigbeep]
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07/12/11 05:48 AM
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John, I never heard about any sand on the track there. US-131 has one of the best racing surfaces........I think. 1000' of new CONCRETE last year and like driving on a pool table. 131 is my favorite track, aside from Norwalk. Then, only because of the facility as a whole. I hope you can make it. 
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: Bigbeep]
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07/12/11 09:45 AM
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I have heard that 131 can get slick from sand blowing around on the track. True?
I might be there if everything goes good the next couple of weekends. Just fired the new motor on the 4th. Still need to shake it down and get the comfort level back up. It sure feels good to have it back together. Beep
A couple years back I was there for the CC event and
running on the Friday night it was so slippery that
I put the car away... I couldnt keep it straight
but it was fine for Saturday after prep work
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: 412 SB Duster]
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07/14/11 06:32 PM
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The track is good on race day's, friday night's with ton of street car's not so good. Just get there early get your passes in be for they tear it up.
Yes get your passes in before the street cars get there. A few years ago we almost lost the dart and could have hurt our daughter. but the 20 yr old young lady handled the car very well. She just got out of the car fell to her knees and start crying but was ok. Thanks to the MO-Parts friends and racing friends gave her some very good feedback on how she handled the car.  to Melissa then she had a few after her experience.
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: Bratt Racing]
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07/17/11 09:40 PM
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Thanks guys. I have the time scheduled off from work already so it looks like I might finally make it.
Ran the car at Norwalks tnt friday and its running pretty decent for a fresh motor. Keeps getting faster every pass.
Saturday in TT it ran 2, 10.097 and a 10.091 back to back with the air changing 400 feet for the worse. Says its still getting faster.
1st. round air is about the same and track should be getting better as the sun is going down. I dial 10.08. I cut a terrible light, .072 and I feel I am going to catch her right before the stripe and I pedal it once and her win light comes on. OOPs double break out, me on the losing end. It went a 10.063
On a good note, it was kids night at the track and I got to give a couple of rides. The first little girl was scared to death. Easy pass and all was good. Second, was a 10 or 12 year old boy. He wanted a burnout and a launch. I flashed the convertor pretty good and a would swear there was some air under the tires. I looked over and he was ear to ear grin. Truth be told, I was too.
Beep
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: VernMotor]
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07/17/11 11:21 PM
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Closest hotel is Comfort Inn in Plainwell, about 5 minutes south. Otherwise your going to have to be Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids area. Anything on West Main/M43 in Kalamazoo is about 30 minute easy drive south. Many hotels here. The Grand Rapids, north direction, best exits to get is 68th or 54th streets as they are about 30min from track and avoid some construction that way.
Let me know if I can be of any help? I live 5 min from the track and know some of the local places.
68' Barracuda (4 speed)
64' Savoy (4 speed)
65' Satellite (girl tranny)
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: 1fastaspen]
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07/18/11 05:54 PM
07/18/11 05:54 PM
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68shifter where are you from i am from plainwell?????
Otsego. Live a mile west of the track. We're spoiled for this race.
I always park against the highway with my junk, open trailer ole' dodge truck and rusty tool box.
Test and Tune 7-27 and 7-29.
Last edited by 68shifter; 07/18/11 09:36 PM.
68' Barracuda (4 speed)
64' Savoy (4 speed)
65' Satellite (girl tranny)
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: OUTLAWSSAA]
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07/18/11 06:06 PM
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http://www.mo-powernow.com/
Again ...why the name change ? ... it must have been just recently ... I think I remember seeing a CC banner ad here just a week or so ago.
How is their swap meet and racing action been in the past ?
had to do with filing bankruptcy, don't know all the details. 
One of the reason the name Chrysler Classic's was renamed to Mo-Power Events is because there are different fields of cars now a days. the name needed a change. You have newer cars entering the show car field. Not all the cars are classic's anymore. So they discussed the series and decided to rename the series as "MO-POWER EVENTS to include all year and make of cars. I don't agree with newer cars being entered in the show field. However, we are not the judges. Anyone can purchase a new car take it to a car show and win an award. But, not everyone can restore a classic car from ground up and show or race the car. But you know how the younger generations is now a days. Glad I'm keeping it in my family to run classic cars not new cars off the assembly line.  just my
If you really believe the reason you stated is the reason for the name change then I have a bridge for sale you might be interested in.
 ha ha ...im in also..i have nice mountain view here in coldwater for sale too.  ..cheap!.  ..bankruptcy+assult-battery MIGHT more to do with it than,some lame excuse of auto year stuff,imho. 
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: 68shifter]
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07/18/11 06:32 PM
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Closest hotel is Comfort Inn in Plainwell, about 5 minutes south. Otherwise your going to have to be Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids area. Anything on West Main/M43 in Kalamazoo is about 30 minute easy drive south. Many hotels here. The Grand Rapids, north direction, best exits to get is 68th or 54th streets as they are about 30min from track and avoid some construction that way.
Let me know if I can be of any help? I live 5 min from the track and know some of the local places.
comfort inn is sold out ! I still looking LOL
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: VernMotor]
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07/18/11 06:39 PM
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68shifter
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Vern,
Try Baymont inn/suites might be a Byron Center address and pretty close. It is just a bit closer than the other GR locations.
I'll try to post some of the local places when I get home tonight. Good luck.
68' Barracuda (4 speed)
64' Savoy (4 speed)
65' Satellite (girl tranny)
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Re: MoPower @ Martin,... Who is going?
[Re: 68shifter]
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07/18/11 09:31 PM
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Heres some more. In order from closes to most distant. As noted some may be sold out. I would keep checking though, as I dont think anything is going on in Otsego/Plainwell to book that many rooms.
Comfort Inn of Plainwell
622 Allegan Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-9891
Budget Host Sunset Motel & Suites
1580 Lincoln Road
Allegan, Michigan
49010
Tel-269 673 6622
Baymont Inn & Suites
8282 Pfeiffer Farm Dr
Byron Center, MI 49315
616-583-9535
Call for racers rates!
Candlewood Suites
3443 Retail Place Drive
Kalamazoo, MI, 49048
Call 269 270 3203 for Racer Rates
Holiday Inn Express
Grand Rapids South.
6569 Clay Ave
Grand Rapids
49548
Call for Track Rates
1-800-875-6000
Comfort Suites
7644 Caterpillar Court SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
616 301 2255 for Racer Rates
68' Barracuda (4 speed)
64' Savoy (4 speed)
65' Satellite (girl tranny)
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