March Meet

[Mike]

Gang, we need to have a mater meeting. I say at Randys trailer so he can fix us all breakfast!

 

[RAPID]

I haven't seen the new trailer, but look for this:

Rapid

 

[Gutter Brain]

I just got my clearance to leave Chicagoland and head to Bakersfield!!!! I have been jumping around the office all morning. LOL Some of my family is driving down from WA.
I know it is still early. But... when and where were Mater Meetings planned?

 

[Fueler32]

I will be down at the 1St turnoff in the safety Truck as Usual, Come down and say Hi if you get the chance, Let me know if you have a Maters meeting Have not been to one yet, Hard to get away during racing though, Hope to see everyone there, Should be fun.

 

[Raconteur]

Check out Chris Martin's new column From Ecstasy to Inevitability The Bakersfield Clambake From 1965 to the 1987 Finish

 

[RAPID]

Eric, Now that is cool!

Donnie, no offense, but I hope I am going WAY to fast to use your turn off! But, I will con someone into bringing me down in a golf car to say Hi!

 

[Gutter Brain]

Thanks, Randy. The only other March Meet I made it to was 96. I am very excited. The next few weeks will be tough in Chicago. I can't wait.

 

[.]

I'll be there too, all over the place, on my scooter, shooting pics.

Does anyone know what the schedule
for both days might be?

 

[Terry]

Eric, Now that is cool!

Donnie, no offense, but I hope I am going WAY to fast to use your turn off! But, I will con someone into bringing me down in a golf car to say Hi!

Hey, Rapid, I was just thinking--with all the rides you seem to come up with, maybe you could share a ride with my man Dave Connolly? Heck, I heard IHRA even forgave him--and knowing Dave, I think he'd be glad to jump into any ride! Enough of that foolishness--Have a great trip and have a safe and "rapid" weekend!!!

 

[Heather Roberts]

i'm hoping to be there would love to work it but will wait and see
I didn't realize it was the 50th so i'll be there regardless
hearing about 30 funny cars and 20+ top fuel cars i can't wait

 

[Mike]

Heather, you'd better be there. We'll be looking for a sponsor for dinner(LOL) and you can be the tour guide for the mater meeting.

 

[RAPID]

Heather,

In spite of the fact I know Mr. English I am counting on you stopping by and saying "HI"

Rapid

 

[Tom]

I'll be there too, all over the place, on my scooter, shooting pics.

Does anyone know what the schedule
for both days might be?

Paul,

The following is the schedule that came with my package

Wed March 5 Parking only 12 to 5

Thur March 6 All gates other than tech 8 to 5
Tech 11 to 5

Friday March 7 Gates 7 to 5
Tech 7 to 5
Time Trials and Q 8 to 5

Sat March 8 Gates 7 to 5
Time Trials and Q 8 to ------

Sun March 9 Gates 7 to 3
Eliminations 8 to ---------

I hope that helps

 

[Mike]

Dont forget the saturday night cacklefest on the fireup road in front of the stands

 

[G'ginna]

I am so sad people... Maybe another year for me.

 

[.]

Thanx Tom and Mike.
I would be curious to know when the funny cars will be running/qualifying/eliminating.

Will AA/Gas and NE1 be a part of the show?

 

[Mike]

Paul, always have in the past so I'm sure they are.

 

[jap tin]

Anyone have anything for Brad Thompson? That 63 at Pomona looked pretty stout.

 

[Mike]

Jon, on the 63 pass Brad was 207mph at half track. About 6 mph slower than his 213 when he went a 70 at the reunion.

 

[none]

Check out Chris Martin's new column From Ecstasy to Inevitability The Bakersfield Clambake From 1965 to the 1987 Finish

I`ve always gotten a charge out of reading Martin...the guy is classic! Amazing he can remember anything from the `60s.