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« Reply #70 on: June 11, 2007, 03:41:26 pm » |
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Good Job building that casino!
Re:stopping on the track..drag bugs go from point A to B as fast as possible. My VW dislikes idling and when I had to stop as I did at Barona, it died on me a couple times--only likes to be in the high RPMs.
Coming to a complete stop on a live drag strip is counterintuitive and Barona is the only strip I raced at (up and down the west coast at least) where this happens. It's not the officials that I worry about-it's the other guy next to me! Seems like an accident waiting to happen.
It's all about how the cars can exit safely. Good luck over there, wish we had your cool weather.
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« Reply #71 on: June 11, 2007, 04:29:22 pm » |
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Good Job building that casino!
Re:stopping on the track..drag bugs go from point A to B as fast as possible. My VW dislikes idling and when I had to stop as I did at Barona, it died on me a couple times--only likes to be in the high RPMs.
Coming to a complete stop on a live drag strip is counterintuitive and Barona is the only strip I raced at (up and down the west coast at least) where this happens. It's not the officials that I worry about-it's the other guy next to me! Seems like an accident waiting to happen.
It's all about how the cars can exit safely. Good luck over there, wish we had your cool weather.
Most of the guys at Barona on saturday have never been there before. The guys that race at this track on a regular basis almost ALWAYS drive or coast OFF the track at the top end where thier Tow vehicles are waiting for them. A lot of times on saturday the Fast cars, Eric C, Frank and Hector were stopping ON the track at the top end and waiting for thier Tow vehicles. We all patiently waited for them and when they were off the track we proceeded. At the drivers meeting the Announcer explained the right lane right of way, if the car on the left is way ahead and clear to move over then do so if safe and all is OK. The Starter has a pair of high powered Binioculars to see whats goin on down there, there is a spotter at the top end at all times with radio communication to the tower and starter. I have been going to Barona on a regular basis and have become familiar with the officials and track operation. The regulars are a bunch of V-8 guys with some pretty fast cars, quite a few Dragsters a couple of Alterds, all reaching speeds around 140 to 150 mph with no stopping or Exit issues. I am usually the ONLY VW there so saturday was quite special for me. Extra special that now the top MPH is held by a VW. I promise you tho that these guys are gonna be workin on that one. Oh and on the Casino, I dont do any actual WORK. I just APPROVE or REJECT the Work that is done by others. LOL Barona is one of the nicer Casinos I ahve had the pleasure to APPROVE! |
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D. Paul Logan
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« Reply #72 on: June 11, 2007, 05:22:39 pm » |
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Im REALL SORRY I had missed the race, I had to work on Saturday, Scott Gilbert told me its the best 1/8 track he have ever raced.
And yes Paul DAMN FAST for a street car, and Scott its a really nice guy, both my kids liked him alot.
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« Reply #73 on: June 11, 2007, 09:22:05 pm » |
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Here's another one from Saturday night. I asked Joel if he could show me the pan on the next run.... And this is what I got. (Gee, and I thought the track went from left to right...)
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« Reply #74 on: June 11, 2007, 09:28:49 pm » |
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Eric at record pace......
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« Reply #75 on: June 11, 2007, 10:48:20 pm » |
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Eric at record pace......
Both shots are great Dean . But for tonight this one goes on the screen saver.  |
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« Reply #76 on: June 11, 2007, 11:00:01 pm » |
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awesome pics deano!
here is my contribution:
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« Reply #77 on: June 11, 2007, 11:32:01 pm » |
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Screensaver for ... Tues. Wed. Thur. Friday , etc.
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« Reply #78 on: June 11, 2007, 11:43:04 pm » |
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Yep, best natural lighting I have ever seen at a drag strip. Someone needs to put on the West Coast 1/8th Mile Nationals at this track!
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« Reply #79 on: June 11, 2007, 11:50:30 pm » |
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the light was unbelievable!!! look at this shot of the inspector:
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« Reply #80 on: June 12, 2007, 12:05:03 am » |
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THANKS for the recognition , Dan. It,s very much appreciated!!
I cant take credit for the driving tho. Thats the older son handeling the wheel!
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« Reply #81 on: June 12, 2007, 01:17:37 am » |
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Lots of VERY nice photos in this thread. Thanks for sharing, guys!
Paul, I did some "levels" (lighting) work on Dan's shot of your car, as well as sharpening it just a tad. I think the changes bring the car out of the shadows (I hope that Dan doesn't mind). See attached...
--Eric
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« Reply #82 on: June 12, 2007, 01:24:34 am » |
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Yep, best natural lighting I have ever seen at a drag strip. Someone needs to put on the West Coast 1/8th Mile Nationals at this track!
We will be working on that Deano for the 08 season. Jason |
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« Reply #83 on: June 12, 2007, 01:35:10 am » |
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Very cool pics!!!
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Lee G
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« Reply #84 on: June 12, 2007, 03:28:46 am » |
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This was the first time ever to Barona at first I was thinking where the hell am I, but after arriving and checking the place out it is very nice track. And the wheather was great it was pretty cool in the evening with a slight breeze. Thanks to the Lauffers for bringing us this event, not a huge number of cars but watching the Nail and several big HP turbo cars made it all worthwhile. Next time I will be sure to have my car ready,
P.S. for those that enjoy spectating you cannot beat this place, you can get pretty close to the track especially off the starting line...great viewing locations.
Lee G.
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« Reply #85 on: June 12, 2007, 03:09:23 pm » |
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Eric at record pace......
That is one bad a$$ picture. I like it. |
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I tried to warn em Spoke....time to turn it up!
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« Reply #86 on: June 12, 2007, 03:32:55 pm » |
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Now THATS how you do a burnout!
what was that, the ENTIRE eigth mile!  |
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« Reply #87 on: June 12, 2007, 06:18:09 pm » |
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As per request, another shot of the Inspector...Jr., taken a milli-second after Dan's photo (look at the M&H logo on the tire rotation).
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« Reply #88 on: June 12, 2007, 08:27:22 pm » |
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Deano, Nice photo of the Baron and shoot! I walked down there to shoot a few shots, and I took a number of practice pics and then my batteries crapped out on me!  I walked back to the truck, reloaded and then decided it was too dark for any further shots at the top end. I've uploaded my pics of the Barona portion of the Classic weekend. I retouched and cropped them all nicely, but my gallery software "messes" with the images when I upload them. So if anyone is interested in any of the photos, please know that I have much clearer copies on my PC! Click the link or any of the pictures to see the 52 shots I've got up of the event.      Scott Faivre German-Pride.com |
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« Reply #89 on: June 12, 2007, 11:13:06 pm » |
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Here is some video of the Paradise Express going boom. It was a lot louder in person than in the video ..............Joe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awCOJV5Yriw |
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« Reply #91 on: June 12, 2007, 11:53:36 pm » |
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Thanks Eric! Those pics were taken with my new camera. It's a Canon S3 is. I bought it on chance, because I thought that I could make it work. I can't remember where I heard about it? (Nice Suggestion Eric! Thanks!)It was my first time shooting with the camera other than what I had practiced around my house for only 1 week before the event. There are a lot of great settings that I need to learn to navigate. But all in all, it was awesome! I just wish my friggin' gallery would not alter the files when I upload them. My originals look awesome and are sharp! Scott Faivre |
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« Reply #92 on: June 13, 2007, 12:20:40 am » |
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Yeah it was way louder in person , can't wait to see them run that Honduh out . |
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« Reply #93 on: June 13, 2007, 12:24:50 am » |
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Oh Yeah , Big thank you to the Lauffers for hosting this drag day , it was nice to have something to attend in my neck of the woods .
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« Reply #94 on: June 13, 2007, 12:43:41 am » |
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I don't know if you guys knew this, but the guy in the orange shorts that's part of the Paradise crew took that part of the intake right to the thigh! He's lucky it wasn't as bad as it could have been! Kris said he had a nice bruise there though.  Well the Honda rail blew an intake off, and the VW nail broke the track record! I stick to the VWs! Great work VW Paradise! Thanks for putting on the event and the shop tour! Scott Faivre |
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« Reply #95 on: June 13, 2007, 12:44:26 am » |
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Two for flinching!
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« Reply #96 on: June 13, 2007, 09:14:33 am » |
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Yeah, that was one loud POP from that Honda engine. He was lucky it only bruised him!
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« Reply #97 on: June 13, 2007, 01:57:58 pm » |
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I'm looking for some video of the mint green 67 bug with phantom flames......
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« Reply #98 on: June 13, 2007, 05:06:44 pm » |
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#1, I am pissed I missed this event... Looks like it was a lot of fun.
#2 Great pics of the Nail... That car is bad ass...
#3 Congrats to the VWP family for what appearsed to be a great event.
#4 I heard Capt. Helo was watching over Bake when that piece from the intake came flying at him. Glad you're okay Bake...
See you all in Sac for the next Bug-O-Rama
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« Reply #100 on: June 14, 2007, 09:51:51 am » |
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Hi , Huge thank you to VW Paradise for putting on this event . Congrats to Kris , crew and family and the Red Baron (Simi crew) . It was incredible to see this in person. Here is some footage of ...... " The Nail " http://media.putfile.com/The-Nail-barona-mph-record |
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« Reply #101 on: June 14, 2007, 10:02:09 am » |
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« Reply #103 on: June 14, 2007, 10:24:26 am » |
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