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October 6th, 2003, 12:48 PM
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Thanks from Las Vegas
I would like to thank (in no particular order).
Everyone who showed up to spectate or race, without you the event cannot go on. Sam Davis for helping me out with what could have became a cluster at the hotel on Thursday. Jessie (good ideas to share for the event) and Cal for coming up and across the country. Cal for helping a lot of the racers, sorry I didn't get to talk with you in more detail..... but things were busy and it looked as if on more than one occasion when I had some free time you were just way to busy. Jack for smokin a head gasket in a brand new motor on the second pass (gotta look for the "D" when you see the tach nearing 5500 in second. Scott for taking my cross overpipe into the 10's. All the racers who had patiants with me in the staging lanes. Jon who left me in the staging lanes alone for five hours.  Everyone who I asked for water and never got any. Mother nature for making this desert so hot with no humitity. All the people who stayed at the hotel and didn't hot rod thier cars in the camp ground . All the sponcers who helped with the race. Kev for the brilliant plaques. Everyone who donated their time or items. The track for having us. Shaun for seeing my humor in all my posts ...funny or not. Jack and Nick helping out with the parking situation and pointing people in the right direction if there was any confusion. John for driving a billion miles again this year to run the Opal. Mach III razors. All the guys from Hawaii, Canada and anywhere else further than fifteen miles away to show their support. All the 30 buick guys from here in Vegas that didn't make it either day  . Paul for trying to get fity dollars off of me for a Gatoraid (can't I try to use the RICO act for something like that?) when I felt like I was about to die in the staging lanes from heat exhaustion. . Again, see above ...Jon. This years event again was great and I met a bunch of new people. Hope to see you all next year for more fun. I know that we were missing some people this year and we would love to see them come this time next year (Gene  ). Anyways to wrap it up, Thanks Again to Everyone. If anyone has comments on what they would like to see done different or ideas about something totaly new can email me at: craig.karnatowski@palms.com or call me at 702-400-2746
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The WHOOSH RIDE. 86 GN. Stock. 2006 West Coast Nationals Raffle car. 1988 Lingenfelter 383 Vette. Daily driver.z51, 4+3, bar, LPE adj rear etc.. 1941 Willys p/u narrowed 9 inch, Stock block, Girdle, 55s, 214/210 roller, 64, AC3200, ported polished, 1.77/1.50, alcohol, 3inch, 16 pos, got most of the buick parts to complete. Just looking for the creature comfort parts and some repo parts.oh, and to put it all together. 1977 Dodge stepside aka the Sanford mobile. Soon to be cool.....     
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October 6th, 2003, 12:52 PM
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Oh and a big thanks to the counrty of Mexico the city of Tjuaina, all the donkey shows and cheap beer.
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The WHOOSH RIDE. 86 GN. Stock. 2006 West Coast Nationals Raffle car. 1988 Lingenfelter 383 Vette. Daily driver.z51, 4+3, bar, LPE adj rear etc.. 1941 Willys p/u narrowed 9 inch, Stock block, Girdle, 55s, 214/210 roller, 64, AC3200, ported polished, 1.77/1.50, alcohol, 3inch, 16 pos, got most of the buick parts to complete. Just looking for the creature comfort parts and some repo parts.oh, and to put it all together. 1977 Dodge stepside aka the Sanford mobile. Soon to be cool.....
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October 6th, 2003, 01:09 PM
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NO -Thank you guys for making it happen!! I had a blast! I'll be back next year as long as nobody minds racing a Toyota!
Thanx again - scott wile
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TOYOTA TRUCK - V6 aka "yellow rice rocket" 231ci http://lc2toyota.tripod.com/ Recent video- http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...930001c239.htm
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October 6th, 2003, 01:15 PM
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I told ya in the staging lanes that was one of my favorite cars that was there.... Cool see ya next year.
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The WHOOSH RIDE. 86 GN. Stock. 2006 West Coast Nationals Raffle car. 1988 Lingenfelter 383 Vette. Daily driver.z51, 4+3, bar, LPE adj rear etc.. 1941 Willys p/u narrowed 9 inch, Stock block, Girdle, 55s, 214/210 roller, 64, AC3200, ported polished, 1.77/1.50, alcohol, 3inch, 16 pos, got most of the buick parts to complete. Just looking for the creature comfort parts and some repo parts.oh, and to put it all together. 1977 Dodge stepside aka the Sanford mobile. Soon to be cool.....
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October 6th, 2003, 01:18 PM
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Oh yeah...were you the guy that said it was "cute" ??
Good luck with the Willy's, maybe next year there will be 2 trucks ! scott wile
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TOYOTA TRUCK - V6 aka "yellow rice rocket" 231ci http://lc2toyota.tripod.com/ Recent video- http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...930001c239.htm
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October 6th, 2003, 02:13 PM
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If you think Craig saying "cute" was bad, you should've heard some of the statements made at the raffle table; you'd swear he was filming a porno. To keep myself from being banned, I won't post them!
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Jack Bilger 87 GN 11.774@113.55 (street chip w/ full exhaust) GT67, 83's RJC Intercooler, AD Power Plate, Girdle, Valve Cover Extenders, Pulleys...
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October 6th, 2003, 05:42 PM
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AS usual the event was great and everybody that had anything to do with it did an outstanding job. My Vegas jinx is alive and well. My new stage 2 car developed a last minute problem that kept me from taking it. So I took my reliable T Type and got it dialed in just where I wanted it and then in the first round I showed the world how to destory the drive shaft.
Like I said I am Snake Bite at this event but I love it and aint going to give up till I win it. Thanks for the great time. REG
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October 6th, 2003, 06:48 PM
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86 GN: 214 roller, ported irons, GT70, 75's, V2, THDP, Len Freeman 200-4R - 10.28 @ 133 mph 1.46 60' 87 Turbo T: Stock longblock, stock IC, tranny and convertor. Trans+ & Extender chip - 11.81 @ 115 mph
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October 6th, 2003, 07:31 PM
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Thanks clayton I was surprised myself.I am going to look into upgrading in the drive shaft department. The car is not hurt but I will need a new drive shaft loop and a new exhaust system.
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October 6th, 2003, 08:05 PM
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Re: Thanks from Las Vegas
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had an awesome time...i'll be back next year .
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All I wanted was a Pepsi... 84 GN 12.01 @ 114.5 65 Plymouth Sport Fury-Twin Turbo coming soon... 99 F250 Powerstroke/6 speed "We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would harm us." George Orwell
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October 6th, 2003, 08:19 PM
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Yes thanks everyone for coming.....I didn t abandone Craig in the staging lanes.....but he did get to see what I ve been doing for a few years now...
 I actually got to see some racing....I saw John Schmidts opel ( and don t forget Bob the right hand man) run a 7.92, I did see Dutweiler run a 6.91 @207.9! I loved the transplant cars and truck....the toyo is cute and very well exicuted. One neat truck.We do what we can to get this to happen but it doesn t happen with out some of these guys..... Jason Crammer (race jase), Dic k Kerny , Bruce Toelle, Nick Micale, John Shcmidt and the BPG, Len Freeman, TA Performance, Mike Licht, Neal Steward Brutal 6 racing, Jack Cotton, John Spina Caspers, Skip Y Rons Emmette Lube, and a hole bunch of others too..... Also give alittle credit to Jordan my daughter, Jennifer(wife), Hazel(craigs better half) and Alexa(craigs daughter) for putting up with us being on edge and busy.... Jordan and Alexa will both probably be tooling around in turbo cars in about 15 more years. Now back to the regular program Jon Whittington Last edited by Nick Micale : October 6th, 2003 at 08:47 PM.
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October 6th, 2003, 08:46 PM
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Maybe I'll also bring my big turbo since my car and I spot you about 1000 pounds..................
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October 6th, 2003, 10:39 PM
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Had a great time and finally got to meet a bunch of members. But ill tell you something, Those boys from canada(you know who you are) can and love to drink thier beer.
Also got to meet Bruce Toelle and watch 1BADGN sputter down the track a few times. It is one beautiful car, and awesome stock streched wheels on it. Got to help some people out. Made soem new friends (now i have more than 1 now). Spent some time with Cal Hartline, Great down to earth guy. HE will be getting my patronage from now on. Well back to work and being cold. Otto
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October 6th, 2003, 11:32 PM
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Dang
I missed another year. Well hopefully bye next year my car should be running. Sound like u guys had alot of fun I'll be there next year for sure. I need a break from all this overtime at work 
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86 White Ttype Rolling chassis w/6point rollbar FOR SALE 86 Grand National Stock W/ Baer 12in front,11.5 rears brakes,3in Atr crossflow exhaust, Pitbull mufflers,3in Atr DP301,Atr Duel fuel pumps, AtrSS/Headers. http://community.webshots.com/user/whitettype
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October 8th, 2003, 03:34 AM
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Re: Re: Thanks from Las Vegas
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I just got home today.(LONG swim) I had a "GREAT" time!! I think the Buick community is the best!!!! We were walking around taking a lot of pictures and asking a lot of questions and everyone we met was very friendly. The very first person we met was Jack(granatl). He came up to us and said "Glad you Hawaii guys made it here" and welcomed us to Vegas I wonder how he knew we were from Hawaii? It was great meeting everyone and matching faces with the names.(Sorry I don't remember everyone's name but I've got pictures ) And the picture taking with Bruce & all the guys. And of course all the Buick racing. I was very impressed with the Track.(sounded like it was very sticky when they were walking on it) Anyone know what 60ft times guys were running? Jack you guys did a "GREAT" job with the event. Thank you!!!Aloha, Guy Hawaii Turbo Buicks
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"What oil leak??? That's SWEAT from all that HORSEPOWER!!!"  87 GN, Garrett™44,FMIC,MSD 50s,ATR headers,Trans-Plus,Extender Chip Rev F,3.5"MAF,HRparts&Stuff Rear Bar. poly MMs & Lower CA,,,Scanmaster 2.1,"KENNE-BILL" not KENNE-BELL custom driveshaft loop & SS MAF pipe,Air bags,THDP,Power plate, Alky Control Progressive,PTS Xtreme 9/11(Mahalo.Gerald,Geoff,Tommy),Jay Jackson's TB & Upper Mods,GTO Cold air intake,340 Warbro,Trans by Len Freeman,11.84@112.52 1.62 60" Daily driver G S C A 294 GNRA Hawaii Member#2 GNregistry.org BGN00014
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October 8th, 2003, 05:51 PM
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AS usual the event was great and everybody that had anything to do with it did an outstanding job. My Vegas jinx is alive and well. My new stage 2 car developed a last minute problem that kept me from taking it. So I took my reliable T Type and got it dialed in just where I wanted it and then in the first round I showed the world how to destory the drive shaft.
Like I said I am Snake Bite at this event but I love it and aint going to give up till I win it. Thanks for the grear reg, i was in the other lane when you destroyed the drive shaft.............and all i could do was go  shawn
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just some stupid potato farmer thats way behind the curve on this buick thing...... 93 pro street lumina.....7.53@182 on the first shakedown pass! check race car vids for the latest racecar updates and vids
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October 8th, 2003, 08:10 PM
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i would like to extend an extra "thanx" to john schmidt(the stage opal car)for loaning us his welder so i could fix dennis hogan's x-over pipe.not my finest work,but it got him back on the track
.later,sean
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All I wanted was a Pepsi... 84 GN 12.01 @ 114.5 65 Plymouth Sport Fury-Twin Turbo coming soon... 99 F250 Powerstroke/6 speed "We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would harm us." George Orwell
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October 8th, 2003, 09:26 PM
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It was the shirts BTW where's my shirt .........
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