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Post by professor on Jan 6, 2009 13:52:34 GMT -5
Anyone interested in an annual meeting of this group? I think it should be the day before the 500 in Indy when they run the old cars. Maybe I could even get the Speedway to provide a table to display some old models along with the old real cars. Take it from me, this is a GREAT event usually better than the race!
Great research time too.
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Post by mrindy77 on Jan 6, 2009 17:57:09 GMT -5
Sounds like fun. I'm there every year anyway. They typically run the vintage cars on Carb day later in the day. Carb day is on Friday 2 days before the race.
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Post by professor on Jan 6, 2009 21:23:03 GMT -5
It was usually on Carb day but last year was moved to Saturday for some reason.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jan 6, 2009 21:24:42 GMT -5
It's a long haul from Virginia, but maybe, just maybe... It does sound like fun. I'm already making plans for Road America's July Vintage meet (featured historic marque- Ford GT40) and possibly Darlington's Historic meet- mainly 'cause Duane "racerbrown" promised to buy me a beer there. I'll go anywhere someone has a free beer waiting for me!
Sandy
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Post by lazierfan on Jan 6, 2009 21:53:15 GMT -5
Count me in. I usually take that week off from work and spend the week in Indy. Catch carb day, community day and the collectors show at the fair grounds. Lance, Bill and Michael usually have a table there with stuff for sale. Plus I usually get to spend a little time hanging out with other friends I have made over the years.
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 6, 2009 21:58:04 GMT -5
so how long a drive from tampa to indy?
just like darlington, that's a "talk to the wife" deal.
i'd sure like to be there so who knows. maybe sandy will buy me a beer if i can make it!
duane
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Post by professor on Jan 6, 2009 23:08:54 GMT -5
We could eat dinner at Union Jacks the racer bar/resturant and I'm sure Bob Clindinst would join us. I could also arrange a visit to Racecar Restorations. He (Walter Goodwin)always has several Indycars in progress. My son works for PBR in Chicago so he'll provide the beer!
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Post by stonecold44 on Jan 6, 2009 23:48:59 GMT -5
I go to the race every year, so count me in. I'll just have to leave a day early but this could really be great to put faces with the names.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2009 5:21:59 GMT -5
The only drawback for me is the drive. I just can't go that far anymore without some company! LOL!!
I went through Indy in Sept. on the way to the Springfield race and it took forever to get there........ and I was riding in the hauler.
Mongo
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 4, 2009 7:08:24 GMT -5
hey mongo,
you're so dang big that it takes a hauler to get you around? ;D
it looks like the wife has given her grand consent to go so i'm wondering what day is the one that they run the cars.
any advice from the locals or experienced travelers on what to do, where to go or places to stay?
thanks, duane
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2009 1:17:27 GMT -5
hey mongo, you're so dang big that it takes a hauler to get you around? ;D it looks like the wife has given her grand consent to go so i'm wondering what day is the one that they run the cars. any advice from the locals or experienced travelers on what to do, where to go or places to stay? thanks, duane Hi Duane, Well I am going to have to go out and buy a new suit for my youngest son's wedding in May. Problem is, do you have ANY idea what size pants they include ith a 58-60 jacket?? The front AND rear pockets would be touching when they are taken up. I'm 16-18 inches different on pants size (I do need to lose a few pounds, though) Oh, yeah, let me know if you want to stop in NC on your way up I-95! Mongo |
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