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Posted: 10/28/2014 11:14:21 PM EDT
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13.2-12.9 on the motor. 12.00- 12.10 on the gas with wheel spin and a 120 + mph
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Posted: 10/29/2014 7:23:23 AM EDT
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That's the same time I was out there. Was always with my friend Kenny Underwood who had a big block red Nova that was stupid fast with all motor. Remember the GTO 4 speed car that left with the front wheels of the ground and the crazies bringing super pro cars and running them on the bridge at 3 in the morning? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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12.05 The late 80's street racing at Gandy Bridge was so much fun I was there every saturday night from 87 till 92 or so. 
That's the same time I was out there. Was always with my friend Kenny Underwood who had a big block red Nova that was stupid fast with all motor. Remember the GTO 4 speed car that left with the front wheels of the ground and the crazies bringing super pro cars and running them on the bridge at 3 in the morning? Yes, I watched dozens of races between cars like that from the finish line on the bridge. The Kenny Underwood I knew bracket raced every weekend. I watched a blown,tubbed,open pipe vega drive down gandy blvd. just like any other car. Wild times. If at all possible I am at the track to see what ops chevelle runs. |
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Posted: 10/29/2014 9:46:45 AM EDT
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My street racing days were the best times of my life. Now I can't find a place to even open my 70 Camaro up to see what she got.. With old age comes paranoia
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Posted: 10/29/2014 6:15:01 PM EDT
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Did a little testing today.
Laid down some traction compound to get some rubber on the street. The plan was to use the old BFGs to get a pad going...Then switch to the drag radials I did not expect to burn holes in the asphalt.! Trying to get back in the same spot is not easy without help. A few pics of the 1/3 throttle burn out tracks.  " />
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Posted: 10/29/2014 10:10:08 PM EDT
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Where the Rubber meets the Road
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Posted: 10/30/2014 11:03:32 AM EDT
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Where the Rubber meetsmelts the Road |
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Posted: 10/30/2014 7:32:10 PM EDT
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Today I checked the cooling system again.
My BE COOL aluminum radiator is holding up well. The system was drained to check the zink anode I have in place of the drain cock. Looks great.....no eating of the aluminum Tstat housing...or the rad and edelbrock pump. The flexalite anode is half gone....its doing its job. Picked up a bottle DR peper for some more street action....thank the stars my neibors are nice. Im planning on going to the junk yard tomorrow....just to see how heavy the chevy is on their scale. ATB....mick |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 7:06:36 PM EDT
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Looks like im at a shade over 3100 with me in it..im good with the diet its been on.
After thrashing a 2014 Camaro z28 on veterans blvd on sat...looks like I need more + caster. I checked with my camber caster guage...only got +1.5 degrees. Im looking into some UMI upper arms with +6 degrees built in. Top end stability is my goal at this point...Or I could borrow daves 45/70 and end the wallet drain...lol atb....mick. |
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Posted: 11/4/2014 8:53:58 PM EDT
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That's really not as heavy as i thought.
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Posted: 11/8/2014 9:20:17 PM EDT
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Well micks at it again car on stands tools all over .. ps the old dodge warmed up the tires ,so micks see how lol
  
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Posted: 11/9/2014 5:01:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well micks at it again car on stands tools all over .. ps the old dodge warmed up the tires ,so micks see how lol  Pics please! By the way, any luck finding insulation?
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Posted: 12/3/2014 7:40:48 PM EDT
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Not dead yet.
Ive been trying to get some stability into the top end as far as suspension goes. I swaped out the cpp upper control arms for the umi ones....lots more + castor. And swaped in a 97 jeep grand Cherokee steering box for a faster ratio and heavier feel. My home alignment job feels good at 85 plus. The drive shaft loop is installed.....and I have a helmet. A few more tests in the traction dept.....and im ready to make a fool of my self at the track. |
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Posted: 12/5/2014 11:28:40 AM EDT
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Not dead yet. Ive been trying to get some stability into the top end as far as suspension goes. I swaped out the cpp upper control arms for the umi ones....lots more + castor. And swaped in a 97 jeep grand Cherokee steering box for a faster ratio and heavier feel. My home alignment job feels good at 85 plus. The drive shaft loop is installed.....and I have a helmet. A few more tests in the traction dept.....and im ready to make a fool of my self at the track. let us know when you are going to the track. I'd love to ride up and run my bike on the 1/4. I take it they have a test and tune night? |
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Posted: 12/5/2014 12:33:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: let us know when you are going to the track. I'd love to ride up and run my bike on the 1/4. I take it they have a test and tune night? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Not dead yet. Ive been trying to get some stability into the top end as far as suspension goes. I swaped out the cpp upper control arms for the umi ones....lots more + castor. And swaped in a 97 jeep grand Cherokee steering box for a faster ratio and heavier feel. My home alignment job feels good at 85 plus. The drive shaft loop is installed.....and I have a helmet. A few more tests in the traction dept.....and im ready to make a fool of my self at the track. let us know when you are going to the track. I'd love to ride up and run my bike on the 1/4. I take it they have a test and tune night? Yeah, they do. Most Thursdays, 1800-2300hrs Let me know when you're ready Mick! I'll arrange trailer. I'll plan on stopping by you next week some time on the way home, see how you're doing! |
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Posted: 12/5/2014 6:20:50 PM EDT
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When I went I preferred the Runday Sunday to the test and tune. I often had
traction issues at night when the dew point was at the right spot. they are also will allow you to choose your competition on Runday Sunday. It is a way to help get street racers off the road. It has been years since I have been but I would see large amounts of money being exchanged on bets and LEO's would look the other way. |
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Posted: 12/6/2014 10:15:55 AM EDT
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See large amounts of money being exchanged on bets MAYBE WE COULD BET BRASS AND AMMO
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When I went I preferred the Runday Sunday to the test and tune. I often had traction issues at night when the dew point was at the right spot. they are also will allow you to choose your competition on Runday Sunday. It is a way to help get street racers off the road. It has been years since I have been but I would see large amounts of money being exchanged on bets and LEO's would look the other way. |
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Posted: 12/6/2014 11:34:30 AM EDT
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Its entirely up to monkey wrench when we go to the track....hees the guy with the trailer.
There is a runday sunday on the 14th....will see what happens. |
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Posted: 12/8/2014 8:03:01 AM EDT
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I will keep an eye on this and try to come up when you go. I have literally been down that track thousands of times and have won numerous events there as well.
Snowbird Nationals was this past weekend and the first time I haven't raced it in seven years due to illness. Bradenton has some of the finest bracket racers anywhere in the country, probably more World champions there than any other track. Good luck and keep the shiny side up!! |
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Posted: 12/8/2014 7:37:31 PM EDT
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calling monkey wrench are we going
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Posted: 12/8/2014 10:25:49 PM EDT
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OKAY WERE OFF TO THE RACES ON SUNDAY ..................
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Posted: 12/8/2014 10:52:04 PM EDT
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What time? I will be down that way until about noon
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Posted: 12/8/2014 11:00:38 PM EDT
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micks a morning guy i'm sure he'll jump here on tuse post time
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Posted: 12/9/2014 7:18:44 AM EDT
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Mick, trailer is taken care of, we are set to go.
Pick a time, and ill be at your house early to load up! Anyone have a GoPro with some mounts we can borrow? I have one we will use, but a second one wouldn't hurt.
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Posted: 12/9/2014 7:57:43 AM EDT
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Anyone have a GoPro with some mounts we can borrow? I have one we will use, but a second one wouldn't hurt. I have one y'all can barrow. 
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Posted: 12/9/2014 9:48:37 AM EDT
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Mick, trailer is taken care of, we are set to go. Pick a time, and ill be at your house early to load up! Anyone have a GoPro with some mounts we can borrow? I have one we will use, but a second one wouldn't hurt. A big thanks to dan for the trailer ride. Im thinking around 8oclock...if its ok. I still need to get a BFL on the car...but its running good. Filling the bottle today and changing altenator belt. Hope to see some members at the track....Bradenton drag strip. ATB...mick |
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Posted: 12/9/2014 11:09:53 AM EDT
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Same day as the big rim bash. Should be interesting.
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Posted: 12/9/2014 12:26:21 PM EDT
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A big thanks to dan for the trailer ride. Im thinking around 8oclock...if its ok. I still need to get a BFL on the car...but its running good. Filling the bottle today and changing altenator belt. Hope to see some members at the track....Bradenton drag strip. ATB...mick Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mick, trailer is taken care of, we are set to go. Pick a time, and ill be at your house early to load up! Anyone have a GoPro with some mounts we can borrow? I have one we will use, but a second one wouldn't hurt. A big thanks to dan for the trailer ride. Im thinking around 8oclock...if its ok. I still need to get a BFL on the car...but its running good. Filling the bottle today and changing altenator belt. Hope to see some members at the track....Bradenton drag strip. ATB...mick I'll be at your house with trailer at 0800. Are you supplying team shirts and jackets etc? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 12/9/2014 7:52:48 PM EDT
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I'll be at your house with trailer at 0800. Are you supplying team shirts and jackets etc? Funny you should ask.... I got a great deal on some used cut offs Im air brushing them now british lunatic racing team member chief instigator. lol....see you soon.....atb....mick.. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Mick, trailer is taken care of, we are set to go. Pick a time, and ill be at your house early to load up! Anyone have a GoPro with some mounts we can borrow? I have one we will use, but a second one wouldn't hurt. A big thanks to dan for the trailer ride. Im thinking around 8oclock...if its ok. I still need to get a BFL on the car...but its running good. Filling the bottle today and changing altenator belt. Hope to see some members at the track....Bradenton drag strip. ATB...mick I'll be at your house with trailer at 0800. Are you supplying team shirts and jackets etc? Funny you should ask.... I got a great deal on some used cut offs Im air brushing them now british lunatic racing team member chief instigator. lol....see you soon.....atb....mick.. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 12/9/2014 9:15:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Mick, trailer is taken care of, we are set to go. Pick a time, and ill be at your house early to load up! Anyone have a GoPro with some mounts we can borrow? I have one we will use, but a second one wouldn't hurt. A big thanks to dan for the trailer ride. Im thinking around 8oclock...if its ok. I still need to get a BFL on the car...but its running good. Filling the bottle today and changing altenator belt. Hope to see some members at the track....Bradenton drag strip. ATB...mick I'll be at your house with trailer at 0800. Are you supplying team shirts and jackets etc? Funny you should ask.... I got a great deal on some used cut offs Im air brushing them now british lunatic racing team member chief instigator. lol....see you soon.....atb....mick.. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile  |
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Posted: 12/9/2014 9:28:35 PM EDT
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long sleeves, short sleeves or no sleeves
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Posted: 12/10/2014 7:35:33 PM EDT
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long sleeves, short sleeves or no sleeves Wifebeaters look best on this crew. 
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Posted: 12/10/2014 9:59:10 PM EDT
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Bummed I can't make it sunday.
12.15 on motor 11.40 on spray Have fun! |
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Posted: 12/12/2014 3:20:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wifebeaters look best on this crew. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: long sleeves, short sleeves or no sleeves Wifebeaters look best on this crew.  |
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Posted: 12/12/2014 8:06:12 PM EDT
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Did a little paint and stencil work on Christine....hope you guys like
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Posted: 12/13/2014 11:45:20 PM EDT
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 Bump! Cameras are charged, 5 gallons of 100LL Avgas is loaded up for Mick to burn. Hope to see Banditman out with his wife, anyone else coming? We're loading up in Port Charlotte at 0800, hope to at the track by 0930. |
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Posted: 12/14/2014 6:09:47 PM EDT
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Anticipating the AAR.
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Posted: 12/14/2014 8:08:19 PM EDT
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well weres the movies I got the pop corn ready !!!!
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Posted: 12/14/2014 8:18:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2014 8:24:52 PM EDT
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Even though I could only stay a little while I sure enjoyed that, brought back many memories for sure.
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Posted: 12/14/2014 8:28:38 PM EDT
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yes sir was a good day with friends ...and no broken parts ...
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Posted: 12/14/2014 9:07:01 PM EDT
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I had a BLAST....this was so much better than the street racing I remember. with all the trash talk and who gets car lengths and the go.
A great big thanks to dan for trailering my car....and to my budy dave for tagging along. Also to bandit man and his lovely lady for being there too. I learned quite a few things about how to race on a real track...as I had never been on a real track before. Was very nervy on the first run....but gained confidence quickly.....I still have a big grin on my face. First run...12.9 at I think 105mph...with me short shifting and trying to get comfortable. Second run 12.6 at 109mph with me shifting and the trans delaying going into 3rd for some reason. 3rd run on the bottle...I left the trans in drive and hit nos as soon as it shifted into second.....then the nos cut off due to misadjusted micro switch...12.5 at 115 mph. 4th run im still leaving in drive because I don't know whats up with the freaking trans not shifting into 3rd without a delay I hit the nos when the trans shifts to second....it stays on this time and gives me 11.9 at 120 mph. With a little work and some small changes there is more left in this street car....perhaps hi tens. Anyway atb....mick.....video to come. |
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Posted: 12/14/2014 9:22:51 PM EDT
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Sounds like a blast. Wish I could have made it. You will be thinking about all the ways to shave off time now. I hope to have a street machine again one day.
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Posted: 12/14/2014 9:36:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like a blast. Wish I could have made it. You will be thinking about all the ways to shave off time now. I hope to have a street machine again one day. Buy a motorcycle. That is me in the left Lane (1999) on my 98 Bandit 1200. Was running low 10's at over 136 mph. It can be an addiction to say the least.  |
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Posted: 12/14/2014 9:47:08 PM EDT
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I'll go with a high eleven. 11.90.  boom! headshot! winner! |
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Posted: 12/14/2014 9:51:25 PM EDT
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 Faster than I thought!
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Posted: 12/14/2014 10:40:45 PM EDT
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Video and my pics to follow. Had dinner plans right after I got home from the race.
Had a great time too, my FJ towed the trailer and Malibu nicely, and it was nice to see Mick having fun with his car. |
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Posted: 12/14/2014 10:43:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: let me know when you're going. i'll bring my honda. |
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Posted: 12/15/2014 8:45:29 AM EDT
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let me know when you're going. i'll bring my honda. i had to take the dog to the vet for her annual. shots blood work all that. with a two ride there and two hour ride back I wouldn't have been able to do both. I'd already rescheduled twice before with the vet. she got a clean bill of health. how often do they do this sunday track day at bradenton? |
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Posted: 12/15/2014 12:51:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: i had to take the dog to the vet for her annual. shots blood work all that. with a two ride there and two hour ride back I wouldn't have been able to do both. I'd already rescheduled twice before with the vet. she got a clean bill of health. how often do they do this sunday track day at bradenton? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: let me know when you're going. i'll bring my honda. i had to take the dog to the vet for her annual. shots blood work all that. with a two ride there and two hour ride back I wouldn't have been able to do both. I'd already rescheduled twice before with the vet. she got a clean bill of health. how often do they do this sunday track day at bradenton? That is no excuse. We brought our wallaby to the track.
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Posted: 12/15/2014 2:01:35 PM EDT
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The Wallaby was surprisingly friendly. And we all know what my feelings are on Wallabies.
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