Peckerhead Shootout
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August 13, 2009 10:56 pm UTC
August 13, 2009 10:56 pm UTC
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Steve Kinnaird
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With the exception of the last year or two, a bunch of us get together and rent a dragstrip once a year. This has somehow been named the "Peckerhead Shootout". It's time to start some planning to try and get it to happen again. I've already contacted St. Thomas, and we'll need a minimum of 8 people for about $65/car. Something I want to get out of the way right off the hop: if you sign-up, plan on being on the hook for that $65 even if you can't make it for some reason. If we get over 8 people, and something happens, we can probably overlook it. However, if we get 1 car, or 8 cars showing up, either way I'm on the hook for $520 once we book. Cars over 8 are charged to me on a "per additional car" basis. Wed, Sept. 2 is the day we have booked this year. (It HAS to be a week day. It's the only way to get the track to ourselves). I think the last time I was at a T&T it was $30/car and everyone got about 3 runs in 5 hours. For $65, I promise you'll get in more runs than you want. The entire track is ours for the day. (10 - 4) So, who's in? So far we have: Me Mark PPG Scheitzbach Tim G. Rob G. Mike C. Rob S. Paul P.
Now, I'll have all kinds of time to talk about DSMs, because I won't be busy fixing mine!
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Re: Peckerhead Shootout
[Re: Mike Kuttschrutter]
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August 14, 2009 01:21 am UTC
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Rob Strelecki
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Sorry, I meant that the total price goes up $65/car. So, no matter how many go, it's $65/car. (Unless Steve works out a deal) Basically, bring $65, because we can't know for sure how many will show up
Last edited by Rob Strelecki; August 14, 2009 01:24 am UTC.
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Re: Peckerhead Shootout
[Re: Brian Fernandez]
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August 14, 2009 02:04 am UTC
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Steve Kinnaird
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Rob basically has it.
In order for this thing to not become a big PITA for us to organize, etc, we're keeping it simple:
St. Thomas Dragway, Sept. 2nd (10 - 4)
$65/car, we get the track to ourselves.
That about sums it up...
(Edit: I'm not trying to be a peckerhead here (get it?) but remember, this is something that started out as a small group of us renting a track once a year. It's not that it's grown huge by any means (I think the last time we did it we had about 15 cars?) I'd like to keep the "group of friends" feel to it, but it's been suggested we open it to the ubb.. why not? We don't get a lot of chances to get together as a group for an "event". Bring some cash, have some fun, and watch me beat PPG down the track again.)
Last edited by Steve Kinnaird; August 14, 2009 02:07 am UTC.
Now, I'll have all kinds of time to talk about DSMs, because I won't be busy fixing mine!
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Re: Peckerhead Shootout
[Re: Mike Kuttschrutter]
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August 14, 2009 07:32 pm UTC
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Octavio Barrera
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Crap!, I start my vacations the next day, I might have to start my vacations earlier
91 TSI AWD - sold
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Re: Peckerhead Shootout
[Re: Murtaza Saadat]
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August 14, 2009 08:35 pm UTC
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Steve Kinnaird
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What if you want to come and watch? Standard st. Thomas fee for that? My DSM is broke for the year, but sparta is so close I would not mind coming down to meet some people. Spectators are free.
Now, I'll have all kinds of time to talk about DSMs, because I won't be busy fixing mine!
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Re: Peckerhead Shootout
[Re: Elias Kefalas]
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August 17, 2009 12:01 am UTC
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I'm not making any promises, but in the past the tech inspection has been VERY easy to pass.. (if you know what I mean). They ARE concerned about safety (ie: secure battery) but don't seem to be sticky about other rules (ie: a battery that isn't mounted in the hatch EXACTLY as the rules state it should be..)
Now, I'll have all kinds of time to talk about DSMs, because I won't be busy fixing mine!
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Re: Peckerhead Shootout
[Re: Rob Strelecki]
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August 17, 2009 09:44 pm UTC
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Steve Kinnaird
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"Why rent the track?"Why not? It's a pretty relaxed atmosphere when there's 8-15 of you at the track for the entire day. 5-10 runs is before lunch. It's not JUST about the number of runs. I just enjoy it more than a regular T&T day.
Now, I'll have all kinds of time to talk about DSMs, because I won't be busy fixing mine!
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Re: Peckerhead Shootout
[Re: Mike Lane]
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August 19, 2009 12:17 pm UTC
August 19, 2009 12:17 pm UTC
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Ghislain Goudreau
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Hmm I ll look later, but I assume this is rather far of a drive for me? Just to spectate... I plan to attend and my drive will be about 3 hours and a half. Heck I just came back from a New Jersey event which was like 8 hours away from home. Pick up your purse Bro!!! Ghislain.
Rouge!!!
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