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MTQRL at Madison, Indiana............. (12) (3,571)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: MTQRL at Madison, Indiana.............
6/19/10, 8:59 AM
Bob, you had better make it! Steve is getting tired of me picking on him. lol Oh, and one more thing...You are not allowed to be layed up during racing season. Don't let this become a habit.
USAC sprint car drivers Jim Hurtibise & Sonny Ates "nose to nose" - 16 July 1967 (33) (23,061)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: USAC sprint car drivers Jim Hurtibise & Sonny Ates "nose to nose" - 16 July 1
2/18/10, 1:10 PM
[QUOTE=Ovalmeister;152191]I remember that car and Sonny well. My brother passed out, on a seriously hot muggy day at Winchester, and Sonny's wife happened to be right there. She sprung into action...
Vincennes University Extends Sponsorship (4) (2,467)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: ...
11/7/09, 3:01 AM
Food for Thought...

I think that V U should start a "Racing Officials" apprenticeship program that will train students to be like me. :6:

Too Cool! Mini Me's. :8: Think about it. :18:
Three Quarter Midgets (72) (22,010)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: Three Quarter Midgets
11/7/09, 2:50 AM
Any last words violin1937?

(oh, and Elvis IS alive. He and Jimmy Hendricks are running drugs from South America)
10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet (23) (6,442)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: 10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet
11/3/09, 9:33 AM
Yeah, but that don't mean that they listen....:15: LOL
Winter tqs (39) (9,620)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: Winter tqs
11/2/09, 4:37 PM
Yes, Mark DID say that. However, I told you at Lawrenceburg that this was not going to happen. I am sorry there was such a big miscommunication within the MTQRL. Mistakes will happen. Thier...
10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet (23) (6,442)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: 10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet
11/2/09, 1:47 AM
I wish you could have made it also. We had a great time! People were walking right past me all night not knowing who I was. They had a hard time recognizing me without me being covered in mud. I hope...
Winter tqs (39) (9,620)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: Winter tqs
11/1/09, 10:25 PM
Ask Bob Mcclure. I think he only has around $500 in each of his engines. They seem to be very reliable also.

As far as checking the cc's, I'm working on it. I also have an electronic fuel...
Winter tqs (39) (9,620)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: Winter tqs
11/1/09, 7:22 PM
I wouldn't say that. We use to run with them alot in NC. Not to brag, but we could kick thier a@@. Now the Can-Am bunch was another story. I think the best finish there was third. (in our up-right...
Winter tqs (39) (9,620)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: Winter tqs
10/31/09, 3:19 PM
Here is the deal, a "TQ",in this part of the world, states that the driveline be connected to the CRANKSHAFT, not the output shaft of a transmission.

The word "transmission" covers too many areas...
10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet (23) (6,442)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: 10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet
10/30/09, 8:11 AM
I would love to, but I can't find my Speedo's...:18: I'll just continue skinny-dipping in your pond. (by the way, you have one really cranky neighbor) :5:

See you when I see you,
10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet (23) (6,442)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: 10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet
10/29/09, 9:37 AM
Yeah Eddie, you missed it. :15: You know it was a good time when even the band doesn't want to leave! :6: The good news is, there is video and a ton of pictures. Janet Smith and IMS photographers...
10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet (23) (6,442)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: 10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet
10/28/09, 2:07 AM
I will say this...When you told me that you wanted a first-class racing league, you were not kidding!
We were called, "the underdogs", "a one year flash in the pan" and "a group of loser cry...
10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet (23) (6,442)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: 10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet
10/27/09, 7:42 AM
Hey Jim,

You missed out on some of the best racing I have seen in years. Four wide at Lawrenceburg for the lead capped off the season.
Also, the band knew some Pink Floyd, but thought it would...
10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet (23) (6,442)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: 10/24/09 - MTQRL Banquet
10/26/09, 12:20 PM
Bob, to say that this banquet was "GREAT" is like saying the Mona Lisa is "not bad". This was, with out a doubt, the finest event I have been invited to attend. I did not know what some of the food...
Updates from LBurg tonite?? (44) (18,019)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: Thanks to MTQRL
10/4/09, 3:49 AM
You can blame Jerry Frickman.

I was at Lawrenceburg Speedway with Randy Jester, minding my own buisness, when I was called to the top by Jerry. When he ask if I wanted the job, I started laughing...
Updates from LBurg tonite?? (44) (18,019)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Thanks to MTQRL
10/3/09, 1:12 PM
A big Thank You to all MTQRL drivers and owners for making this a great season. Clean, fast and thoughtful driving all year! I am looking forward to seeing you again at the Speedway on the 24th.
...
VUMTQRL Greensburg & Season Round Up (42) (12,339)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: VUMTQRL Greensburg & Season Round Up
9/26/09, 11:55 PM
Ditto! A PERFECT night for Nick and the 5g team! Not a flaw all night.:6: Great Driving Nick!!!

Thanks to all who put up with a slightly shorter night. But, With your help, put on a great show...
VUMTQRL Greensburg & Season Round Up (42) (12,339)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: VUMTQRL Greensburg & Season Round Up
9/26/09, 1:00 PM
I just came from the track. With a little mud packing, it could be the best track we have had all year!
Bring a jacket. Gonna be a cool night.

See ya at the track,
VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat. (49) (16,113)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat.
9/20/09, 6:29 AM
We miss you Eddie! (and bring that pretty lady along too)

I will see about having a couple of engine builders show up at Greensburg. I would like to see all our drivers and owners get less "bang"...
VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat. (49) (16,113)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat.
9/17/09, 8:06 PM
Damn! :15:

Thanks anyway.

See you all at Vernon,
VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat. (49) (16,113)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat.
9/15/09, 10:10 PM
Thanks to everyone! It was fun! Sorry that I missed Gary dancing. Did anyone get that on film or tape? PLEASE??? I could really use a copy of you did. ;)
VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat. (49) (16,113)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat.
9/13/09, 8:45 AM
I had "orange Kool-Aid" for breakfast this morning. LOL

Great job Matt & Jay! And, to all the MTQRL drivers (and out of state guest); THANKS For Yet Another Great Night of racing At Shelbyville!...
VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat. (49) (16,113)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: VUMTQRL Salute to 9/11 @ Shelbyville Sat.
9/11/09, 7:46 AM
Gary who? :5:

I guess I'll wake up early for this. :29:

See you all at Shelbyville,

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8/29/09 - Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds - Midwest TQ's (2) (4,161)
Posted By Uncle_Charlie
Re: 8/29/09 - Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds - Midwest TQ's
8/31/09, 10:22 PM
Great job Jason! You were on point all night. :9: Not a bad night for Chris Mann either. :6: Good job!
Thanks again to everyone that made the trip to Madison.

See you all at Shelbyville on the...