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Originally Posted by Tim Watson:
If Friday would get washed out does anybody think they would cancel both nights cause of the chilly temps for Saturday night? Not trying to start anything here, we are just on the fence here trying to decide if we should make the trip.

Tim, Watch the weather, we might be able to catch Gas City or Bloomington, if Eldora calls it. Racing or no racing a good time will be had :cheers:

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Pine

Are you bringing the motor home? and when are you going to be arriving.

mark

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Originally Posted by Tim Watson:
If Friday would get washed out does anybody think they would cancel both nights cause of the chilly temps for Saturday night? Not trying to start anything here, we are just on the fence here trying to decide if we should make the trip.

Tim,

I would certainly hope not since Lawrenceburg has already thrown in the towel. The only other track that I am aware of that is running sprints on Saturday is Lincoln Park so that shouldn't pull any cars or fans away from Eldora. Friday night weather wise is iffy, but let's hope that they get both nights in. The weather with these early season shows hasn't been to kind so far.:thumbsdown:

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Originally Posted by EldoraMark:
Pine

Are you bringing the motor home? and when are you going to be arriving.

mark

Originally Posted by Pine:
Tim, Watch the weather, we might be able to catch Gas City or Bloomington, if Eldora calls it. Racing or no racing a good time will be had :cheers:

Originally Posted by Mud Packer:
Tim,

I would certainly hope not since Lawrenceburg has already thrown in the towel. The only other track that I am aware of that is running sprints on Saturday is Lincoln Park so that shouldn't pull any cars or fans away from Eldora. Friday night weather wise is iffy, but let's hope that they get both nights in. The weather with these early season shows hasn't been to kind so far.:thumbsdown:

Do you think Gas City or Bloomington might make it if Eldora cancels? I just thought if one track gets it all 3 of them will.

Thanks Mud Packer. We will keep our fingers crossed. We could wait until Friday 7am our time and still make it by 3pm or so but we like to leave around 2 or 3am to avoid any traffic.

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Originally Posted by EldoraMark:
Pine

Are you bringing the motor home? and when are you going to be arriving.

mark

Yes we are bringing the motorhome and I hope to be there around noonish Fri. Stop by.

Tim, I just looked at the weather, right now at Bloomington, Gas City and Attica (All-Stars) their calling for 60-70% chance of rain Fri. But should be OK Sat.

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Originally Posted by pine:
yes we are bringing the motorhome and i hope to be there around noonish fri. Stop by.

Tim, i just looked at the weather, right now at bloomington, gas city and attica (all-stars) their calling for 60-70% chance of rain fri. But should be ok sat.

where is mt wolf pa?

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Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE:
where is mt wolf pa?

About half way between Pittsburgh and Philly and about 20 miles south of Harrisburg..

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Originally Posted by pine:
about half way between pittsburgh and philly and about 20 miles south of harrisburg..

ok thanks

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Originally Posted by Pine:
About half way between Pittsburgh and Philly and about 20 miles south of Harrisburg..

South of Wellsboro a few miles.:thumb

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Originally Posted by Speedwrench:
South of Wellsboro a few miles.:thumb

Yes Sir :thumb

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Bits and pieces of the most recent USAC generated E-mail regarding racing at Eldora this weekend.


USAC RACING UPDATE – APRIL 9, 2009

THIS WEEK’S RACES

Friday, April 10:
Rossburg, Ohio USAC National Sprint Cars - “Coca Cola Spring Classic” at Eldora Speedway

Saturday, April 11:
Rossbuirg, Ohio USAC National Sprint Cars - “Coca Cola Spring Classic” at Eldora Speedway

This weekend opens the Midwestern calendar for the USAC National Sprint Car Series with back-to-back races at Eldora Speedway Friday and Saturday.

WEATHER: If weather becomes an issue for a USAC event this weekend, we will have a 12:00 (noon) update via this email channel on the scheduled race day.

TIMETABLES: Eldora Speedway (Friday & Saturday)

Registration – 3 pm; Gates Open – 3:30 pm
Drivers Meeting – 5:15 pm, Practice – 6 pm

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I'm Throwing in the towel for Eldora this weekend:redflag:. Have fun to all at the Big E.

Back to the same old chit for me, Grove Fri. Lincoln Sat:crying:

Try next weekend Gas City's Opener and USAC @ Lawrenceburg:thumb (get to work Dave:O:)

P.S...Tim Watson we'll have a few at another event...
Aero, you better sip the rest of that Yeungling until next weekend..

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Originally Posted by Tim Watson:
Do you think Gas City or Bloomington might make it if Eldora cancels? I just thought if one track gets it all 3 of them will.

Thanks Mud Packer. We will keep our fingers crossed. We could wait until Friday 7am our time and still make it by 3pm or so but we like to leave around 2 or 3am to avoid any traffic.

Tim we are suppose to have heavy rain starting tonight and running into Friday, sunny and fifty for Saturday, I can P.M. my cell phone if you want to give me a call thru the night as I will be up all night.

Jerry #66
www.joshspencer.com

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Originally Posted by Jerry Spencer:
Tim we are suppose to have heavy rain starting tonight and running into Friday, sunny and fifty for Saturday, I can P.M. my cell phone if you want to give me a call thru the night as I will be up all night.

Jerry #66
www.joshspencer.com

Thank you very much Jerry. Any opinions anybody? Right now i'm almost thinking of throwing in the towel like Pine.

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Originally Posted by Pine:
I'm Throwing in the towel for Eldora this weekend:redflag:. Have fun to all at the Big E.

Back to the same old chit for me, Grove Fri. Lincoln Sat:crying

Pine, don't forget ARDC is at Susky Saturday! I know you hate Fisher, but this is the only time ARDC will run Susky at night this entire year. I see it as a must.

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I picked Rain, Rain, Rain for my fantasy picks on Friday....that help you any Tim? :cheers

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Originally Posted by nowingsjeff:
Pine, don't forget ARDC is at Susky Saturday! I know you hate Fisher, but this is the only time ARDC will run Susky at night this entire year. I see it as a must.

Thats 10 minutes from the house and I have a hard time giving that SOB my money. I'll have to see whats at Lincoln, but that IS an option. Maybe We will see ya there:thumb.

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Originally Posted by Onlydirt:
I picked Rain, Rain, Rain for my fantasy picks on Friday....that help you any Tim? :cheers

That seems like a safe bet at this point. Check back on the Eldora website, they should have an update any minute now.

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Anyone know if they rainout Friday, which looks like a good bet, will they have the HARF/DARF discount promotion on Saturday's Race?

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From Eldora's website:

APRIL 9 - 5:00 pm

At this time, all systems are still GO for the April 10th opening night of the Coca-Cola Spring Classic featuring USAC Sprint Cars. We are aware of the Friday forecast and, like everyone else - are constantly monitoring weather reports and radar screens. We will update this message again at 9:30 am Friday.

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Best bet.....Friday NO........Saturday YES.......................

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Originally Posted by Jerry Spencer:
Tim we are suppose to have heavy rain starting tonight and running into Friday, sunny and fifty for Saturday, I can P.M. my cell phone if you want to give me a call thru the night as I will be up all night.

Jerry #66
www.joshspencer.com

Hey Jerry send me your Ph#. I don't want a weather forecast I just want to bug you.:rolling:action-smiley-049:

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Quite honestly, Nothing within reach is looking good for friday. Id even consider ILL, TENN if I knew where something was going on. ANy hints?

I do hope Eldora runs saturday no matter what. Im itchin for some sprintin!
I haven't thrown in the towel on friday yet. Things change.

Chuck

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Chuck, every track I looked at for Friday has a 70% chance of rain. Bloomington, Gas City, Eldora, Attica (All-Stars), Lernerville and Williamsgrove.

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I really hate trying to make these decisions. :censor:

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Pine

You got to look at it on the positive side. 50 % chance it might rain and 50 % chance it won't
And 100 % chance you will be drinking your favorite beverage if it rains or not. :applaud:

mark

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Originally Posted by EldoraMark:
Pine

You got to look at it on the positive side. 50 % chance it might rain and 50 % chance it won't
And 100 % chance you will be drinking your favorite beverage if it rains or not. :applaud:

mark

:applaud::cheers:applaud:

I know, I ve been thinking about it. But to bring the motorhome out for basically a one day show is pretty expensive. Plus we just came out to the Brownstown "Ice Breaker" late model show. A lot of driving for one day shows. I'd love to be there though. Have fun and hopefully we'll see ya's next weekend. (get to work Dave)...

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Pine, alot of driving? I always thought you were chauffeured around?:cheers

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Originally Posted by The Frolic:
Pine, alot of driving? I always thought you were chauffeured around?:cheers

:rolling :Steer<<<<<<Karen.........ME>>>>>>>>:cheers:sleep:



Is the Frolic going to be set up this weekend....

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Yes, the Frolic (minus Freddie) will be there, weather permitting of course.

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We just decided to pull the plug and not chance it. :redflag: Looks like fish fry Friday here in Wisconsin will be the plan for tomorrow. :cheers

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1:25 am,,, rain hasn't started 10 miles from Eldora yet, but forcast calls for showers all day Friday,,weather map looks like it should be starting anytime,,,

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1:30 am steady rain and the temp dropped considerable here in Kokomo.

Jerry #66
wwwjoshspencer.com

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Thanks Jerry, the map looks like the rain is getting real close. 2:00 am and rain still hasn’t started 10 miles from Eldora.

Everyone please keep an eye on the Eldora website for updates and also the I69-Gas City Speedway websites for updates. I spoke to the folks at I69-Gas City late Thursday afternoon and of course they have the track sealed over so they can stand some moisture. Both places are waiting to see how much and how late it looks like the weather system will last. Both are wanting very much to get the Friday shows in. Saturday forcast looks pretty good, a little cool, as to be expected in this area this early in the season but dry,,

2:05 am,,,back to bed,,still nothing,,

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up again at 3:25 am and we're now getting a light drizzle..

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I just woke up to take a look at the weather and it looks like it's raining at Eldora. 4:40am. Back to :sleep:

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just woke up again and by looking at the weather map it looks like we would be getting a pretty good rain, but it's still just a light drizzle here at home 10 miles from Eldora. Don't give up yet if the track is only getting what we are here in Fort Recovery, OH.

As of now they probably could still run. Bad thing is the forcast predicts it not to stop until around midnight. Don't look good but still possible.

Watch the tracks sites for updates, as I'm 10 miles away from the track at Eldora. Could be totally different at the track.:eek:

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http://www.whiotv.com/weather/index.html

Dayton TV station says rain will not end until around midnight.

And tommorrow there is a freeze warning for Darke county on Saturday night.

I hate to be a cheese weenie, but I think I am going to pull the plug on this trip.

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We have had a steady soaking rain all night, at times it has come down pretty hard but then goes back to a steady rain/drizzle. There is supposed to be a few breaks and then more rain until late tonight according to our weather grid at work. What the heck it is April and we are in Indiana it could be worse. Temp. did drop most of the night but has held at cold for a couple hours now.

Jerry #66
www.joshspencer.com

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Friday is cancelled