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David Cole
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 Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: Official Rock Island Grand Prix Discussion Thread |
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It's that time of year again. Time for the biggest and baddest street race in North America. The 2008 edition of the Rock Island Grand Prix is set for this Labor Day weekend in the city of Rock Island, IL. With a record event purse set to be handed out to the 14 classes that will compete on the weekend, the racing will be exciting to watch Sunday afternoon.
eKartingNews.com will be providing the Trackside Live coverage throughout the weekend from both EKN's Rob Howden and David Cole. Friday in the NEWS section will be the event preview. Saturday will be the EKN forum updates and qualifying report/results - including the top-ten posted to the forum for each class as they sit in the scale line. Sunday will include a complete race report with photos, results and top-ten forum updates.
Remember, if you have any questions or comments, post them here. Thanks and enjoy the weekend coverage.
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Jake Usted
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Go Jason Lee |
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Rick Crist
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| David Cole wrote: | | Remember, if you have any questions or comments, post them here. |
Well, since you opened the door ………
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Just kidding Dave, and Rob  Everyone have a safe trip out and back, safe racing too  And who is the Jason Lee character anyways ? Sorry, still drinking Patron Sliver from the other thread. Or is it Patron Silver ? Durn it, I’ll get it right one of these times. Now it’s back to the boat  |
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Greg Hughes
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Forecast: Saturday - 80 and Sunny / Sunday - 83 and Sunny. $35,000 purse. 10,000+ spectators as the norm. Just another average karting event, I suppose.
Looks to be a great weekend of racing. See you all in the streets......
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Cale Wyse
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Location: United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Can't wait to get down there!! Has the pipe class reached 20 entries? |
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Jason Lee
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Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
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| Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Man, it feels like christmas eve.
I believe that I have spent over 35 hours in the past 3 days getting things ready for this race.
We need to get Roger to start having friday pratice
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Keith Bridgeman
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:06 am Post subject: |
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I feel like I've spent a month.
Stuck cylinder at Blackhawk race. Getting the cylinder back today. That means I have to work a half day today and head out to our local track and but the engine together and break it in and it looks like rain.
Check engine light came on the SUV this morning for what I hope it nothing, will just put some black tape over the light.
My two year old has been sick all week so sleeping hasn't been good and now I'm sick. Also will be bringing my wife this year instead of my brother who I've race with for all my years so that will be weird.
I just can't wait to get on the road tomorrow and get there.
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Roger Ruthhart
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:45 am Post subject: |
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| Jason Lee wrote: | Man, it feels like christmas eve.
I believe that I have spent over 35 hours in the past 3 days getting things ready for this race.
We need to get Roger to start having friday pratice |
Jason - the town is open and at your disposal all day Friday, however sadly police frown on karts on the track until the streets are close and the track is built.
Also, don't forget to get that King entry in ... you can't win if you don't enter.
Finally, I'm counting on you and your cohorts to hunt down Shipley and get him entered in the Old Fart shifter race ... since he's the one who started it all!
Just a reminder -- after TODAY entry fees jump $100 each.
Now if you don't mind, I have a few things to attend to. |
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Jason Lee
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:21 am Post subject: |
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[quote="Roger Ruthhart"]
Also, don't forget to get that King entry in ... you can't win if you don't enter.
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Done
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Curt Smock
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:35 am Post subject: |
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| Go Jason Lee! |
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Jordon Musser
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| Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| On the north side of Oklahoma on I35 heading north!!! |
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Kerry Cole
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Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:33 am Post subject: Go Jason |
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| Jason................ win will ya!... Good Luck.. from the IN boys... |
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james molnar
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:51 am Post subject: no kid karts |
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i just heard about this event and was excited to attend , but dont se any kid karts allowed.
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Rick Crist
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Location: United States, Indiana,
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:31 am Post subject: |
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| Someone forgot to post this, so I guess I’ll do it ………… wrote: |
The Rock Island Grand Prix will make its RaceFanRadio live broadcast debut this weekend as the top karting street racers converge on this ultra popular event. The annual run through the streets of Rock island, IL winds its way around this quaint northwestern Illinois town.
Coverage will include eKartingNews.com Rob Howden's play-by-play call plus featured reports and interviews with participants.......
For complete details, logon to www.RaceFanRadio.com or call 877.596.RACE to advertise on this or future broadcasts…
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Kevin Harter
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| Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject: Good Luck! |
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Good Luck to everyone attending, be Safe!
oh and GO GARY LAWSON!!
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