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    Oregonian article on ORP

    There is an article in the Oregonian paper this morning on Oregon Raceway Park. As is typical of newspapers trying to cover motorsports, there are some errors in it, but it is a nice plug for the track. http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/05/oregon_raceway_park_is_a_track.html
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    Do we have a new "bad boy" group for 2010?

    Will we see a trend or did the trip to the woodshed work last weekend. Group 1 seemed to be trying for the mantle of "Bad Boys Club" last weekend. In their defense, they did put on a good race that was tight, hard fought and clean. Unfortunately the same can't be said for final qualifying on...
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    Rule 1105(E) Change

    Its always dangerous when I read through the new rules that were passed at the Fall Meeting. The Memo shows Rule 1105 (E) as ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- All required driver's safety equipment must be worn while on the track and in the hot pits...
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    Tire Wall building

    I'm probably spreading rumors, but I've heard rumors that the Grass Valley track is building tire walls and needs help. If you want to help build the tire walls that may make or break your weekend out there next year, I would suggest contacting Bill Murray or Mark Hanken. Power tools and...
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    Turnworkers at the Runoffs

    SCCA Runoffs Oregon Region turn assignments. For those who are interested, here are the turn assignments for the team of turnworkers that are here at the Runoffs. Monday, Sept 21, Turns 14 and 15, the final turn on to the front straight and a flag station at the pit entrance. Lee Casebeer turn...
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    Jo Adair

    For those that remember Jo, she weathered the reminants of Hurricane Jimena. He is the scoop from here with some links. Rob hi Rob, sorry for the delay. That former hurricane dropped more than 3 feet of water in 36 hours!!! Our house is drying out, we have power back and water back, but...
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    Spokane photos

    So is anyone going to post pictures from Spokane? Curtis, you spent lots of time lugging that camera around. Was that just to attract the ladies?
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    Sponsorship opportunity

    Back in 2007, several turnworkers traveled back to Topeka, KS for the Runoffs. Those workers were Scott Ahrens, Bill Carr, Bonnie Aarseth, Cathy Frasier and myself. Cathy and Bonnie became stars back there when the radio system in Base Comm failed multiple times. Cathy and Bonnie picked up...
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    Hot time at PIR Double National

    Take a look at the series of photos at this link. The worker in the photos is Howard Gaffney, ex-submariner. Howard has to be in his late 60s and getting a bit frail to be doing this kind of thing. You'll notice a gap in the series of photos at one point. That was due to the photographer and...
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    PR Pro3 dance compettition

    I understand from our infamous race steward that there is plenty of in car video of the Pro3 dance compettition at the exit of turn 9 at Pacific Raceway last weekend. My poor novice driver had the unenviable task of trying to write up what happened in that malay since I was on blue flag and...
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    ORP test day posponed

    Bill Murray sent me the following. The Grass Valley test day is being posponed. ***ATTENTION*** STAR Projects Event #3, formerly scheduled Sunday, March 1st 2009 has been SET OVER! This event has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 29th, 2009. If you have already sent your application /entry...
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    Service for Cheryl "Mindy" Allen

    Reminder The service for Cheryl "Mindy" Allen is Friday January 2nd at 2 PM PST Skyline Memorial Gardens 4101 NW Skyline Bvld. Portland OR 97229 Come to the top of the world and see one of the best corner worker's off. Don't forget to wear your whites.
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