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Topic: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

Ready for some summer heat at Springwater Raceway!  I am scheduling a race on August 14,2021 for the 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Class.
The rules are on this forum page. I know it's summer with all kinds of activities and vacations. If you are interested, please respond on this page or email me at rnak94@aol.com. Doors open at 8am, tech at 9:30 with race start at 10am. This is a pot luck event, so bring snacks. The race will consist of 4 minute heats, 3 times through.  No awards, just a fun time. I will need to have at least 10 racers sign up in order to run this event, so please let me know if you are coming. Thanks.

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

I'm planning on it Bob!

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

Put me as a yes for now! Thanks Bob!
Last time we ran the Flexi's there it was a lot of fun.

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

I know we are still a month out but how is the response to this race Bob?
Do you think we will have the 10 people to run?

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

Count me in Bob, I have an old beat up 4.5 I'm working on, but I also have a brand new one on the way.

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

I’ve got a 4.5 ready to go and my calendar is clear at this time

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

well that's 5 confirmed. Hopefully we can run!

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Bob's out sick. I haven't heard an official count, but from what I've been hearing from other racers and their interest I think this race is going to be a go!

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

Awesome! Great News!

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

I have heard back from enough people, the race is a go. Please keep passing the word to other racers who might be interested.
I am recovering well and will let you know if there will be a tune session before the race. Thanks for all your support of our racing adventures.

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It's really good see you back on here Bob!

Get back up to speed soon!

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A BIG THANKS TO Bob for hosting a hot summer spectacular race today. The racing was as hot as temperature outside. I had a blast and got to know some new faces to me.

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Yes, thank you Bob! It was a spectacular race with some really close battles, and a whole lotta fun!

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Yes, thanks Bob it was a great time.

I've undid the damage I've done and am ready for next time.

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

I took a few pictures during the day.

Rippin' Ridin' Raceway track owner Al warming up before the race.
http://www.naste.org/members/bill/IMG_6167SR.jpg

Left to right: John, Mitch, and Rico getting in some pre-race practice laps.
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John planning his race strategy!
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Track owner and race host, Bob giving us pre-race instructions.
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Racing action. Left to right: Herb turn marshalling along with Rico. John, Gearloose, Bob, and Gary at the controls. Mitch in the pits.
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Drivers changing lanes between heat races.
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Close finish in this heat race. L to R: Gary T., Rico, Bob, Bart, Al, Mitch, Herb.
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Total concentration for the start of the heat race. Four drivers L to R: Matt, Mitch, Bart, Al. I think Matt may have thrown in a little prayer before the flag dropped....
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Start line focus. L to R: John, Gary T., Bart, and Herb.
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Post race discussion. L to R: Rico, Gary T., Gary K. Foreground: Mitch & John.
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I had to throw this one in because it is the best photo I've ever gotten of Al! The sleeve says it all!
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A BIG thanks to everyone who came to the race. Thanks to Bill and Mitch for posting pictures and video. 12 racers showed up to battle. Congratulations to Gary Tipton for the win. Bob N. was second and Gary Klein was third. I will post the full results soon.

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

Thanks to Bob for hosting this mid summer race.
There were a lot of very fast cars with a ton of great on track battles!
I would say that might be the most fun I have had at a race thus far in my short time racing with you all.
Was sure the most fun I have ever had ending up in last place at anything.

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Re: Summer 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race

Here are the final results of the 4.5 Flexi NASCAR Race.
1st - Gary Tipton              511.5 laps
2nd - Bob N. (Racerbob)   495.5 laps
3rd - Scary Gary              494.1 laps
4th - Turing John             485.1 laps
5th - Bill Bostic                455.4 laps
6th - Rico                        452.7 laps
7th - Bartman                  443.3 laps
8th - Herb                       441.3 laps
9th - Al                           430.5 laps
10th-Matt                        424.9 laps
11th-Gearloose                39 laps
12th-Mitch (DQ)               364.4 laps
Thanks again racers. The battles were intense through the entire field.