6x6 Racing at Ashtabula Ohio May 22-24, 2009

[rdr]

Put a New Primary Clutch and belt on the Scrambler, But I had to build a new motor mount to raise the motor 4" higher, so to clear the lower tub. That in turn, changed everything else... So, I spent all day yesterday modifying everything that was affected. While welding the new motor mount. I burnt the heck out of my fingers That will teach me to ware my welding gloves. Only thing left to do is, put the seat belts in and clean it up... That's tomorrow.

ouch!!!! joe i know how you feel . i burn myself all the time . don't know what to tell u to put on it . robbie

[Joe M]

ouch!!!!!!!Sorry Joe there are no rule exceptions covering burnt fingers and lateral operations during racing. Maybe you will need a fluffy glove for the one hand.
BTY I will pm my route timing by Wed.

I'll look for the PM.

[Joe M]

ouch!!!! joe i know how you feel . i burn myself all the time . don't know what to tell u to put on it . robbie

I put Solarcaine on it. Doesn't hurt all that much... Should be ok by the weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone! This is going to be fun weekend!

[whipper-ag]

UPDATE

Joe, Keep it on ice & have a fan blowing air on it. Does wonders!

O.K. Here's the latest update. Dropped the trailer off this morning. We were just in awe as to what a beautiful place Pine Lake Track is. You guys are gonna love it. Never seen such a beautiful "primitive" campsite.

The track is awesome, full of turns & jumps.

For those of you wondering if someone would be at the track to let you in, the answer is yes. Bud said he should have someone at the gate round the clock starting Thursday around noon. You'll get a wrist band & have to sign a waiver. You can park anywhere you want in the pits.

I've got pics of the track & the campsite, but with this new laptop, we haven't figured out how to shrink them to post yet. If we figure it out, we'll get them up. If we can't figure them out, I think we might e-mail them to George? & maybe he'll post them for us. We'll try.

Here's a little more direction help for you. If you're coming on I-90 exit at EXIT 252 N. Kingsville (I-193) go south to Plymouth Gageville Road, then turn right (west) to Maple Road & turn left. It's a dirt/gravel road & you go down a hill & just as you start going up again, the entrance to the track is on the left. Pay attention, because the street signs are small.

Whipper & The Model Citizen

[George]

Here they are!!!

http://www.6x6world.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=663

Thanks Bridget and Whipper.

[whipper-ag]

THANK YOU, GEORGE!!!!!

Whipper & Bridget

[Mike]

Beautiful!

[lewis]

Guys can't wait!!!!

[6X6]

Well, We've lost Ashtabula. Way to many issues and setbacks, on the Racer, Job and personal. Since I'd hate to go with a cobbed machine, we will be planning on having her done for Ledges, and/or Busco (Drag Strip) Bummed doesn't begin to describe it, We have no machines that are comp ready, but me and Jimmy will still be enjoying a race (Coca Cola 600). I'm sorry I won't get to meet everyone out there (Some for the first time, others again) Hopefully I'll see you all At Ledges, and if Bud decides to do an Ashtabula '10 We should have a few machines Race legal by then, I'll be there for sure!

Take lots of pictures and Videos, I look forward to watching them and being insanely jealous.

[LarryW]

Well, We've lost Ashtabula. Way to many issues and setbacks, on the Racer, Job and personal. Since I'd hate to go with a cobbed machine, we will be planning on having her done for Ledges, and/or Busco (Drag Strip) Bummed doesn't begin to describe it, We have no machines that are comp ready, but me and Jimmy will still be enjoying a race (Coca Cola 600). I'm sorry I won't get to meet everyone out there (Some for the first time, others again) Hopefully I'll see you all At Ledges, and if Bud decides to do an Ashtabula '10 We should have a few machines Race legal by then, I'll be there for sure!

Take lots of pictures and Videos, I look forward to watching them and being insanely jealous.

Sorry to here that. You still could go though without a racer.

Im just going to gander at the machines and watch the race and meet some people in person. But Im excited and cant wait!!!

[George]

Well, We've lost Ashtabula. Way to many issues and setbacks, on the Racer, Job and personal. Since I'd hate to go with a cobbed machine, we will be planning on having her done for Ledges, and/or Busco (Drag Strip) Bummed doesn't begin to describe it, We have no machines that are comp ready, but me and Jimmy will still be enjoying a race (Coca Cola 600). I'm sorry I won't get to meet everyone out there (Some for the first time, others again) Hopefully I'll see you all At Ledges, and if Bud decides to do an Ashtabula '10 We should have a few machines Race legal by then, I'll be there for sure!

Take lots of pictures and Videos, I look forward to watching them and being insanely jealous.

What a bummer! Oh well, we'll catch you at the next event.

[micmac]

Well, We've lost Ashtabula. Way to many issues and setbacks, on the Racer, Job and personal. Since I'd hate to go with a cobbed machine, we will be planning on having her done for Ledges, and/or Busco (Drag Strip) Bummed doesn't begin to describe it, We have no machines that are comp ready, but me and Jimmy will still be enjoying a race (Coca Cola 600). I'm sorry I won't get to meet everyone out there (Some for the first time, others again) Hopefully I'll see you all At Ledges, and if Bud decides to do an Ashtabula '10 We should have a few machines Race legal by then, I'll be there for sure!

Take lots of pictures and Videos, I look forward to watching them and being insanely jealous.

John,

I feel you're pain I'm in the same boat

Mike

[hydromike]

I was almost minus one machine last night. The CDI in the new racer decided to fry itself. Chap CDIs aren't all that easy to come by, so off with the whole CDI it was, and back to points. It took a little coaxing, and a little timing using the Force, but I got her back together.

I then proceeded to take it for a spin, and fried a bushing in one of the idler sprockets, which in turn broke the chain. Soooo..... off to B-lo bearing it was this morning for a new idler bushing. Got an extra one, just in case. I got the carb swap on the D/stock done, too, so it should make it.

I refuse to even start one of them until I'm at the track. Bad mojo man,.... bad mojo.

~m

[Joe M]

I was almost minus one machine last night. The CDI in the new racer decided to fry itself. Chap CDIs aren't all that easy to come by, so off with the whole CDI it was, and back to points. It took a little coaxing, and a little timing using the Force, but I got her back together.

I then proceeded to take it for a spin, and fried a bushing in one of the idler sprockets, which in turn broke the chain. Soooo..... off to B-lo bearing it was this morning for a new idler bushing. Got an extra one, just in case. I got the carb swap on the D/stock done, too, so it should make it.

I refuse to even start one of them until I'm at the track. Bad mojo man,.... bad mojo.

~m

I know what you mean, Mike! I just.... I think, got done with everything I needed to do to the Scrambler... I hope. I'll make last minute tweaks, once I'm at the track.

[George]

Man!!! It's like Christmas Eve for me now!