2014 Ohio Mile Kick Off

[Mark P.]

Some pics from the past to start things off...

[gkabbt]

Instead of starting a new thread, I'll be adding my picture links to this thread.

To ALL RACERS: Have fun, Be safe and Go FAST!

Gregg

[gkabbt]

Cloudy, windy and cool here for today's tech inspection with a pretty good turnout.
Talked with many old friends and met quite a few new ones.....Always a good time for me.
Donna Timney told me this morning that the event was NOT full with 135 entries.
If you're semi local and have the need for speed there are 15 openings!

Here is my Photobucket link of today's cars and bikes:

http://s947.photobucket.com/user/GKABBT/library/Wilmington%2005022014

As usual, hope you enjoy!

Gregg

[Glen]

Hope the weather gets better and everyone is fast and safe.

[gkabbt]

Hope the weather gets better and everyone is fast and safe.

Glen, I vote for that as well!    Cloudy is one thing but the 10-15+ mph headwind REALLY sucks!

Gregg

[Frankie7799]

That REMR is pretty bitchin looking 

[gkabbt]

One car/driver I'm looking forward to seeing is Wayne Jesel's A/FCT NASCAR car.
The driver for this meet is Donny Cummins of the Cummins-Beck-Davidson-Thornsberry 300 MPH 911 A/BFR team.
I heard that Donny is here supporting Racepak and Wayne ask if he wanted to drive.
It will be interesting to see how an open cockpit driver likes enclosed cars and pavement!

Gregg

[WOODY@DDLLC]

The weather here is bipolar! Expect a reversal for tomorrow! 

https://plus.google.com/photos/111053800401265205999/albums/6008985178345635633?authkey=CPec2IiiiPHhtgE

[Truckedup]

 Well,after working on my bike all winter ,I  cancelled at the last minute due to some unresolved tuning issues.. We will return to defend or regain  our class record..   Good luck and hope the rain and head wind goes away...

[Glen]

Any updates on  todays running, weather etc.

[gkabbt]

Kind of a bummer day here in Wilmington.
The day started off overcast with a strong headwind. Racing began around 09:00 AM and the guesstimated headwind was 15-20 mph. Started clearing around 10:00 AM and the headwind persisted.

There were technical issues with the speed display at the start line and my radio would not pickup the FM station so I did not get many speeds.
The speeds I did see were: Dave Matyjasik (greenjunk on here) went 196. Donny Cummins in the Jesel car went 186 on a 175 licensing pass. Mike Reichen, in his super fast EVO went 186, blew the engine and oiled down the left lane. Course was moved to the right lane and racing resumed.

Shortly after 1:00 PM, the strong headwind changed to a strong crosswind and the race was halted. Around 3:45 PM race was still halted and I left. I saw the chief starter, Al Freitas , pull in the hotel parking lot at 04:50 PM and I assumed the race was called for the day. MAJOR BUMMER!

Fingers are crossed and hoping for a better day tomorrow!

Here is my Photobucket link of the staging line/start line from today:

http://s947.photobucket.com/user/GKABBT/library/Wilmington%2005032014

As usual, I hope you enjoy!

Gregg

[wheelrdealer]

Gregg:

Thanks for posting the pictures. Hope for better weather tomorrow.

BR

[Gary Perkinson]

Here is my Photobucket link of the staging line/start line from today:

http://s947.photobucket.com/user/GKABBT/library/Wilmington%2005032014

As usual, I hope you enjoy!

Gregg

Thanks for the great shots, Gregg! Hope the wind dies down tonight...

[sabat]

Thanks for the pics folks 

[Frankie7799]

Gregg thanks for the pics and updates. Question for you. What kind of car ( make/model ) ios the little red roadster with the yellow flames on the front? I ve seen it in your pics before. Love that car