Freightrain Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Well, the last race of the season was last Saturday at Thompson. I went into the race #1 in points(been all summer) and with any luck I would stay there. It was a long day, had to work pretty hard to keep my spot, but in the end I kept it. There were 3 other racers that could mathematically get past me if I went out early. It came down to #2 having the chance as I lost 3rd round. "IF" he made it to the final AND won, he would pass me by 2 points and take the championship. Well, he lost 4th round and that sealed my fate. Was a good day! Our banquet is in November where I'll be crowned along with winning my prized given by the sponsors. On the list: A set of M/T rims and tires (like the ones I won back in '06 and have on the car now)plus things from Mr. Gasket Corp, and many others.After a long day.....Running it hard..... Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 WAY TO GO!!!Congratulations on a great year of racing!Jim Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Congratulations on a fine season! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 new sponsor there,eh? Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double L Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Congrats on a great season! Drag racing is the best form of racing out there! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Way to go, Larry! Congratulations!! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 We're all looking for you on Pinks-All Out.I like that show. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Hmmm, neat idea Tom..........LOL! Hey Rob! LOL!Pinks was at Norwalk last summer, I did try to buy tickets, but the website was bogged down and I didn't get through. Come to find out, I could have drove to Norwalk(1 1/2hrs) and bought tickets at customer service on the day they were released as hardly anyone was at the track. Oh well. I've had friends run in it, it's "cool", but it is a pain as you're dealing with TV production. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 nice job larry... how do they like being beat by a station wagon that gets draged around by a 50 year old Mack! LOL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Very cool!Nice to finish up the year on top. Congratulations Larry!!Paul VS Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Drag racing is fun but midgets running track is way funnier! Congrats hippie!!!!! Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 nice job larry... how do they like being beat by a station wagon that gets draged around by a 50 year old Mack! LOLActually it really pisses off a few of the "fast" cars that run in our group. It just burns their hide that a big, heavy, slow car can win so much. "Faster is better"............NOT!!! That is why my car hasn't changed in 12 yrs. Consistency wins. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packer Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Yep, a fast Ford and a slow Mack.Just can't go wrong there!!I took a trip to Greely, Colorado to catch a truck show.Pulled my 1938 GMC COE with my B-61.300 miles took 9 hours!!!Didn't think I would ever get there!Congrats on the Great year!Packer Quote Keep a clutchin' Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Larry,Man that's great,but we didn't get to see it on TV. I watched all summer thinkin i'd see ya and only saw Ashley Force Hood, Antwon Brown winning. I looked for a white streak but couldn't see it. I guess it was too fast for me. LOL.....i'll watch the reruns this winter and see if I can spot ya.Congrats!!!!!!mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 300 miles took 9 hours!!!Average 33.3 mph! Ouch!!!! Sounds like a typical Rolls Canhardly. Rolls down hill fine but can hardly make it up the next hill. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Congrats Larry.. Way to go Bud!! Quote GLENNGRANDKIDS :Gods little gift to us for not killing our kids while they were growing upAll I want, is just to be luv'd and for my Check Engine light to go out on my Volvo. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/10772-another-good-year-of-racing/#findComment-40982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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