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Old 10-14-07, 06:18 PM
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Default Benson,NC dragstrip 1/8 mile NEVERMIND TRACK CLOSED FOR SEASON 10/24/2007

Thinking of heading down this Thursday afternoon for test and tune. Any one care to join? Sorry everyone it looks like the track just closed today for the season!

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Old 10-14-07, 06:42 PM
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Where are you driving from?
Old 10-14-07, 07:10 PM
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What time bro? Does it cost?
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sonyman- N. Raleigh, I will head 40 east toward benson. Can meet up if u want.


SCpwner- @6-7 I think track times run from 5-10pm. $8 to watch and $15 to play.
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I might want to, depending on my schedule. PM me with your phone number and I'll call you if I decide to come.
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Can you believe it RAIN on thursday. HA! As soon as I try to plan something damn rain. I'm going to move the date to Thursday 10/25/2007 maybe no rain and cooler temps.
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Originally Posted by Jeremy
Can you believe it RAIN on thursday. HA! As soon as I try to plan something damn rain. I'm going to move the date to Thursday 10/25/2007 maybe no rain and cooler temps.
I might be down for that. I'll have to see how my schedule is for next week.

BTW, do you plan on racing or just spectating
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I'll be racing =)
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So did you guys actually go?!?!?! you better post up your times.
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I'm not going til at least next week, and will probably only spectate.
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No didn't go this week Rain Delay!!
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Checked the schedule and they are closed for the season on 10/24/2007!
Sorry guy's we just missed it.
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Originally Posted by Jeremy
Checked the schedule and they are closed for the season on 10/24/2007!
Sorry guy's we just missed it.
That's a HUGE bummer
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There,s a 1/4 mile import drag race at Rockingham on Nov 11th. I may go down. This is only @ 45 mins from you; Mikes rx. Its on a sunday though.
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My dad and i go down to rockingham every now and then... He's got his 450+ hp NA cobra that we take down there So maybe soon we can do something like that.


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