Got the dog's and sausage ready. The track is fast and I'm sure the track records will fall this Sat.
See you all there :)

I got some very, very good home made potato salad I will bring! See you all Saturday!



:thumbsup:

The great weather here is changing again. Now they say chance of showers. Hope not over Da Track. :rolleyes:

Time to rent the big party tent!!!!

To those that are coming from the east and south east if you wake up and it is raining get up and come out anyhow!!!!!!! Da Track looks to be on the edge of the rain showers so we may luck out.
Micro you buying the big tent??????

Not BUY....Rent a 60' x 120' "party tent" at Taylor Rental.....$40.00 for the day.

sg1 -- bring your tire truer....I need to true some 1/10 touring tires!!!!!

See you all Saturday!

I just got sodas!

I think you should buy it then we don't have to worry about not having it available.
Now they are saying just slight sprinkles in mourning and clear in afternoon.

I've got some car problems I'm dealing with...hope to get them fixed tonight
and finish getting ready. Not going to have some stuff I wanted to have done.
Hope to see you all tomorow.

David

To those that are coming from the east and south east if you wake up and it is raining get up and come out anyhow!!!!!!! Da Track looks to be on the edge of the rain showers so we may luck out.
Micro you buying the big tent??????
Remember if you are coming from the south that 89 is closed near Ashland and you'll need to go into Ashland to catch 58 out of Ashland instead of 89 to 58 through Oberlin to Elyria.

David
RAFster

What a nice race day !!! We had a total of 26 entries today with some very good close racing.
I forgot the results so I will try to post it on monday.
Thanks to all that came out!

Thanks for putting the event on, Bud.

Turnout was a bit light, but that was good; the pace was nice and relaxed.

It looks like you got some rain after we left.

I wonder if BUD would run oval instead of roadcoarse for the next race..... I think others may like it ..... hmmmm....

I LIKE road......unless it was --- say a day night:

road day -- oval night (to make up for the rain out!!!)

Then that would be cool with me....

:)

I know BUD would put on the double header if we asked him to... What does everybody think????

BUD---


DO IT !!!!


I would have no problem paying $20.00 to race day and night!

We could have a BBQ lunch and a nice "Lube" dinner!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Yes Bud Do It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2sloww00 went in for a heart check up and is now getting a quad bypass.
He is at Akron general hospital, I thing his surgery is wed.
I hope him the best.

Bud,

Thanks for passing along the info. He was going to have a heart catheterization this past Monday. He was figuring he needed a stint put in. I guess it showed more serious issues. I'm glad they found out what had been making him feel so crummy lately.

I wish him the best as well.

David
RAFster

P.S. I'd vote for a double header...How about?
Race Oval in the morning and Road Course in the evening.
Can't finish too late though...
Are your batteries up for it?

Talked with Dick. He's scheduled for surgery at 9AM Wednesday morning and will be in Cardiac ICU for a couple days following surgery.
800 number for contacting him before surgery is:
800-221-4601
His extension is 42519 and he is currently in room 3124.

BTW, The Akron General website has a way of sending a selection of cards to a patient. They check it daily and deliver a printout of the card to the patient.
https://www.akrongeneral.org/cardshop.asp

RAFster
David

Sending a card is a FREE service! So let's let Dick know we care! I sent one.....

Thanks RAFster for the info!

Thanks for the info rafster :)

YES, Thanks for the info rafster... I really did enjoy running with him and all of you guys/gals at Acron the year befor last... and I sincerly hope he overcomes this snag life delt him.
I try that also.

I called to get general condition report from Patient Information. They will share the condition, but not any details. I didn't ring through to the waiting room area of the Cardiac ICU and since I am not family I was not able to inquire from the nurse's station.

They did tell me that Dick's condition is listed as Serious but that is the normal state for anyone in the Cardiac ICU. I didn't wish to bother Dick's wife or family so, I didn't see if she or they were in the Cardiac ICU waiting room.

I doubt Dick will be present for the next race and if that is so, his presence will be missed by me and others I am certain.

David
RAFster

Hello,

I am Dick's wife, Bonnie. Just got home from the hospital. Dick's surgery took seven hours. He had to have 4 by-passes done, they should have done the 5th one but it was calcified and they were unable to by-pass it. He is doing well, and I hope to see him back racing in about 3 months. Please send all email message to him and I will print them out and read them to him at the hospital. He needs all of your wishes, prayers and letters to get him through this. Dick said you were a great group of people, which I can see by reading all of your caring posts.

Thanks for being a special friend to him,
Bonnie Oettinger

Bonnie:

Thank you for letting us know how things are going. Dick is a good friend to all of us, and it is good to know that he's coming along.

If it's not too much trouble, please write again.

We are all pulling for him.

Spain

Bonnie - Please let Dick know we all are praying for him and we hope he has a speedy recovery -- 3 months with out racing --- Not sure if that can be done!!!!

Keep fighting Dick , our prayers are with you , for you , and about you so you defintely know God is listening . Best wishes to his family , because 3 months without racing seems like Dick could get a little ornery :mad:


good luck
Tom B. & family :wave:

I know BUD would put on the double header if we asked him to... What does everybody think????

Bud -- is it a go?

Bonnie >>> Thank you for the info!! Tell dick to get well !

Bonnie, Thanks for the update. Long surgery, even for Quadruple by-pass isn't it? I'm glad he pulled through well and I hope he has a quick recovery. We'll have to provide a special delivery from QS&L and some racing in the driveway to give Dick a racing fix when he is feeling well and home...
Let him know our thoughts and prayers are with him and you.

David "RAFster"

Bonnie: Tell Dick that Kim & Joy sends him our best wishes. I'm sure he'll be "back in the saddle" sooner than you think.

2slowOO is one of the good guys!

Bonnie if you can keep us all up dated on Dicks recovery.It sounds like he is in good hands. Hang in there and take care of your self. We all will be praying for a speedy recovery for Dick.

Bonnie,

Sounds like things went well, I hope Dick's recovery is speedy. We'll be thinking of you in the days to come.
Tim

I talked to Dick's son and he was not doing too well as of friday. I hope things improve.

Bonnie, Tell dick that everybody is pulling for him. He will be in everbody's prays until he is back on the track where he belongs. Take care and God Bless

Rich called but I was not home Dick is doing better!!!!! Will call Rich tonight.

OK Who will be coming to DA Track this Sat?????
Mini t racers we do not use personal transponders so you will need a trans mount.

OK Who will be coming to DA Track this Sat?????ROT Racing is planning on being there! Who's cooking the dogs??!!

I will not be there. Probably about 6-700 miles away.

You all have fun...
Someone keep Tang in line and show him how you drive around a car in front of you.

David

The shortest way right thru them :jest:

I also flattened out going into turn 3 and resealed it.
The Mini T jumps are fun.

Looks like great weather for Sat. For those that are going to run Mini T just a few things. NO Litheum batts and NO brushless motors please!! We will have Mini t practice from 11:00 till start of racing then the Mini T class will be first so make sure your batts are charged. Doing it this way will easy jump setup and give all a better chance to practice.
See you all Saturday :)

Dick Get better soon, we'll miss ya Saturday. We'll keep ya in our prayers and look forward to seeing you on the track when you're up to it.

I talked to Dick last night and he is doing much better, still very sore but overall much better!!! :)
See you all saturday !!!!!!!!!!!!

I want to thank everyone for your well wishes and prayers. I guess it was a close call for a while. I was out for four days and don't remember a thing. I was in the hospital l5 days and have been home for a week . Hope to see everyone soon and start racing at the Fairgrounds this fall.Thanks for all the cards. See you soon , Dick

2sloww00>> good to here from You !!!!!! :)

I second that!!!!

2slowOO: Welcome back, man!! Good to hear you're doing better. It's hard, but do what the Dr. says....those guys know their stuff.

Dick,

Good to hear from you. You will be missed this summer. Glad you are
home recouperating. I hope you aren't couped up too long.
Take care of yourself and get well quick.

Does it make you uncomfortable that Doctor's refer to their office business a Practice? I know bad joke.

Let us know how you are doing.

David
RAFster