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Old 05-27-2005 | 12:34 AM
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Maybe it was the comment that Sam is the east coast favorite?

After seeing some awesome drivers at Atwater and Wendover, I would say anything could happen. It will be exciting to watch. Maybe THE most exciting class at Nationals. Too bad, I heard over at the scca forums earlier this year that B-Stock was dead ... :p
Old 05-27-2005 | 02:58 AM
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Mark (me replying with lure securely fastened in cheek.....)

Sometimes I think you argue on the internet just for the fun of it.... :p

I was only responding to your earlier comments to Keith (Imp) that he shouldn't let some westerner run his car to try to block points.

Am I confident I can beat you straight up in the same car and/or beat Sam et al in the MR2? Heck no! Do I want the opportunity to see if I can? Of course. If this helps me for the finale, great. First I have to be beat Keith or whoever I co-drive with, and this is not going to be an easy fete.

I've always wanted to run straight up against people in the same or equal cars and have the faster driver win. Obviously having GH in the car with you gives you someone of the highest caliber to run against. This is why I like running in stock because we are all "theoretically" driving equal cars.

My only point is that you shouldn't be worried about me. I know you're confident in your own skills (as well you should be,) so me coming out to run gives one more person to beat, but that shouldn't be cause to berate someone else for allowing me to co-drive!

Ron (will bow out on voting on whether the 968 should be put out for member comment next weekend) - OOOPPSS the lure became dislodged, I'm free to swim again!

Originally Posted by TeamRX8
I don't think it's too good for the class, I do think it will be bad for the class as a whole if three or four 968's clean up at Nat's and the SEB didn't cover their bases by putting a possible class change on it out for member comment and then make their decision following Nat's, there's no harm to put it out but potential for harm if they don't

not to mention they'll look less than intelligent if it goes down that way because there won't be any chance to correct it until 2007 ... CYA is all I'm asking for.

BTW, if I had even the slightest insecurity about straight up competition it wouldn't make any sense for me to invite someone of GH Sharp's caliber to be codriving, not to mention that I've been competing against these older cars nationally for 7 out of my 11 years of autocrossing. That's classic internet forum jockey logic for you ...
Old 05-27-2005 | 09:44 AM
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Come on guys, you are slacking. I had my car about two weeks, drove it on the street twice, had stock shocks and got 1st at the Fontana pro 2nd at the San Diego tour. Joe Geoke had his car about four days, 3rd in wendover, got the quickest left side run if he would have had a quick right could have won. I think Randy Knoll, who does not even own an 8 has driven more than any of us, three events or so before a pair of 2nd places in Atwater. Sipe jumps in a barrowed car and win Houston tour.
Almost forgot about GH... Glad he hit cones or his first event in the car would have had 2nd place to go with it.
Ouch. The truth hurts. That's definitely what separates you and those guys from me...the ability to jump into anything and be fast immediately. I'm just not at that point yet. On my best day, I can run with the best...I think maybe GH is the only one of those guys I've run against (GS Celica GT's)...and while he routinely beat me down, I did get him for one Pro win and could've had him at a Peru Tour were it not for coning it away *twice* on Sunday

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I think there is no doubt, Strano will be tuff at the pros, but dont be crying here if you get beat by his tire warmer. :D
Aw c'mon, if I can't turn to all the warm hearts here for sympathy, where can I go?
Old 05-27-2005 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dknv
Maybe it was the comment that Sam is the east coast favorite?
Yeah, I guess so. Not saying he *will* win Oscoda and Toledo, but if I had to put my money down...I'll take a national champ in a car that's always been a very good Pro car.
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Originally Posted by ronbauer
but that shouldn't be cause to berate someone else for allowing me to co-drive!

I don't believe I "berated" anyone about allowing you to codrive, I merely pointed the situation out

and my comments in that regard simply reflect my belief in the RX-8's ability to win

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Old 05-27-2005 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
I don't believe I "berated" anyone about allowing you to codrive, I merely pointed the situation out

and my comments in that regard simply reflect my belief in the RX-8's ability to win
So then you shouldn't care if I win or not, as long as it's in the RX-8.....

Ron
Old 05-27-2005 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ronbauer
So then you shouldn't care if I win or not, as long as it's in the RX-8.....

Ron

I think we've yapped this one to death, I retract my comments about allowing anyone else to codrive, just bring it on already

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Old 06-04-2005 | 12:38 AM
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So I heard this silly rumor that Ron picked up a east coast Prosolo codrive with Matt Murry in the ex AS winning 968 he owns..... Any truth to this???? I hope so :D
Old 06-04-2005 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
So I heard this silly rumor that Ron picked up a east coast Prosolo codrive with Matt Murry in the ex AS winning 968 he owns..... Any truth to this???? I hope so :D
Ron's at the spring SEB meeting so I'll respond for him. He does have an east coast ride, but I will not divulge what class or whom with other than to say it's not with Matt...
Old 06-04-2005 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
So I heard this silly rumor that Ron picked up a east coast Prosolo codrive with Matt Murry in the ex AS winning 968 he owns..... Any truth to this???? I hope so :D
It's Matt MurrAy. :D (You forgot the A).

--kC
Old 06-07-2005 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Banannie
Ron's at the spring SEB meeting so I'll respond for him. He does have an east coast ride, but I will not divulge what class or whom with other than to say it's not with Matt...

Ok I found a better source for the real scope.... Ron and KC have teamed up for the east coast. Mr. Sunday is jumping into the RX8....
Old 06-07-2005 | 11:16 PM
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I believe Matt sold his 968 years ago

while I won't be in Toledo this weekend, TeamRX8 is back on the road shifting through all gears ...
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