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• ***HOUSTON MOTORSPORTS PARK, August 5th*** aka the "Root Beer Nationals" -- inside TPSA racing, 08/ 7/06 3:54pm
  Race #10 of the ‘06 TPSA season was held Saturday, August 5th, at Houston Motorsports Park as part of the “Sudden Impact“ series. The TPSA troupe rolled in to HMP greeted by 60* temp, 29.92 barometer, and a slight overcast sky..... no, wait a minute.....nope, that was INSIDE, outside it was typical south Texas August weather. Hot, muggy, just enough cloud cover to tease ‘em with a rain shower. Many racers were hoping for a little moisture like they had last month, but the rain skirted around the HMP facility. There would be no cooling showers at this event.
  
  If you keep up with the message board, you’ve seen the
  “Root Beer’ story unfold. Terry Ashabranner’s new Bickel Firebird is painted a color called root beer. What started as a joke came full circle when Terry’s mom decided to have the last laugh. The “A” family shows up @ HMP with enough Blue Bell ice cream, and A&W Root Beer to make a root beer float for anyone present. They brought enough to announce it on the PA and Mom and the family made sure you got one. This is how this event became known as the "Root Beer Nationals". It was an unexpected treat on such a hot day and thanks to the entire A family and friends for making it happen.
  
  One other new car was in attendance. Daryl Wood had TPSA regular Rick Cowger make the shake down runs on his clean Stroupe Camaro. Super nice car and look for it to be a player next year with Conrad Racing Engines power. Two other CRE hitters, Donny Williams and Rick Cowger had planned to be there but they both ran out of time. These guys say they will have their rides ready for the next event. Les Costales brought the red ‘Vette out for some TPSA action and all of the regulars were there making 14 teams ready to get it on.
  
  After the second session of qualifying, Lee Staiger sat on the pole with a 4.932 with six other teams in the fours and four teams in the low 5’0s. Impressive to be sure with the weather conditions they faced.
  
  1st round weather conditions were 84.7* with 75% humidity. First rattle out of the box had D Hubbard vs J Naylor. These guys always put on one of the best rounds anytime they face off and today would be no different. DH’s 4.9369 (.409rt) was an instant winner when Naylor left the red bulb hanging (.3951) in route to a 4.9335 lap. Ashabranner, in his new ’Bird, with Houston Engine & Balancing power and new Rutland tranny w/TCI converter, posted a 5.01 to trailer Costales’ Vette. Chad Hanson, another driver that attracts great races, lost to Staiger’s 4.930 (.494rt) shot. Hanson’s 4.996 (.434rt) came up just .0053 short at the stripe. Otwell’s 4.993 sent A Hubbard to the trailer, and Conrad used a 5.000 to stop "Dandy" Randy Elliot's .412 initiated 5.19. Clint Crownover left before the tree was activated and Cowger used the lap for another TT in Wood’s Camaro.
  
  2nd round found the barometer improving slightly, temp @ 83.3*, 79% humidity. Hughes’ 4.975 ended the Ashabranner family’s hope of a Cinderella finish but the fine 4.999 that Terry put on the board speaks well for the future of this combo. This was Mr. T’s first 4 second time slip and improvements are just around the corner with more seat time and laps. Conrad stopped the #1 qualifier, Lee Staiger, with another 5.00 when Lee’s Camaro started skating around like Dorothy Hamill and he had to lift to a 5.15. In the last pair of the round, Otwell’s 5.002 left first, but couldn’t hold off DH’s 4.908 which was low ET of the event.
  
  The semi pairings had two of the “Hill Country Boyz”, Hughes and Hubbard, squaring off and the “Dude” Conrad, was in the final via a bye run. The Boxman and DH didn’t disappoint those folks that are used to seeing these two buddies go for the throat when they draw each other. The Boxman was out first by .01, but his 4.968 wasn't quite enough to stay out in front of DH’s 4.920.
  
  Weather for the final was much like it had been for the semi’s......81.8* with 82% humidity. Conrad was in his favorite right lane, did his job at the tree with a .044 rt advantage, but “Red” and her HE&B power bailed DH’s bacon out of the fire once again. Hubbard’s 4.938 proved to be enough to get around the Dude’s third 5.00 of eliminations.
  
  
  Kudo’s to the Baker family, John Mandabach, and the entire staff @ HMP for another awesome show. Thanks also to all the fans and racers that make it possible.
  
  PS. TPSA appreciates the donation of time and labor, as well as providing the scales, that Gene and Tommy Platt (Platt Bros Racing) make available to the group. This is a BIG job when you remember they also have to keep DH pointed in the right direction on raceday.
  

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• -- , 08/ 6/06 5:48pm
  *****ROOT BEER NATIONALS @ HOUSTON MOTORSPORTS PARK*****
  
  Top photo.....Winner..David Hubbard, family, & crew
  
  Bottom........RU..Eddie "the Dude" Conrad & Eddie Jr, crew
  
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  • (NT) -- "ROOT BEER NATIONALS" started here. The Ashabranner family, led by "MAMA", treated everyone in the pits to an A&W, Blue Bell, Root Beer Float. They announced it over the PA, and even hand delivered a few. Thanks to the "A" family for keeping us all cool and for the effort it took to pull this off., 08/ 6/06 6:00pm
  • (NT) -- "Mr. T" and the Ashabranner family's beautiful new Bickel Firebird. It's clear where the name "Root Beer" came from. Mr. T and family got their first 4 second time slip Sat nite.....details to follow, 08/ 6/06 6:08pm
  
  
• I heard a rumor they were serving "Root Beer" this weekend... -- could it be true, 07/29/06 10:38pm
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  • I was just ordering some Blue Bell....... (NT) -- be sure to bring frosted mugs!, 07/29/06 10:51pm
  • (NT) -- Agent 1320 reports the "Root Beer" car has been completed and is ready for it's TPSA debut this Saturday @ HMP. Not many details available, but insiders report this team should be competitive right out of the box., 07/31/06 8:30pm
  • (NT) -- Other field reports have the Camaro currently inbound to the Houston area, and the Cavalier to be headed south early next week. Intel shows both will be CRE powered and run (TPSA) out of the Conrad Racing stable in '07., 07/31/06 8:36pm
  • (NT) -- ., 07/31/06 8:44pm
  • (NT) -- another consistant rumor has this car coming to TPSA action next year.......Fact or Fiction, Truth or Dare??, 07/31/06 9:23pm
  • Man so that makes 7 CRE cars. (NT) -- Fan, 08/ 1/06 7:41pm
  • Rootbeer car -- Dan Barton, 08/ 5/06 12:04am
    • Thank you sir, my family and friends have worked hard to try and make our debut worthy of this class of racers. (NT) -- Terry, 08/ 6/06 5:37pm
  
  
• VIDEOS OF SUDDEN IMPACT 3 -- MIRANDA, 08/ 6/06 2:48pm
  HEY GUYS, GREAT RACING LAST NIGHT. VIDS WILL BE READY TOMORROW.
  

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• ****Race #10 this Saturday @ HMP, gates open @ 4pm, TT's @ 6pm**** -- DH, 08/ 4/06 12:02pm
  It's race time! Weather forecast looks good, a new car or two is reportedly showing up, some members that haven't been racing lately are coming.....we're expecting a high car count. Remember the "Root Beer" car has promised free root beer floats, so be sure and hit him up for one when you see him.
  
  As a reminder, your TPSA entry ($125) is good for car/driver and two crew. Any additional crewmembers will pay the track gate fee. Be sure to tell 'em at the gate you're with TPSA. My trailer(green & white motorhome w/white stacker)serves as race control. Before you go to track tech come by the trailer and get your TPSA entry and tech form. Also, if you want to be part of the round drawings/pairings just come by the trailer about 30 minutes before the round. We usually pick someone from the crowd to draw names and the round pairings will posted at the trailer.
  
  We will have two TPSA time trials (procedure calls for each car to make one in each lane) and once eliminations start there will be about one hour between rounds. There will be open TT sessions if you need additional laps. Everyone has done a good job of being ready and getting to the lanes on time....thank you. We will weigh after each round and the scales will be available during TT's so you can check your weight. If you have any questions just come by the trailer.
  
  Looking forward to seeing all of you there, and some great racing at Houston Motorsports Park. I'll be @ the track tonite so call my cell, Rick Hanson, or Donald Hughes with any questions.
  
  See ya in the lanes....
  

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• -- DH, 08/ 3/06 12:45pm
  Welcome to the most recent addition to TPSA's sponsors:
  
  ***PolyDyn***
  
  Mr. Carl Benton and Polymer Dynamics (Houston, Texas), better known to the racers as PolyDyn, joined the sponsors of the TPSA today. PolyDyn's support of the TPSA begins with the remainder of '06 and continues through the '07 season as well.
  
  PolyDyn is well known for it's high performance coatings and their engine treatment, TX7. For any questions or to inquire about specific requirements you might have, visit PolyDyn @ www.polydyn.com, call 281 894-6382, or toll free @ 888 765-9396.
  
  PolyDyn's logo will be hot linked on the TPSA homepage and their contact info will be placed with the sponsors listed above on the message board ASAP.
  
  Welcome aboard Mr. Benton and thanks for your support of TPSA!
  

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• For Sale -- Kevin, 08/ 2/06 7:58pm
  For Sale: 4.350 Big Block Crank
  
  -Stroked and indexed to 4.350
  -Leading edges radiused*3/8
  -trailing edges knife edged
  -polished all over
  -chamfered oil holes
  -Balanced (no drilled holes) bob weight 2074(alum rods)
  -mains .010 low-side
  -Rods std. (big jouranl small block)low-side
  -.125" corner journal radius
  -this Crank is brand new and has never been run
  -all work done by a Professional Engine Shop
  
  ask for:Kevin
  Cell: 713-854-1886
  shop: 281-820-6262
  

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  • It's a 4.340 Chrank not a 4.350 (NT) -- Kevin, 08/ 2/06 8:03pm
  
  
• The red camaro in the pic,s below now resides in Seabrook Tex., it belongs to long time friend Daryl Wood , ex standout in super stock division 4 nhra and many time winner at Porter Tex. where as many as 5 to 6 nhra record holders would be assembled on a sundy afternoon.Look for great perf. out of this guy. Daryl is bringing the car to HMP sat. to try and sell the 572 Big Duke motor out of it .Plans are to build a legal TPSA motor for next year. -- Conrad, 08/ 2/06 1:15pm
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• The world famous ALLEY CAT called today and he is having a race at h.r p on the 8-12-06,the payout is 1200 to win 500 to ru.200 semi,s& 100,tentatively well run TPSA rules,if not enough cars are intrested the 5.00 index will be invoked.If interested call Eddie Conrad at 281-8206262or Alley Cat at 281-2827650. Entry fee to be 100.00 This is not a TPSA event or points event,just a chance to win some money. -- Conrad, 07/31/06 8:57pm
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• Thanks -- Little Hanson, 07/25/06 9:10pm
  Wanted to say thanks, to my Pops. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be able to pilot his hot rod. I'm glad that he can trust me to do my job behind the wheel. You guys don't know how bad he wants to get behind the wheel again. We are slowly inching our way up, along with all the other teams. As DH says see ya in the lanes !
  

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  • Health Issues -- Eddie Conrad, 07/29/06 2:58pm
  
  
• -- HMP, 07/26/06 11:59am
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  • (NT) -- HMP, 07/27/06 5:46pm
  
  
• VIDEOS OF JULY'S SUDDEN IMPACT -- MIRANDA, 07/26/06 7:58pm
  JUST CHECKING TO SEE IF I NEED TO BRING ANY COPIES OF THE SUDDEN IMPACT RACE WITH ME ON THE 5TH.
  

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• ***NAYLOR nabs 1st win, CHAD captures 2nd runner up for the Hansons*** -- inside TPSA racing, 07/23/06 5:44pm
  In what has become the scenario for much of the ‘06 season, the skies over Pine Vallley Raceway were dark and rain was visible in several directions early Saturday morning. Mr. Bill Bailey made the call about 1pm and said it was on....it was gonna have to wash us out to keep us from racing. It did sprinkle a couple of times but the program started without much of a delay.
  
  After the 2nd round of qualifying, DH’s 4.92 led the pack with Naylor, Otwell, Hughes, Staiger, and Hanson all joining him in the 4 second zone. Once again, the pack had tightened up, and it was obvious the teams had found some performance gains.
  
  First round had “Dandy” Elliott advancing over Aaron Hubbard, Otwell (once again with Ben’s spare motor) trailered Worley, Hanson was automatically in the next round, when the “Boxman” Hughes turned on a .392 red, Conrad’s .383 red gave DH a free pass into round two, and Naylor’s 4.917 parked Staiger’s 4.919 in a great side by side race. Lee has battled some gremlins all year, but is returning to the performance levels he displayed early in the season.
  
  Round two featured Otwell,s .407rt, 4.97 defeating Elliott’s .409rt, 5.18, (great lite by both guys), Hanson going to the semi’s by virtue of DH’s .394 red, and Naylor drew the bye and improved to a 4.89 @141.38.
  
  Semi action had Hanson with the bye, and in the best race of the season, Naylor’s .5083 initiated 4.9027 snuck by Otwell’s, .4531rt, 4.9581 by .0002!...to the fourth digit....are you kiddin’ me?! It wasn’t close, it was microscopic.
  
  It was now time for the finals and Ed reportedly found some nodoze for his pilot because he knew the kid, Hanson, would be on time. It must have worked, Naylor out first with a .421 to Hanson’s .430 and Hanson’s best pass of the nite @ 4.96 could not catch the low et and top mph of the event for Naylor and Ed, 4.8779 @ 141.78. The “Bedrock” crew has been puttin’ in a lot a late hours and the testing paid dividends for this team with their first TPSA win. In fact, Jim won his first round of the year at the last race @ HMP. Congratulations to the Naylor team on a great job. The pits were buzzing long after the final with their performance at Pine Valley and the fact they were able to improve from a 4.94 qualifying best to the stellar 4.877 in eliminations.
  
  Special thanks go out to the Bailey family, (Bill had the track in excellent condition as usual), the staff @ Pine Valley Raceway and the fans that came out despite the threat of bad weather.
  
  Next event will be August 5th @ Houston Motorsports Park.
  

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  • (NT) -- Winner.....Jim Naylor & family, Crewchief Ed Anderson, 07/23/06 6:35pm
    • Naylor wins -- Julie Mingus (Jules), 07/24/06 2:50pm
  • (NT) -- Runner-up.......Chad Hanson & family, 07/23/06 6:41pm
  • Thanks guys.Sure was glad Steffani and Lindsay did`nt wipe the bugs off the front bumper when we ran Otwell,I think we won by 2 grasshoppers!!!,it that was CLOSE!!Congraulations to the Hanson camp on the 2nd runner up in the last 4 races.Thanks to Ed and Don for all the help.Its been a tough year for us,but If you keep swinging your bound to hit one.Great to see Scoggin Dickey on board as the newest sponsor.See ya at HMP. (NT) -- PSR, 07/23/06 9:47pm
  • TIME TO DISTANCE..... According to the calculator I use That .0002 MOV was only 1/2 of an inch. now that is some side by side racing.... (NT) -- Bam-Bam, 07/24/06 8:14am
  • (NT) -- Series sponsor.....TCI Automotive......., 07/24/06 11:03pm
    • (NT) -- New sponsor, Scoggin Dickey Part Center's decal....., 07/24/06 11:06pm
      • (NT) -- Boxman's better half, HR, hard at work, and the "boss" Holley, 07/24/06 11:11pm
        • (NT) -- Richard Otwell barely contained his excitement......LOL, 07/24/06 11:14pm
  • Good job Naylor ! Hopefully we will meet again ! (not in the 1st round) HA HA !! (NT) -- Little Hanson, 07/25/06 9:13pm
  
  
• Are we going to keep the two Angleton races on our schedule? -- I like Angleton, 07/24/06 4:14pm
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  • Angleton's one of our favorite tracks, but as the schedule says, TPSA runs a 12 race (count your best 10) series for championship points. Richard and the staff at Angleton were kind enough to include two tentative dates on their schedule in case a reschedule or rain date (or two) was needed. To date, that hasn't been necessary, but you never know about Texas weather......... (NT) -- DH, 07/24/06 11:54pm
  
  
• *** Pine Vallley Raceway*** Tomorrow, July 22nd. Just got off the phone with Mr. Bill Bailey @ PVR and he said they haven't had any rain all week and he didn't order any for Saturday! Get those hotrods shined, tuned, and loaded 'cause we're gonna have a great day of racing......I'll be @ the track tonite so call my cell # with any questions. See ya there. -- DH, 07/21/06 1:45pm
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  • it's 2;00 and no rain yep (NT) -- boxman, 07/22/06 2:08pm
  
  
• -- ***THIS SATURDAY, JULY 22 @ PINE VALLEY RACEWAY*** Come on out and see the TPSA cars on the track, in the pits, talk to the drivers, or just try to figure out what the "Dude" is doing to that glove, or why DH carries a scoop plug with him in the staging lanes!, 07/21/06 12:30am
  
  
  
  

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  • Thanks to Jay Costales, and Jesse Henslee for the photo's... (NT) -- webster, 07/21/06 12:34am
  • You guys (and gals) didn't know that DH has that hood scoop plug on a tether, that goes around has wrist !?LOL I dought that he will make the same mistake twice, especially against a punk kid like me. LOL See Yall in the P.M. (NT) -- LITTLE HANSON, 07/21/06 12:16pm
    • Tell your dad hello for us and we'll see you tomorrow..... (NT) -- now where did I leave the keys to the Motorhome???, 07/21/06 1:49pm
  
  
• "_______" Remover -- Bam-Bam, 07/18/06 12:06pm
  Ok DH (Hubbard) You've had that firebird long enough to come up with a nick name for it. I suggest you come up with one real soon, if not we will have to tag it ourselves. The latter may or may not be to your liking. By the way Jim and I have tentatively nick named ours the Red Head. We may have to call on some of the leading Nickologist in the field. Oh I'm thinking some one like Big or Mike Morgan could pen a name to the car. Hmmm lets see Nessty cause it's a Ness car and its nasty. Or maybe checkered tomato no explanation necessary. Well you get the drift you have till Saturday or we call in the Nickologist.
  Bam-Bam
  

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  • Truth is stranger than fiction! I've been calling the 'Bird, "Redhead", for some time now.... just ask the Dandy or Boxman. But if the Bedrock gang has that copyrighted, that's ok! I was told tonite that you're supposed to retire when you're on top, so maybe she won't need a nickname after all. With all of the new combo's and teams coming out next year, maybe all she'll be is a "has been"!.....LOL (NT) -- DH, 07/18/06 10:01pm
  • So you thinking about hanging up those driving shoes? Lord knows that orange driving suit should have been put out to pasture years ago. (NT) -- Bam-Bam, 07/19/06 11:53am
  • I must agree...maybe a new driving suit and a new set of flip flops will give you a new outlook on racing. Some new paint and new clothes everyone will think you are a new team. (NT) -- Mr.T, 07/19/06 1:03pm
  • So blue got retired now red . What ya gona bring out to play with next year ? (NT) -- Ness , Haas , Bickel , RJ So many to choose from !!!, 07/20/06 7:16am
    • (NT) -- ***SPY PHOTO*** This is DH's, Platt Bros, and TC's (HE&B) latest project! Looking for that edge in technology, the low cg, light weight, and chassis versatility is what this design is about. Ideally suited for the grocery store, hauling prize money & trophies, and the ladies love it.....LOL.., 07/21/06 11:48am
  
  
• -- DH, 07/20/06 5:25pm
  
  Recognize this logo? It belongs to the TPSA's newest sponsor, Scoggin Dickey Part Center in Lubbock, Texas. Scoggin Dickey is an authorized GM performance warehouse and they carry many additional lines relating to performance and hardcore drag racing. Visit their website @ www.sdpc2000.com and request a free catalog, or the toll free order line is 800-456-0211. The logo will be hot linked on the TPSA homepage and sponsor page ASAP. Thanks to Nicky Fowler and everyone @ Scoggin Dickey for their support of TPSA!
  

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• When is Lyndon gonna come out and play? -- Would like to see the new ride!, 07/17/06 10:23pm
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  • Yea, how about a pic or two to hold us over. (NT) -- Wanna see too, 07/19/06 1:05pm
  
  
• Looking for some help this weekend anyone with a golf cart or 4 wheeler that would like to help out just let me know. -- Donald, 07/18/06 9:09am
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  • How much does it pay (NT) -- Lil H, 07/18/06 5:08pm
  • thats a bracket car. You dont need a 4 wheeler. (NT) -- why tow it now you have drove it for years?, 07/18/06 6:12pm
  • water & lunch meat ( maybe a coke ) LOL (NT) -- BOXMAN, 07/18/06 6:55pm
  • I will give you a hand Boxman. Long story, but the Hanson Motorsports crew is down a crew chief for a little bit. Call me when ever you read this. I'll fill you in. And for everyone else who is wondering, you will know soon enough. Cell 713-857-7645 (NT) -- Little Hanson, 07/18/06 7:36pm
  • SUPPLY ALL THE BEER WE CAN DRINK AND A FEW SLABS OF RIBS AND WE WILL TALK (NT) -- STARVIN AND WALLY WORLD (LOL), 07/18/06 8:50pm
  • You DONT wont to eat my cooking LOL (NT) -- BOXMAN, 07/18/06 11:16pm
    • if you have enough beer we will eat anything as long as it stays still long enough (NT) -- beer is not just for breakfast anymore, 07/18/06 11:35pm
  
  
• -- Will another TPSA runner display a "Cavalier" attitude next year??, 07/15/06 12:57am
  
  

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  • You should really stay off Bickel's site, that car is suppose to be going to Illinois as a comp car. (NT) -- Rick Jones is selling his personnal car, you would look nice in it., 07/15/06 12:36pm
    • might want to check with Jerry...... (NT) -- heard the big boys talking, 07/16/06 11:55pm
  • When is someone going to step up and be the first with a GTO ? (NT) -- wish I could, 07/15/06 2:28pm
    • GTO -- in the know, 07/15/06 3:14pm
  
  
• -- ****THIS SATURDAY, JULY 22nd, PINE VALLEY RACEWAY****, 07/16/06 11:37pm
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• July 29, 2006 Prescott Outlaws Streetcar Shootout... -- Adriel Paradise, 07/16/06 10:15pm
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  • click here for classes and rules -- ., 07/16/06 10:17pm
  
  
• Its way too quite on here. -- Bored, 07/14/06 10:15pm
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• Subject: One set of 15x15 4.75 bolt 4in back space alumastar with 16x33 goodyear with only 25 run on them asking $800 -- DONALD 512-642-3557, 07/12/06 5:41pm
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  • Does that mean I'm not gettin' MY wheels back??? (NT) -- u know who!, 07/13/06 12:54am
  • YEP (NT) -- YOU KNOW WHO BACK TOO, 07/13/06 6:17am
  • Will you take a payment plan??? (NT) -- Bam-Bam, 07/13/06 11:41am
  • yes i will 100% down and a $100 each week for 5 week LOL (NT) -- BOXMAN, 07/13/06 6:45pm
  • call me stupid but I will give you 100% down and $50 a week fpr ten weeks (NT) -- despirate, 07/13/06 7:06pm
  • Ok but i get to keep running them on my car after they are pay off (NT) -- Boxman, 07/13/06 10:05pm
  
  
• Well I guess since Pigford is selling the truck he has somthing new in mind to hold his new motor !!! -- More top secret TPSA stuff !!!, 06/29/06 8:19am
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  • TPSA Top Secret Stuff -- "The Pigman", 06/29/06 10:40am
  • it dont matter anyway pigford needs a 6tenenth pro tree to be close. -- seen him drive, 07/10/06 9:39pm
  
  
• -- inside TPSA racing, 07/10/06 4:13pm
  
  What is it with these guys? Looked like Hughes' .415rt @ 4.984 et vs. Conrad's .486 rt @ 4.954 et first round match was gonna be the smallest win margin of the event until the 2nd round pairing of DH & Naylor. DH's 4.8904 (.4303 rt) got to the stripe by .0278 ahead of Naylor's 4.9203 (.4282 rt)! Super photo/art work by Jesse Henslee and he's promised more to come in a few days! Thanks Jesse.
  

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• ****SUDDEN IMPACT JULY 8th @ HOUSTON MOTORSPORTS PARK**** -- DH, 07/10/06 3:24pm
  
  What an effort by the Baker's, John Mandabach, and the staff of HMP! Before the rain came, John told me not to worry, the track would be better if we got a little moisture. Right on schedule, shortly before 5pm, the track got an afternoon shower, about an hour in duration. This gave the track crew, led by Dean Baker, an opportunity to showcase their talents, and before long, the track was dry, prepped and ready for action. True to John's prediction, most of the TPSA teams were QUICKER after the rain than they were at our last race here in June! Great job by the HMP team...not only were we able to race, we actually finished a little earlier than the posted schedule. Thanks to everyone @ HMP and we'll see you again August 5th!
  
  All of the TPSA teams are continuing to improve and the field is tightening up at every event. The points battle is coming down to the wire with only four races remaining on the schedule. Congrats to Richard Otwell and his crew for their first final round appearance, and thanks to all of the teams for taking a chance on the weather.
  
  The homepage, points, and results pages have been updated. Our next event will be back in the piney woods @ Pine Valley Raceway (Lufkin) on July 22nd.
  

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• -- ****HMP FINAL RESULTS**** Top photo...winner David Hubbard.......Bottom photo...runner up Richard Otwell. Race report and updates will be posted soon!!, 07/ 9/06 10:37pm
  
  

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  • (NT) -- ****SEMI FINALIST**** Donald "the Boxman" Hughes......, 07/ 9/06 11:21pm
  • (NT) -- Complete timing report courtesy of Houston Motorsports Park and Jay Costales (also provided the photos above). Thanks Jay & HMP!!, 07/ 9/06 11:52pm
  • ****NOTE**** #8 on the results listed as "J Sandles" is actually the Hill Country Boyz own Clint (C3) Crownover. (NT) -- dept. of corrections, 07/ 9/06 11:59pm
  • (NT) -- more Jay Costales photos....., 07/10/06 1:42am
  
  
• powdercoat -- tom, 07/ 7/06 10:57am
  looking for good powdercoating company in houston.
  

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  • allied powder coating (NT) -- by the Dome, 07/ 7/06 3:17pm
  
  
• -- -- IT'S ON FOR TOMORROW, JULY 8th, at HOUSTON MOTORSPORTS PARK!, 12:39:13 07/07/06 Fri, 07/ 7/06 1:55pm
  
  Spoke with Mr. John Mandabach this morning, the sun was shining, and he said we're racing! Gates open @ 1pm Saturday or meet the Hill Country Boyz tonite @ the track for some tnt. Complete, detailed race schedule is posted above. Don't be scared...come gettusum....heads up; no index, no breakouts, 1st one to the finish line wins!! More info call Rick Hanson @ Colony One, DH on the cell, or the track. See ya there.
  

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• For Sale -- Rick Cowger, 07/ 5/06 7:48pm
  For Sale:
  
  Chevrolet bow Tie Block
  
  - 4.600 bore
  - o ringed blocked
  - It has the brackets for the extra head bolts
  - brass lifter bores
  - lifter valley has a screen, magnets and has been painted
  - fresh hone job on block, never ran, fresh line hone
  - 4 bolt main caps
  - prepped by reher-morrison
  - gen 4 block
  - lightly grouted
  $2,000 obo
  
  or
  
  Big M Dart Block, 9.800 deck
  
  - 4.625 bore
  - 4 bolt main caps
  - fresh hone job on block, fresh line hone
  - It has the brackets for the extra head bolts
  - lifter valley has a screen, magnets
  - machined to clear alum rods
  $1,800 obo
  
  Rick Cowger:
  cell-713-854-1886
  

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• -- You want spy photo's?? No problem, here ya go... Mr. Pigford's HE&B powered Grand Am...coming soon to the TPSA., 06/29/06 1:05pm
  
  

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  • Thats one purdy car...wish I had it. (NT) -- Terry, 06/29/06 10:55pm
    • REALLY DO THINK THAT THE CAR IS A VERY NICE CAR. I REALLY THINK THAT THE CLASS IS GETTING OUT OFF HAND. ALL THESE HIGH DO;;AR CARS COMING OUT THIS WILL CAUSE THE LIYYLE GUYS TO STOP RUUNING CAUSING THE CAR COUNT TO GO DOWN. (NT) -- RACER, 06/30/06 3:56pm
      • It's a natural progression, or evolution, that takes place in any form of racing, particularly a heads up class. Technology changes daily and all racers are looking to improve their performance; be it chassis, motor, data acquisition, or set up related. These things cost $$ and most of us have to set priorities and work within a budget to achieve our ultimate goal(s). Ashabranner, Cowger, Gonzales, Winscott and others, have nice cars now but they're looking to update for next year. If they have landed a corporate sponsor, or won the lotto they sure haven't told me.....LOL. How would you tell these guys they can't update their combo or limit the $$ they spend? The TPSA rules have remained consistant and proven to be an effective equalizer of performance vs. dollars spent. The level of interest, new members/cars, and new cominations being prepared are an indication of the TPSA's growth and a vote of confidence for it's future. Come on out and join the fun! (NT) -- DH, 07/ 5/06 5:50pm
  
  
• NEW AND IMPROVED SPOT! -- "POOL MAN", 07/ 1/06 2:45pm
  Hello!!!! You'r old SPOT went a 469.2 last night at our Top Sportsman meet. The Bird will soon be back on top. Thanks.........Charlie Matthews
  

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  • you forgot to mention it has a 706 in it now!!!! Should run 4.30's (NT) -- something is wrong with that picture, 07/ 2/06 10:24am
    • slowing down to the 4.70 index has been his problem. (NT) -- it's plenty fast, 07/ 2/06 2:17pm
      • I dont believe that BS!!! ask him why it runs so slow at the pro mod races he has tried to qualify for then (NT) -- pro mod has no index so let it eat!!! bet it wouldnt run a 4.50 balls out, 07/ 3/06 10:00pm
        • (NT) -- sometimes you just gotta call 'em......, 07/ 4/06 3:17am
  
  
• -- Hope everyone has a safe and happy July 4th! Take time to remember those who fight for our freedom., 07/ 4/06 1:41am
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• Man O live . Let the CUBIC dollar wars begin ! -- I need a sugar MomMa BAD !!!!!!!!!, 06/29/06 9:35pm
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  • With all the new cars coming out this year, next season should make for some awsome shows. (NT) -- cant hardly wait, 07/ 2/06 3:37pm
  
  
• -- History 101...inside TPSA racing, 06/28/06 12:12am
  
  
  Down the page there's mention of the legendary "SPOT" and it's place in the history of TPSA. That story wouldn't be complete without mentioning the "shoebox" of David Baldwin.The year was 2003 and the '55 and Spot had a titanic battle for the championship all year long with the points lead going back and forth between these two teams.
  
  DH got by his old friend, Jimmy Phillips and Spot,(owned by Larry Camp) in the final @ Temple on a fluke when Spot didn't shift out of low gear. Jimmy had DH covered like a blanket in ET (around .15, if my memory's correct) but got a bad break. No one knew at the time what a pivotal round that would prove to be!
  
  The season wound down and the championship would be decided at the last race of the year. Baldwin was ahead by 1 point (again trusting memory) and Jimmy and Spot were ready to take it to the wire! Unfortunately the rains came, the race was cancelled, not re-scheduled, and the championship was awarded to Baldwin. It was an anti-climatic finish to a year long battle.
  
  Following that race, Camp sold SPOT to Matthews who races in the 4.70 index program, and Baldwin also went index racing (& some Top Sportsman too, I think). These days, Jimmy is shooting in Tournaments around the country, and Baldwin is still doing some racing. Those were two outstanding cars and more importantly, two great competitors. Maybe we'll see them back in TPSA someday?
  

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  • That isnt the whole story. spot had NEVER been beat until a little ole punk small block firebird caught them with thier pants down at kennendale and got to the other end 1st. After that we came up with the "Spot Remover" joke and he was doomed LOL. They never were the same after that. (NT) -- JB, 06/28/06 12:26am
    • Thanks for reminding me JB! That had slipped my mind (not hard to do these days....LOL). Yeah, you guys had a special on "Spot Remover" and I think "VooDoo" bought some because it worked better than his dolls! Those are some great memories....have you heard from Salsberry or Bucky lately? (NT) -- memory lane...., 06/28/06 12:32am
      • nope Bucky fell off the facew of the earth I think and I heard salsberrytraded his car for clean 55 chevy street car and then bought a roadster to bracket race with (NT) -- JB, 06/28/06 12:51am
  • YA'LLS OLD FRIEND SPOT -- "POOLMAN", 07/ 1/06 1:37pm
  
  
• Latest rumor has DH was in the running to drive Enders old ride. Heard Cagnazzi is in negotiations with DH to be the new Pro Stock rising star. -- latest rumor mill, 06/29/06 10:52pm
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  • That's a good one! Unfortunately, the demand for a 50+ yr old, grumpy, out of shape, cantankerous ol' cuss, pro stock driver has surprisingly diminished recently.....LOL. But wouldn't we all love a chance to shoe that ride just one time??!!.......PS. Vic if you're reading this, my NHRA PS license IS current! (NT) -- good luck EE with the new ride......DH, 06/30/06 12:28am
  • Well you couldn't be any worse than WJ and they let him drive!!!.....LOL! (NT) -- DbL 08, 06/30/06 3:14am
  • I know thats right... (NT) -- I wanna drive too, 06/30/06 9:32am
  • i would just be happy to drive Joe Pigford new car LOL (NT) -- BOXMAN ( THE OTHER DH ), 06/30/06 3:24pm
  • I can think of two (2) young drivers that are very marketable, that would drop everything now to drive a factory hot rod once or twice down the track. Just throwing this out for future refrences. (or now) and to anyone who is reading our board. (A H-CH) Looks like this may be a knock out-drag out fight, till the end. LOL :) (NT) -- LITTLE HANSON, 06/30/06 6:17pm
  • TO LATE TOMMY LEE GOT THR DRIVEING JOB IN CAGNAZZI PRO STOCK CHAVY COBALT (NT) -- BOXMAN, 07/ 1/06 10:47am
  
  
• -- ***SPYSHOT*** This photo is from the Lidiak Motorsports/Bumberas Performance shop. Donny Williams' Chevelle is receiving a make over and the word is a July 8th return is possible. The good news is the damage wasn't as severe as it first appeared and the Williams family will be back in action soon., 06/26/06 10:12pm
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• ****New Faces in the Winner's Circle!...Conrad and Hughes win their first TPSA race**** -- inside TPSA racing, 06/25/06 6:56pm
  Captains log June 24th. The Bailey family and staff had Pine Valley Raceway primed and ready for the TPSA Double Header race. The only problem was the Saturday morning weather looked too familiar...dark skies and clouds that threatened to open up at any second. After a brief shower that only soaked the top end, the PVR crew led by Bill Bailey, had the track dry and ready for the TPSA assault. The first order of business for the day was to conclude the postponed event from March 25th.
  
  Mr. "T", Terry Ashabranner was a no show giving Chad Hanson a competition bye into the 2nd round. In the second round, D Hubbard and D Hughes squared off, and the Boxman gave DH a free pass into the semi's when he turned on the redlite. Lee Staiger had his Camaro set on stun with a round best 4.94 @ 139.45 but he too left the red bulb hanging on the tree (an agonizing .3993!) which advanced Eddie Conrad's 5.08 @ 136.86. Hanson drew Richard Otwell, another no show, and made a single into the semi's. For the semi's, Conrad drew the bye and improved to a 5.01 @ 138.55. Hanson and DH would decide who would meet the "DUDE" in the final, and it was Hanson getting there first to guarantee a first time winner. One of the best races of the year ensued with RT's and ET's separated by mere thousands of a second, and a margin of victory of less than .006! Eddie Conrad, with his Conrad's Racing entry, left first, and claimed his first TPSA victory. This marked Chad's first visit to the final pair and it's a safe we'll see him there again.
  
  Now it was time for the regular schedule complete with the Outlaw Fuel Altereds and bracket program. After another short rain delay, the track was ready and so were the racers and fans. First round action had Chad Hanson's 5.06 @ 137.07 put away Jim Naylor's 5.15 @ 136.32, DH overcame
  "Dandy" Randy Elliott's .417 initiated 5.14 with a 4.935, 140.89 hit, Lee Staiger advanced with a shutoff 5.27 against Clint Crownover's crowd pleasin' S-10, the
  "Boxman", still flirtin' with disaster, lays the tree down with a .4005(RT)4.99 @ 139.23 to keep Ben Worley's 5.10 @ 133.14 from advancing, and Eddie Conrad continued his winning ways with a 5.10 to stop Aaron Hubbard's .409 5.24 effort.
  
  Second round featured the two guys that were mowing the tree down, Hughes and Staiger, and it was Staiger seeing red for the second time this day. Hughes was right behind with a .417 RT. DH and Hanson were next up but Hanson's .01 RT advantage wasn't enough this time to fend off the 4.921 @ 140.98 (event low et) of Hubbard's. Conrad's bye run of 5.21 finished the round. The "Boxman's" name was drawn for the bye in the semi's and it would be Conrad vs DH for the other spot in the final. Conrad turned on the redlite and Hubbard's 4.92 @ 141.03 showed the Houston Engine & Balancing entry was ready for the money round.
  
  On paper, DH enjoyed a slight performance edge going into the final, but we don't run time slips! The Glenn's Machine powered Beretta of Donald & HR (& Holley too) Hughes was uncharacteristically late but Hubbard needed some NO DOZ to give the HE&B TransAm a chance. At the stripe it was Hughes' 5.00 @ 137.95 puttin' the "ol' man's" 4.94 @ 141.02 (event top mph) to sleep for the nite.
  
  Once again the Bailey family and staff overcame some challenging weather conditions and had the track in great shape. "Double B", Mr Bill Bailey worked his magic on track prep and everyone else made the event fun and provided some down home hospitality. TPSA will be back @ Pine Valley Raceway on July 22nd. Hope to see YOU there....
  

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  • Just for the record Conrad left 1st by .0007. I had a .4459, and Conrad had a .4452, so he left on me, but I would call that pretty darn even. Good job conrad ! just had to piont that out. LOL :) Oh, and at the top end it was a 5.0855 to a 5.0801 mov= .0061. See ya at the BIG END !! (NT) -- LITTLE HANSON, 06/26/06 6:05pm
  • Posted to give everyone a HARD time, but all in good FUN ! (NT) -- LITTLE HANSON, 06/26/06 6:11pm
    • Yea and you are welcome for me not showing up and letting you have the win the easy way. Good job guys. (NT) -- Terry, 06/26/06 7:35pm
      • Hey, where was that red camaro anyway?? (NT) -- fan, 06/26/06 9:13pm
        • Motor is out waiting on a buyer so I can try and step up to a Cobalt or something. (NT) -- Please buy me..., 06/26/06 9:40pm
          • I just want to know if you have PLENTY of ice cream?? (NT) -- inside joker, 06/26/06 11:56pm
            • For you, I will bring plenty. (NT) -- Ben and Jerry, 06/27/06 12:27pm
              • how about some Blue Bell??!! (NT) -- don't forget, 06/28/06 12:27am
  • (NT) -- I forgot to mention that 3 of the 4 finalists use TCI converters (don't know what brand Eddie uses)! Contact them @ www.tciauto.com, call 1-888-PRO XTCI, or the link on our homepage is "hot"., 06/27/06 12:37am
  • Thanks Terry,for the free ride into the next round . Would have liked to have earned it, but I will take them any way I can. Hurry BACK!! (NT) -- LITTLE HANSON, 06/27/06 9:18am
    • In my book, anytime you get the "W", you've earned it! Good job, Chad. (NT) -- DH, 06/27/06 11:52am
    • The way you guys have that thing running I dont think I could keep up...see you soon (NT) -- Terry, 06/27/06 12:29pm
  • GREAT JOB OF DRIVING CHAD,YOU GOT MY ATTENTION.THE BLACK CORVETTE IS COMING AROUND SINCE IT GOT OFF THE BOOZ,SEE YOU AT H.M.P. IT WAS A THRILL RACING YOU AND HOPE WE HAVE MANY MORE. (NT) -- Eddie Conrad, 06/28/06 8:00pm
  
  
• -- inside TPSA racing, 06/27/06 11:41pm
  
  This tube chassis truck, owned by a fellow known as "Stamp" was built by Platt Bros. Racing in Groesbeck, Tx (near Waco)a couple of years ago. It runs bottom 5's with a sbc and a small kit. Gene & Tommy Platt (father & son, not brothers, but that's another story) are well known to the TPSA for helping the racers out, running the scales, answering questions, and trying to keep DH straight! This truck is an example of their work, and several of the TPSA racers have used their services. Also, Lyndon Rutland's brand new Platt Bros. '63 Vette should be at a racetrack testing soon. Give 'em a call @ 254 729-3377 for anything you need from scaling your car to building you a new ride. Thanks to the Platt's for your support of the TPSA.
  

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  • commit -- tommy platt, 06/28/06 4:29pm
  
  
• -- Johnny, 06/27/06 12:09am
  Thank you for not running them LOL!!! voy.com/96963/
  

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  • No indexes, breakouts, brake racing, or dial ins.....just heads up, pro tree, first one to the finish line wins, REAL drag racing! (NT) -- TPSA fan, 06/27/06 11:47am
  • You guys keep up the hard work !!! -- Johnny, 06/28/06 1:15am
  
  
• -- John Mandabach, 06/27/06 9:10pm
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  • (NT) -- ****Saturday, July 8th****, 06/27/06 9:35pm
  
  
• Just got a chance to check out Miranda's dvd from the June 10th race @ HMP. If you haven't ordered one yet......what's the holdup? Excellent quality and all TPSA (only) time trials and elimination rounds are featured. Email her @ mandoz67@aol.com to get your copy. She will be @ our July 8th race @ HMP to catch all the action. -- DH, 06/27/06 12:05am
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• -- the rest of the story......, 06/26/06 10:36pm
  
  
  Agent 1320 had a discussion the other day with a TPSA member regarding Erica Ender's bike. Turns out the member was correct...it is a Bourget (sp?), it's 10 ft. long, has a 121" motor, the custom wheels have spokes shaped like Slammers bottles, airbrushed graphics, etc. Seems the bike builder and Vic Cagnazzi are childhood buddies and VC ran a Bourget(?) decal on all of his racecars at no charge in the early days so the bike is a payback for VC's generosity and friendship. Pretty cool story, huh?
  

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• -- ***PVR Double Header Winners*** Top photo Eddie Conrad (Race 1).....Bottom Donald Hughes (Race 2), 06/25/06 10:59pm
  
  

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  • CONRAD WOULD LIKE TO THANK SOME OF HIS SPONSORS OF THE LAST FEW YEARS.... GERITOL, ONE A DAY WITH IRON, POLY GRIP, AARP. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPENDS, ALDINE SENIORS CLUB AND THE GREEN ACRES RETIREMENT HOME (NT) -- GOOD JOB OLD MAN, 06/26/06 9:20pm
  
  
• SPOT FOR SALE -- Charlie Matthews, 06/21/06 11:09pm
  Hello out there!! Spot is no longer SPOT! Solid black with neon lightning on it! BEAUTIFUL CAR. If interested I will sell as a roller. My cell # is 817-845-5145.Thanks....Charlie Matthews
  

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  • HOW MUCH ? (NT) -- BOXMAN, 06/21/06 11:19pm
  • (NT) -- This was the car that started it all! In the capable hands of Jimmy Phillips (owned by Larry Camp) it's exploits are legendary in the TPSA annals. Email a pic of what it looks like now and I'll post it., 06/21/06 11:31pm
  • (NT) -- This is spot after the makeover. Maybe Lightnin', or Black Magic fits better now. Call Charlie (# is posted above) for a super deal on a proven winner!, 06/22/06 9:47pm
  • I know where a guy is that will drive it for you if needed!!!!!!! LOL (NT) -- Jimmy, 06/23/06 12:28am
  • How much rolling? (NT) -- fan, 06/23/06 10:31am
    • 39.500 (NT) -- in the know, 06/23/06 3:36pm
      • LOOKED ALOT BETTER BEFORE (NT) -- spot got run over, 06/25/06 6:36pm
        • I 2nd THAT (NT) -- BOXMAN, 06/26/06 9:14pm
  
  
• Private Test session HRP July 8 & 9 -- Will Hanna, 06/26/06 7:01pm
  Looking for testing partners...we have HRP rented July 8&9 for a private test session...possibly friday july 7th with enough interest. i know yall have the race going on that saturday at hmp, but we'll be out at hrp sunday. good opportunity to get some quality testing on a well prepped track, on your own schedule.
  
  fee will be $300 per car per day.
  
  interested parties call or email will.hanna@insidetopalcohol.com
  979 415 4959
  
  we'll have our tafc, 2 a/fd's, pro mods and more testing.
  

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• The homepage, points, schedule, & results pages have been updated. We had an incredible day of racing @ PVR and thanks to the Bailey family and their staff. Congrats to Eddie & Donald for their wins & to Chad Hanson for his runner up finish. Next up is "Sudden Impact" @ HMP, July 8th. Get your hot weather tune-up ready for July in Houston..... -- DH, 06/25/06 11:58pm
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• -- ***PVR Double Header***Top photo....(Race 1) Runner Up CHAD HANSON........Bottom (Race 2) Runner UP DAVID HUBBARD, 06/25/06 10:52pm
  
  

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• June 24 @ PVR -- Relissa Bailey, 06/25/06 5:03pm
  We appreciate you guys coming back and giving us the race you did. You guys put on a great show and we're looking forward to next time.
  

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  • Our thanks to the Bailey family & staff at Pine Valley Raceway. Ya'll always make it a pleasure to participate in your events. See ya July 22nd! (NT) -- TPSA racers, family, and crew, 06/25/06 7:03pm
  
  
• Welder / Fabricator Wanted -- Lidiak, 06/24/06 7:27am
  If you can mig and tig weld and want to build race cars for a living in the Houston, Texas area please call us at 281-381-3153.
  

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• -- Saddle up!, 06/23/06 11:10am
  THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 24th @ Pine Valley...Continuation of the March 25th race to resume with 1 time trial @ 12 noon, for Conrad, Steiger, DH, Hughes, Otwell, and Hanson- Ashabranner. The Chad/Terry 1st round pairing will follow ASAP, after which the 2nd round pairings will be determined. We should be able to complete this portion of the race by 3pm.
  
  The normal schedule will apply to the June 24th race...TT's start @ 3pm with eliminations to begin @ 6:30.
  
  Spectators should be at the track early as it will be an oppportunity to see two TPSA races for the price of one admission! Gates open @ 11 am.
  
  As a reminder, your TPSA entry ($125) is good for car/driver and two crew. Any additional crewmembers will pay the track gate fee. Be sure to tell 'em at the gate you're with TPSA. My trailer(green & white motorhome w/white stacker)serves as race control. Before you go to track tech come by the trailer and get your TPSA entry and tech form. Also, if you want to be part of the round drawings/pairings just come by the trailer about 30 minutes before the round. We usually pick someone from the crowd to draw names. The round pairings will posted at the trailer. We will have two time trials (please make one in each lane) and once eliminations start there will be about one hour between rounds. Everyone has done a good job of being ready and getting to the lanes on time....thank you. We will weigh after each round and the scales will be available during TT's so you can check your weight.
  
  If you have any questions just come by the trailer. Looking forward to seeing all of you there, and some great racing at Pine Valley Raceway.
  
  See ya in the lanes....
  

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• -- *****TPSA DOUBLE HEADER @ PINE VALLEY...THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 24th......Gates open @ 11 am*****, 06/21/06 3:25pm
  
  

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  • Copy cats I had that on my site first!!!! -- Johnny, 06/22/06 9:54pm
    • More>>>>> -- Johnny, 06/22/06 9:57pm
  
  
• bbc parts for sale -- big dustin, 06/21/06 10:50am
  for sale bbc dart 345 are flat cut 020. angle cut 100. Milty angle valve job by USA racing engines porting and polishing by wade racing engines receiver groves for o'rings style head-gaskets new spring seat pressure 330 titanium locks and retainers one edelbrock super victor intake ported to match the heads listed above all port work was done by the world famous Eddie conrad @ conrad racing engines 1850$$ invested in the intake alone water is plumed from the back of intake to front 2" spacer allso intake is drilled and taped for fogger one set of harlem sharp roller rockers 1.8 ratio one set of bullit 1.7 roller rockers push-rods allso available for any ???? call big Dustin @ 281-642-3415 3200.00$$$$ takes it all
  

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• -- Ahhh......the perks of being a big time pro stock star! Think I'll hit Big Tom up for an HE&B chopper for '07.......LOL, 06/21/06 12:40am
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• -- HMP, 06/20/06 3:32pm
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• 16 Volt batteries ARE Available! -- www.batteriesareus.com, 06/16/06 4:45pm
  
  " we've run 12+ passes, started and tuned the car 40+ times, and started it countless other times, and this battery still doesnt need charged! - When they say MORE POWER - then mean it! " Rick - www.Texasprostock.com 1000+hp ProStock Vette!
  
  "we run the battery 4 races - and still have Voltage!"
  
  TheV 16 Volt battery is available with MORE CCA, More CA, More Reserve, More Ah and MORE vibration resistance!
  
  AND MORE TERMINALS! (this is the three terminal 12 & 16 volt battery)
  
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  • After starting and running a multitude of devices in the car we did suffer a no crank in the lanes at HMP on the 06/10/06 race. Still its not bad to go that long without a charge. In hind sight it is better to charge the battery more frequently. (NT) -- Rick H., 06/19/06 8:50am
  
  
• -- Happy Father's Day!......top photo the late, great Lee Sheppard & WJ in the early days.............Bottom photo "Dandy" Elliott & "Big" Ben Worley @ HMP at speed (a Jesse Henslee shot), 06/18/06 3:05pm
  
  

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• -- THUNDER IN THE VALLEY, 06/18/06 1:35pm
  ***THIS SATURDAY JUNE 24th***GATES OPEN @ 11AM****
  
  JUNE 24th @ Pine Valley...Continuation of the March 25th race to resume with 1 time trial @ 12 noon, for Conrad, Steiger, DH, Hughes, Otwell, and Hanson/Ashabranner. The Chad/Terry 1st round pairing will follow ASAP, after which the 2nd round pairings will be determined. We should be able to complete this portion of the race by 3pm.
  
  The normal schedule will apply to the June 24th race...TT's start @ 3pm with eliminations to begin @ 6:30.
  
  Spectators should be at the track early as it will be an oppportunity to see two TPSA races for the price of one admission!
  
  
  See ya in the lanes....
  

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• -- So you like close racing? How about A. Hubbard vs. AJ "Killer" Richnow (top photo) or DH vs. J Naylor (bottom photo) 1st round pairings! DH and Richnow met in the final after surviving these matchups. Photo's thanks to.... JESSE HENSLEE...more to come, 06/13/06 10:05pm
  
  

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  • (NT) -- JESSE HENSLEE SPY PHOTO.....don't know if this is the fast way or not, but DH carries the front wheels to the 60ft cone!, 06/13/06 10:08pm
  • (NT) -- more HMP action thru the lens of JESSE HENSLEE..., 06/14/06 1:25am
  • Very nice photo work guys! It really adds to site.Keep up the great work! (NT) -- Would the real Jager Naylor,please stand up.?, 06/15/06 11:17pm
  
  
• ****HOUSTON MOTORSPORTS PARK JUNE 10th**** EPILOGUE -- DH, 06/14/06 1:29pm
  It was a great race @ Houston Motorsports Park last Saturday! The Baker family, John Mandabach, and staff had the track in premier condition. Many of the TPSA teams ran personal best ET's (considering the 3300+ DA), and I've never witnessed the level of sportsmanship anywhere that was displayed by our members at this event. From borrowed motors, transmisssions, and converters, to difficult decisions that went against them, everyone had a smile on their face and wished their competitors good luck. Impressive stuff to be sure.
  
  Speaking of motors, the semi's saw four different engine builders represented...G&G Performance (Richnow), Glenn's Machine (Hughes), Houston Engine & Balancing (Hubbard), and Reher Morrison (Otwell...borrowed from Ben Worley). All four used TCI converters, and three use Rutland Transmission to prep their 'glides.
  
  It's great to have the "Killer", AJ Richnow, back with us driving Joe Gonzales' Public Enemy, and a RU at their first race is outstanding. Malcom LaGrone made a rare TPSA appearance with his crowd pleasin' '57 chevy, and demonstrated why he is the undisputed burn out king! Many close races during the nite, but the smallest margin was DH's .0059 1st round decision over Jim Naylor!
  
  Mike Morgan (one of the TPSA's godfathers) came to check out the action and snap a few pics (thanks Mike) which are posted down the page. He's planning a return to TPSA action in the near future. Jeff Benham was also spotting hangin' out and maybe he'll bring his new '53 Vette out in legal trim when it's finished?
  
  Miranda was there shooting video of each car, each pass and they're available in vhs/dvd format. Contact her @ MANDOZ67@aol.com. Jesse Henslee also captured some awesome photo's with an unique perspective (some of his work posted below). There will be a photo CD available (167 shots) soon. Thanks to them both for providing their services.
  
  That's it for now. Next up is June 24th at Pine Valley Raceway. It will be a double header race for those racers still in from the postponed May 27th race. The schedule will be posted here by the end of the week. TPSA will return to HMP July 8th. See ya in the lanes.
  

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  • Hey DH, Jim Naylor and I walked out to the top end of the race track and found the finish line. So now we know where it is we just need to figure out how to get there first.... The Steve Schmidt powered A1 converter Rutland Trans, Suncoast Chassis, Goodyear Tire, Weld Racing, Bam-Bam Tuned 2001 Corvette Z06 will be there at the next race. (NT) -- Bam-Bam, 06/14/06 2:20pm
    • Is it just me or does Jim Naylor look like Nathan Lane (the actor)? (NT) -- Just kidding around with Jim., 06/15/06 10:34am
  
  
• ***HOUSTON MOTORSPORTS PARK*** X-TREME SHOOTOUT -- inside TPSA racing, 06/11/06 9:52pm
  Well, it's hard to know where to start with this report. The racing action/pairings were intense, we had DRY weather, lots of new "stuff" at HMP and the X-TREME SHOOTOUT had plenty of action. TPSA rolled in for our first visit to the improved HMP and it's obvious they have spent a great deal of time & money making the park even better than when we were there in '06. From the meticulous grounds and ZERO trash, extra shutdown room, re-routed,widened return road & turn off, relocated lite poles, expanded pit area, relocated burn out area and starting line, and more, it seems every inch of the place has been upgraded, groomed, and made even more racer and fan (family) friendly. The Baker's, John Mandabach, and staff have provided the Houston area with a premier 1/8 mile facility. Their hospitality was second to none and it was obvious they meant it when they told us to "make yourself at home".
  
  The weather conditions were not a surprise for this time of year in the Bayou City. Sunny, hot, slight breeze, and high barometer faced the racers in the 1st round of qualifying. Did I mention it was hot? Track temp was 138*. Fourteen teams crowded the lanes and Conrad (vacation), Ashabranner (Montazuma's revenge), Winscott (sold car to upgrade), Holcomb (damaged..back soon we hope), Crownover (master cyl failed loading up!), Pigford (motor on dyno this week) were missed and dutifully "bad mouthed" because they weren't there...
  
  After the 2nd qualifier, D. Hubbard's 4.942 was #1, with Jim Naylor's 4.997 close behind for the #2 spot.There were 9 cars in the 5.0's and quicker and conditions were sure to improve when the sun set. One of the most popular drivers, Donny Williams, was struck by bad luck AGAIN, as his pristine black Chevelle got out of shape at the gear change, made a hard move, and got into the wall during the 1st session. Donny's fine, it's cosmetic damage, but when will this father/son team get a break! Hurry back Donny!
  
  The call went out for 1st round and there were some monster match ups with major point implications. Weather conditions were 84.3*, 62%, and 1400ft. Altimeter...very similiar to Angleton a couple of weeks earlier. First pair out was C. Hanson/L. Staiger with Hanson making a competition bye when Lee couldn't make the call. Not sure what gremlin got to Lee's Camaro. 2nd pair out was R. Cowger and D. Pirtle, driving Ray Brewer's car for the 2nd time. There was a full moon out and it was going to make it's presence felt starting with this pair. They were staged, restaged, and there was confusion about who won and why. Both driver's and teams handled it very professionally and when the decision was made Pirtle would be moving to the 2nd round, Cowger and his team wished them good luck. Great sportsmanship was displayed by both drivers/teams. 3rd pair..remember the full moon? teammates R. Otwell/B. Worley. You didn't know they were 'mates? Yup, Worley loaned Otwell his spare motor for this event and Otwell says thanks with a 4.954 to 5.098 to put Ben on the trailer! Apparently no team orders there. Great show of sportsmanship from the Worley's as well. 4th pair...how about #1 Hubbard vs. #2 Naylor. How is this possible?...by the random draw proceedure that TPSA uses. Naylor improved to a .415 initiated 4.957, but it wasn't enough to hold off DH's 4.930. Margin of victory .0059! The "Bedrock" team is improving every race. 5th pair had D. Hughes advancing when R. Elliott, using a trans borrowed from Otwell, (we had more transplanted parts/pieces this nite than Frankenstein did!) had trouble staging, and returning "hired gun" AJ Richnow, driving the G&G Performance "Public Enemy" Firebird, owned by Joe Gonzales, ran a 5.05 to trailer A. Hubbard's 5.22. Malcolm LaGrone came out this weekend and was rewarded with a 1st round competition bye when D. Williams was unable to return.
  
  2nd round had DH running 4.892 @ 141.29 (low et of the race) over Pirtle's 5.16, Otwell posted a 4.960 (with the borrowed motor) to stop LaGrone, the "Boxman" (Hughes) used a .419rt, 4.99 @ 139.88 lap to stop the Hanson's for the nite. Chad and his Dad are making steady progress with the new tune up and ran a fine 5.02. The "Killer" Richnow, continued his comeback with a 5.03 @ 138.59 on the bye run.
  
  The semi-finals had Richnow with another 5.03 to move into the final when Otwell's transbrake malfunctioned. Once again, two of the Hill Country Boyz had to face off and the "Boxman" lived up to the hype with a .4001 (!!) reaction time, but his 5.02 couldn't stop the top end charge of DH's 4.904 @ 141.20 (.415 rt).
  
  Weather for the final...79.8*, 74%, 1000ft. Altimeter, full moon, slight breeze, track temp 103*. The "Killer" and DH complete their burnouts, roll forward and stop short of the pre-stage beam. Both drivers sat there a while, reportedly AJ was trying to tie his shoes and DH was looking for a '70's rock and roll station! It wasn't the infamous "burn down at the bleach box" that took place at Angleton a couple of years ago, but it was pretty good entertainment. DH prestaged, the "Killer", looking for a victim, turned both bulbs on, DH right behind. AJ drew first, but DH's 4.898 @ 141.42 (top speed of the meet) would not be denied under the full moon.
  
  I was busier than a flea on a hound dog, so I don't know the results of the other classes @ the X-TREME SHOOTOUT, but judging from the reactions of the racers and fans it was very successful. TPSA will be back @ HOUSTON MOTORSPORTS PARK on July 8th....make your plans now!
  
  NEXT RACE......JUNE 24th @ PINE VALLEY RACEWAY
  

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  • VIDEOS OF EXTREEM SHOOTOUT -- MIRANDA, 06/13/06 7:18pm
    • Maranda , Give me a call @ my shop 281-485-1960 in reference to videos. Randy Elliott (NT) -- Randy, 06/14/06 11:32pm
      • Hey "Dandy", click on her name for her email addy and shoot her an email......I did! (NT) -- night owl, 06/15/06 12:44am
  
  
• -- The eagle has landed in Texas. Look for its debut at a track near you in 4-6 weeks..., 06/ 8/06 9:49pm
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  • here little birdy birdy.. Tweet Tweet (NT) -- bird hunter, 06/ 9/06 4:27am
  • for all you country bumpkins out there (that's me) the color is............wrong........it's ROOT BEER!! (NT) -- nice color, 06/ 9/06 10:30am
  • Winscott`s new ride? (NT) -- Birds of a feather, 06/12/06 3:28pm
    • nope... (NT) -- try again, 06/15/06 12:10am
  
  
• Congradulations G&G Performance - Joe & Lisa and AJ for Being Runner Up at the June 10th race. Keep up the Great work!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Tony, Becky and Nicholas, 06/14/06 6:56pm
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• added index -- Gary @ s/s, 06/13/06 9:31am
  To all the racers wanting a faster index we are scheduling a 5.0 index the JULY 8th AND THE AUGUST 12TH RACE after these two races we will make the call whether to continue the class or to drop it from the schedule this will be based on racer participation. HOPE THE RACERS SUPPORT THE RACE! The payouts for these two races are! $1000.00 win $500.00 runner up Any questions feel free to contact me @ 832 693 4672 -- Gary @ s/s
  

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• -- Top photo....WInner David Hubbard, & family, HMP's John Mandabach, special guest ZACH, Joe Gonzales.....Bottom photo the (G&G) Gonzales team/family, AJ & Deanna..... Thanks Miranda for the pics!, 06/12/06 1:38am
  
  

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• BOB PANELLA ENGINE 4 SALE -- SHANE, 06/11/06 12:58pm
  complete pro stock truck engine for.davinci,hrd,hogan,hooker,msd.........complete from water pump to flywheel,carbs to dry sump pan.....13,500.
  

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  • (NT) -- ****ALL HEADS UP RACING****, 06/ 9/06 1:09am
  • Now thats smome Grade A American Beefcake right there... (NT) -- Bam-Bam Fan, 06/ 9/06 9:11am
    • yeah, we try to post something for the LADIES every now & then.......LOL! (NT) -- we were gonna have a "name a caption" contest fo for the photo, but this is a FAMILY site......., 06/ 9/06 10:27am
  • "Hey look a lucky penny" (NT) -- lol, 06/ 9/06 10:52pm
  
  
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• Eddie Conrad -- jeff benham, 06/ 8/06 9:46pm
  Dustin I know you are mad but what puzzles me is you say you are not mad about the money. Just the time it took to get it done and that you didn't even get to make a pass after all that. Then you talk about your shop promising completion dates etc etc. Well unles I read your story wrong I never saw one mention of a completion date given to you by Eddie. Yes I agree it took too long to get it done but from what I read a bunch of the time was used up waiting for parts. According to your own words you waited about a month for the block (3-4 weeks) then 2 more weeks for 1st crank. Then another couple of weeks on the 2nd. That is 2 months waiting on parts. According to your own words you didnt pay Eddie to order the block until January 13, 2006. In my book that is when the time frame started. It is now June 8th 2006 thats almost 5 months gone by. Two of which were waiting on parts so that makes almost 3 months of Conrad having all the stuff to build the motor. But you fail to mention to everyone that when you tried running the car was back in May. You waited until now to post all this now only because Eddie bought the parts you were wanting. So the way I see it it was less than 2-1/2 months to completely machine, balance and assemble your motor. That is not too bad for custom machine shops. at least around here. Take it to jeff walburg and tell him to put a rush on it and watch him laugh you out the door! Hell I waited from the 1st week of november until the 2nd week of april for a CRANKSHAFT!!! Then you talk about you and Stacy Sicinski firing the motor up cutting the filter open and finding trash in it but you still take it to the track and try to run it!!!!WTF??? They dont get fixed on thier own! That filter should have been taken to Eddie for him to look at and the car never run. Then you bitch about not being able to make a pass. I would think breaking the transmission would have ended your day anyways. In my line of work if a customer notices a problem and continues to run the machine that is considered misuse and neglect and will void any and all warranties!!! I am not saying what Eddie did was right but what you did was not right either. You knew there was a problem (Trash in the filter) and you ran it anyways. Then you won't take it back to him to make right and take it somewhere else and bitch because that guy wants to get paid for his work too when Eddie would have fixed it for nothing. Eddie has helped me more than anyone else has since I have been racing. One time we were assembling a motor at his shop for TPSA. We were thrashing to try and make a race. Eddie got sick and was out a few days. This was long before Jeff Owen worked there. I called Eddie to see if he was coming in to work so I could work on our motor. He said he was sick as a dog and couldn't make it. He then told me that he knew we wanted to make that race and told me to come to his house and get his keys to the shop so I could work on my engine. Name one other machine shop that will give you the keys to the shop so you can work on your own stuff using thier tools and equipment! Eddie also one time met me and Jeff at the shop at about 11 or 12 o clock in the night to line hone a block for us so we could make a race. We were there until 1 or 2 in the morning doing that. He also gave me a motor o run when I didnt have one at the time, gave me a convertor, set up the gear in my rear end, and then hauled us out to the track in his toter. Eddie is as good as they come I don't think he would intentionally try to screw anyone. If you would have gave the man the chance to make it right he would have but instead you had to resort to this childish bashing of him and his business on the net. I got news for you Eddie Conrad was in business and building record setting motors since before you were born and he has forgot more than most engine machinist will ever know. and he will still be building motors long after you are gone.
  

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  • I can't stand by and let some whiney baby slander Eddie . I haved known him over 40 years. He &my brother started racing when they were 15. Eddie is an honest hardworking man. You were lucky he let you pay as you went. How many other shops would do that? Ask Frankie Taylor how many times Eddie has gone to his shop in the middle of the night to rebuild a blown engine, work all night and the next day so Frankie could run the next nite. Ask other customers about him. He is generous & unselfish. As usual when you try to help someone they turn around and stab you in the back. Now you want to have the engine worked on somewhere else and have Eddie pay for it, plus you don't want to pay the remaining balance. That's ridiculous. Why don't you try talking it out with him instead of slandering him on all the boards. Grow some cajones, girlie boy, and talk with him face to face like a man. I bet despite all you've said he will still try to help you. That's the kind of guy he is. (NT) -- Gracie Slick, 06/ 9/06 1:02pm
    • NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED (NT) -- Bam-Bam, 06/ 9/06 1:21pm
    • MR. SLICK -- BIG DUSTIN, 06/ 9/06 3:42pm
      • CHEERLEADER FOREVER !!! (NT) -- Gracie Slick, 06/ 9/06 4:04pm
  
  
• HMP & S/S INDEX -- Gary @ s/s, 06/ 9/06 12:52pm
  RACERS WE ARE LOOKING AT THE POSSIBILITY OF A TRIAL 5.0 INDEX AT THE JULY RACE. MORE LATER! LOOKING FORWARD TO A FULL AFTERNOON OF HEADS UP RACING! GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE RACERS GOING TO H.M.P.!
  

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• *****ARE YOU READY???***** -- DH, 06/ 9/06 11:03am
  The Hill Country Boyz are loaded and headin' for H-town. We'll be at HMP tonite so come on out & get a couple of test hits. Weather looks good, just typical summer (hot) conditions. Any questions give me a call on the cell, or locally you can call Rick Hanson.
  
  As a reminder, your TPSA entry ($125) is good for car/driver and two crew. Any additional crewmembers will pay the track gate fee. Be sure to tell 'em at the gate you're with TPSA. My trailer(green & white motorhome w/white stacker)serves as race control. Before you go to track tech come by the trailer and get your TPSA entry and tech form. Also, if you want to be part of the round drawings/pairings just come by the trailer about 30 minutes before the round. We usually just pick someone from the crowd to draw names. The round pairings, as well as the race schedule, will posted at the trailer. We will have two time trials (please make one in each lane) and once eliminations start there will be about one hour between rounds. Everyone has done a good job of being ready and getting to the lanes on time....thank you. We need to be on time to keep the show moving and HMP runs a tight ship and expects us to keep on schedule. We will weigh after each round and the scales will be available during TT's so you can check your weight.
  
  If you have any questions just come by the trailer. Looking forward to seeing all of you there, and some great racing at Houston Motorsports Park. See ya in the lanes!
  

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• TO THE WORLD -- BIG DUSTIN, 16:52:40 06/07/06 Wed -- Dustin's post can be viewed by clicking below...., 06/ 7/06 6:47pm
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  • CLICK HERE for the post "TO THE WORLD -- BIG DUSTIN, 16:52:40 06/07/06 Wed" -- if there's a rebuttal, it will be posted in the same manner, 06/ 7/06 6:51pm
  • RESPONSE BY LONG TIME CONRAD CUSTOMER -- CONRAD HAS ALWAYS DONE RIGHT BY ME, 06/ 7/06 11:38pm
    • long time conrad customer -- big dustin, 06/ 8/06 7:30am
  • I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY ON E THING ABOUT BIG DUSTINS MOTOR. I THINK I KNOW EDIE CONDRAD ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT IF YOU WOULD OF BROUGHT THE MOTOR BACK TO THE SHOP HE WOULD OF MADE IT RIGHT. I KNOW FOR A FACT HE BOUGHT PARTS TO REPAIR IT. I DON,T THINK WE NEED ALL THIS BULL SHIT ON THE WEB SITES. I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD OF GOTTEN WITH EDIE AND LET HIM MAKE REPAIRS. (NT) -- RICK, 06/ 8/06 7:34am
    • rick i would agree with you but when i called eddie and told him about the problem with the metal in the oil filter he blamed it on the input shaft breaking then it toke him 8 mounths to build it i dont know about you but im not willing to wait another 8 mounths to get it fixed (NT) -- big dustin, 06/ 8/06 10:50am
  • Eddie offered to make it right but you didn't give him the chance. You probably wouldn't have gotten that offer from alot of other shops. I agree that you should have worked it out with Eddie and it won't solve anything posting on all the message boards. The man offered to make it right, you refused, and he still paid for the parts. That's more than I would have done, or expected a shop to do, without even seeing the damage. (NT) -- racer, 06/ 8/06 12:32pm
    • OK IF YOU PAYED 1605.00$$$ for an engine to be assembled and they didnt check the endplay and it ruined you motor and you tore it apart and found that one the best socalled engine builders put used ring in your engine you would be just alittle piseed or would you be happy considering not even nrc charges that nuch (NT) -- big dustin, 06/ 8/06 2:33pm
  • Thats B.S. Dustin, just quit crying thats racing. (NT) -- fan, 06/ 8/06 6:42pm
    • no that is not racing thats poor buisness practice (NT) -- big dustin, 06/ 8/06 9:05pm
  • BYE BYE DUSTIN...GO AWAY NOW (NT) -- THATS ENOUGH, 06/ 8/06 9:23pm
  • eddie conrad -- jeff benham, 06/ 8/06 9:39pm
  
  
• ****MESSAGE BOARD MISSION STATEMENT**** -- David, Donald, and Rick, 06/ 8/06 4:05pm
  To all TPSA members, past present and future, as well as any racer or others interested in the promotion of our sport and the advancement of the TPSA organization. Our message board was founded with the intent to give access for members and others to communicate in a family friendly environment about relevant subjects, poke fun at one another, as well as keep you abreast of current and future issues. It was never intended for malicious attacks on any member or supporter of the TPSA. While unfortunate, bad experiences with various machine shops, suppliers, tracks, etc., are always going to part of the sport we choose to participate in and certainly should not be discarded as unimportant. However the TPSA neither condemns or condones the alleged actions or oversights of any member or supporter of the TPSA. Our message board is not the proper forum to discuss these affairs. Enjoy the message board as it was intended and let's get back to racing.
  

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• -- Top photo....car was on RJ less than 24 hrs when a TPSA member bought it! Should be at the races in 4-6 weeks. Bottom photo....look familiar? is he adding a new car or is the interest in pu's spreading?...Stay tuned, 06/ 4/06 4:06pm
  
  
  

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  • Looks like to me that houston motorsports track is taking out alot cars. (NT) -- racer, 06/ 5/06 7:14am
  • Who bought the Bird? (NT) -- More the Merrier, 06/ 6/06 7:32pm
  • I did. (NT) -- Bird owner, 06/ 8/06 3:01pm
  
  
• S/S INDEX RACE -- Gary @ s/s, 06/ 7/06 1:58pm
  Ok racers we have some late breaking news. As an added incentive to the S&S Racing Index Shootout, Mr. Greg Self of Standard Electric has stepped up with a $1000 bonus for each index class winner at the end of the year. Yes we will be going to a points system with 10 points for each round win. You will get 10 points for attending the race and 10 points for each round win also the Number 1 qualifier gets 10 points each race. So starting this Saturday we will be keeping points. I know this is late notice but we are trying to make this a fun event for the racers and fans involved. HMP will be the place to be and see if you can knock off our 5.80 winner Hardy Williams, the 6.20 winner Randy Trice and the 7.00 winner Michael Cossey. So lets line em up this Saturday at Houston Motorsports Park.
  

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• -- *****THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 10th @ HMP*****, 06/ 6/06 8:52pm
  Ok boys and girls, here's the official race schedule straight from Mr. John Mandabach @ HMP. Don't worry about the date...he and wife Sarah have a newborn in the house (a daughter born about 2 weeks ago) and he's lucky if he knows what YEAR it is! Seriously, the race is this Saturday, June 10th and when you see John at the track be sure and remind him what the date is...LOL.
  
  Looking for a good turnout for our 1st race @ HMP this year and everyone says the "hook" is awesome, in fact some guys testing last week were actually taking "bite" out of the car! The "Hill Country Boyz" will be there Friday so come on out and get some t-n-t laps in during the Friday nite program. See ya in the lanes.
  

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• HMP TOP END NIGHTMARES -- Bam-Bam, 06/ 5/06 8:05am
  I have a Theory about Houston Motorsports Park and the wrecks that happen there. Like I say this is just a Theory. The Circle Track bowl is located just to the left of the eigth mile with the end of the bowl and the end of the eigth mile ending up at the same spot. To the right running the entire length of the track are pine trees. What if there is some kind of wind that occasionaly gusts down or something getting underneath the cars. Remember Ennis had cars flipping over mid track because of rouge winds. Could we be having something like this at HMP??? My only recommendation at this point is if you are going over 100mph in a light weight, big tired race car then PULL THE CHUTE.... The small tire heavy cars don't seem to be affected. Heck even the faster pro mods don't seem to have a problem. With the track being longer this year you may be tempted not to use the chute. Pull it or Pile it
  

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  • HMP TOP END NIGHTMARES -- HMP SPECTATOR, 06/ 5/06 9:08am
    • Yea Right ! Lets change the name to No Brakes Motor Sports Park (NT) -- Racer !! NOT Spectator, 06/ 5/06 9:58am
      • Lets change it to Less Brakes Motor Sports Park!!! (NT) -- Spectator !! NOT Racer, 06/ 5/06 2:22pm
  • Shutdown @ HMP -- Mike Hurta, 06/ 6/06 8:26am
  
  
• Bad luck !!!! -- Don H., 06/ 5/06 7:45am
  Well guys USE YOUR CHUTE !! The car got loose after the traps and by the time I got that under control there was no more track . I had to go to the brakes or 1st gear , I chose both and into the wall I went . I will not blame the track it was my doing . If I would have used the CHUTE I would still have a car . The car is not a total loss it will have to have a new body , some tin work ,a new rear end and about a year of TLC and $$$$ . I have been wanting a new paint job anyway ( anyone got a paint gun ) . See you guys at the track on Sat.
  

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  • Don H. , we hope your shoulder is doing better !!! We wish you the best of luck getting the car back together!! You will be missed on the track by alot of TPSA fans and racers. (NT) -- Olivier Family ( Cowgers Pit Crew Members), 06/ 6/06 12:31am
  
  
• Glenn Angel 52, Passed away June 05, 2006 after a long, difficult struggle with cancer. As co-founder of Houston Raceway Park and a driving force behind Angel Brothers Construction along with his brothers Greg and Gary Angel, Glenn always strived to provide a World-Class racing operation, a standard and desire he carried through to every other aspect of his life. Glenn is survived by his wife Lori Johns Angel, Daughters Montgomery and Ashley, and sons Derek and Seth Angel. Services will be announced as soon as the family has had time to cope with their tremendous loss and wish to thank all of those who have already shown their love and support in this difficult time. -- Godspeed Glenn, 06/ 5/06 6:35pm
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• My View.... -- DH, 06/ 5/06 4:58pm
  A few observations need to be made regarding the posts about Don's crash. It's always unfortunate when anyone damages a car and there's the inevitable "what ifs" after the fact. He walked away uninjured, which is the most important fact of all. Don has years of experience, is familiar with chassis tuning, and this post is not questioning his ability. If you're a driver, that hasn't had some sort of "incident", you're probably in the vast minority. Sometimes "stuff" just happens. Hopefully, Don can make it back sooner than he thinks.
  
  A couple of items for you to ponder, especially you guys that are relatively new to the sport or don't have a ton of chassis tuning experience. Most of us spend countless hours tuning the chassis for RT, 60' time, and anything that helps the car accelerate, but how often do we consider the load on the chassis under braking? When we race @ 1/4 mile facilities no one gives a second thought to the braking geometry that's taking place because we have PLENTY of room to stop, probably with little or no brake being applied. Once you start applying (needing) more brake pressure in an effort to stop is when toe in, bump steer, ft. end braking IC, brake dive, brake wrap down, shock settings, and many more complex chassis issues, too lengthy to cover here, come into play. All of these can greatly impact how you car handles under braking. If you don't understand these issues or need help checking them, I'd strongly recommend you contact your favorite chassis shop for help. In the Houston area, John Harrison @ 713 690-4233 would be a great choice as he has many years of experience in all phases of chassis work. He also is one of the "godfathers" of the TPSA and still a staunch supporter.
  
  The bottom line is plenty of cars have gone down HMP safely..some w/parachutes and some without. Otwell, Worley, Naylor test there often (I believe only Naylor us