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BarrysGrrl
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Posts: 1356
From: Illinois/Indiana & parts inbetween
Registered: Jan 2002

posted 06-26-2003 02:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for BarrysGrrl   Click Here to Email BarrysGrrl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Ok, guys and gals . . . it's official!

I have joined the ranks of "Ford Racer!" (does someone have to be in the other lane to count?!?)

Last night, Alex and I went up to Union Grove and had driving school! We made a few passes with him driving and me riding, then a few more with me driving and him riding . . . THEN . . . the moment of truth . . .

MY FIRST SOLO PASS DOWN THE TRACK!!!

AND I DIDN'T CRASH OR PEE MY PANTS OR ANYTHING SCARY OR TOO EMBARRASSING!!!!!

(Burnout needs some work, but it's coming)

I was just .04 off the index, and the track had little to no traction, so I spun really bad. But I got the mechanics of "how to drag race" last night, and a couple of passes under my belt to mull over until next time.

But DAMN! That's addictive stuff, that driving is!!!!

And I couldn't have had a better teacher! I know I am so very fortunate having the one and only Moneymaker as my coach. Lucky Grrl!! Thank you so very much, Alex!

So . . . watch out world, here I come! Really, you better get out of the way, my burnouts end up sideways alot. LOL

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Beth
Head Cheerleader for Moneymaker Racing!

"My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me." - Henry Ford (for Alex)
Alex & Beth's Homepage
MoneymakerRacing.com

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capri man
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Posts: 3385
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 06-26-2003 02:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for capri man   Click Here to Email capri man     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
congrats grrl, your hooked now!! which car did you drive? look out john force, here she comes!!!

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mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.51 @89mph 1/8
1.54 60 ft.
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N266fords
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From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003

posted 06-26-2003 02:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for N266fords   Click Here to Email N266fords     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
congradulations Beth! Now you know what mellisa and the rest of us are enjoying when we go out to the track..Sure is better than watching..Unless you have raced down a track watching is not the same, once you have that adiction of racing you watch with a different perspective..I am so happy for you.Bruce

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BlueMule
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From: Kent Island, MD USA
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posted 06-26-2003 02:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for BlueMule   Click Here to Email BlueMule     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A blessed event! Lot more to it than meets the eye, huh?

Just wait until you woop up on the GM and slo-par dweebs.

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-Paul

70 Mach1 351C
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT 5.4
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000

'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.'

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ccode67
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From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001

posted 06-26-2003 02:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ccode67   Click Here to Email ccode67     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Nothing better than a beautiful woman driving a FAST FORD.
Keep going back for more.

Now where do I register for Alex's Super Stock Driving School????

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Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package

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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001

posted 06-26-2003 02:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastymz   Click Here to Email Fastymz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ccode67:

Now where do I register for Alex's Super Stock Driving School????


Sign ME up too.

Beth thats great it is a lot of fun,And very addictive.When do you get to drive MoneyMaker it would be cool to see the sky like that.

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SCOOP

2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc.

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Moneymaker
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posted 06-26-2003 03:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Beth did very well and I am extremely proud of her.

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Alex Denysenko
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Fastymz
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posted 06-26-2003 03:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastymz   Click Here to Email Fastymz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
"I was just .04 off the index"
This is very impressive Beth.

It's not all about the teacher you have to have some ability too.

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SCOOP

2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH

65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc.

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steve'66
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posted 06-26-2003 03:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yeah Beth!

Good job! Another Grrl on the track,

SteveW

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Hans olsson
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From: Sweden
Registered: Apr 2000

posted 06-26-2003 06:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Hans olsson   Click Here to Email Hans olsson     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Beth,that sounds like a lot of fun!

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  • 71 Mach 1 Ram-Air
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  • Stockers are way cool!

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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 06-26-2003 07:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

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TomP
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posted 06-26-2003 10:07 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for TomP   Click Here to Email TomP     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Good going Beth!

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clevelandstyle
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From: Connersville, IN
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posted 06-26-2003 10:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for clevelandstyle     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
That's great that you drove and liked it. My wife tried my car and was so scared, she wouldn't run it all out. Only half throttle. Now she doesn't have any desire to do it again.

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Ben
Grabber Green '70 Mach I 351C 4V
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BarrysGrrl
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posted 06-27-2003 08:22 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for BarrysGrrl   Click Here to Email BarrysGrrl     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Oh, I won't lie and say I wasn't a little bit intimidated! A 13 sec. car is very slow in our stable, but it's still a fairly fast car.

But as scary as it was, it was 10 times that exciting!! I wanted to go again and again and again and again to work on specific parts of the run, but I knew I needed some time to reflect before I would improve much.

At this point, my debut in actual racing is supposed to be July 19, but if we don't have time for me to make a few more passes, I will wait. I don't want to embarrass us!

Thanks for all the kind words~~your support means the world to me!


The happiest and luckiest Grrl,

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Beth
Head Cheerleader for Moneymaker Racing!

"My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me." - Henry Ford (for Alex)
Alex & Beth's Homepage
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Ryan Wilke
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From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
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posted 06-27-2003 08:30 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Ryan Wilke   Click Here to Email Ryan Wilke     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by BarrysGrrl:

The happiest and luckiest Grrl,



I'm happy for ya, Beth!

Keep it between the guardrails & the shiny side up!

Ryan

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Butch Jennings
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posted 06-27-2003 08:38 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Butch Jennings   Click Here to Email Butch Jennings     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

That is so cool! Jumping into a 13 second car is a big deal, it sounds like you did fine. You'll be going rounds in no time, congratulations and good luck.

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Butch
460 powered 1967 Comet Cyclone (Broken)
10.271 @ 130.231
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fastford34
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From: penna
Registered: May 2002

posted 06-27-2003 03:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for fastford34   Click Here to Email fastford34     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
way to go,you`ll be #1 on the track in no time !! btw,Alex, when does the next class start ? i want to sign up too!!!!!!

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Strain Gang
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From: Thor, Iowa
Registered: Mar 2003

posted 06-27-2003 08:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Strain Gang   Click Here to Email Strain Gang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I dont think there is anything more to add to what other pepole have already said. Congratulations and way to go. It is always exciting when Big Bro. lets me in the seat of ours. Will you be competing in Cedar Falls in August, Beth? Your right, Alex is the best teacher, your learning the driving part, and I am trying to learn the tuning part. Who would have thunk, that he would have all that vast info. crammed into that little body. Oh yeah, Tonys not all bad either(if you can get a moment when he is not talking to someone)

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Randy S
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posted 06-27-2003 11:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Randy S   Click Here to Email Randy S     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Congratulations, Beth!!! Just wait now until you get in your first round of competition. All those butterflies will feel the size of eagles but you will find out that it is the greatest! All your senses will be at their highest, after awhile you'll almost feed off of the excitement. Hmmmmm..... another Ford driver out there to whoop up on the Chebbies.... Have fun driving your little hot rod! Randy

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sodi
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posted 06-29-2003 09:33 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for sodi   Click Here to Email sodi     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Way- to-go Beth !!! I live just down the road from the Grove. Not much of a track anymore but wish I could have been there to cheer ( You ) on !!! Doe's M + M have a race schedual? or when's the next time you will be back in my neiborhood ? I'd love to cheer M + M on !! Again Congrats !!

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jsracingbbf
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posted 06-29-2003 10:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jsracingbbf   Click Here to Email jsracingbbf     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
now you can attend them meaningless drivers meetings! but it's worth it when you get to blast down the 1320.

JS

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