SLALOM SESSION Hobby Park, Winston Salem NC SAT June 11

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:59 am

What an incredible day of skating we had at Hobby Park on Saturday! Simply incredible! I want to thank everyone who participated and came out!

Special thanks go out to the local DHB crew member, DHolt, Jaybird, and Rookie for coming and killing the hill and spreading that DHB stoke! You guys rock and are part of the heart of the DHB's growth! I am proud to be part of this organization because of you guys. Without your efforts this crew would not exist.

Thanks goes out to W Tucker for all of the course prep work, set up, and support! Thanks for coming early and taking care of so much! Thanks for helping me learn slalom.

Special thanks goes to Beth for coming in from 3 1/2 hours away to take part in the stoke and keeping time! Beth kept time all day and just kept us all going! Girl, I am glad you are part of the DHB's.

Our Out of Towners:
Marty Schaub-Dude, thanks for coming and for all of the encouragement, advise, and great stories bro! Watching you work so hard to make run after run to dial in and past Thompson made me get jacked up to keep going back up the hill time after time! (Man, my calves are sore from walking up that hill so many times!

Tom Thompson: Guys, this dude flys and is so smooth its amazing to watch. Tom, thanks for making the trip and absolutely killing it. Watching you sit on top of that hill like a raptor ready to descend on it's prey was cool! You are not only the King of Georgia but you are the current reigning Marion's Basement Slalom Champ! 1:00 am Friday Night/Saturday morning and we are running cones through doorways in the basement just because we are so stoked to ride!

Bryan Parsons: Fastest dude on the hill that day for sure! Dude, you just simply killed the course run after run after run after run! Thanks for all the hard work you did setting up the timer system! Thanks for bringing it (the timing system) and bringing it (the speed down that course)! I look foward to riding with you again soon!

Ron Olson: Dude, you have got a great vibe! Thanks for being a part of the weekend. You're like a kid in a candy store just smiling the whole time! That is infectious bro! You are always welcome at the house. Marty will just have to bring his breathing machine with him or leave his chain saw at home which ever works best!

John Dillon: Now I am completely sure why you call it Team Fun because bro, that is what you are all about! You pushed me hard all day to get better and better and for that I am grateful! This dude road the same board on the GS as he did on the downhill...He was killing it! After eating thai food we hooked up with the local crew, SST, Mac T, and Brent, for a little midnight bank riding at our Black Banks spot. I am not sure how either of us had the energy to get out there and ride at midnight after riding all dang day on the hill but we did it. Thanks for sharing your stoke with the crew.

Thanks also goes to Martha, our newest DHB'er from Charlotte for coming out and shooting pics, video, and joining in the vibe.

Yesterday was just a great day. I am so stoked to be part of skateboarding again after being gone from it so long. The DHB's are a great group of people who love what they are doing and want to share it. For those of you who have yet to come hang with us you are all welcome. We just want to build the scene here for all forms of skateboarding!

We are working on our approvals for our weekend of racing but go ahead and pencil us in Our 55 gallon drum of stoke fuel exploded yesterday all over everyone there but we have more where that came from!

Marion Karr
www.downhillbillies.org

"Fueling The Stoke One Hillbilly At A Time!"

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:38 am

A few from the day at Hobby Park:

The "main hill" with the GS course from top to bottom

BP came down from Virginia, brought his timer and blitzed everybody.

NCL stepped up after four months of slaloming and brought in a time just a hair behind guys who have been racing for years.

Ron Olsen out of Atlanta is back after a 20 year hiatus and seems to remember most of the moves.

Tom Thompson · Post by **Tom Thompson** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 7:46 pm

Thanks again for everything Marion! Your hospitality knows no bounds. Everyone, attend a future DHB gathering if you can. You'll walk away with a fresh dose of stoke, guaranteed! Hobby Hill is PERFECT, easily on par with Trade St. All the DHB's - max hospitality, max fun! They know what's what....

Marty laid down his fastest GS times AFTER 5 hours of charging hard in the 90 degree heat. Gotta hand it to ya homedawg, Impressive....Newbie Ron Olsen was charging hard and looking strong as well. He is one to watch. Georgia!!!....BP's still got "it".....Wesley, great to see you again bro. Thanks for showing up early and prepping the hill. I dug your ts course.....John Dillon, always a pleasure!
I can't believe the back of my neck is the only part of me that's sunburned....bonus!

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:01 pm

The Downhill Billies sessioned yesterday at Hobby Park with guests coming in from Maryland, Virginia and Georgia. Brian Parsons set a Giant Slalom that took the whole hill and an open jam session ran from 11:00 am til well after 4:00 in the afternoon. After many trips up the hill in perfect weather, the following were the top six fast times:

GS Time
Brian Parsons 14.56
Marty Schaub 14.57
Tom Thompson 14.87
Marion Karr 15.57
John Dillon 15.88
Ron Olsen 16.4

I know. Some of you are saying, "what? a GS that's only 15 seconds? What's giant about that?" Well, let's just say 20+ cones were spaced over a 543-foot distance on the best hill we have found on the East Coast. 'nuff said.

After everyone was completely blitzed repeatedly walking that hill, the cones came up and the boyz wanted to do some bombing. So instead of taking a half hour to reset the tapes into a faster speed trap, they just ran the same 543-foot distance. Remember: these are NOT "top" speeds, but the average speed over the length of the hill. I'm sure a smaller trap on the sweet spot would have revealed much higher top speeds.

The top six results are:

Downhill Time
Marion 9.98
Rookie 10.03
John Dillon 10.1
Jay Bird 10.2
Brian Parsons 10.29
D-Holt 10.37

Average Sustained Speed in MPH
Marion 37.09
Rookie 36.91
John Dillon 36.65
Jay Bird 36.29
Brian Parsons 35.98
D-Holt 35.70

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:44 pm

Wow....As I sit here at the keyboard this morning, I just keep grinning about yesterday. Marion put on one hell of a fun event. It took two showers to wash off all the stoke after Marion's 55 gallon drum exploded. For all of those that missed it....Your loss.

That Hobby Park hill is one FAST MO FO!!!!! Butter smooth top to bottom.

I would like to post my thanks to Marion and his family for putting up Ron, Tommy & I overnight, cooking us up breakfast and setting the tone for the day.

Anyone & everyone....Marion's contest in November will be one not to miss.....besides what else are you gonna be doing in November anyway, other than nursing a triptophan overdose?

Marion...You need to start a seperate thread for your contest. Saturday hybrid/tight race in town at the big Statesville Pumpkin Festival and a Sunday screamer at Hobby Park. Man I wish it was next week!

Thanks to all that showed, skated, set up, wrote down times, rooted the other guy down the hill, etc, etc......

Can't wait to see the video & pics. Marion, that would be a good place to start the contest thread. Let em see how freakin fast it was. BTW, Someone did the math and calculated that we were at 25+ mph running sub 15 second times down that hill. SMOKIN!!!!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:14 pm

Dudes, Tucker has been on the hill all afternoon rain free and tomorrow is shaping up to be pretty dang good. Showers early and then it will dry up nicely. Then it's the risk of scattered T Storms. Dude we are going to have a blast!

See you tonight!

Marion

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 9:31 pm

KUHL.....

Marion, see you tonight......

Ron Olsen · Post by **Ron Olsen** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:23 pm

Marty -

I just needed about 30 seconds more after sending that previous post to change my mind. We'll head up tonight for the exact reasons you listed!

Besides, if it's not raining, I can roll out of bed, and get a early start on the 2000 runs.

Ron

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:52 pm

Gee Ron....

Let's see.... We could stay in Georgia, with semi crummy weather....Or...

We could hike to Marion's tonight...Drink Beer....Talk Skating....Fuel our buzz one beer at a time.......Sleep....Be fresh for the day......

Do ya get the way I'm thinking???

Weather in Larryville is broken cover, no rain. Let's get on a road trip.....

Call me when your leaving your house, that's my signal to quit the yardwork and get ready. Six Seven Eight...Four Four Two Oh Four Five OH.....

Ron Olsen · Post by **Ron Olsen** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:04 pm

Marion,

I'll was planning on calling Marty before we left this afternoon, we can check the weather conditions and possibly postpone driving up until morning if it looks like it will be wet in the morning. Crummy weather here too.

I'll definately update you on any changes to the plan.

Ron

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:36 pm

I have at least a case of beer at my house that has be to drunk.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:48 pm

WEATHER UPDATE: Forcast has changed and is indicating scattered showers in the morning. I can't see that hampering us from riding later unless is pours down all day.

Just checked...its already looking better!

See some of you tonight and the rest of you tomorrow!

Dan Mitchell · Post by **Dan Mitchell** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:01 pm

DOH!!!!!

I should have checked w/Tammy before I opened my big mouth.
Family stuff will keep me here this weekend.

Maybe next time. That hill looks great.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 8:20 am

Dan Mitchell,
If you are in and make it you can crash at the house as well. As of tonight I now have enough beds in my basement to accomodate at least 5 and probably 7. There is a shower and a bathroom down there as well! I am not sure what John Dillon and Brian are planning on doing about a place to stay. So far I have Ron Olson, Tom Thompson, and Marty Schaub staying at my house on Friday night. I think they are planning on driving back Saturday. If Parsons and Dillon stay over Saturday in Statesville they are welcome at the house and you are welcome as well. My basement is very humble but dry and AC'ed. You are welcome to stay regardless of the other dudes.

Let me know if you're coming! Rock on bro! Saturday is going to be awesome!

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:16 am

Dan,

I talked to BP this afternoon. He and JD hope to get out of Leesburg around 6:30. Brian should be home this evening. He said his only play was at some point to hook up with WesE and get his timer back.

Oh, I'll tell you what I told Brian: don't forget this is JUNE in the South. If the weather is cool, we can skate with daylight til at least 8:00 at night. So if you get in to Winston Salem a little late, don't sweat it. We'll have plenty of time to ride all afternoon.

Hope you can make it. It's about time all you people wore out some tire tread heading south! And grab KMG while you're at it. It's about time he got done hibernating

Dan Mitchell · Post by **Dan Mitchell** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:04 am

Hi all.
I've not been following this thread but if either Brian or John can rideshare, I'm in!
I'll be PMing them shortly.

Crash space anyone??

Thanks.
Marion you rock!!

Dan

Tom Thompson · Post by **Tom Thompson** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:20 am

Marion - Hey thanks. I should get there around 3-4am.....KIDDIN'.....I'm shooting for nlt 10pm.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:49 pm

Ron Olsen wrote:Marion,

Marty and I got hooked up on the phone today, we'll be heading out of Atlanta/Lawrenceville at about 6pm.

See you tomorrow

Ron

That rocks! See you guys at the house. Here are the numbers:

Home: 704-873-4987
Mobile: 704-657-9531

NOTE: COME TO THE DOOR WHERE THE LIGHT IS ON (SUNPORCH) YOU WILL SEE IT!!

Tom Thompson...dude, it doesn't matter how late if you decide to come straight to the house come on.

Ron Olsen · Post by **Ron Olsen** » Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:43 pm

Marion,

Marty and I got hooked up on the phone today, we'll be heading out of Atlanta/Lawrenceville at about 6pm.

See you tomorrow

Ron

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:33 pm

WEATHER UPDATE FOR SATURDAY: Pretty DamN GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

"Saturday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s."

That 55 gallon drum of stoke fuel is reaching critical mass and is going to spew out some on Saturday!"

Hey 66: If you are out there, think you can make it?

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:39 am

Ron,
No dude. Killed my cat...uh ..uh...I mean...uh...my cat passed away over a year ago. ( I freakin hate cats). I do have two dogs though but they only come in the house at night to sleep on the sun porch. You cool with that?

Thanks for the update. Tom if you are out there you can come to the house late if you want. Everyone is welcome to crash at my house Saturday night if you don't want to drive back worn out from skating all dang day long!

Ron Olsen · Post by **Ron Olsen** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:33 am

Marion,

I think Tom is coming up on Friday, but probably will arrive later than Marty and I. Marty and I are still planning on a carpool, but Tom had emailed us that he could not get away from Dublin as early as he would like and would go direct.

Hey - you don't happen to have a pet cat do you? I'm so allergic that I have to ask.

Looking forward to it already.

Ron

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 3:54 am

Ok Fellas! Let me make sure I have a head count on my house for the beds:

Friday Night:
Marty and Ron Confirmed.
Ga. Tom?

Saturday Night:
John Dillon?

Any one else need a place to crash this weekend? We have room.

TWAY: Dude, have a killer time in Vermont. Tell everyone that the Southern Slalom Syndicate (The Ga Boys and the DHBs) are coming to Conn!

Talk to you all soon!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 1:06 am

Using the 88 foot speed trap method of timing I ran it at 43 mph+ on my Bozi Mad Bomber II w/83mm Flywheels but I didn't push that hard. My gut tells me it's capable of 45 or more with an aggressive push from the top.

Tom Thompson · Post by **Tom Thompson** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 12:59 am

Marion & Wesley - how fast would you estimate the top speed on Hobby Hill to be in a straight bomb?? I just went back and looked at those pics Wesley posted a while back. Hard to tell...thanks.

William Tway · Post by **William Tway** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:27 pm

A Tway in the Park

The derby hill is super fast from the top. Looks are very deceiving. I jumped on my 36" PP and bombed it and nearly ate it. Nothing was dialed. Big mistake. Tighten your trucks. Speed is instantaneous. A start ramp would almost be insane. There was also a blistering tall wind which will make for some added fun. As you say, don't ride the rails and a good clean GS course will rock anyone’s world. The park is beautiful and a smokin' venue. I'll be back in November.

Stoked you Georgia boyz are doing some farming this year. An excellent new crop that will undoubtedly leave many of us red eyed.

Vermont is gonna rock as well. I'm amped and still can't believe all the new comers up here. We are all going to have a killer weekend.

Peace,

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:03 pm

Hey Tway! Dude, you are alive! Been trying to get up with you! Hope all is well! I am coming up your way for the August race! I want your input on the plans for the November race. This weekend wasn't planned to compete with Vermont. We were just getting together with the Georgia boys to practice but the numbers are growing.

As far setting comes from the top, dude, you know that hill rocks. The key thing to doing that is setting gaps that can be reached with out launching someone over the guardrail.

Drop me an email or give me a shout when you get a chance. Dude, your Athens vid rock!

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:31 pm

Joe,

One of the cool things about Hobby Park is that it's two hills at one location. There is a long, steep downhill side to the hill that bottoms out at the Soap Box Derby Finish line. Then, after crossing the finish line, there is a gradual up hill run out that levels out but never does go completely flat. So, in essence we have a steep hill going one way and a gradual shorter hill facing the other way. (Think about Storrow Drive in Boston. We could have had courses on both sides of the viaduct. That's the same concept working here.)

I'm planning on setting two, maybe three courses: a typical 6-7.5 foot center dual course on the short side (with offsets. No straight stuff this weekend) and a good wide open single lane GS on the big hill.

I say "6-7.5 foot centers" because this little hill is very deceptive. It's starts out with the most gradual grade and then "transitions" over a crest and wails down to that finish line at the bottom of both hills. So starting at six-foot is doable but only a real wiggler could stay in the course after going over that little "hump" and heading down to the finish line. I figure I'll "accordian" the cones to wider centers as the speed picks up. It'll keep it interesting for the experienced riders (lots of opportunit to really pump) and not too discouraging to the newbies who don't want to experience a lot of cone spray.

"Underneath" the GS course on the main hill I'll go ahead and set a more challenging dual course that'll be chalked and ready to run if that's what everyone wants. I'm hoping my schedule works out that I can play with the chalk and cones on Friday afternoon and have all this stuff DONE before anyone arrives Saturday morning.

William Tway · Post by **William Tway** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:29 pm

Set the course from the top of the hill and people will come.....

well a few will be in Vermont.

Have Fun!!!

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:10 pm

"Wesley Tucker"Then I remember that only Joe is challenged with making 12-foot centers. On the flat.With a headwind.And the bearings cranked down."

That does sound challenging!

Wesley,

Just remember you've got new recruits to encourage. If you want to know what I would do, check the course on the last Tway video. It was maybe too easy, but everybody got a time and I'm expecting lot's of returns to the next race.

Joe

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:49 pm

Whenever I set a course I always ask myself, "what would Joe do?"
Then I remember that only Joe is challenged with making 12-foot centers.

On the flat.
With a headwind.
And the bearings cranked down.

(Hey, Yankee Boy, 'mon back when you want some more!)

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:37 pm

Don't let Tucker set a course he can't make.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:15 pm

Brian! Dude, I look forward to meeting you. Do you need a place to stay either Friday night or Saturday night or both? If you don't mind crashing on a cot or sofa we have you covered at my house. Marty, Ron Olson, and Tom Thompson are crashing Friday night.

Give me a call if you have any questions. 704-657-9531. Thanks for bringing the timer so everyone knows for sure how slow I am!

Marion

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:57 pm

Marion Karr wrote:John Dillon just dropped me an email to let me know he is going to join us!

I wasn't aware we were coming apart?

Brian Parsons wrote:I am planning on making it this weekend also.

Well, there goes the stinkin' neighborhood!

Hey, I just remembered something: this will be the first time I've got to SET THE COURSE since Folly Beach. I wonder if I've learned any new tricks in three years?

Probably not.

Brian Parsons · Post by **Brian Parsons** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:45 pm

Marion,

I am planning on making it this weekend also, I will bring the DC outlaw timer.

Looking forward to a great session.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 3:17 pm

OUR NUMBERS FOR THIS WEEKEND GROW! John Dillon just dropped me an email to let me know he is going to join us! I'm stoked!

5 more days until the Southern Slalom Coalition hits Hobby!

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:46 pm

Tom,

Tell us when on Friday. 7? 8? Your coming the furthest so we can co-ordinate around you. I'll send you guys directions to my house later. Post up Tommy!

Marion...Beer ME!!!!!!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:20 pm

Tucker,
Gary Saenz is in for sure. I need to drop a note to Ben Barkey and Marc Fuentes to see if they can make it.

Marty,
The great part about the soap box derby hill is we can set up both a course on the big hill side and tight on the run out side. It is what we did at the last DHB jam there. Dual lane tight on one side and GS/hybrid like on the other.

Talk to you later in the week. Cold brew and some snacks will be waiting on yall Friday night arrival!

Tom Thompson · Post by **Tom Thompson** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:11 pm

Gents, I can leave Friday night, but getting to the ATL to meet up with you guys at 5-6pm might be a challenge. I WILL do my very best to make it happen. Driving back all stinky with a fresh dose of stoke on da brain Saturday night sounds good to me!

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:00 am

Just thought I'd let you all know that I set up the AXE that I got in the Scwagfest known as the Red Clay Cup today. Let's plan on running some tight too? Anyone game?

Remember Ron needs 2K in runs and a shorter course would help him achieve that goal without passing out.

I'm just trying to be helpful.....

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:26 pm

Hey, youse guys,

You know, there are a couple of more slalomers in Athens than just 66. Has anyone asked Low J or anyone else about making the trip? Maybe Low J has to run the shop on Saturday, but no reason not to ask him.

There's a couple of other guys around Clarke County besides 66 and Patio, but I can't remember their names. There was a real crew out that day in March running cones on Trade Street. If someone down that way could get hold of Rick, maybe he knows their e-mail addresses and such.

Also, I don't have Gary Saenz e-mail address up in Lynchburg (or Winston Salem, whereever he is currently.) I hope he gets the word about next week. After getting so bummed at the last session, a good day of running cones would do him good.

Just a thought.

Ron Olsen · Post by **Ron Olsen** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:09 pm

Marty -

Depending on Tom's schedule - your plan sounds fine to me. Leave Friday, skate all day Saturday (2000 runs recall...) My Roe shipped and should be here soon (in time for Saturday for sure).

I'll get out of work early and make way to your house to drive out of town. Once we here from Tom we'll figure it out from there.

Ron

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:44 pm

Tom,

What's up wid you? Can you make it Friday night? I would like to get out Friday around 5-6 and get to Marion's ASAP. Hang, shoot a few cold ones, sleep, get up race all day and drive home stinky......You game?

Ron...What's on your radar?

Time to plan it boys.......

Marty

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:29 pm

Here 'ya go:

Take Exit 189 on I-40. (The Mall exit.) Take South Stratford Road SOUTH. Go to the intersection with West Clemmonsville Road (A little over a mile) and turn LEFT. Go about 2.5 miles and Hobby Park is on your left. It's only marked with a small brown sign and what looks like a driveway going straight up a hill. Watch closely or you'll miss it. Once in the park, drive straight ahead and you'll see the shelter. We park around the shelter and walk over to the hill about 50 yards away.

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:46 pm

ONLY 10 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE SOUTHERN SLALOM SYNDICATE (a coalition forming between the Redclay/Ga. Boyz and the DownHill Billies) meet to tear up Hobby Park Soap Box Derby Hill. I have confirmed with the Parks and Rec and the local bike shops that there are no planned activities at the park that day so the hill is all ours to shred!

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS TO THE KARR COMPOUND:
(For those of you crashing at my house here is how to get there)

From I-77 North Bound coming for Charlotte, NC-
Take Exit 50 Broad Street Exit.
Turn Left At top of ramp.
Stay straight on Broad Street for approximately 2 miles until it terminates at Mitchell Commnity College (Downfreakintown Sk8tesville)(It will be right in front of you!)
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
Go through next intersection (West End Ave)
At next intersection you will see an Oak Tree in the middle of the road (seriously) bare left before you get to it.
At next intersection bare left onto Carrol Street.
My house is the first one on the right facing Carrol Street (514 Carrol Street)
(Brick ranchlike with window baskets, a rose garden on the right, and a big ass maple tree and crepe myrtle in the front yard)

Phone Numbers:
Mobile- Seven Zero Four Six Five Seven Nine Five Three One
Home- Seven Zero Four Eight Seven Three Four Nine Eight Seven

Marty, Tom, and Ron...anyone else ...we can take more....give me a shout!

Look forward to seeing you all there! For those of you going straight to the hill at Hobby Park MapQuest Tucker will be posting the directions!

Marion Karr · Post by **Marion Karr** » Thu May 26, 2005 2:22 pm

Marty,
Sounds like MapQuest Tucker has you covered in his post but if it means anything to you I got to the Athens GS hill in about 3 hours and 20 minutes or so. I drive pretty fast when I am in the car by myself...probably ran 75+ the whole way.

Wes, no one is going to confuse you for having small feet...but they do make velcro shoes in small sizes if need be......

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:06 pm

From the I-285/I-85 interchange (the original "Spaghetti Junction") to the I-77 interchange just barely north of Charlotte is 228 miles. It's 65/70 MPH posted all the way.

If that takes four hours, YOU'VE GOT A PROBLEM!

On I-77 up to Statesville at Exit 53 is 40 miles, so you're looking at a total of 268 miles, plus getting off the interstate and finding Marion's house. I would say the whole trip should be less than four hours DRIVING TIME. Whether or not you stop every 30 miles for munchies is your decision.

P.S. Marty, it's "Hey WesE" Let's be sure to keep the distinctions distinct around here.

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Thu May 26, 2005 12:42 pm

Hey Tom,

Try to update us ASAP on what your travel can be. If you can't make Friday afternoon/night then maybe the three of us can do Saturday A.M.

Marion, If I remember correctly Charlotte is about a four hour drive from Atlanta's outer burbs? So if I add the extra 35 to your house we are looking at a five hour drive?

Ron, Tom.... We could leave either Friday at 6p-ish and spend Friday night and start racing early Saturday or leave Saturday morning at 6a-ish and meet at the hill at noon? Race all day Saturday and spend Saturday night? Commute back Sunday AM?

Whatchatink boys?

Marty Schaub · Post by **Marty Schaub** » Wed May 25, 2005 11:34 pm

Hey Wes,

Has anyone ever kidded you about the fact that you have really small feet? Your wife or girlfriend perhaps?

If not consider it handled.........

Wes Eastridge · Post by **Wes Eastridge** » Wed May 25, 2005 10:35 pm

Thanks for the invitation, Tom. Unfortunately I can't attend anything that weekend, unless I can be back home early Saturday evening.

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