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Title: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: kangasj on November 05, 2002, 07:42:59 AM
You heard it here first ;D.  They are currently in the process of repaving it!!!!  Finally!!!
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Dawn on November 05, 2002, 07:44:03 AM
Whoo  Hooo ....  

I am glad to hear that!  

Dawn   :D
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: kangasj on November 05, 2002, 07:51:04 AM
No kidding.  I've always loved the layout of that place (could use more run-off but that a whole diff. story) and it will be great not to get the shit beat out of ya every time you go off the line for a pass..
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Nate R on November 05, 2002, 08:08:24 AM
YESSS!   ;D  :D  ;D  :D  8)

It will be VERY nice starting fresh there. Hmm, first race weekend, Freshly prepped SV, freshly paved track. What could be better?

The bumps at that place made me a little uneasy about trying to increase lean angle over the course of my first weekend. I guess I don't have to worry. I'm even more anxious now, and it's only November!

And no more HUGE puddles, hopefully.
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: TZDeSioux on November 05, 2002, 08:17:37 AM
Does this mean that lap times will drop?  :D
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Protein Filled on November 05, 2002, 09:07:19 AM
Damn, I guess there goes my practice time
for the local motocross races...

I hope that they at least keep that triple going
into turn one as well as the tabletop over
by turn 6a.
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Dawn on November 05, 2002, 09:08:59 AM
QuoteDamn, I guess there goes my practice time
for the local motocross races...

I hope that they at least keep that triple going
into turn one as well as the tabletop over
by turn 6a.

LOL!!!!   ;D

Remember, becareful for what you wish for.

Dawn   ;)
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Eddie#200 on November 05, 2002, 09:12:10 AM
QuoteDoes this mean that lap times will drop?  :D


I can't resist.... Sorry!


Not for you..... ;D
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Protein Filled on November 05, 2002, 09:14:53 AM
 ;D  ;D  ;D

good one eddie!!!!
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Dawn on November 05, 2002, 09:15:55 AM
QuoteI can't resist.... Sorry!


Not for you..... ;D

Hey Eddie:

I noticed on your site that you 'pratice on the Wisconsin letter roads.'  Is that to throw the authorities off your trail so that when they pull you over you can say:  'Sorry officer, that wasn't me - I only go fast in Wisconsin?   ??? ;)

Dawn   :)
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Eddie#200 on November 05, 2002, 09:16:04 AM
Quote;D  ;D  ;D

good one eddie!!!!


He left himself WIDE OPEN!   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Eddie#200 on November 05, 2002, 09:19:09 AM
QuoteHey Eddie:

I noticed on your site that you 'pratice on the Wisconsin letter roads.'  Is that to throw the authorities off your trail so that when they pull you over you can say:  'Sorry officer, that wasn't me - I only go fast in Wisconsin?   ??? ;)


Dawn   :)

I guess that's true... dang it, came in second in Fla.  Should have said I went fast running from alligators too might have helpped.   ;D

Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: TZDeSioux on November 05, 2002, 09:19:47 AM
QuoteI can't resist.... Sorry!


Not for you..... ;D

 >:( I suppose I did leave myself wide open for that one.  ;D
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: TZDeSioux on November 05, 2002, 09:22:26 AM
Quote;D  ;D  ;D

good one eddie!!!!

What the! I thought we were friends man!  >:(
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: KBOlsen on November 05, 2002, 11:21:48 AM
Paving the racing surface... or the pit area??

This is great news!!!  WOOHOO!

Is it April yet???
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: SliderPhoto on November 05, 2002, 11:49:05 AM
QuoteIs it April yet???

My thoughts exactly. April 1st?  ::)
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: rmahr137 on November 05, 2002, 12:41:14 PM
now if they repaved the track, and paved the infield, that would be sweet!!!!!
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Dawn on November 05, 2002, 01:05:01 PM
Quotenow if they repaved the track, and paved the infield, that would be sweet!!!!!

'The dust is just flavor to a High Life man....'   ;D

Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: rmahr137 on November 05, 2002, 01:50:11 PM
I'm not a "High Life" man anymore, I am drinking that new Michelob Ultra, don't want to get fat over the winter!!!!
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Dawn on November 05, 2002, 02:01:45 PM
QuoteI'm not a "High Life" man anymore, I am drinking that new Michelob Ultra, don't want to get fat over the winter!!!!

I wouldn't drink any beer that would use a balloon as advertising.  http://www.anheuser-busch.com/news/Fossett.htm

I will only drink a beer that promotes race fuel and tire smoke!   ;D

Dawn   :)

Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: YTAK_Racing on November 05, 2002, 04:20:29 PM
How slippery will a green track in early April be.??
 :o :o
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: EX#996 on November 05, 2002, 05:45:54 PM
QuoteHow slippery will a green track in early April be.??
 :o :o

Depends if we have snow or not - (he he he)   ;D

Dawn  ;)
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Gixxer124 on November 05, 2002, 07:12:31 PM
Hey Craig, wasn't  this on your Christmas wish list? ???
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: roadracer797 on November 06, 2002, 02:04:04 AM
Kevin
Yes it was and see when I wish for something it comes true. Now what else did I wish for or maube I should try something different like a new entrance back on to the straight at Gateway.
Craig
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: kangasj on November 06, 2002, 03:48:47 AM
QuotePaving the racing surface... or the pit area??

This is great news!!!  WOOHOO!

Is it April yet???
This is the e-mail I got.

Hi,

As you read this, repaving of the track is in process.  Hopefully, I will be able to upload some pictures of the process onto the website (no promises, but I'll try)

Hope you have a great winter!
Nancy Irwin


Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: KBOlsen on November 06, 2002, 06:14:26 AM
Craig... Since you seem to have a "gift", can I send you my "wish list"? ;)
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Bam55 on November 06, 2002, 04:39:53 PM
Reminder to all my mid-west compadres, cars run there before us, that means you will find torn up spots right away between the new b-top stripes!!!
Be careful w/your excitement, in 92' or 93' when they changed turn 3 into 3a, 3b, and 3c and we finally raced on the new surface, it was so torn up from the cars they already had patched it up a couple of times.

 P.J."Thorny" Thornton
Expert Mid-West #55
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: kangasj on November 07, 2002, 02:21:21 AM
QuoteReminder to all my mid-west compadres, cars run there before us, that means you will find torn up spots right away between the new b-top stripes!!!
Be careful w/your excitement, in 92' or 93' when they changed turn 3 into 3a, 3b, and 3c and we finally raced on the new surface, it was so torn up from the cars they already had patched it up a couple of times.

 P.J."Thorny" Thornton
Expert Mid-West #55
Well, hopefully they will use a more durable surface this time.  They run cars on Putnam all the time and they don't tear up that surface.
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: mj on November 07, 2002, 06:53:06 AM

QuoteWell, hopefully they will use a more durable surface this time

Hot tar and pea gravel ;D

Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: BRG on November 07, 2002, 09:37:59 AM
the whole track and the infield are getting repaved. check out www.roadracingworld.com they have all the info. right from one of the owners of blackhawk farms.

Baker  :o
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: sdiver68 on November 07, 2002, 11:10:11 AM
Speaking of Gateway, our primary contact there thinks there is a chance they will at least repave the entrance to the straight to eliminate the big transition bump.  I'll post if I hear anything definite.

So, anything else you want Craig???
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: roadracer797 on November 08, 2002, 01:39:19 AM
Ok Kim
 send it and I will see what I can do, no promises I just might have used them all up.
Ok now I know what else I want-------A new job that lets me race and practice all I want to and pays me for it---like that will happen. LOL
Craig
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: Dawn on November 08, 2002, 05:41:27 AM
QuoteOk now I know what else I want-------A new job that lets me race and practice all I want to and pays me for it---
Craig


Craig:

If you find a lead on one of those jobs, let us know.  We are looking for the same thing!

Dawn   :D
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: roadracer797 on November 09, 2002, 04:58:26 AM
Dawn
The first thing is to find it and if I do what makes you think I want you working with me Paul is ok but I'm not sure about you----You're trouble
Craig
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: EX#996 on November 09, 2002, 05:08:08 AM
QuoteDawn
The first thing is to find it and if I do what makes you think I want you working with me Paul is ok but I'm not sure about you----You're trouble
Craig

Trouble  :o  

Who me   ???  I have no idea why you would think such a thing.

Dawn   :D
Title: Re: Blackhawk Getting Repaved
Post by: roadracer797 on November 09, 2002, 09:35:30 AM
Dawn
If you don't know why then you are having another senoir moment
Craig