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« on: November 04, 2007, 17:40:48 pm »

After running a 9.9? yesterday, Richie ran a 9.78@140 mph! we had to leave early, but he was eager to get out again and go for a 'mid' 9 Grin

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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2007, 17:47:05 pm »

was fantastic to watch and he got a big cheer!!

good to see you guys back at the POD

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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2007, 17:48:39 pm »

congrats richie  Cool
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2007, 18:04:44 pm »

Congrats dude - its been a while comin but we all knew it was in there  Wink Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2007, 18:05:12 pm »

Richie, you are the Master Dude!!! Wink Grin Grin

Keep going!!! Cool

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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2007, 18:06:13 pm »

Finally  Cool
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2007, 18:06:19 pm »

Congrats Ritchie!!  Grin Grin

Me and Adele we're in the stands watching and cheered as loud as the whole stand we were in!!  Grin

Well to Martin Greaves(?) who ran a 10 in his turbo'd bug, that was an awesome pass too!!

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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2007, 18:25:41 pm »

Such performance should be 'outlawed' – oh, sorry, it already is!  Cheesy

Very cool, indeed...  Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2007, 18:48:10 pm »

Thats cool to hear!!! Way to go!!
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« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2007, 18:51:31 pm »

9.76 is serious, congratulations
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« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2007, 19:14:27 pm »

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/iejxt_FOJ_k" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/iejxt_FOJ_k</a>    enjoy,courtesy of my girlfriend,Eve Grin
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« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2007, 19:32:40 pm »

congrats Ritchie
looking forward to seeing the convertible fly again at EBI2
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« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2007, 19:45:07 pm »

It's been emotional!  Cheesy

Well done, it wasn't even a good one!  Shocked
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2007, 19:51:11 pm »

Did he manage any more this afternoon Matt? Smiley
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2007, 19:53:18 pm »

wow crazy richie !! good congratulation
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« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2007, 20:07:30 pm »

Did he manage any more this afternoon Matt? Smiley

He went out again but the track had gone away and it just spun up the track, a 10.3 or something I think?
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« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2007, 20:41:32 pm »

10.3! how rubbish was that  Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy;)
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« Reply #17 on: November 04, 2007, 21:15:40 pm »

oooh my youknowwho!
This is great news! Congratulations Ritchie
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« Reply #18 on: November 04, 2007, 22:08:37 pm »

YES!! Congrats Richie!

That`s one superfast streetcar.

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« Reply #19 on: November 04, 2007, 22:24:04 pm »

Well Done Fella! the launch looked spot on!
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« Reply #20 on: November 04, 2007, 22:27:11 pm »

Nice one ritchie. Superb run. Bernie
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« Reply #21 on: November 04, 2007, 22:43:17 pm »

And you did`nt break it either Wink
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« Reply #22 on: November 04, 2007, 22:49:26 pm »

Congrats Richie,that's just awsome!!

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« Reply #23 on: November 04, 2007, 22:55:17 pm »

Thankyou to everyone,was a special weekend in many ways and to bring it home in 1 piece Smiley
 I am hoping that there is a little clearer vid to come,would be nice to see what happened,dont remember much as it was to quick Cheesy Cheesy

cheers richie,uk
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« Reply #24 on: November 04, 2007, 22:56:02 pm »

That is amazing! Looking forward to see you & the ´vert @ Scc 2008, racing all weekend!
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« Reply #25 on: November 04, 2007, 22:58:20 pm »

congrats richie! incredible time!
looks like a great launch too!
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« Reply #26 on: November 04, 2007, 23:00:53 pm »

1.376 60 ft time,not bad for a heavy old tub Smiley

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« Reply #27 on: November 04, 2007, 23:19:01 pm »

Awesome, Well done Richie, well deserved.
So a backed up 9, does that mean 9.79 is a new record?

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« Reply #28 on: November 04, 2007, 23:35:20 pm »

1.376 60 ft time,not bad for a heavy old tub Smiley

cheers richie,uk

Is that a better 60ft then Mr Bates???
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« Reply #29 on: November 04, 2007, 23:39:15 pm »

The poor guy in the Nissan didn't stand a chance:

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