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Old 09-14-2014, 07:21 PM
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Talking Look what came home with me today!!

Won my class , then race off for the wally
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2023,(Pontiac 505) 1.27 60 ft, 5.97@112.86, 9.48@139.31.... 275/60 Radial Pro's
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congrats on the win and the wally


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Old 09-14-2014, 07:30 PM
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Awesome job man

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Good job. Darby.

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Congrats! Good job!

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Old 09-14-2014, 07:40 PM
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Fantastic job, Darby!

Is that the 1st using your Bird?

Taking Probird's spot now?


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Old 09-14-2014, 07:41 PM
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Congrats Darby

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Old 09-14-2014, 08:06 PM
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Good job Darby on the racing and the new "Wally"

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Thanks guys! John, this is my second in the bird

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M/T 275/60 ET SS Drag Radial

2023,(Pontiac 505) 1.27 60 ft, 5.97@112.86, 9.48@139.31.... 275/60 Radial Pro's
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What temps there today???

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Old 09-14-2014, 09:38 PM
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Well done Darby!

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Old 09-14-2014, 09:54 PM
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Great job Darby!

We'll have to have an end of the year run off with you and Probird.

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Temp was mid 60's
,Thanks Aaron!,
Dave he would put me on the trailer ,lol

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74 Grandville 2Dr 455 c.i 4550#
2011 1.60 60 ft,7.33@94.55-11.502@117.74


2017, 74 firebird -3600 lbs (all bests) 1.33 60 ft, 6.314@108.39 9.950@134.32
M/T 275/60 ET SS Drag Radial

2023,(Pontiac 505) 1.27 60 ft, 5.97@112.86, 9.48@139.31.... 275/60 Radial Pro's
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That is outstanding men Great job

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Old 09-14-2014, 10:31 PM
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Good job Darby. !!!

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Great job Darby!! You da man!

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Congratulations!!

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Old 09-15-2014, 05:45 AM
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Congrats Darby, I never won a trophy
I have made money though

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Old 09-15-2014, 06:41 AM
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Congrats there Bro!!

I hope that's sea salt on the stove there as that's all you should be cooking with!

Sorry, just picked that out!

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