Turbo Thunder V Results & Recap Part III (LONG!)

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Team Hogan: Dennis, Scott, and Michelle were on hand with their significant others in tow. About the time Dad was towing his car back from a run where he broke it, the kids were going rounds. Scott took home the cash and plaque for the fast bracket, while Dad took home the fastest/quickest stage plaques for the 2nd year in a row. Michelle didn¡¦t bring home anything more than bragging rights for the all-female all-GMC all-wheel-drive shootout in round 2 where she came out on top.

The Idaho hybrid Lindsay brothers. I didn¡¦t get enough time to go check out all their rides. These guys build some cool sleepers. I think the Fiero with skinny street rubber and no external way to tell there¡¦s an LC2 under the hood is the best one. The Volvo is also very cool¡Kit will be even cooler when its running 12.0¡¦s. ƒº

The Terry Ryan family: I¡¦d like to thank Terry & Jennifer Ryan for coming down to support the event even though they weren¡¦t racing. He and his whole family braved the heat, and lack of sleep to hang out with us. If he¡¦s not racing something I hope to get his help next year with the Quick-8 program.

Gary Woods: Every time I¡¦ve got an idea, news, a gripe, a concern, or a question about this event. The first guy I call is Gary Woods. He¡¦s always offering to help and provides excellent moral support. Gary spent this event getting sunburnt while he took hundreds of pictures of TTV competitors¡Klook for these pictures to hit the net soon.

Kathy Loney aka¡Kthe wife: Once again she handled all the money for the event. She also organized the raffle, bought, packed, and set out water and pop for everyone, and sold T-shirts. She also takes care of registration at the track, and the toughest job of all all¡Kshe puts up with me.

I missed many people, and forgot many names...sorry for that. I really appreciate everyone taking the time, spending the money, and making the effort to attend this event. At times it seems like a burden. The reasons I do it are as follows:

1. I love Turbo Buicks, the faster they are, the more I love them
2. The camaraderie and social aspect, the people are great
3. The ¡§other¡¨ turbo cars are cool, the faster they are the cooler they seem¡Kto me anyway.
4. It¡¦s fun to be a part of something that people look forward to each year. Trust me, I look forward to it also!

I¡¦ll post some ideas for next year soon¡KTT6!

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I knew this would happen! Right after I posted this to all the boards, and e-mailed it I rememberd that I forgot to mention the Brooks family. Pat and Wanda the "turbo twosome". They had the new GN out, as well as the Syclone and both of them went rounds. It was Pat's first time in the GN and he trailered at least two people...experience pays off.

I can't believe I did this...but I friggin forgot to mention Gene & Robin Fleury! Gene "loaned" me some beer since thats the one thing we left at home! As usual he was entertaining to talk to, and to watch on the track. His car was going straight as a string, and looking good. Pump gas 10 teens were the order of the day until something went wrong. Note: Even Gene's dog Maurice is fast. My Beagle is no slouch but it never got within 2 feet of catching Gene's dog.