Sam & Karen Villavicencio
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| 03 Nov 2005 03:50 AM |
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Yeah BP, you know me...don't you? I ran the 10:02 behind your 10:01 after RS's 10:00 in October....remember? |
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Bob Prigmore
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| 05 Nov 2005 01:44 AM |
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Fired Up said...
Yeah BP, you know me...don't you? I ran the 10:02 behind your 10:01 after RS's 10:00 in October....remember? honest, i'm not sure we've met? i'll try to look for ya and say hi. an .02 is real nice, maybe we'll get a chance to pair up sometime (i just got lucky with the .01; just a wag  ). i was glad 'ol rs didn't go any quicker though, 'cuz he forgets to declare in sometimes, and he kept tellin' me all year he wanted a piece. i do want to see the 10 grow, because it's a fun class to race in.
now if i can just remember where the keys are for the trip to phoenix... |
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Sam & Karen Villavicencio
Posts:189
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| 05 Nov 2005 04:04 AM |
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We met once, probably a year ago. RS is a good guy. We plan on having a good time with all the other 10's next year. Good luck in Phx.
Fire me Up 097
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Neil Westerlund
Fan
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| 05 Nov 2005 06:45 PM |
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She is the one who is driving not the rest of you and I am sure she knows the risks along with who ever has put this togethor. Let here run it. I will bet that she does not make a " Full Pass "  |
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Admin Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 05 Nov 2005 09:49 PM |
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nitroneil said...She is the one who is driving not the rest of you and I am sure she knows the risks along with who ever has put this togethor. Let here run it. I will bet that she does not make a " Full Pass " Welcome NitroNeil read on!!! 
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jet crewchief
Pro Racer
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| 05 Nov 2005 11:43 PM |
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HEY ADMIN! Looks like NitroNeil is a day or two late and a "rooster tail" short.........LMAO...Sure would be nice if people would read the topic title and reply accordingly.........BTW???? Where's our rooster tail shot anyway? lol...............chris
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Neil Westerlund
Fan
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| 10 Nov 2005 07:42 PM |
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I thought she was going to be at the finals  If so I think the topic is to run or not to run according to the rules.That is great I like rules I also like the old stuff and hope they let her do something.  verybody is aware of the risks. It is not like they haven't done this before and I am sure someone will make the right decision. I just want to see the boat and maybe a pass with in the guide lines of a non capsule boat. I do hope she will be at finals. I don't know where the rooster tail is.  <!-- Edit --> Post Edited (nitroneil) : 11/10/2005 8:49:19 PM GMT |
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Admin Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 10 Nov 2005 08:46 PM |
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It was discussed that she would only diplay the boat at the finals. Not sure if they decided to go or even if they contacted the IHBA or Firebird.
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Bruce Pedretti
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Scott Burrows
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| 17 Nov 2005 04:59 AM |
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Bruce, that's a wild looking bunch she's hangin with, especially the 3 standing the closest.
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Extreme Lady
Old Timer
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| 26 Nov 2005 09:12 PM |
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This is a little bit of a story for Drag Boat Review on this subject. I hope you enjoy it.
It was late on Saturday and Mary was ready to make her first run. She was in the water, she started the motor, but , when it was time to go, she could not get it in gear and had to be towed in. Gene Deaver looked in the boat and immediately saw the problem. The handle that puts the gear box in gear did not have enough travel in it and needed to be adjusted. The adjustments were made, but they would have to wait until the next day to try it again. The great folks from the NJBA allowed Mary to make her pass on Sunday. They put #275 in the water, put her in gear, and fired the motor. “I went about 300 feet, then put my foot in it and did a small burn out”, says Mary. “Boy, I can’t tell you how excited I was just to sit in that seat again. The boat felt GOOD!”
Achieve is a verb meaning to bring about or accomplish by effort, skill, or courage. Effort is the vigorous or determined attempt or a strenuous physical or mental exertion. Skill is the ability to do something well. Courage is defined as the ability to do something that frightens one and having strength in the face of pain and grief. The dictionary defines a hero as someone admired for their courage and outstanding achievements. Feeling pride or satisfaction in one’s own or another’s achievements is how the word “proud” is defined. “Proud Mary” is the perfect name for #275 and her driver, Mary Rife McCally. She is truly a hero for the sport, women, and me.
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Mary Rife
Fan
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| 02 Oct 2009 05:03 PM |
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 I am really SORRY to make so many upset with the Proud Mary, that was once a Top Fuel Hydro. At one time this Boat did run 206 With A 426 and 2 speed and all the good stuff for that time. Those times are gone!! The boat now has a STOCK 392 with a 671 blower on it. I really don't think it would go over 140. We will never know, it is a steel block and I do not have deep pockets. All I wanted to do was do a little burn out. |
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mark christensen
Crew
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| 05 Oct 2009 01:20 AM |
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mary it was nice to see you and talk with ya in long beach the boat looks like it did in the old days nice job the wife and I love the shrits take care mark |
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Mary Rife
Fan
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| 05 Oct 2009 07:33 AM |
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Mark it was really great to see you, you sure look like your Dad!! It was so neat to just be back at the beach. The Reunion was one big success.
Thank you for the comment on the boat.
The Proud Mary boat is a cackle boat now.
Mike Kuhl set the fuel system up just to cackle like the Nostalgia fuel cars. A small burn out is all she can do with out burning it up. |
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Duane Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 07 Oct 2009 09:19 PM |
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Mary, cackle or blistering the quarter mile it is realy nice to have you here to help preserve the past history of drag boat racing. It has been a true honor to meet you and look forward to seeing you again soon. |
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Mary Rife
Fan
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| 08 Oct 2009 04:09 PM |
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Duane..Thank you so much. |
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