heres the famos snake pic

---

Hellbound Train Racing

Nice pics Vince, post one of mine brother.  Thanks again for the contribution, the rescue meals sponsor balance is now at 225.00.

Fellow racers lets continue to show our support for the IHBA Rescue guys having some extra chow money in their pockets. 

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

<!-- Edit -->

Post Edited (Trick Pony) : 6/9/2005 4:36:20 AM GMT

Here ya are Jeff.  This if I remember right this was your 8.75 to Sam's 8.74.

 

 

---

Hellbound Train Racing

If that snake is in any way tied to the rescue sponsorship/donation funds; disregard everything; we'll eat government cheese and peanut butter and WALK to Chowchilla! WTF is the deal with you guys and snakes anyway? Why in the H would you want to even be in the same COUNTY as a snake, let alone hold one up by your head??? Someone has a freaking screw loose. BTW, I see that the only one in this picture who thinks this is cool is Sparky's twin brother in the background. Explain that!

---

Paul Hosler

Well I have to say that I'm very disapointed with Hos' response to our "Sponsor Snake". I guess things dont always work out the way that you hoped they would.  Duane and I were going to suprise rescue with snake tacos on Friday at lunch during test and tune.  Furthermore we were going to have Rescue head bands made from the snake skin and present them to Rescue to wear on saturday in honor of Rescue, oh well  .

Actually I have to admit that I'm afraid of snakes. I was about half lit at the show and shine and some guy walked up and asked if I would take a photo with his snake.  He assured me that the snake would not bite me.  Photographs can be deceiving because I was scared $hitless.  Thats why my son Aaron posted this and called it the famous snake pic.

First I have to thank Charlie and sparky for helping me with the purse money. So many people kicked in, and it really showed me how many people care. I can not thank every one enough for the help.I feel really bad for my friend Paul Madill, from Austrailia. They stole about $1500 in cash from him, and his Passport. In total numbers, we lost about $6000.00. To top it off, they got the key to my trailer. I really want this person to return to my pit. The sad part about this is, I believe this person that did this is a crew member for another P.E team. We did get some prints, but proving this is another thing. Bottom line is this, Karma Kills, and bad karma is coming soon. I used to keep everthing in our pits open for any racer, tools , parts, ext. NO MORE of that. I have a completely different outlook on this. I am ruined.I want to thank Duane Sims for the extra help with the purse money, as well as Erick Sanders. You guys keep me going. And as for mr Hagberg, your speech about coming after me, I wish you the best of luck.

Joe,

I really think you should enlighten us on the information you have gathered. It sounds like you may know who did this. And as far as Hagberg coming after you. ............One runner up finish is not gonna cut it. Good luck in Chowchilla Joe and thanks for the inspection plate.

Tony

---

Jeff that would be CDBA. And Hos it can't be my twin my family is allergic to floral shirts. Sparky

---

CDBA 1

<!-- Edit -->

Post Edited (Sparks) : 6/13/2005 7:38:52 AM GMT

Maggie thank you and Sammie very much for the generous contribution of 75.00.  My address is at 31034 Highway 33 in Tracy Ca. 95304, the nearest cross street is Albert Lane.  If you Fed x it give them my cell number 510 915-9491, so they dont get lost again.  This puts our rescue sponsorship at 350.00.    

Last call for the Rescue Sponsorship. Vince alias Stix has kicked in an additional 25.00 which brings our total to 375.00. If someone can kick in the last 25.00, we can present rescue with $ 400.00 for their Chowchilla meals sponsorship.  I will post all of the contributors toninght and be heading out in the morning to Chowchilla.  Thanks Jeff...

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

Thank you eyerone that contributed because we met our goal of 400.00 for the Rescue Meals Sponsorship.  One of my new sponsors, Goodwin Construction in Napa kicked in the last 25.00. Again we will present the 400.00 to Team rescue on Friday night at the mini show and shine down town. Please come by my pit with your contribututions or maybe even better lets get togeather at the show and shine.  Thanks again to all of you its nice to know that we can help to make a diffrence...  "EDIT" Duane just kicked in an additional 25.00 which puts us at 425.00.  Thanks Duane 

just got home from Chowchilla, had a great time! I will be posting some pix in a couple days....

Congradulations to David Reswick "Suicidal Tendancies" for taking home the T/E win and to Alan Asbe "Asbe Racing" for the runner-up.

Congradulations to Jerry Garner "High Noon" for taking home the P/E win and to Allen Forsyth "Animal Instinct" for the runner-up.

I was running to fast all weekend and slowed the boat down to much Sunday morning, going out to brother Vince alias Stix in the first round. Vince went three rounds and is still leading the points in T/E.  I will try to get the rest of the bracket results from Duane and will post them.  As always it was nice seeing Duane and Mark at the race.  It was also nice meeting Sparky, President of the CDBA. 

Thanks again to everyone that contributed to the Rescue meals sponsorship.  I gave about 500.00 to Hos on Saturday night after the drivers meeting. The show and shine was cancelled Friday night.  It was fun hanging out with the rescue guys on Thursday night and the food was great too. 

Plumb nuts didnt run on Sunday due to cracks being detected in the struts. Jerry and his crew are great guys and had the day off on Sunday.    

Congradulations to master Fin for winning the K boat races, the alcohol flat was also hauling the mail.  It was also nice meeting Billy B.  My son Aaron will be posting some photos from our pit in a couple days.  Congradulations to Sean Lipinske forthe PCE win...

As to the Lance Matty tragedy, I dont know what to say. As everyone we were devastated when we heard about the accident.  Lance was a great guy with a heart of gold and we will all miss him.  Hats off to Dave Lipinski for running King Kong's boat number and bringing Kong out to the track for display.  Dave also purchased a reef so everyone could pay their respects. If anyone knows what hospital Christina is at please contact me, 510 915-9491.  

 

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

<!-- Edit -->

Post Edited (Trick Pony) : 6/21/2005 12:52:41 AM GMT

Jeff,
it was great meeting you guy's at the rescue Island "Oysterfest"
When you get the info about Christina would you please p/m and let me know.
Thanks,
Eddie

---

Eddie Knox Racing

Hey Eddie, we met so many new people this weekend I'm sorry that I left you out of my last post.  Your alot of fun and a class guy with an awesome boat.  I still get a kick out of asking your kids if they were  problem children.  Its nice to see a fuel guy posting on our brackets thread.  I did find out some info about Christina from Frank with Blue Thunder.  Out of respect I'll let the family post the updates and information that they want released.  I'll send you a P M. 

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

Hey hasbeen, sure was nice to see you guys lay that last pass down. Looks like you guys are real close on getting that bad kid down the track!!!

Hey Jeff you should keep it going and come up to Oregon with us. Had a good time and thanks for the cold ones.

Heartbeat racing team would like to send our thoughts and condolenses out to the Matty family and team. I'm sure the dragboat community if asked will help in any way!!!

---

Hellbound Train Racing

Trick Pony Pix!

now for the pix of the girls!

 here is a pic of my beautiful girlfriend Jen so NO disrespect!

Cool chow pics son, thank you for posting them Aaron. 

As to the rest of the bracket results, congradulations to Bob Prigmore for taking home the M/E win and to John Douglas for the runner-up. 

Congradulations to Roger Sayles for taking home the S/E win and Ron Baker for the runner-up.  

Mike thats my sons girlfriend.  Ive never met you but see alot of your posts. I wish you would come by our pit. I know Sean from our cowboy days... 

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

Jeff,

I thought that we had met before... (but I guess my bro only pointed me out to you a few times)
I've seen you running around town (Livermore) or driving on I580 between Pleasanton and Livermore from time to time. If you are in those areas and hear someone "honk" and wave (with more than just the "middle finger") at you, it may be me.
I will stop by at your pit and introduce myself at the next race!!!

Mike

---

Mike Barnes
"Physi-COLE Attraction"
PE / TAF# 316 (RETIRED)

"Animal Instinct"
PE# 207

24 hours in a day
24 beers in a case
It ain't no coincidence

Thanks for the encourging words Jen, alias Trick Pony Girl.  Your by far our prettiest Trick Pony Girl ever and always will be.  We'll start tuning our motor instead of bagging and hopefully start kicking some a$$ as brother Vince would say...

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

"Calling brother Vince..."  Gee Vince just because you took me out the first round at Chow town, you could at least return my phone call... Just remember win or loose were sister teams so dont count us out we'll get it fingered out...

Misplaced my phone since chowtown. Found it last night under the seat of the dooley. I'll give you a hollar and see what the good word is!!!

---

Hellbound Train Racing

I just want to wish Master Fin alias Tony Scarlota a happy 38th Birthday.  I never thought I would look up to someone younger than myself.  There has been alot of great drivers in the past but were racing with a living legend...

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

He is Still a puppy!!! Happy B-Day Tony.

---

 

 

Jeff, thanks for the kind words. There are plenty of people in here that have been around the block a time or two. Ron Sapp for instance, he built the block!

---

Brother Vince, alias Stix is leading the points in our T/E class and is racing this weekend at the CDBA Summer Clash in Oregon with Sparky and the boys. I'm just sitting home watering the piss out of my new lawn watching the grass grow.      I will try to get some of the results from Vince...   

Snark911 posted the bracket results from the CDBA race on race updates.  Those CDBA boys have been kicking some serious A$$ this year.  Congradulations to the Crapshoot team for taking home another win.   I'm still waiting to hear from Vince, I hope you went a few rounds to keep the points going...

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

Well it was an interesting weekend. Ended up replacing the complete lower end of the V-drive Saturday night due to it popping out of gear both passes in qualifing. I ended up the slow boat with a 8.978 which allowed me to run Jeff Vail and I thought we had him and made a rookie mistake by getting out of it at the finish to allow Jeff to beat me by .008. For some reason my distributor slid up and it starting missing during the run and found no oil pressure at the top end. I have to tear the motor down to inspect bearings. Needless to say it was a tuff weekend for us but I thought CDBA did a good job and treated us well and definitely enjoy their hospitality!!!!

Vince the good news is that your still in first place and had a safe weekend.  You'll re-group and kick some but in Texas.  Some guy named Vince took me out the first round at Chow town because I backed out to early. Sounds like a coincidence.

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

Hey any Nor Cal boys going to the boat bash this weekend at Modesto Resavoir ???

Jeff,

I'd love to go, but will be at NHRA @ Sears Point/Infineon this weekend!!

---

Mike Barnes
"Physi-COLE Attraction"
PE / TAF# 316 (RETIRED)

"Animal Instinct"
PE# 207

24 hours in a day
24 beers in a case
It ain't no coincidence

Well I didnt make it to the boat bash but did manage to pick up an Ellis dolly trailer from Joe Mierkey today in Pinole.  What a guy Joe is, he not only gave me a great deal but is allowing me to pay him in three installments.  I'm just getting a little closer to being able to get my inclosed trailer.  It would be nice to attend at least one of the out of state big shows... 

Joe M just bought the former Mighty Mouse Pro Mod boat and what a piece of work it is, just beautiful. For anyone that doesnt know Joe he runs TAH at Bako and is used to running 6:30s in an open boat.  

It was also nice running into Joe Shelfo and Joe senior today at Joe M's place. It appears Joe is doing some capsule shopping... 

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

<!-- Edit -->

Post Edited (Trick Pony) : 7/31/2005 3:28:11 PM GMT

Right on Jeff!!!  I guess we'll be seeing you at the World Finals then???????

Actually Vince I'll probably to be lucky to even make it to Bakersfield during September.  My finances kind of $uck right now. Ive almost completed my home projects for the year and will have to see how things go. I bought the dolly trailer to get the ball rolling for next year to try to get an enclosed trailer.         

As to you my friend your still leading the points in T/E and are due to kick some a$$ at Marble Falls.  I hope that everything is alright with your motor brother Vince.  Good luck to you and have Renee call me with some updates, no exscuses...  

My racing interest lately has been little Christina and praise the lord she's doing as well as can be exspected...      

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

<!-- Edit -->

Post Edited (Trick Pony) : 8/7/2005 5:30:04 PM GMT

Fired the boat up one last time last night.  Contemplated taking it out for a hot lap but decided against it.  Everything seemed good.  Had 60 lbs of oil pressure at idle with the oil temp above 180. 

Your the man brother Vince I'm glad you got your machine back togeather and running.  When are you leaving for Marble Falls???  Say hello to your mom and dad for me.  Is your dad running that race....

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

Ya better be in bakersfield.

I'll tell them for ya.  No the old man's staying home.  Dexter kind of kicked our A$$ all the way around.  He might try and go to the finals but that's about it for the year!!!   Anyways I'll be leaving around 3 or so wednsday after noon.  Should put us in Marble falls by 1 or so that next day.  Wish I could leave earlier but it's hard enough to get this amount of time off!!  Jeff I'll give you a hollar before I head out.

---

Hellbound Train Racing

Jeff here's some pics.

---

Eat California Oranges

Hey Robert the boat definately doesnt look to wet, LOL.  Actually it looks like your riding the tail. If the boat wants to lift on the big end and you cant get out of the plate, sounds like you do need a little more down plate as we discused on the phone. Hopefully the motor is not to far back and you can get someone to adjust the plate so she'll set in the way that you want.  I'll give you a call this week and thanks for sharing the pics...

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E

Calling brother Vince, just wondering how you and Alan did at the race.  I know you guys didnt make the finals but was hoping you both went some rounds to keep the points race going...

Jeff, i got my plates adj. man were they high, thanks to bobby hewitt he explained it pretty good to me. We will test this week prob. thursday evening, cant wed the wife wants me to take her to dinner since its our 20th anni

Right on Robert I'm happy to hear you got the plates adjusted. That would explain why the boat was still trying to lift on the big end. Be careful anyway with the new setup until you get used to it. Let me know how the boats rides.  Happy Anniversary...

---

"Just do it" 557 T/E