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10/14/2008 10:33 AM  
So we know Ron Braaksma is bringing out the Madness Top Fuel Hydro, Who else is going the NJBA Nationals this weekend?

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10/14/2008 5:14 PM  
Well Madness is Packed and Ready to Go.And I know Mike Torgenson is going to bring Big Red and is also driving the Chump Change Boat.

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10/15/2008 2:19 PM  
Looks like we have some more contingency prizes for the winners of the 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 brackets again, like last month.
I willl also be giving out a cd to each of the winners in these 4 classes, and runner-ups will be receiving an 11 x 17 enlargement of their choice of pics from the Finals race.

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10/15/2008 2:45 PM  
As of right now we plan on making the journey north tomorrow morning. Had a crew shortage but I think we'll be okay. See everyone there!!!

Thanks for the contingencies!!!

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10/18/2008 10:35 AM  
Well Laurie and I are finally here and was just told Rex will be in the driver's seat of the Madness boat. We will be posting and updates throughout the day.

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10/18/2008 12:59 PM  
Rex just called, I guess he made a half track for Ron. He said it left pretty hard but went into serious vibration at about the 1/8th.
How's that for sportsmanship???? One pro helping out another!!
By the way, Rex YOUR FIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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10/18/2008 3:25 PM  
Here is Rex'x launch






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10/18/2008 6:31 PM  
Is madness a twin screw or a single?
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10/18/2008 6:52 PM  
Twin screw
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10/18/2008 9:40 PM  
Yes it is a copy of the same dever hydro twin screww that became well known in 2004 as the 4.90 TFH bracket boat. From the looks of the two runs today the new boat will be a 4.90 bracket boat once again.

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10/20/2008 8:08 AM  
Well I had a great time, We know how to Adjust the boat to fix the Vibration,Plus the updates are all done to IHBA Specs.Plus the Super driving Job by Rex Childress not to mention his cooking. Humm A driver who can cook and Drive in any situation.The boat will haul butt.
Looks Like we have a winner again.
NJBA where do I start the nicest people around the clocks perfect the pitting perfect.
NJBA bent over backwards for us and we appreciate all of it.All in All a perfect weekend for us.


This from Ron Braaksma
gotta tell ya personally i had one of the best times this weekend ive had in a long time, the njba and their entire staff were so kind as to let us come and be a part of that. they and all their members and all the fans were just so kind and made us feel so welcome. we were lucky enough to hire rex and his staff to take care of all our meals over the weekend and MY GOD can they cook or what. i was amazed how quick the boat responded and ran to the 1/8 as far off as the motor was.no dout we got a hot rod that can compete at anytime with anyone out there.as far as who will drive it when we get to go again? i will if i have to BUT as far as rex? ITS ALL HIS if he and his wife would like. that is one good driver and person.as far as mrs childress goes? huh she gets a limo to come to the track as long as shes bringin that pasta salad! dam that was good! anyways : thanks again njba, their members, the fans,and everyone who made this weekend so enjoyably. R.B.

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10/20/2008 9:27 AM  
It almost sounds like we will need to add a Driver roll call and what boat he or she will be driving in Phoenix at the world finals ? Let me start with two: Problem Child : Madness : I'm glad to here the Madness team had such a great time !!!! Hope to see you in November !

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10/20/2008 9:55 AM  
Man what a great weekend!!  Glad to see Madness back in action!! 

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10/20/2008 11:49 AM  
Ron,
It was great to see you at the race. It never ceases to amaze me how much information T-Rex is able to provide when he returns from a pass.  
I promised the girls who were selling your t-shirts I would be back to buy a couple of shirts.  I even gave them some of the chocolate cake I always bring to the races for Tracy and others to enjoy.  Needless to say you were packed up and gone before I made it back for the shirts. I hope you make it back in March for more testing. The Madness Team is a "Fan Favorite" and it does look like you have yourself another 4.90 bracket boat.

Take care,

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10/20/2008 11:53 AM  
What happened???

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10/20/2008 1:52 PM  
Posted By TopWop on 10/20/2008 11:53 AM
What happened???

What do you mean brother Bruce?

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10/20/2008 2:52 PM  
Posted By Brad Myers on 10/20/2008 1:52 PM
Posted By TopWop on 10/20/2008 11:53 AM
What happened???

What do you mean brother Bruce?

Brad How's it going...On my screen I'm seeing something superimposed on the screen that jumbles up the type of two posts... Might be something with the computer I'm on at the moment...I'm over at a friends place.

BTW Duane said you may be attending the WF's....Say it's so because it's an excellent chance that I'll be there helping T-Rex out...

Take care

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10/20/2008 4:05 PM  
I have the same issue Top Wop .

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10/20/2008 4:43 PM  

Would someone that this is happening to please have the window open and press Alt and the Prt Scr/Sys RQ keys at the same time and send me a snapshot image of what you are seeing.

or

Go to http://DBSims.com and click on the Go To Assist link, sign in and let me take a look at what you are seeing please!

Go To Assist is a tool I use at work for working on remote comupters it is harmless and you have full control over its use and I can see everything you see in real time.

It is now 4:36 PM and I will be available until 9 PM tonight.

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10/20/2008 4:47 PM  
Posted By Tod on 10/20/2008 4:05 PM
I have the same issue Top Wop .


Tod, Now I'm on my laptop and everything has cleared up....???? Maybe it's a desktop vs. laptop thing???? Go Figure...Anyway I hope Brad's pc is working. After all of the time we've talked here or on the phone it looks like we may actually get a chance to break open several cold ones while at the same race...

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