There is no shade in the pits. Gateways pits are all blacktop. Not sure if they allow tent camping or not. Maybe in the infield of the circle track?

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I don't know if they allow camping there or not, but there area a few camping areas right up the road from the track as there are several parks.

Ron, there are more hotels out 55 that would be closer than 64 but I am sure they are pretty booked up now.

Like 'Zilla said there is like one spot in all of the Pits that has some shade (NE side by circle track stands).

Good to see lots of slanters are gonna be at there this year, maybe the group will get a little more respect and time because of numbers.

For anyone going to St Louis, Ron Parker and the Brents(us) are staying at the Sleep Inn on I64 exit 14. I booked an extra 2 bed room and we both have an extra bed. So if anyone needs a place to crash you have it. We have 1 rm for Thurs-Sun nights and 2 for Fri-Sat.
See Ya There.
Frank

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73 Duster - Race Car
66 Dart Wagon - DD
178" FED
82 D150
All Slant powered

Depending on when I roll in on friday night I will look for you guys there.

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Sandy, it looks like Frank's done all the leg work at the Sleep Inn. I figger we hit the beach, take the place over, meet everyone, eat, drink, swap some car lies, find a moving buddy and sack out. It'll be like camp, only with flush toilets (well, I HOPE they flush........) RICK

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I talked with Steve of S& S Promotions yesterday. For those going up Thursday check-in noon to 9pm. Tech 4pm - 8pm. There is a truck race/pull something on Thursday night to watch.
Went to the local track to watch last night

Getting closer...
Sandy if you will bunk with Ron ( Ill pm you with conf code) then our rooms are gone. However there may be more Sleep Inn is 618-628-8200 rate is 2 Queen Beds NS $54.99 + tax per night.
Thanks
Frank

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73 Duster - Race Car
66 Dart Wagon - DD
178" FED
82 D150
All Slant powered

Sandy, be very afraid if Ron starts humming the song from 'Deliverance'.

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this could be a interesting Slant Race and maybe the best St louie turnout. Be there I need to whup some racers, I mean meet some new friends. Thanks Ron Parker
Bagel needs to be a poet instead of a racer, I can see it now on broadway Sir Bagel makes his debutt performance. Thanks Ron Parker







Im Thinking About St Louie

IIRC, the record for St. Louis is 14 cars.

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I guess I need to get on the computer and look a little more often. Haven't looked on the site for several months. I will have the Valiant there for the slant race. I haven't done anything but start it every two or three months since last years slant race.
I am going to bring my 72 Cuda there on Friday and Sunday if necessary to try to sell it. It was originally a slant 6, but not anymore. If anyone is looking for a good project, this one is it. It has the usual rust. It needs the rear quarters and trunk floor replaced, all else is rust free.
I am going to try to take some digital pictures this week. If anyone is interested, I will put the rest of the info. on it on the classified page here.

Hope the weather holds out.

Joel Harris

Slantzilla, do you know if there will be a Street Class at St. Louis? I haven't seen any info about the races on the track website.

Thanks,
Brian

OOPS I just looked again at the track website and found the answer to my question!

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74 Duster, 225, rear-mounted blow through turbo at 12psi boost, street/strip car
"Sixy Beast"

Ill take that last bunk.......

Im thinking if we turn up "Court TV " real loud no body will notice anything......

Ill be driving a Burgundy Roadmaster wagon with loud exhaust and an illegal load.

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Brian, be aware that Street time trials on Saturday and races on Sunday. You may get 1 time run Sunday too, but they have a ton of cars to go through.

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Thanks for the heads-up Zilla. They also list a trophy class...I wonder what the difference is between that and street class. Anyone have a guess?

Brian

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74 Duster, 225, rear-mounted blow through turbo at 12psi boost, street/strip car
"Sixy Beast"

Street class pays money and has a lot of race cars that should be in Pro.

Trophy only pays out trophies and has a lot less real race cars in it. It still time runs on Saturday and races on Sunday.

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