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Old 02-06-2015 | 01:15 AM
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Yeah like mid summer when no ones around, and they can't give rooms away.

Don't get me wrong, I like the "area" and have plenty of friends living there. But not one of them knew anything about the race before I said I'll be in town next weekend. Plus we got bittched at 3 separate times by the Sheriffs dept that week for speeding or making a wake. All while idling... Actually told the last guy, "I idle at 7mph, maybe you should just tow me around then." Luckily someone on a jet ski went blasting by and saved me from a boarding. LOL
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Old 02-06-2015 | 06:54 PM
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The police presence in the pit was ridiculous and very costly to the promoter, same as the fire rescue.
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Old 02-06-2015 | 07:31 PM
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Yeah and this guy was 17 and drunk as.....[ATTACH=CONFIG]536660[/ATTACH]
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Old 02-07-2015 | 06:59 AM
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Wait a sec. I live in englewood and have been racing for a long time not all of use are farting dust!!
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Old 02-07-2015 | 09:40 AM
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Joking , but have you checked ? ........
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Old 02-09-2015 | 02:23 PM
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No i was working with Sbi on that site and it was a nightmare.

Work?............................ Frank you are a very funny guy
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Old 02-09-2015 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Saratoga Stamped
Work?............................ Frank you are a very funny guy
Not as funny as you Doc, I'm not there yet.

Looks like the poker run was a huge success congratulations. From the pics I looked at, great group, and lots of fun.

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Old 02-23-2015 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Xtremeracing
Restaurants and hotels did well , the main issue is the city wants a later date. That doesnt work with SBI schedule....
Wouldn't the city refusing to fund the race be the main issue and not over the date ?

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Yup the race is off the schedule. You are correct the promoters had to push hard last yr to get funded. This year the City refused to fund the race and the promoters had no support from from local business or residents. Actually the resident are against it and lobbied againt it, not something they want on Englewood Beach.
Reading your post most were against having a race there but isn't there a race there in Nov 2015?
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Old 02-23-2015 | 02:15 PM
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The race in 2015 is with a different organization (OPA) AND a different promoter.
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Old 02-24-2015 | 10:43 PM
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It might be a better fit for OPA the pits were very tight for SBI. Also i think the city will be more receptive to the race in Nov.
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