Daytona 5.00

[War Eagle River]

Our annual Daytona 5.00 is fast approaching, like in 5 days! Hope you all can make it, Saturday Feb. 15. If you’re wondering why 5.00. Well that’s how many miles we are going to race. That equates to approximately 377.142857143 laps. We will be keeping with the tradition of the Great American Race. Grilling HOT DOGS! Anyone in town want to join us?

[Rastas]

Love too , but I think I can swim that far.lol maybe one day!

[slothead]

Why not throw some burgers on the grille too, take a short break, then run another 182.85 laps and call it the Daytona 500? Mix in some mandatory pit stops to keep it interesting. As a kid running my own Indy 500 while listening to the race on the radio I had to do some task during a pit stop before resuming. Like filling a bottle with water without spilling or rotating tires on a spare car.

[War Eagle River]

Slothead, while we are racing, you throw some burgers on, fill a water bottle and change some tires...we will keep racing and grill some dogs!

[slothead]

Unfortunately, it will be way too cold to break out the grille up here in Maine for a few more months. Without racing buddies to do battle with I'll order a pizza (sausage and onion) and chow down on that while watching the Great American Race on TV.

The wife and I considered a trip to the Sunshine state this month to take in the top notch dirt races being held over at Volusia Speedway, but couldn't manage it this year. But, maybe next year so you might hear from me about taking you up on your offer for racers to stop by and join in the festivities. I'll even bring my own burgers and buns.

[War Eagle River]

Slothead, you just missed out!

[slothead]

What cars will you be using for the race? Scalextric Monte Carlos and Thunderbirds, or other NASCARs? Will you be posting photos?

[War Eagle River]

What cars will you be using for the race? Scalextric Monte Carlos and Thunderbirds, or other NASCARs? Will you be posting photos?

NASCAR of any era allowed. 18k s can motors. Silicone tires. Other than those specs, anything goes! Yes pics will be posted in the Club/Home Connection under the War Eagle River heading.
This will be my entry.

[slothead]

Hey, I sorta recognize that car but with slightly different sponsors. I think Austin Dillon's gonna make a black car with that number famous some day.

[War Eagle River]

It’s 3am, and Thomas and I are tuning them up!

[War Eagle River]

Hey, I sorta recognize that car but with slightly different sponsors. I think Austin Dillon's gonna make a black car with that number famous some day.

Austin, has a long, long way to go to make that #3 famous. And in my opinion, nobody will ever be able to fill The Intimidators drivers seat!

[arroldn]

What time are you starting the racing? 10 hr drive flight $163 getting there at 10 am. After taking the wife to see Patti LaBelle Friday night you think she would let me get away???

[War Eagle River]

What time are you starting the racing? 10 hr drive flight $163 getting there at 10 am. After taking the wife to see Patti LaBelle Friday night you think she would let me get away???

Green flag drops about 9:15ish am. Bring it on!!

[arroldn]

Well no way I can make the green flag. Hope you have a good crowd. Was in Louisville last Saturday for the Bullitt 500 1/24 scale. Finished 13th out of 21 drivers. My car seems to have slowed down over the 500 laps. May be time to change the motor.

[slothead]

Only a few more hours till festivities get underway for the Daytona 5.00. Up here in central Maine it's 18 degrees below zero this morning, too cold to even venture out for a hearty breakfast. I guess it will be a little warmer in the Tampa area.

Best wishes for a great race and delicious hot dogs off the grille.

[War Eagle River]

Slothead, should be about 18+52 here today! No Parkas and snowshoes for us, just boardshorts and flip flops,😁. Prepping now, crowd will roll in around 9. Will get lots of pics and maybe some video too.