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posted October 16, 2009 09:30 AM
Oct 09 Texas Mile Updates and pics
I heard second hand the crosswinds are brutal.............30mph at times.
I also heard Dough ran in the upper 160's on BrendaSue's ZX-11
Karl has run 199 on the old green 00 ZX-12.
The wind must be rough, I hope it calms down this afternoon or early Sat morning when the temps are cooler.
Other than the wind the weather is superb, cool and sunny/partly cloudy.
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posted October 16, 2009 09:38 AM
Thanks for the update!! 
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posted October 16, 2009 01:11 PM
thx for info !
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posted October 16, 2009 02:06 PM
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Just talked to Karl. He went 201 and Doug went 202 on Karl's bike. Maybe vice versa. I can't remember.
He said after his run one side of the rear tire was scuffed and the other side looked like brand new.  I guess he was really leaning it.
The wind is coming straight across the track at 30+ MPH he said. Also told me it is about 85 degrees right now. He said he is done for the day. Too windy. That's all the news I have for now.
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posted October 16, 2009 02:31 PM
Sunday looks like the best day, wind-wise. Still, very respectable to run over 200 in those kinds of crosswinds.
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posted October 16, 2009 03:42 PM
wind at nearby airport recording 14-19mph straight crosswind, gusting to 30, many bikes not running in the morning more in the afternoon.
On my heap, i got 201.8, doug 201.6. Wind difference for sure.
Mike Hooks got 199.6 on a stock cc, built Busa.
I've been coming to the Texas Mile since it started in Oct 2003, and never seen this.
strangely the very heavy cross winds did not feel hard to ride in (other than being tipped over big time).
It's safe, but probably not for your first rodeo.
Sat is supposed to be better.
I'm figuring this is pay back for Loring's tailwind 
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posted October 17, 2009 03:38 AM
Edited By: Texas12R on 17 Oct 2009 11:46
I'm waving the dead headless chicken while wearing
the full headress of the local Vodo witchdoctor ....
So the wind will be at your back.....
Oh I also contacted a friend at Groom Lake
he's scheduled a large drop of Karls anti-JuJu dust
in 15 mins... so today should be a Great Day!!!
GO TFA!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted October 17, 2009 12:05 PM
i cross my fingers !!
go go go TFA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted October 17, 2009 07:02 PM
Go TFA!!!! GO!!!! I hope you guys have good weather tommorow!, hey how was the chinese buffet tonight...
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posted October 17, 2009 08:40 PM
Rich thank you, lost cash on my way to the Mile and Rich bail me out. I will pay you back.
Karl, it was nice to see you and your family again. 205mph with that wind, not bad. I will see you in March.
Brenda, nice meeting, you know that 1/4 is next. Keep in touch.
Mr.Meyers when I grow up I want to be like you. My pleasure meeting you.
And Team Fat Ass, thank you, will see you in March.
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posted October 18, 2009 05:38 AM
I wonder how things are going for Dean?
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posted October 18, 2009 06:44 AM
BrendaSue looks great!!!! You go girl!!! Give us an update on her speed!!
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posted October 18, 2009 12:26 PM
You can really see how happy Brenda looks even with her helmet on! Welcome to the addiction!!!!!!!!
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posted October 18, 2009 06:29 PM
A couple of pics
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posted October 18, 2009 10:07 PM
THX !!!
for the nice pics !!!!!!!!!!!
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posted October 19, 2009 05:47 AM
I had a great time, such a nice facility, professionally run, great meet.
Now I have to scramble to get ready for a conference, leaving tomorrow night, lots to do.
Again, great pics Gary.
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posted October 19, 2009 05:48 AM
Hey...how about some final mph #'s for everyone??
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posted October 19, 2009 06:09 AM
Edited By: entropy on 19 Oct 2009 16:43
I did not get time to right stuff down so please correct me if I am wrong
Guthrie's bike with shane on 259
Ben 251
Sahne's bike 251
Dean on Turbo ZX14 226
9 Sec Jen 222ish
Karl 205.5 won the N/A ShootOut class
BrendaSue mid to upper 170's I think 177ish or so, but
that might have been with Mr. Meyer on it.
Don turbo ZX12 199ish he has been 210+ before
Mr. Meyer on turbo ZX12 212ish
Ryan tech guy...........fuel pump went bad
Russ Big turbo...........head gasket
about 4-5 others had mechanical issues as well
Mike, Bob, and Carl..................08 Busa guys all right around 200ish
Mike worked stock cc 08 Busa - 204 & change
Bob stock 08 Busa piped 196-198-ish
Marie Busa nitrous, finally got 201
The Texas Mile should post up speeds in about 6-8 months, lol.
(Gary, i added a bit - Karl)
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posted October 19, 2009 07:36 AM
Best pass in the ZX14 was 228 or 229, I didn't keep the ticket.
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posted October 19, 2009 08:06 AM
That would be "write" stuff down.
Sorry about that Dean.
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posted October 19, 2009 08:57 AM
Gary, great pix as usual!
next time you'll have yr bike , but won't have time for camera 
I gotta thank Doug Meyer, Tim Chin, Jim Gilnack, Andy, many others for all the advice. 
My heap finally is running consistently and fast enough to have fun and win me a lil money
I got a 205.5 with a 15-20mph direct sidewind, and 204 into a 7-10mph headwind
did a leakdown last night:
2 - 2.5 - 2 - 2.5
woo-HOO!!!! it survived nicely; thanks again to the guru's!!!!
In spite of the wind, this was the best Texas Mile by ... a mile.
Spectator turnout was about 3,000 maybe more, and organizers handled it perfectly.
A very large pit area is reserved for bikes, which is VERY cool. Thanks to Asst Race Director Ryan, sorry his Busa crapped the fuel pump.
I loved seeing Doug Meyer set up his ole ZX11 for Brenda, run it to 177??, then Brenda get on it, 145? 1st pass, low-mid 170's Sat & Sun.
Doug is an A-#1 class act.
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posted October 19, 2009 10:22 AM
Low-mid 170's Miss BrendaSue & just a scootch below the almighty Mr. Meyer... and all of this her first time out??!! OUT-F'N-STANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Man, between Ms Donna & Ms BrendaSue I'm starting to look like an extremely conservative puss..... um errr... wimp, yeah that's it!
Wow if you ladies aren't just impressing the hell outta me!
Way to go the rest of you TFA's too! 
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posted October 19, 2009 11:44 AM
Very very nice leak down!!!!!!!!!!!
.......................so Karl, whats next on the test agenda? I saw a litlle different
oil pressure. Any other magical things to pop HP up a little? Maybe fuel
burn rates and timing? Airbox intercooler?
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posted October 19, 2009 05:44 PM
Great pics Gary, absolutely wonderful seeing everyone again.
Too bad it is usually only every 6mos...
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posted October 19, 2009 05:52 PM
sorry I missed you guys this go around! looks like you guys had a blast!!! hope to see you in March!!!
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