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March 25, 2010 at
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I am going to go to Williams Grove for the first time in July. I can go to a regular show or change my plans an see an outlaw show. Was wondering what would be the best to see, where to sit and how early that I should get there. I am coming from Calif. and just want to see a good show. Thanks
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March 25, 2010 at
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You can save yourself a lot of money by going to the races at Chico or Placerville! 
TSA...It's not a GROPE...it's a Freedom Pat!
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March 25, 2010 at
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Any date in July and are you committed to July only?
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March 25, 2010 at
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Some Speedweek dates:
Thursday July 1 - Lincoln
Friday July 2 - Williams Grove Smith Memorial
Saturday July 3 - Port Royal
Sunday July 4 - Selinsgrove Opperman Memorial
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March 25, 2010 at
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If you are looking for atmosphere, go to an outlaw show. There is always a buzz in the air when the WoO comes to Williams Grove. The place is usually packed. You may or may not see a good race. If you want to see better racing, come for a regular show. The Big Dogs usually start in the middle of the pack due to handicapping. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
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March 25, 2010 at
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Hey Beerhill Gang, I will be there on the weekend of either the 17th or the 24th of July.
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March 25, 2010 at
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March 25, 2010 at
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As you probably know, there is a lot of history at Williams Grove and the area. The depth of car quality is second to none for a weekly show.
The first time I went it was the coldest race I'd ever been to and stuck it out. Glad I did.
As a bonus, you can take a tour of Gettysburg and the battlefields which is very interesting.
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March 25, 2010 at
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Reply to:
Posted By: origopnwhlr on March 25 2010 at 03:45:23 PM
You can save yourself a lot of money by going to the races at Chico or Placerville!
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Lol!
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March 25, 2010 at
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There's also a racing museum close to there that is pretty neat to visit. Can't remember the name though.
www.harleytrikes.com
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March 25, 2010 at
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I went there last year for the first time during the Keystone Cup, was awesome.
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March 25, 2010 at
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I am gonna suggest the 16th. 410 Time Trials and 358's are on the card. The crowd will be a little lighter due to the fact that the WoO's are there the following week. That way you can venture around to different vantage points throughout the night. The atmosphere is nice for the WoO shows, but can be just as annoying as well. Either way, I'm sure you'll have fun.
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March 25, 2010 at
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Posted By: Kool Trikes on March 25 2010 at 05:16:03 PM
There's also a racing museum close to there that is pretty neat to visit. Can't remember the name though.
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www.emmr.org
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March 25, 2010 at
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Posted By: Beerhill Gang on March 25 2010 at 03:58:57 PM
Some Speedweek dates:
Thursday July 1 - Lincoln
Friday July 2 - Williams Grove Smith Memorial
Saturday July 3 - Port Royal
Sunday July 4 - Selinsgrove Opperman Memorial
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Now that would be a sweet week to be out there!
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March 25, 2010 at
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Posted By: Berts26 on March 25 2010 at 07:40:59 PM
www.emmr.org
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Thank you! I think that place is a must see for anyone that appreciates racing in any form. What an impressive collection of racing history they have in a very unassuming building nestled in the countryside.
www.harleytrikes.com
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March 25, 2010 at
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Video from all the tracks mentioned (all found on youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wUVXgxeLZc (maybe the best race I've ever seen)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If-V0XO-mpo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jZUaoyuAJc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIxKChJN3B4&feature=related
I highly advise coming to PA for the speedweek shows its the best time of the year.
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March 26, 2010 at
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Posted By: pintail on March 25 2010 at 03:38:20 PM
I am going to go to Williams Grove for the first time in July. I can go to a regular show or change my plans an see an outlaw show. Was wondering what would be the best to see, where to sit and how early that I should get there. I am coming from Calif. and just want to see a good show. Thanks
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Why would you not go to a WoO show if u could?? It would just mean there are that many more good cars there...I think a lot of those guys run with the outlaws when they come to town. I would def. go when the outlaws were there! Good Luck, Have a fun trip...It should be a blast!
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March 26, 2010 at
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This thread has got me so Geeked Up that I'll be taking in tonights festivities...
Hopefully I'll bump into Mr. Tic Tac, themouth, Beer friends and 410's, Matt Vores or whatever the phuck he's going by these days...
God and Irony, how could you not love it...............
Opinions may vary...
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March 26, 2010 at
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I agree that the cherry popping of the Cow Palace should occur at a WoO show..................
Opinions may vary...
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March 26, 2010 at
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Many many thanks. That first Lincoln show just justified my entire month's Comcast bill. Lincoln is so awsome when the place is tacky. Had it rained that nite or did they actually water it that well?
Luna's Ford engine style that won 2 WoO titles and 3
Kings Royals before a weight rule against the best EVER
in their prime and now DOMINATES super dirt late model
racing is no longer allowed/wanted in a WoO sprint
car.... Was Luna a miracle worker?
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March 26, 2010 at
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depends, if you are $ conscious then go to the reg show. for 12$ best money you will ever spend. if not go to WoO show. watching pa locals against the WoO is always good. either way, i am sure you will enjoy it. beer hill is a nice place to sit, great view. (third turn).
richard
The nine scariest words in the english language
are ,"i'm from the government and i'm here to help" -
Ronald Reagan
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