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July 22, 2008 at
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The latest from Bobby Gerould's website, "HammerdownUSA.com:
By Bobby Gerould - ...The latest news from Calistoga has all kinds of periphery events surrounding the Louis Vermeil Classic August 30-31, 2008. The biggest part of the deal is the racing - given it will be the first non-wing sprint car races at the half-mile dirt track since September 28, 1985. Also on the card are the USAC Western Midgets. The return to the Louis Vermeil Classic name is a good thing. Without the pioneering Vermeil it is likely we wouldn't even know what a sprint car is in Northern California. The Vermeil Family is involved in the weekend - with Lou's son Dick making a guest appearance. Dick Vermeil was born in Calistoga. Of course he is best known for coaching the 1999 Super Bowl winning team. On Saturday afternoon at 1 PM - a wine tasting and bench racing event is planned featuring Dick Vermeil plus Sprint Car Hall of Famer LeRoy VanConett, and Calistoga Speedway heroes such as Billy Anderson, and Rendy Boldrini. As for drivers in competition - we hear that Midwest pilots such as Daron Clayton, and Jesse Hockett are confirmed. Clayton is always worth the price of admission alone. The Southern California contingent will be lead by Cory Kruseman, Mike Spencer, and Rip Williams. Nor-Cal figures to be repped by any number of the Kaeding men, Andy Forsberg, Johnny Rodriguez, and Damion Gardner. I haven't looked more forward to a non-wing sprint car race than this since the Mopar Million at Eldora a few years back. Get your tickets for just $25 (adults) (916) 863-7223. Tell `em HammerDownUSA.com sent you.
"Ralphie, Senor, muchas gracias por una mas cerveza" -
Scott Daloisio @ the PAS
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July 22, 2008 at
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boy that is a mouth full.
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July 23, 2008 at
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Posted By: Merlin on July 22 2008 at 04:23:22 PM
boy that is a mouth full.
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yes it is merlin. are you going up for the show?
"Ralphie, Senor, muchas gracias por una mas cerveza" -
Scott Daloisio @ the PAS
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July 23, 2008 at
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Merlin has donated hundreds of dollars and bought a bunch of tickets, so he'll be there!
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July 23, 2008 at
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yep wouldnt miss it for the world, I have been waiting for this race for 23 years
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July 23, 2008 at
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And a spectacular place to watch sprint car racing. Its been longer than that for me so I am really looking forward to that weekend. We moved to southern California in 1986 from Tracy and I hadn't been to Calistoga for awhile when I lived up there. GP was my favorite. Can't wait to see the USAC/CRA sprint cars on the fast 1/2 mile.
"Ralphie, Senor, muchas gracias por una mas cerveza" -
Scott Daloisio @ the PAS
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July 25, 2008 at
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Any news on the wingers Chad?
"Ralphie, Senor, muchas gracias por una mas cerveza" -
Scott Daloisio @ the PAS
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July 26, 2008 at
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Posted By: Tripcrwn on July 25 2008 at 05:18:13 PM
Any news on the wingers Chad?
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Only Brent Kaeding, Mike Benson, Jason Statler, Sparky Howard, (all past Calistoga winners), plus Terry Shank and Kyle Larson so far. Check Bobby Gerould's website for updates http://www.hammerdownusa.com/calistoga08.html
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