Same old for me, hoping some driver improvements will lead to more winning. I do like the idea they are having a gamblers race opening day.

New car but it might not be ready for opening day. Imagine that

Now that the car is finished, I may actually try and race it. How's that for something new!

Don't rush it tom, you may have forgot to polish something.

Russ, can't wait to see the new ride.

I finally got all my paint and supplies and hope to get that done soon. Maybe i'll be ready in a couple more years...

Nothing left to polish but the drving skills,(or lack there of)
Get your car done, i want to see if it actually exists

yes i'm bored stuck to my couch and i had plenty of time to make this... i couldn't resist...

Very cool Ratty!

Russ, yep, pretty tough to imagine! I can't wait to see the new ride though.

Tommy, 'bout time! Figure out a shifter for it?

Nick, I'm with Tom.... I want to see if the car exists!

Don't forget, at the banquet this Saturday, bring some cash so you can buy tickets for the all the awesome prize baskets! Baskets have been donated by many generous folks, and the chinese auction will benefit the Thinking Of Nikki Foundation.

Also - congrats to Mia Tedesco, getting the runner up in Super Comp at the Gainesville FL divisional this past weekend!

Thats about as close to the truth as you can get ratty. Good job !

Lets see...new motor...new paint...all the safety equipment installed(fire system,chute and diaper)...new brakes(4 wheel Wilwood discs)...new cert.

Should translate to mid to high 8's in a car that stops at PRP...

freshening everything up...not changing anything tho. adding a vac pump and an alternator. oh yea...and a CAGE! no more sand lol

Just peak in the garage to make sure she is still on the trailer every now and then. Can be ready to race in under an hour!!

Reminder about the banquet: BRING MONEY!!! As in, CASH!!! Not just to buy tickets for the prize baskets to be given away in the chinese auction, but I will also be doing a LIVE auction, highest bidder wins, for these 2 items:
Penguins jersey (donated by Lorraine Crispin and Bob Brehm)
Schooled By Scotty classroom entry (donated by Scotty Richardson)

This is simply an awesome list of baskets, both in their number, and in the donors' generosity. This is one of the reason I love being a drag racer, and love being part of the PRP racer family.

Kristi Clark - Massage basket with one hour massage gift card

Judy Hagerman - Bakers Delight Basket

Joe Seneca - Regulation size Thinking of Nikki cornhole set

Deanna Thomas - M & M Basket

NSG Construction/Butler Family - Movie Night Basket

Kelly Meinert - Party Lite/Angel Candle Basket

Downey Family - Pasta and Liquor Basket

The Silver Mine(Larry Serenari) - Lionel Train Set

Grabiak Chevrolet/Grabiak Performance Center - $25 gift card, shirt and car detailing items.

Rizzos - Spaghetti Sauce

Christine Brewer - Pirate Tickets/Bath & Body Basket

Carlie Rud ick - Bath & Body Baskets & Gift Cards

Nurse Amanda - Avon Basket

Ross Family - Lottery Basket

Danielle Repko - Scentsy Basket

Superior Utility Excavating - Money Lantern/Bear Lottery Basket

Cindy Deniker - Jewelry Baskets w/Costume Jewelry

Bob Brehm - John Force Diecast Car

Murphy’s Bar Johnstown - T-Shirts and Gift Card

RJ’s Heating & Cooling - Flower Arrangement and Gift Cards

Lindsay Clark - Delallo Basket

Watson Family/Laurel Valley Graphics - Gift Card Tray/Kids Bubble Toys Basket

Megan Trice - Uppercase Living Basket

Roadhouse Pizza & 6 packs - Romantic Evening Basket/Bud Light Basket

Larry Lewis - Steeler Basket

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Originally posted by ChuckT:
8 weeks to opening day... anybody out there doing anything new, different? Same old heap for me, just hope I'm ready to knock the rust off come April 14.

new car


& new pit spot (kinda sucks 'cause I was pretty attached to the old one, but stiil a good view from the new one)

Larry, all that work paid off! Nice car!

Add another basket to the list - Tony and Carmen/Ionadi Auto Sales have donated 2 $50 gift certificates to The Lamplighter!

So remember to crack open that piggy bank, cash in the change under the couch cushions, scrap some metal or pop cans, whatever it takes to bring some paper money tomorrow at the banquet, and help support a great cause, the Thinking of Nikki Foundation.

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Thinking of Nikki Foundation
WOW!! AWESOME!! AMAZING!! That is all I can say about the money raised at the PRP Banquet last night. ***$4200.00*** I want to thank everyone who donated and also everyone who participated in the 50/50 and the Auctions. Here is a list of people to thank and I sure hope I didn't forgot anyone...
Lorraine Crispin
Bob Brehm
Scotty Richardson
Christine Brewer
Jay Grabiak
Bryan Barger
Kristi Clark
Judy Hagerman
Joe Seneca
Deanna Thomas
NSG Construction/Butler Family
Kelly Meinert
Downey Family
The Silver Mine(Larry Serenari)
Grabiak Chevrolet/Grabiak Performance Center
Rizzos
Carlie Ru****
Nurse Amanda
Ross Family
Danielle Repko
Superior Utility Excavating
Cindy Deniker
Murphy’s Bar
RJ’s Heating & Cooling
Lindsay Clark
Watson Family/Laurel Valley Graphics
Megan Trice
Roadhouse Pizza & 6 packs
Larry Lewis
Pittsburgh Raceway Park
Tony/Carmen/Ionadi Auto Sales
Fox's Pizza Den
Giant Eagle
Chick-fil-A
Fun Party Store
West Central Equipment
**THINKING OF THE KIDS ALWAYS!!!**

Happy birthday to my BFF, Brianna Casini!

New "big" hammer for the Camaro. Probably won't see the Malibu again this season.

Chuck you did another great job on the mic at the racers banquet Saturday night.

Thanks for the kind words, John. I appreciate it.