NHRA - Pomona Bench Racing

[Eli]

Hotboat, Welcome to Bench Racing NHRA Style. Let's finish this year off with a fun run!

The 2013 season will conclude where it began. Regardless of the fact that the Pro Stock Motorcycle, Matt Smith, and Funny Car, John Force, NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series have been determined, these fierce competitors will still be out for speed. The Pomona racetrack typically enjoys cool *temperatures that translate into perfect racing conditions and a spectacular, no-holds-barred battle as to who will win the last race of the series.

2012 Recap: Antron Brown (Top Fuel) and Jack Beckman (Funny Car) raced to their first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world *championships. Brown suffered a heartbreaking loss in the opening round and had to wait until Brandon Bernstein upset Tony Schumacher in a thrilling final round to be crowned the champion. Beckman learned his fate one round earlier when Ron Capps lost in front of him in the semifinal round. Cruz Pedregon won the Funny Car title and, like Bernstein, became the 10th different winner in his category in 2012. Allen Johnson (Pro Stock) clinched the title by qualifying and earned his seventh win of the year. Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also clinched during *qualifying and later lost in the final round to teammate Andrew Hines.

As usual I'm rooting for my girl Courtney Force to finish with a record setting win!

Funny Car

Eli: Courtney Force
Carbon: John Force
Napanut: Fast Jack

Top Fuel

Eli: Brown
Carbon: Brittany
Napanutt: Langston

PS

Eli
Carbon
Napanutt


PSM
Eli:
Carbon: Smith
Napanutt



Pick a driver and let's race!



Please don't disclose any of the results until the event airs Pacific Standard Time...even though I'm on 314Joey's coast ;)

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[Stainless]

Cool, I will try to get some pics up of the spanking. :D

[RVRKID]

I don't think Brown has top fuel wrapped yet..

[Eli]

Cool, I will try to get some pics up of the spanking. :D

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[Eli]

I don't think Brown has top fuel wrapped yet..

You're right my bad...fixed it ;)

Wishful thinking


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[Stainless]

Wendi, hurry and grab Robert Hight before Eli changes her mind.

[Stainless]

Wendi, hurry and grab Robert Hight before Eli changes her mind.

or takes both of them for a threesome

[RVRKID]

You're right my bad...fixed it ;)

Wishful thinking


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Hey now my post doesn't make sense..lol hoping Kalitta can pull off a miracle..

[Stainless]

From Q1 yesterday;
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CH3NO2

[Stainless]

Hey now my post doesn't make sense..lol hoping Kalitta can pull off a miracle..

Your not the first one she's done that to, lol


CH3NO2

[Eli]

Hey now my post doesn't make sense..lol hoping Kalitta can pull off a miracle..

Welcome to Eli's world ;)


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[Eli]

Hey now my post doesn't make sense..lol hoping Kalitta can pull off a miracle..


Your not the first one she's done that to, lol


CH3NO2

It's usually me who doesn't make sense :)


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[Eli]

Carbon here you go...

https://vimeo.com/m/78926219

I'll post your smack talk video for you ;)


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[Stainless]

Carbon here you go...

https://vimeo.com/m/78926219

I'll post your smack talk video for you ;)























































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Apologies for the poor quality, Eli is just working with the material I gave her. It doesn't look bad as taken on my iPhone. :headscratch:


The intention was to show the membership how red her ass was after the spanking. :D

[Eli]

Apologies for the poor quality, Eli is just working with the material I gave her. It doesn't look bad as taken on my iPhone. :headscratch:


The intention was to show the membership how red her ass was after the spanking. :D

My ass or Courtney's? :D


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[Stainless]

My ass or Courtney's? :D


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Yes...

[Napanutt]

I'll go ahead and take the (so far) number one qualifiers.

TF-Langdon
FC-Fast Jack

[Stainless]

I'll go ahead and take the (so far) number one qualifiers.

TF-Langdon
FC-Fast Jack
OK, Ill take Britt, John, Allen Johnson, and Matt Smith.

Btw, my Preseason TF pick Langdon is looking good for a championship this year.

[WMC]

TF Doug Kalitta FC Ron Capps PS Jeg Coughlin

[Stainless]

TF Doug Kalitta FC Ron Capps PS Jeg Coughlin

Good choices Will!

[niceguyeddie]

So who's going? I'm going on Sunday.

[WMC]

So who's going? I'm going on Sunday.

Wendi and I will be there sat and sun.



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[niceguyeddie]

I can hear them! I'm driving down fairplex.. Can't wait til Sunday!!

24620

[Stainless]

The spanking;
http://gf5.ly/6015j1nv


CH3NO2

[Bobby V]

The spanking;
http://gf5.ly/6015j1nv


CH3NO2

Its funny seeing John on TV and in person. Two different people. I live in Yorba Linda also and see him around town. Last Sun. I went over to a local dive bar for breakfast called the Canyon Inn. Seats were taken around the bar except for one. I sit down and look to my left and sure enough its John. He doesn't say a word as usual and notices a old regular walk in who is having medical problems. He tells the bartender that he would be done soon and the guy can take his seat. She said the guy has been coming in for over 20 years. John replies, so have I. John pays his bill and leaves what looks like some tickets. He told her to give them to the old guy. He said goodbye to some of the other regulars and off he went. Same shy guy every time I see him around town.

[Stainless]

That's a cool story!


CH3NO2

[Eli]

So who's going? I'm going on Sunday.

Me me me!


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[niceguyeddie]

Me me me!


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Good! I'll bring my appetite!

[Eli]

Good! I'll bring my appetite!

Should I bring sandwiches? That would be fun! The food there is always gross!


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[niceguyeddie]

Should I bring sandwiches? That would be fun! The food there is always gross!


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Is that a rhetorical question? Hell yes! lol

[Eli]

Is that a rhetorical question? Hell yes! lol

No I was serious! Really? I'm so excited! I'm gonna make sandwiches and bring them. I'm gonna have to leave them in the cooler in my car though unless they let me bring them in.


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[Stainless]

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CH3NO2

[Stainless]

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CH3NO2

[Stainless]

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CH3NO2

[Eli]

I can hear them! I'm driving down fairplex.. Can't wait til Sunday!!

24620

I tried to PM you! Your box is full ;)

Do you already have tickets? I wanna get tickets close to Wendi and WMC.


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[Wendi]

I tried to PM you! Your box is full ;)

Do you already have tickets? I wanna get tickets close to Wendi and WMC.


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We are tailgating at 10 am

[Eli]

We are tailgating at 10 am

Ok I'm gonna try to get there at that time. I'm coming from SD...after a flight from DC so I should be on 314Joey time ;) that's awesome!

I'll bring sandwiches ;)

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[Napanutt]

No I was serious! Really? I'm so excited! I'm gonna make sandwiches and bring them. I'm gonna have to leave them in the cooler in my car though unless they let me bring them in.


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A soft side cooler with sandwiches and no cans, bottles, guns, knives, drugs, hand grenades etc. in it you should be fine. :)

[Wendi]

Ok I'm gonna try to get there at that time. I'm coming from SD...after a flight from DC so I should be on 314Joey time ;) that's awesome!

I'll bring sandwiches ;)

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Cool it will be fun ill pod the location when I find out

[Wendi]

A soft side cooler with sandwiches and no cans, bottles, guns, knives, drugs, hand grenades etc. in it you should be fine. :)

Can you take anything in??

[Eli]

A soft side cooler with sandwiches and no cans, bottles, guns, knives, drugs, hand grenades etc. in it you should be fine. :)

No hand grenades? What kind of establishment is this?


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[Eli]

Cool it will be fun ill pod the location when I find out

What's "pod"?


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[Stainless]

We are tailgating at 10 am
Bloody Mary's :)

[Eli]

Bloody Mary's :)

I can't drink too much it's a 2 hour drive home


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[WMC]

what's "pod"?


Sent from my bat cave... lol post!!!!

[Stainless]

I can't drink too much it's a 2 hour drive home


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Bloody's made in the parking lot are the best... Hell anything tastes good tailgating! :p


CH3NO2

[Stainless]

We are tailgating at 10 am

Fireball?


CH3NO2

[Eli]

Bloody's made in the parking lot are the best... Hell anything tastes good tailgating! :p


CH3NO2

Ok so I'll have 1 ;)


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[Eli]

What time are the races aired today? What were the results from last night?

The thread has some drinking discussion and all of the sudden we all forget what the topic was? I love this crowd, we're so much alike!


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[RVRKID]

This is what it says online but last week they had all the College Football updates on instead of the races,:Lame: i was so pissed since I had already watched the football.

Auto Club NHRA Finals
Pomona, Calif.
11/10/2013 Qualifying
2:30 AM-4:00 AM (ET) ESPN2
11/10/2013 Finals
7:00 PM-10:00 PM (ET) ESPN2
11/10/2013 Qualifying Re-air
2:00 PM-3:00 PM (ET) ESPN2

[Eli]

This is what it says online but last week they had all the College Football updates on instead of the races,:Lame: i was so pissed since I had already watched the football.

Auto Club NHRA Finals
Pomona, Calif.
11/10/2013 Qualifying
2:30 AM-4:00 AM (ET) ESPN2
11/10/2013 Finals
7:00 PM-10:00 PM (ET) ESPN2
11/10/2013 Qualifying Re-air
2:00 PM-3:00 PM (ET) ESPN2

Thank you!!!


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[WhiteWorks]

Friday night lights

[Stainless]

I think I'll listen to it on the audio cast today. :)


CH3NO2

[Eli]

Friday night lights

Great pics!


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[Eli]

I think I'll listen to it on the audio cast today. :)


CH3NO2

What? It's not 1950!


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[Stainless]

What? It's not 1950!


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Huh?
You can listen live on nhra.com
Use member # 440116.


CH3NO2

[Eli]

Huh?
You can listen live on nhra.com
Use member # 440116.


CH3NO2

Oh I thought you were listening instead of watching like people did in the olden days :D


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[Stainless]

Oh I thought you were listening instead of watching like people did in the olden days :D


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No, that's what they call, it does sound old though. :D


CH3NO2

[Stainless]

Streaming live through my truck radio. ;)


CH3NO2

[Eli]

Streaming live through my truck radio. ;)


CH3NO2

I'm stuck in the airport :(


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[Wendi]

Ron Capphttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/10/ujegu6u9.jpg

[Stainless]

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6am photo shoot

CH3NO2

[Stainless]

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CH3NO2

[Stainless]

Bump, can we mix some NASCAR in here today? Btw, qualifying is on at 5 PM mst today, of course we all know results before then, lol


CH3NO2

[Eli]

I'm up! I'm up! Gotta get ready for my date!


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[Stainless]

FYI, NHRA audio cast is free to anyone on Sundays, or it's broadcast at the track on 104.7 fm.


CH3NO2

[Wendi]

Weather is perfect gonna Be in the Nordic Boats sky box again! The view is spectacular. Carbon right above your seats.

[Eli]

I'm almost there :(

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[Stainless]

Weather is perfect gonna Be in the Nordic Boats sky box again! The view is spectacular. Carbon right above your seats.

Hey Wendi, don't let Eli spend too much time in the suite, wouldn't want her spoiled when she has to revert back to us pions. :D


CH3NO2

[Eli]

I'm having trouble loading pictures :(


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[Stainless]

I'm having trouble loading pictures :(


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I can't hear the live stream, somebody is gonna pay for this F/up. :D


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[Eli]

I went for a stroll and almost got run over by a TF car coming in :D

Then I went here...

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Found John

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And Robert

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I stood there holding Robert for about 3 minutes while the lovely lady taking the pic tried to figure out my phone. I love her!


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[Stainless]

Nice!! Did he remember you? :D


CH3NO2

[Eli]

Nice!! Did he remember you? :D


CH3NO2

I don't know but his crew was kinda laughing at the situation.


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[Eli]

I met a father - daughter set, she was about 9 and I asked if they are having fun...he said she was having a hard time with the noise. I gave her a few first time pointers and she was happy. I think she felt relieved that she wasn't alone lol


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[Stainless]

I met a father - daughter set, she was about 9 and I asked if they are having fun...he said she was having a hard time with the noise. I gave her a few first time pointers and she was happy. I think she felt relieved that she wasn't alone lol


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Yea, gotta grow the future fans, good job!


CH3NO2

[Stainless]

Brittany moving on, beats Brandon to go to semi's. :)


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[Stainless]

Top fuel semis 2:55 pst


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[Stainless]

Long cars at the line for the semis. :) Brittany v D Kalitta up first


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[Stainless]

And that's a wrap for NHRA '13. '14 season starts 87 days from today in Pomona again. Met some great people bench racing this year, especially Eli, still hard to believe she stayed interested in NHRA. Thanks to all the NHRA bench racers here as well as RDP that made it so much fun. A Vegas Fall race would seem to be a great chance to get together again, as it provides lots of championship drama. Highlight for me has been John Force winning his 16th Funny Car championship.
I'll be campaigning the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang in '14, let the nut kicking begin. :D


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[Napanutt]

And that's a wrap for NHRA '13. '14 season starts 87 days from today in Pomona again. Met some great people bench racing this year, especially Eli, still hard to believe she stayed interested in NHRA. Thanks to all the NHRA bench racers here as well as RDP that made it so much fun. A Vegas Fall race would seem to be a great chance to get together as it provides lots of championship drama. Highlight for me has been John Force winning his 16th Funny Car championship.
I'll be campaigning the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang in '14, let the nut kicking begin. :D


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I just saw the results on NHRA page. Funny car final sounded close, can't wait to see it on recorded TV.
Vegas was great last month. Met Nordie and his wife, Wasthatguy and his wife, Eli of course. Oh and the infamous TBI.
I already have my reservations for NHRA Sonoma style for the whole weekend in July. How many of you bench racers gonna make the trek? :D

[Eli]

It was a fun and exciting series! Of course my first and I'm sure will always be my favorite! NHRA is the perfect sport for someone with the attention span of a 2 year old! It's over 4 seconds after it begins ;)

If it were not for the Benchracers, Carbon, Napanutt, TBI, Gramps, Was That Guy, RR429, Nordie and a few others who I can't recall, it would most certainly not be as much fun. I wouldn't know what was going on. The history and the current year information was fantastic. Thank you all so much! It was so great to meet everyone in Vegas and we definitely have to meet again next year!



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[WMC]

Just got home...... WOW!!!!!!!



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[The Doctor]

Its funny seeing John on TV and in person. Two different people. I live in Yorba Linda also and see him around town. Last Sun. I went over to a local dive bar for breakfast called the Canyon Inn. Seats were taken around the bar except for one. I sit down and look to my left and sure enough its John. He doesn't say a word as usual and notices a old regular walk in who is having medical problems. He tells the bartender that he would be done soon and the guy can take his seat. She said the guy has been coming in for over 20 years. John replies, so have I. John pays his bill and leaves what looks like some tickets. He told her to give them to the old guy. He said goodbye to some of the other regulars and off he went. Same shy guy every time I see him around town.

He's just as nice in person as he is on TV, based upon our many experiences. Bobby, didn't he also work out at the same gym you go to? I understood you see him often.

[Stainless]

2013 Rookie of the Year;
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CH3NO2

[Stainless]

Any idea when the awards ceremony with be on TV? I'd like too hear from John and many of the other drivers.:thumbup:
I scanned ESPN and 2 for a couple days ahead and could not find anything. According to Sarah Adams(JFR media), they are supposed to be up on Twitter later today hosted through Youtube. Ill post the link when it comes up. Warning, they are 20 minute videos and John's may be longer if they are like last year. :yikes:

[Stainless]

Just found this by google;
NHRA Story
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to L.A.’s Westside
Monday, September 16, 2013


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The 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles’ posh Westside on Monday, Nov. 11. The entire NHRA Mello Yello Awards Ceremony will be broadcast on NHRA.com and via NHRA’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. (ET)/3 p.m. (PT). It marks the fifth year that the full event will be available to fans via the Internet.
The invitation-only black-tie event, where NHRA will crown its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champions in all four categories, will feature a pre-event cocktail reception at 5 p.m., followed by a formal sit-down banquet and an after-party.
ESPN2 lead anchor Dave Rieff will host the awards ceremony for the second year.
Perfectly situated on the fashionable Westside, adjacent to Beverly Hills, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza sits on seven acres with 726 spacious and recently renovated guestrooms and a world-class spa and fitness center that has been the luxury hotel of choice for luminaries and dignitaries worldwide for more than 45 years.
The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza features three restaurants and bars and the Equinox Fitness Club + Spa offering exclusive fitness equipment, elite personal coaches, and cutting-edge group fitness classes. The Spa features 20 treatment rooms, three outdoor cabanas, a manicure/pedicure suite, and a full menu of massage and facial treatments and products. The outdoor pool and whirlpool includes six furnished poolside cabanas.
The property also will play host to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony, scheduled earlier in the day.

[Bobby V]

He's just as nice in person as he is on TV, based upon our many experiences. Bobby, didn't he also work out at the same gym you go to? I understood you see him often.

Haven't seen him at the gym in a while. Heard he may have a home gym at the Force mansion he built on top of the hill. I do see his brother Walker there a few times a week.

[Eli]

Just found this by google;
NHRA Story
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to L.A.’s Westside
Monday, September 16, 2013


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The 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles’ posh Westside on Monday, Nov. 11. The entire NHRA Mello Yello Awards Ceremony will be broadcast on NHRA.com and via NHRA’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. (ET)/3 p.m. (PT). It marks the fifth year that the full event will be available to fans via the Internet.
The invitation-only black-tie event, where NHRA will crown its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champions in all four categories, will feature a pre-event cocktail reception at 5 p.m., followed by a formal sit-down banquet and an after-party.
ESPN2 lead anchor Dave Rieff will host the awards ceremony for the second year.
Perfectly situated on the fashionable Westside, adjacent to Beverly Hills, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza sits on seven acres with 726 spacious and recently renovated guestrooms and a world-class spa and fitness center that has been the luxury hotel of choice for luminaries and dignitaries worldwide for more than 45 years.
The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza features three restaurants and bars and the Equinox Fitness Club + Spa offering exclusive fitness equipment, elite personal coaches, and cutting-edge group fitness classes. The Spa features 20 treatment rooms, three outdoor cabanas, a manicure/pedicure suite, and a full menu of massage and facial treatments and products. The outdoor pool and whirlpool includes six furnished poolside cabanas.
The property also will play host to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony, scheduled earlier in the day.



Can you give me the cliff noted version? I'm so busy!!!! I can't flippen read this! Please :D


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[Stainless]

Can you give me the cliff noted version? I'm so busy!!!! I can't flippen read this! Please :D


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Sure, NHRA annual end of season awards banquet in LA, invitation only Black Tie event to officially crown the winners and here their acceptance speeches. Didn't Robert, John or Courtney ask you to go? :D

Side note, last year Spencer Massey brought his own cooler into the Black Tie event, got his vocal cords lubed up and made some racial slurs about Antro Brown and was fired from DSR. Two months later DSR hired him back.

[The Doctor]

. . . Side note, last year Spencer Massey brought his own cooler into the Black Tie event, got his vocal cords lubed up and made some racial slurs about Antro Brown and was fired from DSR. Two months later DSR hired him back.

His lack of class was only exceeded when Don invited him back on the team. Two catastrophic maneuvers.

[Eli]

Sure, NHRA annual end of season awards banquet in LA, invitation only Black Tie event to officially crown the winners and here their acceptance speeches. Didn't Robert, John or Courtney ask you to go? :D

Side note, last year Spencer Massey brought his own cooler into the Black Tie event, got his vocal cords lubed up and made some racial slurs about Antro Brown and was fired from DSR. Two months later DSR hired him back.

Oh that's what Robert meant when he said "you better not follow...er...you wanna pick up an award with me?" :D


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[Stainless]

His lack of class was only exceeded when Don invited him back on the team. Two catastrophic maneuvers.

Very we'll put Doc!! I completely agree!!


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[Stainless]

Oh that's what Robert meant when he said "you better not follow...er...you wanna pick up an award with me?" :D


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Dammit I spelled hear incorrectly. :(


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[Stainless]

John and Brittany's acceptance speeches. Brittany cleans up nice, wowzaaaaa! :love:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWd0h0s_GMc&feature=player_embedded