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Awesome stuff Marlin...thanks again for sharing [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Ben is struggling to find the tree with his new car, and both boys went out first round on Saturday - Ben went red by .009 and Danny had a slow light and lost by .004. But, on Sunday Danny went several rounds in a $$ race and got to the semi's where he collected $50! At age 8 I think he would rather have a Trophy, but he was happy to wave the $50 bill around. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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A little ice cream celebration at our favorite stop coming home from the track...

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But....he couldn't make it the final 20 minutes to home, passed out cold!

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Congrats to Danny for the $50 win!!

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Boy, the memories they'll take with them are priceless. Nice job Dad!

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Danny has been on a roll, making it down to 4 cars in a 44 car all-run field at Numidia a few weeks ago. He was terribly upset, but Bob Dimino handing him a $100 helped a little...

Then, he won his first round of points competition at Maple Grove, what kid doesn't love his first racing tropy!

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This past weekend we went to Numidia on Saturday, but it was dismal - both boys went out first round and then Danny lost the buy back round with a bad light. Ben's car was sputtering all the way down the track, this after just getting the engine back from the engine builder due to a faulty oil ring after just 26 passes on the rebuild! So, Ben won his buy back round on a red light, but went out next round.

We regrouped and pulled to Mason Dixon Dragway in Maryland for their Sunday Jr Challenge event. Ben's car sputtered again in a time shot, but otherwise was running good - he went 4 rounds to the Finals, only to have the problem reoccur and he had to settle for a runner up trophy and $100.

Danny however was on his game, and so was his car! Danny had good lights, earning him a bye run and then his car was printing tickets with a 12.36, 12.375 and another 12.375 for the win; $200 and a Wally! Happy kid, and a great way to experience his 1st Race Win!

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That's so cool, Marlin. Congrats to the family on the wins [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Marlin, what a fantastic accomplishment for your boys and a very proud moment as a parent... Schweet!!!!