Merc wins Open Comp in FFW Richmond

[merc]

After loosing in the finals at the tree in Street Ford class. I came back Sunday to the car show to run against some truly fine iron. In 2005 I won Best Marauder, in 2006 I won the Mercury Class & Peoples Choice. In 2007 I posted my third victory in a row in Open Comp. That's a record for the ages at Fun Ford Events. Enjoy the pictures I had a blast.

http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/iWeb/Site/FFW%20Richmond_files/DSC04000.jpg

http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/iWeb/Site/FFW%20Richmond_files/DSC03969.jpg

http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/iWeb/Site/FFW%20Richmond_files/DSC03882.jpg

[snowbird]

Way to go ! Congrats !!

Also, the pictures are cristal clear. It must not be a pocket model like mine ...

[Bluerauder]

After loosing in the finals at the tree in Street Ford class. I came back Sunday to the car show to run against some truly fine iron. In 2005 I won Best Marauder, in 2006 I won the Mercury Class & Peoples Choice. In 2007 I post my third victory in a row in Open Comp. That's a record for the ages at Fun Ford Events. Enjoy the pictures I had a blast.

Wow, a hattrick at FFW in Richmond. Great showing !!! :2thumbs: :trophy:

What's up with the "Go Army" in your back window? Thanks for supporting the troops and my old "Club". :D

[merc]

Wow, a hattrick at FFW in Richmond. Great showing !!! :2thumbs: :trophy:

What's up with the "Go Army" in your back window? Thanks for supporting the troops and my old "Club". :D

I was with the 1st Div a few decades ago. I thought it was a good time to remember the troops. I think our country is still at war, right? You don't catch the POW MIA Tags in the rear.

[MM03MOK]

Way to represent, Mark!! :congrats:

[Bluerauder]

I was with the 1st Div a few decades ago.

If you're gonna be one ... might as well be A Big Red One. :up: You were there after they converted from M48s to M60s, right? :rofl: Old man. :geezer:

I know your VA plate easily; but I can't say that I have ever noticed the POW/MIA theme. :o

[merc]

Way to represent, Mark!! :congrats:

Thanks Mary, I know Marauderville will be a blast in Aug. I look forward to attending the event.

http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/iWeb/Site/FFW%20Richmond_files/DSC04035_2.jpg

[MM03MOK]

^^^ That's a cool picture!! ^^^

[merc]

Way to go ! Congrats !!

Also, the pictures are cristal clear. It must not be a pocket model like mine ...

It was taken with a Sony DSC-W1. Its a pocket model with 5.1 mega pixels.

[Ladyhawke]

Very cool Mark!! Congrats!!!

That pic is awesome. :banana2: You should print it out and add it to your display. We've got a photo printer that makes great prints. I could print it if you don't have one.

[CBT]

Nice job! Is that the same car I drove when you stopped by over a year ago?

[GAMike]

Nicely done Merc:banana2:

It seems you will have some tricks up your sleave for SSHS7.

I look forward to seeing you there, and picking your brain for racing tips:lol:

[teamrope]

Congrats to the Big Red 1 alumni. :)

[DEFYANT]

Congrats to the Mercster!

[2ndMDRebel]

Mega-grats Merc!!!

That from a fellow Big Red 1... B Co 2-16 Infantry , 88-89 Ft Riley, KS.

[KillJoy]

Very nice!

One let alone 3 in SWEET!!!!

Congrats!

:up:

KillJoy

[merc]

Mega-grats Merc!!!

That from a fellow Big Red 1... B Co 2-16 Infantry , 88-89 Ft Riley, KS.

Holy Cow we were on the same hill.

http://www.1id.army.mil/1ID/images/header/forest.jpg

[High-C]

Cograts on another win... Looking forward to meeting you in August... I may need a ride in that world famous MM. :cool:

[sailsmen]

Congrats!:banana2:

I hope the XL sheet was of some assistance.

[jgc61sr2002]

Mark - Congrats, well done.:D

[MarauderTJA]

Congratulations Merc:banana2: Great job..

[merc]

Congratulations Merc:banana2: Great job..


Thanks everyone for your kind words. It takes a lot of time and money to do these national events. Charlie, Sherman, and Chris have been working on my car for the last month to prepare it for Pinks and FFW Richmond. We don't own a trailer or truck. We pack 4 extra tires in the car. Tools jack, cleaning supplies, and a ton of other items. I can tell you there was no extra room in the car. Saturday we raced till 8:00 P.M. ate dinner at 8:30 worked on the car till 11:45. Showered and got up 6:00 A.M to do it all again. We stayed an extra day just to recover. Pam is a real trooper. She calculated temps, kept stats on each driver in my class, and worked the pits.

http://web.mac.com/mwhite26/iWeb/Site/FFW%20Richmond_files/ffwawards.jpg

[MarauderTJA]

Nothing like having a great team on race weekend:up:

[Haggis]

Congrats Merc and to your excellent Crewchief, Pam. :up:

[MyTMerc]

Way to go Merc, Pam and all those that helped make it so. Truly a team win and super accomplishment!

With all the old Army vets I suspect we may have a coin check at MVV?

GO NAVY!

[CRUZTAKER]

STOP!!!!

Stop winning trophies!:D

Right on man. :bows:
I love the GO ARMY on the back.

2nd ID Booyaaa!
http://www.military-graphics.com/2NDID-IMJINSCOUTS.png

[jspace03]

hey congrats from 2/9 cav ft. carson

[Joe Walsh]

Mark,
Congratulations!!!

:banana2:

I will avoid lining up in the other lane from you at the Drags!...:bows:

I saw you in action at 75-80!

P.S. You've got a great pit crew!;)

[merc]

STOP!!!!

Stop winning trophies!:D

Right on man. :bows:
I love the GO ARMY on the back.

2nd ID Booyaaa!
http://www.military-graphics.com/2NDID-IMJINSCOUTS.png

I didn't know there were so many Army Vets on the site. Barry I expect to win every competition I enter, but it doesn't always happen that way.:mad2: Come on down to Marauderville V after you get your car fixed. I have a project motor, but it will not be ready till spring 08.

[CRUZTAKER]

We really want to make it. ;)

[Ladyhawke]

We really want to make it. ;)

We really want you to make it too.

[VAmarauder03]

if thats the car i think it is i might have made the mistake of trying to toy with it on the street before in my 97 cobra....you blew my doors off with your wife in the car lol congrats on the win

[merc]

if thats the car i think it is i might have made the mistake of trying to toy with it on the street before in my 97 cobra....you blew my doors off with your wife in the car lol congrats on the win

When did you get a Marauder ? :)

[VAmarauder03]

I just picked it up on Sunday July 29th bout 2 weeks ago and couldnt be happier....cant wait to get a cold air and some gears though:D

[merc]

I just picked it up on Sunday July 29th bout 2 weeks ago and couldnt be happier....cant wait to get a cold air and some gears though:D

Put a blower on it and keep the gears, if you have the cash.

[VAmarauder03]

not really an option at this point in time or trust me i would in a heart beat lol but i can get a set of 4.10s for CHEAP and it doesnt cost me anything to put them in so i figure why not do that for the time being...

[J-MAN]

How did that ATV with no rider pull ya off the line?

[merc]

How did that ATV with no rider pull ya off the line?
The 60ft times were poor and it crossed the 1/8 a 14.2 :lol: