MV8: Thank You and pics

[Go2GuyFL]

To the combined efforts of MM.net and Carolina Marauders ... thank you!

As this was my first Marauderville, what an incredible experience y'all lined up for us:
- visits to local race shops and museums,
- a winery tour,
- authentic Carolina B-B-Q,
- NASCAR Hall of Fame,
- over 100 mph laps on Charlotte Motor Speedway followed by bracket AND heads-up racing - winner determined in the HUNDREDTHS of seconds determined by driver reaction to the tree,
- awards in so categories everybody is going home with something in each hand, plus fully charged 10lb fire extinguishers,
- and the opportunity to learn how to properly clean my car without water!


It was awesome having the opportunity to put faces to screen names, swap cigars, share grub and drinks while writing new stories in getting to know each other a little better.


Here are just a few pics I (and "gdmjoe" who was my ride along at the track) shot:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=70977&id=1588490074&l=c861697209


Whomever wins MV9 will have a real challenge meeting/beating MV8!!!

[LANDY]

Cool pics man. Looks like fun

[Mac-MerC]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs623.snc4/58386_1503353235639_1588490074 _1150201_3896092_n.jpg

A lot of mercs.... but why would someone put that big ass spoiler on that DTR?...
IMO thats not a good look

[Egon Spengler]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs623.snc4/58386_1503353235639_1588490074 _1150201_3896092_n.jpg

A lot of mercs.... but why would someone put that big ass spoiler on that DTR?...
IMO thats not a good look
Because it is his car and he can do what he wants to with it?

[Blown3.8]

Ok here's my vids!
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[Marauderman]

To the combined efforts of MM.net and Carolina Marauders ... thank you!

As this was my first Marauderville, what an incredible experience y'all lined up for us:
- visits to local race shops and museums,
- a winery tour,
- authentic Carolina B-B-Q,
- NASCAR Hall of Fame,
- over 100 mph laps on Charlotte Motor Speedway followed by bracket AND heads-up racing - winner determined in the HUNDREDTHS of seconds determined by driver reaction to the tree,
- awards in so categories everybody is going home with something in each hand, plus fully charged 10lb fire extinguishers,
- and the opportunity to learn how to properly clean my car without water!


It was awesome having the opportunity to put faces to screen names, swap cigars, share grub and drinks while writing new stories in getting to know each other a little better.


Here are just a few pics I (and "gdmjoe" who was my ride along at the track) shot:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=70977&id=1588490074&l=c861697209


Whomever wins MV9 will have a real challenge meeting/beating MV8!!!



I just now have had time to stop and start looking at those who have put up MV VIII items--Yours is great!..

I thank you and all who came --We truly enjoyed having everyone.

We all had a great time--and yes -those laps at the track were the .....well.......lets just say the Bar has been raised a bit for that fun!!

Thats a memory that will not go away quickly--

Glad you and others had a lot of fun......and we got to meet......which was the best!

Tom

[GAMike]

Well said Mark!!

Tom, Jim, Rex, Russ and crew along with MM.net should be commended for this event. Good to meet alot of folks that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to meet. The one day I was there was full of good times, and hard to duplicate experiences:banana2:. Thanks also to Mark (Go2GuyFL) and Chris & Kim (CWright) for their hospitality. The one day I was there made me kick myself for coming so late, and leaving early, but there is always next year.

Maybe by then we can get a power adder for the security cart and the beer box burnout:D:burnout:

Thanks again!!! Oh yea............. Get home safe y'all.



To the combined efforts of MM.net and Carolina Marauders ... thank you!

As this was my first Marauderville, what an incredible experience y'all lined up for us:
- visits to local race shops and museums,
- a winery tour,
- authentic Carolina B-B-Q,
- NASCAR Hall of Fame,
- over 100 mph laps on Charlotte Motor Speedway followed by bracket AND heads-up racing - winner determined in the HUNDREDTHS of seconds determined by driver reaction to the tree,
- awards in so categories everybody is going home with something in each hand, plus fully charged 10lb fire extinguishers,
- and the opportunity to learn how to properly clean my car without water!


It was awesome having the opportunity to put faces to screen names, swap cigars, share grub and drinks while writing new stories in getting to know each other a little better.


Here are just a few pics I (and "gdmjoe" who was my ride along at the track) shot:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=70977&id=1588490074&l=c861697209



Whomever wins MV9 will have a real challenge meeting/beating MV8!!!

[Bluerauder]

Just got in from the MV8 trip. What a blast. My wife and I had a great time. Even got to have a surprise 60th birthday with my Marauder friends and then go out and turn some high speed laps on the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Rex, Tom, Jim, Russ, Russell and the entire Carolina Marauder Crew did a fanstastic job of arranging the activities and making sure that fun was had by all. It was a really terrific trip.

I took 147 pics during the trip..... here's a few teasers. :D

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte1.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte2.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte3.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte4.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte5.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte6.jpg

[Bluerauder]

And a few more pics ......

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte7.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte8.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte9.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte10.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte11.jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Charlotte12.jpg

[CWright]

Well said Mark!!

Tom, Jim, Rex, Russ and crew along with MM.net should be commended for this event. Good to meet alot of folks that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to meet. The one day I was there was full of good times, and hard to duplicate experiences:banana2:. Thanks also to Mark (Go2GuyFL) and Chris & Kim (CWright) for their hospitality. The one day I was there made me kick myself for coming so late, and leaving early, but there is always next year.

Maybe by then we can get a power adder for the security cart and the beer box burnout:D:burnout:Thanks again!!! Oh yea............. Get home safe y'all.


A HUGE +++++++1 to TOM,JIM,REX, RUSS and CREW! :beer: This was my first Marauderville event and it was a blast. Kim and I had a great time. Getting to meet new faces and make new friends is truly priceless. Thanks to you all for the warm welcome and taking us in. To all who missed I urge you to make plans to make the next one. We all had an AWESOME time. I posted a link below to one of the videos we took from the speedway. WHAT A BLAST!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcOfI9Er3HQ

[CWright]

Some picts:D
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 589&d=1284339161
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 588&d=1284339161
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 587&d=1284339161

[babbage]

how many MM's were there? And how fast did you get to go around the track?

[CBT]

triple digits man!
how many MM's were there? And how fast did you get to go around the track?

[Marauderman]

triple digits man!

After meeting you these past 4 days------- ------I now will appreciate your comments a whole lot better --and even understand them------:lol:

[dakslim]

After meeting you these past 4 days------- ------I now will appreciate your comments a whole lot better --and even understand them------:lol:

I don't!!!!!!:help:

[Bluerauder]

After meeting you these past 4 days------- ------I now will appreciate your comments a whole lot better --and even understand them------:lol:

That's what SHE said. ;)

[frdwrnch]

Thanks Mark. Enjoyed meeting you and caravanning up. Look forward to seeing you again and meeting the rest of your crew.

[SC Cheesehead]

how many MM's were there? And how fast did you get to go around the track?

We had 40 cars, a couple of them had such a good time they ended up buying a second round of laps. :drive:

[fastblackmerc]

Like I said in another thread...

It was the most fun you can have with your clothes on! :eek:

[Redster]

We had a great time. Thanks to the Carolina guys that put this together. It was great to see our friends from across the country and Charlotte should be spelled NASCAR.

Cheers,

Redster (Rod & Regina)

[1stMerc]

After meeting you these past 4 days------- ------I now will appreciate your comments a whole lot better --and even understand them------:lol:

You will???

[SID210SA]

We had a great time. Thanks to the Carolina guys that put this together. It was great to see our friends from across the country and Charlotte should be spelled NASCAR.

Cheers,

Redster (Rod & Regina)

Never mind...found my answer in another thread....

[Marauderman]

We had 40 cars, a couple of them had such a good time they ended up buying a second round of laps. :drive:

....yeah your right there Rex...........the only time I ever saw folks raise their hands eagerly when asked........."Who wants to buy a second round?"..........

[Ms. Denmark]

I took "seconds". Had a great ride with Mr. Man aka High, Wide and Handsome who took me way up on the high line in those corners. WOW!! Took the second run with my good friend Hammerdown Connie aka Mrs. Fordfrk for another thrill ride! Would have done it again.....

[CBT]

....yeah your right there Rex...........the only time I ever saw folks raise their hands eagerly when asked........."Who wants to buy a second round?"..........

LMAO !! That's true, no one does that in a bar!

[dakslim]

....yeah your right there Rex...........the only time I ever saw folks raise their hands eagerly when asked........."Who wants to buy a second round?"..........

So true...I eagerly bought another round!!!!!:D

[Vortex]

Here's Leonard Wood of Wood Brothers Racing fame telling me Im not quite going to fit in next years race car! The highlights of my trip were the laps at CMS and the time spent at the Wood Bros shop. Kim (Wood) Hall met with us for a good half an hour then we saw the shop and after that Leonard Wood himself comes out and said "Is this the Mercury group?" He was really nice and let us take some pics. Never met a NASCAR legend before and Im sure he will be in the NASCAR HoF either this year or next year.

[Mr. Man]

Some picts:D
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 587&d=1284339161
Reminds me of a time when you could tell a Chevy from a Ford from etc at a NASCAR race

[rayjay]

Here's Leonard Wood of Wood Brothers Racing fame telling me Im not quite going to fit in next years race car! The highlights of my trip were the laps at CMS and the time spent at the Wood Bros shop. Kim (Wood) Hall met with us for a good half an hour then we saw the shop and after that Leonard Wood himself comes out and said "Is this the Mercury group?" He was really nice and let us take some pics. Never met a NASCAR legend before and Im sure he will be in the NASCAR HoF either this year or next year.

He was very nice and a true gentleman. God bless him for still working full time at his age. It was one of the high lights of the trip for sure. Now if Bill Elliot had been there... Thank you so much for arranging that.

[stryker]

:eek:Wow BLOWN3.8 that's a lot of videos, Nice !!! I think i will take a peek to those vids.