Summer Shootout July 10

A late night view from the pits.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:42:59 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
A late night view from the pits.

driving the #95 Ryan Zech roadster is Matt Lassiter, the 2004 thunder roadster national champion.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:59:39 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
driving the #95 Ryan Zech roadster is Matt Lassiter, the 2004 thunder roadster national champion.

Will Cagle has to change his own tires

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:00:36 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Will Cagle has to change his own tires

#8 in young lions is C J Faison. No of course not...that's just tape on his ear

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:01:26 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#8 in young lions is C J Faison. No of course not...that's just tape on his ear

I think they should hand out bumpers instead of trophies. It would save the teams a fortune.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:02:17 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
I think they should hand out bumpers instead of trophies. It would save the teams a fortune.

bandit driver Jesse Kirila (#55) and his father check out the competition

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:03:47 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
bandit driver Jesse Kirila (#55) and his father check out the competition

Thgunder Roadsters line up to go out ...on the big 1 1/2 mile track. They turn around on the short track and run in the "correct" direction.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:04:41 -0700

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Thgunder Roadsters line up to go out ...on the big 1 1/2 mile track. They turn around on the short track and run in the "correct" direction.

I know the drivers are getting younger, but when they have to carry the spotter up to the tower...that's going too far.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:05:21 -0700

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I know the drivers are getting younger, but when they have to carry the spotter up to the tower...that's going too far.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:06:07 -0700

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a new star begins to shine..#157 Bryan Silas

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:08:06 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
a new star begins to shine..#157 Bryan Silas

These kids come from a long line of drivers. Austin Dillon and Coleman Pressley.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:09:20 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
These kids come from a long line of drivers. Austin Dillon and Coleman Pressley.

Young driver Chase Elliott and his father

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:09:47 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Young driver Chase Elliott and his father

Can you guess who's car this is on?

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:10:27 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Can you guess who's car this is on?

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:11:38 -0700

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Matt Lassiter is fitted to the #95 thunder roadster.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:12:45 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Matt Lassiter is fitted to the #95 thunder roadster.

The power plant that pushed the Thunder Roadsters to 140 mph on the 1 1/2 mile track.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:13:59 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
The power plant that pushed the Thunder Roadsters to 140 mph on the 1 1/2 mile track.

Tyler Green #20 in pro class is another member of the Green racing family.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:15:54 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Tyler Green #20 in pro class is another member of the Green racing family.

#58 Duncan Molesworth

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:18:01 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#58 Duncan Molesworth

Bruce Walker hangs around with some rough customers in young lions

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:19:58 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Bruce Walker hangs around with some rough customers in young lions

Trey Poole checks his rear end.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:21:37 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Trey Poole checks his rear end.

#09 Case Elliott

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:22:23 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#09 Case Elliott

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:23:21 -0700

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Austin Dillon and his lovely lady.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:24:09 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Austin Dillon and his lovely lady.

Thunder roadsters line up for the start of their race on the 1 1/2 mile speedway.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:25:08 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Thunder roadsters line up for the start of their race on the 1 1/2 mile speedway.

What a BEAUTIFUL site!

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:25:22 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
What a BEAUTIFUL site!

#12 Thomas Van Wingrden

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:26:33 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#12 Thomas Van Wingrden

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:25:31 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:25:55 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:25:39 -0700

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#95 Matt Lassiter on the high banks

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:27:36 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#95 Matt Lassiter on the high banks

I know it's a bad photo, but it just reminds me of the Indy 500 back in the "60's

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:28:24 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
I know it's a bad photo, but it just reminds me of the Indy 500 back in the "60's

The Prettiest sight these old eyes have seen in many, many years

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:29:46 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
The Prettiest sight these old eyes have seen in many, many years

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:30:38 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:31:17 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:32:02 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:32:24 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:33:51 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:35:30 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:36:51 -0700

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a VanWingerden and Wallace party.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:38:53 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
a VanWingerden and Wallace party.

This was the FIRST Wallace to race! His kids and grandkids could fill an entire race by themselves.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:39:43 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
This was the FIRST Wallace to race! His kids and grandkids could fill an entire race by themselves.

When the races are on the garages get mighty thin.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:41:27 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
When the races are on the garages get mighty thin.

some Van Wingerdens discuss the Roadsters on the high banks. They loved it.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:42:19 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
some Van Wingerdens discuss the Roadsters on the high banks. They loved it.

Will you take my class ring for a bumper?

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:43:52 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Will you take my class ring for a bumper?

Who wants a burn't dog?

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:44:25 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Who wants a burn't dog?

Another Lajoie seat.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:46:25 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Another Lajoie seat.

Laura Smith, David Burris and Chrissy Wallace. Laura won my wet T-shirt contest.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:47:26 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Laura Smith, David Burris and Chrissy Wallace. Laura won my wet T-shirt contest.

The pre-grid line up area.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:49:36 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
The pre-grid line up area.

#2 Tyler Chrisinger drives in pro class

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:50:21 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#2 Tyler Chrisinger drives in pro class

Now that's what a running board was made for! #129 Paddy Rodenbach

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:52:21 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Now that's what a running board was made for! #129 Paddy Rodenbach

#7 pro division driver Mitchell Coble

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:53:10 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#7 pro division driver Mitchell Coble

#711 pro division Max Gresham readies for the race.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:53:54 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#711 pro division Max Gresham readies for the race.

#42 pro driver Rowan Carey

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:54:36 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#42 pro driver Rowan Carey

Will Cagle #24

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:56:08 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Will Cagle #24

#17 Dennis White in master class

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:56:52 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#17 Dennis White in master class

T J Hicks (21 outlaws) is about one hamburger away from having to step up to Legends cars.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:58:27 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
T J Hicks (21 outlaws) is about one hamburger away from having to step up to Legends cars.

#106 outlaws class Tim Keener

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:27 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#106 outlaws class Tim Keener

Dawn Eagens #9 in outlaws class

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:59:43 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Dawn Eagens #9 in outlaws class

#33 outlaws division is David Furr

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:01:58 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#33 outlaws division is David Furr

#13 outlaws class Chris McKinney

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:03:54 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#13 outlaws class Chris McKinney

I think they can get three more in there.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:04:32 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
I think they can get three more in there.

Jake Dallenbach #11 in semi-pro division

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:06:36 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Jake Dallenbach #11 in semi-pro division

In semi-pro #157 is Brian Sillas

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:08:42 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
In semi-pro #157 is Brian Sillas

#20 pro class is Tyler Green son of NASCAR driver David Green

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:10:31 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#20 pro class is Tyler Green son of NASCAR driver David Green

#11 Wyatt Dallenbach in young lions class

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:12:16 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#11 Wyatt Dallenbach in young lions class

semi-pro #8 is Mike Alcaro

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:14:15 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
semi-pro #8 is Mike Alcaro

pro #42 Rowan Carey As a matter of fact these are brand new tires. How could you tell?

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:16:06 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
pro #42 Rowan Carey As a matter of fact these are brand new tires. How could you tell?

Patrick Molesworth is interviewed by the Future Stars of Tomorrow reporter.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:16:42 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Patrick Molesworth is interviewed by the Future Stars of Tomorrow reporter.

#83 Chris Honeycutt in outlaw class. His hobby is collecting trophies

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:18:30 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
#83 Chris Honeycutt in outlaw class. His hobby is collecting trophies

.....and a spare.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:20:21 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
.....and a spare.

The VanWingerden wing of the Speedway Club

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:22:08 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
The VanWingerden wing of the Speedway Club

Mommy I can see now. I just had to spread these bars.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:24:01 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Mommy I can see now. I just had to spread these bars.

Someone tests the side of his car.

nobody@smugmug.com (Larrie Ervin (LarrE)) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:31:54 -0700

Larrie Ervin (LarrE)
Someone tests the side of his car.