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Zane Senior Enthusiast

Zane

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Well, i'm back..  Man, did i have a GREAT time.

I thought you all might like to see the tip of the picture iceburg!

 

 

 

Sun rises on Wensday Morning

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Getting into Las Vegas AirportThe first thing i saw was slot machines(yes, in the airport)

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Gonzo from the F-Body hideout, picked me up in one of the retired track cars, and we went over to the Luxor, where he was staying so he could check in...

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On the way out to Bragg-Smith the first day

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Joe on the left, and Scott Settlemire on the right

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All the cars lined up, hehehehe

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Some demonstrations with the wet pad

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Rupert gives us a show!!

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Misc On track pics

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Just about the most exiting part of the whole trip was from this collection of over 30 vintage corvettes, i have a TON of pics, so don't worry..

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Out on the town with Scott Settlemire

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MountaineerTom Senior Enthusiast

MountaineerTom

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Nice pics Zane!  Looks like you had a great experience.

 

I've even seen slot machines in bahrooms in Vegas!  And no, I'm not talking about condom machines either.  :thumbs:

sincityZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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yep there are slot machine everywhere here.  Airports, bathrooms, grocery stores, drug stores, convience stores, you name it we have them all over the place, it is very, very annoying.  Surprised my school doesn't have them.  Some places have tvs in every stall in the mens bathrooms.  lol.

 

Glad to hear you had fun in Vegas Zane, can't wait to see more pics.  :thumbs:

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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how many cars did you wreck?

 

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Looks like you had a great weekend

Z71 Enthusiast

Z71

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Nice pics. I like the Bragg-Smith track, Rupert has done a great job in making a nice challenging course.

SteveSierra Enthusiast

SteveSierra

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Very nice pics!!!!  :thumbs:

that is just making me miss my 01 SS even more though. :)

Anyone have an extra 30 grand lying around they'd like to donate to me?   ;)

siume99 Enthusiast

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Glad to hear you had a good time.  VERY nice pictures.  Very creative with the side mirrors and the picture from below the camero to get the hotel.  I WANT MORE!!! :)  :thumbs:

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