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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Anyone who has been around me knows I love Flattrack Racing.&nbsp\\; I had built Harley Flattrackers for several riders over the years winning a few races and a couple Sporster Performance Championships.&nbsp\\; I went to Dayton, Ohio to see the annual Charity Newsies Races and see someone have a chance to take home $15,000.&nbsp\\;by winning the Dash for Cash, The 750 Main and the 450 Expert Main.&nbsp\\; Joe Kopp (3) almost did winning his share and taking home $14,500. of the money.&nbsp\\; I also got the chance to see Jason Griffin from Texas ride in the Pro Sport class.&nbsp\\; This guy has one arm, the left, and works the clutch and throttle with.&nbsp\\; Just as a note, he very seldom if ever gets last and he made the main Saturday.&nbsp\\; I just wanted to post and say Good Job to those who overcome and exceed.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Damn, there for a minute I thought you meant he only carried one gun. I'm glad I looked at the picture.
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Thats very impressive.
Good for him!
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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&nbsp\\;[sm=insomnia.gif] Amazing!
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Yes it is very amazing.
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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awesome
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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I can barely ride with two arms! Very impressive!
 
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