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  1. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    went to the track yesterday. after missing the first race because of my knee, i had to go yesterday as they were supposed to run 2 races to make up for the rainouts we've had. well, they only ran one but i made it to the semi's. prior 3 rounds had a .044, .013, and .011 lights. i thought i was a little late but the maverick seemed to hook and go up a little instead of forward. instant red light. lost that run to a clean looking fairmont that had a late model 5.0 in it. he went on to beat a plymouth in the finals so at least a ford won the race. :)
     
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    Back in the game already! Great to hear Don.
     
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  3. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Ya cant keep a good man down. Glad to hear Don. Racing just started here last weekend, and I was out of town. Too much to do this weekend but did get the Stallion out last nite to first cruise nite.
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    Good showing Don, I bet when you got in the seat and buckled up, the knee never hurt at all. Racin is kind of funny that way, huh.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    actually, guys came over and helped me unload the car and again later to load the car. wore my knee brace all the time except for getting into the car. never even got out in the staging lanes. i go to the doctor tomorrow so maybe i'll find out what is wrong. been out of work 6 weeks now.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    just returned from the doctor. he said the only thing the mri showed was some arthritis. sure is heck getting old. he said there are three options. 1. do nothing and see if it heals. 2. three injections for arthritis. one a week for the next 3 weeks. or 3. open it up and take a look around. his suggestion was to go for #2 and stay out of work until we see if it works. so i guess that's what we'll try. :huh:guess it'll get some more therapy at firebird raceway next sunday.:clap:
     
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    Erick-Mav Maverick Punk

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    Glad you are able to race again...must be good karma from sending me the NHRA rulebook. Thanks again.
     
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    Good to hear your back at it Don...that knee will be better before ya know it...only prob there is ya gotta go back to work then :eek: :D
     
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    I know this sounds crazy :coco: but spray that knee with wd-40 and rub it in good. I do it every once in a while myself. Don't ask why but it works. Really. Hope it gets better soon.
     
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    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

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    Glad to hear you are feeling good enough to race anyway!! That's an improvement!! Get better!! Preston
     
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