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For any of you that are coming to Omaha - it is important that you book your room as soon as possible - as Warren Buffet is having his shareholders meeting here in Omaha at the same time of our Race... Here are the 3 places that would be your best options - and close to the event at the most reasonable rates:

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-- Motel 6 @ $70.99 - # (402) 592-2882
10919 J Street - about 5 minutes away from Race

-- Carlise @ $69.99 - # (402) 331-8220
10909 M Street - about 5 minutes away from Race

-- Motel 6 @ 72.82 - # (402) 896-6868
10560 Sapp Brothers Drive - about 3 minutes away from Race

-- Super 8 @ $99 - # (402) 332-5188
14355 NE Hwy 31 - about 12 minutes away (brand new hotel)

I hope this helps those of you that are coming again you will want to book right away as these rooms are going quick.

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Almost have the car ready. Hoping to have it in the mail tomorrow.
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Just put the car in the mail today.
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Is there anyone here that is coming in town for the Mid-America derby?
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I'm coming in town Friday night. We have 3 boys racing and 2 Dads. We have our rooms reserved.

Is there anything going on the night before races?
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Geez, I really need to read the rules better. We entered the open scout division and I just realized I could have used oil. Oh well.
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Yeah, I am glad my scout qualified for the "qualified scout division" so I didn't have to deal with oil. I think running graphite makes a more even race when the Pack derby's only allow graphite.
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It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't already have krytox just sitting there.
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Well, our cars arrived in Omaha today, so we are officially locked in, and ready to roll! Got to speak with Greg Dawes briefly over the phone yesterday. Seems like a really great guy, who has a lot of enthusiasm and excitement about Derby racing. I wish all of you (and Greg) the very best of luck this Saturday!

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Greg has posted pics. of the Proxy cars on the Mid-America

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You can see pics. of all of the Proxy cars sitting in Omaha, ready to race, on the Mid-America Facebook page. Lots of nice looking cars across 16 pics.!

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Wonder how many entries they are up to now.

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They have a little over 300 registered for the race, including over 100 proxy racers this year.

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Good Luck everyone tommarow !

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To quote 'The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'...time to "Shake & Bake Baby"!

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Scrollsawer wrote:To quote 'The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'...time to "Shake & Bake Baby"!

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That just happened!
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