The Pitboard

This is the place where you can send messages to drivers, crew members or the track. New messages will be reviewed and posted within 24 to 48 hours. Please keep in mind this is meant to be fun and positive - be creative, but any negative or abusive submissions will simply not be posted. Also keep in mind that all messages throughout the year are saved and tracked by IP address. Click the button to the right to post your message.

To: Sponsors

From: #80 4 cyl Jimmy Carter

Date: October 9

This is a little late coming, but I would like to thank everyone who helped and encouraged me this past season. Special thanks go to my sponsors!!!!! One on One Auto, Mega drywall, Duncan drywall, M.T.M electric, and Dr. Mike who has kept me from ceasing up for I don't know how long. Another special to Harvey White Auto glass. He played a huge part,also. To Dean at One on One Auto,,, who would have thunk!!! A DODGE coming in the top 5. It was only due to you,buddy! If there was ever a mechanic who could do it,,it was YOU. Two championships Two years in a row shows just what a great car builder you are! I would also like to thank Jeff Slaughter for bringing the car to its second 4 cyl championship and for all the help he has given me over the season . See you all at the big SS next year.

To: Mr sunset

From: Hetaher

Date: October 7

Hey Mr sunset i was wondering when u will be putting the 2005 schedule up.(i wanna no when were back at racing and i cant wait)I no the 2004 season just ended but i cant wait to start racing.Anyways i gotta go bye bye (The 2005 schedule won't be out until around Performance World next year. - MB)

To: Jeff Slaughter

From: pookie

Date: October 7

hey jeff.. u stayin in a hotel this weekend in peterboro? if so wat one?

To: All the Drivers & Crews/Track Staff/Fans

From: Jeff Slaughter #81 4 Cylinder

Date: October 5

On behalf of myself , My Brother and my Mom & Dad we would like to thank everyone who helped in my quest for the 4 Cylinder Championship especially those who come to our rescue when times didn't look good when we got wrecked - To Bob Phinnemore for lending me his car - To Mark Adams for helping us get back out one night when we needed a hand - To Jimmy & Helen Carter for all of there encouragement to help keep me focused on " My Goal"- To Dean Jacksch at One on One Auto Repairs for all the work he did on the car to keep us going all season - to Rob Morrison and his Crew for their help - To Tracey's Auto Wreckers for giviing all the Drivers good deals on what they need - To all of the 4 Cylinder Guys & Gals that we made freinds with over the season, especially the drivers & crews in the infield who made us welcome towards the end of the season. Last and most important were my Sponsors Primerica Financial Services - One on One Auto Repairs & Paint By Kevin.

Without all of the above I know I couldn't have gone on to capture the title of 2004 4 Cylinder Track Champion.

Thanks to all of you for your help in a Season I will cherish forever !!!!

To: Ryan Rankin'(#51four cyld)

From: Heather

Date: October 5

Hey Ryan
Are you coming back next year to sunset speedway?i sure hope so.Are you going to the banque.Well anyways its 10:32 and i gotta get up for school talk to u later>
XoHeather~

To: Vicki Dale

From: Heath

Date: October 5

Hey Vicki - Your welcome, and sorry that Nikki and I weren't there more often!

Hopefully see you over the winter - call us anytime; and looking forward to running against you next year!

Heath

To: rick#8

From: #8fan

Date: October 4

good to no where to look next year

To: Ronnie Lethbridge

From: The 2 cheerleaders, Michi and Kelli

Date: October 3

We just want to wish you luck in Peterborough and to have fun. You have won it there before and you know the saying " history repeats itself." And all that cheering will be from your 2 cheerleaders in the stands. It looks like its going to be great racing weather so go out there and kick ---.

To: Momma Wilton, Mike, Paul, Chance, Heath, Bert and Les

From: Vicki Dale

Date: October 3

I just wanted to thank you all for your help with everything. I had an awesome year and am very glad that you were all there to help out. Everyone worked hard on the car and i appreciate everything. Thanks to everyone and hope to see you all next year. Momma I miss you very much. Can't wait for you to be home again. Good luck to Chance and Paul with your cars for next year. Talk to you all soon.

To: Ml Towing

From: Vicki #29

Date: October 3

Hey Jay,
Thank you sponsering the car and being there to tow it when we needed you. It was a great year and I thank you for your help and support. Have a good winter and see you next season.

To: #8 fan

From: rick#8

Date: October 1

ill be out there next yr for sure and im stayin in four fun.

To: the #one late model

From: the loner

Date: September 30

I first have to say well done Mr Bemrose congrate to you and your crew.You wage a great battle with the one car all year and your are a worthy champion in my eyes. to the "old guy" driving the one car we sure hope you come back next year and take another run at the track championship.Vic you are truly a wonder to watch race and put the moves on them young guns. I will see one and all at the banquet and hope we are all back next season to do it all over again. To Glen Well done and thanks to you and your hard working staff we all got to see some of the finest racing in the province, Thank you one and all!!

To: All The Dudes In The Four Fun Division

From: Spencer McGeo

Date: September 30

If anyone needs to contact me or jeff during the off season, email me at limpertwo@hotmail.com

if you need help on buildin a new ride or anything just contact us

- #3 Four Fun...

To: Adam Tracey

From: Don Bedford

Date: September 30

Yes it was nice seeing you back at the track and racing, those tires sure looked nice on your car. Hope you are able to improve like you told me that your intentions were for next year. See you at the banquet. Good Luck.

To: Webmaster Mark

From: Rod McLeod

Date: September 30

Just saw caught the opening of the online photo booth and thought it appropriate to comment publicly on it. An impressive body of work. Hope the sales keep you busy all winter.

Great job with the camera and the website all season long.

To: rick#8

From: #8fan

Date: September 30

this is the number 8 fan hope to see you out there next year

To: Management & Fans Report on Betty Everingham

From: D. Bedford

Date: September 28

To those who know Betty Everingham, who took ill at barrie Speedway on Sunday. Well just got an email Tuesday night. She just got out of Barrie Hospital Tuedays feeling much better and thanks all those who was thinking about her . Clean bill of health.

To: All my sponsors

From: Adam Tracey

Date: September 28

I would like to thank all my sponsors for sticking with me for the short season i had. It would be impossible to race if it was not for you guys.
I hope to see you all before the banquet.

To: #8 fan

From: Rick #8

Date: September 28

im not sure yet i might run 4 fun or road runner.
p.s who is this?

To: everyone

From: will

Date: September 28

does anyone know if any of the 4 clys are going to be going to flamboro for their octoberfest weekend

To: jr#9 TC

From: the people who stick behind you

Date: September 28

Just wanted to say congrats on the 19th place finish - not bad considering you only started racing at the end of the year. Hopefully we will see a top 5 finish next year. Best wishes LOL

To: Rob and theTc # 45 crew

From: Dad

Date: September 26

Congratulations to you and Mike-John- Warren-Ken and on a great season. Now the hard part is defending the championship.
Lots of hard work and late nights paid off-along with some smart and heads up driving. congrats again only next year maybe you and Frank could make it a little easier on an old guys heart

To: Vicki Dale

From: Brendan Doherty

Date: September 26

Hey Vicki, Well it was good to see that you got 15th in points...not bad for a rookie. We will get that car just a rockin for you next year. I dont think Jeff is gonna know who it is goin past him it will be so fast. I'm workin on buildin a car. Well its good to see that you had fun this year and we will have even more fun next year.

To: Fellow Driver/Race Fans/Sunset Staff

From: Harold #22 Four Fun

Date: September 26

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all the drivers, staff and race fans at Sunset. I had a great first year and will be back next year.

If anybody wants to get ahold of me in the off season contact me at harold@jtracing.sprintprinting.on.ca . I'd be more than happy to give you a hand working on a car. I am looking to build a 4 cylinder so may be looking for help with parts or whatever myself.

See ya'll at the banquet.. I may need a pick up truck (I hear the trophy is BIG!!!)

Harold #22 Four Fun

To: Drivers and Staff

From: Clean up (Anne & Jeff)

Date: September 26

Thanks for a great and awesome season. We just wanted to thank everyone who helped us out to do clean up. As of November, Anne and I will be waiting for our first child to arrive. So that means that next year we won't be doing clean up, but we will be in the stands cheering you on.
Thanks again to whoever helped us out with grabing a broom or speedy dry. It sure helped us out when we needed it. Take care and have a safe winter and we'll see you at the banquet or we will see you next year in the stands.

To: All cars that came out for the bbq.

From: wreckchaser

Date: September 26

It was nice to see the cars that came out. its been a great year i had some great times, meet some great people. I hope my race season (the winter) will be good for me, so I can come back next year. I hope that the drivers, staff and Glen were happy with the service aswell as the fans. I try to put on a show, of some sort. I always know what people are saying since it only takes half a night for anything to be spread thur the pits. See you next year hope to keep everyone talking.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To: A Fan

From: wreckchaser

Date: September 26

Thanks, it real hard trying to keep everyone happy and talking but I try.!!!!!!!

To: Brendan Doherty

From: Vicki Dale

Date: September 25

Hey Brendan,
Just wanted to say thank you for your help this season. I appreciate you coming out on your nights off from the late model and helping me out in the infield. Hopefully you'll have a car of your own for the next season, it would be alot of fun to have you run out there too. Thanks again and talk to you soon.

To: Kyle Lethbridge

From: Vicki Dale

Date: September 25

Hey Kyle,
Sorry to see that your motor blew in practice two weeks ago. You had a great year otherwise. You put alot of hard work into your car and you did an awesome job. Thank you for you help this season and look forward to racing with you again next year.

To: Jeff Slaughter #81

From: Vicki Dale #29

Date: September 25

Hey Jeff,
This message is a little late, i haven't gotten a chance to get on the computer. Just wanted to congradulate you on winning the championship. You worked hard and had an awesome year. I'll be looking forward to racing with you and the other drivers again next year and hopefully it will be just as much fun as this year. Thank you for your help throught the season and good luck getting your car ready for next season.

To: -

From: TC #84 (BW)

Date: September 25

We originally approached Flamboro to run this car but it seems they don't consider a Ford Thunderbird with fuel injection and IRS to be legal. The "far more open-minded" folks at Sunset welcomed this car and it's unlikely we'll be at many other tracks. Certainly not Flamboro unless they open their eyes a little bit.

To: TC# 84

From: -

Date: September 24

Why dont you go out to Flamboro to race? Its right around the corner from Burlington. Come on out for Oct. Fest your first time out in like 25 years ? please

To: wreckchaser

From: a fan

Date: September 24

Just wanted to say congratulations to you and Terry you make a great couple.

To: Anybody

From: Heather

Date: September 24

Hey guys it a great 2 last nights of racing.Arent u all sad its over i no i am.....Im gonna miss u all.but i have next yr to look forward too.Im gonna be working there next year i hope u all have a great break and a great x-mas and ill see u all in the spring hopfully.Have fun at the banque and dont get too drunk.LOLhehehe.Cya later luv lots Heather(pit booth)

To: rick #8

From: #8 fan

Date: September 24

what class are you going to be running next year.

To: #8 fan

From: Rick #8

Date: September 22

i spun out and i think i blew the tranny. no big deal new car for next yr.

To: Sponsors, Drivers & Your Families & Staff

From: One of the Oldest Driver at The Track.

Date: September 22

On behalf of myself, my family we would like to say a very Greatfull Thankyou for another Season at the track. To The Sponsors You do not know how much it means to the management and staff for your loyal support. To you the drivers, if it was not for us, there would be no Sunset, to your families who let you out to race and practice Thankyou.
To those who worked behind the scenes and those who carried a lot of responsobility while working , Thankyou. Remember, there is only a few cold and short months, till we start up the 2005 season .From The Old Drivers, See you all at the Banquet and if you are not there , have a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year..... By The way it was nice to see one of our family back at the track. God Bless Monique.

To: All

From: Ernie #3 TC

Date: September 22

Thanks to all the drivers and crews who help me at the track this year.
Notably Jim Albin, Mark Adams, The 45 Crew and Brendan Adams.

To: Jeff Dorey #48 ThunderCar

From: Kryssi, Lyndsi, & Jesse DeRose

Date: September 22

Hi,
Nana told us about your car, hope you get it fixed in time for the next race. Hope you are okay.

Love J,K,L

To: Pitboard Posters

From: Mark (webmaster)

Date: September 21

To anyone who posted the preceeding 18 or so messages from around Saturday morning on, my apologies for not having them up until now. Something must have gone amiss at the server end, as not a single one came in from then until this morning when over 23 flooded the gates (including some For Sale postings)! Geez, Canada Post is quicker. Either way, if any were missed or otherwise lost by the system server, please feel free to repost. -MB

To: All 4 cyl. from Sunday

From: #45 Team

Date: September 21

To anyone with yellow paint on the back of their car.
Nothing was intentional, it was our first race and the car is a rocket.

To anyone with yellow paint on the front of their car.
No hard feelings, thanks for the experience of saving the race car.

See you all next year!!

To: Arie #5

From: #45 4 cylinder team (Joe, Colt)

Date: September 21

Congrats Arie on a great winning streak. We've only known you for a short period of time but you're a good guy and you've worked hard on your car and you can wheel it!! We were happy to see you take the checkered on Sunday, you drove a great race and that re-start was perfect. Have a good winter, but don't find anymore speed OK? You're fast enough as it is!! Hopefully we'll see you.

To: Andy

From: #45 4 cylinder team

Date: September 21

Thanks for helping get us through our first raceday Sunday. Thanks for answering all of our questions and showing us around the pits. We will be back for next year, hopefully you will too. Have a good winter!!

To: #84 Thunder Car (Uncle Kenny and crew)

From: Doug Gordon

Date: September 21

Good luck tonight and congratulations on a terrific first season back in 25 years since you last raced. My family is proud of you and all of the crew. Your whole team will be a force to watch next year. Godspeed Doug, Anna,Daniel,Vincent,Olivia and Mitchell !

To: Ted Edwards #26 4 cyl

From: #80 Jimmy

Date: September 21

I just want to thank you in advance for letting me use your ride to-nite.There are a few guys who would have done the same but I was most comfortable when you said O.K. I know I won't be the champ this year, but just to be in the top 10 is very gratifying... Thanks ,Ted very much..I owe you a barbecue and a cold beer.

To: Mikey Norris Thunder Car #60

From: You Future Wife

Date: September 21

You had a good run you have improved alot and I will be helping you to get your car runnig even better for next season Love ya talk latter

To: all the drivers

From: a fan

Date: September 21

this to say thanks for coming out and showing us a good race you always keep us on are feet hope to see all of you next season thanks again

To: #81 Jeff.

From: Jim #80.

Date: September 21

This is not the big boy...It's his other half. Didn't go to the track to-nite because I was to nervous about the last race and how it would play out...Hope it goes as I told Jim it would. I didn't want to see big Steve and your Mom having a hissyfit or a heart attack...Best of LUCK and bring that little DODGE to a championship....YOU GO JEFF.

To: #84 Thunder Car (Uncle Kenny and crew)

From:

Date: September 21

Congratulations on a well earned and deserved feature win. You all did us very proud and gave my children the thrill of their life with getting their picture in victory lane. What started out as a bunch of table talk at Tims on Wednesday nights has turned into a real life dream. I can't express how proud I am of all of you. Now sit back and enjoy some time off you all deserve it. Congratulations Cliff(dad), Fred, Alfie and Kenny and everyone else involved.
Doug, Anna, Daniel, Vincent, Olivia and Mitchell.
P.S. Olivia now thinks you are better than Jeff Gordon

To: #81 4 cyl(Jeff)

From: MAMMA Carter

Date: September 21

See, I knew you had it in you. When Jim came home last night ,the only thing I said to him was WELL.. He started to tell me how he did and all about the pinball game that was going on on the track(know what I mean) and I said O.K. now HOW DID OUR JEFF DO? He told me you had clinged it and I said That's all I wanted to know.... Carole and Steve,I sure hope you guys are in good health this morning. I was waiting to hear that they had taken Syeve away to a more suitable place for fathers with bad tickers,after last night. Iguess that assumption is O.K because now its only the banquet to get through....

To: All the 2004 CHAMPIONS of sunset

From: #80 4 cyl.

Date: September 21

This is a big congrats from (and I hope I speak for all) everyone who loves to race and watch racing..GOOD JOB this year, you guys.

To: Everyone

From: MR.SUNSET (unofficial spokesman)

Date: September 21

It was a cold september night was the scene
Thankfully all the the driving went clean
The final points race for the season
I wonder if that was the reason
Good luck to you all and see you Sunday
Hope that it runs as well and it will be a fun day

Thanks for the memories
MR. SUNSET (unofficial spokesman)

To: Jimmy "The Rocket" Carter and His "Better Half"

From: Jeff Slaughter

Date: September 21

hey guys, i just wanted to thank you for all the support this year and all those "Championship Lectures"...haha thanx again Jimmy and Helen...i'll see you guys at the shop this week...if i can fit my head through the door haha

To: jeff slaughter

From: dave #94 t.c. crew

Date: September 21

congrats on the championship buddy!!!!!!!!!! you fought hard and had some bad luck and still came out on top, my hat goes off to you and all the crew!! see ya at barrie saturday!!

To: To all the 2004 Champions

From: Ashley

Date: September 21

Congratulations on a job well done. Good Luck next yr with your new goals, no matter what they are.

To: rick #8 fourfun

From: #8 fan

Date: September 21

you where doing good sunday what happend to the car

To: THE BADMAN

From: HOOLIGAN RACING

Date: September 21

We will be back next year, you did an awesome job on the announcing, Hope to see you next year. Keep in touch over the winter, we could use some extra fingers over the winter.

To: Jim MacDonald #90 4 cyl

From: Darron & Shirley ..D.A.R.R Racing #25

Date: September 21

Well what can we say.You did awesome out on the track on Sunday. Making the feature was great. We are so proud of you .You have come a long way from the first time driving the car. Getting to know the car and to go out there and have FUN makes a big difference!!! Just remember I have it on tape so we can plan a day soon to watch it.See you this weekend at Barrie!!

To: all 4 cly

From: Will

Date: September 20

great racing sunday night, well except for the few cautions. I know I had a blast driving the mighty 66 volvo. Hope I didn't get in anyones way. See you next year

To: Drivers and staff

From: Andy (Road Runner Tech)

Date: September 20

Now that our season is over, I just want pass on a few things.
Rob, I didn't get a chance to tell you yesterday but I have been approached by several people complimenting you on the job you did. A little quick with the yellow on occasion, but good show.
To the drivers, well done. There were some nights I left the track with elevated Blood Pressure, but in retrospect we are all human. The calss of drivers is above the norm. Well done.
To the fans who came regardless of the weather. Thanks, next year bring some friends.
Finally to the staff. Bev and I came to the track as total strangers and we felt at home. We have a good crew and I really enjoyed it. Glenn and Fred know how to do the job and are a great help. Thanks.
See you at the banquet.