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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Hey guys, I'm planning to go to Gatornationals when it comes up in March and was wondering if anyone has been before and how was it? Is it worth the $135 for the 4 day pass? Anyone know where I can get cheaper tickets? Please share your experiences...Thanks, Dan.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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After going once you will always want to go back.. If you've never seen two TF dragsters run, you'll just stand there with a big smile on your face after the first pass..
I go as often as possible, now that I'm in TN, will be going to the Thundervalley race...
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Originally Posted by Strokd85
After going once you will always want to go back.. If you've never seen two TF dragsters run, you'll just stand there with a big smile on your face after the first pass..
I go as often as possible, now that I'm in TN, will be going to the Thundervalley race...
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I went last year for the first time in my life and have vowed to go back every year. I will be there again this year. I only went for one day and it is good enough if you dont want to spend alot of money. I cant decide if I am going to do two days or just sunday again. either way i'll be there. It is undescribable. I had a shit eating grin from ear to ear the entire time and even when I left. Its awesome.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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I go there everyyear. Friggin amazing. You can never get anough top fuel runs.

Also the first time you go you HAVE to go to the pits when they start up the top fuelers and rev them up. It's a first time thing everyone must do!
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Originally Posted by Guado
I go there everyyear. Friggin amazing. You can never get anough top fuel runs.

Also the first time you go you HAVE to go to the pits when they start up the top fuelers and rev them up. It's a first time thing everyone must do!
its like being in a gas chamber especially standing at the starting line.. your eyes water and you have snot coming out of your nose and you cant breath.. it awesome!
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yeah, all after you shit and piss your pants simutaniously as they fire it up when you dont expect it. its awesome. i missed this year but cant wait for it to roll around next year. i do have to say i wouldnt want to go 4 days. finals is all i go for
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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Definitely go and pay whatever it costs. The top fuelies are truly amazing. Everyone should experience it at least once.

Unfortunately it's always the same weekend as another amazing event - The 12 Hours of Sebring. For me, road always wins over drag.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Boostin97SE-R
its like being in a gas chamber especially standing at the starting line.. your eyes water and you have snot coming out of your nose and you cant breath.. it awesome!

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Everyone has to have a "rookie" year
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Hmm, I think I'll go. It sounds like fun.

Oh, I also think I'll skip the pit experience. I was inside a shop when a meth car dyno'd and that was enough for me.
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ive been every year since i was like 10
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