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by Mel Horn
Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oscar Koveleski
Replies: 8
Views: 27673

Re: Oscar Koveleski

sgmotorsports wrote:Please keep in mind that ANYONE can nominate an individual for the PHA Hall of Fame. Oscar is certainly deserving. Complete a form and submit it for consideration for this year.

Carol
Can someone point the proper form my way? Or will a simple letter do?
by Mel Horn
Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oscar Koveleski
Replies: 8
Views: 27673

Re: Oscar Koveleski

And WE never put him in our HOF! One of my perpetual rants. I was once told that no one would put up with his acceptance "speech". Some forget the times he bailed out the Giant & how many he helped get their start in racing. Sue Let's make it happen this year. I nominated him several ...
by Mel Horn
Mon May 27, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Champinship points
Replies: 3
Views: 8895

Re: Champinship points

I'm tring to figure out why this is even an issue. What's wrong with point standing as soon as the points keeper finishes them, as practicable? I know we have way too many classes...
by Mel Horn
Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Connie Sweigart, RIP
Replies: 5
Views: 10301

Re: Connie Sweigart, RIP

I remember her from my very first days in PHA...
by Mel Horn
Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: i figure an intro is due
Replies: 18
Views: 31923

I'm not making this up either...

FV95 wrote: 1. NO ONE will laugh or tease you if you start running slow times.
...and I am existing proof of that.
by Mel Horn
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: i figure an intro is due
Replies: 18
Views: 31923

Re: i figure an intro is due

Have you been to any of our events ? It might be helpful to watch a few tech inspections as well as shadowing a corner crew over a weekend. I would also guess attending the novice meeting would be permitted?

Just a few suggestions...
by Mel Horn
Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am not making this up...
Replies: 8
Views: 8341

Re: I am not making this up...

Hmmm. There are those who are "victims" of "accidents,"" and those who are the cause of accidents. So, should the poor, hapless victim, t-boned by a drug addled member of the indiginous population have to pay? Or should the driver who gets cited, pay for both? The populatio...
by Mel Horn
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I am not making this up...
Replies: 8
Views: 8341

I am not making this up...

The City of Harrisburg, that model of fiscal responsibility, will be assessing a Vehicle Extrication Fee of $500 for accident victims.

What astounded me was the apparent statement by a city official that fatalities are not subject to extrication. (I hope he means subject to the fee).
by Mel Horn
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVING PARTY-Pizza and beer! This weekend!
Replies: 1
Views: 4028

Re: MOVING PARTY-Pizza and beer! This weekend!

Mel Horn wrote: I need help especially moving a couple big mother toolboxes. Chuck Norris couldn't make it.
Chuck Norris doesn't help people move. He stands at the new place and all the furniture comes to him.
by Mel Horn
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEED TO CONTACT ADOLF BATTIFARNO
Replies: 4
Views: 5753

Now, if we can get some of them interested in working hills.

Tom Styczynski wrote:
Ignatius Z. Yelswo is not real. This name was often quoted by early Chicago newsman as an eye witness to many, unrelated events.
He is also registered to vote in Philadelphia, where the voter turnout for this past election was said to be 112% of registered voters...
by Mel Horn
Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WANKER ALERT FROM WILSONVILLE, OREGON
Replies: 6
Views: 12673

Re: WANKER ALERT FROM WILSONVILLE, OREGON

I found two interesting rules in the Oregon hillclimb rules. Summer forest fires are always a threat so all cars must have approved spark arrester. And for a very good reason... We have forwarded that suggestion to Chuck Kohut, AKA "Sparky" (not Chuck Norris); whose Toyota Celica's exhaus...
by Mel Horn
Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEED TO CONTACT ADOLF BATTIFARNO
Replies: 4
Views: 5753

Re: NEED TO CONTACT ADOLF BATTIFARNO

You made that name up.
by Mel Horn
Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVING PARTY-Pizza and beer! This weekend!
Replies: 1
Views: 4028

MOVING PARTY-Pizza and beer! This weekend!

That would be this coming weekend, NOV 17-18 . We are moving across the...neighborhood. All of a quarter mile or so. From Atlantic (Ave) to Pacific (Ave) in York. Origin is 449 Atlantic Ave York PA 17404 (for your GPS); just look for the Penske truck. For the record, new address is 717 Pacific Ave. ...
by Mel Horn
Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WANKER ALERT FROM WILSONVILLE, OREGON
Replies: 6
Views: 12673

Re: WANKER ALERT FROM WILSONVILLE, OREGON

Some new challenges: New job (love it...it's comparable to driving for McLaren) and some health challenges...got a pacemaker this summer and am undergoing cancer treatment. AND...we're moving. See the announcement in the new thread. Sorry I missed a season but I swear it's the last one I miss. Last ...
by Mel Horn
Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WANKER ALERT FROM WILSONVILLE, OREGON
Replies: 6
Views: 12673

Re: WANKER ALERT FROM WILSONVILLE, OREGON

Isn't that the common name for the rotary-piston engine?

Derived from Peg Bundy's maiden name on "Married...With Children" ("Peggy Wanker...don't bother to thank her")
by Mel Horn
Sat Jun 09, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you!
Replies: 1
Views: 3133

Thank you!

Thanks for the cards and good wishes!

Contrary to what you may have heard, I am NOT, repeat AM NOT on any transplant list.

The cards must have been at the event party because some of you signed twice! Not that I'm complaining!

Mel
by Mel Horn
Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: Hill Climb Event Info
Topic: Duryea stuff
Replies: 61
Views: 135988

Re: Duryea stuff

I should also note that every driver that has died since I started hillclimbing 28 years ago, was in a fully enclosed car. In my memory, that applies to hillclimbs across the pond also. Respectfully beg to differ. Our Duryea fatality in 1978, Sam Osborne, was driving a Formula C car. The driver kil...
by Mel Horn
Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Springtown H/C
Replies: 7
Views: 6534

Re: Springtown H/C

FV95 wrote:The only bridge I remember was on the Pocono Hill Climb course (circa 1964).
Would this be Monomanock?
by Mel Horn
Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: You aren't shy are you?
Replies: 5
Views: 4242

Re: You aren't shy are you?

Well, at least you can say you said happy birthday to me in plenty of time. Thanks for that! Now, I wonder where you saw that? Is there another Linda in our PHA? Not aware of one. How about Mel Horn's wife? Isn't her name Linda also? No, but my daughter's is. Except she was born in October. And Pat...
by Mel Horn
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Bad Old Days
Replies: 8
Views: 11327

Re: The Bad Old Days

NJ 03Mach1 wrote:I'm no doctor, but a lot of that looked extremely painful.

I'm no doctor either.

But I've PLAYED doctor...