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Old 06-13-2004, 05:04 PM
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For five insane days, over 140 of us have been sponsors of Kevin Buckler’s The Racers Group LE MANS entry. It’s been wild fun. Probably the most fun I’ve personally ever had in motor sports, without actually being on the track. We actually had a car running at Le Mans!

Thanks to everyone on the “Hey, Wait For Me” Racing team, and others with the same crazy fantasy, who dug into their pockets to make it a reality.

However, the man who was the catalyst for it all, the nutty New Englander with the twinkle in his eye, is the one who truly deserves all our gratitude.

To encourage Rennlisters to participate, John selflessly offered two years membership dues free to anyone who contributed our requested amount.

Each of us had to dig into our pockets a bit to be a part of this “effort”.

John D, however, dug into his own pocket EACH TIME one of us contributed.
All so we could share the fun of living a daydream.

I hope you’ll take a moment and do the math. And learn the magnitude of JohnD's generosity.
Old 06-13-2004, 05:07 PM
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Thanks again John. Like I say on the site, we wouldn't be here without you.
Old 06-13-2004, 05:19 PM
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Old 06-13-2004, 05:58 PM
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Old 06-13-2004, 06:01 PM
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John D

YOU DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Old 06-13-2004, 06:06 PM
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John D....

Thanks from BOTH of us. You are the best, and let's not forget about Jen! We send our thanks her way too.........



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Old 06-13-2004, 06:21 PM
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What a hoot! Thanks !
Old 06-13-2004, 06:57 PM
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Way to go John D.
Old 06-13-2004, 07:09 PM
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John D

thanks so much for everything. Mike said that he has never had that much fun when he was not actually racing. I have not yet raced in my life yet (just driven cautiously over the "Ring"), but if racing is better than this weekend and the fun I had watching TRG and the Turtle race in Le Mans, then I want to become a racedriver tomorrow.

Lets make a Le Mans 2005 meeting a reality,

Best regards to all,

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Old 06-13-2004, 07:30 PM
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John D is truly a great man, with an even bigger heart.

when i said i could throw in 30.. he said hed match it. on top of that, what hes donated already, and all of the membership donations!?!? truly a great guy.

i cant wait to finally shake his hand at 944 fest in cincy.
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Hats of to John! He is one of the great reasons that makes Rennlist such a great place!!
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Thanks John & Jen, This place is the best. You've outdid yourselfs'
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Old 06-13-2004, 09:07 PM
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Thanks John.

I cannot wait to meet you folks at LeMans next year!!
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John's generosity was huge; I can't calculate the amount but it was far more than any of us gave directly to the cause. In addition to running a phenomenal virtual space for us to hang out with people who love these great cars John has reach deep into his pockets on this one.
I think the right response is show some financial support for John & Jen - I for one am going to renew for an additional 2 years.
Old 06-13-2004, 09:59 PM
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Mike,

I couldn't have said better myself!!!

John & Jen,

You both are really the reason why Rennlist is what it is today...the best P-Car forum on the net...you're awesome!!!


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