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Well guys this is my 20,000 post, and figured it would be best if I used it to say Thank You to all of the people that I have met and become friends with over the past 6 years in Db Drag! You guys really are "Family" to me. And I could not have done what I have done in this sport without many of you helping me along the way!
In 1999 I came into this sport as a total newb and decided to try it out with my friends just to see who was louder (I won of course) In 99 was the first time I met Alan Riley (when he had the tracker) and knew one day I wanted to be just as loud as that thing was (still waiting for that day?) Then I met a person who has helped me so much over the past few years and am honored to have him as my friend. Crazy Db Dave is his name.....and I would like to think that I am partially responsible for Dave going extrememe class nowadays....afterall It was me who said "Dave, I see you being as loud as Alma Gates one day!" (00 Merriville show I think I said that)
Then in the begining of 00 I was put in contact with Gary Alwes, Anthony Lloyd, Dave Lawrence, Josh Mertzig, Jeremy Weber, Ron, Alejandro, Simeon, and the Alfaros. Together most of us formed Team Epicenter and you guys helped me make it to my first (and only world finals) Without you guys I would not have even come close to making world finals, let alone placing in the top 8!
In 00 I also met up with and was helped out by another bunch of great people who just happened to build some of the loudest woofers on the planet. Shocker Mike and Chris Norris..... Mike it was a privleage to test out the first Shocker Extreme 12's for you, and glad I could help you get a little business in the mean time.
I was also fortunate enough to team up with Image Dynamics and run their ID SPL woofers...these were the woofers that got me to finals....so Thank you to Matt and everyone else at ID for helping out this no named guy when he was first starting out!
Tara, Danny, and everyone else that made it out to the Details shows in Muscatine, thank you for all the help and an awesome time at those shows. This is when Danny introduced me to his "Magic SPL Dust"
The first show of the 00 season is when I met everyone on "Team Hurricane" These guys always pushed me harder and harder to catch their boy Richie (who happened to have a trunk car in my class as well) and finally towards the end of the season the last few shows I was able to get louder than him.....but Richie did get the best of me at finals (even though my score was better), so thank you for pushing me to be louder!
In 01 I just missed making finals while using 1 woofer 90% of the season! I had a certified of 150 and a hard fought one at that. In 01 I was lucky enough to meet and become friends with a bunch of great competitors. Mike Stiers, Gene, Eric, Dion, Ian Ashton, Jeff Brown, Dave Roberts, Mike Skaritka, Nate and all you crazy Wisconson peepz.....Although I ran into some family issues, you guys still made shows a blast for me, and looked foward to Sundays when I could just let everything go and have a good time!
In 03 I was lucky enough to have hooked up with RE (yes I was one of the first) David and Scott you guys rock and thank you for continuing to "hook me up" I have been running RE sence then and could not be happier. Great group of guys and always there to answer my questions and take my call (I have the secret number j/k)
I know I have not competed a lot lately (School, Money, Work) you guys still treat me as "one of your own." Without you guys, I probably would have never gotten loud and never gotten into this great sport.......I will be back soon though hopefully!
So for my 20,000 post, I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone that I have met, become friends with, and for everyone that has helped me become who I am today......THANK YOU!!!
-------------------- The Peoples Mod/Champ
2006 Bass Race World Finals 130-139.9 Champion Using Crunch Sub Woofers! 2007 Bass Race Indy Regionals 130-139.9 3rd Place 2008 Bass Race Indy Regionals 130-139.9 2nd Place
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i wander off from the bar in nashville, aimlessly and drunkenly wind up in some deep dark back alley strip club, blocks from where i started
walk in to see iggy and friends firmly planted at the head of the stage. with the alfaro crew to the right
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Congrats Iggy. I got a chance to meet you a couple of time. you talked to me when no one else would at this show in Illinois a cople of years back Nexus Consulting 2X of 2003. I was struggling to figure out what I was going to do. And I know you remmember seeing me at finals. Hope to see you there again this year.
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Congrats Iggy! I haven't met you yet, but hope to one of these days. You seem like a cool guy.
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and in this pic, doesnt he look like a South Park character?
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Ha ha ha TJ grrrrrr on those pix.....those are for OT only lol
Pornstar......oh man My Crew, the Alfaros, and you......LATE NITE TIP BABY!!!
Evgeny, I believe that was the day I got beat by 2 8's in a wall and got my hand frozen in water lol
David.....again bro......its always a blast when you are around! You and Eddie and Co. have always been there for me!
Chad, we will see who walks away this year
David......its about time you actually show up to finals.....but yet there is still time to bow out lol
Danny B....... WHATS MY NAME!!!
-------------------- The Peoples Mod/Champ
2006 Bass Race World Finals 130-139.9 Champion Using Crunch Sub Woofers! 2007 Bass Race Indy Regionals 130-139.9 3rd Place 2008 Bass Race Indy Regionals 130-139.9 2nd Place
If you ain't down with the Iggster and his sounds, I got 2 words for ya: Bass Race Posts: 28785 | From: Tinley Park, Illinoize | Registered: Jul 1999
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Thanx TJ.......thanx for always lookin out and helpin a hand bro!!!
-------------------- The Peoples Mod/Champ
2006 Bass Race World Finals 130-139.9 Champion Using Crunch Sub Woofers! 2007 Bass Race Indy Regionals 130-139.9 3rd Place 2008 Bass Race Indy Regionals 130-139.9 2nd Place
If you ain't down with the Iggster and his sounds, I got 2 words for ya: Bass Race Posts: 28785 | From: Tinley Park, Illinoize | Registered: Jul 1999
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Iggy, you have always been a class competitor over the years and I am happy to call you my friend. You have always been there for me and I intend to repay the favor whenever you decide to bring your ride to Ohio. You know that you always have friends here with Team Livewire! Congrats on 20K!
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Strange thing happened to me while I was looking for a congrats pic.
I put "congrats iggy" into google and this is what came up.......
So there it is...... my congradulation Pic too you for hitting 20k!!!!
Only 80k more to go until you can retire as the interwebs ultimate post ninja!!!
And remember.......
The bigger your post count is the less you worry about the size of your weiner!!
OR
You know what they say about a guy with a Big post count dont ya???
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I would also like to say Thank you to Jamie Floyd for beating me 151.3 to 149.9 at db drag finals 00.....you know your my girl sorry i forgot ya the first time around
-------------------- The Peoples Mod/Champ
2006 Bass Race World Finals 130-139.9 Champion Using Crunch Sub Woofers! 2007 Bass Race Indy Regionals 130-139.9 3rd Place 2008 Bass Race Indy Regionals 130-139.9 2nd Place
If you ain't down with the Iggster and his sounds, I got 2 words for ya: Bass Race Posts: 28785 | From: Tinley Park, Illinoize | Registered: Jul 1999
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quote:Originally posted by Team Livewire - Mike: Iggy, you have always been a class competitor over the years and I am happy to call you my friend. You have always been there for me and I intend to repay the favor whenever you decide to bring your ride to Ohio. You know that you always have friends here with Team Livewire! Congrats on 20K!
It has been a pleasue being your friend Mike, and I appreciate everything you have ever shared with me.....my car will make it out to Ohio.....just not sure when
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