Protest at Indy.

[Mark Markow]

does anyone go to indy and slow their car down. I would think everyone is on kill .

[Sean Marconette]

Fred,

You made the comment that you do not race Stock. The difference is a performance based class like Stock and Super Stock, Jim and anyone like him has worked hard at something that we all strive for in these two classes. He races the car the way he wants to, and to beat him you better have brought enough. What's to say he is showing all of his cards? It takes time and money to race in these classes and be at the top of the pack, and I would say he has shown everyone he does not have a soft combo, and is willing to show its potential.

This is in no way intended to be an attack, just the facts that true Stock/SS racers wanting to show off their hard work, and also be legal when doing so. That right there is what this sport is all about.

Congratulations to Jim and his team. Way to show everyone how its done, and you have many people's respect for it!

Sean

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

Fred,

You made the comment that you do not race Stock. The difference is a performance based class like Stock and Super Stock, Jim and anyone like him has worked hard at something that we all strive for in these two classes. He races the car the way he wants to, and to beat him you better have brought enough. What's to say he is showing all of his cards? It takes time and money to race in these classes and be at the top of the pack, and I would say he has shown everyone he does not have a soft combo, and is willing to show its potential.

This is in no way intended to be an attack, just the facts that true Stock/SS racers wanting to show off their hard work, and also be legal when doing so. That right there is what this sport is all about.

Congratulations to Jim and his team. Way to show everyone how its done, and you have many people's respect for it!

Sean

Well said Sean ^^

Glad to hear tech passed o.k.

[fredjohnston]

I'm not understanding why someone would want to run their car and trigger THEIR OWN combo for HP increase? I can see going fast at Indy and I can see going fast in a heads-up race, that make sense. Going fast all the time and triggering your OWN COMBO where you've spent a lot of time and money to make it go fast is sorta like shooting your self in the foot, no? Especially when everyone knows you have fast car anyway and you have nothing to prove.

As far as being protested, I would think it's an ego booster that my competitors think I'm so fast I may be illegal.

If I had a 69 Camaro in the garage and thinking of building it for stock it wouldn't be the 396 combo I would build especially when you have somebody that continues to pound the combo. I would build a Corvette that is an easier combo.

Just some thoughts.

[Mark Markow]

you keep pointing Jim out. but here is the qual. sheet for class. the top 8 are at a sec. under and the top 3, only hundredth apart. it's a competitive class. and Jim wants to be at the top. and he does back it down on occasion.

B/SA 1499 Jim Boudreau, Tewksbury MA, '69 Camaro 10.128 11.25 -1.122
B/SA 1608 Gary Richard, Bayshore NY, '69 Camaro 10.133 11.25 -1.117
B/SA 45 J Allen Sherman, Donaldsonville LA, '00 Corvet 10.138 11.25 -1.112
B/SA 383 Larry Hill, Hickory KY, '70 Barracuda 10.176 11.25 -1.074
B/SA 5009 Scott Burton, Golden CO, '70 Firebird 10.203 11.25 -1.047
B/SA 4022 Jeff Teuton, Houma LA, '13 Challenger 10.213 11.25 -1.037
B/SA 1013 David Ficacci, Whippany NJ, '69 Camaro 10.239 11.25 -1.011
B/SA 2032 Jack Zimmerman, Clemmons NC, '71 Challenger 10.268 11.25 -0.982
B/SA 5027 Don Morris, Golden CO, '66 Coronet 10.292 11.25 -0.958
B/SA 1557 Fred Thibeault, Middleton NS, '69 Camaro 10.315 11.25 -0.935
B/SA 1002 Jeffrey Bardekoff, Commack NY, '64 Fury 10.348 11.25 -0.902
B/SA 1387 Chris Howes, Quispamsis NB, '70 Challenger 10.365 11.25 -0.885
B/SA 4402 Jerry Emmons, Pasadena TX, '69 Camaro 10.382 11.25 -0.868
B/SA 441 Mitch Truman, N. Manchester IN, '95 Camaro 10.410 11.25 -0.840
B/SA 3522 Gary Merrick, Girard OH, '70 Camaro 10.581 11.25 -0.669
B/SA 3440 Sean Dornan, Republic OH, '70 Challenger NT

[Larry Hill]

Fred, you obviously do not know the rules for Stock and Super Stock! With mindshaft conditions, nobody gets horsepower unless you go -1.20 under! And no B/SA went that fast!!


Patsy

[Tim H]

Good for you, Patsty. You guys are the best for reporting all the news to us stuck at home or at work. Thanks !

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by fredjohnston

I'm not understanding why someone would want to run their car and trigger THEIR OWN combo for HP increase? I can see going fast at Indy and I can see going fast in a heads-up race, that make sense. Going fast all the time and triggering your OWN COMBO where you've spent a lot of time and money to make it go fast is sorta like shooting your self in the foot, no? Especially when everyone knows you have fast car anyway and you have nothing to prove.

As far as being protested, I would think it's an ego booster that my competitors think I'm so fast I may be illegal.

If I had a 69 Camaro in the garage and thinking of building it for stock it wouldn't be the 396 combo I would build especially when you have somebody that continues to pound the combo. I would build a Corvette that is an easier combo.

Just some thoughts.

Here's some thoughts for you, build one and run it the way you want! Then let someone tell you what you should be doing with YOUR car.

[Jeff Stout]

I thought this class is a performance oriented type racing. I have heard so many times this isn't a bracket class. So a guy performs to the best of his ability and its frowned upon. I'm confused.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

I thought this class is a performance oriented type racing. I have heard so many times this isn't a bracket class. So a guy performs to the best of his ability and its frowned upon. I'm confused.

Not by most of his fellow racers he isn't.