Div 7 salt lake final what happened

west coast · 09-30-2013, 01:05 AM

I was there for first round but sucked at both ends of the track. Then headed out for the Long Drive home. When I look on Drc and read about the final was this a deal being cut? Have heard about this at big buck bracket races but at a divisional race. This reminds me of Team orders in the pros. What do people think about this. Toby sorry I didnt do a live from salt Lake. Looked like Some good heads up Racing after I left. Thats what it is all about.

Larry Hill · 09-30-2013, 09:37 AM

Not being there and just looking at DRC, it begs the question..... What size DIVING trunks does Doug wear???

Gordie Kissner · 09-30-2013, 09:56 AM

I wasn't able to make the race,but was wondering the same??

DRC's quote.."Well, that was very weird! Neither car made a burnout and just pulled directly up to the starting line and staged. As soon as they staged, Lambeck drove slowly away. Lamb took the green and drove down the track right behind Lambeck. You decide what this was all about!!"

BLAZER · 09-30-2013, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Not being there and just looking at DRC, it begs the question..... What size DIVING trunks does Doug wear???

Not sure on size--but ill bet he sold them

jmcarter · 09-30-2013, 11:14 AM

If it was a dive then they sure as heck should have done it differently. Look at the National points standing and tell me how this would be any different than the NASCAR Richmond deal. NHRA needs to address the situation and if they investigate and say everything's ok I'd feel better about it, can't say how Stock Points contenders might feel though.

Jim Hawkins · 10-01-2013, 01:18 AM

I was not there and have no dog in this fight. But if this wen't down as described I can not believe there is not more outrage over this. I would not dive for ANYONE and I sure as heck would not wan't anyone diving for me. What satisfaction do you get from winning when it was pre arranged for you? Maybe this goes on more than I know but if he goes on and wins the championship it will be tarnished. They could of at least been smarter about how they did it. Total BS.

buzzinhalfdozen · 10-01-2013, 09:26 AM

This sort of thing happens all the time in weekly bracket racing. My son who was in the running for the track championship at our local track was approached at 8 cars about laying down for a fellow racer for a fee. His answer....NO, race me for it.Well he lost the round, but I've never been more proud of him. Good to know he's learned integrity is priceless. Without it what have you really accomplished?

Bobby Brannon · 10-01-2013, 09:54 AM

Maybe Doug car had a broken trans or something and he had to stage to get runner up. Just saying. Only one's to answer this is Doug orJustin

Tony Janes · 10-01-2013, 12:01 PM

Is this really important?

Larry Hill · 10-01-2013, 01:04 PM

If you are one of the ones in contention for the National Championship, it is VERY important!!!

I bet nobody ever gave Helms, Fletcher, Bertozzi, Biondo, Santangelo or Taylor any free rounds!! If they did get a free round, it was much better orchestrated.

09-30-2013, 01:05 AM	#1
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 577 Likes: 4 Liked 129 Times in 49 Posts	Div 7 salt lake final what happened I was there for first round but sucked at both ends of the track. Then headed out for the Long Drive home. When I look on Drc and read about the final was this a deal being cut? Have heard about this at big buck bracket races but at a divisional race. This reminds me of Team orders in the pros. What do people think about this. Toby sorry I didnt do a live from salt Lake. Looked like Some good heads up Racing after I left. Thats what it is all about.

09-30-2013, 09:37 AM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,284 Likes: 1,637 Liked 9,461 Times in 1,960 Posts	Re: Div 7 salt lake final what happened Not being there and just looking at DRC, it begs the question..... What size DIVING trunks does Doug wear??? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

09-30-2013, 09:56 AM	#3
Gordie Kissner Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 219 Likes: 1,220 Liked 16 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Div 7 salt lake final what happened I wasn't able to make the race,but was wondering the same?? DRC's quote.."Well, that was very weird! Neither car made a burnout and just pulled directly up to the starting line and staged. As soon as they staged, Lambeck drove slowly away. Lamb took the green and drove down the track right behind Lambeck. You decide what this was all about!!" __________________ Gordie Kissner SS 6010 STK 6010

09-30-2013, 11:14 AM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,122 Likes: 1,978 Liked 2,707 Times in 853 Posts	Re: Div 7 salt lake final what happened If it was a dive then they sure as heck should have done it differently. Look at the National points standing and tell me how this would be any different than the NASCAR Richmond deal. NHRA needs to address the situation and if they investigate and say everything's ok I'd feel better about it, can't say how Stock Points contenders might feel though. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

10-01-2013, 01:18 AM	#6
Jim Hawkins Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 186 Likes: 82 Liked 109 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Div 7 salt lake final what happened I was not there and have no dog in this fight. But if this wen't down as described I can not believe there is not more outrage over this. I would not dive for ANYONE and I sure as heck would not wan't anyone diving for me. What satisfaction do you get from winning when it was pre arranged for you? Maybe this goes on more than I know but if he goes on and wins the championship it will be tarnished. They could of at least been smarter about how they did it. Total BS.

10-01-2013, 09:26 AM	#7
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 985 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Div 7 salt lake final what happened This sort of thing happens all the time in weekly bracket racing. My son who was in the running for the track championship at our local track was approached at 8 cars about laying down for a fellow racer for a fee. His answer....NO, race me for it.Well he lost the round, but I've never been more proud of him. Good to know he's learned integrity is priceless. Without it what have you really accomplished? __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

10-01-2013, 09:54 AM	#8
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 650 Likes: 3 Liked 97 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Div 7 salt lake final what happened Maybe Doug car had a broken trans or something and he had to stage to get runner up. Just saying. Only one's to answer this is Doug orJustin __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

10-01-2013, 12:01 PM	#9
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 28 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Div 7 salt lake final what happened Is this really important? __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

10-01-2013, 01:04 PM	#10
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,284 Likes: 1,637 Liked 9,461 Times in 1,960 Posts	Re: Div 7 salt lake final what happened If you are one of the ones in contention for the National Championship, it is VERY important!!! I bet nobody ever gave Helms, Fletcher, Bertozzi, Biondo, Santangelo or Taylor any free rounds!! If they did get a free round, it was much better orchestrated. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817