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John I would be happy to speak on your behalf.

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Can’t be someone just said he’s a good guy……��

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For those of you that don’t know, this car was driven and owned by his uncle, that passed away,and at that time the Intake was legal. In the last year NHRA decided to remove it from the list, Joe did not know.

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MY mistake = The 301 is legal at this time.
The 666 which possibly is a better intake maybe
is the one currently illegal on the 64 383.
I assume that was the problem.

The manifold rules have moved around a bit on this combo
and I am not current on it.
Well we just got back from the Class Final in D/SA.
While in the back behind the lanes while preparing for the
final = The two guys who were running this 64 came up to
me and got in my face and asked me, Are you that John Irving
that posted this reply to this thread. I replied in the affirmative.
He then said "Do you want to fight me". I have never met him before.
Most of you guys know I am in my Mid 70's and I am struggling just
to walk around after my last couple surgeries. These gentlemen are 1/2
my age!! I am very surprised at this situation!! (The only conclusion one can draw is. This is the act of A guilty party. Sad to see this type of unprofessional behavior at a race track)

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Well if this would have been a 1.15 under run would he have turned himself in???? I bet not, if this was another brand all you mopar racers would be looking for blood, but he’s a good guy, threatens a older stock racer that didn’t even call them what they are. CHEATER

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I'm very sure Jim Hale being THE 383 authority can clarify which intake is the best and legal.
John for them to threaten you like that should be investigated by the N.H.R.A. and I also believe the D7 team has some explaining to do regarding their decision to re-classify this car especially after the -1.21 run in Stock Eliminator.
This is outrageous and I for one have never heard of this happening before.

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I think he meant 350.

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I’m a big fan of William Earnes Hensley poem Invictus last two lines
“ I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my sole”

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John,
I wish I would have been there with you...I would have applied my own version of James 5:14-15 as regards to laying hands over the sick!

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No worries John. Got your back. Our very own eagle eye in division 7 and traveler spotted the infraction before the fuel check was complete. You'll have to guess who.
I had the pleasure of pitting next to Chad and Sherry Langdon. What great folks! I enjoyed hearing Sherry scream with excitement from afar. Chad was driving great. I broke a starter after first round of class and Chad was there to save my butt and I was able to pull off the C/SA class trophy.
The traction was tricky to say the least. During class while helping the champ in D/SA. We ended up putting weight back in. Myself I lowered my launch RPM to 2400. One racer ask if I leave at idle...nearly!
I enjoyed getting to visit friends, to tell old fish stories, have a bunch of laughs and some very close races that sure were a great time.

Paul Haszlauer
7019 C/SA

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Any results on class eliminations?

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Rick, They are shown in NHRA Div Live Timing yesterday..C1 ,C2 etc.

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It has been awhile since I've won class. If anyone wonders at times why we class race. First the build up on the scales "your good!" Then Pat hands you the trophy, shakes your hand "Nice Job!" Then they called us for photos. As you coast your hotrod to the lanes I heard "nice Job, way to go." I could only wish my wife was there. Besides her support. She also would have told me my face was as dirty as it could get. Great fun!

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Paul-
well said-congrats on your class win this weekend. 4 very good cars in C/SA. Also, congrats on going deep rounds in the eliminator yesterday (didn't get the chance to speak with you after you waxed me).

There was great class racing in many classes. Paul Wong has the Cuda flying! Great to see. Mark Kirby was impressive in F Auto. Great job to all class winners.

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REPLACEMENT VEHICLES

"The event director has the option of allowing a driver utilize a replacement vehicle, but only under the following conditions:

1. The original vehicle is withdrawn from competition and cannot be reinstated.

2. Replacement vehicle cannot have been utilized by any other contestant at the same event.

3. Replacement vehicle must be fully certified and must pass technical inspection prior to continuation of competition.

4. Driver must stay within original eliminator category and class entered.


Just words in a rule book written and ignored by the powers that be.

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Thanks Bryan it was great to see you.

Paul

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Congratulations Paul!

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My son in his Demon got a real good look at the taillights = Not once but twice at the same weekend!!
We were Impressed.

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I was expecting a few more cars. Then I had to get gas. Even seeing the price. Until you actually pump in 60.00 and the gauge barely moves. Holy cow! That first 60 was at 6.50 a gallon. We went to eat. I was cheering to find 5.80 on the way. Brutal! If you've never been to Bakersfield. As you travel down route 65 to the track. It is all oil field with pumps doing their thing everywhere.

Paul

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The 62-67 383 had the 666, 301, intakes approved 16 years ago and everyone was running them. I was running the 666 on my car, someone complained about unfair advantage and NHRA banned both. Leaving one that will not work and is 30 hp down from the other two. Mr Hale took the fight to NHRA and out of it, the 6267 383 keeps the 301 but lost the 666. The 301 is faster on my car! I went to a 1968 car. I talked to the Gentleman that had the 1964 car in ISA and last time car was run. It was legal and they did not know of the rule change.

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Bubski says “ look at the bright side “ at least he didn’t go 10.50 in SS/JA after they let him in SS !!! Straight outta I/SA !!

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Do the 283 still get to use the 327 intake?:D

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I believe that is basically about what I also said similar to what Mitch
said in Post 60. That is what got me in trouble.

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How did I know this was going to come up???

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Why not it's A chevy !