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that is total bs where does it say in rule book we all need this guys name and pic
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We had a good dinner over at the Racer Appreciation Dinner. They gave away good prizes, too, but we didn't win any. $250 Visa gift cards!! The big prize was a leather jacket with the 59th US Nationals and free entry for next year!
We are in for the night in the AC! Almost got too hot 2nd round watching from the stands in 94 degrees! Big day tomorrow with class! We have a run at 8, then SC, then round 1 of class! More tomorrow from us! |
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maybe run your mouth like JF and you can be anywhere
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Good luck all stock and super stock
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Good luck to all class racers tomorrow!!!!!
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Jack Don't let it get to you. All of us at home wishing we were there love what you do. It's just an official that doesn't really have a clue. They seem to have a bunch of them. Must have made him feel important. At least Jack you didn't get the Barry Parker oil pan rule. I'll tell you that one if your at e-town.
Toby you are right on the money. I really love the new cars and no one loves heads up racing in stock more than I do. But how can they have cars that qualify not have the runs count toward AHFS while all others do. Indy is the one race that most let it hang out. It's the best chance for the AHFS to work on some of the under rated cars. Why didn't they just make a complete seperate eliminator for them. Show case the new cars in their own class. Just not right!!! Barry |
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The in car cam is Jim Daniels in his 68 Hemi Dart. I have a few more videos that I am editing now and they should be up soon.
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[QUOTE=B Parker;396764]Jack Don't let it get to you. All of us at home wishing we were there love what you do. It's just an official that doesn't really have a clue. They seem to have a bunch of them. Must have made him feel important. At least Jack you didn't get the Barry Parker oil pan rule. I'll tell you that one if your at e-town.
Toby you are right on the money. I really love the new cars and no one loves heads up racing in stock more than I do. But how can they have cars that qualify not have the runs count toward AHFS while all others do. Indy is the one race that most let it hang out. It's the best chance for the AHFS to work on some of the under rated cars. Why didn't they just make a complete seperate eliminator for them. Show case the new cars in their own class. Just not right!!! Barry[/QUOTE Barry you need to get a Nova. That sure is bull ***** about that pan. |
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Jack was able to relax this evening with some corn.....
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We should hit 50 thousand views on this thread and it's only Wednesday! What's the current record for views on a thread? Anybody know? Ken?
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Bob Put one on your car you can run it until someone complains. Then they will give you until the end of the year to change it. Barry
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199,125 views
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The top view thread is ...... Cool race car names! replies 409 - views 199,125. Second is..... http://classracer.com/classforum/ima.../paperclip.gif "Live" from Indy US Nationals 2011 replies 394 - views 177,607. This in car cam is David Barton's second qualifying run. I was hoping for a 9.0 run, but the track could not hold it. |
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Ok , I've vented - had some corn and good conversation and will find another way to get what I need to do my 'job' the way I know it needs to be done ...........
Here are photos from earlier today .......... |
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So what ever happened to "Every Ticket is a Pit Pass?"
Aren't the staging lanes part of the pit's? Especially for someone who is credentialed as a competitor? Maybe it has something to do with taking pictures and not having one of those really cool "PHOTO" vest's!! We all know how wrong that is! :D Still a shame you got picked on, Jack! |
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Nope - Haven't run out yet ..........
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Barney Fife's gonna Barney Fife.
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This in car cam is Drew Skillman in his 2012 Cobra Jet Super Stocker. I had a hard time finding a good spot, but thought what the heck, it is a mid 8 second car. The Skillman's are super people, be sure to drop by there pit on Thursday at 7:30PM for dinner.
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Jack grab the 55 wagon for me. That is one fine 55.
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Thanks to everyone reporting and posting pictures and videos. Greatly appreciated.
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I remember 10 or so years ago going to Indy with my brother to watch Super Stock class runs. There were (if memory serves) 250 cars in SS. Class was an all day affair. I had since then made the drive from NC to Indy just to watch class for Stock and Super Stock then drive back home. I'll catch some flack for this but shoot away. When class wins got you in on Monday there were cars there in every class. The format of qualifying IMHO has hurt the car count "numbers don't lie". I have heard the complaint and see both sides of the story that " that odd ball low dollar car got in, and my $100k+ car got sent home. Remember what the U.S. Nationals was founded on class wins! I still love watching a 2300cc Ford, 265ci Chevy, 318ci Chrysler, or an inline six load the new stuff on the trailer. My brother runs SS/GT with a rather quick car but I am still fond of the odd, obscure class cars. Indy used to be a muscle car nuts dream, I hope the dream returns. As for qualifying, save the qualifying for the Pros. BTW I was lucky enough to go to Indy and help my brother with a super stocker in 2011 and 2012 and never watched a fuel car make a pass, they are as boring as watching grass grow. If the car counts of "class" cars gets lower I doubt NHRA will care. Sportsman are only fill in to keep some action between the Pro round circus that attracts the spectators that don't know a carburetor from a injector, but is there for noise, flash, and 300mph runs. I was not able to make Indy this year, but last two years were great. I know why people return each year to meet old friends and make new ones. I wish the best for the racers that have worked hard and spent hard earned $$ to be there. I hope NHRA appreciates the effort the sportsman participants have made to be there. The officials should appreciate someone like Jack that promotes NHRA. I wish the best for NHRA leadership and hope they take a look at who got them where they are. Don Jackson
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I'll have to find a rulebook and figure it out later...do they still PRINT rulebooks? Thanks for ALL the "coverage" out there you guys! Try and stay cool and good luck with the race..... Here's a question for the veteran racers out there....About when did they STOP teching the cars next door at the oval track? Remember those days.... |
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Thank's Live reporter's from coast to coast! Ya'll keep my dream alive!
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Last one for the night..... Super Stock in the staging for their second qualifying shot. Sorry for the poor video, its a little shaky, but thought you might want to see it anyway.
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Great job with all the reports pics and video. Wish I was there...someday. I don't feel so bad getting kicked off the starting line for doing video anymore Jack. I go right up and take pics of the pros and have conversations with them all the way to beyond the head of staging with a Stocker crew pass! lol Hey Barry, I saw a pic of the old Camaro! For Sale on the back window...hint, hint, nudge, nudge! :)
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Good morning -In less than two hours we'll hit the track again - for Stockers it'll be the last qualifier before class eliminations and a shot to move up or even get into the field .Speaking of getting in the field some big name players are yet to break into the field - names like Dan Fletcher , Brad Plourd , Lenny Williams , Gary and Tom Russell ,and Fred Henson will take a shot at the Indy asphalt this morning again .
This morning is not nearly as humid as its been but its still early and even at this hour the temp is at 72 and climbing ......more fun in the Sun again today .Hey - its Indy -- what did you expect ! ! Back a little later ............... |
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Good morning yourself Jack, Thanks for posting everything. Not only the racing, but all the "stuff" between the lines so to speak. No one has answered the question regarding Allyson Smyth's 1st pass issues if there were any. Can you do some sleuthing? and while you're there can you post a pic of Team Portatree? Thanks again Jack, and Ken, and Larry and Patsy.
And Thanks for the signed pictures to Sir. Good luck, fast racing and Safety is wished for for all there. Walt |
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Allison went 10.98 @ 121. From the stands, I don't remember anything unusual about the run, but I was just writing down times and not paying a lot of attention.
Well from our end of the track it is a little foggy this morning! The Stock Alarms are out and warming up. Everyone hoping to pick up in what should be the fastest run of the day! more later! |
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And thanks Chris for sorting the classes back on page 11 or so!
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Ron its a 2 speed.
Here are some great actions shots that John DiBartolomeo from Drag Racing Action Magazine www.dragracingaction.com last night. The weather numbers for this morning... Temp 73 Humid 79% Bar 29.08 DA 2842ft more photos coming... |
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Good luck to all the class racers today, and a big Thanks to Larry & Patsy, Jack, Ken, for all the pics and things going on in the pits that you bring us without being there.
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Stock is done with the 3rd qualifying shot, the weather was about the same as yesterday morning. Many cars were up in lanes early trying to either solidify there spot or move up to get in the show.
Temp 84 Humid 61% Bar 29.13 DA 3462 ft 2-4 head wind I have two stock in car cam coming later, both stick cars. David Barton went a blistering 9.07 in FS/AC... that's 1.43 under. Be back after Class.... |
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