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Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

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Originally Posted by HR9121 (Post 433300)

I hope Joe didn't get ugly with them because it will probably cost him more than his entry fee. If he did I'll donate.

No, Joe Sr and Jr wouldn't do that ..They are a class act..
Now on the other hand ..if is was me....

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 433303)

No, Joe Sr and Jr wouldn't do that ..They are a class act..
Now on the other hand ..if is was me....

Pretty sure you would be reading about my fine this coming week.....

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

8pm and Supergas has never been down the track...what a Sh!t show. I particularly like what they did to Mr Santangelo, nice guy and good racer gets screwed. everyday people ask me why I do not race NHRA events, prestige my *****, it is only as important as an individual makes it. MIR in two weeks, Thank you.

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

It's ridiculous and to think I was actually trying to get in for this torture....

Now I am very happy I was not able to get in....and this is the exact reason why I have not run an NHRA national event for many years....

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele (Post 433286)

Stock is done with their second round and Super Stock just finished up with their first. There was a unfortunate incident were Joe Santangalo missed his run by a few minutes. Everyone knows how much of a supporter I am of NHRA, probably to much so, but they really screwed up this time.

Joe just finished running a heads up in stock, and as most know heads up races are usually last. Super Comp finished up quick with only 15 pair to run between stk and ss. Joe's opponent, Robert Panza was told to go to the burnout box and then told to do his burnout and stage. Joe was being escorted through the pits by NHRA officials to get there as fast as he can, he was parked way past the finish line. Joe got up and needed no more than 30 seconds to get ready, NHRA told Robert stage and the rest is history.

What a terrible call by the NHRA officials, there were many cars all ready paired up and ready to go. Its amazing that the pit officials were escorting Joe and the track officials were telling Robert to race, do they use the same radios or what.

Just a little common sense would have made this a none issue. Now NHRA has two race teams upset with each other for a bad call.

I have lots of photos of stk/ss, as soon as I finish editing, I will post them.

I think Nhra should have waited. We all know that if it was Fletcher or Biondo, they would have waited. It should be fair for all of us that participate in this sport
Chuck

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

Does anyone know if NHRA did their jobs and have cars go to the barn? If not, why not, what are we paying for with our membership and ridiculous entry fees to NHRA? NHRA is supposed to do their "do diligence" and make sure that all the cars in the field are within spec. When I went to Englishtown back in the 70's and 80's, I was one of the cars always picked for tear down. Didn't matter where you qualified, you could be the one of many to be taken apart. (usually 10 to 15 stockers alone) I personally don't care, I would take my car apart anywhere no matter if I'm last on the Q sheet where I usually hang out.
I want to see cars come apart, not to make money for NHRA, but to see if all the players are fair and square.

Casey Miles
248H "F" NHRA Stock!

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

GREAT pics.

Walking thru the pits..Fri.>

Just my 2c...Is this stunningly clean monster..(engine bay in a SS/CA) ..just off the charts?

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

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Originally Posted by RJDUDEK (Post 433350)

GREAT pics.

Walking thru the pits..Fri.>

Just my 2c...Is this stunningly clean monster..(engine bay in a SS/CA) ..just off the charts?

John Kakalecik's, "Drop Dead Georgous" SS/CA Cuda,
One of THE BEST APPEARING AND BEST ENGINEERED Race cars on the planet! ;)

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

The Santangelo's obviously got screwed, because of a failure to communicate.

I have said this to my friends for years, if I still raced, you wouldn't see me at a NHRA national event.

What a joke, they should admit their mistake, and refund his entry fee.

Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals

It looks like Joe was in the first three pairs in superstock.