The Fletch
 

Dan Fletcher, Super Stock (1994)
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Fletcher is the only Lucas Oil Sportsman driver to sweep the Western Swing. Though Denver was Fletcher’s first event at an altitude track, he adjusted quite well to the 5,860-foot-altitude Bandimere Speedway, wheeling his late father Tom’s ’69 Camaro to the Super Stock title over Larry Yow.
Fletcher was again unstoppable in Sonoma, where he used a perfect reaction time in the final to beat second-generation racer Doug Lambeck in the final.
Fletcher then etched his name in the history books when he topped Gary Rouse in the Seattle title round for his third straight victory, which was also his fourth of the season. Fletcher got a brief scare in the final when Rouse beat him at the Tree, .018 to .038, but “Fletch” overcame it and won with a 10.80 (10.78 dial) run.

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another comp win today at atco,on his way to a championship again in the Braun cobalt,

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likw we say it down south... fletch is on mission and he ant goin fishing!!!! good job on your win dan!!!

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...well, its rather simple, he is just plain GOOD!!...the best I have ever seen

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he's the best driver in the world.

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I think dan should have stayed in baseball he would be a multi millionaire buy now LOL. the rest of use would have a fighting chance !!!!!

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Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but for me personally; I put Peter Biondo and David Rampy right alongside of Fletch when it comes to best Sportsman driver ever. I don't even try to rank them; it's just those 3 in no particular order. Also don't forget that Jeg Coughlin was, and still is when he competes, a great Sportsman driver. In 1997 he became the only person to win National events in 4 different classes in the same season - Super Stock, Super Gas, Comp., and Pro Stock; very impressive in that each class requires a different driving discipline. You could debate this subject for hours.
Bill Seabrooks - superfan1
Bridgeport, Ct.

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Fletch's win over the weekend was at Lebanon Valley, not Atco.
Bill Seabrooks - superfan1
Bridgeport, Ct.

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he not only drives as good as anyone... he often is solo working on two cars, towing 10 - 15 hours and unloading in time for tech to open...

he even understands most everything bernie cuningham says !

best active sportsman driver, and a pretty nice guy too !

jacks opinion :)

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I will agree, Jack!

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Curt Rees

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You guys are overlooking Scotty Richardson. High six figure returns without the contingency.

Nothing against Fletcher, but when Fletcher starts winning the BIG DOLLAR (tighter packages) bracket races, then he'll be considered.

It's S.R. then the rest.

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I think we are talking about ClassRacing...a different thing in my opinion...Scotty isn't doing "his wonders" when he's racing Stock or SS...i like Fletch...he must be busting his *** to be able to get around all these places..

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Everyone mentioned on this topic is very, very good. I don't think anyone looks forward to running these guys. I will say you have to add Anthony Bertozzi and the DeFranks to the list. These guys stand out because they race ALOT, and that certainly makes you a better driver and increases your chances to win. There are a lot more good drivers out there that could win multiple events if they were able to race as much as these guys. As far as class racing being different than bracket racing? I will agree that you get a heads up once in a while and you have to dial day to day which is not easy but when you put a dial-in on the window you are bracket racing...,in my opinion. It seems whenever the term "bracket racing" is mentioned on this site there are some (not directed at anybody) that seem offended to be associated with bracket racing. Maybe we should start using the term "dial-in racing". Would that be less offensive?

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How many wins does Fletcher have compared to everyone else Biondo, Richardson, Rampy, Bertozzi,etc.? Just curious.

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just a thought, though i do not think it would happen,how long would it take fletch to be competitive in a pro stocker,if given say the idle car of dave connely ,cag**** power,,,i bet he would be in the winners circle in less than 4 events,,,,just thinking here

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I agree with Larry about the 4 events or less for Fletcher. Also, S.R. compiled his Wally's roughly over a 5-7 year period (very short period). S.R. cleaned house in NHRA in the late 80's and early 90's. He left the circuit to chase the BIGGER dollars bracket racing. Hard to pass up 50K & 100K races with only 150 entries.

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Larry, I agree that fewer than 4 events is reasonable for Fletch, but the same could be said for Biondo and Rampy; all 3 of them are that good.
Bill Seabrooks - superfan1
Bridgeport, Ct.

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Driving isn't the only factor in Pro Stock.You have to bring a pile of $$$ with you to sit in that seat.

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"...THEN he'll be considered"?? LOL that's pretty funny!

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I'd pay $2,000.00 to drive that Checkmate Camaro at a NHRA National Event.

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I would consider Dan to be on the list of the Best active "Sportsman racers" .......And when he is retired we will see just how many races, wallys and money he has totally collaborated in his time. Lets not get into the bracket racing thing cause thats where he started not where he finished. Also Dan im sorry about your hero Michael Jackson.

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I believe that any of the young men mentioned in this thread (and a few others) qualify as "Great"! Anyone that doesn't think so should give up their job and try supporting their family on the monies they earn racing!

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I appreciate everyone's kind words...

I just want to jump in here to thank John Gunn for helping me last weekend at Lebanon. I broke a rocker on the first TT with the Comp car, and, lets just say we aren't the most well funded comp operation out there. Our one spare rocker wouldn't adjust on the cylinder that broke, so I had to start swapping rocker pairs to get things to work. By the time I finally got things lined out, I found the needle bearings were on the way out of another one.

Gunn took my broke pair (and my soon to be broke pair) home and made one that would work. I was most likely dead in the water without his help. Thanks John.

Got to get off the computer and put my *** in the truck...1600 miles to Denver is calling...

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Safe travels my friend.. someone is waaaaaaaaay overdue for a stock, and/or superstock win. You heard it here first.

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Sal, When you say way over due, how many weeks has it been in either class? I mean a slump for Dan is a winning streak for any one else.
Marty~
This is a compliment and should not be taken any other way!

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I'll second what Marty just said....On the topic of "bracket" racers. Ask any of them which is harder. A true "bracket" race, or running s/ss. 99% will say class racing is harder. Reason being, there winning championships at the same track year in year out. There not driving to 15 different tracks, making passes on say Friday and Saturday, then have first round Monday. (thats what happened at The Rock in the fall of last year). Just think about it.........................Dan the man,,,,i know your good...3 IHRA nationals last year i have the losing slips lol....atleast it wasnt 1st or 2nd round lol...Good luck drive safe to denver...(i aint working you need a co-pilot?)

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as Sal said way overdue,hows this at norwalk dan had a .000.1 light and broke out bye 1 thou in round 5 winner gets bye to final JOE COVERT wins. almost a perfect run,then at lebanon valley round 4 stock,gives up the strip what i can see bye m.p.h.and opp. runs right on his dial,like fletch has said you got to have some luck ,listen to me ,he has won 5 in comp. though.3 nat.and 2 div. wins

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********************************************NHRA** ************************************************** ****************
David Rampy 70
Dan Fletcher 60
Edmond Richardson 44
Jeff Taylor 40
Peter Biondo 36
Scotty Richardson 36

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Make that 61 for the Fletchburger.

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Congrats Dan............Nice call Sal.

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I was gonna post earlier to say that he will be in 3+ finals, with at least 3 wins on the western swing. Damn it, he let me down in SS at Denver but he's got it going on right now and I don't want to be in the other lane once we get to Sonoma!

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Dan congrats on that huge win in stock. Keep the ball rolling on the rest of Western swing. Once again congrats on that win from all the guys in Rochester N.Y.(Vinnie, Larry, Scott, Steve,Paul,Joe.):)

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he's the best.

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Way to go Dan the man, Nice start to the road trip...Good Luck on the rest of the swing............

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Congrats Dan on another Nat. event win!
Bill Seabrooks - superfan1
Bridgeport, Ct.

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Yo Fletchberg !! ---------- Grampy

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Here we go again uoy etah I !

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Great job Dan,, I still own you ONE [LOL]

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WOW what else can you say? Simply the best. Congratulations! And let’s not forget Sal for calling it.

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Sure win Denver and not Norwalk where we had a deal!!!!!