Is Big Daddy Serious?
 

Doesn't look like Big is getting any seat time. His RT's are all over the map. Maybe he just comes for the recognition:confused:

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If he want's to go racing, let him, even if he's do it on his name,he earn it the hard way

ps what did you ever do?

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I agree........He has earn it

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I made an observation. JO

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I believe the guy is in his 70s
Let him enjoy it

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I think it would be neat if Big slugged his way through six rounds and the guy from the other side of the ladder in the final was.....Bobby Warren. Combined ages of 150 years, or more. Now that would be worth paying to see.

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If you think is so easy why dont you try?
The water is warm..Come on in

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Last year he raced Fletch and I think the light was a .006 to a .009 in favour of big.Not too many times a 70 year old man does that.Still one of the Greatest men to ever race period.

Kevin

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One of the better "Dragsters" came today, and Garlit's makes a very interesting comment (among many others) in the second-to-last-paragraph (....."stock"......"It's very fun.")

His comment about the stall in his Challenger at the Nat's confirms my thoughts, that Mother Mopar, or someone, really let him down on prepping the car.....MoPar should have gone "all-out" to make sure that car was ready to fly with all the attendant publicity and for what Garlit's has done for them over the decades....shame on someone

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Big, Jeggie and others seem to be having the "new car de-bugging" issues w/the DP cars. Irv Johns seems to have a good jump on the rest of the gang so far....Need a bunch of them to show at Charlotte and run 'em 4 wide...:DWJ

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Bobby Warren made it to the semis yesterday.
Good Job

Let Big Daddy do his thing.
Chip

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Something wrong with being old? Shared a beverage with Big Daddy at Indy. Lotta years combined. Yall gonna like my new Drag Pak.

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NOW YOU'RE TALKIN'!!!!!!!!:D:D:D BD isn't stupid...and still sharp as a tack!!! he'll get it figured out and surprise a bunch of us.

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Not to highjack the thread, but did you see that Mr. Warren had a .000 light in the first round?

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I spoke with Don Garlits in the staging lanes and was surprised at what he said.

I welcomed him to Stock Eliminator and he responded that racing stock was more fun than top fuel. He was sincere in his responses and looked you straight in the eye.
He said that during an interview just recently that he stated that the sportsman ranks was the true backbone of the sport and should be recognized heavily, whether they report it or not is another thing. He also said that top fuel isn't fun anymore as they have taken away alot of the driver with the technology.

He really likes stock and he's going to do OK

Ron Ortiz

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There's only a handfull of these pioneers left.He can do what he pleases. Prolly smart enough for everyone to volunteer their sorted out packages, combo's and then he'll blow the A/SA record to oblivion and retire the car to his museum. He can think faster than most can talk.

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Now Jim Bailey 's got a new "old" friend. Bet they could talk for a while if at the same place racing stock. I think it's cool.

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James -- You forgot to mention the sharks ....................

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In November 2008 I was the guest announcer at Palm Beach International Raceway for their inauguaral Nostalgia event. Big Daddy Don Garlits was the grand marshall for this race and I got to present him a plaque out on the starting line in front of a big crowd. I've been announcing and racing for 48 years. This was a THRILL of a lifetime. I got to talk to him for about ten minutes earlier in the day. What great guy, sharp as ever and makes you comfortable talking to him. NHRA didn't get it wrong when the ranked him as the NUMBER ONE racer of all time. He's is that and more. His car got faster every run at the Gators. I'll bet he will be more competitive if he gets some seat time and races a few more events.

Mike Bassin

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I have to agree, does anyone know what times he ran ? Ive been tied up living under a rock the last couple days.

Ma Mopar should have put the most sick package together for him, and "spread the word" to other DP teams.

But understand there have Now been 3, yes 3 regime changes at Mopar since the DP Inception. Its one of those freight trains that had enough momentum to our delight continue with a life of its own.

BUT Youre right Ma Mopar should have put a killer package together for him, lock stock and barrel.

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Had a chance to talk with Big @ Gaineville this weekend, and he IS enjoying himself.

But, the interesting part of the pit visit was Bruce Larson was there and he was talking about maybe he neededto get a new Camaro and join in on the fun. He was asking if anybody had one out yet. Told him there were some under construction, but I hadn't seen one on track yet. We chatted about bodies in white and a few other things, he even talked about maybe an older Camaro to run to get started with. We also discussed the need for GM to get their "stuff" together and get a program going to challenge Mopar & Ford.
Where is Fred Simmonds when we REALLY need him?

Unk

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I think I read he ran from about a 10.40 to his last pass in the second round of a 10.06. I might be wrong but I'm close. Anyway they are going in the right direction. Jim

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We need a 3100-3200 lb raceweight LS-7 (Zo6 type motor) 5th gen Camaro w/a conventional non-IRS 12 bolt rear to join in the late model stocker fun and we'll be happy....:DWJ

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Yes that Camaro idea is good...all it needs is a Supercharger and maybe the NHRA would accept it at a 10 HP bump for the pump...... I'd go with about a 400hp rating....sounds close....:)