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Certainly if the points are on the line.....I don't hesitate to follow another driver up or try to get paired with them ist round....It always happens at the end of the season...when the points are close....Although it rarely works out the way you intended it to....but it certainly adds to the fun of the point chase....better to settle the battle yourself then letting somebody else screw it up for you....I remember a few years back when Hughes, and Ross Laris and Jon Womack were in a battle for the S/G title. We tried to surround Womack and ended up running against each other....and that was not what we intended....

I would think Al Kenny would chase Derek to where ever he was going and follow him into the lanes.... I

would....and have many times...If they get to run each other better yet....if you're gonna win a championship you might as well beat the guys close to you so they can't win....plus it makes it exciting....

Doing it as a habit every week is something entirely different.......

I'm as ethical as anybody....except maybe Erks...

so fire away....Jason....

CBS

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First of all, I will have something to say on this matter later. Second if Jason has anything to say about this subject it will have no merit because Jason probably was never in this position to have to follow or be followed into the lanes. For Real ROOSTERMAN.

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Well, you bring up a good point Rock. I guess I feel slightly different about one person following another up if the two of them are locked in a tight points battle at the end of the season. In this case, the one driver is not trying to get himself or herself an easy round win by going duck hunting, and could be doing themselves a complete disservice (if they lose that round, they most likely lose the entire championship).

I'm still not sure I agree with it though. Though these types of scenarios are exciting, as a whole I think I would still rather see the chips fall where they may because during the course of the season I think you have more people duck hunting than you do trying to match themselves up against the people they feel are the biggest threat to their championship success.

Trying to get matched up with a particular person is still possible with a ladder, though it would be highly unlikely with the number of cars we have in the .90 classes. Though, how many times have two title contenders in the .90 classes ended up facing each other in the first two rounds where "random" pairings are done? I'm not saying it doesn't happen, I just don't know how often it does (unfortunately, I've never been in that situation!)

I know a couple of contenders squared off last year, at the Vegas divisional I think, but that was in approximately round 4 where they were already on the ladder.

Anyway, my $0.02 (and I don't think anybody would even pay me that for it). I'd still rather see everybody put on a ladder for first round based upon qualifying closest to index without going under. In my fantasy world, the higher qualifier would get lane choice, and the number one qualifier would have first shot at the bye run.

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I too have chased the guy to the lanes i was close to in points. Like you say Rock, I would rather settle it myself than relay on some one else to do my work. I have done it before and it worked one time and the rest of the times i raced someone else. But it was fun watching the look on their face when you pull up next to them.
I one time tried to chase what i thought would be a duck and ended up racing Lynn at the nationals 1st round
in Joliet.... will not do that again. Go up when i am ready and race who ever is next to me!!!!

Question... I am listening to the race in Va. and who is Kendall in S/C running 210 mph. and what is he using for power?

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Ernie Kendall runs a dragster bbc alky blown, has I think been best of 8.90@206, a reg in D1 pts & a good guy.
& I dont blame you staying away from that red chevelle, she's not too shabby.

gary

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I chase Rock everywhere , cause it makes me feel loved...
Speaking of E Kendall it's these 206 cars that make racers use excessive breaking.

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CBS????

I'm glad to see that your thinking about me.....I'm honored..:)

Who says I'm going anywhere for the rest of the year;););)

Derek

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Hey Gary...

Lynn is a Goddess of the track. I was in Columbus and Lynn did awesome and she is a great person.

Chebby everyone loves you, we just show it in different ways... Hahahahaha
Nothing like tough love i always say!

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You were just an example...but anyway....hope all is well....

Good luck in the chase....if Al wins I'd certainly be happy for him too...he's a good guy....

I'm just trying to stir up the pot....Chebby has me thinking about going to 1 more race....

???....

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FIRST OFF

ill pay the $0.02

i feel the same way, all in all it doesnt matter who you race or what round it is but i would love to see them actually qualify us based on closest to index without going under for first round and high qualified car gets lane choice... thats how we do it up in the HR races in NH but thats a turnout of about 20-25 cars not 60 or so but i can dream cant i. then again after its all said and done it doesnt matter who you race in the end

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I don't mind being chased in, if someone is duck hunting. My driver usually does better. We don't chase though.

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I have no idea if Derek or Chuck are going to Reynolds. But, I do have an inside source that says Al is not going to Reynolds. Heard he will go to the Dutch Classic in Reading that weekend.

Giddy up

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Oh, and Ernie did go 209, 209 and 210 this weekend. Maybe 209, 210, 210. Anyway, he lost first round ... I think he could have won, but for some reason, he didn't jam the brakes.

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sorry Ernie....he had to say it.....before I did.....


CBS

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Ernie just likes to go fast!!!
Jason - you guys better be at the Dutch - Carol and I plan on consuming vast quantities of champagne (maybe not much of that, but vast quantities of alcohol)
Lee & Gary - thanks for the kind words. Lee, you might want to get the real truth from Gary. He has seen most of my moods!!!

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Hey Lynn
Every time i see ya your smiling.... cause you just won a race.. Hahahahha
We all have moods.. any way again great job in Ohio.
You have a great off season and we will see for sure next year.
I am done with the season after Saturday. Waiting on my motor to finish up and new rear tires and we are ready for next season. Is it April Yet? Hahahah

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I try to follow chebby up but for some stupid reason they won't let dragsters run in Super Gas, what a crock.

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I can't imagine anyone chasing someone for a far-fetched chance at winning the division title...

srm

P.S. -- Doug Doll and I asked Jack and Katie Sepanek for directions to Reynolds... haven't heard back from them yet...

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Scott,
I had a vision of you and Doug in the final.....at the Dutch Classic!!!!! Come on, picturesque Reading, PA in autumn, you don't want to miss it!!!!

P.S. Safe travels to all in the upcoming weeks.

Jack

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unfortunately, due to work obligations, unless I can exploit some friendships for a lot of help on transporting trailers and motorhomes, I don't have much chance at being at either race. I would like to get the old Top Dragster out to the Grove and see if I can give Ernie a run for his money...

srm

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Scott

I got the time off from work, I think we can get both dragsters, the chevy II and enough beer and pretzels to survive the trip in your stacker. With a really good outing I should be able to sneak in to the top 40 or so in division 1. I am not sure what that pays but it might be worth it. Deb will make a couple of E-clair cakes so we wont starve. Unfortunately Deb and the kids cant go , but there is an Over 30 Cheerleading team trying to get to a competition somewhere down there. There are 10 of them but they are very skinny so they should fit and they offered to split the fuel bill. One of them has a CDL and says she would love to split the driving. Let me know.

Bill

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Hey Lynn and Carol, don't forget about me and Leanne!!!! We have a new drink for you two to try. Thursday night at Atco, Murph made me one and I stumbled back to the motorhome and tried to fill out my tech cards. If you could slur handwriting, I did :P
Oh yeah, maybe I should comment on the topic...don't follow people up. Karma is a mo fo!!!!!

Kelli
S/ST 1236

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Hey Scott
I don't know if I could give up the luxury of my "vintage" motorhome, but let me know if I can help.
Michele C

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well i have an interesting story on this matter. Last weekend when i was at fontana for the sportsnationals i followed up anthony castillo for 1st round. Luckily i ended up getting him and our division 7 director found out and apparently since i was playing "games" he didn't like that and so told the head lane guy to change it up because it wasnt fair to anthony. He wanted anthony to have a fair shot at the championship. I felt that was very unfair of the division director to do that and pull rank. I even confronted him about it and was very upset about it and he really had nothing to say just shrugged his shoulders a lot. I even asked him, what you dont want the number 1 and 2 guys racing at your track? He said yes just not each other and not 1st rd. Dont get me wrong i have all the respect in the world for anothony castillo as he is a great guy and a bad ***** racer but im sick and tired of NHRA people pulling rank whenever they want to get whatever outcome they want!!:mad:

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how were you playing games because you followed him up.

asta

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I'm surprised Mike did something like that....

Its the Highlight of the season when all the following up happens toward the end.....And if you're involved in it its even better because you know you've had a good season....All the Hitters have done it....and I certainly would do it every time.....

Last year @ Reynolds.....My buddy Erks sent Bones to follow me up in super comp because I was close to him in the division....(Bones went like .00 dead on 1) ....It never crossed my mind that it was a bad thing or anything....that's just how its done....boom he wins the division........given the chance, I would have done the same thing.........

I'm sure Anthony did not have a problem with Shawn....(icing the beer was more important)....so why would Mike (division director).....

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Scott, Just Talked To My Engine Builder. He Says To Up The Boost A Few Pounds. Bring On That Nitrous Car . Would Be Fun. Either Way Any Way I Can Help You Get To The Grove I Am There For You.

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Scott,

Bambi from the cheerleading team called, she wanted to know if we finalized travel plans yet. Their charter bus fell through and they are starting to get desperate.

Bill

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I wonder what would happen at Las Vegas if Dave Connolly and Greg Anderson got each other first round? If they do, you should go to Mike Rice and tell him it's not fair that they have to race first round ... afterall, they are one and two in the points and that would be "unfair" to Anderson.

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that is racing he should not that call.:D