Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open
 

Well I got my National Dragster today and anxcious to see the highlights from the National Open, and disheartining to say the least, not one mention of the C/S new record by myself or the O/S new record by Gary Sommers. Now I know it may not be the biggest deal from the weekend ,but 5 hours working your tale off in teardown and everything passing and being legal should account for something. I guess I just thought a name mention or something would be neat being its my first National record ever. Oh well just wanted to vent a little and wonder what it takes to get some recognition in the National Dragster.It was still a cool experience for me to say the least and I know your name goes in the records in the back,I just thought there would be a little on it in the highlights.

Tim Tosto

Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open
 

That is a real OBD.... Official Big Deal !

Interesting that there is not any editorial press for these accomplishments.

D

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I believe that they used to report such things, don't know why they don't now.

DRM, the magazine for IHRA puts your name and picture in it.

Congratulations on the record.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA customer satisfaction

Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open
 

Tim congrats on the record that happen to me one time but was in the next paper.

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Nice job Tim. Call Glendora to make sure you get your 8.5 x 11 certificate for your wall.

Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open
 

For some reason, NHRA has plenty of space for happy chat by pro racers, but ignores real accomplishments by sportsmen!

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Congrats on the record Tim!

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To some it means nothing, but to some it means alot, the hours of work before you even got to the race, to the tear down and all the checking to make sure you are legal sez something about your passion for the quest of getting that record. This is what class racing was all about in the day. As one of your pers I give you a hand shake and tell you great job, put it on your wall and look at it proudly. Tom

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I feel your pain--Its the Sh-ts. My 1948 Hudson Hornet set a record and NHRA never said a word back in the 60s--Force has 4 cars in FC is that fair? Go DE Jr.:)

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I wish more people would step up and make the effort to set records. NHRA doesn't make it very rewarding but rest assured the stocker community recognises your accomplishment. Nice job!

Tracy