Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA

Todd Boyer · 08-21-2012, 05:37 PM

I know this has absolutely nothing to do with Stock and Super Stock, but I thought some may be interested. I believe Jerry took the fall for all the 90s ProStock "cheating" that was happening then. I don't think anyone believes that Eckman and Orndorff were the only ones doing it (besides the obvious: Wayne County "Break in"). I always liked Jerry and it's good to see him back on the track.

http://www.dragzine.com/news/jerry-e...fter-15-years/

jnor · 08-21-2012, 05:48 PM

Great !!!! Jerry is a good guy, and a great driver..

Dennis P Chapman · 08-21-2012, 05:56 PM

15 years way to long glad he back good luck at indy.

Ed Carpenter · 08-21-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Boyer

I know this has absolutely nothing to do with Stock and Super Stock, but I thought some may be interested. I believe Jerry took the fall for all the 90s ProStock "cheating" that was happening then. I don't think anyone believes that Eckman and Orndorff were the only ones doing it (besides the obvious: Wayne County "Break in"). I always liked Jerry and it's good to see him back on the track.

http://www.dragzine.com/news/jerry-e...fter-15-years/

You need to remember the Dodge boys said those hood scoop fires were from broken distributor gears. If you believe that I got some ocean front property in central Texas!!!!

Todd Boyer · 08-21-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by deuces wild

You need to remember the Dodge boys said those hood scoop fires were from broken distributor gears. If you believe that I got some ocean front property in central Texas!!!!

Oh I remember, Ed. The one I heard was that a lifter bar broke. Ummmm ......... yeah whatever !!!!
I was a huge fan of that team and I felt really ripped off when that whole thing went down and they "couldn't recover". I pretty much lost interest in Pro Stock at that point. I was really sorry to see what happened to Eckman. I'm sure it wasn't just those two teams who were using "enhancements" either. I'd LOVE to think that WJ was squeezing the bottle too !!!

Tim Ellis · 08-21-2012, 11:45 PM

As I recall Bob Glidden was one of the FEW who wouldn't spray, and paid a performance price for his diligence.

Alan Roehrich · 08-21-2012, 11:49 PM

If Warren Johnson had been playing with giggle gas, Alderman wouldn't have any championships.

Geerhead55 · 08-22-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ellis

As I recall Bob Glidden was one of the FEW who wouldn't spray, and paid a performance price for his diligence.

I seem to recall, Tim,, that Bob was really ticked when he found out one of his boys, Billy, I presume,, hid some nitrous just to prove he could get it past the tech guys. He came clean afterwards,,, rumor was that the NOS wasn't on the car but in the driver's suit. Another urban legend??? I'm sure someone has the story memorized, but the details escape me,,, but it was very entertaining at the time.
Danny Durham

Tim Ellis · 08-22-2012, 12:02 AM

I think it was Billy, I believe he was one of the first 10 or so to run in the sixes?

Alan Roehrich · 08-22-2012, 12:23 AM

Billy did it, to prove to Bob that it could be done. It has been concealed in several places.

08-21-2012, 05:37 PM	#1
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 561 Likes: 30 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA I know this has absolutely nothing to do with Stock and Super Stock, but I thought some may be interested. I believe Jerry took the fall for all the 90s ProStock "cheating" that was happening then. I don't think anyone believes that Eckman and Orndorff were the only ones doing it (besides the obvious: Wayne County "Break in"). I always liked Jerry and it's good to see him back on the track. http://www.dragzine.com/news/jerry-e...fter-15-years/ Last edited by Todd Boyer; 08-21-2012 at 05:37 PM. Reason: Forgot to post the link.

08-21-2012, 05:48 PM	#2
jnor Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newark,Ohio Posts: 23 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA Great !!!! Jerry is a good guy, and a great driver..

08-21-2012, 05:56 PM	#3
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 419 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA 15 years way to long glad he back good luck at indy. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

08-21-2012, 11:45 PM	#6
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 272 Likes: 31 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA As I recall Bob Glidden was one of the FEW who wouldn't spray, and paid a performance price for his diligence.

08-21-2012, 11:49 PM	#7
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,576 Liked 1,837 Times in 417 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA If Warren Johnson had been playing with giggle gas, Alderman wouldn't have any championships. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-22-2012, 12:02 AM	#9
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 272 Likes: 31 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA I think it was Billy, I believe he was one of the first 10 or so to run in the sixes?

08-22-2012, 12:23 AM	#10
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,576 Liked 1,837 Times in 417 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA Billy did it, to prove to Bob that it could be done. It has been concealed in several places. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S