$5K to win wheelstand contest

Dave Goob Cook · 07-01-2008, 12:11 PM

Not a crash fest.....winners will be judged for quality and length.

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GarysZ24 · 07-01-2008, 09:13 PM

If Division 1's John Friel with his 68 Dodge Dart SS/AA from the footage of the Turbo Action Video (of the early 90's) shows up, he gets my vote. Note only did he come within inches of touching his rear bumper, his wheelstand seem to last about 80-100ft out, and afterwards gracefully landed on his fronts, then boogied down to a 9.19 @ 144 mph! This wheelstand was the coolest one I've ever seen, and I've been following this sport for over 36yrs.

John Leichtamer Jr · 07-01-2008, 11:30 PM

best wheelstands i ever saw was at orlando fl. both by stockers one by Brett McFarland and the other by Arnold Green. both 300' or better Arnold took the plate off the back bumper of his nova. both were in third gear when they landed.

Hammer

JD Smith · 07-02-2008, 12:28 PM

Best I have ever seen was Mike Koppien in a A/SA at Topeka Nat'ls...he went 300' plus, impressive to say the least.

76 RACER · 07-03-2008, 07:45 AM

John Friels Dart is bad ***. I believe the best, longest wheelstand he did was at the Gators in 94 in the right lane.........

GarysZ24 · 07-03-2008, 07:57 PM

I stand a bit corrected with regards to John Friels wheelstand, because after re-watching the Turbo Action video, from the 1992 Winston Invitational race at Rockingham, Nc., not only was his wheelstand more likely 150-225ft out, but I think even the powers that be liked the wheelstand given that "Bulletman" Bob Reed was along side of him, but had problems which hindered his car from leaving the starting line--thus allowing John's wheelstand to be enjoyed by fans such as myself without any blockage from Bob's Cuda which was nearest the camera...I can't tell you guys how many times I rewound my tape to re-look at that wheelstand (over and over again). The only other video I've liked nearly as much was when Steve McFarland drove his former Mustang out of some apparent wheelspin which made his car dart to the right a slight bit, but after he quickly corrected it, he banged those tranny gears enroute to a close victory over a Chevy Camaro at the 96 Southern Nationals in (I believe) rd 2. I miss that car, and if I were to race a Ford, that would be one of the first I'd be interested in trying to get behind the wheel of!

Dave Goob Cook · 07-08-2008, 01:14 PM

This weekend!!
Racing also...don't miss out!!

Troy Henderson · 08-18-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD Smith

Best I have ever seen was Mike Koppien in a A/SA at Topeka Nat'ls...he went 300' plus, impressive to say the least.

Can't believe you put wheelie bars on it Mikey

bobby · 08-18-2008, 10:09 AM

not this highest, but maybe the longest

http://angletonraceway.com/images/LYNCH.mpeg

07-01-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	$5K to win wheelstand contest Not a crash fest.....winners will be judged for quality and length. Bunker Hill Dragstrip www.bunkerhillrace.com

07-01-2008, 09:13 PM	#2
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,270 Likes: 918 Liked 238 Times in 94 Posts	Re: $5K to win wheelstand contest If Division 1's John Friel with his 68 Dodge Dart SS/AA from the footage of the Turbo Action Video (of the early 90's) shows up, he gets my vote. Note only did he come within inches of touching his rear bumper, his wheelstand seem to last about 80-100ft out, and afterwards gracefully landed on his fronts, then boogied down to a 9.19 @ 144 mph! This wheelstand was the coolest one I've ever seen, and I've been following this sport for over 36yrs. __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021)

07-01-2008, 11:30 PM	#3
John Leichtamer Jr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange City Fl Posts: 764 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5K to win wheelstand contest best wheelstands i ever saw was at orlando fl. both by stockers one by Brett McFarland and the other by Arnold Green. both 300' or better Arnold took the plate off the back bumper of his nova. both were in third gear when they landed. Hammer

07-02-2008, 12:28 PM	#4
JD Smith Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5K to win wheelstand contest Best I have ever seen was Mike Koppien in a A/SA at Topeka Nat'ls...he went 300' plus, impressive to say the least.

07-03-2008, 07:45 AM	#5
76 RACER Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 247 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5K to win wheelstand contest John Friels Dart is bad ***. I believe the best, longest wheelstand he did was at the Gators in 94 in the right lane.........

07-03-2008, 07:57 PM	#6
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,270 Likes: 918 Liked 238 Times in 94 Posts	Re: $5K to win wheelstand contest I stand a bit corrected with regards to John Friels wheelstand, because after re-watching the Turbo Action video, from the 1992 Winston Invitational race at Rockingham, Nc., not only was his wheelstand more likely 150-225ft out, but I think even the powers that be liked the wheelstand given that "Bulletman" Bob Reed was along side of him, but had problems which hindered his car from leaving the starting line--thus allowing John's wheelstand to be enjoyed by fans such as myself without any blockage from Bob's Cuda which was nearest the camera...I can't tell you guys how many times I rewound my tape to re-look at that wheelstand (over and over again). The only other video I've liked nearly as much was when Steve McFarland drove his former Mustang out of some apparent wheelspin which made his car dart to the right a slight bit, but after he quickly corrected it, he banged those tranny gears enroute to a close victory over a Chevy Camaro at the 96 Southern Nationals in (I believe) rd 2. I miss that car, and if I were to race a Ford, that would be one of the first I'd be interested in trying to get behind the wheel of! __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021) Last edited by GarysZ24; 07-03-2008 at 07:58 PM. Reason: I missed named the Invitational as Allstars

07-08-2008, 01:14 PM	#7
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5K to win wheelstand contest This weekend!! Racing also...don't miss out!!

08-18-2008, 10:09 AM	#9
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: $5K to win wheelstand contest not this highest, but maybe the longest http://angletonraceway.com/images/LYNCH.mpeg