You can't bracket race a Super Stocker

Michael Beard · 11-21-2017, 09:40 AM

This weekend, at Loose Rocker Promotions' American Doorslammer Nationals presented by McCarty Auto Parts, engine builder Tim Sloan drove his SS/CS to the semifinals in Sunday's FAT $5K Finale.

Sloan was -.001 red first round, sending him to the buyback window, but came back with a .009, .007, .001 dead 0, .004 dead 1, .013, .004 dead 3, and .013 under by .001 in the semis. Recommendation: order more engine work from Sloan Racing Engines to keep the ol' man in the shop and off the race track!

Brian Oakes joined us this weekend as well, with this clean Olds. (It's for sale!) He made it to Rnd 4 in Friday's FAT $5K Warmup, and then turned the reigns over to hired gun Brandon White on Saturday, who recently won the Rockingham LODRS in Brian's Camaro.

Will Walton was running his G/CM Camaro this weekend, with a Sloan Racing Engines built crate motor.

More money on the line again this weekend! Two $5K's plus the $20,000 to win main event, all Footbrake! (No transbrakes. No 2-steps except Stick cars. Air/Electric shifters OK.) Come join us! Info for the Fall Footbrake Frenzy is on www.facebook.com/LooseRocker and www.looserocker.com I'll bring the cookies!

Steve Polhill · 11-21-2017, 10:00 AM

I thought that's what we did?

Michael Beard · 11-21-2017, 10:18 AM

And while not in a Super Stocker this weekend, it's worth noting that Timothy Fletcher absolutely CRUSHED it this weekend with the family's S/ST Nova. He had a .002 package TWICE, *and* a .003 package!

DRAKE VISCOME · 11-21-2017, 12:39 PM

Hey Michael...here's other "side" of coin so to speak on your posture...first & foremost...I know...you are a fine racer & good people...!!!...bearing that in mind...Tim Sloan legendary racer/engine builder...AND super guy/family...LOST in round 1...in a stock-super/stock race...you lose in round 1...you go home..the maybe "beauty" of bracket..the "BUY-BACK"...(?) his packages going forward in a word...AWESOME..on to Brian Oakes...yet again another fine racer & "cat"...didn't bring his killer Super/Stock car...BUT his turtle...imagine that...the young Fletcher...yikes acorn doesn't fall far from the tree...!!!... a very special young man...fantastic driver...what...a racing family !!!...BUT do you think motor/powertrain combo in the SS/T car was a "precise" style stock-super/stock piece ???...everyone should attend/race how & where they deem to do so...we're down to 6 or so NHRA class racing events of 24...yada-yada...it's our "choice" not to bracket race even with our slow "turtles"...with a approximate 20k...real 330hp (210 hp rated) engine package...it's either recognized stock-super/stock stuff...or move on to next category as we "see" it...when "forced" to do so...would love to go Comp racing...understand "investment" required...BUT...future does not look bright for this category at all based on event car counts...back to initial statement (s)...wishing you success in all ways possible...always...just have a different view...it's ALL good...kinda' like...mustard/sauerkraut on my hot dog...you...maybe a chili/onions "dude" !!!

-Drake

Michael Beard · 11-21-2017, 01:35 PM

Okay. Just trying to give Tim some well-deserved props for a phenomenal driving job, and for providing some great entertainment for people this weekend.

S/ST is Super Street. I specifically said that Fletcher wasn't driving a Super Stocker. I just thought a few Class Racers might appreciate his outstanding driving, since everyone knows him and/or the family.

Sheesh.

HR9121 · 11-21-2017, 01:55 PM

Really impressive packages by Mr Sloan. I had hoped to go "slumming" with you this weekend at the footbrake race Michael but my wife had other ideas, guess I will settle for Williamsburg with my family. Maybe next year.....

DRAKE VISCOME · 11-21-2017, 01:58 PM

I apologize to you Michael...know your heart truly in "right" place...as U well know having lived here in Carolinas' for some time...latest events...( IHRA going away on sportsman class front) so logistically EASY...ever limiting from NHRA side-actual class events (mentioned prior)...doesn't leave much of a warm/fuzzy feeling...for a bit of a "chump" like me...having invested silly money...in what was initially...thought to be secure/stable lower class stock-super/stock stuff...guess like ALL else in this life...from Elvis to British Invasion...to current...music-wise...gotta' adjust...move forward...next venue/format in drag racing...!!!...lol...sorry Michael...in no way meant to diminish your positive thoughts...stay well...

Drake

Jon Sarrett · 11-21-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Okay. Just trying to give Tim some well-deserved props for a phenomenal driving job, and for providing some great entertainment for people this weekend.

S/ST is Super Street. I specifically said that Fletcher wasn't driving a Super Stocker. I just thought a few Class Racers might appreciate his outstanding driving, since everyone knows him and/or the family.

Sheesh.

I for one appreciated the update and the time it takes to lay out a post like this. It's nice to see what's happening outside of an area closed down for the winter. Thanks Mike!

Mark Lewis · 11-21-2017, 02:46 PM

Looks like he might have been JACKED UP ON Mountain DEW to get those lights, LOL

Mickey Whaley · 11-21-2017, 02:56 PM

I wouldn't want to race those guys with a BOX car much less my stocker

11-21-2017, 09:40 AM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	You can't bracket race a Super Stocker This weekend, at Loose Rocker Promotions' American Doorslammer Nationals presented by McCarty Auto Parts, engine builder Tim Sloan drove his SS/CS to the semifinals in Sunday's FAT $5K Finale. Sloan was -.001 red first round, sending him to the buyback window, but came back with a .009, .007, .001 dead 0, .004 dead 1, .013, .004 dead 3, and .013 under by .001 in the semis. Recommendation: order more engine work from Sloan Racing Engines to keep the ol' man in the shop and off the race track! Brian Oakes joined us this weekend as well, with this clean Olds. (It's for sale!) He made it to Rnd 4 in Friday's FAT $5K Warmup, and then turned the reigns over to hired gun Brandon White on Saturday, who recently won the Rockingham LODRS in Brian's Camaro. Will Walton was running his G/CM Camaro this weekend, with a Sloan Racing Engines built crate motor. More money on the line again this weekend! Two $5K's plus the $20,000 to win main event, all Footbrake! (No transbrakes. No 2-steps except Stick cars. Air/Electric shifters OK.) Come join us! Info for the Fall Footbrake Frenzy is on www.facebook.com/LooseRocker and www.looserocker.com I'll bring the cookies! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

11-21-2017, 10:00 AM	#2
Steve Polhill Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Ontario Posts: 515 Likes: 40 Liked 262 Times in 74 Posts	Re: You can't bracket race a Super Stocker I thought that's what we did? __________________ Steve Polhill 3520 STOCK, COMP

11-21-2017, 10:18 AM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: You can't bracket race a Super Stocker And while not in a Super Stocker this weekend, it's worth noting that Timothy Fletcher absolutely CRUSHED it this weekend with the family's S/ST Nova. He had a .002 package TWICE, and a .003 package! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

11-21-2017, 12:39 PM	#4
DRAKE VISCOME Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 277 Likes: 205 Liked 92 Times in 36 Posts	Re: You can't bracket race a Super Stocker Hey Michael...here's other "side" of coin so to speak on your posture...first & foremost...I know...you are a fine racer & good people...!!!...bearing that in mind...Tim Sloan legendary racer/engine builder...AND super guy/family...LOST in round 1...in a stock-super/stock race...you lose in round 1...you go home..the maybe "beauty" of bracket..the "BUY-BACK"...(?) his packages going forward in a word...AWESOME..on to Brian Oakes...yet again another fine racer & "cat"...didn't bring his killer Super/Stock car...BUT his turtle...imagine that...the young Fletcher...yikes acorn doesn't fall far from the tree...!!!... a very special young man...fantastic driver...what...a racing family !!!...BUT do you think motor/powertrain combo in the SS/T car was a "precise" style stock-super/stock piece ???...everyone should attend/race how & where they deem to do so...we're down to 6 or so NHRA class racing events of 24...yada-yada...it's our "choice" not to bracket race even with our slow "turtles"...with a approximate 20k...real 330hp (210 hp rated) engine package...it's either recognized stock-super/stock stuff...or move on to next category as we "see" it...when "forced" to do so...would love to go Comp racing...understand "investment" required...BUT...future does not look bright for this category at all based on event car counts...back to initial statement (s)...wishing you success in all ways possible...always...just have a different view...it's ALL good...kinda' like...mustard/sauerkraut on my hot dog...you...maybe a chili/onions "dude" !!! -Drake Last edited by DRAKE VISCOME; 11-21-2017 at 12:41 PM.

11-21-2017, 01:35 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: You can't bracket race a Super Stocker Okay. Just trying to give Tim some well-deserved props for a phenomenal driving job, and for providing some great entertainment for people this weekend. S/ST is Super Street. I specifically said that Fletcher wasn't driving a Super Stocker. I just thought a few Class Racers might appreciate his outstanding driving, since everyone knows him and/or the family. Sheesh. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

11-21-2017, 01:55 PM	#6
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: You can't bracket race a Super Stocker Really impressive packages by Mr Sloan. I had hoped to go "slumming" with you this weekend at the footbrake race Michael but my wife had other ideas, guess I will settle for Williamsburg with my family. Maybe next year..... __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

11-21-2017, 01:58 PM	#7
DRAKE VISCOME Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 277 Likes: 205 Liked 92 Times in 36 Posts	Re: You can't bracket race a Super Stocker I apologize to you Michael...know your heart truly in "right" place...as U well know having lived here in Carolinas' for some time...latest events...( IHRA going away on sportsman class front) so logistically EASY...ever limiting from NHRA side-actual class events (mentioned prior)...doesn't leave much of a warm/fuzzy feeling...for a bit of a "chump" like me...having invested silly money...in what was initially...thought to be secure/stable lower class stock-super/stock stuff...guess like ALL else in this life...from Elvis to British Invasion...to current...music-wise...gotta' adjust...move forward...next venue/format in drag racing...!!!...lol...sorry Michael...in no way meant to diminish your positive thoughts...stay well... Drake

11-21-2017, 02:46 PM	#9
Mark Lewis Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 346 Likes: 63 Liked 207 Times in 44 Posts	Re: You can't bracket race a Super Stocker Looks like he might have been JACKED UP ON Mountain DEW to get those lights, LOL

11-21-2017, 02:56 PM	#10
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: You can't bracket race a Super Stocker I wouldn't want to race those guys with a BOX car much less my stocker