Who really is #1 U/SA

Ron Ortiz · 12-28-2014, 12:28 PM

I see that there are several threads about who the fastest / quickest in a couple of different classes. This question does not necessarily pertain to who is racing today, but of all time.

Of all the U/SA cars who is the quickest. There are a lot to choose from. Some of them have held back for years while others just added HP every now and then. Some have been accused of not complying with the rules. Some go real fast and then run away to their natural class or even disappear.

I know that when a car can go ridiculously fast it is usually a U/SA classes vehicle. I've even seen a U/SA car go right through the water box, stage with wet 9"s, and then become #1 qualifier at a National Event.

There are a lot of racers out there who have been around a long time and can recall other U/SA cars that really flew. Here are some of the names that I have spoken to over the years. In no particular order:

Al Gentzel
Dick Moreland
Ray Remmington
Lloyd Mackay
Clayton Wright
Mike Senia
Paul Wong
Gary Summers
Bob Dennis
Jack McCarthy
Daran Summerton
David Koopman
Jonathan Tarrance
Bob Shaw
Ray Valpreda
Bill Koski
Bruce Fulper
Roy Dean
Billy Nees

I know I have missed some, but what do you all think. Some of these guys are professional baggers of sand. Who is the #1 U/SA?

Ron Ortiz
U/SA left off list unintentional

Billy Nees · 12-28-2014, 01:07 PM

[QUOTE=Ron Ortiz;456620] Who is the #1 U/SA?

Why, U are Ron!

JWagner · 12-28-2014, 01:12 PM

Skip Lisell is #1 now.
Darwin Hardy was one of the fastest.
Also Harry Doolittle and Richard Meyers.

Ron Ortiz · 12-28-2014, 05:32 PM

Thank you JWagner, I remember Darwin, Richard and Harry, but couldn't remember them about 11:28 AM this morning. I don't know Skip Lisell.

Who is the fastest, I know Shaw went 12.90's a couple of years back, and Mackay had a fast Buick in the 13 0's. Bob Dennis was very fast. Senia was in the 13's, But who is the fastest and what did they run.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA

Tom Moock · 12-28-2014, 07:30 PM

Ron, Skip Lisell has bob shaw`s old Cadillac. Tom

MR DERBY CITY · 12-28-2014, 10:02 PM

I really don't know who is the fastest car, but that number nine guy...Bob Dennis definitely had the most bogus U/sa ever. A big thank you to billy nees for his help in removing "seat belt Bob" from the U/sa playground.As a side note Ron, perhaps you are too young but you omitted Jim Deeter from the list.He was bad asz until Nhra refactored him .M.J.

Marty Eagan · 12-29-2014, 12:29 PM

The Late Mike Smith was probably the most successful with two national event wins and a strong divisional record including a SuperStock Nats win in the former Dick Moreland wagon now Claytons.Al Genzel's car run by the late Ray Valpreda was best engineered if possable for a U/SA.

Daran Summerton · 12-29-2014, 12:36 PM

Bob Shaw

Jack McCarthy · 12-29-2014, 01:54 PM

before i answer did NHRA approve any more cars for U/SA over the weekend ???

if not then the CADDY is king !
damn im only -1.25 im just slow !

captain jack

Tom Moock · 12-29-2014, 05:19 PM

Jack, heard a rumor 1986 truck with 305, hp some were around 150. Tom

12-28-2014, 01:07 PM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,485 Likes: 3,587 Liked 7,682 Times in 1,730 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA [QUOTE=Ron Ortiz;456620] Who is the #1 U/SA? Why, U are Ron! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

12-28-2014, 01:12 PM	#3
JWagner Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Winfield, Kansas Posts: 37 Likes: 14 Liked 17 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA Skip Lisell is #1 now. Darwin Hardy was one of the fastest. Also Harry Doolittle and Richard Meyers. Last edited by JWagner; 12-28-2014 at 03:35 PM.

12-28-2014, 05:32 PM	#4
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA Thank you JWagner, I remember Darwin, Richard and Harry, but couldn't remember them about 11:28 AM this morning. I don't know Skip Lisell. Who is the fastest, I know Shaw went 12.90's a couple of years back, and Mackay had a fast Buick in the 13 0's. Bob Dennis was very fast. Senia was in the 13's, But who is the fastest and what did they run. Ron Ortiz U/SA __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

12-28-2014, 07:30 PM	#5
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA Ron, Skip Lisell has bob shaw`s old Cadillac. Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

12-28-2014, 10:02 PM	#6
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,632 Likes: 1,081 Liked 7,910 Times in 1,513 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA I really don't know who is the fastest car, but that number nine guy...Bob Dennis definitely had the most bogus U/sa ever. A big thank you to billy nees for his help in removing "seat belt Bob" from the U/sa playground.As a side note Ron, perhaps you are too young but you omitted Jim Deeter from the list.He was bad asz until Nhra refactored him .M.J.

12-28-2014, 12:28 PM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Who really is #1 U/SA I see that there are several threads about who the fastest / quickest in a couple of different classes. This question does not necessarily pertain to who is racing today, but of all time. Of all the U/SA cars who is the quickest. There are a lot to choose from. Some of them have held back for years while others just added HP every now and then. Some have been accused of not complying with the rules. Some go real fast and then run away to their natural class or even disappear. I know that when a car can go ridiculously fast it is usually a U/SA classes vehicle. I've even seen a U/SA car go right through the water box, stage with wet 9"s, and then become #1 qualifier at a National Event. There are a lot of racers out there who have been around a long time and can recall other U/SA cars that really flew. Here are some of the names that I have spoken to over the years. In no particular order: Al Gentzel Dick Moreland Ray Remmington Lloyd Mackay Clayton Wright Mike Senia Paul Wong Gary Summers Bob Dennis Jack McCarthy Daran Summerton David Koopman Jonathan Tarrance Bob Shaw Ray Valpreda Bill Koski Bruce Fulper Roy Dean Billy Nees I know I have missed some, but what do you all think. Some of these guys are professional baggers of sand. Who is the #1 U/SA? Ron Ortiz U/SA left off list unintentional __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK Last edited by Ron Ortiz; 12-28-2014 at 12:33 PM. Reason: forgot someone

12-29-2014, 12:29 PM	#7
Marty Eagan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA The Late Mike Smith was probably the most successful with two national event wins and a strong divisional record including a SuperStock Nats win in the former Dick Moreland wagon now Claytons.Al Genzel's car run by the late Ray Valpreda was best engineered if possable for a U/SA.

12-29-2014, 12:36 PM	#8
Daran Summerton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas nv Posts: 600 Likes: 18 Liked 66 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA Bob Shaw __________________ 72 cutlass

12-29-2014, 01:54 PM	#9
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,318 Likes: 28 Liked 458 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA before i answer did NHRA approve any more cars for U/SA over the weekend ??? if not then the CADDY is king ! damn im only -1.25 im just slow ! captain jack __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

12-29-2014, 05:19 PM	#10
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Who really is #1 U/SA Jack, heard a rumor 1986 truck with 305, hp some were around 150. Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK