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Re: fletcher beats garlits!
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My A/FS Shelby was running really good. I took it to Pomona to lay down a really good number. #1 qualifier shouldn't have been a problem. Especially since I just received the super secret computer straight from MOPAR for that exact purpose. All my qualifying runs were crap. Something like a 14.7 best. I won first round with it still spitin' and sputterin'. On the return road it finally clicked. "it has to be that super secret part!" 2nd round I had the old computer in. Same 14.7 dial. I knew it was fast, just not that fast. I was all over the breaks and ran a 13.7 @ 72 MPH (30+ MPH scrub). Worst break-out I've ever experienced! Not my first bad advice from MOPAR but definitely the last. BIG just needs to cut the ties and find somebody that knows what they are doing. He should have the fastest not the slowest Challenger in the country. Too bad.
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09-05-2009, 01:53 PM
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Re: fletcher beats garlits!
He definitely left first!!!!
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09-05-2009, 02:52 PM
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Re: fletcher beats garlits!
Let me inform you guys of a little known fact. I spoke with Don at the PRI show in Orlando last year and found out that even with hearing aides, Don is very, deaf! He frequently goes without them. He is far from an A-hole! He is probably pretty good at lip reading by now but he would have to be looking directly at you to know you were speaking to him. I am surprised he can hear at all with all the time he has spent in the seat of a Fueler. Think about it! Shame on you!!! Jim
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Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. 
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09-05-2009, 03:47 PM
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Re: fletcher beats garlits!
Jim is very correct!! I met with him about the same time he is mentioning and I noticed the same reaction. My photo of him is in my albums.
I have the utmost respect for both of the drivers, each one has a different respect so deserved and I wish BOTH the best in their endeavors. Steve |
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09-05-2009, 10:00 PM
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Re: fletcher beats garlits!
Personally I think Don Garlits is a GREAT racer and a GREAT person.
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