Hosepower on monday?

Evan Smith · 03-22-2010, 08:55 PM

Can someone please get back to the point and explain how there was a "free" time trial in the middle of what is supposed to be a national event? I have seen impromptu "free" runs for the purpose of Class Eliminations at Open events, and I remember a no-time wheelie contest at Lebanon Valley LODRS one year, but how do you get a free run, at a national after qualifying has been completed?

I'm not trying to stir the pot, I actually want to know what guidelines that falls under. That is the real issue, regardless of how fast Jeff went. Under what guidelines is it appropriate to offer a free time run?

And/or, is that different that running a race-within-a-race at any event? I assume the CIC race doesn't count towards AHFS?

Pat?

Evan

Bruce Noland · 03-22-2010, 09:08 PM

I think this question was resolved many posts ago. Supposedly, nhra only counts qualifying and elimination runs for the ahfs. Bonus runs, no matter the name, do not count.

Chad Rhodes · 03-23-2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evan Smith

Can someone please get back to the point and explain how there was a "free" time trial in the middle of what is supposed to be a national event? I have seen impromptu "free" runs for the purpose of Class Eliminations at Open events, and I remember a no-time wheelie contest at Lebanon Valley LODRS one year, but how do you get a free run, at a national after qualifying has been completed?

I'm not trying to stir the pot, I actually want to know what guidelines that falls under. That is the real issue, regardless of how fast Jeff went. Under what guidelines is it appropriate to offer a free time run?

And/or, is that different that running a race-within-a-race at any event? I assume the CIC race doesn't count towards AHFS?

Pat?

Evan

Evan, it was obviously Pat's call to make. He made the decision in the best interest of the racers to Start eliminations Sat afternoon. He felt it was fair to all racers for them to get a time shot. End of story. Pat looks out for his racers first, and I think it was the right thing to do. It had no effect on anyone's qualifying position, and everyone had the opportunity to make a hit. A few people went very fast, its now up to NHRA whether to count those runs or not.

Jack McCarthy · 03-23-2010, 08:51 AM

in my earlier post i failed to mention what a great thing i think it is that jeff nailed this combo... he (like my buddy bob shaw) found a great combo and spent his money to build it and shazaam it is a huge success...

no one deserves it more than jeff, he is a great guy and has done more for sportsman racing than most will ever even think about. it is a shame the CIC race wasnt held since the caddy was in the garage

jack mccarthy

hey it coulda been a prick with a 10.70 h/sa car... instead its my cooler is your cooler jeff!

Ed Wright · 03-23-2010, 09:35 AM

I tell you I certainly don't blame Jeff for building one. I would build one in a heart beat (I'm not as caught up in brand competition as some.) but I would have to dig into my retirement acount to do it, which would cause me to also need a lawyer. One old lady from Tulsa would be divorcing my tail.

Jeff, it looks like one very nice piece, and I can't wait to see it in Houston. May be getting a real good look at the rear during class.

I really like the new SCJs, but same deal.

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 03-23-2010, 11:56 AM

"I'm not as caught up in brand competition as some" Im a *****, whatever brand is a bad machine well I want one, Id take an SCJ in a Heartbeat and not look back. Or a Camaro 6....thats gonna be an animal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I tell you I certainly don't blame Jeff for building one. I would build one in a heart beat (I'm not as caught up in brand competition as some.) but I would have to dig into my retirement acount to do it, which would cause me to also need a lawyer. One old lady from Tulsa would be divorcing my tail.

Jeff, it looks like one very nice piece, and I can't wait to see it in Houston. May be getting a real good look at the rear during class.

I really like the new SCJs, but same deal.

Ed Wright · 03-23-2010, 02:46 PM

I don't care what people drive or race. I care more about the person. I don't get the us-against-them thinking.

Julie Jordan · 03-23-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I tell you I certainly don't blame Jeff for building one. I would build one in a heart beat (I'm not as caught up in brand competition as some.) but I would have to dig into my retirement acount to do it, which would cause me to also need a lawyer. One old lady from Tulsa would be divorcing my tail.

Thank you for the laugh today! I've had a stressful day at work and reading this just lightened my mood.

will prater · 03-23-2010, 08:20 PM

[QUOTE=Ed Wright;176842]

One old lady from Tulsa would be divorcing my tail.

Dang, you're way out on the thin ice here. Now that you gave me her cell number I will give her a call and help you out. I have a feeling she doesn't read this forum. hahahahaa

Jim Wahl · 03-23-2010, 09:10 PM

Ha! That's what friends are for! Jim

03-22-2010, 08:55 PM	#1
Evan Smith Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 400 Likes: 7 Liked 115 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Hosepower on monday? Can someone please get back to the point and explain how there was a "free" time trial in the middle of what is supposed to be a national event? I have seen impromptu "free" runs for the purpose of Class Eliminations at Open events, and I remember a no-time wheelie contest at Lebanon Valley LODRS one year, but how do you get a free run, at a national after qualifying has been completed? I'm not trying to stir the pot, I actually want to know what guidelines that falls under. That is the real issue, regardless of how fast Jeff went. Under what guidelines is it appropriate to offer a free time run? And/or, is that different that running a race-within-a-race at any event? I assume the CIC race doesn't count towards AHFS? Pat? Evan __________________ Evan Smith 1798 STK

03-22-2010, 09:08 PM	#2
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Hosepower on monday? I think this question was resolved many posts ago. Supposedly, nhra only counts qualifying and elimination runs for the ahfs. Bonus runs, no matter the name, do not count. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

03-23-2010, 08:51 AM	#4
Jack McCarthy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: lyndon ky. ... louisville area Posts: 1,322 Likes: 29 Liked 477 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Hosepower on monday? in my earlier post i failed to mention what a great thing i think it is that jeff nailed this combo... he (like my buddy bob shaw) found a great combo and spent his money to build it and shazaam it is a huge success... no one deserves it more than jeff, he is a great guy and has done more for sportsman racing than most will ever even think about. it is a shame the CIC race wasnt held since the caddy was in the garage jack mccarthy hey it coulda been a prick with a 10.70 h/sa car... instead its my cooler is your cooler jeff! __________________ Jack McCarthy 3609 STK "the Captain"

03-23-2010, 09:35 AM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Hosepower on monday? I tell you I certainly don't blame Jeff for building one. I would build one in a heart beat (I'm not as caught up in brand competition as some.) but I would have to dig into my retirement acount to do it, which would cause me to also need a lawyer. One old lady from Tulsa would be divorcing my tail. Jeff, it looks like one very nice piece, and I can't wait to see it in Houston. May be getting a real good look at the rear during class. I really like the new SCJs, but same deal. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-23-2010, 02:46 PM	#7
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Hosepower on monday? I don't care what people drive or race. I care more about the person. I don't get the us-against-them thinking. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-23-2010, 08:20 PM	#9
will prater Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carthage, MO Posts: 108 Likes: 2 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Hosepower on monday? [QUOTE=Ed Wright;176842] One old lady from Tulsa would be divorcing my tail. Dang, you're way out on the thin ice here. Now that you gave me her cell number I will give her a call and help you out. I have a feeling she doesn't read this forum. hahahahaa

03-23-2010, 09:10 PM	#10
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Hosepower on monday? Ha! That's what friends are for! Jim __________________ 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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