Yet another bogu horsepower factor

RJ Sledge · 03-30-2010, 01:52 PM

Just wanted to say that I've known Greg Hill for quite a few years and they don't come any better, straighter or helpful than he. Don't know you and your boy, am sure you are just "good old boys" having fun with a new toy, but I don't think you understand or can appreciate what Greg and racers like him have gone through the last 20 years or so and it just makes it a little hard to try an swallow all the BOGUS hp/combo's that people can go and buy and that NHRA lets it happen.

You earn respect you don't buy it.

Later RJ

Bruce Noland · 03-30-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by r sledge

Just wanted to say that I've known Greg Hill for quite a few years and they don't come any better, straighter or helpful than he. Don't know you and your boy, am sure you are just "good old boys" having fun with a new toy, but I don't think you understand or can appreciate what Greg and racers like him have gone through the last 20 years or so and it just makes it a little hard to try an swallow all the BOGUS hp/combo's that people can go and buy and that NHRA lets it happen.

You earn respect you don't buy it.

Later RJ

I second everything RJ just posted. Greg has poured his heart and soul into this sport. He even tried to work through the SRAC to help us out and, in doing so, gained first hand knowledge about the deaf ear of nhra. He has paid his dues and done his home work.

Jim Wahl · 03-30-2010, 02:21 PM

Here, here! RJ and Bruce have nailed this one! Jim

Mark Yacavone · 03-30-2010, 02:42 PM

I agree with the last three posts ,too
Listen here , some of you newbies and returning racers (no names mentioned)

Guys like Greg Hill and Mike Walter have been severely beaten up by NHRA's lack of competence for the last 15 years. One could argue that the FI , high tech cars caught them by surprise , and they eventually dealt with it.

Not this time though...

I'll save some of you the trouble of replying now.
For the record ,I'm not against new cars or progress. I remember the 50 Oldes being replaced by the Tri 5 Chevies, which were ,in turn, were obsoleted by the 1st gen. Camaros.
Such changes are inevitable.

What's going on now, is totally different .
NHRA knows exactly what they are doing.
This current crop of minimum run, special built factory ringers, kit cars , and way bogus rated combos in Stock Eliminator is a travesty and totally inexcusable.
Once again, it shows what they think of the MAJORITY of racers.

Greg Hill · 03-30-2010, 05:52 PM

Aw shucks RJ, I didn't know you cared.

RJ Sledge · 03-30-2010, 06:51 PM

Calm down Greg was just stating what most already know. I know how you feel about the HP/Combo's and well........it just don't taste real good.
Like you and most others, I am not opposed to the new cars, I welcome them. What I don't understand or like is the down right ridiculous hp ratings on these cars and engines. They seem to be sending us a message and its not what I want to hear. The people with the money to spend on the new cars do not have a clue or just do not care to see the other side of the issue. I cannot blame them on one hand for wanting to have a killer combo, just pony up the money and you have a Class winner, but on the other hand it like stealing our money when you have to run one in Class. I just don't understand NHRA's thinking on this and I for one agree with you about just staying away from National Events this year and see what happens.

My best to you and your family

Later RJ

Jeff Teuton · 03-30-2010, 09:35 PM

Clueless? RJ, from you that is a compliment.

03-30-2010, 01:52 PM	#1
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 502 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Yet another bogu horsepower factor Just wanted to say that I've known Greg Hill for quite a few years and they don't come any better, straighter or helpful than he. Don't know you and your boy, am sure you are just "good old boys" having fun with a new toy, but I don't think you understand or can appreciate what Greg and racers like him have gone through the last 20 years or so and it just makes it a little hard to try an swallow all the BOGUS hp/combo's that people can go and buy and that NHRA lets it happen. You earn respect you don't buy it. Later RJ

03-30-2010, 02:21 PM	#3
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Yet another bogu horsepower factor Here, here! RJ and Bruce have nailed this one! 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.

03-30-2010, 02:42 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,903 Liked 5,121 Times in 1,952 Posts	Re: Yet another bogu horsepower factor I agree with the last three posts ,too Listen here , some of you newbies and returning racers (no names mentioned) Guys like Greg Hill and Mike Walter have been severely beaten up by NHRA's lack of competence for the last 15 years. One could argue that the FI , high tech cars caught them by surprise , and they eventually dealt with it. Not this time though... I'll save some of you the trouble of replying now. For the record ,I'm not against new cars or progress. I remember the 50 Oldes being replaced by the Tri 5 Chevies, which were ,in turn, were obsoleted by the 1st gen. Camaros. Such changes are inevitable. What's going on now, is totally different . NHRA knows exactly what they are doing. This current crop of minimum run, special built factory ringers, kit cars , and way bogus rated combos in Stock Eliminator is a travesty and totally inexcusable. Once again, it shows what they think of the MAJORITY of racers. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

03-30-2010, 05:52 PM	#5
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Yet another bogu horsepower factor Aw shucks RJ, I didn't know you cared. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

03-30-2010, 06:51 PM	#6
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 502 Liked 288 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Yet another bogu horsepower factor Calm down Greg was just stating what most already know. I know how you feel about the HP/Combo's and well........it just don't taste real good. Like you and most others, I am not opposed to the new cars, I welcome them. What I don't understand or like is the down right ridiculous hp ratings on these cars and engines. They seem to be sending us a message and its not what I want to hear. The people with the money to spend on the new cars do not have a clue or just do not care to see the other side of the issue. I cannot blame them on one hand for wanting to have a killer combo, just pony up the money and you have a Class winner, but on the other hand it like stealing our money when you have to run one in Class. I just don't understand NHRA's thinking on this and I for one agree with you about just staying away from National Events this year and see what happens. My best to you and your family Later RJ

03-30-2010, 09:35 PM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Yet another bogu horsepower factor Clueless? RJ, from you that is a compliment. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

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