Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open

TOSTO RACING · 05-07-2012, 05:39 PM

Well I got my National Dragster today and anxcious to see the highlights from the National Open, and disheartining to say the least, not one mention of the C/S new record by myself or the O/S new record by Gary Sommers. Now I know it may not be the biggest deal from the weekend ,but 5 hours working your tale off in teardown and everything passing and being legal should account for something. I guess I just thought a name mention or something would be neat being its my first National record ever. Oh well just wanted to vent a little and wonder what it takes to get some recognition in the National Dragster.It was still a cool experience for me to say the least and I know your name goes in the records in the back,I just thought there would be a little on it in the highlights.

Tim Tosto

Dan Fahey · 05-07-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

Well I got my National Dragster today and anxcious to see the highlights from the National Open, and disheartining to say the least, not one mention of the C/S new record by myself or the O/S new record by Gary Sommers. Now I know it may not be the biggest deal from the weekend ,but 5 hours working your tale off in teardown and everything passing and being legal should account for something. I guess I just thought a name mention or something would be neat being its my first National record ever. Oh well just wanted to vent a little and wonder what it takes to get some recognition in the National Dragster.It was still a cool experience for me to say the least and I know your name goes in the records in the back,I just thought there would be a little on it in the highlights.

Tim Tosto

That is a real OBD.... Official Big Deal !

Interesting that there is not any editorial press for these accomplishments.

D

Ron Ortiz · 05-07-2012, 05:48 PM

I believe that they used to report such things, don't know why they don't now.

DRM, the magazine for IHRA puts your name and picture in it.

Congratulations on the record.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA customer satisfaction

Dennis P Chapman · 05-07-2012, 05:58 PM

Tim congrats on the record that happen to me one time but was in the next paper.

SuperStock 1890 · 05-07-2012, 06:43 PM

Nice job Tim. Call Glendora to make sure you get your 8.5 x 11 certificate for your wall.

Run to Rund · 05-07-2012, 06:50 PM

For some reason, NHRA has plenty of space for happy chat by pro racers, but ignores real accomplishments by sportsmen!

Ed Wright · 05-07-2012, 08:33 PM

Congrats on the record Tim!

Tom Meyer · 05-07-2012, 08:59 PM

To some it means nothing, but to some it means alot, the hours of work before you even got to the race, to the tear down and all the checking to make sure you are legal sez something about your passion for the quest of getting that record. This is what class racing was all about in the day. As one of your pers I give you a hand shake and tell you great job, put it on your wall and look at it proudly. Tom

BLAZER · 05-07-2012, 09:21 PM

I feel your pain--Its the Sh-ts. My 1948 Hudson Hornet set a record and NHRA never said a word back in the 60s--Force has 4 cars in FC is that fair? Go DE Jr.

Pedigo Perf · 05-07-2012, 09:27 PM

I wish more people would step up and make the effort to set records. NHRA doesn't make it very rewarding but rest assured the stocker community recognises your accomplishment. Nice job!

Tracy

05-07-2012, 05:39 PM	#1
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 875 Likes: 830 Liked 600 Times in 173 Posts	Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open Well I got my National Dragster today and anxcious to see the highlights from the National Open, and disheartining to say the least, not one mention of the C/S new record by myself or the O/S new record by Gary Sommers. Now I know it may not be the biggest deal from the weekend ,but 5 hours working your tale off in teardown and everything passing and being legal should account for something. I guess I just thought a name mention or something would be neat being its my first National record ever. Oh well just wanted to vent a little and wonder what it takes to get some recognition in the National Dragster.It was still a cool experience for me to say the least and I know your name goes in the records in the back,I just thought there would be a little on it in the highlights. Tim Tosto __________________ 5664 GHI/SA CAMARO Last edited by TOSTO RACING; 05-07-2012 at 05:42 PM.

05-07-2012, 05:48 PM	#3
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 987 Likes: 33 Liked 315 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open I believe that they used to report such things, don't know why they don't now. DRM, the magazine for IHRA puts your name and picture in it. Congratulations on the record. Ron Ortiz U/SA customer satisfaction __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

05-07-2012, 05:58 PM	#4
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 409 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open Tim congrats on the record that happen to me one time but was in the next paper. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

05-07-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
SuperStock 1890 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 87 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open Nice job Tim. Call Glendora to make sure you get your 8.5 x 11 certificate for your wall. __________________ You don't know what you don't know yet.

05-07-2012, 06:50 PM	#6
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open For some reason, NHRA has plenty of space for happy chat by pro racers, but ignores real accomplishments by sportsmen!

05-07-2012, 08:33 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: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open Congrats on the record Tim! __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

05-07-2012, 08:59 PM	#8
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 929 Likes: 73 Liked 351 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open To some it means nothing, but to some it means alot, the hours of work before you even got to the race, to the tear down and all the checking to make sure you are legal sez something about your passion for the quest of getting that record. This is what class racing was all about in the day. As one of your pers I give you a hand shake and tell you great job, put it on your wall and look at it proudly. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

05-07-2012, 09:21 PM	#9
BLAZER Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wasthere,England Posts: 266 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open I feel your pain--Its the Sh-ts. My 1948 Hudson Hornet set a record and NHRA never said a word back in the 60s--Force has 4 cars in FC is that fair? Go DE Jr.

05-07-2012, 09:27 PM	#10
Pedigo Perf Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 383 Likes: 70 Liked 30 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Setting the C/S National Record at Gateway open I wish more people would step up and make the effort to set records. NHRA doesn't make it very rewarding but rest assured the stocker community recognises your accomplishment. Nice job! Tracy

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