I just noticed the entries for the national event

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

Lastly, I have not bad mouthed your event

You just got done saying:

but based on your (Herb's) comments above, and questionable unbiased decision making skills as the manager, I'll pass and I'll be sure to let my friends know who were on the fence why I am not going.

For the record, NO ONE has ever "checked out" my car(s) as it relates to safety or legality or any of my friend's cars at your event or herb's.

Actually, I went trailer-to-trailer on the first day of the event each year, and typically got to 90% or more of the cars. I discussed seat belts, valve stems, throttle return springs, battery hold-downs, ground wires on fuel cells, etc with a number of drivers. I spent time studying and talking with you about your car at the Jim Harrington race. When people brought other issues to my attention, they were investigated. I cannot speak for events run by other promoters.

That's enough hijacking of this thread. Any more off-topic discussion can take place under the proper existing threads, under a new thread if need be, or via private message.

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

I spent time studying and talking with you about your car at the Jim Harrington race.

Michael, you must have me and my car(s) confused with someone else as I have never spoken to you face to face until your 2011 thanksgiving weekend event at cpd but you may have spent time "studying" my car(s) as many do, impressed by it's performance and perfection.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

but you may have spent time "studying" my car(s) as many do, impressed by it's perforjointmance and perfection.

That is funny right there, I don't care who you are. LOL

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

That is funny right there, I don't care who you are. LOL

It is a very nice car Ed, only loose screw I saw was holding the steering wheel.

[cicero819]

Don, you deserve our respect for your hard work and I do think that NHRA should be pro-active in being serious about electronic aids(after all we can send satellites around the globe that can read your cereal box on your breakfast table, how hard would it be to make a light censor). In your data do you take take in all time trial lights also? After talking to many top racers, one thing they all told me is push the tree during time trials and don't red light during competition if you want to be successful. NHRA should be vigilant, look what happened with the Matty Box in Bracket racing a few years ago but I don't think that Super Stock would be a problem... Ah yes, there's that reaction push switch that is sold.lol Claude Ruel p.s. Micheal you're living it so don't worry about the negative comments, thanks for introducing in my mind that you cut killer lights, not fair to use psychological warfare.lol

[Joe Toller]

1320, why do you always troll in the STOCK and SUPER STOCK threads if you are neither?

[Mickey Whaley]

The truth is out they both just got busted

[SStockDart]

Originally Posted by iraceitall

1320, why do you always troll in the STOCK and SUPER STOCK threads if you are neither?

Did you notice 1320's avatar compared to Ed Wright's? Which one carries the front end? Similar cars, but Ed has 200 fewer cubes and small tires and is a class car that can and does qualify at the top of the sheet. 1320 is just another super gas car that he chooses to run brackets.

[Dan Fletcher]

Mr. Nolan, perhaps I'm off base here, but when you reference and question the feasibility (read legality) of one that wins 4, 5 or more races a year, I can't help but feel as though your comment is at least somewhat directed towards me. NHRA does do spot electronic checks, and I've been done several times over the years. My car is so simple its not even funny, so it really doesn't take very long.

If you have any interest in obtaining further "piece of mind" when it comes to my dinosaur of a vehicle, feel free to pony up with the funds and have at it. Either you and your friends go to dinner and I lose my sponsors, reputation, means to support my family, etc., or me and my friends go to dinner. I'll be making reservations now...

[1320racer]

translated... put up or shut up!

I for one am tired of hearing/reading all these first round runner ups accuse everyone that wins a race no mind multiple races a cheater.