Indy First Experience!

[fastlane]

I signed up for Indy today I was surprised how few were signed up in stock or most classes for that matter. Not looking forward to the 2100 mile trip but I am getting my new trailer delivered to me there a few days before the start I am looking forward to that. 24 ft Intech Icon loaded nice replacement for my open hauler. Last time at Indy was Sept 1972 It has changed since then. Leaving for Sonoma next week for the double that place is fast.

[Larry Hill]

Indy will be the most fun you ever had with knots in your stomach, but when you see your name on the final sheet of 128 all is good. If you win class, that's why most of us enter the "Big Go", all is GREAT! At the scales is when the fun part begins, the invitation to the "Barn", if your lucky. Talk about big knots in your stomach, and maybe a little doubt about something on the car, you will have them. Remember without NHRA Tech. a class win would mean a whole lot less. Some of the best words you will hear in the barn,"We are done you can but it back together, enjoy your class win!"

There is nothing like pulling your stuff apart in front of God and everybody, that's a memory that is taken to the grave with pride.

Hope you took notes because you have to put it back together and race
first round 8:00 AM the next day.

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Indy will be the most fun you ever had with knots in your stomach, but when you see your name on the final sheet of 128 all is good. If you win class, that's why most of us enter the "Big Go", all is GREAT! At the scales is when the fun part begins, the invitation to the "Barn", if your lucky. Talk about big knots in your stomach, and maybe a little doubt about something on the car, you will have them. Remember without NHRA Tech. a class win would mean a whole lot less. Some of the best words you will hear in the barn,"We are done you can but it back together, enjoy your class win!"

There is nothing like pulling your stuff apart in front of God and everybody, that's a memory that is taken to the grave with pride.

Hope you took notes because you have to put it back together and race
first round 8:00 AM the next day.

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

Larry,

One of my favorites was while talking to a friend racer who was helping another racer I'll not name in teardown by removing the carb and intake from his stocker. As he removed the intake while we were talking the owner walked over and said racers didn't like anyone looking at the ports. I laughed, and told my friend I'd see him later.
Now who would care if you saw a factory part that cannot legally be touched?

Seeing the smiling faces of all the class winners posing for their pictures is a treat too!

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by fastlane

I signed up for Indy today I was surprised how few were signed up in stock or most classes for that matter. Not looking forward to the 2100 mile trip but I am getting my new trailer delivered to me there a few days before the start I am looking forward to that. 24 ft Intech Icon loaded nice replacement for my open hauler. Last time at Indy was Sept 1972 It has changed since then. Leaving for Sonoma next week for the double that place is fast.

The entries are trickling in now; but, by the beginning of August, they will be pouring in. Stock and Super Stock will hit the 180 quota and with the usual last minute withdrawals, there will be 165 - 170 cars in each class. Indy is still the biggest and best drag race in the world!

[TOSTO RACING]

I've done it a couple of times and loved everytime! Qualified once, but its just a good time. I'll go back again for sure just gotta be fast !! You have to do it at least once in your life to experience it all.

[Randy Parker]

Thanks Everyone for your input, John West just informed me he was almost done with a new intake, will it make the Tripp? My hero said time will tell!

[bubski]

Originally Posted by Randy Parker

Thanks Everyone for your input, John West just informed me he was almost done with a new intake, will it make the Tripp? My hero said time will tell!

Wow !!! a month to mill the intake flanges to fit the heads????

[Randy Parker]

Better question is ,is this the new intake to match the new heads!

[fredjohnston]

Originally Posted by Randy Parker

Thanks Everyone for your input, John West just informed me he was almost done with a new intake, will it make the Tripp? My hero said time will tell!

Since you're suggesting work is being done on an intake manifold, are we to assume you are running in Super stock?

[KEN BUGAJ]

Indy is the Best ! East meets West ! I always Loved going. Weather conditions could be really hot or cool and fast , Make sure you get a motel early ! Moroso cookouts we're a great time. 👍