Fred Henson vs. Sorenson - Page 3

fredjohnston · 05-05-2009, 07:16 AM

Why do racers put themselves in these situations and force NHRA to make tough/unpopular decisions?

If racers just follow the rules and normal procedures they have done for years, then they wouldn't find themselves in these situations.

If he did infact drain the radiator, this is not the "normal" procedures and it was done to avoid HP. This is going to force NHRA to come up with another rule and/or make an unpopular decision. But who forced NHRA to do this?????

Dan Fletcher · 05-05-2009, 07:30 AM

Jack,

obviously, one isn't allowed to alter the weight of the vehicle - either way - prior to scaling. I'm simply stating that the rulebook doesn't call out that point. I know how to put a seatbelt on, too, but the airline still tells me every time...

Two good points were then made. Pare is right, we need a rulebook that stipulates every possible situation, because if someone thinks they can get over on the system, they'll try. And Herb is right, that's why NHRA will eventually tire of our bull**** and just run .90 and Top whatever...

George Fitzpatrick · 05-05-2009, 08:10 AM

"Vulcan logic" Dan now that's funny.

Dick Butler · 05-05-2009, 09:37 AM

Rule would be nice but supervision better. I ran class once at the US nationals and my competetor ran without water in his radiator to save HP of fan/Pump. He just acted suprised as he walked to the faucet with the water jug he just happened to have in the car on the run. Result he won class with his fastest run of class.

Bobby Brannon · 05-05-2009, 09:47 AM

1 633 B/SA Hal Sorensen, Vancouver WA, '69 Camaro 10.142 11.93 -1.788 EQUAL = -1.408 Sea Level

For WHAT REASON who know's

1st pass was - 1.395 under sea level
2nd pass was - 1.25? under """""""""
3rd pass was - 1.408 under """""""""

WHY???????????????????????????????????????????????

Go Figure out why anyone woulld do that.. Rule book states - 1.40 under pull piston and head

I am TOTALLY CONFUSED

junior barns · 05-05-2009, 10:10 AM

Did the run count or not?????????????

Mickey Whaley · 05-05-2009, 10:52 AM

what combo was it???

Ed Fernandez · 05-05-2009, 10:56 AM

Who's on first?

Jeff Teuton · 05-05-2009, 11:02 AM

What's on second?

Dick Butler · 05-05-2009, 11:03 AM

I don't know is center field.

05-05-2009, 07:16 AM	#21
fredjohnston Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 341 Likes: 0 Liked 55 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson Why do racers put themselves in these situations and force NHRA to make tough/unpopular decisions? If racers just follow the rules and normal procedures they have done for years, then they wouldn't find themselves in these situations. If he did infact drain the radiator, this is not the "normal" procedures and it was done to avoid HP. This is going to force NHRA to come up with another rule and/or make an unpopular decision. But who forced NHRA to do this?????

05-05-2009, 07:30 AM	#22
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson Jack, obviously, one isn't allowed to alter the weight of the vehicle - either way - prior to scaling. I'm simply stating that the rulebook doesn't call out that point. I know how to put a seatbelt on, too, but the airline still tells me every time... Two good points were then made. Pare is right, we need a rulebook that stipulates every possible situation, because if someone thinks they can get over on the system, they'll try. And Herb is right, that's why NHRA will eventually tire of our bull** and just run .90 and Top whatever... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES**

05-05-2009, 08:10 AM	#23
George Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Babylon, NY Posts: 344 Likes: 118 Liked 94 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson "Vulcan logic" Dan now that's funny. __________________ George Fitzpatrick 426 HEMI STK, SS

05-05-2009, 09:37 AM	#24
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson Rule would be nice but supervision better. I ran class once at the US nationals and my competetor ran without water in his radiator to save HP of fan/Pump. He just acted suprised as he walked to the faucet with the water jug he just happened to have in the car on the run. Result he won class with his fastest run of class.

05-05-2009, 09:47 AM	#25
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson 1 633 B/SA Hal Sorensen, Vancouver WA, '69 Camaro 10.142 11.93 -1.788 EQUAL = -1.408 Sea Level For WHAT REASON who know's 1st pass was - 1.395 under sea level 2nd pass was - 1.25? under """"""""" 3rd pass was - 1.408 under """"""""" WHY??????????????????????????????????????????????? Go Figure out why anyone woulld do that.. Rule book states - 1.40 under pull piston and head I am TOTALLY CONFUSED __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS Last edited by Bobby Brannon; 05-05-2009 at 11:58 AM.

05-05-2009, 10:10 AM	#26
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson Did the run count or not?????????????

05-05-2009, 10:52 AM	#27
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson what combo was it???

05-05-2009, 10:56 AM	#28
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson Who's on first? __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

05-05-2009, 11:02 AM	#29
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson What's on second? __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

05-05-2009, 11:03 AM	#30
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fred Henson vs. Sorenson I don't know is center field.