fletcher beats garlits!

DavidExit29 · 09-04-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

talked to fletch, not a lot to say about the pre-race conversation, BIG sat in his car the whole time after coming to the lanes last and didn't seem to be very cordial about the whole deal, wonder if he's pissed at Mopar ???

I stopped by Big's pit area after third round qualifying and he was obviously very unhappy with whoever he was getting computer/ wiring/ tune-up input from. I think he's got a fast car if he can get the right help in that area.
And what else can you say about Fletcher, Great racer, Great guy. I have only spoken to him once and he acted like he had known me for years.

Bench Racer · 09-04-2009, 11:12 PM

Treessavoy, thanks for the compliment about my age. I will be turning 50 in a couple of months and sure as hell don't feel or look like a youngster. The Idea that Garlits does not have a clue or even cares who he will be up against in eliminations is basically calling him an idiot. He did not get where he is by being an idiot.

Denny, If you were refering to my post about giving Garlits the respect he deserves, there was no mention of "at the other racers expense". Did you interpreted my post to say all the stocker guys need to move out of the way and let "big" slide to the front? If so It was not written with that in mind.

I don't worship the nitro racers, and would not walk across the street to watch nitro cars race. I would with certainty take an opportunity to thank the "pioneers" of drag racing for bringing it where it is today! Don Jackson

SuperStock fan · 09-05-2009, 03:27 AM

We all have allot respect for Don Garlits he is a innovator in the drag racing world and a icon/legend. Dan Fletcher Is the best sportsman racer I think in my opinion. Dan knows how to run the number every time and if his opponent isn't up to the challenge of running him they will get mad at themselves. Big Daddy should have respect for the sportsman racers in the stock class because it goes the same for them. Dan kick *** this weekend from all the guys in Rochester N.Y.

FOR REAL · 09-05-2009, 10:40 AM

Big is a *** hole.stopped by his trailer to say hi and he looked at me and walked away.good to see him get his *** kicked.

D.Holly · 09-05-2009, 12:29 PM

I was there at Garlits pit also and witnessed a man ask Don for a photo with his young son. Don was in a conversation with another man and appeared to ignore the request, but when Don finished he took the young son over to the car and posed for the picture.
A moment the man and his young son will always remember. Don't be so hard on "BIG".

09-04-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
Bench Racer Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Green Creek (Tryon) North Carolina Posts: 331 Likes: 69 Liked 99 Times in 21 Posts	Re: fletcher beats garlits! Treessavoy, thanks for the compliment about my age. I will be turning 50 in a couple of months and sure as hell don't feel or look like a youngster. The Idea that Garlits does not have a clue or even cares who he will be up against in eliminations is basically calling him an idiot. He did not get where he is by being an idiot. Denny, If you were refering to my post about giving Garlits the respect he deserves, there was no mention of "at the other racers expense". Did you interpreted my post to say all the stocker guys need to move out of the way and let "big" slide to the front? If so It was not written with that in mind. I don't worship the nitro racers, and would not walk across the street to watch nitro cars race. I would with certainty take an opportunity to thank the "pioneers" of drag racing for bringing it where it is today! Don Jackson

09-05-2009, 03:27 AM	#3
SuperStock fan Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 130 Likes: 4 Liked 241 Times in 35 Posts	Re: fletcher beats garlits! We all have allot respect for Don Garlits he is a innovator in the drag racing world and a icon/legend. Dan Fletcher Is the best sportsman racer I think in my opinion. Dan knows how to run the number every time and if his opponent isn't up to the challenge of running him they will get mad at themselves. Big Daddy should have respect for the sportsman racers in the stock class because it goes the same for them. Dan kick *** this weekend from all the guys in Rochester N.Y.

09-05-2009, 10:40 AM	#4
FOR REAL Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 205 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: fletcher beats garlits! Big is a * hole.stopped by his trailer to say hi and he looked at me and walked away.good to see him get his * kicked.

09-05-2009, 12:29 PM	#5
D.Holly Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 149 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: fletcher beats garlits! I was there at Garlits pit also and witnessed a man ask Don for a photo with his young son. Don was in a conversation with another man and appeared to ignore the request, but when Don finished he took the young son over to the car and posed for the picture. A moment the man and his young son will always remember. Don't be so hard on "BIG".