my opinion

442OLDS · 12-05-2009, 12:51 PM

In order to steer this discussion in the direction that I think it should go,I would like to ask some of the drivers of VERY slow reacting cars a question.

What techniques would you generally use in order to "cut" a light?

I drove a U/SA wagon at Indy in 2004.

If you saw the last yellow in that car (the way it was set-up),I don't think you would be happy with the reaction time,no matter who was driving it!

Mike Carr · 12-05-2009, 01:02 PM

Daryl, I drove a 17-18 second HF/SA for three years. It only had 20" slicks on the front, so I could leave on the bottom bulb (seeing the bottom bulb), shallow staged, and still be red. I adjusted RPM for rollout differences. I normally launched at 2200 rpm. I drove Cap't Jack's wagon a few times in 2000, I'm pretty sure I left on the bottom bulb in that car also.

442OLDS · 12-05-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

Daryl, I drove a 17-18 second HF/SA for three years. It only had 20" slicks on the front, so I could leave on the bottom bulb (seeing the bottom bulb), shallow staged, and still be red. I adjusted RPM for rollout differences. I normally launched at 2200 rpm. I drove Cap't Jack's wagon a few times in 2000, I'm pretty sure I left on the bottom bulb in that car also.

If this is the case,(and I certainly believe you),then Don Kennedy needs to explain once and for all why he started this thread in the first place.I really don't get it then.

Adger Smith · 12-05-2009, 10:34 PM

OK
Don,
Its about 134 away from 5,000 views... Way past 4,000
It's past put up time...
Time to post...
Let's hear it.
I don't like to be teased, except in some erotic ways ...by a female
Are you going to post on here or the pay to post site?

Paul Precht · 12-05-2009, 11:34 PM

We did it at NY National Speedway back in the seventies. Pro tree (actually hanging lights) 4 tenths, I still miss it. It wasn't perfect because if you were dialed just a little quicker than your opponent you could leave off their light and still not redlight, we didn't have RTs then, another evil IMO, Paul.

Don Kennedy · 12-06-2009, 12:46 AM

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Nitro Joe Jackson · 12-06-2009, 12:55 AM

told you what i want to do, call the class up, if your not in the lanes on 3rd call, you put the chain up in the back of the lanes and tell the guys, "Sorry about your luck, might wake up and come up sooner next time"

Old school deal, but really its a shame you see the same darn people always dragging there feet to come to the lanes, i know if they ever run our Buckeye deal, i wont put up with it.

Ed Fernandez · 12-06-2009, 12:57 AM

Don your last post is beyond a doubt the BIGGEST crock of **** that's been posted on Class Racer since it's inception.You are the biggest whiner on this site.NHRA should give you a Whiner Wally.You really have it out for the "Touring Pro Sportsmen".
Petition NHRA for a new eliminator next year,Super Stock Whiner.Good God give it a break.

12-05-2009, 12:51 PM	#1
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,340 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: my opinion In order to steer this discussion in the direction that I think it should go,I would like to ask some of the drivers of VERY slow reacting cars a question. What techniques would you generally use in order to "cut" a light? I drove a U/SA wagon at Indy in 2004. If you saw the last yellow in that car (the way it was set-up),I don't think you would be happy with the reaction time,no matter who was driving it!

12-05-2009, 01:02 PM	#2
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: my opinion Daryl, I drove a 17-18 second HF/SA for three years. It only had 20" slicks on the front, so I could leave on the bottom bulb (seeing the bottom bulb), shallow staged, and still be red. I adjusted RPM for rollout differences. I normally launched at 2200 rpm. I drove Cap't Jack's wagon a few times in 2000, I'm pretty sure I left on the bottom bulb in that car also. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

12-05-2009, 10:34 PM	#4
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: my opinion OK Don, Its about 134 away from 5,000 views... Way past 4,000 It's past put up time... Time to post... Let's hear it. I don't like to be teased, except in some erotic ways ...by a female Are you going to post on here or the pay to post site? __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

12-05-2009, 11:34 PM	#5
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 733 Likes: 361 Liked 327 Times in 121 Posts	Re: my opinion We did it at NY National Speedway back in the seventies. Pro tree (actually hanging lights) 4 tenths, I still miss it. It wasn't perfect because if you were dialed just a little quicker than your opponent you could leave off their light and still not redlight, we didn't have RTs then, another evil IMO, Paul.

12-06-2009, 12:46 AM	#6
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: my opinion .. __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS Last edited by Don Kennedy; 12-07-2009 at 11:53 PM.

12-06-2009, 12:55 AM	#7
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 58 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: my opinion told you what i want to do, call the class up, if your not in the lanes on 3rd call, you put the chain up in the back of the lanes and tell the guys, "Sorry about your luck, might wake up and come up sooner next time" Old school deal, but really its a shame you see the same darn people always dragging there feet to come to the lanes, i know if they ever run our Buckeye deal, i wont put up with it. __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

12-06-2009, 12:57 AM	#8
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: my opinion Don your last post is beyond a doubt the BIGGEST crock of **** that's been posted on Class Racer since it's inception.You are the biggest whiner on this site.NHRA should give you a Whiner Wally.You really have it out for the "Touring Pro Sportsmen". Petition NHRA for a new eliminator next year,Super Stock Whiner.Good God give it a break. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA