rumor from phoenix - Page 2

Mack Reeves · 02-22-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimbo Jones

Prostock question: on tracks that are known to have traction issues. Why does't NHRA have spec spoiler wickerbills that can be added to the end of the tail spoilers on request? These cars are working now with almost no down force to speak of and only get lighter with speed. It seems it would make the cars more stable and a tad slower, but isn't NHRA supposed to be all about safety? I know I don't know much about these cars but it was just a thought.

That just makes too much sense!!!!!!!!

Bob Mulry · 02-22-2010, 03:13 PM

Just a few thoughts,

Could this problem be a byproduct of the nitro cars only running to 1000’?

Real racecars have to run an additional 320', under power, to the finish line.

How much crap is deposited on the track when the nitro cars get the chutes out?

No power to the ground leaves you with no rubber on the ground and a narrower and narrower groove.

In looking at the track on TV, it also appears that the spray job that they put down stops short of the 1320' finish line. But on the other hand the more they spray the more it costs.

Bob

davidhuff · 02-22-2010, 03:58 PM

I was at the track at 7am(rain and more rain) and all but a few pro stockers had loaded up and left the track.The pits and track is a **** hole.

mopar jeff · 02-22-2010, 04:17 PM

I was there for the Summit Finals last year, and couldn't believe how bad that place was. Then I was told they hold National Events there.

herbjr · 02-22-2010, 05:41 PM

The drivers banded no doubt it works when it happens.

larry dowty · 02-22-2010, 06:07 PM

I spoke with gordie riveras son today at there speed shop in yuma, there car is headed back to haas, they will make a decision on there car when jerry gets a look at it,he told me the only bright spot was when they all packed up after 1st round and told nhra to pound sand herb jr. you are right things get done if we could all stick together.

herbjr · 02-22-2010, 06:14 PM

I was told who spearheaded the effort and the driver who did told NHRA that noone was going to run the left lane, they were looking at singles the rest of the day with whomever had lane choice would win.

Do you really think Larry Morgan was broke....No just smart. He is outspoken and did what he wanted to do.

GarysZ24 · 02-22-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by duster 408

Okay it's early in the morning. That is two pro stockers!

Duster 408, you must not have seen Greg Andersons car getting a bit loose, and the verbal assualt he had that caused the interviewer to pull the mike away from him (if the sound crew didn't cut off the mike for him)...I was listening on the Audiocast, and it went from him verbally assaulting the track for that lane, to dead silence! Furthermore, Kurt Johnsons car got so loose he veered over into the right lane and barely was able to collect himself from being like those "two pro stockers", you spoke of.

I wish we had that kind of effect on the Glendora people....

7820 · 02-22-2010, 08:15 PM

I also raced at the ET finals at Firebird. I'm not that fast..9.0's at 150. 4 link chassis car with large sneakers running on methanol. I can hook up on grass. First round....my 60 was off .005...Roadster next to me was off .002.

Steak was good that night.

aspen7709 · 02-22-2010, 10:05 PM

hmmmm lets do the math??? They(pro stock drivers) band together nhra loses part of their TV time and has some explainin to do.We band together and nhra has an excuse to exclude us from competition and have more room for another hospitality trailer for a pro to wipe his *** in! Untill we are on TV and have a large spectator count we have NO voice at NHRA!

02-22-2010, 03:13 PM	#12
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: rumor from phoenix Just a few thoughts, Could this problem be a byproduct of the nitro cars only running to 1000’? Real racecars have to run an additional 320', under power, to the finish line. How much crap is deposited on the track when the nitro cars get the chutes out? No power to the ground leaves you with no rubber on the ground and a narrower and narrower groove. In looking at the track on TV, it also appears that the spray job that they put down stops short of the 1320' finish line. But on the other hand the more they spray the more it costs. Bob __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

02-22-2010, 03:58 PM	#13
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: rumor from phoenix I was at the track at 7am(rain and more rain) and all but a few pro stockers had loaded up and left the track.The pits and track is a **** hole.

02-22-2010, 04:17 PM	#14
mopar jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 219 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: rumor from phoenix I was there for the Summit Finals last year, and couldn't believe how bad that place was. Then I was told they hold National Events there. __________________ Jeff Interlicchia 7077 D/SA 1998 Pontiac Firebird LT1 J707 E/T 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

02-22-2010, 05:41 PM	#15
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: rumor from phoenix The drivers banded no doubt it works when it happens.

02-22-2010, 06:07 PM	#16
larry dowty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chewelah wa Posts: 283 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: rumor from phoenix I spoke with gordie riveras son today at there speed shop in yuma, there car is headed back to haas, they will make a decision on there car when jerry gets a look at it,he told me the only bright spot was when they all packed up after 1st round and told nhra to pound sand herb jr. you are right things get done if we could all stick together. __________________ larry dowty 6388 SS

02-22-2010, 06:14 PM	#17
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: rumor from phoenix I was told who spearheaded the effort and the driver who did told NHRA that noone was going to run the left lane, they were looking at singles the rest of the day with whomever had lane choice would win. Do you really think Larry Morgan was broke....No just smart. He is outspoken and did what he wanted to do.

02-22-2010, 08:15 PM	#19
7820 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 201 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: rumor from phoenix I also raced at the ET finals at Firebird. I'm not that fast..9.0's at 150. 4 link chassis car with large sneakers running on methanol. I can hook up on grass. First round....my 60 was off .005...Roadster next to me was off .002. Steak was good that night.

02-22-2010, 10:05 PM	#20
aspen7709 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sunny,az Posts: 165 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: rumor from phoenix hmmmm lets do the math??? They(pro stock drivers) band together nhra loses part of their TV time and has some explainin to do.We band together and nhra has an excuse to exclude us from competition and have more room for another hospitality trailer for a pro to wipe his *** in! Untill we are on TV and have a large spectator count we have NO voice at NHRA!