A/SA First in the 9.80's - Page 6

Dinsdale · 03-27-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by davidhuff

A driver like John Calvert in a new cobra jet will work!LOL

How so?? Please elaborate...

John Kelley · 03-27-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinsdale

How so?? Please elaborate...

Didn't he WIN the Winternationals in a NEW CobraJet last year ???

Dinsdale · 03-27-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by John Kelley

Didn't he WIN the Winternationals in a NEW CobraJet last year ???

In a manner of speaking.. No disrespect to John who's cars I love and he certainly can drive but as I recall he was driving one of Brett Hyjack's CJ's. John had the faster car every round and 4 or 5 opponents went red. One broke on the start line, he had one bye and only one round required him to run someone down and get on the brakes for the win. Some days it's just your turn and this was obviously Johns. A win is a win but he got a lot of help on the way.

Jack Matyas · 03-27-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinsdale

In a manner of speaking.. No disrespect to John who's cars I love and he certainly can drive but as I recall he was driving one of Brett Hyjack's CJ's. John had the faster car every round and 4 or 5 opponents went red. One broke on the start line, he had one bye and only one round required him to run someone down and get on the brakes for the win. Some days it's just your turn and this was obviously Johns. A win is a win but he got a lot of help on the way.

Manner of speaking ?? I don't think so ... he won the Winternationals fair and square --- not by hook or crook or being lucky . Drivers like Mr.Calvert earn respect and he certainly has mine ...........And you should know that putting yourself into a position to win is key -- and he did that as always ! !

Alan Roehrich · 03-27-2010, 12:06 PM

When several people go red against you, there's usually a reason.................

Todd · 03-28-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

When several people go red against you, there's usually a reason.................

That is because Calvert is a well known racer who tends to go rounds no matter what he is driving. I think lining up beside him or any other of the more sucessfull racers would be cause for cutting the light a little more tight than usual.................

Alan Roehrich · 03-28-2010, 09:42 AM

That was my point. It was pretty obvious, I really didn't see a need to spell it out.

Todd · 03-28-2010, 09:48 AM

Yep, I see that now, I think I need more coffee, these late nights are not good to meLOL!

Pvt Parts · 03-28-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

That was my point. It was pretty obvious, I really didn't see a need to spell it out.

Alan, I know you are aware of this and I've said it on this forum before...
fact: the faster car has the advantage.... period. Having one of the fastest cars in the eliminator is a perfect example of what Jack said in one of the previous posts..... "And you should know that putting yourself into a position to win is key -- ".

Mark Yacavone · 03-28-2010, 12:31 PM

" fact: the faster car has the advantage.... period. "

At least someone here finally admits it.

Enter... Bill Dedman

03-27-2010, 12:06 PM	#55
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,116 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,830 Times in 415 Posts	Re: A/SA First in the 9.80's When several people go red against you, there's usually a reason................. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

03-28-2010, 09:42 AM	#57
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,116 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,830 Times in 415 Posts	Re: A/SA First in the 9.80's That was my point. It was pretty obvious, I really didn't see a need to spell it out. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

03-28-2010, 09:48 AM	#58
Todd Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A/SA First in the 9.80's Yep, I see that now, I think I need more coffee, these late nights are not good to meLOL! __________________ Todd Melville Melville Racing 1577 T/STK

03-28-2010, 12:31 PM	#60
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,817 Likes: 2,907 Liked 5,124 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: A/SA First in the 9.80's " fact: the faster car has the advantage.... period. " At least someone here finally admits it. Enter... Bill Dedman __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers