"Live" from Indy! 2010 - Page 19

Mike Keener · 09-02-2010, 01:54 PM

Sounds like one hell of a final with two great ol' hot rods! Hey Terry do you have John's address? Hey, maybe I should just wait for him to get back home and deliver it to him personally!

MK

Greg Hill · 09-02-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Ryan McClanahan's engine let go about the 1200 foot mark.

I always like to stay positive and I will be back here next year, but the new cars are so far ahead. It is hard to stay up beat when you see the numbers these cars can run

I feel for everyone that has worked so hard on their combo's. Maybe just maybe NHRA will see what happen this week and fix the disparity between the new and old cars.

On some lighter notes, A Stick has been a blast to watch. John Calvert just beat Ralph Porpora in the semi's, and will run Jason McCormack for the class final.

B/SA will also be fun to watch, it does not have any new cars to deal with. Hawk, DeFrank and Wilkes are the cars to beat. Who's knows what these guys are holding. Kreeber was my pick to surprise everyone, but he lost on a hole shot is round 2.

I know things are looking bad with these new cars, but in the grand scheme of things life is pretty good. Hey, I'm not in the show, but I still happy to be here and still having fun.

They just called stock back to the lanes for 3rd round of class.

Kenny, our old buddy Bruce was right a year and a half ago when he called for these cars to be in FX classes. You could still run them in stock eliminator just not in the same classes with cars that were actually made and available to the public. This would have been a win win scenario , but Ford, Chrysler,and NHRA wanted these cars to dominate the older cars. It's a slap in the face to anyone who has put time effort and money for 20 plus years into running a stock eliminator car. This ***** needs to change.

Ken Miele · 09-02-2010, 02:13 PM

Greg, yes he was right and its hard to argue with your logic. Even my paper car can't come close to the new stuff.

I'm just an optimist, hoping things will change. I know it sounds naive, but that's the way I am. I will make the best of a bad situation and find a little enjoyment. I have no chance of getting in the show, but being here is still cool.

Terry, I though about putting in a hand shaker, who knows.

Greg Hill · 09-02-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Greg, yes he was right and its hard to argue with your logic. Even my paper car can't come close to the new stuff.

I'm just an optimist, hoping things will change. I know it sounds naive, but that's the way I am. I will make the best of a bad situation and find a little enjoyment. I have no chance of getting in the show, but being here is still cool.

Terry, I though about putting in a hand shaker, who knows.

Kenny, glad you have seen the light.

X-TECH MAN · 09-02-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Keener

Sounds like one hell of a final with two great ol' hot rods! Hey Terry do you have John's address? Hey, maybe I should just wait for him to get back home and deliver it to him personally!

MK

No....I posted on the A/S challenge site for James to email (PM) me both addresses so I can get it out to them both.

junior barns · 09-02-2010, 02:22 PM

After further thought on this matter I think the participants that are running these cars need to be commended for what they have done!!! Showing the NHRA for the OUTRAGES thing that they have done to their long time members!!!

So' THANK YOU to all who decided to LET IT HANG OUT FOR ALL TO SEE!!!!!

X-TECH MAN · 09-02-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by junior barns

After further thought on this matter I think the participants that are running these cars need to be commended for what they have done!!! Showing the NHRA for the OUTRAGES thing that they have done to their long time members!!!

So' THANK YOU to all who decided to LET IT HANG OUT FOR ALL TO SEE!!!!!

I agree....Its not the raers fault. Its not a shame to take advantage of what is given to you. The real SHAME is NHRA and the way they treat the loyalty of the long time racers.

Chuck Beach · 09-02-2010, 02:29 PM

This started out as a great post from Larry & Patsy. The updates and photos are great for people like me that could not attend Indy this year. But once again a post gets hijacked by people who are not at the race complaining instead of enjoying the 'live' up to date reports ... Thanks Larry and Patsy, sorry to hear about your car being broke. Take care and have a safe trip home ...

junior barns · 09-02-2010, 02:33 PM

I too enjoy all the photos so Larry if this is why you and Tom have stopped posting please disregard all my posts and bring on more photos!!!

junior barns · 09-02-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

This started out as a great post from Larry & Patsy. The updates and photos are great for people like me that could not attend Indy this year. But once again a post gets hijacked by people who are not at the race complaining instead of enjoying the 'live' up to date reports ... Thanks Larry and Patsy, sorry to hear about your car being broke. Take care and have a safe trip home ...

And how do you know who is or is not at the race!!! LOL

09-02-2010, 01:54 PM	#181
Mike Keener Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 294 Likes: 102 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy! 2010 Sounds like one hell of a final with two great ol' hot rods! Hey Terry do you have John's address? Hey, maybe I should just wait for him to get back home and deliver it to him personally! MK __________________ Mike Keener A/S B/S C/SM

09-02-2010, 02:13 PM	#183
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,862 Likes: 461 Liked 16,563 Times in 1,523 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy! 2010 Greg, yes he was right and its hard to argue with your logic. Even my paper car can't come close to the new stuff. I'm just an optimist, hoping things will change. I know it sounds naive, but that's the way I am. I will make the best of a bad situation and find a little enjoyment. I have no chance of getting in the show, but being here is still cool. Terry, I though about putting in a hand shaker, who knows.

09-02-2010, 02:22 PM	#186
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy! 2010 After further thought on this matter I think the participants that are running these cars need to be commended for what they have done!!! Showing the NHRA for the OUTRAGES thing that they have done to their long time members!!! So' THANK YOU to all who decided to LET IT HANG OUT FOR ALL TO SEE!!!!!

09-02-2010, 02:29 PM	#188
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 58 Times in 13 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy! 2010 This started out as a great post from Larry & Patsy. The updates and photos are great for people like me that could not attend Indy this year. But once again a post gets hijacked by people who are not at the race complaining instead of enjoying the 'live' up to date reports ... Thanks Larry and Patsy, sorry to hear about your car being broke. Take care and have a safe trip home ... __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK

09-02-2010, 02:33 PM	#189
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: "Live" from Indy! 2010 I too enjoy all the photos so Larry if this is why you and Tom have stopped posting please disregard all my posts and bring on more photos!!!