Consensus By Professional Engine Builders

Andys dad · 10-04-2010, 10:03 PM

I figured out the best solution at least for me.

Sell my car cheap

Get a loan

Buy a Drag Pak V10

Its time to upgrade to the 21st century

I am going to submit my application tomorrow

johnny shot · 10-04-2010, 10:26 PM

Sucks to be you Larry! In the past you could not win because the fast guys were bending the rules, or outright cheating. Now you can't win because of the new cars. If you think you can't win, YOU CAN'T WIN. New cars break, drivers snooze, go red, fail fuel check, don't make weight or maybe even get bounced in tech, the list is endless. They can, have been and will be beaten by guys who have not interviewed your 3 top engine builders. But, you say it's a no win situation for you. So, NHRA creates an F/X class, and you are still stuck with those pesky scofflaws in the upper classes. I'm not saying the new cars are right, but I certainly don't think this would be the end of your fault finding missions.

Jeff Lee · 10-05-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny shot

Sucks to be you Larry! In the past you could not win because the fast guys were bending the rules, or outright cheating. Now you can't win because of the new cars. If you think you can't win, YOU CAN'T WIN. New cars break, drivers snooze, go red, fail fuel check, don't make weight or maybe even get bounced in tech, the list is endless. They can, have been and will be beaten by guys who have not interviewed your 3 top engine builders. But, you say it's a no win situation for you. So, NHRA creates an F/X class, and you are still stuck with those pesky scofflaws in the upper classes. I'm not saying the new cars are right, but I certainly don't think this would be the end of your fault finding missions.

Excellent analysis! And while Larry should not take it personal, I think this summarizes the attitude of a LOT of racers, or at least the racers who post online.
And Andy's Dad has it right also. If you think it's the way to go, go that direction with a positive attitude!

Michael Beard · 10-05-2010, 10:19 AM

If you believe in that much luck, may as well play the lottery.

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We have to, however, believe that NHRA is not only aware of this dilemma, but also actively working on changes for the 2011 season. Comments on this site have helped to raise awareness and facilitate the upcoming changes.

I don't believe that NHRA is that blind.

Dion Hildebrandt · 10-05-2010, 11:26 AM

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...ocksuper-stock

This was posted earlier on another thread, in alot of ways sounds like a garbage truck beeping as it backs up. I think its great to see factory involvement BUT the playing fields should be level or at least a lot more reasonable. This topic has been beaten to death but it affects everyone regardless if we all want to admit that point or not.

Tommy Gaynor · 10-05-2010, 11:49 AM

I don't get it, 99% of you guys that are crying over this can't out run the top 5 guys with "traditional" cars anyway. You don't see Bobby D, Jimmy D or Joe Sorensen crying and fire selling all there stuff. I guess I might listen a little more if you were the fastest guy in the class but I don't think you are in the top 10!

Larry Hill · 10-05-2010, 02:03 PM

Tommy, a friend of mine, Stewart Beckham, said hello.

You are correct my old Cuda never was fast, all of the class trophies must have come from yard sales.

10-04-2010, 10:03 PM	#1
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Consensus By Professional Engine Builders I figured out the best solution at least for me. Sell my car cheap Get a loan Buy a Drag Pak V10 Its time to upgrade to the 21st century I am going to submit my application tomorrow __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

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johnny shot Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Consensus By Professional Engine Builders Sucks to be you Larry! In the past you could not win because the fast guys were bending the rules, or outright cheating. Now you can't win because of the new cars. If you think you can't win, YOU CAN'T WIN. New cars break, drivers snooze, go red, fail fuel check, don't make weight or maybe even get bounced in tech, the list is endless. They can, have been and will be beaten by guys who have not interviewed your 3 top engine builders. But, you say it's a no win situation for you. So, NHRA creates an F/X class, and you are still stuck with those pesky scofflaws in the upper classes. I'm not saying the new cars are right, but I certainly don't think this would be the end of your fault finding missions.

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Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Consensus By Professional Engine Builders http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...ocksuper-stock This was posted earlier on another thread, in alot of ways sounds like a garbage truck beeping as it backs up. I think its great to see factory involvement BUT the playing fields should be level or at least a lot more reasonable. This topic has been beaten to death but it affects everyone regardless if we all want to admit that point or not. __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

10-05-2010, 11:49 AM	#6
Tommy Gaynor Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 253 Likes: 2 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Consensus By Professional Engine Builders I don't get it, 99% of you guys that are crying over this can't out run the top 5 guys with "traditional" cars anyway. You don't see Bobby D, Jimmy D or Joe Sorensen crying and fire selling all there stuff. I guess I might listen a little more if you were the fastest guy in the class but I don't think you are in the top 10! __________________ "Go With Confidence"

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,738 Times in 2,234 Posts	Re: Consensus By Professional Engine Builders Tommy, a friend of mine, Stewart Beckham, said hello. You are correct my old Cuda never was fast, all of the class trophies must have come from yard sales. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 10-05-2010 at 03:14 PM.