Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp

bigshow2966 · 11-11-2011, 10:19 PM

I'd be willing to bet Fletch is holding some.

Mihovetz posted on Yellowbullet that he can't cut a light because the windshield shakes too badly and he can't see the tree very well.

CycloneFE · 11-11-2011, 10:22 PM

http://www.insidecompracing.com/showthread.php?t=6860

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Ed Wright · 11-12-2011, 11:49 AM

People like that think they went fast because:

A: They are smarter than everybody else.
Or
B: They work harder at it than anybody else.
Or
C: Both the above.

Same deal in SS

I don't doubt at all that turbo deal is a hard combo to get down the track well, for sure consistently. It would also be a harder combo to win with. For sure if dealing with the possibility of breaking out. They just have the CIC to deal with.

MikeFicacci · 11-12-2011, 11:55 AM

"He said COMP was for puszies, blinders, pushrods and excuses, man can you really give us your opinion on how you feel about COMP ELIMINATOR?"

Awesome rep for Aeromotive, Lucas Oil and Accufab. I know I have Royal Purple's number sitting around here somewhere.

CycloneFE · 11-12-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

People like that think they went fast because:

A: They are smarter than everybody else.
Or
B: They work harder at it than anybody else.
Or
C: Both the above.

Same deal in SS

I don't doubt at all that turbo deal is a hard combo to get down the track well, for sure consistently. It would also be a harder combo to win with. For sure if dealing with the possibility of breaking out. They just have the CIC to deal with.

Very well put Ed. I have friends in Comp and I like it when they run the turbo cars. While they are fast and can take you to the cleaner, most of the time they don't. Consistency, as you mentioned, is by far the best thing to have on your side, and I think Dan can do that very well. My money would be on him no matter what.

Note, that I am not too old fashioned to think that turbos should be outlawed. I do admire the accomplishments that the racers make in that area, and welcome the technology.

aspen7709 · 11-12-2011, 12:33 PM

Well I guess that shows NHRA and us how unimportant their race is to him. NHRA's WORLD FINALS and he is using it as a test for a MORE important race. LOL .He can go out and BOMB the CIC, what does he care... He bacically stated that his priorities are else where. If more of us treated NHRA with open contempt and disrespect (like they treat us) maybe someone would get a hint???? we could only hope. Good Luck DAN!!!!

442OLDS · 11-12-2011, 01:18 PM

With the rain,it will probably be getting dark for first round if they get it in today.This is a quote from the number 1 qualifier:

I just came out to have fun and test for next weekend. I can guarantee you that we will not run Saturday if it is after dark. Too many cars crash and I don't plan to be one of them.

James Perrone · 11-12-2011, 01:32 PM

I t seems like John is just bustin balls cause of all the crying.
I dont like Ford or Turbos ..BUT thats one bad Hotrod!
Also i think hes the kind of racer who will run it out. I mean he wil DING IT.
Good luck Dan..

Charlie Yannetti · 11-12-2011, 02:41 PM

Looking at Dan's ET compared to his MPH in B/EA, I would say that he is not holding anything.. BUT, knowing the boys from R&B and Panella Racing, there could be more in it..

I believe that Dan has the driving advantage, but if John is green, and being more than a second under, he will not be afraid to go for the win and take a hit.. he has to knock off almost 6tenths to be a 60 under player.. gives him a lot of room..

Dan, only at 60 under, can't afford much CIC if he wants to go rounds..

Just my opinion though..

G Schenck · 11-11-2011, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigshow2966

I'd be willing to bet Fletch is holding some.

Mihovetz posted on Yellowbullet that he can't cut a light because the windshield shakes too badly and he can't see the tree very well.

Nobody in the 17th position should be holding any. And if he is holding , some is not going to get it. If they go green, Dan will go around 57 under.

Greg

11-11-2011, 10:22 PM	#2
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp http://www.insidecompracing.com/showthread.php?t=6860 Post #12 __________________ Steve Jackson

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Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp People like that think they went fast because: A: They are smarter than everybody else. Or B: They work harder at it than anybody else. Or C: Both the above. Same deal in SS I don't doubt at all that turbo deal is a hard combo to get down the track well, for sure consistently. It would also be a harder combo to win with. For sure if dealing with the possibility of breaking out. They just have the CIC to deal with. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-12-2011, 11:55 AM	#4
MikeFicacci Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 242 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp "He said COMP was for puszies, blinders, pushrods and excuses, man can you really give us your opinion on how you feel about COMP ELIMINATOR?" Awesome rep for Aeromotive, Lucas Oil and Accufab. I know I have Royal Purple's number sitting around here somewhere. __________________ Mike Ficacci Stk 1010

11-12-2011, 12:33 PM	#6
aspen7709 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sunny,az Posts: 165 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp Well I guess that shows NHRA and us how unimportant their race is to him. NHRA's WORLD FINALS and he is using it as a test for a MORE important race. LOL .He can go out and BOMB the CIC, what does he care... He bacically stated that his priorities are else where. If more of us treated NHRA with open contempt and disrespect (like they treat us) maybe someone would get a hint???? we could only hope. Good Luck DAN!!!!

11-12-2011, 01:18 PM	#7
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp With the rain,it will probably be getting dark for first round if they get it in today.This is a quote from the number 1 qualifier: I just came out to have fun and test for next weekend. I can guarantee you that we will not run Saturday if it is after dark. Too many cars crash and I don't plan to be one of them.

11-11-2011, 10:19 PM	#1
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 654 Likes: 675 Liked 180 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp I'd be willing to bet Fletch is holding some. Mihovetz posted on Yellowbullet that he can't cut a light because the windshield shakes too badly and he can't see the tree very well.

11-12-2011, 01:32 PM	#8
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,677 Likes: 3,381 Liked 1,823 Times in 426 Posts	Re: Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp I t seems like John is just bustin balls cause of all the crying. I dont like Ford or Turbos ..BUT thats one bad Hotrod! Also i think hes the kind of racer who will run it out. I mean he wil DING IT. Good luck Dan.. __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

11-12-2011, 02:41 PM	#9
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Dan Fletcher in First Round of Comp Looking at Dan's ET compared to his MPH in B/EA, I would say that he is not holding anything.. BUT, knowing the boys from R&B and Panella Racing, there could be more in it.. I believe that Dan has the driving advantage, but if John is green, and being more than a second under, he will not be afraid to go for the win and take a hit.. he has to knock off almost 6tenths to be a 60 under player.. gives him a lot of room.. Dan, only at 60 under, can't afford much CIC if he wants to go rounds.. Just my opinion though..