Following somebody Up - Page 2

SC1317 · 10-09-2007, 06:54 PM

Hey Scott
I don't know if I could give up the luxury of my "vintage" motorhome, but let me know if I can help.
Michele C

langdon7334 · 10-12-2007, 01:21 PM

well i have an interesting story on this matter. Last weekend when i was at fontana for the sportsnationals i followed up anthony castillo for 1st round. Luckily i ended up getting him and our division 7 director found out and apparently since i was playing "games" he didn't like that and so told the head lane guy to change it up because it wasnt fair to anthony. He wanted anthony to have a fair shot at the championship. I felt that was very unfair of the division director to do that and pull rank. I even confronted him about it and was very upset about it and he really had nothing to say just shrugged his shoulders a lot. I even asked him, what you dont want the number 1 and 2 guys racing at your track? He said yes just not each other and not 1st rd. Dont get me wrong i have all the respect in the world for anothony castillo as he is a great guy and a bad ***** racer but im sick and tired of NHRA people pulling rank whenever they want to get whatever outcome they want!!

FOR REAL · 10-12-2007, 01:32 PM

how were you playing games because you followed him up.

asta

CBS · 10-12-2007, 03:26 PM

I'm surprised Mike did something like that....

Its the Highlight of the season when all the following up happens toward the end.....And if you're involved in it its even better because you know you've had a good season....All the Hitters have done it....and I certainly would do it every time.....

Last year @ Reynolds.....My buddy Erks sent Bones to follow me up in super comp because I was close to him in the division....(Bones went like .00 dead on 1) ....It never crossed my mind that it was a bad thing or anything....that's just how its done....boom he wins the division........given the chance, I would have done the same thing.........

I'm sure Anthony did not have a problem with Shawn....(icing the beer was more important)....so why would Mike (division director).....

Jason Kenny · 10-13-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by langdon7334

I even asked him, what you dont want the number 1 and 2 guys racing at your track? He said yes just not each other and not 1st rd.

I wonder what would happen at Las Vegas if Dave Connolly and Greg Anderson got each other first round? If they do, you should go to Mike Rice and tell him it's not fair that they have to race first round ... afterall, they are one and two in the points and that would be "unfair" to Anderson.

badluckcrew1 · 10-13-2007, 07:52 PM

that is racing he should not that call.

10-08-2007, 07:46 PM

I try to follow chebby up but for some stupid reason they won't let dragsters run in Super Gas, what a crock.

Mackie Family Racing · 10-08-2007, 08:03 PM

I can't imagine anyone chasing someone for a far-fetched chance at winning the division title...

srm

P.S. -- Doug Doll and I asked Jack and Katie Sepanek for directions to Reynolds... haven't heard back from them yet...

Katie Sepanek · 10-08-2007, 08:54 PM

Scott,
I had a vision of you and Doug in the final.....at the Dutch Classic!!!!! Come on, picturesque Reading, PA in autumn, you don't want to miss it!!!!

P.S. Safe travels to all in the upcoming weeks.

Jack

Mackie Family Racing · 10-08-2007, 09:21 PM

unfortunately, due to work obligations, unless I can exploit some friendships for a lot of help on transporting trailers and motorhomes, I don't have much chance at being at either race. I would like to get the old Top Dragster out to the Grove and see if I can give Ernie a run for his money...

srm

10-09-2007, 06:54 PM	#1
SC1317 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY Snowbelt Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Following somebody Up Hey Scott I don't know if I could give up the luxury of my "vintage" motorhome, but let me know if I can help. Michele C

10-12-2007, 01:21 PM	#2
langdon7334 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Following somebody Up well i have an interesting story on this matter. Last weekend when i was at fontana for the sportsnationals i followed up anthony castillo for 1st round. Luckily i ended up getting him and our division 7 director found out and apparently since i was playing "games" he didn't like that and so told the head lane guy to change it up because it wasnt fair to anthony. He wanted anthony to have a fair shot at the championship. I felt that was very unfair of the division director to do that and pull rank. I even confronted him about it and was very upset about it and he really had nothing to say just shrugged his shoulders a lot. I even asked him, what you dont want the number 1 and 2 guys racing at your track? He said yes just not each other and not 1st rd. Dont get me wrong i have all the respect in the world for anothony castillo as he is a great guy and a bad ***** racer but im sick and tired of NHRA people pulling rank whenever they want to get whatever outcome they want!!

10-12-2007, 01:32 PM	#3
FOR REAL Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 205 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Following somebody Up how were you playing games because you followed him up. asta

10-12-2007, 03:26 PM	#4
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Following somebody Up I'm surprised Mike did something like that.... Its the Highlight of the season when all the following up happens toward the end.....And if you're involved in it its even better because you know you've had a good season....All the Hitters have done it....and I certainly would do it every time..... Last year @ Reynolds.....My buddy Erks sent Bones to follow me up in super comp because I was close to him in the division....(Bones went like .00 dead on 1) ....It never crossed my mind that it was a bad thing or anything....that's just how its done....boom he wins the division........given the chance, I would have done the same thing......... I'm sure Anthony did not have a problem with Shawn....(icing the beer was more important)....so why would Mike (division director).....

10-13-2007, 07:52 PM	#6
badluckcrew1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maugansville,Md Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Following somebody Up that is racing he should not that call.

10-08-2007, 07:46 PM	#7
crewchiefpro Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Following somebody Up I try to follow chebby up but for some stupid reason they won't let dragsters run in Super Gas, what a crock.

10-08-2007, 08:03 PM	#8
Mackie Family Racing Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 179 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Following somebody Up I can't imagine anyone chasing someone for a far-fetched chance at winning the division title... srm P.S. -- Doug Doll and I asked Jack and Katie Sepanek for directions to Reynolds... haven't heard back from them yet...

10-08-2007, 08:54 PM	#9
Katie Sepanek Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moosic, PA Posts: 126 Likes: 13 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Following somebody Up Scott, I had a vision of you and Doug in the final.....at the Dutch Classic!!!!! Come on, picturesque Reading, PA in autumn, you don't want to miss it!!!! P.S. Safe travels to all in the upcoming weeks. Jack

10-08-2007, 09:21 PM	#10
Mackie Family Racing Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 179 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Following somebody Up unfortunately, due to work obligations, unless I can exploit some friendships for a lot of help on transporting trailers and motorhomes, I don't have much chance at being at either race. I would like to get the old Top Dragster out to the Grove and see if I can give Ernie a run for his money... srm