Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals - Page 7

Mark Yacavone · 05-31-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

I hope Joe didn't get ugly with them because it will probably cost him more than his entry fee. If he did I'll donate.

No, Joe Sr and Jr wouldn't do that ..They are a class act..
Now on the other hand ..if is was me....

HR9121 · 05-31-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

No, Joe Sr and Jr wouldn't do that ..They are a class act..
Now on the other hand ..if is was me....

Pretty sure you would be reading about my fine this coming week.....

Rich67stang · 05-31-2014, 08:13 PM

8pm and Supergas has never been down the track...what a Sh!t show. I particularly like what they did to Mr Santangelo, nice guy and good racer gets screwed. everyday people ask me why I do not race NHRA events, prestige my *****, it is only as important as an individual makes it. MIR in two weeks, Thank you.

Rich Biebel · 05-31-2014, 08:32 PM

It's ridiculous and to think I was actually trying to get in for this torture....

Now I am very happy I was not able to get in....and this is the exact reason why I have not run an NHRA national event for many years....

C and W Racing · 05-31-2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Stock is done with their second round and Super Stock just finished up with their first. There was a unfortunate incident were Joe Santangalo missed his run by a few minutes. Everyone knows how much of a supporter I am of NHRA, probably to much so, but they really screwed up this time.

Joe just finished running a heads up in stock, and as most know heads up races are usually last. Super Comp finished up quick with only 15 pair to run between stk and ss. Joe's opponent, Robert Panza was told to go to the burnout box and then told to do his burnout and stage. Joe was being escorted through the pits by NHRA officials to get there as fast as he can, he was parked way past the finish line. Joe got up and needed no more than 30 seconds to get ready, NHRA told Robert stage and the rest is history.

What a terrible call by the NHRA officials, there were many cars all ready paired up and ready to go. Its amazing that the pit officials were escorting Joe and the track officials were telling Robert to race, do they use the same radios or what.

Just a little common sense would have made this a none issue. Now NHRA has two race teams upset with each other for a bad call.

I have lots of photos of stk/ss, as soon as I finish editing, I will post them.

I think Nhra should have waited. We all know that if it was Fletcher or Biondo, they would have waited. It should be fair for all of us that participate in this sport
Chuck

Casey Miles · 05-31-2014, 10:41 PM

Does anyone know if NHRA did their jobs and have cars go to the barn? If not, why not, what are we paying for with our membership and ridiculous entry fees to NHRA? NHRA is supposed to do their "do diligence" and make sure that all the cars in the field are within spec. When I went to Englishtown back in the 70's and 80's, I was one of the cars always picked for tear down. Didn't matter where you qualified, you could be the one of many to be taken apart. (usually 10 to 15 stockers alone) I personally don't care, I would take my car apart anywhere no matter if I'm last on the Q sheet where I usually hang out.
I want to see cars come apart, not to make money for NHRA, but to see if all the players are fair and square.

Casey Miles
248H "F" NHRA Stock!

RJDUDEK · 05-31-2014, 11:06 PM

GREAT pics.

Walking thru the pits..Fri.>

Just my 2c...Is this stunningly clean monster..(engine bay in a SS/CA) ..just off the charts?

Greg Barsamian · 06-01-2014, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RJDUDEK

GREAT pics.

Walking thru the pits..Fri.>

Just my 2c...Is this stunningly clean monster..(engine bay in a SS/CA) ..just off the charts?

John Kakalecik's, "Drop Dead Georgous" SS/CA Cuda,
One of THE BEST APPEARING AND BEST ENGINEERED Race cars on the planet!

Frank Castros · 06-01-2014, 07:08 AM

The Santangelo's obviously got screwed, because of a failure to communicate.

I have said this to my friends for years, if I still raced, you wouldn't see me at a NHRA national event.

What a joke, they should admit their mistake, and refund his entry fee.

Larry Hill · 06-01-2014, 07:14 AM

It looks like Joe was in the first three pairs in superstock.

05-31-2014, 08:13 PM	#63
Rich67stang Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 313 Likes: 3 Liked 116 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals 8pm and Supergas has never been down the track...what a Sh!t show. I particularly like what they did to Mr Santangelo, nice guy and good racer gets screwed. everyday people ask me why I do not race NHRA events, prestige my *****, it is only as important as an individual makes it. MIR in two weeks, Thank you. __________________ Richard Preiser 1613 FGT/I 1510 C/SA 161 F/DA

05-31-2014, 08:32 PM	#64
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals It's ridiculous and to think I was actually trying to get in for this torture.... Now I am very happy I was not able to get in....and this is the exact reason why I have not run an NHRA national event for many years.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R Last edited by Rich Biebel; 05-31-2014 at 08:51 PM.

05-31-2014, 10:41 PM	#66
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 706 Likes: 128 Liked 507 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals Does anyone know if NHRA did their jobs and have cars go to the barn? If not, why not, what are we paying for with our membership and ridiculous entry fees to NHRA? NHRA is supposed to do their "do diligence" and make sure that all the cars in the field are within spec. When I went to Englishtown back in the 70's and 80's, I was one of the cars always picked for tear down. Didn't matter where you qualified, you could be the one of many to be taken apart. (usually 10 to 15 stockers alone) I personally don't care, I would take my car apart anywhere no matter if I'm last on the Q sheet where I usually hang out. I want to see cars come apart, not to make money for NHRA, but to see if all the players are fair and square. Casey Miles 248H "F" NHRA Stock!

05-31-2014, 11:06 PM	#67
RJDUDEK Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 07058 Posts: 89 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals GREAT pics. Walking thru the pits..Fri.> Just my 2c...Is this stunningly clean monster..(engine bay in a SS/CA) ..just off the charts? Attached Thumbnails

06-01-2014, 07:08 AM	#69
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,975 Likes: 2,599 Liked 2,727 Times in 961 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals The Santangelo's obviously got screwed, because of a failure to communicate. I have said this to my friends for years, if I still raced, you wouldn't see me at a NHRA national event. What a joke, they should admit their mistake, and refund his entry fee.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,642 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,721 Times in 2,232 Posts	Re: Live from Englishtown,NJ - NHRA Summernationals It looks like Joe was in the first three pairs in superstock. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817