2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! ! - Page 2

Lyn Smith · 09-09-2015, 04:33 PM

NHRA gives the 69 Camaros with the wrong hoods months to get them changed ,but cant give a Pontiac guy with the wrong grille insert one race to get his fixed.That is NHRA for you.

4406mopar · 09-09-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

NHRA gives the 69 Camaros with the wrong hoods months to get them changed ,but cant give a Pontiac guy with the wrong grille insert one race to get his fixed.That is NHRA for you.

That would have been mutiny at most races, 25% of the field would have been sent home! They have no trouble strong-arming one driver.

Agreed, many cars with wrong or missing trim, could get slapped any time.

Yes A/SA class round 2 was cool, a .002 initiated 10:06 beats a 9:98.

Mark Yacavone · 09-09-2015, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

How about the 70-73 Pontiac firebird that was DQ ed in pre race tech because the grille / facia wasn't correct . I think tech has opened up a can of worms with this one . If I raced a 68 - 72 nova I would be making sure that my car was correct for the year being claimed, same thing with the 82-92 firebirds and camaros. There are numerous f body's racing with the wrong grill/ spoiler combinations. M.J.

Have to agree with The Mighty Quinn here.
Bad idea to go down this road with one specific customer.

ALMACK · 09-09-2015, 06:27 PM

One other tidbit of info about the 2015 US Nationals...

Stock Eliminator got it's first 11 second qualifying pass with an engine only firing on 4 spark plugs.

Casey Miles · 09-09-2015, 06:41 PM

I personally had no expectations going to Indy. I knew I wasn't going to qualify, nor win class. But I had a great time. Meeting new friends and BSing with total strangers. The Camaro ran the fastest it's ever gone, runner up in class and I wasn't last on the qualifying sheet. As far as I'm concerned, it was worth the 2600 miles round trip!

Casey Miles
248H Stock

HR9121 · 09-09-2015, 08:10 PM

The "Live" from was hands down the best. With so many people pitching in those of us not there got to hear so many different story lines, it was great! Can't thank them enough.
Also to Rob for the videos. Great footage, still trying to find time to finish watching but big thanks for doing these!

HR9121 · 09-09-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

How about the 70-73 Pontiac firebird that was DQ ed in pre race tech because the grille / facia wasn't correct . I think tech has opened up a can of worms with this one . If I raced a 68 - 72 nova I would be making sure that my car was correct for the year being claimed, same thing with the 82-92 firebirds and camaros. There are numerous f body's racing with the wrong grill/ spoiler combinations. M.J.

I know of a few too MJ. I spent a lot of time and money to make mine correct so it wouldn't hurt my feelings any if they start policing this, but a warning to fix it before you come back would be better.

MikeMoller · 09-09-2015, 08:46 PM

In the early 70's saw a 57 chev stocker tossed in initial tech for having a black plastic insert in the grill instead of the red/blue/white? chevy emblem. He was allowed to replace it though and go back thru. Thought those days were over. I did scour junkyards/craigslist for months to find the correct 1975 grill for my nova though.

Rick Leininger Jr. · 09-09-2015, 08:58 PM

Seemed hotter than in previous years? Got to see some familiar faces, and met a few new ones.

Thought I saw Dan Fletcher go 9.93 first round of class? with a glide too.

Super Sport · 09-09-2015, 09:56 PM

While 1970-73 Firebirds may look the same, 1973 is a unique year for the front of a Firebird. Not what shows on the outside but what is considered impact zone behind the front fascia. The rulebook says that energy absorbing apparatus may not be removed. All the energy absorbing stuff on the front of a 1973 Firebird is heavy. If it was missing, that is probably why the car was not allowed to run.

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Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,199 Likes: 282 Liked 966 Times in 194 Posts	Re: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! ! NHRA gives the 69 Camaros with the wrong hoods months to get them changed ,but cant give a Pontiac guy with the wrong grille insert one race to get his fixed.That is NHRA for you.

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ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! ! One other tidbit of info about the 2015 US Nationals... Stock Eliminator got it's first 11 second qualifying pass with an engine only firing on 4 spark plugs. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

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Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 703 Likes: 127 Liked 488 Times in 90 Posts	Re: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! ! I personally had no expectations going to Indy. I knew I wasn't going to qualify, nor win class. But I had a great time. Meeting new friends and BSing with total strangers. The Camaro ran the fastest it's ever gone, runner up in class and I wasn't last on the qualifying sheet. As far as I'm concerned, it was worth the 2600 miles round trip! Casey Miles 248H Stock

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HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! ! The "Live" from was hands down the best. With so many people pitching in those of us not there got to hear so many different story lines, it was great! Can't thank them enough. Also to Rob for the videos. Great footage, still trying to find time to finish watching but big thanks for doing these! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

09-09-2015, 08:46 PM	#18
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! ! In the early 70's saw a 57 chev stocker tossed in initial tech for having a black plastic insert in the grill instead of the red/blue/white? chevy emblem. He was allowed to replace it though and go back thru. Thought those days were over. I did scour junkyards/craigslist for months to find the correct 1975 grill for my nova though. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

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Rick Leininger Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 162 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! ! Seemed hotter than in previous years? Got to see some familiar faces, and met a few new ones. Thought I saw Dan Fletcher go 9.93 first round of class? with a glide too.

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Super Sport Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 2015 - The Indy some of us missed ! ! ! While 1970-73 Firebirds may look the same, 1973 is a unique year for the front of a Firebird. Not what shows on the outside but what is considered impact zone behind the front fascia. The rulebook says that energy absorbing apparatus may not be removed. All the energy absorbing stuff on the front of a 1973 Firebird is heavy. If it was missing, that is probably why the car was not allowed to run.