Big Chief DQ

[Rich Biebel]

Selling anything is prohibited I believe without a contractual agreement with NHRA during their events. Selling Tee shirts is probably a no-no...

[Warren Evans]

So on that first run I understand he just bypassed the scales and fuel check, since he knew the run wouldn't make the show. He certainly did not embarrass himself so far this weekend, has handled himself professionally and from all accounts, understands exactly where his program is compared to the rest of the field. He's not last on the qualifying sheet and making gains every pass. And... the crowd around his pit area is probably bigger that any other racer on the property. I heard that traffic control had to assist him just to get to the lanes for Q2.

[Super Sport]

Originally Posted by Warren Evans

So on that first run I understand he just bypassed the scales and fuel check, since he knew the run wouldn't make the show. He certainly did not embarrass himself so far this weekend, has handled himself professionally and from all accounts, understands exactly where his program is compared to the rest of the field. He's not last on the qualifying sheet and making gains every pass. And... the crowd around his pit area is probably bigger that any other racer on the property. I heard that traffic control had to assist him just to get to the lanes for Q2.

He DID stop at scales and fuel check on his first run. I was told his fuel did not pass because the alcohol he brought from home had water in it. He bought new alcohol and passed fuel check on the second run.

[JHeath]

Does Big Chief have a stock, or super stock car ?, last I checked this forum is titled Stock and Super Stock.

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by JHeath

Does Big Chief have a stock, or super stock car ?, last I checked this forum is titled Stock and Super Stock.

You are right, Jerry, we got carried away with the hype.
Love him or hate him, he brings interest to our sport.
His NHRA message to race the track, not the street, is positive.
I think most S/SS people can appreciate his race effort.
While he missed the cut this week (#31 469 Justin Shearer, Mustang OK, n'68 Firebird 6.361 226.47), most would be happy with his "A to B" consistency, in his last three Q shots.
Its also shows just how tough the competition is in an NHRA Eliminator.
Hope he comes back with more steam.
Mike A114
P/SA

[BKSG1198]

Mike & Jerry are 100% correct and that's whats wrong with the future of the sport. We're so quick at jumping on the quickest chat board or FB site to beat up someone else for attempting to try something that has never been attempted before or bring up stuff they did 20 years ago and it has no meaning to the point at hand. Then we sit here and go "Boy the future of the sport is in trouble"....well, yeah cause everybody who wanted to come into the sport and race has been alienated by someone on a chatboard that they will probably never meet. I mean you go on other chat boards and because someone doesn't want to run them on a Friday night at the local track they want to do sickening stuff to their family....come on guys!!! It's ashame that the world has become the way it has with so much negativity and not enough positive points and we want to trash someone for trying something that might not qualify but, heck he gave it the good old "college try". Yes, we live in a different time now where racing events have kinda turned into a "Party scene" and nobody really works on their cars anymore but, for me the three or four days away from reality of the real world & a stressful job with no TV or news is a blessing and it's like turning off a switch and enjoying friends company.

Now back to your regularly scheduled program
Rob K.

[Rich Biebel]

Good post Rob and I agree. I am no big fan of Street Outlaws or Big Chief but lots of people are and it does add interest. If it helps our sport it's good....

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by Mike Jones

Love him or hate him, he brings interest to our sport.

he's known for one thing and one thing only...promoting and participating in ILLEGAL street racing and criminal activity! THAT is the interest he brings! Further, the only ones hoovering around his trailer are the wannabes that never will and those that what to be part of the circus and near a "celebrity"

If you' think he can save drag racing, you don't have a clue and are part of the problem!!

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

he's known for one thing and one thing only...promoting and participating in ILLEGAL street racing and criminal activity! THAT is the interest he brings! Further, the only ones hoovering around his trailer are the wannabes that never will and those that what to be part of the circus and near a "celebrity"

If you' think he can save drag racing, you don't have a clue and are part of the problem!!

He was legal this weekend.
I don't think he can save the sport.
Thanks, Mike
A114 P/SA

[davidhuff]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

he's known for one thing and one thing only...promoting and participating in ILLEGAL street racing and criminal activity! THAT is the interest he brings! Further, the only ones hoovering around his trailer are the wannabes that never will and those that what to be part of the circus and near a "celebrity"

If you' think he can save drag racing, you don't have a clue and are part of the problem!!

No one can save this sport the way it is run at this point and I love this sport just like you do!