Just a jealous "cheap shot"

Ron Ortiz · 08-31-2017, 10:07 PM

Drake, if you read the previous post I stated."This is not to take away from BJ, Gary or Brian". They all worked hard to get them FFFords to run fast, no doubt about it. But, when you handed a killer combo with the stoke of a pen, it sure makes it easier. Three of the top five were given favorable factors. And you saw how far they can go under.

As you said this has been happening for years, but some of this stuff is just blatantly obvious. Gary & BJ have already been hit more than once with HP since last year, and they still qualify in the top five. BJ has brutalized the HP ratings and still flies. They work hard on their stuff and reaped the benefits. They got a good hand and played it well.

Just seems that U/SA is just a happy pen place, ie. The Banana Olds, McKays Regal, Shaw's Caddy & Capri, C-6 truck, Senia's Cimmaron, and the FFFord/Comet. They all were #1 qualifiers everywhere. Tell me another class where this has happened so frequently. But, hey, that is why I don't go to Indy, I cannot run 1.40 under.

Still, congratulations to BJ and Mike on your class win. Nice try Jack.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA think I'll try something easy like Comp.

The Hawk · 08-31-2017, 10:16 PM

Not so amazing or impressive when a combo gets 21 hp taken away in one big chunk a few years ago. Could be 30 or more. May have it mixed up with another combo that received a big gift from NHRA.

BBF67 · 08-31-2017, 11:00 PM

I believe those 302 2-barrel Fords were rated at 170 just before the NHRA pen struck. Can anyone remember if that's what they were?

rawhide · 08-31-2017, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BBF67

I believe those 302 2-barrel Fords were rated at 170 just before the NHRA pen struck. Can anyone remember if that's what they were?

I was thinking it was 164.

RB

The Hawk · 08-31-2017, 11:38 PM

I found an online story from the past the new NHRA factor went to 129 hp in 2013.

BBF67 · 09-01-2017, 07:18 AM

Found a retired tech guy who has a original class guide. In 1976 they were at 200.

Jason · 09-01-2017, 07:49 AM

Move almost any '70s car back to the factory horsepower rating and you have a number one qualifier.

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The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Just a jealous "cheap shot" Not so amazing or impressive when a combo gets 21 hp taken away in one big chunk a few years ago. Could be 30 or more. May have it mixed up with another combo that received a big gift from NHRA. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It Last edited by The Hawk; 08-31-2017 at 11:52 PM.

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BBF67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 89 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Just a jealous "cheap shot" I believe those 302 2-barrel Fords were rated at 170 just before the NHRA pen struck. Can anyone remember if that's what they were?

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The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Just a jealous "cheap shot" I found an online story from the past the new NHRA factor went to 129 hp in 2013. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

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BBF67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 89 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Just a jealous "cheap shot" Found a retired tech guy who has a original class guide. In 1976 they were at 200. Last edited by BBF67; 09-01-2017 at 07:20 AM.

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Jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 235 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Just a jealous "cheap shot" Move almost any '70s car back to the factory horsepower rating and you have a number one qualifier.

08-31-2017, 10:07 PM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Just a jealous "cheap shot" Drake, if you read the previous post I stated."This is not to take away from BJ, Gary or Brian". They all worked hard to get them FFFords to run fast, no doubt about it. But, when you handed a killer combo with the stoke of a pen, it sure makes it easier. Three of the top five were given favorable factors. And you saw how far they can go under. As you said this has been happening for years, but some of this stuff is just blatantly obvious. Gary & BJ have already been hit more than once with HP since last year, and they still qualify in the top five. BJ has brutalized the HP ratings and still flies. They work hard on their stuff and reaped the benefits. They got a good hand and played it well. Just seems that U/SA is just a happy pen place, ie. The Banana Olds, McKays Regal, Shaw's Caddy & Capri, C-6 truck, Senia's Cimmaron, and the FFFord/Comet. They all were #1 qualifiers everywhere. Tell me another class where this has happened so frequently. But, hey, that is why I don't go to Indy, I cannot run 1.40 under. Still, congratulations to BJ and Mike on your class win. Nice try Jack. Ron Ortiz U/SA think I'll try something easy like Comp. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK