Misconception on a slow stocker winning

4284spd · 10-13-2022, 01:01 AM

Just a honest opinion from a fan that travels all around taking pictures but races in other sanctions, the normal spectators always root for the slow cars to lose early so they don't have to watch them! Just a honest opinion! I have had several FWD guy's ask me why I don't take any pictures of their cars and honestly, it's because I have zero interest. I want stick cars and ones that make a great picture.

Billy Nees · 10-13-2022, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 4284spd

Just a honest opinion from a fan that travels all around taking pictures but races in other sanctions, the normal spectators always root for the slow cars to lose early so they don't have to watch them! I want stick cars and ones that make a great picture.

Gee, lucky for me I'm not a picture guy!

jmcarter · 10-13-2022, 09:37 AM

Bob, my experience is opposite of yours. Maybe not the great photo opportunity but I always root for slow stockers, my favorite being Darrick Ellam’s dragon slaying pinto wagon “woody”. Have heard the roar of approval many times when the slow cars take out the big dogs, who roots against the underdog?

Carguy49 · 10-13-2022, 11:29 AM

Being from out on the west coast Darrick's wagon is one of my favorites. Jim Mantle's Pacer Wagon is another and , YES, I root for the slow cars to win. They don't always accomplish the goal, but is really fun when they do. I know there are many more SLOW stockers out there, these are just 2 of my favorite cars to watch.

Really fun when they are being chased by a new Copo, Drag Pack or Cobra Jet.

dfsa · 10-13-2022, 02:13 PM

Hope you will be cheering for me. Just bought Michael Beard's 1987 Tursimo DF/SA. Will have it ready for the 2023 LODRS. It should be fun!

Mark Yacavone · 10-13-2022, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dfsa

Hope you will be cheering for me. Just bought Michael Beard's 1987 Tursimo DF/SA. Will have it ready for the 2023 LODRS. It should be fun!

Great..We'll watch for your name..

Curt Rees · 10-13-2022, 07:56 PM

I wasn't able to race as much as I wanted to this year, grandkids in sports kept me busy. But, I don't think I had anybody say they didn't like my car. I had plenty say they did, especially if "The Buzzin' Half Dozen Too" went a few rounds.

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10-13-2022, 01:01 AM	#1
4284spd VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 1,709 Likes: 848 Liked 4,139 Times in 950 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning Just a honest opinion from a fan that travels all around taking pictures but races in other sanctions, the normal spectators always root for the slow cars to lose early so they don't have to watch them! Just a honest opinion! I have had several FWD guy's ask me why I don't take any pictures of their cars and honestly, it's because I have zero interest. I want stick cars and ones that make a great picture. __________________ Bob Smith

10-13-2022, 09:37 AM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,297 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,184 Times in 973 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning Bob, my experience is opposite of yours. Maybe not the great photo opportunity but I always root for slow stockers, my favorite being Darrick Ellam’s dragon slaying pinto wagon “woody”. Have heard the roar of approval many times when the slow cars take out the big dogs, who roots against the underdog? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-13-2022, 11:29 AM	#4
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,951 Times in 709 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning Being from out on the west coast Darrick's wagon is one of my favorites. Jim Mantle's Pacer Wagon is another and , YES, I root for the slow cars to win. They don't always accomplish the goal, but is really fun when they do. I know there are many more SLOW stockers out there, these are just 2 of my favorite cars to watch. Really fun when they are being chased by a new Copo, Drag Pack or Cobra Jet. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

10-13-2022, 07:56 PM	#7
Curt Rees Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ft. Pierre, SD Posts: 357 Likes: 420 Liked 251 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning I wasn't able to race as much as I wanted to this year, grandkids in sports kept me busy. But, I don't think I had anybody say they didn't like my car. I had plenty say they did, especially if "The Buzzin' Half Dozen Too" went a few rounds. #5458 Curt Rees __________________ Curt Rees 5457 SS

10-13-2022, 02:13 PM	#5
dfsa Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 15 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Misconception on a slow stocker winning Hope you will be cheering for me. Just bought Michael Beard's 1987 Tursimo DF/SA. Will have it ready for the 2023 LODRS. It should be fun!