B/SA Supremacy

Ron Ortiz · 09-03-2008, 04:23 PM

I noticed that the class run offs in the B/SA was quite entertaining. Throughout the last couple of years I have seen the posts about the "Blue Oval" car. You know, that car that people say is a "letter from the builder" car, and how it is not supposed to be legal, but NHRA says it is. Then there is the "Bowtie" clan that probably have more entries in B/SA than any other brand, and alot of them very fast. Now, this West Coast Camaro shows up and runs quicker at Indy than the others and wins B/SA. Then some people say the Ford could have run faster, has run faster, but did not that day. The East coasters are in shock that it was a West coaster and not an Eastern or Southern car. Meanwhile, a B/SA Dodge is for sale from a Charlie Smith on the West coast that is the record holder, which his ET is almost a tenth quicker than any B/SA runs at Indy.

So, who really is the quickest B/SA

Ron Ortiz
U/SA faster than a B/SA car in another dimension.

SSDiv6 · 09-03-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Ortiz

I noticed that the class run offs in the B/SA was quite entertaining. Throughout the last couple of years I have seen the posts about the "Blue Oval" car. You know, that car that people say is a "letter from the builder" car, and how it is not supposed to be legal, but NHRA says it is. Then there is the "Bowtie" clan that probably have more entries in B/SA than any other brand, and alot of them very fast. Now, this West Coast Camaro shows up and runs quicker at Indy than the others and wins B/SA. Then some people say the Ford could have run faster, has run faster, but did not that day. The East coasters are in shock that it was a West coaster and not an Eastern or Southern car. Meanwhile, a B/SA Dodge is for sale from a Charlie Smith on the West coast that is the record holder, which his ET is almost a tenth quicker than any B/SA runs at Indy.

So, who really is the quickest B/SA

Ron Ortiz
U/SA faster than a B/SA car in another dimension.

Charlie Smith's car is now in Division 6, with new Canadian owners.

junior barns · 09-03-2008, 05:05 PM

Both are and were FAST and fun to watch!! Same goes for the final in A/S!!

Regardless if you are a ford or chevy fan these races were great!!

Good job to all the teams involved. Hope to see all in the future again!

LNorton · 09-03-2008, 06:02 PM

I believe if Hawk turns up the wick no one can keep up at B weight.

Dave Turner · 09-03-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LNorton

I believe if Hawk turns up the wick no one can keep up at B weight.

No disrespect.....what would it take?

junior barns · 09-03-2008, 06:21 PM

You may be right. But on that day the chevy was king!

It was nice to see someone give the ford a run for the money!

GREAT RACING TO BOTH TEAMS!

Jeff Lee · 09-03-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LNorton

I believe if Hawk turns up the wick no one can keep up at B weight.

Coulda, woulda, and shoulda's have no place in drag racing. Especially at Indy.

Dick Butler · 09-03-2008, 08:10 PM

Jeff, I agree. I sure hope people dont think someone would bring a car to INDY to run 2nd . Seems pretty weak...Id rather give credit to the winners and make it REALLY attractive to be #1 not begin discussing how great some one coulda gone if they tried to be fast...B/SA looks like the class to be in STOCK. Real TOP/STK racing.

Jim Cimarolli · 09-03-2008, 11:42 PM

I think that 2 of the best B/SA cars in the country raced each other in the class final at Indy.
The numbers they put down in those conditions were awesome.
Congratulations to both drivers and both engine builders on a great race.

Scott Loge · 09-04-2008, 02:08 AM

A Great race and Congrats to Jimmy and crew!!

That Dart is fast!! but was not there so Jimmy has the honors.. Hawk's car could have run better .. great,
hope he gets a shot next year... Jimmy wins now!!!

That's it!!

09-03-2008, 05:05 PM	#3
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: B/SA Supremacy Both are and were FAST and fun to watch!! Same goes for the final in A/S!! Regardless if you are a ford or chevy fan these races were great!! Good job to all the teams involved. Hope to see all in the future again!

09-03-2008, 06:02 PM	#4
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: B/SA Supremacy I believe if Hawk turns up the wick no one can keep up at B weight. __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

09-03-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
junior barns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 541 Likes: 11 Liked 20 Times in 14 Posts	Re: B/SA Supremacy You may be right. But on that day the chevy was king! It was nice to see someone give the ford a run for the money! GREAT RACING TO BOTH TEAMS!

09-03-2008, 08:10 PM	#8
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: B/SA Supremacy Jeff, I agree. I sure hope people dont think someone would bring a car to INDY to run 2nd . Seems pretty weak...Id rather give credit to the winners and make it REALLY attractive to be #1 not begin discussing how great some one coulda gone if they tried to be fast...B/SA looks like the class to be in STOCK. Real TOP/STK racing.

09-03-2008, 11:42 PM	#9
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 743 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: B/SA Supremacy I think that 2 of the best B/SA cars in the country raced each other in the class final at Indy. The numbers they put down in those conditions were awesome. Congratulations to both drivers and both engine builders on a great race.

09-03-2008, 04:23 PM	#1
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	B/SA Supremacy I noticed that the class run offs in the B/SA was quite entertaining. Throughout the last couple of years I have seen the posts about the "Blue Oval" car. You know, that car that people say is a "letter from the builder" car, and how it is not supposed to be legal, but NHRA says it is. Then there is the "Bowtie" clan that probably have more entries in B/SA than any other brand, and alot of them very fast. Now, this West Coast Camaro shows up and runs quicker at Indy than the others and wins B/SA. Then some people say the Ford could have run faster, has run faster, but did not that day. The East coasters are in shock that it was a West coaster and not an Eastern or Southern car. Meanwhile, a B/SA Dodge is for sale from a Charlie Smith on the West coast that is the record holder, which his ET is almost a tenth quicker than any B/SA runs at Indy. So, who really is the quickest B/SA Ron Ortiz U/SA faster than a B/SA car in another dimension. __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

09-04-2008, 02:08 AM	#10
Scott Loge Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Livermore,Ca Posts: 334 Likes: 15 Liked 145 Times in 32 Posts	Re: B/SA Supremacy A Great race and Congrats to Jimmy and crew!! That Dart is fast!! but was not there so Jimmy has the honors.. Hawk's car could have run better .. great, hope he gets a shot next year... Jimmy wins now!!! That's it!!