Garlits to race Stock in 09 ?

Kenny Wigington · 12-08-2008, 10:41 PM

I see on DRO that Don Garlits , after getting DragPak Challenger # 1, his wife will let him race in stock.
I have always been a fan of his, and his accomplishments. I do wanna be a the first guy paired with him on a ladder sheet,and and then I will print that ladder sheet out and save it.
Div 2 guys ready? We actually might get some TV time with him in there ! Might be good boost for sportsman racing.

http://www.dragracingonline.com/agen...0-x_11-48.html

If that were to happen, that would be a ladder sheet and a time slip that would get framed, as soon I got home !! Here come all the "I beat Garlits..." wisecracks ! If I draw him in rd1, and get a W, by gosh, I will !!

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CycloneFE · 12-08-2008, 10:50 PM

Or "I lost to Garlits"......

bill dedman · 12-08-2008, 11:08 PM

Big Daddy doesn't really like losing very much; he may be tough...

CycloneFE · 12-08-2008, 11:20 PM

I just saw "Big" in August at a local Celebration and he seemed very alert and accurate in his facts when speaking with a local news person. He had a very relaxed and had a casual approach to his car and fired it for crowds several times a night.

I am sure that if I had been racing as long as he has I would feel the same and would still have that "go get em" in me.

More power to him and I think you are right about the media attention for the sportsman, anything will help.

Just so he doesn't end up on Pinks, he was a little late to Judy Lilly in Denver.

Long Live Big!

Paul Precht · 12-08-2008, 11:37 PM

It would be interesting if some of the big name pros lost their sponsorship and came into Stock or Superstock. They'll see how tough it can be to get past some of these little guys, Paul.

Ed Fernandez · 12-09-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Precht

It would be interesting if some of the big name pros lost their sponsorship and came into Stock or Superstock. They'll see how tough it can be to get past some of these little guys, Paul.

Paul;
I dont think he could stay up long enought to wait for Stock time shot at the end of the day.LOL

Ed

bsa633 · 12-09-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Paul;
I dont think he could stay up long enought to wait for Stock time shot at the end of the day.LOL
Ed

I'm sure hope they(NHRA) would use a opportunity like that in a better way...

LNorton · 12-09-2008, 12:32 AM

As long as they make him get grade points to enter nationals like we do...

Chad Rhodes · 12-09-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LNorton

As long as they make him get grade points to enter nationals like we do...

That man has earned a lifetime Gold Card as far as I am concerned. Let him race anywhere anytiem he wants

herbjr · 12-09-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by LNorton

As long as they make him get grade points to enter nationals like we do...

I think there is a past world champ clause. Kinda like if you win Indy you can get in with no Grade Point.

Herb Jr

12-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#1
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? I see on DRO that Don Garlits , after getting DragPak Challenger # 1, his wife will let him race in stock. I have always been a fan of his, and his accomplishments. I do wanna be a the first guy paired with him on a ladder sheet,and and then I will print that ladder sheet out and save it. Div 2 guys ready? We actually might get some TV time with him in there ! Might be good boost for sportsman racing. http://www.dragracingonline.com/agen...0-x_11-48.html If that were to happen, that would be a ladder sheet and a time slip that would get framed, as soon I got home !! Here come all the "I beat Garlits..." wisecracks ! If I draw him in rd1, and get a W, by gosh, I will !! . __________________ 2894 STK Last edited by Kenny Wigington; 12-08-2008 at 10:41 PM. Reason: Spelling

12-08-2008, 10:50 PM	#2
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? Or "I lost to Garlits"......

12-08-2008, 11:08 PM	#3
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? Big Daddy doesn't really like losing very much; he may be tough... __________________ Bill

12-08-2008, 11:20 PM	#4
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? I just saw "Big" in August at a local Celebration and he seemed very alert and accurate in his facts when speaking with a local news person. He had a very relaxed and had a casual approach to his car and fired it for crowds several times a night. I am sure that if I had been racing as long as he has I would feel the same and would still have that "go get em" in me. More power to him and I think you are right about the media attention for the sportsman, anything will help. Just so he doesn't end up on Pinks, he was a little late to Judy Lilly in Denver. Long Live Big!

12-08-2008, 11:37 PM	#5
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 733 Likes: 365 Liked 327 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? It would be interesting if some of the big name pros lost their sponsorship and came into Stock or Superstock. They'll see how tough it can be to get past some of these little guys, Paul.

12-09-2008, 12:32 AM	#8
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? As long as they make him get grade points to enter nationals like we do... __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com