Dead Battery at Denver - Page 2

Wade Mahaffey · 07-13-2009, 06:49 PM

For those who have had a negative contact with Mr. Stewart at a National event, I do feel for you. I had a few one on one contacts myself. When I started in 1995 I was driving a roadster in S/G. I believe it was Richmond and I would leave the line with my helmet lense up, then flip it down in throttle stop. He stopped me the very next run and told me about it very nicely but very direct. I was OK for the next few runs. Then 2nd or 3rd round I was guilty once again and won the round. The time slip lady said "stay right there and wait for a tech offical". Here comes a guy on a scooter. He presented a note advising me that I would be gone if it happened again, and I had to sign it right next to Rick Stewart's name. The next round I was in full compliance (he gave me a friendly nod) then I lost the round. Then in first round at 98 Columbus, my opponent left before I was even in, Rick waved me off, backed me up till he was off the track. The tree was reset and with a kind hand signal I went to the line, took the tree, and the free one to round two. It's hard to say what puts the *** on some people! May have had a greasy butt or just need a BP MED increase.....it happens some times!

X-TECH MAN · 07-13-2009, 07:16 PM

I liked the time (long ago) Buddy Morrison of Rhear and Morrison Racing Engines gave Buster the "New York Salute" (the finger) on the starting line and Buster just laughed and gave it back to him. They hugged and all was forgiven. Ahhhh the days before being politicly correct.

vic guilmino · 07-13-2009, 08:05 PM

in va it is a state law that the thing must be down
and on the track as well
cops were watching

Jim Wahl · 07-13-2009, 10:19 PM

There will never be another Buster Couch! Buster is still watching from the best seat in the house! Jim

The Hawk · 07-17-2009, 11:43 PM

I do miss Buster. As far as the dead battery deal,it`s not the first time it`s happened up here. Seem to recall the same issue with a green `69 camaro about 5 years ago. Last year I was towed back from the front of the staging lanes with a dead battery as well. Rules are rules.

07-13-2009, 06:49 PM	#11
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Dead Battery at Denver For those who have had a negative contact with Mr. Stewart at a National event, I do feel for you. I had a few one on one contacts myself. When I started in 1995 I was driving a roadster in S/G. I believe it was Richmond and I would leave the line with my helmet lense up, then flip it down in throttle stop. He stopped me the very next run and told me about it very nicely but very direct. I was OK for the next few runs. Then 2nd or 3rd round I was guilty once again and won the round. The time slip lady said "stay right there and wait for a tech offical". Here comes a guy on a scooter. He presented a note advising me that I would be gone if it happened again, and I had to sign it right next to Rick Stewart's name. The next round I was in full compliance (he gave me a friendly nod) then I lost the round. Then in first round at 98 Columbus, my opponent left before I was even in, Rick waved me off, backed me up till he was off the track. The tree was reset and with a kind hand signal I went to the line, took the tree, and the free one to round two. It's hard to say what puts the *** on some people! May have had a greasy butt or just need a BP MED increase.....it happens some times!

07-13-2009, 07:16 PM	#12
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Dead Battery at Denver I liked the time (long ago) Buddy Morrison of Rhear and Morrison Racing Engines gave Buster the "New York Salute" (the finger) on the starting line and Buster just laughed and gave it back to him. They hugged and all was forgiven. Ahhhh the days before being politicly correct.

07-13-2009, 08:05 PM	#13
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Dead Battery at Denver in va it is a state law that the thing must be down and on the track as well cops were watching __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

07-13-2009, 10:19 PM	#14
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Dead Battery at Denver There will never be another Buster Couch! Buster is still watching from the best seat in the house! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

07-17-2009, 11:43 PM	#15
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Dead Battery at Denver I do miss Buster. As far as the dead battery deal,it`s not the first time it`s happened up here. Seem to recall the same issue with a green `69 camaro about 5 years ago. Last year I was towed back from the front of the staging lanes with a dead battery as well. Rules are rules. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It