A/SA heads-up - Page 2

Toby Lang · 03-28-2010, 02:20 PM

Wow, that race sure was a squeaker!

-Toby

NewHemi · 03-28-2010, 02:26 PM

Raining there right now...Interrupted the eliminations...

David
The New Hemi Guy

Dave Ficacci · 03-28-2010, 03:17 PM

I had to take a shot so I tried some things and it slowed the car up. Doug made a good pass, and beat me.

Going back to Nitro Joes stats through 2006, I've always had a car in the top 10 in either A or B so I think my car runs pretty decent. I never had a heads up race where I didn't feel I had a legitimate shot, until today.

I don't fault Doug or anyone who races a CJ or a Challenger. I do however put the onus on NHRA to factor these cars correctly, and they have failed miserably.

To watch a car in your same class ride the break pedal from the 1000' mark all the way to the finish line is discouraging and a slap in the face.

This may sound like sour grapes to some, but for those who have put the time, effort and money into your cars as I have and to be mitigated to a middle of the pack car by the swipe of a pen, I'm sure you can relate.

Greg Hill · 03-28-2010, 03:20 PM

Dave, that's not sour grapes just a true statement.

Chad Rhodes · 03-28-2010, 03:53 PM

Dave, that's just calling a spade a spade. 9.87@125 is rediculous. If that was all out and the mph reflected it, that would be one thing. Hey NHRA, thanks for legalizing a super stock/modified motor

Dave Ficacci · 03-28-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

Dave, that's just calling a spade a spade. 9.87@125 is rediculous. If that was all out and the mph reflected it, that would be one thing. Hey NHRA, thanks for legalizing a super stock/modified motor

You can't fault the driver for protecting his combo. Doug is a good guy, and did what he needed to do.

NewHemi · 03-28-2010, 04:02 PM

Well said! You gave it a good run, and when you just do it, anything can happen...

The Drap Pak Challengers arent going to win all of their races...

But now we will have to wait until Monday for the the rest of the story, as it has been postponed by the rain.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Toby Lang · 03-28-2010, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewHemi

The Drap Pak Challengers arent going to win all of their races...

That's a pretty bold statement. Are you sure you want to go out on a limb like that? LOL. Nobody wins all their races in a dial-in format.

What percentage of heads-up races do you think the new DPs will win? As long as they don't break, red light or have to run a new Mustang, I bet they will win at least 95% of their heads-up races.

-Toby

art leong · 03-28-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby Lang

That's a pretty bold statement. Are you sure you want to go out on a limb like that? LOL. Nobody wins all their races in a dial-in format.

What percentage of heads-up races do you think the new DPs will win? As long as they don't break, red light or have to run a new Mustang, I bet they will win at least 95% of their heads-up races.

-Toby

Toby given that criteria with a word change or so I'll bet you could describe 50% of the cars in stock or superstock.
Sort of like if nobody was quicker than you, you would always be number 1 qualifier.

Chad Rhodes · 03-28-2010, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Ficacci

You can't fault the driver for protecting his combo. Doug is a good guy, and did what he needed to do.

don't blame him one bit. but it doesn't make the situation any better.

03-28-2010, 02:20 PM	#11
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: A/SA heads-up Wow, that race sure was a squeaker! -Toby

03-28-2010, 02:26 PM	#12
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: A/SA heads-up Raining there right now...Interrupted the eliminations... David The New Hemi Guy

03-28-2010, 03:17 PM	#13
Dave Ficacci Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 371 Likes: 42 Liked 98 Times in 23 Posts	Re: A/SA heads-up I had to take a shot so I tried some things and it slowed the car up. Doug made a good pass, and beat me. Going back to Nitro Joes stats through 2006, I've always had a car in the top 10 in either A or B so I think my car runs pretty decent. I never had a heads up race where I didn't feel I had a legitimate shot, until today. I don't fault Doug or anyone who races a CJ or a Challenger. I do however put the onus on NHRA to factor these cars correctly, and they have failed miserably. To watch a car in your same class ride the break pedal from the 1000' mark all the way to the finish line is discouraging and a slap in the face. This may sound like sour grapes to some, but for those who have put the time, effort and money into your cars as I have and to be mitigated to a middle of the pack car by the swipe of a pen, I'm sure you can relate. __________________ Dave Ficacci 1013 STK 1170 SS

03-28-2010, 03:20 PM	#14
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: A/SA heads-up Dave, that's not sour grapes just a true statement. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK

03-28-2010, 03:53 PM	#15
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: A/SA heads-up Dave, that's just calling a spade a spade. 9.87@125 is rediculous. If that was all out and the mph reflected it, that would be one thing. Hey NHRA, thanks for legalizing a super stock/modified motor __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

03-28-2010, 04:02 PM	#17
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: A/SA heads-up Well said! You gave it a good run, and when you just do it, anything can happen... The Drap Pak Challengers arent going to win all of their races... But now we will have to wait until Monday for the the rest of the story, as it has been postponed by the rain. David The New Hemi Guy Last edited by NewHemi; 03-28-2010 at 04:07 PM.