Can they win? - Page 3

brett3533 · 12-16-2011, 12:52 PM

Tommy Mattingly moves from L to O/SA with different engine combo and is consistently a winner and goes many rounds. Maybe it is a wagon thing, Al Provoast went many rounds also

Bob Don · 12-16-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross Family Racing

Do you think that cars/trucks from say M/S and slower has much of a chance anymore to win an eliminator title a National or Divisional?

I hope so. Otherwise I'm wasting a lot of time and money! (Although I may be doing that anyways!)

Rick Unterseh · 12-16-2011, 06:45 PM

Smedley won the Vegas National in a Q car and was deadly consistant, 3 straight 13.19 if my memory serves me right..

Michael Beard · 12-16-2011, 07:27 PM

At the Combo in the Hills, the Turismo ran 5 13.01's in a row to 1000', then a 13.00 before it rained. Lost its mojo somewhere this summer... back to Mr. Bill's this winter for some TLC.

Jeff --- it's perception vs reality. I really kinda suck. I just race a LOT. Even a blind squirrel....

GarysZ24 · 12-21-2011, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross Family Racing

Michael Beard, you could run a bathtub backwards with wind power and cut a light and run your number.You don't count!!! (LOL)
Jeff

Yes you do Michael, and you get my vote too! You and Jody Lang have been the banner bearers for the M-class and slower class (and fwd) cars. 2012 shall be great for both of you guys!!!

The Hawk · 12-21-2011, 09:57 PM

Sure slow cars can win. It takes a different perspective of the whole racing scheme. The drivers who figure out how to make slow cars more than competitive and win frequently are dangerous in quicker cars. Most progress to the faster stuff,some stick around and always leave first. The slower cars are a huge challenge,but it`s extremely gratifying when you do well.

Mickey Whaley · 12-21-2011, 10:04 PM

if they hang with each other and shave they can win!

philbilly · 12-22-2011, 08:32 AM

It is no different in Jims 8 second stocker than in my 6.20 bracket car. Some people just need to practice and take the slow ride as serious as a fast car. Whatever you et is it really doesnt matter because total package is what gets the w. Everyone in stock dials soft Havent youins noticed that. eliminate yourself from the double breakouts and it is a different race. I have had the opportunity to jump up to a stocker that goes 6.70s no thanx i will stick with my L stocker. reason why is I want them fast cars to sit on the line why i peel the tree apart and leave them nothing. If a hitter or faster car feels you left them nothing on 1 end they have a tendency to push it and screw up!!
I feel like my slow stocker will repeat as good as a alky car would. Maybe not in a hot lap situation but thats what testing is for!

TinSoldier 3215 · 12-22-2011, 10:40 AM

Its like my HERO said!! Its a number game you run that number with the best package and you will turn on the WIN LIGHT!!! #1136 THE BEST DRIVER EVER!!! P.Biondo!

Ron Ortiz · 12-22-2011, 10:46 AM

Can a slow car win? Seems there are a lot of different opinions. I have a slow car.

Just to straighten everything out, I am going to win the Gatornationals this year, and then you all can debate this thing all over again.

Thank you for your patience and time.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA mid 14's at a whopping 90 mph

12-16-2011, 12:52 PM	#21
brett3533 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maysville Posts: 118 Likes: 15 Liked 41 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Can they win? Tommy Mattingly moves from L to O/SA with different engine combo and is consistently a winner and goes many rounds. Maybe it is a wagon thing, Al Provoast went many rounds also __________________ Brett McFarland A/S

12-16-2011, 06:45 PM	#23
Rick Unterseh Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 133 Likes: 3 Liked 31 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Can they win? Smedley won the Vegas National in a Q car and was deadly consistant, 3 straight 13.19 if my memory serves me right..

12-16-2011, 07:27 PM	#24
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Can they win? At the Combo in the Hills, the Turismo ran 5 13.01's in a row to 1000', then a 13.00 before it rained. Lost its mojo somewhere this summer... back to Mr. Bill's this winter for some TLC. Jeff --- it's perception vs reality. I really kinda suck. I just race a LOT. Even a blind squirrel.... __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-21-2011, 09:57 PM	#26
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Can they win? Sure slow cars can win. It takes a different perspective of the whole racing scheme. The drivers who figure out how to make slow cars more than competitive and win frequently are dangerous in quicker cars. Most progress to the faster stuff,some stick around and always leave first. The slower cars are a huge challenge,but it`s extremely gratifying when you do well. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

12-21-2011, 10:04 PM	#27
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Can they win? if they hang with each other and shave they can win!

12-22-2011, 08:32 AM	#28
philbilly Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Demossville,KY Posts: 337 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Can they win? It is no different in Jims 8 second stocker than in my 6.20 bracket car. Some people just need to practice and take the slow ride as serious as a fast car. Whatever you et is it really doesnt matter because total package is what gets the w. Everyone in stock dials soft Havent youins noticed that. eliminate yourself from the double breakouts and it is a different race. I have had the opportunity to jump up to a stocker that goes 6.70s no thanx i will stick with my L stocker. reason why is I want them fast cars to sit on the line why i peel the tree apart and leave them nothing. If a hitter or faster car feels you left them nothing on 1 end they have a tendency to push it and screw up!! I feel like my slow stocker will repeat as good as a alky car would. Maybe not in a hot lap situation but thats what testing is for!

12-22-2011, 10:40 AM	#29
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Can they win? Its like my HERO said!! Its a number game you run that number with the best package and you will turn on the WIN LIGHT!!! #1136 THE BEST DRIVER EVER!!! P.Biondo!

12-22-2011, 10:46 AM	#30
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Can they win? Can a slow car win? Seems there are a lot of different opinions. I have a slow car. Just to straighten everything out, I am going to win the Gatornationals this year, and then you all can debate this thing all over again. Thank you for your patience and time. Ron Ortiz U/SA mid 14's at a whopping 90 mph __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK