Allright, Allright a few new changes

[Bobjoe]

Rick, Thanks for stepping up on safety. Most of us has talked about our cars set up for 1/8 and at the same time like John said 1/4 more than a stunt race than a drag. If the race is 1/4 I'll run and only back out at 1/8 to get fn ready for Denton.

[HOT ROD BILL]

Bobjoe, we can get you in super comp so you can run 1/8 I think. Look us up when you get there, see you soon.

[seatex]

Originally Posted by Lugnut II

Great input Hill Rat, See you guys at the track! By the way a few in our group will be staying at the Quality Inn on 35..Got a 67.49 AARP Rate and without it is 74.99 We need to have a parking lot Party!!!!! Look forward to having a great weekend as usual...

Quality Inn (TXA42)



1610 West Nugent Ave, Temple, TX, US, 76504

• Phone: (254) 770-1100
• Fax: (254) 770-1500

Is that the "good hotel", Ron?

[Lugnut II]

No, JB It is the "GOODER HOTEL"

[fifTsix]

Cant wait!

[BlownBlu55]

Originally Posted by Hillratrods

Just a thought here. In 1964 the TF/FC ran a 9.37. WE have exceeded that by leaps and bounds in the fast class at DOTD. This is all in the quest of having a fun event of which I have participated in and will continue to do. WE are now pushing an envelope which exceeds some of the safety standards we should pay attention to. I like this track but it was not designed for 8 second cars. I have seen a 8.40 pass at this event which went well thankfully . Has anyone considered doing an 1/8 mile for the Super Comp cars? Would not be a big deal. Much safer and the same show.
I myself will do whatever, I 'm gonna race, but having said that, I know that technologies have improveed considerably since 64.Even the pre 64 motors are getting it on with todays tech stuff. Would hate to see an excellent race venue get upside down over an accident. Have spoken with a few other racers and I didn't come up with this myself but thought I should bring it up for review. JUst sayin. Thoughts would be good. Thanks for all you do ahead of time. Hill Rat

I agree with Hill Rat. Running 1/4 mile is pushing it to have enough shut down for the fast cars. We ran our blown 55 at DOTD 2 years ago. I dropped the chute at around 1000ft and went 8.30 @ 123 ...the "turn" was coming up real fast...LOL. Don't get me wrong...love the event and the track. We appreciate all the effort it takes to put a show like this on!!

[Hillratrods]

I think a drivers meeting would be in order to sort it out. Haven't heard one negative about this which shows that racers are using their heads . Blown Blu coming? Tell me its so John. H Rat

[Bean Dip]

I think your thinking of "Blew By You" Rick and his is a 56. Not familiar with the blue 55 but 8.30 shutting down early is nasty stuff!

[Junior Stock]

You should have come to Yello Belly a couple of years ago Bean Dip.

[Bean Dip]

Eeeek! I thought that might have been the same car Tim. Good to know all is well and she's back at the drags again. Thrilled to hear you guys are going to run an 1/8 this year. Hate to miss it but I have to work. Give 'em hell Blu!

[muffler guy]

Lookin foreward to DOTD.. lots of Fun and a lot more Fast cars... There is a reason all the old tracks have gone 1/8. SPEED111 The stands stop at the 1/8.. Still a great show for those there.. 1/8 mile for the fast bunch has my VOTE.. just sayin...

[bdotson]

So if you run under your dial you break out?

[Bean Dip]

Originally Posted by bdotson

So if you run under your dial you break out?

Correct-o!

[BlownBlu55]

Originally Posted by Hillratrods

I think a drivers meeting would be in order to sort it out. Haven't heard one negative about this which shows that racers are using their heads . Blown Blu coming? Tell me its so John. H Rat

No...Blu will not be there. We have already committed to running it at Denton the following weekend.

Will you have the Roadster at DOTD?

We will be bringing our 1/2 of a 55...LOL We ran it at Ardmore and had a blast!! Hope to do the same at Temple.

[Bean Dip]

[QUOTE=BlownBlu55;8215745]No...Blu will not be there. We have already committed to running it at Denton the following weekend.

What class are you considering running at Denton?

[BlownBlu55]

Originally Posted by Bean Dip

Eeeek! I thought that might have been the same car Tim. Good to know all is well and she's back at the drags again. Thrilled to hear you guys are going to run an 1/8 this year. Hate to miss it but I have to work. Give 'em hell Blu!

Yep...Eeeek was exactly what I was saying at the precise moment that picture was taken.

It's all repaired...however STILL not painted yet.

Going to run at Denton on the 13th. I've put a hotter Mag in it and hope to see some improvements in ET AND MPH.

[Bean Dip]

Originally Posted by Bean Dip

I think your thinking of "Blew By You" Rick and his is a 56. Not familiar with the blue 55 but 8.30 shutting down early is nasty stuff!

Originally Posted by BlownBlu55

Yep...Eeeek was exactly what I was saying at the precise moment that picture was taken.

It's all repaired...however STILL not painted yet.

Going to run at Denton on the 13th. I've put a hotter Mag in it and hope to see some improvements in ET AND MPH.

HAHAHA! I know that feeling too! Your running stronger than I am to be sure. I need some wheelie bars to really get ignorant. I'm going to run the 5.50 index (A/G). You would have to really get out of it to run that one, but it sure would make a good race!

[BlownBlu55]

Originally Posted by Bean Dip

HAHAHA! I know that feeling too! Your running stronger than I am to be sure. I need some wheelie bars to really get ignorant. I'm going to run the 5.50 index (A/G). You would have to really get out of it to run that one, but it sure would make a good race!

MaxCackle was trying to find me a match race...but I'm always open to putting on a "show"...just don't plan putting on the same show as I did at YelloBelly...(hopefully that was a one time act).

I wouldn't mind running A/G...but I'm not real big on "letting off". I like driving comfortably with both feet flat on the floor.

Maybe we could establish a AA/G index?...LOL ...but of course that would bring out the tube chassis ProMods then. Blu is a stock framed "back half" car...all 3210lbs of it.

[Mickey_Rat]

Circle track season is over for me and I'm pumped to just make the trip ! Hopin' to get my 57 or 58 ready to run the slow class and have fun !

[old fogey]

Most racers will probably like the switch to bracket racing. Most spectators will dislike it. Spectators have always preferred heads up racing. What if John Force spotted another funny car .12 and then broke out? How long would spectators put up with that? Maybe next year, besides the bracket classes, two heads up classes (which would be much smaller than in the past) could be added. reviving spectator interest. Then bracket racers, heads up racers, and spectators could all be happier.