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Mike Edwards #1559781
01/06/14 08:17 AM
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Anyone know why Mike Edwards sold his entire pro stock equitement and car????

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: 72 RR DUDE] #1559782
01/06/14 08:26 AM
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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: Chris'sBarracuda] #1559783
01/06/14 09:27 AM
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That McGaha interview was a little nicer. In the one posted on the Bullet the other day he said he hated racing Mopars and signing Mopar stuff.

Gonna miss seeing Mike out there. He always seemed like a good guy.


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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: slantzilla] #1559784
01/06/14 11:32 AM
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One of Mike's trusted helpers was selling out his secrets to another competitor. That was the last straw.


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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: MoparBilly] #1559785
01/06/14 12:50 PM
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He had some back issues and he just had shoulder surgery and he had a buyer of the whole operation.

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: slantzilla] #1559786
01/06/14 01:14 PM
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That interview was a little nicer. In the one posted on the Bullet the other day he said he hated racing Mopars and signing Mopar stuff.




I guess he isn't as friendly as he wanted fans to think.
Crewchiefs and members move around all the time.
If you want to keep them I guess you have to pay em REAL WELL!
I bet he had no sympathy for WJ when Gregg left and took secrets with him.
Good riddance!
Don

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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: slantzilla] #1559787
01/06/14 01:23 PM
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Quote:

That McGaha interview was a little nicer. In the one posted on the Bullet the other day he said he hated racing Mopars and signing Mopar stuff.







Link?

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: justinp61] #1559788
01/06/14 03:02 PM
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What I read he said he was tired of not getting any support or help from Mopar. If chevy was paying I don't blame him one bit.


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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: Chris'sBarracuda] #1559789
01/06/14 03:35 PM
01/06/14 03:35 PM
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Las Vegas
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I have a friend who worked for McGaha until a few weeks ago when they cleaned house. He is a competitive man with money and wants to win. he is doing what he thinks will best put him in that position. Dont let all the internet experts fool ya. It is as simple as that.


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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: sdaurity] #1559790
01/06/14 03:36 PM
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I didn't see where he was getting support from chevy either he just bought entire operation ,now all he has to do is not mess the set up up right good luck! well see how that goes ,but atleast hes not signing those damn MOPAR things.

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: top8x7b] #1559791
01/06/14 05:22 PM
01/06/14 05:22 PM
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Well..He bought the fastest car out there..Now let's see if it remains the fastest..which will be a reflection upon their ability...or does he slide to the bottom half of the show where his dodge was.


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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: 70AARcuda] #1559792
01/07/14 05:33 AM
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Park Forest, IL
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Realistically, P/S racing is more about business than racing. In all reality there isn't much difference between an Avenger and a Camaro other than where the plugs go in the heads. No "factory" parts in any of them.

I just fail to see why someone would buy an operation that in their own words they didn't want, and then be pizzed off because Mopar wouldn't help.

Mopar has forever been known for only giving help after you prove you don't need it. Pretty sure Allen and Roy went through a ton of their own coins before Mopar stepped up, and they are lifelong Mopar racers.

I wish Chris well, but I am hoping to see another MOPAR car win the championship this year.

GO AJ!!!!!


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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: slantzilla] #1559793
01/07/14 12:25 PM
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There were quite a few racers that were willing to buy or rent Edwards engines but he said no. So one of them bought the people; Edwards was left without his crew.


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Re: Mike Edwards [Re: slantzilla] #1559794
01/07/14 12:37 PM
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Realistically, P/S racing is more about business than racing.






Business ? ... I would like to SEE that actual biz-model shown ...

uNless someone could show me different ...it is like the old saying .....

WANT to have personal wealth of 2 Million dollars racing Pro Stock ? ... start the operation with FOUR MILLION.

I still have the taped program of Bob Morgan down in Key West when he won the SuperBoat race down there. And I am sure the 'tude is the same for most competitors in PS ...

It is just about the GLORY !

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: dIc dOc Deity !] #1559795
01/07/14 02:47 PM
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Realistically, P/S racing is more about business than racing.






Business ? ... I would like to SEE that actual biz-model shown ...

uNless someone could show me different ...it is like the old saying .....

WANT to have personal wealth of 2 Million dollars racing Pro Stock ? ... start the operation with FOUR MILLION.

I still have the taped program of Bob Morgan down in Key West when he won the SuperBoat race down there. And I am sure the 'tude is the same for most competitors in PS ...

It is just about the GLORY !




It's about getting a rich friend or corporation who's head loves drag racing enough to pay you to do it. The return on the advertising dollar isn't grand. It's just being involved in something that you are passionate about. I spend 100 grand per year to stand on the starting line and watch my buddy drive our car down the track. Win, lose or draw it's what keeps me motivated.

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: BobR] #1559796
01/07/14 02:54 PM
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I spend 100 grand per year to stand on the starting line and watch my buddy drive our car down the track. Win, lose or draw it's what keeps me motivated.




100 large ? ... tell us more !

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: BobR] #1559797
01/07/14 03:20 PM
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Quote:


Quote:

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Realistically, P/S racing is more about business than racing.





Business ? ... I would like to SEE that actual biz-model shown ...

uNless someone could show me different ...it is like the old saying .....

WANT to have personal wealth of 2 Million dollars racing Pro Stock ? ... start the operation with FOUR MILLION.

I still have the taped program of Bob Morgan down in Key West when he won the SuperBoat race down there. And I am sure the 'tude is the same for most competitors in PS ...

It is just about the GLORY !




Its definitely a business. But like any other business, you have to spend money to make money. If you start with 4 million and end up with two, you've done something wrong. Like any business, you have to manage all aspects to be profitable.

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: dIc dOc Deity !] #1559798
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I spend 100 grand per year to stand on the starting line and watch my buddy drive our car down the track. Win, lose or draw it's what keeps me motivated.




100 large ? ... tell us more !





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr9kMcJDVi8
http://www.dragzine.com/news/doug-sikora-clicks-off-unreal-6-17-at-230-mph-on-10-5s-at-nmca-west/

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: Stanton] #1559799
01/07/14 04:30 PM
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Its definitely a business. But like any other business, you have to spend money to make money. If you start with 4 million and end up with two, you've done something wrong. Like any business, you have to manage all aspects to be profitable.




But SERIOUSLY ...who out there runs their PS operation as a PURE BUSINESS ... and not as a tax-write-off or advertising-gimmick OR not with huge sponsor $$$ ?

Re: Mike Edwards [Re: BobR] #1559800
01/07/14 04:33 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr9kMcJDVi8
http://www.dragzine.com/news/doug-sikora-clicks-off-unreal-6-17-at-230-mph-on-10-5s-at-nmca-west/




So ... how much was that win worth ? .. 100k to "watch" ? ... diff strokes for diff folks ...I guess ...

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