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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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It's a shame....but that is life in the twenty first century.
I can't blame Morgan, but professional sports (including drag racing) has become a sham, populated by yuppies and those to whom the end justifies the means. He's just playing the game the way life is played these days. It's not about the sport...it's all about the money. Everything is for sale...your future, your integrity, even your country. Just write me a check.
I am grateful that I grew up in a sport, and even in a country when loyalty and integrity were more important than the bucks.
I guess I'm a dinosaur. I still think that way.
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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Why didn't Jones just change motors and shut his mouth. If that was what the contract said, just do it.
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/01/09 11:51 PM
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Jones didn't say a thing. ESPN picked up on what was going on and reported it.
Jones knows the way the game is played.
So do I, I understand. I just don't like it.
"Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 12:26 AM
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They both said the agreement was if they met in the finals,Jones had to pull the engine.What's the big deal with that?? I was more dismayed at the obvious redlight by Humphreys and Anderson's bogus comments on it.
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 12:35 AM
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I'm with TS3303 on this one!
Always have liked Larry. Seen him almost miss a qualifying run in Phoenix years ago because he was personally changing an ignition box in a competitor's car who was having issues. The man is a racer's racer, period! I can hear him now saying, "unless we meet in the final!", and everybody laughing!!!
Just wondering, if.. in two weeks when he goes to pick up his new RJ race cars Ford..If there might be a few last minute "issues"!! HEHEHE!!
I like and respect the Bogners..But I REALLY would liked to have seen Chuck put that Big, Green, Sixpack Roadrunner in the Superstock winner's circle!!
Congrats to all!!
BTW, I will be accepting donations for the "Billy Wants One Of Them Leftover Pro-Stock Stratus'" Fund! I'm not even picky, I'll take Johnny's, Ricky's, Larry's, Vinnie's, C'mon, there has to be plenty to go around!!
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 01:37 AM
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From a post on class racer.com....Larry loaned the engine to Jones,who also offered to buy it,Larry told him in jest,"don't beat me if we both go to the final"...
Jones took the engine out without Larry asking him to do so,Larry told him he could leave it in,but Jones pulled it and gave it back to Morgan anyway. Post is under live from Las Vegas.
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 07:02 AM
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The way I understood it was that Morgan leased the engine to the Jones's for qualifying only. After qualifying the Jones's paid the lease, and Morgan was nice enough to offer the engine for them to continue to use for free during eliminations unless they met in the finals. In which case the Jones's had to give it up. This was a very good day for both racers & Mopar. Nothing wrong was done here.
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 08:28 AM
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I agree with Steve on the loyalty thing, there is none anymore its all about the $$$. Morgans only loyalty is to money hes raced everything GM. Mopar and now Ford whoever gave him the most money. All these Mopar racers are jumping to GM , I thought GM racing money dried up? Hes getting his money from Ford now but to not mention who put bread on his table the last couple of years was wrong and shows a lot about his character.On the other hand its great to see two Mopars in two Finals, Congrats to the S/S Winner and R/U that Green RR is just Cool!
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 10:57 AM
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The way I understood it was that Morgan leased the engine to the Jones's for qualifying only. After qualifying the Jones's paid the lease, and Morgan was nice enough to offer the engine for them to continue to use for free during eliminations unless they met in the finals. In which case the Jones's had to give it up. This was a very good day for both racers & Mopar. Nothing wrong was done here.
Yes that was the deal..ricky would have not got in the show..So he went from not geting in .To runner up. He was very happy !
And ma mopar pull the plug on larry a flew years ago.. why do you thing lucas has been on the car. only way larry has been albe to race is because of his motors being lease out and lucas..
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 11:32 AM
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Edwards just needs to qualify to take the championship this season,everyone better step it up next season if they plan on beating him.. 
Only if he gets sponsor money.Edwards said he's not sure if he will be racing next year,but he did say he will be leasing engines.
When you win championships i don't think it'll be hard to get sponsership,maybe Summit will take on another car what total domination that would be
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 11:34 AM
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I've always liked Larry and I'm happy to see him finally win one before he switches to ferd. I was a little disappointed he never mentioned Mopar and went right into his ferd spiel but I suppose they're paying the bills now. I want to wish him the best but also hope he's always a bumper behind any Mopar he races. Dave
Mopar isn't one of Larry's sponsor's now, so I don't see why he'd need to mention them at all.
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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Edwards just needs to qualify to take the championship this season,everyone better step it up next season if they plan on beating him..
Only if he gets sponsor money.Edwards said he's not sure if he will be racing next year,but he did say he will be leasing engines.
When you win championships i don't think it'll be hard to get sponsership,maybe Summit will take on another car what total domination that would be
Another car to lay down for Greg?
You sure seem to like teams that have to bend or break the rules in order to win.
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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Edwards just needs to qualify to take the championship this season,everyone better step it up next season if they plan on beating him..
Only if he gets sponsor money.Edwards said he's not sure if he will be racing next year,but he did say he will be leasing engines.
When you win championships i don't think it'll be hard to get sponsership,maybe Summit will take on another car what total domination that would be
Another car to lay down for Greg?
You sure seem to like teams that have to bend or break the rules in order to win.
Maybe you should get in touch with the NHRA and tell them exactely how teams are cheating  ,once again if you can't beat them they must be cheating,such a poor excuse for getting your [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] whipped every year..
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Re: Las Vegas Pro Stock Final Two Dodges
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11/02/09 11:56 AM
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Edwards just needs to qualify to take the championship this season,everyone better step it up next season if they plan on beating him..
Only if he gets sponsor money.Edwards said he's not sure if he will be racing next year,but he did say he will be leasing engines.
When you win championships i don't think it'll be hard to get sponsership,maybe Summit will take on another car what total domination that would be
Another car to lay down for Greg?
You sure seem to like teams that have to bend or break the rules in order to win.
Maybe you should get in touch with the NHRA and tell them exactely how teams are cheating ,once again if you can't beat them they must be cheating,such a poor excuse for getting your [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] whipped every year..
The obvious dive by Humphreys is against the rules. Stevie Wonder could see that.
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