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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: Monte_Smith]
#861939
11/25/10 07:42 PM
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im tempted to edit the title and to :
Do you feel that you are qualified to give advice on topics in here??
So far i see a lot of qualified people posting in here......a perfect example is the people that have no idea what its like to race a 3500lb car tell me that a Dana or 8 3/4 is better than the 9" that i use. Meanwhile the 9" is the most popular rear for a reason..LMAO ! ! ! 
Oh no you didn't...........now, not only will you have the keyboard racers on you, now you will get the "purist police" fired up. Tony, you are just a  ...ain't cha 
Monte
There's also a lot lost in the printed word. I know people who successfully have raced 3500lb cars with both the 8-3/4 and the dana. But what got lost in Tony's post is the ET that he's going with that 3500lb car. There is a big difference in racing a 3500lb car and going fast with one.
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: n20mstr]
#861940
11/25/10 08:08 PM
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seems like more and more in here that DO NOT RACE, but always have plenty to say.....????   
I sold my car a few years ago, my wife still has hers but I am in the middle of finishing up the short block. My brothers car is the one that we go to the races with. I built his car 4 years ago and its been in 3 magazines and is a blast to drive and race....Im just not the one doing it. Maybe one day when finances are better, I can do something for myself. I have occupied all my spare time building engines for people and helping them with misc little jobs on their cars. I really want another car. Time and money have simply kept it from happening. I do enjoy this website though, which is why I come and read many posts in the race section. I dont like giving my opinion unless im 100% sure that I am right. Which is never the case. LOL.
10.53 @ 125mph. 1.37 60 foot. Caltracs and Monoleafs, AFCO shocks.
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CP Pistons, PC Carbs.
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: Crizila]
#861941
11/25/10 08:40 PM
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OK one has to be able to spell,
.....and then there were none.
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: Dodgem]
#861942
11/25/10 09:02 PM
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This was my second year seriously racing for points in a trophy class  Finished in 3rd place. I just like to race, but need some sort of competition to stay motivated. My car was built as a driver, but the racing bug bit hard. Some day, I may actually start trailering it to the track.
Chris Schwartz
73 Swinger 340 12.451 @ 108.78
73 Gold Duster, needs a plan.
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: n20mstr]
#861943
11/25/10 09:43 PM
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seems like more and more in here that DO NOT RACE, but always have plenty to say.....????
I wish i can race all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: 73swinger]
#861944
11/25/10 09:55 PM
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Some can drive a race car, but cannot wrench on them, Some can wrench on a race car, but cannot drive them, Some cannot do either but are book smart, and some can do it all...pretty much sum's up the people that post here in this forum,,,,,,,a very diverse group of generally good people. 
Light travels faster than the speed of sound,,,this is why some people seem bright untill you hear them speak.
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: moparmanjames]
#861946
11/26/10 12:26 AM
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Hell I'm so busy at work I'm lucky to see my car once a month much less the strip lol.
Hang in there, summer time I'm the same way.I've been in Vegas for about a week making up for lost time.SCSN & Bracket Nationals. Burned up over a drum of fuel made lots of passes gone a few rounds.Went 6.03 today but was -.001 red. I'll givem he11 tomorrow.and the rest of the weekend.Hope to KICK some dragster BUTT!
NEVER GIVE UP!!  =
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: DavidDean]
#861947
11/26/10 12:41 AM
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I've been working on my car for about 6yrs now and the knowledge Ive gathered from this site is second to none. I've bought parts with confidence of not getting ripped off, and haven't. I've made alot of contacts that have turned into great friends and some people whom i'm glad are strangers.... My car is constantly evolving and for now I'm happy to hit a T&T a couple times a year. Due to travel it is unlikely I'll ever chase points. 
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: toddd]
#861948
11/26/10 01:38 AM
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pretty cool to see 8 pages of RACERS/BUILDERS/TUNERS.....  Some nice cars out there too, love the pics
....BAD A$$ STREET CAR.....
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: n20mstr]
#861949
11/26/10 01:42 AM
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Hey Mopar Rich-that pic of 1992 of shock treatment looks awesome The lightning just makes that car look fast  Cool rides.
416 stroker from Nick at Compu-flow. 11.14 in full street trim. Seems like a new best every time out.
11.06 open headers----so far!!
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: n20mstr]
#861951
11/26/10 12:40 PM
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seems like more and more in here that DO NOT RACE, but always have plenty to say.....????
So now that we are on multiple pages, what exactly was the point of this thread?
Allow everyone to brag about how much racing history they have? ( which I suspect is why this has gone on so long, since human nature prediposes most to want to talk about themselves)
Imply anyone without "race" qualification, whatever that means, that they are have nothing to add to "race" section threads?
Imply that most here can't decipher knowledgeable replies from hotair, and therefore the "race" section needs a qualifying method in order for one to reply?
Find out who cares about spelling?
Start another 9" vs 8.75" discussion?
I have plenty more to say, but suspect those that matter have gotten my point.
It is quite common, IMO, for many to forget that at one time they knew absolutely nothing about what they are now are a self proclaimed expert about. 
Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.
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Re: How many people in here actually race a car????
[Re: G-Money1320]
#861952
11/26/10 12:49 PM
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Hey Mopar Rich-that pic of 1992 of shock treatment looks awesome The lightning just makes that car look fast Cool rides.
Thanks.
The guy I sold the car to is still racing it out of the Phoenix area. The Harlequin paint changed color depending on the light. Here are a couple of other shots.
He also had the car in an advertisement for something.
Here is the pic that was used for the Ad. I don't think this is his garage
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and are you proud of yourself for the amount of responses for questioning the credibility of who is a racer and who is not? 
For myself I come here to seek knowledge for racing and try to give back some even though it is limited.
