I let one slip away!

Posted By: MegaDart

I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:16 AM

Got to the final today in Quick 16 at Tomato Nationals but couldn't finish the job. Ran 5.2899 on 5.29 dial

It was .002mov at the stripe with my breakout of .0001, that's racin'!!

Really can't complain, 2 finals in 2 races entered coming off 2 year hiatus with the Dart!
That and I won an earlier round with a .0008mov!
Runner up purse was pretty good took home $900

oh, and for you guys shoveling snow!!

Posted By: ProSport

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:36 AM

Must be nice it's below zero here!

Always nice to come home with cash.

Posted By: poppaj

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:43 AM

I would love to be racing now. Where are you racing South Florida? Congrats on making the finals two races in a row! poppaj

Posted By: Eric

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 04:21 AM

Great job Wayne

..and by the way I hate you

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 04:45 AM

Fine job.... 2 in a row

Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 06:27 AM

Quote:

Got to the final today in Quick 16 at Tomato Nationals but couldn't finish the job. Ran 5.2899 on 5.29 dial It was .002mov at the stripe with my breakout of .0001, that's racin'!!
Really can't complain, 2 finals in 2 races entered coming off 2 year hiatus with the Dart!
That and I won an earlier round with a .0008mov!
Runner up purse was pretty good took home $900

Looked good out there today Wayne....congrats on the runner-up

I see JT runnered up in 5.50....you shoulda got in on that one

Rickster

Posted By: rtstreet

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 08:26 AM

congrats, those are impressive packages!!!!!!!

Posted By: dc426

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 11:14 AM

Posted By: Crizila

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:07 PM

Quote:

Got to the final today in Quick 16 at Tomato Nationals but couldn't finish the job. Ran 5.2899 on 5.29 dial It was .002mov at the stripe with my breakout of .0001, that's racin'!!
Really can't complain, 2 finals in 2 races entered coming off 2 year hiatus with the Dart!
That and I won an earlier round with a .0008mov!
Runner up purse was pretty good took home $900

oh, and for you guys shoveling snow!!

Major bummer! I can't sleep the following night when I do stuff like that. I was 7th in Pro ( ADRA - out of 39 cars )before yesterday. Went red by .002 first round. I'm sure I aint 7th anymore. I was all over the board on RT's all day??? I have days like that and I don't know why. I took my Metamucil - just like everymorning

Posted By: poisondart2

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:10 PM

Congrats Wayne, you are one hell of a racer.

I went to PBIR last night for the first Summit Points race but do to a huge stumble off the line and then smoking the tires in third I went home in shame

Posted By: Quicktree

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:14 PM

congrats

and the winner was Jason McCandless, is he one of Herb's sons?

Posted By: 68roadrunner

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:20 PM

way to go, you didnt let it slip away. it just happens, you cant race .002 of a second. thats to close.

Posted By: 440Jim

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:32 PM

Quote:

Got to the final today in Quick 16 at Tomato Nationals but couldn't finish the job. Ran 5.2899 on 5.29 dial

Runner up purse was pretty good took home $900

That is a nice runner-up payout. It should help lessen the feeling of loss. Congratulations on the cash winnings. I had one of those $900 R/U in 2009, and got the win in 2010 in a similar race where we split $1400 to win and $1000 R/U.

What were the RT's of both drivers?

Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 03:51 PM

Your on a roll. Keep up the good work.

Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 04:44 PM

Quote:

congrats and the winner was Jason McCandless, is he one of Herb's sons?

Not that I'm aware of, I've known Jason & his Dad James for over 20 years when Jason was just a li'l chit....good people and Jason is one hell of a racer

Rickster

Posted By: G-Money1320

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 04:52 PM

I dont think you let one slip away, thats just darn good close racing

And to make 2 finals in a row ,you should be proud. That just solidifies that your on your game and winning is only .0001 away

Sorry just had to raz you a bit.

Posted By: Leigh

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 06:31 PM

Way to go Wayne.

Sounds like the racers down there have their shoe polish sharpened up pretty good.

Posted By: johnnyrotten

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 06:43 PM

Megadart,
First off, congrats!! I have another post on box/no box reaction times. Would you mind sharing yours from this event and the last one. Or the avg? YOU are the type of racer our new track promoter thinks I can be competitive with in a no box car!!

Posted By: Al_Alguire

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 07:26 PM

Congrats Wayne on the great start to the year.

Posted By: cgall

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 08:35 PM

Good job, Mega.

Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 08:47 PM

I know Wayne doesn't hit the bullet....so I copied this one for ya....nice picture

Rickster

Posted By: 11secdart

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/23/11 08:55 PM

Good Job!

Posted By: MegaDart

Re: I let one slip away! - 01/24/11 01:39 PM

thanks guys!!

yes it hurt but not all that bad! we split.
I am a firm believer what goes around comes around and ironically I won the last race the same way I lost this one, opponent breakout. Ya .0001 hurts a little but no way could I hit the brakes, we were practically tied together.

Feel like I am ready for IHRA National this week followed by IHRA div2 race the following week. Wish me luck!!

oh, and for you guys shoveling snow

cgall, that is a beautiful home, I love the corner window!