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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: GTX MATT]
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06/25/13 07:04 PM
06/25/13 07:04 PM
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Between a rock & a hard place
cudadoug
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I'm pretty much in agreeance with you. I'm not a big fan of fully tubbed cars with cages and racing seats and harnesses and aluminum dash panels. I like a stock interior car with small tires that can boogy.
True Street/Strip cars strike my fancy the most. I'm more interested in a true street/strip car that runs 12.70s than some pro street circus that runs 9s.
Oh and FAST 4 speed cars 
Can I get a "AMEN"??
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: blue_stocker]
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06/25/13 07:06 PM
06/25/13 07:06 PM
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Between a rock & a hard place
cudadoug
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Likes...
Stock/Super Stock racing
Fast heads-up door cars
Nostalgia fuel cars (AA/FD, AA/FC, AA/FA)
The way it USED to be in the '60s and '70s with the camaraderie (IE: a spirit of friendly good-fellowship) in the sport of drag racing.
Dislikes...
The current over-paid clown-hood that's "in charge" of the NHRA (notice I did NOT say 'leadership' as it doesn't exist).
The preference of the so-called 'professionals' (that don't often act like it) over the 'little-guy' racers that make up the back-bone of this dying sport.
The absence of Buster Couch as chief starter at National Events (more personality)
The ridiculous cost factors that are diminishing this sport (gate and entrance fees, fuel, constant bi-annual replacement of safety equipment and other such SFI rubbish, food prices at the concessions stands, etc)
The lack of payout/'prize-money' for the sportsman/class racers
Absence of Modified Production, Gassers and real street roadster classes (yup, more old-timer stuff) that made this sport more unique and enjoyable to watch.
I had a couple of friends tell me about one of the National Events they attended last year and while they were browsing the pits one noticed the absence of real happiness and joy, especially among the class racers. He claimed they were very serious in their demeanor and it appeared they were not enjoying themselves. Hmm, maybe it has to do with the pressures of all the above!?! But then again, what do I know? I'm just an old guy that's been a class racer and round fodder since '71, hahaha!!!
Can I get another "AMEN"???? ! ! !
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: VernMotor]
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06/25/13 07:59 PM
06/25/13 07:59 PM
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Posts: 26,290
United Socialist States of Ame...
tboomer
Too Many Posts
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Posts: 26,290
United Socialist States of Ame...
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Likes...I really enjoy my friends,the bull sessions and we eat like kings at the track. Going a couple of rounds is a bonus,too!
Dislikes are high entry fees,and high parts cost. But we only live once!! I also don't care when the run the jr. pop corn cars before Pro/Super Pro...
Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: 67Satty]
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06/26/13 12:13 AM
06/26/13 12:13 AM
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1.5 miles west of Jacksonburg ...
Ohio Joe
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Likes- from the time i walked thru the pits at Tri- State holding my dad,s hand when i was 6 years old to when my brother, son, grandson and i load up to go to Indy friday morning
Dis-likes- that Norwalk is the only place to get $1 ice cream
66 Dart GT " Rat Racer"
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: B G Racing]
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06/26/13 06:37 AM
06/26/13 06:37 AM
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Posts: 100
West Virginia USA
Palindrome Cuda
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West Virginia USA
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Likes; The thrill of each pass being WIN or Go Home. There is no defense in drag racing it's all yours to win or lose. Likes: A "respectful" smart azz(sometimes we call them friends)
Dislikes: Closest track is 180 miles round trip,we race every week so that is an issue. But all well worth the effort,great family sport!
Bob George Racing sponsored '67 'cuda
9.96 @ 131mph
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: Hot 340]
#1458144
06/26/13 09:56 AM
06/26/13 09:56 AM
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Posts: 1,001
Clinton Township, Michigan
Dartin
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Clinton Township, Michigan
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Likes: racing with friends
Dislikes: when people take this stuff way too seriously
like: above
Hates: bikes and snowmobiles, uuuggghhh.....
Randy
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: MRMOPAR622]
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06/26/13 03:20 PM
06/26/13 03:20 PM
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Posts: 9,910
Eighty Four, PA
B G Racing
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Eighty Four, PA
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Likes- all makes nostalgia cars and great people
Dislikes-disrepectful smart azzes
 
MrBob,did you have one of those Little Deuce Coupes back in the day? That was a little before my time,but one day I am going to build me one.They are like WoodStock a little before my time,but would have given anything to have been there.If they ever have another one of them I will be there. 
I like the Nostalgia Cars & Music! 
PS the nostalgia Music is called Classic Rock !
No deuce coupe but a 1936 Plymouth with a 325 Super Red Ram with 3 Strombergs.I love all the oldies and classic music from the 50s and 60s and even early country.That's all that we listen to in the shop.
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: B G Racing]
#1458147
06/27/13 12:38 AM
06/27/13 12:38 AM
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Posts: 180
merrill, wisconsin
voigtspeed
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merrill, wisconsin
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LIKE........Heads up no games ALL OUT RACING........... Dislikes.......Crying for a win Overload of rules to make it fair for everyone that never work there will always be someone who will do or spend more. You cant win all the time.. That's racing Do your best and challenge yourself to go faster That after all was the point Wasn't it? The way to the win can be more rewarding than the win itself. Just my 
ACCELERATION SPECIALIST
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: Aspen7695]
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06/28/13 11:26 AM
06/28/13 11:26 AM
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Posts: 404
Central New York
bfury
mopar
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mopar
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 404
Central New York
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Likes:
Superstock, Stock, Gas, Modified Production
NSS Racing
Loved the 60's and 70's racing
To run my street car at teh strip
Old guys that cut good lights
My son runs a BB stroker Demon
Dislike:
Spending all day for less than a minute of track time
Bad food and bathrooms
No Stock
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: bfury]
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06/28/13 12:51 PM
06/28/13 12:51 PM
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Posts: 9,924
Weddington, N.C.
Streetwize
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Weddington, N.C.
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Likes: Test & Tune nights with good air Wheels up launches Tuning...Figuring out what the combo wants and needs Hanging out with buddies, BS'ing and helping out wherever I can Just going out for the fun of it Nailing it when the tree flashes Marveling at how clever and innovative some people are unique combinations Dislikes: Throttle stop "over-scienced" competitions...can't really call it "racing" because the human element is almost entirely factored out or limited to coming off a little red button or setting a dip switch. Amazed and SKEERED of some of the jalopies that actually pass tech! 
Last edited by Streetwize; 06/28/13 12:55 PM.
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Re: Drag Racing Likes and Dislikes
[Re: Streetwize]
#1458151
06/28/13 01:07 PM
06/28/13 01:07 PM
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Posts: 19,544
Las Vegas
Al_Alguire
I Live Here
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I Live Here
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 19,544
Las Vegas
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Likes
- The camaraderie
- Spending time with friends and family
- The challenge of running a throttle stop car, inspite of the many misconceptions
- The satisfaction of seing a project from concept to competition
- The oppourtunity to run for an NHRA championship
Dislikes
- The expense
- The lack of racing facilities out west
- Posers
- Grumpy track owners and workers
- Sub Par racing surfaces
- Oh yeah the costs...
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"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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