Nick Bowman Top End Magic - Moparts Forums

Register Log In Moparts Forums Unlawfl's Race & Engine Tech Nick Bowman Top End Magic

Print Thread

Page 1 of 4

1

2

3

4

Nick Bowman Top End Magic #1567508 01/23/14 01:56 PM 01/23/14 01:56 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA MrMopar95 OP Panhandler
MrMopar95 OP Panhandler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA	just goofing around with some video editing... what do u think? more like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEBD8qh_qbk&feature=youtu.be <-- You tube link 8008740-1383531_673064252704062_1076322700_n.jpg (312 downloads) Nick Bowman 1970 Plymouth Duster - "Footbrake" Red-or-Dead 2X Pittsburgh Raceway Park Points Champion

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567509 01/25/14 04:16 AM 01/25/14 04:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 771 Btween a rock and a hard place moparlulu super stock
moparlulu super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 771 Btween a rock and a hard place	If you were to hit the brakes out here at firebird (boise) that hard.You would be finished for the day......just saying.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567510 01/25/14 11:59 AM 01/25/14 11:59 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 361 Canada onig enthusiast
onig enthusiast Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 361 Canada	Man, you spend more time looking to the side than looking where you are going. Looks like you are a trickster and playing games. Why not just run your race. Just asking. 69 Dart

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: onig] #1567511 01/25/14 12:08 PM 01/25/14 12:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,982 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,982 MI, usa	Quote: Man, you spend more time looking to the side than looking where you are going. Looks like you are a trickster and playing games. Why not just run your race. Just asking. Have you ever won super pro with a 14 second car? If memory serves me correct Nick has.I agree the smoke was a little on the edge. Doug

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: dvw] #1567512 01/25/14 12:20 PM 01/25/14 12:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,475 SW Ohio C cgall top fuel
cgall top fuel C Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,475 SW Ohio	Dang Nick that makes my neck hurt watching that! There are lots of guys around here that smoke a little on the top end, it is frowned upon but not enforced.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567513 01/25/14 12:26 PM 01/25/14 12:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	seat belts hanging off to the side, locking the brakes on the big end. great job

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Quicktree] #1567514 01/25/14 07:24 PM 01/25/14 07:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,640 On the run… BloFish I Live Here
BloFish I Live Here Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,640 On the run…	Crazy It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose… as long as you look good doing it! ‘65 A100 ‘69 ‘Cuda ‘73 Vega GT ‘06 Mega Cab ‘14 Mercedes SLK

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567515 01/25/14 07:59 PM 01/25/14 07:59 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,478 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY Dragula I Live Here
Dragula I Live Here Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,478 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY	Aahhh one of those drivers...bet you have lost more races goofing around like that than you probably would have if you just dialed the car and raced your own side of the track...I get guys like that all the time in the other lane...Guess who ended up in the winners circle.... To each their own.. '70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9) '66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage '71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Dragula] #1567516 01/25/14 08:20 PM 01/25/14 08:20 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 977 Poulsbo, WA ChrisJohnston669 super stock
ChrisJohnston669 super stock Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 977 Poulsbo, WA	Nick. A lot of these guys will never get it!!!!!!! But it's fun to laugh at their responses! Cut a light. Dial it tight. Run that pig out the back!

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #1567517 01/25/14 08:26 PM 01/25/14 08:26 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,012 indiana M mcmopars super stock
mcmopars super stock M Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,012 indiana	magic?it that what you call it

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #1567518 01/25/14 09:21 PM 01/25/14 09:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Nick. A lot of these guys will never get it!!!!!!! But it's fun to laugh at their responses! Cut a light. Dial it tight. Run that pig out the back! so you condone locking the brakes up on the big end and coming out of the seat belts?

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Quicktree] #1567519 01/25/14 10:47 PM 01/25/14 10:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,423 Weatherford, Texas RapidusMaximus top fuel
RapidusMaximus top fuel Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,423 Weatherford, Texas	I know that may be tough to watch but I guarantee you the best bracket racers in the nation manage the stripe just like that, or close to it...get it in high gear and turn around and look for the opponent, I raced with Scotty Richardaon, his brother Edmond, Luke Bogaki, Tommy Phillips, both the Heffler brothers and if you think they are not turning around in the seat looking for you would be sadly mistaken...yes, if you kill the tree and tight dial (and can run it) you will be tough to beat...however...most serious bracket racers are "carrying" a few and WILL be turning around looking to see where you are so they can kill a few...if you are tight and on your dial you got 'em but...I won a couple of championships and alot of money turning around in the seat of my dragster and judging the opponent...there is an art to driving the stripe, when I started bracket racing I was a tight dialer, when I started winning I loosened the dial and started driving the stripe...just sayin, is there a right way or a wrong way maybe not, you just learn what it takes to win...imho. 1968 Plymouth GTX 1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318 2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: RapidusMaximus] #1567520 01/26/14 12:47 AM 01/26/14 12:47 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,982 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,982 MI, usa	I run a lot of tight dialers. If they hit it dead on and cut a great light they'll be tough to beat. On the other hand if I cut a light and take a narrow stripe I'm tough to beat. Had a guy tell me I was lucky when I beat him by .01 this year. I'll just let him keep thinking that. Doug

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Quicktree] #1567521 01/26/14 12:54 AM 01/26/14 12:54 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 977 Poulsbo, WA ChrisJohnston669 super stock
ChrisJohnston669 super stock Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 977 Poulsbo, WA	Quote: Quote: Nick. A lot of these guys will never get it!!!!!!! But it's fun to laugh at their responses! Cut a light. Dial it tight. Run that pig out the back! so you condone locking the brakes up on the big end and coming out of the seat belts? Haha I don't think I said anything about that did I. I am referring to finish line racing vs guys who make time runs every round.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #1567522 01/26/14 01:18 AM 01/26/14 01:18 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 494 Michigan B BigFish69 mopar
BigFish69 mopar B Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 494 Michigan

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: BigFish69] #1567523 01/26/14 01:30 AM 01/26/14 01:30 AM
Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,824 Wind Gap,Pa. S Sammy top fuel
Sammy top fuel S Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,824 Wind Gap,Pa.	Very animated to say the least.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Sammy] #1567524 01/26/14 01:53 AM 01/26/14 01:53 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,422 Pittsburgh PA Eric top fuel
Eric top fuel Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,422 Pittsburgh PA	I'll just say regardless of how he drives I guarantee he has gone more rounds than most of the racers on this board....myself included. 5.53 @ 125 1/8th on the launch control..more left in her!

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: onig] #1567525 01/26/14 04:19 AM 01/26/14 04:19 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 70 norcal J JLaSalle member
JLaSalle member J Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 70 norcal	Quote: Man, you spend more time looking to the side than looking where you are going. Looks like you are a trickster and playing games. Why not just run your race. Just asking. Are you the guy who breaks out as your opponent is sitting broke 5 ft off the line? I can't count how many times I've seen that.Baffles me every time. 1967 Coronet R/T 9.83 134mph. 470 cid st.6 heads 10x pro et track champion

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Eric] #1567526 01/26/14 07:23 AM 01/26/14 07:23 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: I'll just say regardless of how he drives I guarantee he has gone more rounds than most of the racers on this board....myself included. so what, it's not about winning or being good. you want to race him locking up the brakes on you? wish I have the video of someone I knew here hitting the wall at the stripe doing that.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Quicktree] #1567527 01/26/14 12:26 PM 01/26/14 12:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 70 norcal J JLaSalle member
JLaSalle member J Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 70 norcal	Quote: Quote: I'll just say regardless of how he drives I guarantee he has gone more rounds than most of the racers on this board....myself included. so what, it's not about winning or being good. you want to race him locking up the brakes on you? wish I have the video of someone I knew here hitting the wall at the stripe doing that. I'm sure Nick would say he got a little excited there and wishes it didn't happen and will hopefully learn from it.I don't know him personally so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt here instead of jumping him.That happened to me once at the end of the quarter and honestly scared me a little so needless to say it never came close to happening again.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: JLaSalle] #1567528 01/26/14 12:30 PM 01/26/14 12:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Quote: Quote: I'll just say regardless of how he drives I guarantee he has gone more rounds than most of the racers on this board....myself included. so what, it's not about winning or being good. you want to race him locking up the brakes on you? wish I have the video of someone I knew here hitting the wall at the stripe doing that. I'm sure Nick would say he got a little excited there and wishes it didn't happen and will hopefully learn from it.I don't know him personally so I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt here instead of jumping him.That happened to me once at the end of the quarter and honestly scared me a little so needless to say it never came close to happening again. could be I guess, I just see a pattern with seat belts and lack of safety. there is a car in the other lane he should be thinking about.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #1567529 01/26/14 02:09 PM 01/26/14 02:09 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 637 Kokomo,IN StripeHOG mopar
StripeHOG mopar Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 637 Kokomo,IN	Quote: Nick. A lot of these guys will never get it!!!!!!! But it's fun to laugh at their responses! Cut a light. Dial it tight. Run that pig out the back! LOL I agree if you don't smoke the fronts a couple times a year your probably not winning many races FYI the NHRA rule book states you are to be given a warning before being thrown out for excessive braking.... Andrew Brough D372 1969 Dodge Dart GTS 1.43 60'best 6.82 1/8 98mph "the light came on and I ran out of talent"

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: StripeHOG] #1567530 01/26/14 02:21 PM 01/26/14 02:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,128 Salt Lake City C camastomcat top fuel
camastomcat top fuel C Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,128 Salt Lake City	Quote: Quote: Nick. A lot of these guys will never get it!!!!!!! But it's fun to laugh at their responses! Cut a light. Dial it tight. Run that pig out the back! LOL I agree if you don't smoke the fronts a couple times a year your probably not winning many races FYI the NHRA rule book states you are to be given a warning before being thrown out for excessive braking.... It dangerous though, and although I know to win, you must drive the finish line, there are ways to do it safer. Also, I don't think he meant to do that.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: StripeHOG] #1567531 01/26/14 02:53 PM 01/26/14 02:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Quote: Nick. A lot of these guys will never get it!!!!!!! But it's fun to laugh at their responses! Cut a light. Dial it tight. Run that pig out the back! LOL I agree if you don't smoke the fronts a couple times a year your probably not winning many races FYI the NHRA rule book states you are to be given a warning before being thrown out for excessive braking.... a lot of tracks will throw you out first time for smoking the tires. it is dangerous whether it is not intentional or deliberate.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567532 01/26/14 03:04 PM 01/26/14 03:04 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,454 Glendora Ca. J Just-a-dart pro stock
Just-a-dart pro stock J Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,454 Glendora Ca.	There are 2 peddals and I can use them both at the stripe? (ha ha) Looks like you are having fun. Thanks for shaking this site up a little. "Just a Bracket car dressed up like a streetcar"

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Just-a-dart] #1567533 01/26/14 03:15 PM 01/26/14 03:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,401 Pa Hot 340 master
Hot 340 master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,401 Pa	That kind of screwing around doesnt scare me half as much as a soccer mom in a 5000 lb SUV with eyes on her phone going 80. But you pass them within inches everyday.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Hot 340] #1567534 01/26/14 04:19 PM 01/26/14 04:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 206 ohio prochamp enthusiast
prochamp enthusiast Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 206 ohio	hi nick,i agree you should have your belts on tighter cause ya never know when sh!t happens,especially when locken'em up.other than that I don't see anything new here.drive on brother.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: prochamp] #1567535 01/26/14 05:07 PM 01/26/14 05:07 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee master
dannysbee master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	Nick, Nick your our man, you can't do it nobody can. Goooo Nick. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: dannysbee] #1567536 01/26/14 07:18 PM 01/26/14 07:18 PM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,981 SE Michigan TS3303 top fuel
TS3303 top fuel Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,981 SE Michigan	I've never met Nick and he's probably a good guy but these type of things are why we now have a $200 collector tether rule. If you don't take safety into your own hands big brother will and everyone will complain about new rules and how they can't afford to race anymore.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: TS3303] #1567537 01/26/14 07:24 PM 01/26/14 07:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,290 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer Too Many Posts
tboomer Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,290 United Socialist States of Ame...	Isn't Nick the young fella we had to convince to wear a helmet some time ago? Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: tboomer] #1567538 01/26/14 09:55 PM 01/26/14 09:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,806 Wichita G GY3 master
GY3 master G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,806 Wichita	Two time track champ and some of you are grousing like a bunch of old women....

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: GY3] #1567539 01/26/14 10:11 PM 01/26/14 10:11 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA B G Racing master
B G Racing master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,910 Eighty Four, PA	I won't comment on Nick's wild driving style but Nick is a friend and good guy and comes from a great mopar racing family.We have raced for years with Nick, his dad,uncles and even his sister.The Bowman family are some of the toughest competition at any race.Good luck this year Nick and be safe Last edited by B G Racing; 01/26/14 10:12 PM.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: B G Racing] #1567540 01/26/14 10:48 PM 01/26/14 10:48 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 11,179 Atco NJ DJVCuda I Live Here
DJVCuda I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 11,179 Atco NJ	Another heavy hitter at PRP - AJ working the top end......

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: DJVCuda] #1567541 01/27/14 12:37 AM 01/27/14 12:37 AM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,379 MD Kevins493 top fuel
Kevins493 top fuel Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,379 MD	When you race against good racers that know how to drive the big end, dialing tight and trying to kill the tree works maybe 20% of the time. Anything goes wrong, and you're done. That's why racers have so many excuses. You won't see any smoke out of either of my cars at the top end but I can tell you that I'll at least be able to put myself in a position to win the round whether I was a bit late, it spun, whatever. The people that win the big races, the names you are all familiar with...they all understand that this is not so much racing as it is a big numbers game. A good driver can coach you into making a bigger mistake on the big end than he did on the starting line, or get inside a package that would have been hard to do by dialing hard. Heck, I've won whole events without even once taking the stripe. Just worked out that way, and I'll be the first to say my driving abilities don't hold a candle to the "hitters." I'm not saying lock them up or do something unsafe, but if you're looking straight ahead, be ready for someone like Nick to eat your lunch.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: GY3] #1567542 01/27/14 12:55 AM 01/27/14 12:55 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,290 United Socialist States of Ame... T tboomer Too Many Posts
tboomer Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,290 United Socialist States of Ame...	Quote: Two time track champ and some of you are grousing like a bunch of old women.... Who you calling an old woman..I have one track championship. How many do you have? Jerk. Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Kevins493] #1567543 01/27/14 01:15 AM 01/27/14 01:15 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA MrMopar95 OP Panhandler
MrMopar95 OP Panhandler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA	starting to get some feedback here I see, thanks to everyone with kind words. Quicktree, I just want you to know my dial is located on the windshield its been 11.5 and slower which allows lapbelt only, may not be a safe decision but its my decision and its legal. Sorry you feel my driving is incorrect. Nick Bowman 1970 Plymouth Duster - "Footbrake" Red-or-Dead 2X Pittsburgh Raceway Park Points Champion

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567544 01/27/14 07:00 AM 01/27/14 07:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: starting to get some feedback here I see, thanks to everyone with kind words. Quicktree, I just want you to know my dial is located on the windshield its been 11.5 and slower which allows lapbelt only, may not be a safe decision but its my decision and its legal. Sorry you feel my driving is incorrect. to be honest your seat belts don't bother me half as much as you locking the brakes. I don't want to see anything happen to you so don't get me wrong. you want to race with a lap belt thats your ass, but locking the brakes puts the other car at risk. BE CAREFUL an 11 second car can kill you.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Quicktree] #1567545 01/27/14 10:12 AM 01/27/14 10:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA MrMopar95 OP Panhandler
MrMopar95 OP Panhandler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA	I understand what your getting at and thanks for your concern but the car goes straight as an arrow when the fronts are locked up. I have expensive components that are maintained I am confident that myself and my opponent are safe. Some cars just aren't good for doing this, i have learned that by driving other peoples race cars. Even with excellent components and suspension some cars just aren't safe hitting the brakes that hard. Mine on the other hand does not get loose with the new Disk Brakes. Im just saying, watch me do it, there might be a cloud of smoke but i am never warned for getting dangerous or loose in my car. I will have to post a video for your later, and listen to the announcer after i smoke them... Nick Bowman 1970 Plymouth Duster - "Footbrake" Red-or-Dead 2X Pittsburgh Raceway Park Points Champion

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567546 01/27/14 12:06 PM 01/27/14 12:06 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,413 Newark,Ohio kissmyaspen pro stock
kissmyaspen pro stock Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,413 Newark,Ohio	Be Double O, Take Double O. Some of you guys really need to expand your racing experience and not just be a local guy.. go to a few big money races and just watch.. 79 Dodge Aspen 12.265 at 109.75 MPH 67 Satellite NSS/E 11.83 @ 110 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi 3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street. '07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567547 01/27/14 12:10 PM 01/27/14 12:10 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio C CHAPPER master
CHAPPER master C Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,410 Belpre,Ohio	Just curious, how do you keep tires balanced/not shaking, etc when they are flat-spotted from this treatment? If you like drag racing, support your local track.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: kissmyaspen] #1567548 01/27/14 12:57 PM 01/27/14 12:57 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,478 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY Dragula I Live Here
Dragula I Live Here Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,478 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY	Quote: Be Double O, Take Double O. Some of you guys really need to expand your racing experience and not just be a local guy.. go to a few big money races and just watch.. Come on down...If you think you got somthing I haven't seen.... '70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9) '66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage '71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Dragula] #1567549 01/27/14 01:05 PM 01/27/14 01:05 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 977 Poulsbo, WA ChrisJohnston669 super stock
ChrisJohnston669 super stock Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 977 Poulsbo, WA	Guys that hold numbers are easy to beat they say. Cut a better light and run the number they say. Oh you can do that 6-8x once or twice a year? Lol

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567550 01/27/14 01:05 PM 01/27/14 01:05 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida rickstershemi master
rickstershemi master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida	Quote: starting to get some feedback here I see, thanks to everyone with kind words. Quicktree, I just want you to know my dial is located on the windshield its been 11.5 and slower which allows lapbelt only, may not be a safe decision but its my decision and its legal. Sorry you feel my driving is incorrect. Good Job Nick......Really enjoyed the video....Best of luck this season....Scotty Richardson would be proud Whomp Whomp Whomp Rickster

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: CHAPPER] #1567551 01/27/14 03:02 PM 01/27/14 03:02 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 481 Cheswick, PA B Bob_Spelic mopar
Bob_Spelic mopar B Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 481 Cheswick, PA	Nick is one of the best racers out there. Like has been said before, nick is a feared competitor, foot braking in TOP is easy for this dude. If you are not looking, your just running a time run, your not racing. Bob Spelic 8013860-unertakeratPRP.jpg (74 downloads)

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Bob_Spelic] #1567552 01/27/14 03:20 PM 01/27/14 03:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington T Triple Threat master
Triple Threat master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,266 Renton Washington	Nice Video Nick. -Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: CHAPPER] #1567553 01/27/14 03:49 PM 01/27/14 03:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA MrMopar95 OP Panhandler
MrMopar95 OP Panhandler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA	Quote: Just curious, how do you keep tires balanced/not shaking, etc when they are flat-spotted from this treatment? Chapper- the first thing is that i bought radial tires for the front that WONT flat spot nearly as easy as a drag front would, almost takes years unless the tires dry out, my car is garage kept so that wont happen. the second thing is maintenance, i will have my balance checked on the fronts 2-3 times a year to be sure, this year i did it twice and only 1 of the two times was it off at all, a small margain the 2nd time they were checked, the first time they were still dead on... i have never noticed shaking ever. I have double adjustable control arms which should also be checked, alignment may not stay perfect after so many parks... with proper tools and my dads experience i am able to keep the front end in shape all year. Car comes home and in to the shop almost every week to be checked. I also test heavy braking on raceday to be sure everything sounds/feels good prior to going down the racetrack. thanks again to everyone chiming in with nice things to say. Any other ?'s Nick Bowman 1970 Plymouth Duster - "Footbrake" Red-or-Dead 2X Pittsburgh Raceway Park Points Champion

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic. [Re: Bob_Spelic] #1567554 01/27/14 03:56 PM 01/27/14 03:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas dannysbee master
dannysbee master Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,160 Texas	Nick has done a pretty good job of keeping the race forum informed. Hopefully he will receive all the recognition and praise he feels he deserves. Getting old just means you were smarter than some and luckier than others.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Dragula] #1567555 01/27/14 04:33 PM 01/27/14 04:33 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,413 Newark,Ohio kissmyaspen pro stock
kissmyaspen pro stock Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,413 Newark,Ohio	Quote: Quote: Be Double O, Take Double O. Some of you guys really need to expand your racing experience and not just be a local guy.. go to a few big money races and just watch.. Come on down...If you think you got somthing I haven't seen.... Wish I could travel farther. 79 Dodge Aspen 12.265 at 109.75 MPH 67 Satellite NSS/E 11.83 @ 110 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi 3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street. '07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: kissmyaspen] #1567556 01/27/14 04:39 PM 01/27/14 04:39 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 594 Sullivan, Ohio M Max Wedge Savoy mopar
Max Wedge Savoy mopar M Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 594 Sullivan, Ohio	Watching you pedal that sucker makes me cringe! I'd rather scrub the brakes a tad than thump that sucker 4 or 5 times. Nice job driving. If you ain't lookin, you ain't racin!

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Max Wedge Savoy] #1567557 01/27/14 08:39 PM 01/27/14 08:39 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA MrMopar95 OP Panhandler
MrMopar95 OP Panhandler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA	Quote: Watching you pedal that sucker makes me cringe! I'd rather scrub the brakes a tad than thump that sucker 4 or 5 times. Nice job driving. If you ain't lookin, you ain't racin! Believe me my dad hates the WHOMP WHOMP too and he showed me the crank clearance of my blown up crate engine, has ALOT of play when it should be typically .003 (he said thats the WHOMP WHOMP causing that LoL) I used to be a pedal scrubber and i still am sometimes i scrub sometimes i whomp sometimes i do both at the same time you just cant tell in the video but i find myself whomping more often it makes it easier to determine how much ET i have killed. Nick Bowman 1970 Plymouth Duster - "Footbrake" Red-or-Dead 2X Pittsburgh Raceway Park Points Champion

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: MrMopar95] #1567558 01/28/14 01:37 AM 01/28/14 01:37 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 316 Freeport, Pa W whiskeyrunner enthusiast
whiskeyrunner enthusiast W Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 316 Freeport, Pa	i guess no one would approve of the way i race either then nick hahah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynUwJO_TZ7c haters gonna hate...and load up sooner than we do! DUSTER CREW!

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: whiskeyrunner] #1567559 01/28/14 01:56 AM 01/28/14 01:56 AM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,379 MD Kevins493 top fuel
Kevins493 top fuel Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,379 MD	Quote: i guess no one would approve of the way i race either then nick hahah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynUwJO_TZ7c haters gonna hate...and load up sooner than we do! DUSTER CREW! Why is the smoke only after the finish line?

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Kevins493] #1567560 01/28/14 03:37 AM 01/28/14 03:37 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 977 Poulsbo, WA ChrisJohnston669 super stock
ChrisJohnston669 super stock Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 977 Poulsbo, WA	Quote: Quote: i guess no one would approve of the way i race either then nick hahah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynUwJO_TZ7c haters gonna hate...and load up sooner than we do! DUSTER CREW! Why is the smoke only after the finish line? The after dump lol

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Kevins493] #1567561 01/28/14 09:47 AM 01/28/14 09:47 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA MrMopar95 OP Panhandler
MrMopar95 OP Panhandler Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 254 PA	Quote: Quote: i guess no one would approve of the way i race either then nick hahah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynUwJO_TZ7c haters gonna hate...and load up sooner than we do! DUSTER CREW! Why is the smoke only after the finish line? Late park on the cone probably, or holding it down till absolutely sure that the race is over LoL Nick Bowman 1970 Plymouth Duster - "Footbrake" Red-or-Dead 2X Pittsburgh Raceway Park Points Champion

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: ChrisJohnston669] #1567562 01/28/14 01:50 PM 01/28/14 01:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,697 Renton Wa T topfueldart master
topfueldart master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,697 Renton Wa	Quote: Quote: Quote: i guess no one would approve of the way i race either then nick hahah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynUwJO_TZ7c haters gonna hate...and load up sooner than we do! DUSTER CREW! Why is the smoke only after the finish line? The after dump lol Only slightly less insulting than the after whomp lol... Nice driving Nick! 11.48 @ 120 with a 1.80 60' 318, stock 1.88 heads, stock 904, Pump Gas, 13 lbs of boost. 9.94 @ 134, 318 on pump gas, 14 lbs w/ Eddies, transbrake 727, 3600 lbs, 3.54 gear and 28's.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: topfueldart] #1567563 01/28/14 04:26 PM 01/28/14 04:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 691 COLUMBUS, OH W Whompin_Wedge mopar
Whompin_Wedge mopar W Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 691 COLUMBUS, OH	HAHA Love it.. Whompin aint easy! Casey

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Whompin_Wedge] #1567564 01/29/14 11:09 AM 01/29/14 11:09 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 21,066 in a cattle trailer down by th... G Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 21,066 in a cattle trailer down by th...	Just be the faster car then you don't have to worry about all that turning around and crap. "Come get your wife" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Front and rear disc and hydroboost conversion. 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Guitar Jones] #1567565 01/29/14 01:10 PM 01/29/14 01:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida rickstershemi master
rickstershemi master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida	Quote: Just be the faster car then you don't have to worry about all that turning around and crap. Doesn't matter how fast you are....you still need a ball bearing neck at the top end.... Rickster

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: rickstershemi] #1567566 01/29/14 01:16 PM 01/29/14 01:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 21,066 in a cattle trailer down by th... G Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 21,066 in a cattle trailer down by th...	Quote: Quote: Just be the faster car then you don't have to worry about all that turning around and crap. Doesn't matter how fast you are....you still need a ball bearing neck at the top end.... Rickster Sure you still need to drive the stripe but it's much easier when the race is in front of you instead of behind you. Much easier to judge too. "Come get your wife" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Front and rear disc and hydroboost conversion. 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Guitar Jones] #1567567 01/29/14 03:51 PM 01/29/14 03:51 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 691 COLUMBUS, OH W Whompin_Wedge mopar
Whompin_Wedge mopar W Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 691 COLUMBUS, OH	Quote: Just be the faster car then you don't have to worry about all that turning around and crap. Well thats easier said than done. He races against dragsters too... Casey

Re: Nick Bowman Top End Magic [Re: Whompin_Wedge] #1567568 01/29/14 04:03 PM 01/29/14 04:03 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 21,066 in a cattle trailer down by th... G Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 21,066 in a cattle trailer down by th...	Quote: Quote: Just be the faster car then you don't have to worry about all that turning around and crap. Well thats easier said than done. He races against dragsters too... Casey Yeah I know, pick your class and build your car to run at the bottom of it. I won a lot of races and a track championship running in the 10 flat and up foot brake class. "Come get your wife" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Front and rear disc and hydroboost conversion. 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Page 1 of 4

1

2

3

4

Moderated by Al_Alguire, Hotwheelsjr, moparts, not_a_charger, RangerDan440, tboomer

Hop To

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.1