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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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theres nothing obvious,
I guess he wasn't watching the same race everyone else was... 
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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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09/07/09 05:30 PM
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At least when KJ was laying down for Warren they were up front about it.
I understand the motive for it...there is a lot of money involved. But, the fans pay, at an NHRA event now, big bucks for a ticket. And, watching someone throw a race is not what they pay to see. Force obviously threw this one.
I don't know how NHRA can do anything about it.....how could you possibly prove it beyond doubt?
"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: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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09/07/09 05:31 PM
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And the NHRA just turns its back again.......Very obvious Force took a dive!
theres nothing obvious, the last 2 fuelers got out of the grove and smoked the tires before him. the tune up was the same as before they checked. so it's speculation.
Yeah, speculation like we had in pro stock back in the mid 90's? 
Stevie Wonder could see he took a dive.
 I would expect nothing less from you. again like back then you have nothing but speculation
Yeah, OK Tony.
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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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09/07/09 05:32 PM
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At least when KJ was laying down for Warren they were up front about it.
I understand the motive for it...there is a lot of money involved. But, the fans pay, at an NHRA event now, big bucks for a ticket. And, watching someone throw a race is not what they pay to see. Force obviously threw this one.
I don't know how NHRA can do anything about it.....how could you possibly prove it beyond doubt?
Remember when KJ was holding that sign that said "at least I still have a job"?
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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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That is one of the reasons that I don't even attend NHRA National events anymore. I was at every Indy from 1967 through 1992, and you could see this coming.
It isn't the sport I grew to love in the sixties.
"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: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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09/07/09 05:34 PM
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That's a sad state of drag racing if it's moved away from racing to entertainment. Maybe they should present John with a really HUGE BELT with fake diamonds glued to a plate sized buckle? 
it's been that way for years. this is fun the final will be even better 
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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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09/07/09 05:36 PM
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That is one of the reasons that I don't even attend NHRA National events anymore. I was at every Indy from 1967 through 1992, and you could see this coming.
It isn't the sport I grew to love in the sixties.
Same here. Unless I get free tickets I won't go.
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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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Tony had the chance aswell and screwed his brother outta gettin in the chase. TOO BAD
No he raced his brother outta the chance not gift wrapped it to him. BIG difference IMO... 
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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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That is one of the reasons that I don't even attend NHRA National events anymore. I was at every Indy from 1967 through 1992, and you could see this coming.
It isn't the sport I grew to love in the sixties.
The difference is that normal, everyday working folk sold their souls to race back then. Now it's just a matter of who the oil company, beer company, car manufacturer or oil sheik picks to run their junk.
I was in a meeting when Eddie Hills name was brought up as a possible shoe for the Mopar topfuel team. He was denied that chance because they didn't like his beard and thought Tommy Johnson Jr looked more "GQ" and presentable. It's not about racing people, it's about marketing and big money. Grass roots drag racing like Steve remembers has been dead for a long time in the NHRA.
I was going to attend the US Nats, but decided to watch the heads-up race at Milan. I miss not seeing the Hemi car shootout, but the racing at Milan was great and cost a LOT less money.
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Re: Tony Pedregon says it like it is...........
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Who cares? I fully expect a driver to throw a race to get a team mate in the NASCRAP inspired "Chase", especially if it doesn't keep him out. It happens in all types of racing with multi car teams, ever watch F1? They need to scrap the whole stupid "chase" (or what ever they call it) that goes for NASCRAP too
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