Is this the 1st 8 second Stocker ? - Page 2

ALMACK · 04-13-2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Carr

Bobby DeArmond made the first 9 second Stock run at Mission BC May 6, 2001. I believe on the tape "4 Days In May", Jim Waldo made the comment that it was (if I recall correctly), "23 years to the day that I made the first 10 second Stock run at Seatle".

If so, then it was 1978.

It took less than half the amount of time to break the 8 sec. barrier as it did the 9 second.

First 10 sec. Stocker : May 06, 1978
First 9 sec. Stocker : May 06, 2001
First 8 sec. Stocker : April 13, 2012

SSGN · 04-13-2012, 01:42 PM

Interesting ,Congrats on setting a new record.

Kevin

Dave Casey · 04-13-2012, 02:28 PM

A couple important points not to be missed

Don has consistantly run fast and done it with a stick in the car. He doesn't hold back , give the guy Lots of credit for that, I suspect if he ran that car with an automatic flat out all the time like he does, his fellow competitors would have his picture on a dart board in their trailers. It is a true testament to his hard work that he kept the car stuck all the way down the track. 8.90's on a 9 inch tire is very impressive.

In respect to the previous barrier brakers, Bobby DeArmond and Jim Waldo, they did it in A/SA and A/S which are 8 lbs weight breaks, which at the time were the fastest classes in stock. Don is in AA/S which is a 6.5lb weight break, if Don could run A/S he would need to weigh 700+ lbs more than he does in AA/S

I mean no disrespect to Don, his accomplishment is more than noteworthy, and we need more racers like him. I hope he gets some "first in the eights" tee shirts made, I'll take one

cicero819 · 04-13-2012, 03:41 PM

Congratulation to Don Fezell 8.954 also big pat on the back to Steve Szupka for his 11.258 on a 12.30 index for I/SA . CR

Arnold Greene · 04-13-2012, 04:48 PM

Speed was 153.88. Much more left with clutch and tranny tuning. Heard the motor was de-tuned, as well.

Mike Fuller · 04-13-2012, 05:46 PM

You knew this was going to happen as soon as the 6.0 class was added.
I believe this will cause all of the stockers to be caged as part of the saftey requirements. Maybe even 32/5 pants and jacket. I am planning for it.

I still have to congratulate Don. He is one who works on his car and doesn't hold much back. Makes me want to own one.

Chris. What do think he would run with one of your motors?

Tony Curcio · 04-13-2012, 05:56 PM

Congratulations Mr. Fezell. Always going for #1.

Bob Bender · 04-13-2012, 06:00 PM

Great Job Don, Wow is that fast. I remember when the Rasier gang went 10.99 in A/S in the 70`s. Thought that was quick.

04-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#2
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 647 Likes: 132 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Is this the 1st 8 second Stocker ? Interesting ,Congrats on setting a new record. Kevin Last edited by SSGN; 04-13-2012 at 01:45 PM.

04-13-2012, 02:28 PM	#3
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,205 Likes: 233 Liked 804 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Is this the 1st 8 second Stocker ? A couple important points not to be missed Don has consistantly run fast and done it with a stick in the car. He doesn't hold back , give the guy Lots of credit for that, I suspect if he ran that car with an automatic flat out all the time like he does, his fellow competitors would have his picture on a dart board in their trailers. It is a true testament to his hard work that he kept the car stuck all the way down the track. 8.90's on a 9 inch tire is very impressive. In respect to the previous barrier brakers, Bobby DeArmond and Jim Waldo, they did it in A/SA and A/S which are 8 lbs weight breaks, which at the time were the fastest classes in stock. Don is in AA/S which is a 6.5lb weight break, if Don could run A/S he would need to weigh 700+ lbs more than he does in AA/S I mean no disrespect to Don, his accomplishment is more than noteworthy, and we need more racers like him. I hope he gets some "first in the eights" tee shirts made, I'll take one __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

04-13-2012, 03:41 PM	#4
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Is this the 1st 8 second Stocker ? Congratulation to Don Fezell 8.954 also big pat on the back to Steve Szupka for his 11.258 on a 12.30 index for I/SA . CR

04-13-2012, 04:48 PM	#5
Arnold Greene Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 136 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is this the 1st 8 second Stocker ? Speed was 153.88. Much more left with clutch and tranny tuning. Heard the motor was de-tuned, as well. __________________ Arnold Greene IHRA/NHRA 2420 A/S, B/S

04-13-2012, 05:46 PM	#6
Mike Fuller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 953 Likes: 575 Liked 203 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Is this the 1st 8 second Stocker ? You knew this was going to happen as soon as the 6.0 class was added. I believe this will cause all of the stockers to be caged as part of the saftey requirements. Maybe even 32/5 pants and jacket. I am planning for it. I still have to congratulate Don. He is one who works on his car and doesn't hold much back. Makes me want to own one. Chris. What do think he would run with one of your motors? __________________ Mike Fuller 396 STK 3961 SS

04-13-2012, 05:56 PM	#7
Tony Curcio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 271 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Is this the 1st 8 second Stocker ? Congratulations Mr. Fezell. Always going for #1. __________________ Tony Curcio 1860 STK

04-13-2012, 06:00 PM	#8
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,737 Likes: 1,601 Liked 460 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Is this the 1st 8 second Stocker ? Great Job Don, Wow is that fast. I remember when the Rasier gang went 10.99 in A/S in the 70`s. Thought that was quick. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

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