Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this weekend?

bigshow2966 · 02-16-2009, 02:23 AM

The sad part is that we saw the introduction of the "Drag Pak" car at Vegas 2 years ago and it still is not anywhere to be found.

Ford announced their package 4 months ago and already have a National Event win.

I'm just sayin'....................

bill dedman · 02-16-2009, 04:41 AM

>>>"already have a National Event win."<<<

Not too hard to do when NHRA "awards" you a HP factor that is straight out of the Twilight Zone...

dwydendorf · 02-16-2009, 09:49 AM

Can you explain how the horsepower factor came into play, when there were no heads up runs, and eliminations are a bracket race?

bill dedman · 02-16-2009, 02:22 PM

It didn't. But, it might have... and, that's the rub. Can you guarantee it won't be involved in any heads up runs for the rest of the year?

THAT is the problem... No, it didn't matter at this particular race, but it surely could have. Can YOU explain how the NHRA tech department can be so naive as to "buy" the number that Ford suggested?

I can, but I won't.... not the place.

bigshow2966 · 02-17-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bill dedman

>>>"already have a National Event win."<<<

Not too hard to do when NHRA "awards" you a HP factor that is straight out of the Twilight Zone...

I did not see where John had any heads-up runs. The man flat out drove the car with some pretty good lights and good dialing. Sour grapes is what I hear from you sir.

bill dedman · 02-18-2009, 03:35 AM

John Calvert is a very good driver. What's that got to do with he fact that his car is seriously under-factored and you're apparently afraid to use your real name when you post? Obfuscation and paranoia is what I hear from you.

bigshow2966 · 02-18-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bill dedman

John Calvert is a very good driver. What's that got to do with he fact that his car is seriously under-factored and you're apparently afraid to use your real name when you post? Obfuscation and paranoia is what I hear from you.

First time out with the car, only car in class, no heads-up runs, pretty good on the tree and dialed very well all through the eliminator that lasted for days.

What's the factor got to do with it at all at this time? It's not like there is any bogus GM factors out there, or any other Ford or Chrysler for that matter. He's already in A/S, where else you want him to go? Will this be the first combination to ever be refactored after the first race?

John did a great job and Mopar is still nowhere to be found. Ford got cars into the hands of real racers, not some worn-out fuel driver who will show the car a couple times and put it in his museum.

Why should I be paranoid? I'm just giving John/Ford their due, unlike you who seems jealous that John got another win.

Dennis Schumers
LaGrange Park, IL
708/254-3761
NHRA #331K

Good enough for ya?

Jim Bailey · 02-18-2009, 05:58 PM

Dennis, HEY,Hey,hey, EASY on the worn out old Fuel Drivers!!!! (laughing)

bigshow2966 · 02-19-2009, 05:43 PM

Lol!!!!!!!!!

mike raddish · 02-20-2009, 12:37 AM

Giving big daddy a stock car to race against the nhra stock pros is like taking a bean shooter on a grizzly bear hunt. Absolutely no stock class experience, reactions of a 75 year old and the stamina of a worn out old man. Who thought this would work? Oh i forgot ,the same people that are running ma mopar into the ground. Ford put their reputation along with their factory race cars in the right peoples hands. Is that wrong? Chrysler will take their race car to safety clinics and car shows while Ford kicks everyones butt with the best drivers available. GM is in the same boat as Chrysler. "Hey, lets sit over here in the shade and talk about how good we used to do on Sundays". Ford put their money where their mouth is. The carnage has just begun.

02-16-2009, 02:23 AM	#1
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 654 Likes: 675 Liked 180 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week The sad part is that we saw the introduction of the "Drag Pak" car at Vegas 2 years ago and it still is not anywhere to be found. Ford announced their package 4 months ago and already have a National Event win. I'm just sayin'....................

02-16-2009, 04:41 AM	#2
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week >>>"already have a National Event win."<<< Not too hard to do when NHRA "awards" you a HP factor that is straight out of the Twilight Zone... __________________ Bill

02-16-2009, 02:22 PM	#4
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week It didn't. But, it might have... and, that's the rub. Can you guarantee it won't be involved in any heads up runs for the rest of the year? THAT is the problem... No, it didn't matter at this particular race, but it surely could have. Can YOU explain how the NHRA tech department can be so naive as to "buy" the number that Ford suggested? I can, but I won't.... not the place. __________________ Bill

02-18-2009, 03:35 AM	#6
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week John Calvert is a very good driver. What's that got to do with he fact that his car is seriously under-factored and you're apparently afraid to use your real name when you post? Obfuscation and paranoia is what I hear from you. __________________ Bill

02-18-2009, 05:58 PM	#8
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week Dennis, HEY,Hey,hey, EASY on the worn out old Fuel Drivers!!!! (laughing)

02-16-2009, 09:49 AM	#3
dwydendorf Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 162 Likes: 251 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week Can you explain how the horsepower factor came into play, when there were no heads up runs, and eliminations are a bracket race? __________________ ss/gt 93 t-bird

02-19-2009, 05:43 PM	#9
bigshow2966 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 654 Likes: 675 Liked 180 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week Lol!!!!!!!!!

02-20-2009, 12:37 AM	#10
mike raddish Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: mogadore Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week Giving big daddy a stock car to race against the nhra stock pros is like taking a bean shooter on a grizzly bear hunt. Absolutely no stock class experience, reactions of a 75 year old and the stamina of a worn out old man. Who thought this would work? Oh i forgot ,the same people that are running ma mopar into the ground. Ford put their reputation along with their factory race cars in the right peoples hands. Is that wrong? Chrysler will take their race car to safety clinics and car shows while Ford kicks everyones butt with the best drivers available. GM is in the same boat as Chrysler. "Hey, lets sit over here in the shade and talk about how good we used to do on Sundays". Ford put their money where their mouth is. The carnage has just begun.