What class to start? - Page 2

Jason Oldfield · 11-04-2008, 11:05 PM

Why don't you run the truck in S/G to get it sorted out and let the kid get his feet wet in the Mustang in S/St???

Just a thought...

Freddie · 11-05-2008, 07:58 AM

Jason, we have thought about that, and letting him get some bracket time in the truck this year. The truck was built for him its what he wanted, I am considering racing the Altered myself this comming year.

For right now our plans seem to be leaning towards me in the Altered him in the Mustang till the truck is finished. Then he will switch to the truck, and we will convert the Mustang into a Drag Radial heads up car.

CBS · 11-05-2008, 09:16 AM

I'm liking your enthusiasm.....we need that this time of year....3 cars.... new classes.....

I'm sure you can get any answer you might need on this board.......

CBS

Freddie · 11-05-2008, 09:39 AM

CBS, thanks I have always gotten good advice from here. I have taken too long to get back to racing and seems like I am having to learn it all over again. I spent the last few years getting the kids on the track and going consistantly. Now my oldest son is 18 and ready for a full size car, its time for me to get back into racing more. I have to tell you trying to run 2 Jr's alone is hard enough trying to run my car too was too much.

Jason Oldfield · 11-05-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBS

I'm liking your enthusiasm.....we need that this time of year....3 cars.... new classes.....

CBS

Yeah, with ridiculous entry fees, a laughable payout, lame pit parking, dumb electronics...what did I forget?

NHRA sucks...IHRA sucks...NMCA sucks...ADRL sucks.

The TNT Super Series is pretty good though...

H.A.A.C. Racing · 11-05-2008, 03:56 PM

Hey Jason,

Someone piss in your fruit loops this morning?

Eddie Arnold Jr. · 11-05-2008, 04:34 PM

Freddie,,,

I like your approach of letting your son get his feet wet at 10:90 first ,,,, the racing is just as competitive in S/ST as S/G ,,,, the difference is the MPH , when something goes wrong , seat time and driving experence will get you through most situations without getting hurt and/or wrecking ,,,,,,, I've seen GOOD young drivers get in a lot of trouble when something goes wrong , car comes around , other driver crossing line ,liquids on track , hard braking on the big end , engine failures etc......

I also like your enthusiasm and fresh attitude ,,,, some time I think we whine so much that we forget how forunate we are that we can particpate in this sport !!!

Colorful Racer

Freddie · 11-05-2008, 05:13 PM

Eddie: man I have been chomping at the bit lately to get back at it. I used to run nothing but NHRA divisionals and nationals, but when the kids started commingm, and the business took off I had to get out of it. Kids are now grown, Business has been closed and sold off the parts, and it has only taken us three years to get our youngest in winning form in his Jr., the 18 yr old has held his own this year in brackets, and I did ok with some index classes. But I still miss the big races, just the fun of being there with your car, making your run down the track and hopefully getting a win light or two. I really enjoyed all the hospitality we have been shown from other racer who we have met in the past three years of getting back to it, it has shown me why I love this sport soo much.

Jason Oldfield · 11-06-2008, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H.A.A.C. Racing

Hey Jason,

Someone piss in your fruit loops this morning?

Nah...I was only playing with Rock to see if I could get him riled up...

CBS · 11-06-2008, 10:20 AM

and I didn't even respond....

11-04-2008, 11:05 PM	#11
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What class to start? Why don't you run the truck in S/G to get it sorted out and let the kid get his feet wet in the Mustang in S/St??? Just a thought... __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

11-05-2008, 07:58 AM	#12
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? Jason, we have thought about that, and letting him get some bracket time in the truck this year. The truck was built for him its what he wanted, I am considering racing the Altered myself this comming year. For right now our plans seem to be leaning towards me in the Altered him in the Mustang till the truck is finished. Then he will switch to the truck, and we will convert the Mustang into a Drag Radial heads up car. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

11-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#13
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? I'm liking your enthusiasm.....we need that this time of year....3 cars.... new classes..... I'm sure you can get any answer you might need on this board....... CBS

11-05-2008, 09:39 AM	#14
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? CBS, thanks I have always gotten good advice from here. I have taken too long to get back to racing and seems like I am having to learn it all over again. I spent the last few years getting the kids on the track and going consistantly. Now my oldest son is 18 and ready for a full size car, its time for me to get back into racing more. I have to tell you trying to run 2 Jr's alone is hard enough trying to run my car too was too much. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

11-05-2008, 03:56 PM	#16
H.A.A.C. Racing Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 320 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What class to start? Hey Jason, Someone piss in your fruit loops this morning?

11-05-2008, 04:34 PM	#17
Eddie Arnold Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solon , Ohio Posts: 257 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What class to start? Freddie,,, I like your approach of letting your son get his feet wet at 10:90 first ,,,, the racing is just as competitive in S/ST as S/G ,,,, the difference is the MPH , when something goes wrong , seat time and driving experence will get you through most situations without getting hurt and/or wrecking ,,,,,,, I've seen GOOD young drivers get in a lot of trouble when something goes wrong , car comes around , other driver crossing line ,liquids on track , hard braking on the big end , engine failures etc...... I also like your enthusiasm and fresh attitude ,,,, some time I think we whine so much that we forget how forunate we are that we can particpate in this sport !!! Colorful Racer __________________ Eddie Arnold Jr. 3934 SC, SG

11-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#18
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? Eddie: man I have been chomping at the bit lately to get back at it. I used to run nothing but NHRA divisionals and nationals, but when the kids started commingm, and the business took off I had to get out of it. Kids are now grown, Business has been closed and sold off the parts, and it has only taken us three years to get our youngest in winning form in his Jr., the 18 yr old has held his own this year in brackets, and I did ok with some index classes. But I still miss the big races, just the fun of being there with your car, making your run down the track and hopefully getting a win light or two. I really enjoyed all the hospitality we have been shown from other racer who we have met in the past three years of getting back to it, it has shown me why I love this sport soo much. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

11-06-2008, 10:20 AM	#20
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What class to start? and I didn't even respond....