Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? - Page 4

jdfpam · 12-09-2008, 11:19 PM

I think this is really cool. I remember back in the late 90's when I was running NMCA and Arlen Vanke came to a few races running a 65 NSS Hemi car. He brought a lot of exposure and interest to the class, and I don't think that he has near the following that Garlits does. There I was in my early 20's getting to race against a living legend. I still remember, raced him twice and he went red against me both times. Maybe it is silly, but I will always remember that. I am sure that a lot of people will get to experience a similiar feeling this coming year. Will be fun to watch.

Jeff Day
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Michael Beard · 12-10-2008, 10:07 AM

Jim Bailey was a stout runner in IHRA Top Fuel. I'm sure he could tell you himself how much fun Stock is! His A/SA Dodge is immaculate. (There's a pic on his website, www.finishedracing.com)

BTW, I thought it was really cool when world-renowned Stock Eliminator driver/builder Billy Nees came to Beaver Springs for a bracket race. After a few cussings, he took me under his wing and got me started in Stock.

FLEMING · 12-10-2008, 02:05 PM

A few years a go I drove a friends stocker at a couple pro am races.. It was neat to make a time run with jim bailey..(friends dont have to know it was in a stocker and not a top fooler).. LOL

Be neat to see big daddy in a stocker, be even neater to see him win in one..

Bruce Noland · 12-10-2008, 02:34 PM

Michael,

A few cussings! That's all you got? Billy must have gone easy on ya!

Back to the thread at hand. I wonder how they will pit Don Garlits if he does race one of these cars. Doesn't seem like they could pit him in the Sportsman pits because of the fans.

Eric Merryfield · 12-10-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

Michael,

A few cussings! That's all you got? Billy must have gone easy on ya!

Back to the thread at hand. I wonder how they will pit Don Garlits if he does race one of these cars. Doesn't seem like they could pit him in the Sportsman pits because of the fans.

Good point. He also might be one of the older stocker/superstocker's @ 77 going on 40, which is inspiring to say the least.

Jim Kaekel · 12-10-2008, 02:58 PM

I've heard a rumor about Jim Bailey going after a new Challenger as well. It would be a cool to see a couple of ex-Top Fuel racers (Big Daddy & JB) going at it in a heads-up, class run-off. Sorry Big daddy, but my money's on Jim!

Bud Lefevre · 12-10-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

I've heard a rumor about Jim Bailey going after a new Challenger as well. It would be a cool to see a couple of ex-Top Fuel racers (Big Daddy & JB) going at it in a heads-up, class run-off. Sorry Big daddy, but my money's on Jim!

MATCH RACING Stockers ?

Myron Piatek · 12-10-2008, 10:03 PM

A couple of Top Fuel racers? Better watch 'em at fuel check! lol

bill dedman · 12-10-2008, 10:11 PM

>>>"Better watch 'em at fuel check! lol"<<<

and THAT'S more truth than poetry.... lol!

Bill

bill dedman · 12-11-2008, 02:59 AM

Well, you might, if one of them puts you on the trailer....

12-09-2008, 11:19 PM	#31
jdfpam Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? I think this is really cool. I remember back in the late 90's when I was running NMCA and Arlen Vanke came to a few races running a 65 NSS Hemi car. He brought a lot of exposure and interest to the class, and I don't think that he has near the following that Garlits does. There I was in my early 20's getting to race against a living legend. I still remember, raced him twice and he went red against me both times. Maybe it is silly, but I will always remember that. I am sure that a lot of people will get to experience a similiar feeling this coming year. Will be fun to watch. Jeff Day #3731

12-10-2008, 10:07 AM	#32
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? Jim Bailey was a stout runner in IHRA Top Fuel. I'm sure he could tell you himself how much fun Stock is! His A/SA Dodge is immaculate. (There's a pic on his website, www.finishedracing.com) BTW, I thought it was really cool when world-renowned Stock Eliminator driver/builder Billy Nees came to Beaver Springs for a bracket race. After a few cussings, he took me under his wing and got me started in Stock. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 12-10-2008 at 10:10 AM.

12-10-2008, 02:05 PM	#33
FLEMING Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 262 Likes: 48 Liked 54 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? A few years a go I drove a friends stocker at a couple pro am races.. It was neat to make a time run with jim bailey..(friends dont have to know it was in a stocker and not a top fooler).. LOL Be neat to see big daddy in a stocker, be even neater to see him win in one..

12-10-2008, 02:34 PM	#34
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? Michael, A few cussings! That's all you got? Billy must have gone easy on ya! Back to the thread at hand. I wonder how they will pit Don Garlits if he does race one of these cars. Doesn't seem like they could pit him in the Sportsman pits because of the fans. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

12-10-2008, 02:58 PM	#36
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 534 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? I've heard a rumor about Jim Bailey going after a new Challenger as well. It would be a cool to see a couple of ex-Top Fuel racers (Big Daddy & JB) going at it in a heads-up, class run-off. Sorry Big daddy, but my money's on Jim! __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

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Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? A couple of Top Fuel racers? Better watch 'em at fuel check! lol __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

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bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? >>>"Better watch 'em at fuel check! lol"<<< and THAT'S more truth than poetry.... lol! Bill __________________ Bill

12-11-2008, 02:59 AM	#40
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? Well, you might, if one of them puts you on the trailer.... __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 12-11-2008 at 05:36 AM.