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All our competitors had very sharp knives 1st Round .002 .008 .010 .010 In that order My .015 was my best and not good enough (.002 Loss ) We were amazed to see the number of Spectators = More than I have seen at a Division Race for a long long time!! Our pit had people seriously interested and engaged going thru all day long and we enjoyed that for a change!
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A lot of us don't miss the RA IV car.
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Forgive me, but I can't help being curious about that statement.
Since I don't know any of you guys, I have to wonder if it's because you don't like Pontiac powered Pontiacs ? Or you think the car was illegal ? Or you don't like Scott Burton ? I've read where people posted that the Burtons are real nice people. So, I assume that's not the reason. At big races, the car was not the quickest car in B/SA, recently. Looks like the last time it was at the US Nats, in 2015, there were at least 4 B/SA cars quicker, including yours. https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2015#indextop Since then, some B/SA cars ran in the 9's, & several ran 10.0?. So, I assume the quicker B/SA competitors were not afraid of a heads-up run with the Pontiac. https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2018#indextop But, Scott did go rounds & win some races, with the car. Noticed Scott is still racing in Stock, but now driving a 2010 Ford. So, is he more accepted now that he's not driving an old Pontiac ? https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2020#indextop Just from reading the posts here, it seems that most have pretty good comradery with MOST fellow competitors, UNLESS they think(or know) they are cheating. I have no idea which cars are legal & which are not, nor who the good guys are vs the bad apples. So, just so I'll know, please explain the reason for your statement. Thanks ! Last edited by oldskool; 06-21-2020 at 06:46 PM. |
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06-22-2020, 11:03 AM | #15 |
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Here's the best pics I have of "Grimace".
https://www.facebook.com/BradleyJBur...8059424410773/ Would appreciate some good ones from the track, if anybody has 'em. |
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Thanks for the picture. The video was short, but cool. I knew Diane had a car, but had never seen it. Thank You.
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Ron,
if you're referring to Larry's post that oldskool was questioning... im 99% sure that had nothing to do with the Burton's themselves... I don't want to put words in his mouth but the way I read it he is just glad not to see that particular Pontiac in the other lane any more... it was fast and Scott is a good driver.. He will probably have the same sentiment about the Mustang Scott now drives, but wont ever have to worry about class.. unless his new challenger falls in the same class.. JMO... maybe Larry will jump in and clarify a statement that I'm guessing has been read wayy wrong by oldskool Brad |
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The Burton Family is one of the nicest people you will find at the track; they are also hard working, very competitive and love the sport.
Hard working and competitive people, in addition to winning, will always bring fear to others in a good way. Larry likes to joke, and like many others that race in B/SA, they were glad to see the car gone. As regards to Scott, he is a Ford guy at heart, he used to race a Ford and he is really enjoying his current ride very much. Yes, he also drove Angela Bushmaker's car at one time too. |
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It is nearly impossible for my son and I not to
like the Burtons. They always have a ready smile and take the time to say hello and chat. Extraordinary drivers and outstanding mechanical talents! They are always gentleman and unfailingly fair in all our racing interactions with them = "Win or Lose".
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