Going Fast

John DiBartolomeo · 11-11-2020, 08:47 AM

...to quote that famous race car driver Ricky Bobby in the 2006 movie Talladega Nights, “I wanna go fast.”

https://dragracingedge.com/the-blog/going-fast/

NHRA3106 · 11-11-2020, 09:06 AM

Just thought I would let you know that I really enjoy reading the blogs/articles that you write. Thanks so much for sharing!

Kevin

Jack Matyas · 11-11-2020, 11:26 AM

Johnny - Good read for sure .And I felt the same way this past weekend at the recent Stock/SuperStock combo race at Atco.First round my car hooked hard and I knew it was going to be a 'fast pass' - and like you I got into the sevens ( but mine was 7.69 @1000') and I really hated to lift and blip but I knew I was going to run out ( and did) .The feeling of a fast pass is always going to be there .........

GEORGE PETERSON · 11-11-2020, 12:12 PM

To me, "going fast" means squeezing all of the performance possible out of your combination. Unfortunately, sportsman racing has been dumbed-down ( as Ed Wright would say) to the point that "going fast" now has little to do with lighting up "that little bulb".

Rich Biebel · 11-11-2020, 02:07 PM

Many people, racers included will often say "dragsters are boring" and especially running S/C.....but strap some of these folks that say that into one and turn it loose and their opinion might change.

I mostly run S/C but occasionally let it fly and it gets my attention......real quick.....and undoubtedly feels good after a few hits....and usually puts a smile on my face.....

11-11-2020, 08:47 AM	#1
John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,282 Times in 159 Posts	Going Fast ...to quote that famous race car driver Ricky Bobby in the 2006 movie Talladega Nights, “I wanna go fast.” https://dragracingedge.com/the-blog/going-fast/ __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com Last edited by John DiBartolomeo; 11-11-2020 at 08:48 AM. Reason: word change

11-11-2020, 09:06 AM	#2
NHRA3106 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway, KY Posts: 154 Likes: 21 Liked 143 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Going Fast Just thought I would let you know that I really enjoy reading the blogs/articles that you write. Thanks so much for sharing! Kevin

11-11-2020, 11:26 AM	#3
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,046 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Going Fast Johnny - Good read for sure .And I felt the same way this past weekend at the recent Stock/SuperStock combo race at Atco.First round my car hooked hard and I knew it was going to be a 'fast pass' - and like you I got into the sevens ( but mine was 7.69 @1000') and I really hated to lift and blip but I knew I was going to run out ( and did) .The feeling of a fast pass is always going to be there ......... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

11-11-2020, 12:12 PM	#4
GEORGE PETERSON Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 42 Likes: 31 Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Going Fast To me, "going fast" means squeezing all of the performance possible out of your combination. Unfortunately, sportsman racing has been dumbed-down ( as Ed Wright would say) to the point that "going fast" now has little to do with lighting up "that little bulb".

11-11-2020, 02:07 PM	#5
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Going Fast Many people, racers included will often say "dragsters are boring" and especially running S/C.....but strap some of these folks that say that into one and turn it loose and their opinion might change. I mostly run S/C but occasionally let it fly and it gets my attention......real quick.....and undoubtedly feels good after a few hits....and usually puts a smile on my face..... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R