On the brakes !

Bob Pagano · 03-29-2009, 11:41 AM

Looking at et and mph at Houston it looks like some headsup races are being run to who ever is ahead at the 1000 ft mark wins in an effort to for go HP on Monday. Anyone else notice ?

Alan Roehrich · 03-29-2009, 11:58 AM

Surprised?

Anyone with an old school car is saving their combination these days. If they're smart.

tpoh815 · 03-29-2009, 12:10 PM

I refer to them as "Smart Racers"!

Ron Ortiz · 03-29-2009, 12:15 PM

I refer it to THAT SUCKS, BORING.

Why not just change from 1320 to 1000, oh I know, then they will just run to the 880.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA

art leong · 03-29-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpoh815

I refer to them as "Smart Racers"!

I think "smart fellers" (say it fast 5 times) is more appropriate.

James Perrone · 03-29-2009, 12:46 PM

I guess they leared there lesson at Baton Rouge.
But its too late .
They wacked a few combos and there is no saving them.
My combo is one of them.

Bob Pagano · 03-29-2009, 02:22 PM

Not Surprised Alan, Just did not notice it at first. I remember this being done years ago mostly by the Mopar contingent like at Indy.

Mark Callanan · 03-29-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpoh815

I refer to them as "Smart Racers"!

I would say its sad racing
This isnt what drag racing should be about

ss wannabee · 04-01-2009, 05:48 PM

Ya think NHRA will shorten the track for everyone....not just the Pro's?

Bryan Worner · 04-02-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mark callanan

I would say its sad racing
This isnt what drag racing should be about

Once somebody pounds your combo into submission you'll understand why "smart racers" do this!!!

James, I believe you meant Belle Rose, since Baton Rouge is IHRA!!

03-29-2009, 11:41 AM	#1
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 240 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	On the brakes ! Looking at et and mph at Houston it looks like some headsup races are being run to who ever is ahead at the 1000 ft mark wins in an effort to for go HP on Monday. Anyone else notice ? __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

03-29-2009, 11:58 AM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,821 Times in 413 Posts	Re: On the brakes ! Surprised? Anyone with an old school car is saving their combination these days. If they're smart. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

03-29-2009, 12:10 PM	#3
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 62 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: On the brakes ! I refer to them as "Smart Racers"! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker

03-29-2009, 12:15 PM	#4
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: On the brakes ! I refer it to THAT SUCKS, BORING. Why not just change from 1320 to 1000, oh I know, then they will just run to the 880. Ron Ortiz U/SA __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK

03-29-2009, 12:46 PM	#6
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,676 Likes: 3,380 Liked 1,821 Times in 425 Posts	Re: On the brakes ! I guess they leared there lesson at Baton Rouge. But its too late . They wacked a few combos and there is no saving them. My combo is one of them. __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

03-29-2009, 02:22 PM	#7
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 240 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: On the brakes ! Not Surprised Alan, Just did not notice it at first. I remember this being done years ago mostly by the Mopar contingent like at Indy. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

04-01-2009, 05:48 PM	#9
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: On the brakes ! Ya think NHRA will shorten the track for everyone....not just the Pro's?