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07-16-2010, 01:52 PM | #21 |
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Re: Nitro drivers PO'd at WJ
Beth, you gotta remember I have been making allowances for Alex (slightly insane Ukrainian) for many years. Nobody, especially the pros, want an unsafe track. Now us guys, that is a different story. We usually just take what we get, and I do think over the years the line has been better maintained than 10-15 years ago. I think we should let Head and Professor duke it out. Tasca is too young, and he got that Ford thing too!!!
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Warren Fires Back!!
http://www.competitionplus.com/index...wrestling-bout I have felt the same, that Warren may be a little rough around the edges, BUT in this I see a side of the man that has very deep thoughts and convictions regarding safety. All I can say is GO Warren! Steve |
07-17-2010, 01:47 PM | #24 |
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Let me go on record as saying that I have never been Warren Johnson fan. That said, now I have to say he is making more than just a little sense with his statements! NHRA had better start listening to the guys who know what is needed...... the racer! Sweeping reform is needed to continue to make our sport safe again. Safety was the main reason the NHRA started! What happened? I don't have to tell you what happened. The NHRA is being held captive by a bunch of money grubbing dumb asses! All they care about is stuffing their pockets instead of making sure these tracks can hold the power and stop the race cars of today. This is a technical sport. Don't you think we can develop a catch net or a similar device to stop these powerful cars? Sure we could, but NHRA doesn't want to spend the money. There is the bottom line. NHRA exec's, get off your wallet! Racers are dieing out there! Needlessly! Jim
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Warren better put the boat anchor backup motor in, because when one of these no shifting fuel guys misses the 1-2 shift, the valve train will be junk anyway.
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How do you miss a shift with a clutchless transmission?
That takes talent.....
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But, I think Tasca has it.
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In all seriousness I know first hand a successful Pro Stock run is 50% clutch tune up and 50% driver. In some instances the driver is burdened with more pressure in preventing unnecessary parts breakage. So track prep is much more crucial to Pro Stock racers than fuel racers. And what about all the safety crap used on fuel cars to automatically abort runs, unlike Pro Stock?
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See how fast that light comes on for the 1-2 shift and you'll find out the hard way! I meant missing it in the timing sense of it. See what happens when you miss it by 1,000 RPM. My 1-2 is .9 seconds and 2-3 is .8 after that. Good luck fuel guys, hehehe.
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