Where's Paul Harvey with "The rest of the story" ???

JRyan · 09-09-2007, 10:09 PM

Michael,

If you're Jim DeFrank, YEP! You're not, and I'm not, so I guess we have no business in the decision. If "business decisions" didn't enter into it, why does NHRA mandate that PRO team cars RACE? Isn't that a BUSINESS DECISION on their part? You have to live with Michael Beard, but I'm sure Jim DeFrank has no problems living with Jim DeFrank on the decision he made. Like it or not, that's the way it is, PERIOD!!!

Jerry

larry dowty · 09-09-2007, 10:32 PM

like i said what did they do wrong

Another Friendly Racer · 09-09-2007, 10:38 PM

They did nothing wrong, congrats to the defrank crew on a win and runner-up! Some people are so jealous they will whine about anything possible, its pretty ridiculous.

Rod Greene · 09-09-2007, 11:45 PM

They didn't even do a burnout it was disgusting to watch. At least make it look like a race.

Michael Beard · 09-10-2007, 09:52 AM

If the championship comes down to the difference of that one round, then the second place guy was cheated. One guy has to *earn* all of his round wins, and another has some given to him.

Is it okay because it was just one round, or would it be okay if we put together a team of ten cars and work to qualify so that we could always advance certain team members into the late rounds and buy a championship?

I'm stunned that there is so little moral integrity in our sport.

Y'all are welcome to your opinions. I for one will always know that everything I've won I will have earned. I needed to win one round to win the Summit Super Series at Pageland Dragway this weekend. I lost a close race to a good competitor. I'm happier knowing that I did my best, instead of paying off my opponent to give me a redlight.

Dave Goob Cook · 09-10-2007, 01:14 PM

I'm with Michael on this one.....I race every round, no matter what

I'd cut my poor dear departed Mother's head off on the tree if I could, and dial dead on, regardless of points or anything else, hell, I'd do it on a time shot for nothing.

goob- no gimme rounds for anyone, for any reason.

goob2- and yes, if the 2nd place racer loses by one round or less, you better believe that racer got cheated.

Sean Kennedy · 09-10-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

If the championship comes down to the difference of that one round, then the second place guy was cheated. One guy has to *earn* all of his round wins, and another has some given to him.

Is it okay because it was just one round, or would it be okay if we put together a team of ten cars and work to qualify so that we could always advance certain team members into the late rounds and buy a championship?

I'm stunned that there is so little moral integrity in our sport.

Y'all are welcome to your opinions. I for one will always know that everything I've won I will have earned. I needed to win one round to win the Summit Super Series at Pageland Dragway this weekend. I lost a close race to a good competitor. I'm happier knowing that I did my best, instead of paying off my opponent to give me a redlight.

Post of the year.

Yeah it's DeFrank's team, yeah he can do what he wants, blah blah blah. I understand and agree with all that.

The point is, his decision, which was absolutely his to make, was a bad one as far as sportsmanship, representing drag racing well and just was not in the spirit of competition. Kind of chicken ****.

If Jimmy is so good, which i personaly do think he is, he can beat tony in a real race.

Jealous? of someone who didn't even really EARN their win? you must be high.

Billy Pires · 09-10-2007, 05:35 PM

you all have your panties in a bunch for something that wont even affect you. The DeFranks know what they're doing. It's a team effort.

LOL @ the yodeler who says Jimmy didnt earn his victory.

09-09-2007, 10:09 PM	#1
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Where's Paul Harvey with "The rest of the story" ??? Michael, If you're Jim DeFrank, YEP! You're not, and I'm not, so I guess we have no business in the decision. If "business decisions" didn't enter into it, why does NHRA mandate that PRO team cars RACE? Isn't that a BUSINESS DECISION on their part? You have to live with Michael Beard, but I'm sure Jim DeFrank has no problems living with Jim DeFrank on the decision he made. Like it or not, that's the way it is, PERIOD!!! Jerry

09-09-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
larry dowty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chewelah wa Posts: 283 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Where's Paul Harvey with "The rest of the story" ??? like i said what did they do wrong

09-09-2007, 10:38 PM	#3
Another Friendly Racer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 152 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Where's Paul Harvey with "The rest of the story" ??? They did nothing wrong, congrats to the defrank crew on a win and runner-up! Some people are so jealous they will whine about anything possible, its pretty ridiculous.

09-09-2007, 11:45 PM	#4
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 424 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Where's Paul Harvey with "The rest of the story" ??? They didn't even do a burnout it was disgusting to watch. At least make it look like a race. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

09-10-2007, 09:52 AM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Where's Paul Harvey with "The rest of the story" ??? If the championship comes down to the difference of that one round, then the second place guy was cheated. One guy has to earn all of his round wins, and another has some given to him. Is it okay because it was just one round, or would it be okay if we put together a team of ten cars and work to qualify so that we could always advance certain team members into the late rounds and buy a championship? I'm stunned that there is so little moral integrity in our sport. Y'all are welcome to your opinions. I for one will always know that everything I've won I will have earned. I needed to win one round to win the Summit Super Series at Pageland Dragway this weekend. I lost a close race to a good competitor. I'm happier knowing that I did my best, instead of paying off my opponent to give me a redlight. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

09-10-2007, 01:14 PM	#6
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where's Paul Harvey with "The rest of the story" ??? I'm with Michael on this one.....I race every round, no matter what I'd cut my poor dear departed Mother's head off on the tree if I could, and dial dead on, regardless of points or anything else, hell, I'd do it on a time shot for nothing. goob- no gimme rounds for anyone, for any reason. goob2- and yes, if the 2nd place racer loses by one round or less, you better believe that racer got cheated.

09-10-2007, 05:35 PM	#8
Billy Pires Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Somerset, MA Posts: 99 Likes: 6 Liked 23 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Where's Paul Harvey with "The rest of the story" ??? you all have your panties in a bunch for something that wont even affect you. The DeFranks know what they're doing. It's a team effort. LOL @ the yodeler who says Jimmy didnt earn his victory. __________________ Billy Pires 1414 STK, 1414 SS

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