Has INDY lost its luster ???

[BRETV]

I could of sworn I heard Marshall blipping the throttle right before the finish line. I think they both held a little back. Awesome race!!!





Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

[Pistol Pete]

When was the last time it took .536 under to make the Stock Elim. Field ??

Usually it takes .85 under to get in, but I’m sure a lot of the guys didn’t go
this year because of the AHFS in place. Just my opinion.

[Pistol Pete]

Originally Posted by BRETV

I could of sworn I heard Marshall blipping the throttle right before the finish line. I think they both held a little back. Awesome race!!!





Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

If their isn’t any $$$ to win class, why risk going 1.20 under just to get a HP hit ??
Probably why you might’ve heard him blip the throttle.

[thomas sheehan]

Originally Posted by BRETV

I could of sworn I heard Marshall blipping the throttle right before the finish line. I think they both held a little back. Awesome race!!!

Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

I agree Bret... I believe he gave it back to him (trying to avoid the dreaded -1.20 under run)... Just my opinion

[James Perrone]

Originally Posted by thomas sheehan

I agree Bret... I believe he gave it back to him (trying to avoid the dreaded -1.20 under run)... Just my opinion

No. He wasn’t
Jim Marshall is racing with apiece of plywood for a front end
The camaro on the other hand is cutting thru the headwind like an arrow
Also Jim is carrying 150 lbs more than the camaro
Looking at the time slip the camaro picks up like 4 hundred from the 660 to the 1000ft
Great race but the 305 camaro is a little soft ...but fast

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

No. He wasn’t
Jim Marshall is racing with apiece of plywood for a front end
The camaro on the other hand is cutting thru the headwind like an arrow
Also Jim is carrying 150 lbs more than the camaro
Looking at the time slip the camaro picks up like 4 hundred from the 660 to the 1000ft
Great race but the 305 camaro is a little soft ...but fast

Actually James, it’s that ultra trick 1983 front fascia that makes the camaro so wind resistant …..

[Paradigm Shift]

It appears that Jim Marshall has the car set up for 10.97-10.98 passes.


He had a starting line advantage in excess of .04 on the last class run.


Chris Butcher could not have gone any quicker or faster on that specific pass.


During this event, it's highly probable that Jim Marshall could have gone well below 10.97 if he chose to.

[Frank Castros]

Has INDY lost its luster ???

For me not yet, it's been pretty damn cool so far, but to Mark's points it could be even better which gives me "goose bumps".

I live for this!

[Mike Fuller]

If they would eliminate all throttle stop cars from this race it would help to bring back some of the "Go fast or go home" identity to this race. We now have plenty of classes to fill up the all the time this race has ( Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Pro Mod, Factory Stock Showdown, Top Fuel Harley). Move the Jegs race to Columbus at the Sports Nationals.