Sharing

[west coast]

I truely believe in sharing to help keep this sport alive. When I first started in stock by no means was I a rookie in racing but was to the class. I by know means now am an expert at anything. One thing that I have learned about learning more about racing is listen, you will soon find out alot, and when to ask questions. A lot of it is timing, being in the right place and asking questions at the right time. I am surprised at some of the things that I have picked up in a conversation that know body else picked up in the groups that were talking. I share in groupd like this some times just to see who is paying attention and come ask me question afterwords. I know quite a few people that are not open to sharing knowledge that is ok, you will learn who these are sometime it takes years with some people. I have learn a lot from so many people over the years. One thing I learned very early was there is no way I could out send them but I could out work them. Excect Stevie Wann, he is the hardest working guy I have ever met in drag racing.

Best advise when you get lost go back to the basics.

[B Parker]

Am I missing something? Everyone is talking about all the help they received, but I'm sitting back waiting for someone to post something that will actually help others. Come on man give me some crumbs.

[Adger Smith]

SMH Barry...
Try this it might help
As I age I keep thinking of a Quote and I think it was Clint Eastwood.
Memory fade on that... lol
I'm not going to "Let the OLD Man In"
or something like that...

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by B Parker

Am I missing something? Everyone is talking about all the help they received, but I'm sitting back waiting for someone to post something that will actually help others. Come on man give me some crumbs.

Let go of the button go to dinner

[Frank Castros]

It's about leaving a legacy of, humanity, leadership, knowledge, performance and the result and the willingness to mentor others to achieve their dream.

I achieved my dream without winning a WCS or a National Event. We raced at a very high level by working on it, being fast, going rounds, and listening more than asking.

When I was a spectator watching the best before I was a contestant I wanted to race with the big dogs and I did.
Wow!

[doglover44]

I wanna see younger/next generation get into S/SS

[B Parker]

I'll go first. My brother and I started racing in 75. Had CMS do the machine work on our first motor. They were one of the hot places at that time and we read about a big block Chevy Stocker they built that set a record. For those that are not old enough Danny and Wayne Jessel owned CMS. As dumb as we were back then about Stockers, we really didn't get much from them. Not long after that they had their share of troubles and went out of the machine shop business and started Jessel valve train products. It took us 2 years to run the index. We were lucky we ended up at a shop that was about 10 miles down the road from us. Precision Auto. Owned by what I still believe to this day were a couple of the smartest guys in the business. Dale Hall (Yes Div one hall of fame and small block chevy Alcohol dragster) and Norm were very helpful and took the time with 2 young guys that had only a small clue. I still remember after banging several valves and thinking they did something wrong. Dale came out to the house and showed us how to measure piston to valve the right way. We put the motor together and just didn't give it enough room. He took the heads replaced the valves and set it back up without charging us. His son Scott Hall has followed in his footsteps and stayed in the automotive industry working for Moroso.

How many could still set up a dual point distributer to change the timing as you go down the track? Remember those days.
So here is a tid bit that I'm sure most know. If you run an older small block chevy Stocker auto. Make a pass. Come back and change your timing to at least 42. Make another pass. What did your 60ft times do? Now figure how to get it back to normal timing before the 60ft. Top end after the shift you should retard about .03. Play with it to see what your car likes. As we know every car is different. Your gain will be more in the summertime. I think most of you are playing with timing but if you don't you are missing out on about .04 Thats one of the reasons why I like the digital MSD boxes. Who's Next ! BP

[B Parker]

I thought this was about sharing how come I'm the only one. Do you guys who want to share not have anything that would help anyone.

At least tell me where I can spend 5 grand and pick up 7 tenths. That I would really love to know. BP

[Larry Hill]

After 30 minutes of typing, I’m proofreading and then it’s gone. The joys of living in the country. Sorry