Garlits to race Stock in 09 ?

Kenny Wigington · 12-08-2008, 10:41 PM

I see on DRO that Don Garlits , after getting DragPak Challenger # 1, his wife will let him race in stock.
I have always been a fan of his, and his accomplishments. I do wanna be a the first guy paired with him on a ladder sheet,and and then I will print that ladder sheet out and save it.
Div 2 guys ready? We actually might get some TV time with him in there ! Might be good boost for sportsman racing.

http://www.dragracingonline.com/agen...0-x_11-48.html

If that were to happen, that would be a ladder sheet and a time slip that would get framed, as soon I got home !! Here come all the "I beat Garlits..." wisecracks ! If I draw him in rd1, and get a W, by gosh, I will !!

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CycloneFE · 12-08-2008, 10:50 PM

Or "I lost to Garlits"......

bill dedman · 12-08-2008, 11:08 PM

Big Daddy doesn't really like losing very much; he may be tough...

CycloneFE · 12-08-2008, 11:20 PM

I just saw "Big" in August at a local Celebration and he seemed very alert and accurate in his facts when speaking with a local news person. He had a very relaxed and had a casual approach to his car and fired it for crowds several times a night.

I am sure that if I had been racing as long as he has I would feel the same and would still have that "go get em" in me.

More power to him and I think you are right about the media attention for the sportsman, anything will help.

Just so he doesn't end up on Pinks, he was a little late to Judy Lilly in Denver.

Long Live Big!

Paul Precht · 12-08-2008, 11:37 PM

It would be interesting if some of the big name pros lost their sponsorship and came into Stock or Superstock. They'll see how tough it can be to get past some of these little guys, Paul.

Ed Fernandez · 12-09-2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Precht

It would be interesting if some of the big name pros lost their sponsorship and came into Stock or Superstock. They'll see how tough it can be to get past some of these little guys, Paul.

Paul;
I dont think he could stay up long enought to wait for Stock time shot at the end of the day.LOL

Ed

FlyingW · 12-13-2008, 09:44 AM

lol man you can tell I was tired... lol Challenger Charger.. yeah well... lol yes he told me as well that he would be racing stock...
I for one am glad to hear it I think that it will be great for stock division...

At any rate, on my way back to PRI today, will probably talk some more to him today about it. Will post if there is any new news...

GarysZ24 · 12-13-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingW

lol man you can tell I was tired... lol Challenger Charger.. yeah well... lol yes he told me as well that he would be racing stock...
I for one am glad to hear it I think that it will be great for stock division...

At any rate, on my way back to PRI today, will probably talk some more to him today about it. Will post if there is any new news...

Yeah, maybe we'll start getting the tv coverage (if not better), that we used to get back in the days of Diamond P Sports....I sure miss Steve Evans...

Chris DeGidio · 12-14-2008, 05:09 PM

I think it's great that Big will be running stock. I'm sure he'll have some help with tuning and dialing the car.

Kenny Wigington · 12-15-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote fro Chris De Gidio "I'm sure he'll have some help with tuning and dialing the car. "

Now I know that none of the fine upstanding people on this board are gonna tell him to" hold a dime in one pocket , and a quarter in the other, ya know for the lane toss..."

12-08-2008, 10:41 PM	#1
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? I see on DRO that Don Garlits , after getting DragPak Challenger # 1, his wife will let him race in stock. I have always been a fan of his, and his accomplishments. I do wanna be a the first guy paired with him on a ladder sheet,and and then I will print that ladder sheet out and save it. Div 2 guys ready? We actually might get some TV time with him in there ! Might be good boost for sportsman racing. http://www.dragracingonline.com/agen...0-x_11-48.html If that were to happen, that would be a ladder sheet and a time slip that would get framed, as soon I got home !! Here come all the "I beat Garlits..." wisecracks ! If I draw him in rd1, and get a W, by gosh, I will !! . __________________ 2894 STK Last edited by Kenny Wigington; 12-08-2008 at 10:41 PM. Reason: Spelling

12-08-2008, 10:50 PM	#2
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? Or "I lost to Garlits"......

12-08-2008, 11:08 PM	#3
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? Big Daddy doesn't really like losing very much; he may be tough... __________________ Bill

12-08-2008, 11:20 PM	#4
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? I just saw "Big" in August at a local Celebration and he seemed very alert and accurate in his facts when speaking with a local news person. He had a very relaxed and had a casual approach to his car and fired it for crowds several times a night. I am sure that if I had been racing as long as he has I would feel the same and would still have that "go get em" in me. More power to him and I think you are right about the media attention for the sportsman, anything will help. Just so he doesn't end up on Pinks, he was a little late to Judy Lilly in Denver. Long Live Big!

12-08-2008, 11:37 PM	#5
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 733 Likes: 360 Liked 327 Times in 121 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? It would be interesting if some of the big name pros lost their sponsorship and came into Stock or Superstock. They'll see how tough it can be to get past some of these little guys, Paul.

12-13-2008, 09:44 AM	#7
FlyingW Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frostproof, Fl. Posts: 450 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? lol man you can tell I was tired... lol Challenger Charger.. yeah well... lol yes he told me as well that he would be racing stock... I for one am glad to hear it I think that it will be great for stock division... At any rate, on my way back to PRI today, will probably talk some more to him today about it. Will post if there is any new news...

12-14-2008, 05:09 PM	#9
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? I think it's great that Big will be running stock. I'm sure he'll have some help with tuning and dialing the car. __________________ Nautilus Racing

12-15-2008, 05:56 PM	#10
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Garlits to race Stock in 09 ? Quote fro Chris De Gidio "I'm sure he'll have some help with tuning and dialing the car. " Now I know that none of the fine upstanding people on this board are gonna tell him to" hold a dime in one pocket , and a quarter in the other, ya know for the lane toss..." __________________ 2894 STK

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