Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise - Page 7

Harry 6674 · 05-04-2009, 09:15 AM

None of them are close to the bros on the track so they have to use the internet. Better start working on your stuff. Are we sure the car didn't overheat? Did you guys ever think of that? At least he runs his to 1320 instead of the EAST COAST 1000'.

John Kelley · 05-04-2009, 07:33 PM

Where is JERRY VALENTINE when we need him ????

larry dowty · 05-04-2009, 08:08 PM

THAT might be the best answer to all the s*^%$

casper · 05-05-2009, 12:13 PM

With regards to scales not being consistent , I can say that many racers, including myself, were seeing numbers fluctuating as many as 20 lbs from one run to the next .
MP

bsa633 · 05-05-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Another Friendly Racer

So if Sorenson was supposedly so scared of his -1.40 run that he felt the need to drain water, take out weight, etc etc that he is accused of, would'nt you think he would slow his car down?! No, he went right back up there and made a -1.39 blast , just thousandths from triggering the -1.40 AGAIN. If the orignial poster had a problem with Sorenson, take it up with him and NHRA at the track, don't go flame a guy behind a key board.

I think you have those runs mixed up..the -1.39 run are listed in round one qualifying! Maybe they did not expect to run faster later that day than the "morning run" and left the "tuneup" alone!

jmantle · 05-06-2009, 10:27 PM

It's real hard to get an accurate weight on anything when the wind is blowing. Steve was having a tough time getting the scale to settle down so I doubt any of the weights could be considered right on. My car weighed 3505 after the first pass and 3475 after the second pass (on a 3470 minimum) and it uses less than 1/2 gal per pass and I didn't change anything.

Ed Fernandez · 05-06-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jmantle

It's real hard to get an accurate weight on anything when the wind is blowing. Steve was having a tough time getting the scale to settle down so I doubt any of the weights could be considered right on. My car weighed 3505 after the first pass and 3475 after the second pass (on a 3470 minimum) and it uses less than 1/2 gal per pass and I didn't change anything.

If what was reported is correct what bearing does fluctuating weight on the scales have to do with someone draining water from their car?If the scales were that screwed up because of the wind could they have lined up cars on both side of the scales to block the wind and stabilize the scaled cars?
At Numidia Raceway in PA. their scales (wood) were notorious for wild swings.Rain in the pit was a concern.If there is a scale condition,It's the drivers job to be careful how much ballast to carry in the car.
I usually run my car 25-30 lbs. over minimum.In 10 years the closest I've come to failing weight was 5 lbs.
The fact remains the guy went 1.39 under on run 2.Why push the envelope when no one was even close to him for #1 qualifier.
BTW nice runs in the Pacer.That's one fast fish bowl.

Ed

GD · 05-08-2009, 10:31 PM

How many of you guys where there? How many of you where at the scales?
WHAT DID HE WEIGHT? I NOW WHAT THE WEIGHT WAS?
I think it is funny you all poping off, and have no facts, A reliable source, Come on know, how about A reliable CRYBABY thats more like it. You all have no facts just suspicions. so quit bashing a couple of guys that work hard on there stuff.

Ed Fernandez · 05-08-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GD

How many of you guys where there? How many of you where at the scales?
WHAT DID HE WEIGHT? I KNOW WHAT THE WEIGHT WAS?
I think it is funny you all poping off, and have no facts, A reliable source, Come on know, how about A reliable CRYBABY thats more like it. You all have no facts just suspicions. so quit bashing a couple of guys that work hard on there stuff.

Right.If they're from Division 1 they're cheaters.If they come from out West they're hard workers.
Theres Div. 1-3 rules then there's West coast Gracia/Glendora rules.

Ed F.

herbjr · 05-08-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GD

How many of you guys where there? How many of you where at the scales?
WHAT DID HE WEIGHT? I NOW WHAT THE WEIGHT WAS?
I think it is funny you all poping off, and have no facts, A reliable source, Come on know, how about A reliable CRYBABY thats more like it. You all have no facts just suspicions. so quit bashing a couple of guys that work hard on there stuff.

I dont have a dog in this fight, although we are building a C/SA Mopar. But I had my 3rd grader read your post and he agreed with me that you need to see his teacher for a few weeks to clean this up. Have a nice day.

05-04-2009, 09:15 AM	#61
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise None of them are close to the bros on the track so they have to use the internet. Better start working on your stuff. Are we sure the car didn't overheat? Did you guys ever think of that? At least he runs his to 1320 instead of the EAST COAST 1000'.

05-04-2009, 07:33 PM	#62
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise Where is JERRY VALENTINE when we need him ????

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larry dowty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chewelah wa Posts: 283 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise THAT might be the best answer to all the s*^%$ __________________ larry dowty 6388 SS

05-05-2009, 12:13 PM	#64
casper Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 112 Likes: 4 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise With regards to scales not being consistent , I can say that many racers, including myself, were seeing numbers fluctuating as many as 20 lbs from one run to the next . MP

05-06-2009, 10:27 PM	#66
jmantle Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Black Creek, BC Canada Posts: 331 Likes: 78 Liked 172 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise It's real hard to get an accurate weight on anything when the wind is blowing. Steve was having a tough time getting the scale to settle down so I doubt any of the weights could be considered right on. My car weighed 3505 after the first pass and 3475 after the second pass (on a 3470 minimum) and it uses less than 1/2 gal per pass and I didn't change anything.

05-08-2009, 10:31 PM	#68
GD Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise How many of you guys where there? How many of you where at the scales? WHAT DID HE WEIGHT? I NOW WHAT THE WEIGHT WAS? I think it is funny you all poping off, and have no facts, A reliable source, Come on know, how about A reliable CRYBABY thats more like it. You all have no facts just suspicions. so quit bashing a couple of guys that work hard on there stuff. Last edited by GD; 05-08-2009 at 10:51 PM.