fletcher beats garlits!

[denny harvey]

im sure when big looked into running stock,the people around him told him all about fletch and others.asking respect for big by disrespecting some other fine racers is just nuts man...denny

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by denny harvey

im sure when big looked into running stock,the people around him told him all about fletch and others.asking respect for big by disrespecting some other fine racers is just nuts man...denny

I agree with that for the most part . I'm sure Big knows who Dan Fletcher is. He's a CAR guy. I'll bet he reads the ND cover to cover,..not like some of the other fuel queers.

[Greg Hill]

If I was Don, I would be pissed at Chrysler for not giving me a good tune up. All the other Challengers ran fast.

[Craig Dawson]

Big Daddy has to have the most pressure on him of any of the 09 Challenger racers. I talked to him briefly at Cordova the week before and I could see it in his face and hear it in his voice. I wouldn't want to be in his position.

[Bernie Cunningham]

talked to fletch, not a lot to say about the pre-race conversation, BIG sat in his car the whole time after coming to the lanes last and didn't seem to be very cordial about the whole deal, wonder if he's pissed at Mopar ???

[bill dedman]

Wouldn't YOU be???
That's just unacceptable...

[DavidExit29]

Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

talked to fletch, not a lot to say about the pre-race conversation, BIG sat in his car the whole time after coming to the lanes last and didn't seem to be very cordial about the whole deal, wonder if he's pissed at Mopar ???

I stopped by Big's pit area after third round qualifying and he was obviously very unhappy with whoever he was getting computer/ wiring/ tune-up input from. I think he's got a fast car if he can get the right help in that area.
And what else can you say about Fletcher, Great racer, Great guy. I have only spoken to him once and he acted like he had known me for years.

[Bench Racer]

Treessavoy, thanks for the compliment about my age. I will be turning 50 in a couple of months and sure as hell don't feel or look like a youngster. The Idea that Garlits does not have a clue or even cares who he will be up against in eliminations is basically calling him an idiot. He did not get where he is by being an idiot.

Denny, If you were refering to my post about giving Garlits the respect he deserves, there was no mention of "at the other racers expense". Did you interpreted my post to say all the stocker guys need to move out of the way and let "big" slide to the front? If so It was not written with that in mind.

I don't worship the nitro racers, and would not walk across the street to watch nitro cars race. I would with certainty take an opportunity to thank the "pioneers" of drag racing for bringing it where it is today! Don Jackson

[Jeff Lee]

Originally Posted by Greg Hill

If I was Don, I would be pissed at Chrysler for not giving me a good tune up. All the other Challengers ran fast.

My A/FS Shelby was running really good. I took it to Pomona to lay down a really good number. #1 qualifier shouldn't have been a problem. Especially since I just received the super secret computer straight from MOPAR for that exact purpose. All my qualifying runs were crap. Something like a 14.7 best. I won first round with it still spitin' and sputterin'.
On the return road it finally clicked. "it has to be that super secret part!"
2nd round I had the old computer in. Same 14.7 dial. I knew it was fast, just not that fast. I was all over the breaks and ran a 13.7 @ 72 MPH (30+ MPH scrub). Worst break-out I've ever experienced!

Not my first bad advice from MOPAR but definitely the last. BIG just needs to cut the ties and find somebody that knows what they are doing. He should have the fastest not the slowest Challenger in the country. Too bad.

[junior barns]

He definitely left first!!!!

To bad the car tune up was sh%#