Live from las vegas

Rob Petrie E395 · 11-01-2009, 07:48 PM

If anybody is still at vegas I am curious if something is true. Did larry Morgan take his engine back from Ricky Jones before he ran him in the final? Anybody there heard anything?

M Lefkes · 11-01-2009, 08:04 PM

That is what is reported on DRC.

Ed Fernandez · 11-01-2009, 08:11 PM

I like Larry.But if he did I think his popularity will suffer.That's pretty cold.I would hope if he gave me a kidney he wouldn't want it back if I raced him in a final.

Mack Reeves · 11-01-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

If anybody is still at vegas I am curious if something is true. Did larry Morgan take his engine back from Ricky Jones before he ran him in the final? Anybody there heard anything?

This is from NHRA.com

Sunday
Results for Final Round
LAS VEGAS - SUMMIT FastNews - Results of final, round 4 eliminations in Pro Stock at the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Ninth annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals:

W/L Driver R-Time E-Time Speed
(W) Larry Morgan (Lucas Oil Stratus) 0.012 6.720 205.69
(L) Rickie Jones (Quarter-Max/RJ Stratus) 0.041 6.794 203.16

Jones is 2 - 1 against Morgan in prior events and this is the first time they have faced each other in a final round. the news from the pits is the Jones was running Morgan power to get to the finals, and after the semifinal Morgan went by the Jones pit and got his powerplant back. Jones put in one of his engines. Morgan with the starting line advantage and take s the win light. Morgan with his first win since Sonoma 2002. This is Morgan's tenth National event win.

Sounds pretty low to me... Just my $0.02 worth.....

Jim Wahl · 11-01-2009, 08:30 PM

It does appear that Jones' performance was off about .08 and 2 mph in the final from all his previous runs. It could be in their contract. Better than a .145 red light tank job by Humphry. Just my opinion, at least they ran for it! Jim

Bruce Noland · 11-01-2009, 08:38 PM

It would not surprise me if this story turns out to be true.

Morgan stiffed me for a lousy $875.00. His driver backed into my car with their semi at the Gators. Chris, the nhra staff member responsible for the event, came over and surveyed the damage to my car and told me to get an estimate and then he told Morgan's driver (Paul) to get the money right.

I got a close estimate (over the phone) from the shop that painted my car and took it to Morgan. Morgan left planet earth when I gave him my info and the cost of fixing my car. He said we ain't paying you a f--king dime. Then he said sh-t, I can have my whole f--king car painted for that much f--king money. I told him what I thought of his low bred a--. And took the info over to Chris, the nhra guy. He couldn't believe it. Chris said he would make Morgan pay up. He never did.

bill dedman · 11-01-2009, 09:10 PM

If all this is true, I, for one, am GLAD he'll be trying to win for Ford, next year...

Might be 7 MORE years before he wins another one.

Jim Wahl · 11-01-2009, 10:51 PM

OK, here's the real scoop on this. I spoke with Rick Wolf (no,not that one) an old friend from my SS days.Rick works for Morgan. He said Jones knew he could not qualify with his own motors and Morgan offered him one of his spares. Jones offered to buy it and Morgan said in jest "no, but if we meet in the final don't beat me!". When it was decided they were to run against each other in the final, Jones took the motor out and put his own back in! Morgan said don't do it but Jones said he appreciated the loan of the motor and stated he never would have even qualified without Morgan's help. What an upstanding young man! Morgan is having RJ Race Cars build his cars for next year. See how things get turned around? Thanks NHRA for getting the right "scoop". Jim

Ed Fernandez · 11-01-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

OK, here's the real scoop on this. I spoke with Rick Wolf (no,not that one) an old friend from my SS days.Rick works for Morgan. He said Jones knew he could not qualify with his own motors and Morgan offered him one of his spares. Jones offered to buy it and Morgan said in jest "no, but if we meet in the final don't beat me!". When it was decided they were to run against each other in the final, Jones took the motor out and put his own back in! Morgan said don't do it but Jones said he appreciated the loan of the motor and stated he never would have even qualified without Morgan's help. What an upstanding young man! Morgan is having RJ Race Cars build his cars for next year. See how things get turned around? Thanks NHRA for getting the right "scoop". Jim

Jeez,my kidneys are feeling a whole lot better now.

Jim Wahl · 11-02-2009, 12:03 AM

I have to say I have known for a long time that Morgan is no angel but I just saw the tape of the Vegas race. I recorded it because I hate the TF and FC BS and only watch the Pro Stock stuff. The playback confirms the info I got as far as I am concerned. Morgan and Jones couldn't have been more cordial and friendly at the post-race interview. Jones thanked Morgan for all his help and said it was because of him that he did so well. NHRA will probably spin it to however suits their best interests. Don't hold your breath for a retraction! Jim

11-01-2009, 07:48 PM	#1
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas If anybody is still at vegas I am curious if something is true. Did larry Morgan take his engine back from Ricky Jones before he ran him in the final? Anybody there heard anything?

11-01-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
M Lefkes Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mattawan, MI Posts: 47 Likes: 11 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas That is what is reported on DRC.

11-01-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas I like Larry.But if he did I think his popularity will suffer.That's pretty cold.I would hope if he gave me a kidney he wouldn't want it back if I raced him in a final. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

11-01-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas It does appear that Jones' performance was off about .08 and 2 mph in the final from all his previous runs. It could be in their contract. Better than a .145 red light tank job by Humphry. Just my opinion, at least they ran for it! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 11-01-2009 at 11:45 PM.

11-01-2009, 08:38 PM	#6
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas It would not surprise me if this story turns out to be true. Morgan stiffed me for a lousy $875.00. His driver backed into my car with their semi at the Gators. Chris, the nhra staff member responsible for the event, came over and surveyed the damage to my car and told me to get an estimate and then he told Morgan's driver (Paul) to get the money right. I got a close estimate (over the phone) from the shop that painted my car and took it to Morgan. Morgan left planet earth when I gave him my info and the cost of fixing my car. He said we ain't paying you a f--king dime. Then he said sh-t, I can have my whole f--king car painted for that much f--king money. I told him what I thought of his low bred a--. And took the info over to Chris, the nhra guy. He couldn't believe it. Chris said he would make Morgan pay up. He never did. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK Last edited by Bruce Noland; 11-01-2009 at 09:52 PM.

11-01-2009, 09:10 PM	#7
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas If all this is true, I, for one, am GLAD he'll be trying to win for Ford, next year... Might be 7 MORE years before he wins another one. __________________ Bill

11-01-2009, 10:51 PM	#8
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas OK, here's the real scoop on this. I spoke with Rick Wolf (no,not that one) an old friend from my SS days.Rick works for Morgan. He said Jones knew he could not qualify with his own motors and Morgan offered him one of his spares. Jones offered to buy it and Morgan said in jest "no, but if we meet in the final don't beat me!". When it was decided they were to run against each other in the final, Jones took the motor out and put his own back in! Morgan said don't do it but Jones said he appreciated the loan of the motor and stated he never would have even qualified without Morgan's help. What an upstanding young man! Morgan is having RJ Race Cars build his cars for next year. See how things get turned around? Thanks NHRA for getting the right "scoop". Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 11-01-2009 at 10:54 PM.

11-02-2009, 12:03 AM	#10
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Live from las vegas I have to say I have known for a long time that Morgan is no angel but I just saw the tape of the Vegas race. I recorded it because I hate the TF and FC BS and only watch the Pro Stock stuff. The playback confirms the info I got as far as I am concerned. Morgan and Jones couldn't have been more cordial and friendly at the post-race interview. Jones thanked Morgan for all his help and said it was because of him that he did so well. NHRA will probably spin it to however suits their best interests. Don't hold your breath for a retraction! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.