Don Fezell #2 9.514 145.53 WOW

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Chad,as one of the slow guys (94-95 mph) being passed at 40-50 mph is a big concern.
I don't have a roll bar and 5 point harness.Maybe I'll have to go for the +- $1.000 to do so.

Gee Ed -- I've seen you in many combo eliminators at E-Town with cars faster than this and you didn't seem to mind -- why now ?

BTW - Tommy will put your bar in for much less ..............unless you're putting in the 12 point Pro Stock Booth & Arrons deal ...............

[Jared Jordan]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Gee Ed -- I've seen you in many combo eliminators at E-Town with cars faster than this and you didn't seem to mind -- why now ?

BTW - Tommy will put your bar in for much less ..............unless you're putting in the 12 point Pro Stock Booth & Arrons deal ...............

I think Ed needs a funny car cage!

[Bret Kepner]

Parachutes mandatory in AA/S in 2011!

[Kenny Wigington]

A stocker with a parachute...... Man, thats just incredible !!

[hemidup]

Originally Posted by Kenny Wigington

A stocker with a parachute...... Man, thats just incredible !!

LOL. Imagine a guy walking up to his/her's local dealership parts counter and asking......Yeah, I need to purchase one of those stock factory option parachutes that you carry.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

Gee Ed -- I've seen you in many combo eliminators at E-Town with cars faster than this and you didn't seem to mind -- why now ?

BTW - Tommy will put your bar in for much less ..............unless you're putting in the 12 point Pro Stock Booth & Arrons deal ...............

Jack,roll bar,tilt out side bar,jacket,pants, belts.Add it all up,over $1,000 probably.I've run only about 3 S/SS races.The difference in times and speeds is not something I feel is in my favor.As one who likes to throw down money at the tables I'm sure you could see my point.
I've seen a few of these fast cars in action and it's kind of uncomfortable in my mind.
Seems like the older you get the more you're aware of your mortality.
Jared,some people have called my car a funny car.

[Jack Matyas]

[QUOTE=Ed Fernandez;177852]The difference in times and speeds is not something I feel is in my favor.
I've seen a few of these fast cars in action and it's kind of uncomfortable in my mind.
Seems like the older you get the more you're aware of your mortality.

Ed -- So let me get this right -- its OK if a 69 Camaro AA/SA passes you at 136 but a Mustang AA/S at 145 is uncomfortable -- maybe its time to go back to Street Eliminator ........ if you want things in your favor .

[Ed Fernandez]

[QUOTE=Jack Matyas;177874]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

The difference in times and speeds is not something I feel is in my favor.
I've seen a few of these fast cars in action and it's kind of uncomfortable in my mind.
Seems like the older you get the more you're aware of your mortality.

Ed -- So let me get this right -- its OK if a 69 Camaro AA/SA passes you at 136 but a Mustang AA/S at 145 is uncomfortable -- maybe its time to go back to Street Eliminator ........ if you want things in your favor .

Jack,let me make it clearer.The A cars going 136 WERE a concern to me.Now the AA
cars are almost 10 mph faster.It's tough enough making it close at 41 mph,50 is another story.Where did I say I wanted some sort of concession for the mph discrepancy?
I deal with situations as they come.Remember the red light bull$hit?I said I was OK with the way it was.Wasn't looking for any favors.
And I have no inclination to run street eliminator.
Hi Jimmie,I quit the cigars a few years ago.But these AA cars might peel the decals off my car coming by.

[Jack Matyas]

[QUOTE=Ed Fernandez;177888]
And I have no inclination to run street eliminator.


Ed -- Thats' fine with me as we need all the Stock/SS guys and gals we can get .A smart guy like you should have some real fun every now and again dialing soft against one of these and then dragging your front bumper thru the lights at ninty whatever MPH.............I'm just sayin' ..................well you know !

[Evan Smith]

Stock Eliminator is far from the only class with big differences in mph between cars. Every racer knows the risk of being on track and if you don't feel safe then improve your own situation.

Ed, you say you don't feel comfortable out there, but your car has no bar or harness? If it was such a big deal, then why not put that in there and feel safe? I've raced plenty of S/SS combo races and have had to run SS/AH cars and modified cars running well over 150. I'm sure you have as well so why complain about a car going 140?

There is no rule that says you can't add a roll bar or cage, proper harness, firesuit, fire gloves, full-face helmet, HANS, etc. I'm not making a joke either. Until you've exhausted all the options, don't complain about safety. Yes, it can get expensive to have said equipment, but you are the one on track and if you don't feel safe then it's money well spent.

Evan