Anyone going to San Antonio????????

GarysZ24 · 03-28-2011, 08:52 PM

Ed Wright, if that comment of yours is a swipe at me, then I'll consider the source. I'm out to embrace the IHRA, and if it means traveling 8-9hrs to do so, then that's fine with me. Hey, it's my money, and my choice of how I choose to spend it (besides, I feel it's an investment in my racing future, that will show IHRA, that I'm happy they're trying to come and play in our part of the country)! If you don't like it (even though you're closer than I am), then don't show up...I don't really care! I'll tell you one thing, it's a whole lot better paying $200 for a national event (with a chance to go to the world finals), than pay $305 to the monopoly and the enhancements that go with it!

As for you (the Deuces Wild) Ed, I hope you get your clutch together, and I'll look forward to seeing you there. I have some friends there who've been bugging me to come visit them for 10yrs., and now that IHRA is in Az., I'm going there to show my appreciation to them for trying to give us westcoast racers another venue by which to enjoy our passion for drag racing (that actually seems to appreciate us, by giving us more coverage in their magazine, and allows us to spend less money to participate in the races w/o the enhancements we've been blessed with by Glendora). It's nice to have options for a change!

Ed Wright · 03-28-2011, 08:55 PM

WHAT?? I have no idea what you are talking about! It's almost nine hours each way for ME! I have no idea (nor do I care) where you live or how long it takes you to get there.
Get over yourself.

Btw, Houston is about the same drive for me, No Problem is 12 hours each way for me.

Hagen Gary · 03-28-2011, 09:02 PM

I was thinking the same thing ED. Where the Hell did that come from? It clearly isn't a smart move considering what you have to risk and what the payoff might be. Once again, Throw a T/S payout and we are driving the 8 hours to be there too. Ain't making it as it stands and I'm quite sure there are multiple cars with less driving distance that think the same way. It just isn't worth the money and time vs other races.

Ed Wright · 03-28-2011, 09:24 PM

As I said, Hagen, I'm none too bright. I just like to race. I ran the 2009 race there. Didn't get to last year. Only got to race 4 time all last year. Going to try to make more races this year.

tex22 · 03-28-2011, 09:53 PM

45mins for me. Ill be there

Notch1320 · 03-28-2011, 10:14 PM

I will be out spectating as work has me in the area for 3 weeks. If anyone needs a pit bitch, let me know.

Hagen Gary · 03-28-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

As I said, Hagen, I'm none too bright. I just like to race. I ran the 2009 race there. Didn't get to last year. Only got to race 4 time all last year. Going to try to make more races this year.

I know exactly what your talking about. We went to every IHRA race within 800 miles of us a couple years ago. Even made a cross country trip to the Rock and hung out in the cold rain for 4 days for no reason. I get it. If you want to race, you'll be there. Problem is that neither org is making it worth it finacially, and IHRA won't get the cars just because they put on a good race and they are nice to you. Its still a better value to save vacation time and money for NHRA races. I guess I'll be like most other racers and be drawn to the glory of NHRA untill IHRA makes it worth it for us to travel. If you asked me 2 years ago, I'd say that was the dumb move and you have to support IHRA if you want them to succeed. Well, Good word hasn't brought anyone over. Wonder if money would. We might just have a mental breakthrough with these $5,000 to win IHRA races coming up. To bad they arn't anywhere around us.

Blackgar · 03-28-2011, 11:56 PM

Hagen that is the silliest thing I've ever heard. I'd rather take a shot at one in 15 or 20 to win $6,000.00 with contengency than a one in 50 to 100 shot going to an NHRA race.

Yeah the chances of drawing a duck at an IHRA race is slimmer as one out of two is a hitter, but you still have to run those people at an NHRA race, just not as close together

Hagen Gary · 03-29-2011, 01:11 AM

I'd love to know where you get that $6000 from. How long has it been since you checked the list? I also noticed that you didn't show at Baton Rouge. Was it not worth your trip to come to my home track from San Antonio? Actions speak a little louder than your words Mr. Blackmon, and it seems you agree with me. You aint traveling for IHRA either. This isn’t about how easy the money is, maybe you, not me. Its about car count and getting people to support IHRA. So Yeah, You think its ridiculous, but I'd rather make my way through more cars for more money. That’s the glory of NHRA I was talking about. And its not 1 in 20-30 vs 1 in 50-100. Odds go by rounds, not cars. So its more like 1 in 5 vs 1 in 6-7. That aint much different odds where I come from. If you figure in these ducks you’re talking about, you ought to get 1 or 2 rounds for free.. right? How silly does it look now?

Ed Carpenter · 03-29-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackgar

Hagen that is the silliest thing I've ever heard. I'd rather take a shot at one in 15 or 20 to win $6,000.00 with contengency than a one in 50 to 100 shot going to an NHRA race.

Yeah the chances of drawing a duck at an IHRA race is slimmer as one out of two is a hitter, but you still have to run those people at an NHRA race, just not as close together

Hey Paul duck here LOL Do you still have your car or did you sell it. Ed

03-28-2011, 08:52 PM	#1
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,271 Likes: 922 Liked 239 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Anyone going to San Antonio???????? Ed Wright, if that comment of yours is a swipe at me, then I'll consider the source. I'm out to embrace the IHRA, and if it means traveling 8-9hrs to do so, then that's fine with me. Hey, it's my money, and my choice of how I choose to spend it (besides, I feel it's an investment in my racing future, that will show IHRA, that I'm happy they're trying to come and play in our part of the country)! If you don't like it (even though you're closer than I am), then don't show up...I don't really care! I'll tell you one thing, it's a whole lot better paying $200 for a national event (with a chance to go to the world finals), than pay $305 to the monopoly and the enhancements that go with it! As for you (the Deuces Wild) Ed, I hope you get your clutch together, and I'll look forward to seeing you there. I have some friends there who've been bugging me to come visit them for 10yrs., and now that IHRA is in Az., I'm going there to show my appreciation to them for trying to give us westcoast racers another venue by which to enjoy our passion for drag racing (that actually seems to appreciate us, by giving us more coverage in their magazine, and allows us to spend less money to participate in the races w/o the enhancements we've been blessed with by Glendora). It's nice to have options for a change! __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021) Last edited by GarysZ24; 03-28-2011 at 08:54 PM.

03-28-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Anyone going to San Antonio???????? WHAT?? I have no idea what you are talking about! It's almost nine hours each way for ME! I have no idea (nor do I care) where you live or how long it takes you to get there. Get over yourself. Btw, Houston is about the same drive for me, No Problem is 12 hours each way for me. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 03-28-2011 at 08:59 PM.

03-28-2011, 09:02 PM	#3
Hagen Gary Live Reporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cajun country Posts: 339 Likes: 51 Liked 34 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Anyone going to San Antonio???????? I was thinking the same thing ED. Where the Hell did that come from? It clearly isn't a smart move considering what you have to risk and what the payoff might be. Once again, Throw a T/S payout and we are driving the 8 hours to be there too. Ain't making it as it stands and I'm quite sure there are multiple cars with less driving distance that think the same way. It just isn't worth the money and time vs other races.

03-28-2011, 09:24 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Anyone going to San Antonio???????? As I said, Hagen, I'm none too bright. I just like to race. I ran the 2009 race there. Didn't get to last year. Only got to race 4 time all last year. Going to try to make more races this year. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 03-28-2011 at 09:28 PM.

03-28-2011, 09:53 PM	#5
tex22 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 81 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone going to San Antonio???????? 45mins for me. Ill be there __________________ Nolan Grier 4785

03-28-2011, 10:14 PM	#6
Notch1320 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone going to San Antonio???????? I will be out spectating as work has me in the area for 3 weeks. If anyone needs a pit bitch, let me know. __________________ Shawn Allsup K/S 718

03-28-2011, 11:56 PM	#8
Blackgar Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 119 Likes: 1 Liked 48 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Anyone going to San Antonio???????? Hagen that is the silliest thing I've ever heard. I'd rather take a shot at one in 15 or 20 to win $6,000.00 with contengency than a one in 50 to 100 shot going to an NHRA race. Yeah the chances of drawing a duck at an IHRA race is slimmer as one out of two is a hitter, but you still have to run those people at an NHRA race, just not as close together

03-29-2011, 01:11 AM	#9
Hagen Gary Live Reporter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cajun country Posts: 339 Likes: 51 Liked 34 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Anyone going to San Antonio???????? I'd love to know where you get that $6000 from. How long has it been since you checked the list? I also noticed that you didn't show at Baton Rouge. Was it not worth your trip to come to my home track from San Antonio? Actions speak a little louder than your words Mr. Blackmon, and it seems you agree with me. You aint traveling for IHRA either. This isn’t about how easy the money is, maybe you, not me. Its about car count and getting people to support IHRA. So Yeah, You think its ridiculous, but I'd rather make my way through more cars for more money. That’s the glory of NHRA I was talking about. And its not 1 in 20-30 vs 1 in 50-100. Odds go by rounds, not cars. So its more like 1 in 5 vs 1 in 6-7. That aint much different odds where I come from. If you figure in these ducks you’re talking about, you ought to get 1 or 2 rounds for free.. right? How silly does it look now? Last edited by Hagen Gary; 03-29-2011 at 01:16 AM.