Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA

Ed Carpenter · 08-21-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd Boyer

I know this has absolutely nothing to do with Stock and Super Stock, but I thought some may be interested. I believe Jerry took the fall for all the 90s ProStock "cheating" that was happening then. I don't think anyone believes that Eckman and Orndorff were the only ones doing it (besides the obvious: Wayne County "Break in"). I always liked Jerry and it's good to see him back on the track.

http://www.dragzine.com/news/jerry-e...fter-15-years/

You need to remember the Dodge boys said those hood scoop fires were from broken distributor gears. If you believe that I got some ocean front property in central Texas!!!!

Todd Boyer · 08-21-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by deuces wild

You need to remember the Dodge boys said those hood scoop fires were from broken distributor gears. If you believe that I got some ocean front property in central Texas!!!!

Oh I remember, Ed. The one I heard was that a lifter bar broke. Ummmm ......... yeah whatever !!!!
I was a huge fan of that team and I felt really ripped off when that whole thing went down and they "couldn't recover". I pretty much lost interest in Pro Stock at that point. I was really sorry to see what happened to Eckman. I'm sure it wasn't just those two teams who were using "enhancements" either. I'd LOVE to think that WJ was squeezing the bottle too !!!

Tim Ellis · 08-21-2012, 11:45 PM

As I recall Bob Glidden was one of the FEW who wouldn't spray, and paid a performance price for his diligence.

Geerhead55 · 08-22-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ellis

As I recall Bob Glidden was one of the FEW who wouldn't spray, and paid a performance price for his diligence.

I seem to recall, Tim,, that Bob was really ticked when he found out one of his boys, Billy, I presume,, hid some nitrous just to prove he could get it past the tech guys. He came clean afterwards,,, rumor was that the NOS wasn't on the car but in the driver's suit. Another urban legend??? I'm sure someone has the story memorized, but the details escape me,,, but it was very entertaining at the time.
Danny Durham

Tim Ellis · 08-22-2012, 12:02 AM

I think it was Billy, I believe he was one of the first 10 or so to run in the sixes?

Alan Roehrich · 08-22-2012, 12:23 AM

Billy did it, to prove to Bob that it could be done. It has been concealed in several places.

Dennis P Chapman · 08-22-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Billy did it, to prove to Bob that it could be done. It has been concealed in several places.

I thought Bob was the one that did the plumbing on Billys car.

k.pascoe · 08-22-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ellis

I think it was Billy, I believe he was one of the first 10 or so to run in the sixes?

Billy I believe was the 2nd member of the Holley 6-sec. club, with a 6.999.

Bobby Bennett · 08-22-2012, 10:49 AM

Here are the Jerry Eckman stories

http://www.competitionplus.com/featu...-ready-to-talk - His first interview

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...-process-today - Eckman Licenses

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...-last-15-years - Eckman Podcast -- Talking about the last 15 years

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...-stock-in-indy - Eckman completes licensing, completes return with Indy entry

Alan Roehrich · 08-21-2012, 11:49 PM

If Warren Johnson had been playing with giggle gas, Alderman wouldn't have any championships.

08-21-2012, 11:45 PM	#3
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 272 Likes: 31 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA As I recall Bob Glidden was one of the FEW who wouldn't spray, and paid a performance price for his diligence.

08-22-2012, 12:02 AM	#5
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 272 Likes: 31 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA I think it was Billy, I believe he was one of the first 10 or so to run in the sixes?

08-22-2012, 12:23 AM	#6
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,132 Likes: 1,600 Liked 1,912 Times in 429 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA Billy did it, to prove to Bob that it could be done. It has been concealed in several places. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-22-2012, 10:49 AM	#9
Bobby Bennett Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 67 Likes: 0 Liked 14 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA Here are the Jerry Eckman stories http://www.competitionplus.com/featu...-ready-to-talk - His first interview http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...-process-today - Eckman Licenses http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...-last-15-years - Eckman Podcast -- Talking about the last 15 years http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...-stock-in-indy - Eckman completes licensing, completes return with Indy entry

08-21-2012, 11:49 PM	#10
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,132 Likes: 1,600 Liked 1,912 Times in 429 Posts	Re: Jerry Eckman reinstated by NHRA If Warren Johnson had been playing with giggle gas, Alderman wouldn't have any championships. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S