Fletcher article on Comp Plus

jmcarter · 12-02-2019, 10:15 AM

Interesting read, on one of the greatest sportsman racers and how the sport has changed. We all know how the competition has gotten so much better but the interview with Dan, Aaron Allison’s podcasts (particularly the one with Jeff Taylor) and Rampy’s farewell interview provide a sobering view of the current Drag Racing scene. And BTW, the racers in the Carolinas will have another hitter to contend with.

https://www.competitionplus.com/CPSp...d-tougher-ever

Bob Don · 12-02-2019, 11:28 AM

Good article. Thanks for link.

Andys dad · 12-02-2019, 11:52 AM

Good to know others recognize how much tougher the competition has gotten in the last 10 years.

Something I have realized for a long time.

Cars and drivers are all better.

It is hard to compete on a national level with a non-automotive job and an addiction for the action.

Ron

Larry Hill · 12-02-2019, 01:01 PM

We have parked next to, or close enough to Dan to see how hard he and his team work. He works long, hard, and smart, doing whatever is in the rules to send his opponent home. He's a Pro in the best sense of the word!

HR9121 · 12-02-2019, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Interesting read, on one of the greatest sportsman racers and how the sport has changed. We all know how the competition has gotten so much better but the interview with Dan, Aaron Allison’s podcasts (particularly the one with Jeff Taylor) and Rampy’s farewell interview provide a sobering view of the current Drag Racing scene. And BTW, the racers in the Carolinas will have another hitter to contend with.

https://www.competitionplus.com/CPSp...d-tougher-ever

Hitters! The whole family is relocating so the kids will have to be contended with also lol! I have texted with Dan a few times and I look forward to seeing him more now that he will be in the neighborhood. He a great guy and as Larry said a true Pro!

doglover44 · 12-02-2019, 04:19 PM

Glad he's still able to race for a living

12-02-2019, 10:15 AM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,286 Likes: 2,345 Liked 3,153 Times in 964 Posts	Fletcher article on Comp Plus Interesting read, on one of the greatest sportsman racers and how the sport has changed. We all know how the competition has gotten so much better but the interview with Dan, Aaron Allison’s podcasts (particularly the one with Jeff Taylor) and Rampy’s farewell interview provide a sobering view of the current Drag Racing scene. And BTW, the racers in the Carolinas will have another hitter to contend with. https://www.competitionplus.com/CPSp...d-tougher-ever __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

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Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,494 Likes: 1,112 Liked 893 Times in 190 Posts	Re: Fletcher article on Comp Plus Good article. Thanks for link. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

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Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Fletcher article on Comp Plus Good to know others recognize how much tougher the competition has gotten in the last 10 years. Something I have realized for a long time. Cars and drivers are all better. It is hard to compete on a national level with a non-automotive job and an addiction for the action. Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

12-02-2019, 01:01 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,619 Likes: 1,906 Liked 10,665 Times in 2,213 Posts	Re: Fletcher article on Comp Plus We have parked next to, or close enough to Dan to see how hard he and his team work. He works long, hard, and smart, doing whatever is in the rules to send his opponent home. He's a Pro in the best sense of the word! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,383 Likes: 4 Liked 481 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Fletcher article on Comp Plus Glad he's still able to race for a living __________________ Jake Biermann