Anybody out there MISS the Torrence family at Pomona ?

340Cuda · 02-09-2020, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mopacltd

Torrance family does a lot for the t/f class. Like them or not, they are good for the class.

Yes I miss them a lot. I think they are good for the sport and help a lot of other racers.

Like love him or hate him Steve is a passionate driver. The passion sometimes bubbles up in ways that are unacceptable.

I never liked Dale Bernhardt, but he was great for NASCAR.

Billy Nees · 02-09-2020, 10:19 AM

NHRA has built it's entire marketing plan around the Torrences, the Kalittas, Schumacher and Force. I wouldn't think that this would be a comfortable situation to be in.

Steve Stasko · 02-09-2020, 01:05 PM

Not the least bit...

That being said, I will acknowledge that they do have their place in the sport/hobby. I think he's doing way more harm to his already blemished image with the vague explanation for their absence though. If what is being said is true about the protest for his punishment, I think it's in poor taste for the other teams to sit out as well if that's the case. I sincerely hope that's not the reason for the absence, and that NHRA doesn't give into them.

Tom P · 02-09-2020, 01:41 PM

I don't think the other teams have that choice, they may not be able to get there or run without the Torrance team.

JHeath · 02-10-2020, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Stasko

Not the least bit...

That being said, I will acknowledge that they do have their place in the sport/hobby. I think he's doing way more harm to his already blemished image with the vague explanation for their absence though. If what is being said is true about the protest for his punishment, I think it's in poor taste for the other teams to sit out as well if that's the case. I sincerely hope that's not the reason for the absence, and that NHRA doesn't give into them.

There is talk on other message boards that Torrence's are not happy with NHRA changing the "countdown" procedure.
Also, Scott Palmer, and Jeff Diehl's teams get racetrack help from the Torrence teams.

Mike Jones · 02-10-2020, 08:45 AM

I saw ST offer an apology from the podium. Then explain how tough it was for him to stand up there and do it. In an on track interview, CF said he hasn`t spoken to ST since their incident. Somehow, I couldn`t help but think how funny it would look with that cowboy hat pulled down over his ears.

Jim Kaekel · 02-10-2020, 09:06 AM

Steve Torrence is simply a spoiled, entitled brat. If he wouldn't have turned and run like a little girl, maybe Ferre would have had a chance to pop him a good one.

CMcAllister · 02-10-2020, 04:49 PM

Did the vintage Pro Stock cars ever get to run for the big 50 years of Pro Stock celebration?

I wasn't paying attention.

Chevy55 · 02-11-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CMcAllister

Did the vintage Pro Stock cars ever get to run for the big 50 years of Pro Stock celebration?

I wasn't paying attention.

https://www.nhra.com/news/2020/watch...re-race-nhratv

02-09-2020, 10:19 AM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,495 Likes: 3,600 Liked 7,742 Times in 1,740 Posts	Re: Anybody out there MISS the Torrence family at Pomona ? NHRA has built it's entire marketing plan around the Torrences, the Kalittas, Schumacher and Force. I wouldn't think that this would be a comfortable situation to be in. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

02-09-2020, 01:05 PM	#3
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 455 Likes: 13 Liked 274 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Anybody out there MISS the Torrence family at Pomona ? Not the least bit... That being said, I will acknowledge that they do have their place in the sport/hobby. I think he's doing way more harm to his already blemished image with the vague explanation for their absence though. If what is being said is true about the protest for his punishment, I think it's in poor taste for the other teams to sit out as well if that's the case. I sincerely hope that's not the reason for the absence, and that NHRA doesn't give into them.

02-09-2020, 01:41 PM	#4
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Anybody out there MISS the Torrence family at Pomona ? I don't think the other teams have that choice, they may not be able to get there or run without the Torrance team.

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Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Anybody out there MISS the Torrence family at Pomona ? I saw ST offer an apology from the podium. Then explain how tough it was for him to stand up there and do it. In an on track interview, CF said he hasn`t spoken to ST since their incident. Somehow, I couldn`t help but think how funny it would look with that cowboy hat pulled down over his ears. Last edited by Mike Jones; 02-10-2020 at 03:18 PM.

02-10-2020, 09:06 AM	#7
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 534 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Anybody out there MISS the Torrence family at Pomona ? Steve Torrence is simply a spoiled, entitled brat. If he wouldn't have turned and run like a little girl, maybe Ferre would have had a chance to pop him a good one. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

02-10-2020, 04:49 PM	#8
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 615 Likes: 16 Liked 920 Times in 259 Posts	Re: Anybody out there MISS the Torrence family at Pomona ? Did the vintage Pro Stock cars ever get to run for the big 50 years of Pro Stock celebration? I wasn't paying attention.