Graduating Up

e vassar · 03-09-2022, 07:26 PM

John,Your post makes me think of Mike Salinas and the Scrappers team.
Mr.Salinas is a perfect example of what a lot of hard work and determination can do. Neither of which I have in abundance
The feature they aired about him (last season I think) literally moved me to tears. They are a very close family and doing what they love. I would much rather watch an interview with one his team than Brittany or Leah or Hagen... although I do admire them too. I would bet if any corporate sponsors approached Mr.Salinas he would insist that they would still race and present themselves as a family.

J.R. Haddad · 03-09-2022, 08:32 PM

I am sure it was very hard to be a successful Pro then, I am sure it is
hard now.

J.R.

SBillinson · 03-09-2022, 09:15 PM

The new factory experimental class might be an opportunity to move up the ranks. It wouldn't be cheap or easy but it seems more doable than getting a shot at the pro categories.

If the rumor mill has it right, it might end up becoming pro stock. Then, again, it might end up becoming pro stock truck. If someone has the means and drive to put a program together, it may be worth the gamble.

rognelson777 · 03-10-2022, 12:04 AM

Technology has outpaced Drag Racing. The reason I started drag racing was to go fast safely. A 13.00 street car in 1976 was great to drive on the street and bracket race. now search out a 2007 dodge charger with a hemi and a couple add ons and it is illegal to race because it is faster than 11.50. bolt on a procharger(technology) and run 9's with a little tuning. So why get into legal drag racing when you street car is as fast as most bracket door cars. or go to your local speed raceway, get in superfast electric cart and have fun for the same cost as the gamblers race

03-09-2022, 07:26 PM	#1
e vassar Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 382 Likes: 67 Liked 271 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Graduating Up John,Your post makes me think of Mike Salinas and the Scrappers team. Mr.Salinas is a perfect example of what a lot of hard work and determination can do. Neither of which I have in abundance The feature they aired about him (last season I think) literally moved me to tears. They are a very close family and doing what they love. I would much rather watch an interview with one his team than Brittany or Leah or Hagen... although I do admire them too. I would bet if any corporate sponsors approached Mr.Salinas he would insist that they would still race and present themselves as a family.

03-09-2022, 08:32 PM	#2
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 785 Likes: 939 Liked 1,467 Times in 307 Posts	Re: Graduating Up I am sure it was very hard to be a successful Pro then, I am sure it is hard now. J.R.

03-09-2022, 09:15 PM	#3
SBillinson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 94 Likes: 42 Liked 183 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Graduating Up The new factory experimental class might be an opportunity to move up the ranks. It wouldn't be cheap or easy but it seems more doable than getting a shot at the pro categories. If the rumor mill has it right, it might end up becoming pro stock. Then, again, it might end up becoming pro stock truck. If someone has the means and drive to put a program together, it may be worth the gamble. __________________ SS/BS 1921

03-10-2022, 12:04 AM	#4
rognelson777 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 376 Likes: 20 Liked 135 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Graduating Up Technology has outpaced Drag Racing. The reason I started drag racing was to go fast safely. A 13.00 street car in 1976 was great to drive on the street and bracket race. now search out a 2007 dodge charger with a hemi and a couple add ons and it is illegal to race because it is faster than 11.50. bolt on a procharger(technology) and run 9's with a little tuning. So why get into legal drag racing when you street car is as fast as most bracket door cars. or go to your local speed raceway, get in superfast electric cart and have fun for the same cost as the gamblers race