Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Manager - Page 3

Carguy49 · 02-20-2017, 03:59 PM

Congrats to Mike on his new job. He will be a real asset to the Ford program. Anytime a real racer gets involved with a racing program good things will continue to happen.

Now if we can get a few racers involved in Glendora, instead of suits, NHRA COULD become great again. I know wishful thinking. But hey, I still believe in miracles.

Jim Kaekel · 02-20-2017, 05:46 PM

Congrats to Mike!!!

Superfan1 · 02-20-2017, 07:41 PM

Congratulations Mike, you are great choice for the job. The very best of luck in your new endeavor.

Max Wedge · 02-20-2017, 07:45 PM

Way to go Mike!

V M Kauffman · 02-20-2017, 07:57 PM

OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!

jmcarter · 02-20-2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by V M Kauffman

OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!

Why not keep it a congratulatory note to Mike? Whatever Mike inherits he will manage it with Sportsman racers at the forefront of his mind so don't think anyone can ask for more.

Dave Turner · 02-20-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by V M Kauffman

OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!

Mr. Kauffman, I'm a "glass half full" kinda guy....I believe I'll go fill it up!

Paul Precht · 02-20-2017, 08:56 PM

Good luck Mike, hope you make it out to PA again this year.

Cobra521 · 02-20-2017, 08:59 PM

Congratulations Mike. Great to have YOU in that position. Now can you put IHRA cars back on the contingency list.

rawhide · 02-20-2017, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by V M Kauffman

OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!

Midget engines are usally about 166 cubic inches and a good percentage of them already have a Ford engine.

02-20-2017, 03:59 PM	#21
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,949 Likes: 2,338 Liked 2,835 Times in 682 Posts	Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana Congrats to Mike on his new job. He will be a real asset to the Ford program. Anytime a real racer gets involved with a racing program good things will continue to happen. Now if we can get a few racers involved in Glendora, instead of suits, NHRA COULD become great again. I know wishful thinking. But hey, I still believe in miracles. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

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Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana Congrats to Mike!!! __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

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Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,663 Liked 2,631 Times in 437 Posts	Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana Congratulations Mike, you are great choice for the job. The very best of luck in your new endeavor. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

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Max Wedge Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 24 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana Way to go Mike!

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V M Kauffman Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Greentown, IN Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!

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Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 725 Likes: 339 Liked 306 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana Good luck Mike, hope you make it out to PA again this year.

02-20-2017, 08:59 PM	#29
Cobra521 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 7 Times in 1 Post	Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana Congratulations Mike. Great to have YOU in that position. Now can you put IHRA cars back on the contingency list.