Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game

jmcarter · 11-16-2019, 11:34 AM

Yea, I know who cares but watching the PS qualifying I was struck by Erica’s comments about Greg Anderson working the ladder in an attempt to hopefully run her first round. Apparently she believes playing the ladder is very unprofessional. I’ve always been a Erica fan and know she’s a positive role model for young girls but it chafed me when Elite took the Mopar $ away from J&J and when they couldn’t win with them she bad mouthed Mopar repeatedly. The escalating battle with KB Racing is pretty intense and I get that but...

My question is do sportsman racers feel playing the ladder game is unprofessional in any way? I never have considered it to be but rather just another tool to be as competitive as possible. Other opinions?

The Hawk · 11-16-2019, 12:08 PM

It`s all part of the game in my opinion. I`d LOVE to see NHRA go back to the Pro Ladder for Stock and SS. Talk about manipulating the ladder!

Ed Wright · 11-16-2019, 01:16 PM

I was not aware “working the ladder” was a bad thing. Some guys try to get, or avoid, a heads up, or try to go #1 to get a bye first round with an odd number of cars.

HR9121 · 11-16-2019, 02:39 PM

She wouldn't like me or alot of other guys in Stock very much. There are alot of guys and girls that manipulate to some degree where they are on the ladder.

davidhuff · 11-16-2019, 02:43 PM

Could be interested?

The Hawk · 11-16-2019, 03:27 PM

I hope he gets paired with her first round

Lee Valentine · 11-16-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

She wouldn't like me or alot of other guys in Stock very much. There are alot of guys and girls that manipulate to some degree where they are on the ladder.

I can't believe this actually happens in stock eliminator,I'm shocked!

HR9121 · 11-16-2019, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Valentine

I can't believe this actually happens in stock eliminator,I'm shocked!

Yeah I hate to be the one that breaks it to you Lee but it does! Lol 😆

HR9121 · 11-16-2019, 09:08 PM

Well he got her.

The Hawk · 11-16-2019, 09:33 PM

Ta Da!!!!!!! I commend Greg Anderson to try this approach. Not a typical tactic on this level, but awesome job. Time to put up now. I love it!!!!

11-16-2019, 12:08 PM	#2
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game It`s all part of the game in my opinion. I`d LOVE to see NHRA go back to the Pro Ladder for Stock and SS. Talk about manipulating the ladder! __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

11-16-2019, 01:16 PM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game I was not aware “working the ladder” was a bad thing. Some guys try to get, or avoid, a heads up, or try to go #1 to get a bye first round with an odd number of cars. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

11-16-2019, 02:39 PM	#4
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game She wouldn't like me or alot of other guys in Stock very much. There are alot of guys and girls that manipulate to some degree where they are on the ladder. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

11-16-2019, 02:43 PM	#5
davidhuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 928 Likes: 1 Liked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Re: Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game Could be interested?

11-16-2019, 03:27 PM	#6
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game I hope he gets paired with her first round __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

11-16-2019, 11:34 AM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,305 Likes: 2,409 Liked 3,218 Times in 980 Posts	Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game Yea, I know who cares but watching the PS qualifying I was struck by Erica’s comments about Greg Anderson working the ladder in an attempt to hopefully run her first round. Apparently she believes playing the ladder is very unprofessional. I’ve always been a Erica fan and know she’s a positive role model for young girls but it chafed me when Elite took the Mopar $ away from J&J and when they couldn’t win with them she bad mouthed Mopar repeatedly. The escalating battle with KB Racing is pretty intense and I get that but... My question is do sportsman racers feel playing the ladder game is unprofessional in any way? I never have considered it to be but rather just another tool to be as competitive as possible. Other opinions? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

11-16-2019, 09:08 PM	#9
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game Well he got her. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

11-16-2019, 09:33 PM	#10
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Elite/KB Pro Stock war...Ladder game Ta Da!!!!!!! I commend Greg Anderson to try this approach. Not a typical tactic on this level, but awesome job. Time to put up now. I love it!!!! __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It