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I will try to remember word for word what those racers opinion was of bracket racing that they were saying to me back then. They were claiming that so much cheating was going on in heads up racing that bracket racing was created to solve that problem. They for their own reasons did not like bracket racing to race in. That was the explanation I always heard from the racers at those 2 tracks and my co workers. I have never heard of any other explanation. Maybe that was their sarcastic opinion of bracket racing. I thought at the time they were talking factual about the cheating but maybe not.I just never gave bracket racing creation any thought over the years since I didn’t participate in it. I will bring this up to one of the now old boy who’s now 76 that said that to me years ago. He’s been battling throat cancer. I will ask what he has to say nowadays about bracket racing. That’s if I can hear him clearly and understand what he’s trying to say to me from what’s left of his vocal cords for him to speak. His wife should be able to translate his whispers.
All good ideas there. I will work on some of those but it will be for the 2023 event as we are about 2 1/2 weeks out now. As far as Cal coming out, Holly and I were discussing it when I ordered my new double pumps and Cal is under contract to attend another event on that weekend every year, so unless we get lucky and Nationals are put into a week when is is available, we won’t be seeing him there. I know there are some good tuners in this community though so…
I like to hear the history from everyone that is willing to tell me. It is a shame that the Nats fall on graduation weekend for over half the Country.. And Cal is busy that weekend every year as well. Looks to me that since He and Holly are One of, if not the largest most consistent sponsor of this event, Maybe the GSCA can talk with Cal and Dallas at the same time so they can work out a slightly different weekend. I do like the relatively cool air in May but a couple weeks later is ok too. I maybe shouldn’t even talk about any ways we can help but maybe we should too..I've been involved to some degree since the mid/late 50's. Gassers, modified roadsters, top fuel, Funny cars, modified production.
Was involved with all of them at some point in time.
I've seen the racing go from the street to class racing with the gassers, mod production, pro stock, jr fuel, to the top fuel nitro ban, the "blacky carbon" gas dragsters.
Lots of "evolution", and back sliding.
With the advent of the "electronic warfare" crap displacing real racing, I pretty much reverted to hot street cars, TnT, etc.
Nothing clears the grandstands quicker than the announcer's call for super gas, super comp to the lanes. TOTAL bullshit.
I've no interest in seeing a dragster leave the line, go into shut down, then take off again.
Last time to BG was in 2020. First was about 89-90, AIRC. Pits were full clear to the timing shack, there were no vendor spots left. The staging lanes were full. Lots of KILLER BBB'S making lots of noise, pulling obscene wheelies!
Fun times!
I won't be making the trip this yr as my g'son is graduating HS.
My collection of NHRA rule books pretty much tells the story of the changing times.
Back under my rock...
I've been involved to some degree since the mid/late 50's. Gassers, modified roadsters, top fuel, Funny cars, modified production.
Was involved with all of them at some point in time.
I've seen the racing go from the street to class racing with the gassers, mod production, pro stock, jr fuel, to the top fuel nitro ban, the "blacky carbon" gas dragsters.
Lots of "evolution", and back sliding.
With the advent of the "electronic warfare" crap displacing real racing, I pretty much reverted to hot street cars, TnT, etc.
Nothing clears the grandstands quicker than the announcer's call for super gas, super comp to the lanes. TOTAL bullshit.
I've no interest in seeing a dragster leave the line, go into shut down, then take off again.
Last time to BG was in 2020. First was about 89-90, AIRC. Pits were full clear to the timing shack, there were no vendor spots left. The staging lanes were full. Lots of KILLER BBB'S making lots of noise, pulling obscene wheelies!
Fun times!
I won't be making the trip this yr as my g'son is graduating HS.
My collection of NHRA rule books pretty much tells the story of the changing times.
Back under my rock...
Promises made, promises kept. Winner of B1, B2 and B3 were all handed a hundred dollar bill at the end of the Nats on top of whatever else was given to them. The winner of B3 had to be pushing 90 and was the nicest guy at the track. I was also able to sponsor TSM with some e85 parts. Thanks to all that made it out this year! This was my first year there as a racer and I learned a lot. Richie RocketI will give $100.00 cash to the winner of B1,B2,and B3 this year.. FullSince they have no RRA, I will have my beautiful wife hand out the $100.00 bills to each winner. There you go. I am sponsoring TSM and all 3 brackets. At least it will pay for a couple of Big Macs on the way home. Quote this post and I guarantee it! Richie Rocket Racing
How was the car count?
Strange, I saw not a single post about the activities, race results.
In the yrs past there were daily reports of what was going on.
Robert Wilson won and Walt Judy was runner up. I finally qualified with a 10.6 early yesterday but lifted the driver side head and slightly pushed a head gasket. Car is not hurt other than needing new head gaskets. Good time to do a complete refresh on engine and trans. I was qualifying for TSM and TPB so I was hot lapping. Never had a heat issue because I am running dual fans and an electric 55 gal PM water pump with trans cooler as well. But I should have re-torqued the studs after test and tune. 2023 will be my year I pray
Amen.
Agreed. Last year and this year have been better.
I am with you, the last two years have been very good. With gas prices up it really surprised me this year had such a good showing.
