1st full TAFC field of the year?

[Mike]

Not there yet, but Dallas has 14 TAFC entered with a week to go before the entry deadline. If 2 more enter, that would mark the first time all season the class would have a full field.

 

[mike]

Not there yet, but Dallas has 14 TAFC entered with a week to go before the entry deadline. If 2 more enter, that would mark the first time all season the class would have a full field.

Not there yet, but Dallas has 14 TAFC entered with a week to go before the entry deadline. If 2 more enter, that would mark the first time all season the class would have a full field.

The intro of nitro really helped the class-funny they have the same letters

 

[Nunz]

The intro of nitro really helped the class-funny they have the same letters

I think in time the injected fuel deal will catch on. I expect to have my car out in '25.

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

Bartone fired theirs up for the first time last weekend.

Via Troy Green's (crew member) FB page;

 

[NitroBruin]

Not there yet, but Dallas has 14 TAFC entered with a week to go before the entry deadline. If 2 more enter, that would mark the first time all season the class would have a full field.

Makes sense as the Jegs All star event is attached to the Stampede of Speed. Might as well run the National event if already there

 

[twostep]

Not there yet, but Dallas has 14 TAFC entered with a week to go before the entry deadline. If 2 more enter, that would mark the first time all season the class would have a full field.

Alcohol fields at the Motorplex are typically pretty strong. Lots of alcohol racers in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas. It's been a long, long time since I've watched an injected nitro FC make a pass. Hopefully a couple will show up.
I really enjoy Top Alcohol and the dwindling numbers, especially TA/FC, is depressing but understandable seeing as it's an expensive class to run for not much return. You just gotta love doing it.

 

[Nunz]

I believe there are 16 entered now.

 

[J. S.]

Bartone fired theirs up for the first time last weekend.

Via Troy Green's (crew member) FB page;

Interesting that Bartone appears to be making the switch to an Injected nitro TA/FC when they have had so much success with the current blown combination. I guess drag racers are gluttons for punishment. "If it works, let's fix it anyway" ??

 

[Nunz]

Interesting that Bartone appears to be making the switch to an Injected nitro TA/FC when they have had so much success with the current blown combination. I guess drag racers are gluttons for punishment. "If it works, let's fix it anyway" ??

I think at this point, they're going to experiment, not make a wholesale switch. Remember, Boggs has A/Fuel experience too.

 

[Jack]

Interesting that Bartone appears to be making the switch to an Injected nitro TA/FC when they have had so much success with the current blown combination. I guess drag racers are gluttons for punishment. "If it works, let's fix it anyway" ??

Pretty sure the Bar tones can afford to experiment.

 

[Butch]

You only fail when you stop trying.

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

Interesting that Bartone appears to be making the switch to an Injected nitro TA/FC when they have had so much success with the current blown combination. I guess drag racers are gluttons for punishment. "If it works, let's fix it anyway" ??

Drag racers get bored. The Bartone team have won almost everything in the class, if not everything. Everyone knows they are #1. What else is there to prove?

I believe Sean said earlier this year that they won't switch to the AFC fully. They will start testing and see what happens, all the while running their TAFC for points.

 

[Randy]

My fear would be if someone put together an extremely competitive A/FC the rules changes would come down on them. Fine line.

Back on topic, when I started running TA/FC 35 years ago it was common to see 28 to 30+ plus cars entered. Sad to see the numbers so low now.

 

[Nunz]

My fear would be if someone put together an extremely competitive A/FC the rules changes would come down on them. Fine line.

Back on topic, when I started running TA/FC 35 years ago it was common to see 28 to 30+ plus cars entered. Sad to see the numbers so low now.

It is a fine line, but in recent years the TAD class has achieved pretty good parity, I believe we can do it in TAFC as well.

 

[Randy]

It is a fine line, but in recent years the TAD class has achieved pretty good parity, I believe we can do it in TAFC as well.

I agree. Bucky and I over 20 years ago tried to get NHRA to allow A/FC but our fellow big namers cried, so it never happened.

 

[M Jones]

I agree. Bucky and I over 20 years ago tried to get NHRA to allow A/FC but our fellow big namers cried, so it never happened.

Randy, I know my brother told me when they switched A/F that parts cost was lower, is that still the same now

 

[twostep]

My fear would be if someone put together an extremely competitive A/FC the rules changes would come down on them. Fine line.

Back on topic, when I started running TA/FC 35 years ago it was common to see 28 to 30+ plus cars entered. Sad to see the numbers so low now.

Indeed. Back during the Pat Austin days, TAFC cars at the Motorplex were thicker than ticks on a dog's back and Santos was kicking butt with his SBC powered T/A dragster. Those were some good times.

 

[Mike]

As of the deadline, 17 TAFC entered. Full field plus one.

 

[jgrigz]

Mick Steele was running good until his crash at Bowling Green. I hope to see him back out soon. He seems to have the best results so far with nitro. It was also great to see Tony Bogolo come back with a new car after his crash at Norwalk earlier this year and win the Lucas Oil race in St. Louis. He’s a great guy and has been finding a way to keep running sine the early 80s.

 

[Chili]

Mick Steele leading after day one with a 5.46. Great run in the hot conditions.