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[GumbyWVU]

Screw your 8th mile,if they change to that im done. I dont even support local 8th mile,if your a 1/4 mile track run qtr mile,except for fuel cars

 

[J]

No need to be concerned over something that's never going to happen.

Local 1/8 mile works because the spectators can see the entire race; it's cheaper for the racers, most of who are local, unsponsored racers on a budget, it's become the standard for the big/small tire and no-prep stuff and many tracks (including ours) sit on property that can't handle 1/4 mile racing. And the incremental 305mph to the 660 is a hell of an accomplishment, regardless of how you look at it.

We went through all of this when the purists said they'd never attend another national event after the switch to 1000 feet 17 years ago. Some people still don't like it. Myself, I'm OK with 3.64/343 but maybe that's just me.

Lets hope it doesnt happen. I can see no prep 8th mile but not local brackets,if you cant afford to run your car to the qtr then you shouldnt be racing,just my opinion,every1 has 1 lol. I used to run maple grove all the time but ever since "prescious" took over it changed to 8th mile and i wont support it,so i go to a qtr track and race.

 

[J]

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Sorry that 8th mile talk get me worked up lol

 

[Professional Fan]

The crowd was on the edge of their seats last night when she ran. Biggest pop from the crowd I've ever seen in qualifying. This morning should be almost as good.

 

[twostep]

Of note - Austin Prock gained 52mph from 660' to 1000' (282/334). That's BIG. (Brittany gained 39)

 

[GumbyWVU]

Sorry that 8th mile talk get me worked up lol

no prob.......just take a deep breath and this too shall pass

 

[Mike]

What would a gpod guesstimate for ET and speed be if Brittany did that pass on a 1/4 mile track with all 8 candles lit through the entire 1320?

 

[Leebone]

If Grubby keeps doing this, I'm concerned about the NHRA putting a limit on Nitro cars.

 

[DanTheFan]

If the candles stay lit for a full pull and you posted 350mph on the board, everyone would go nuts. Even if you really only hit 335. You can’t much tell the difference as spectator. But… that run and Grubby’s latest tuneups are really something. Credit to Brittany too piloting all this record runs. I’m sure they’d ALMOST trade it for Sunday wins but it’s fun to watch. Imagine what that top end power combined with Langdon’s lights would result in. I say Langdon because I think Ashley lights are not in the cards for everyone else.

 

[twostep]

What would a gpod guesstimate for ET and speed be if Brittany did that pass on a 1/4 mile track with all 8 candles lit through the entire 1320?

Take the timing retard off and I'd guess 4.35/353 with conditions like Sonoma. A 10mph gain is about all you'd get due to intense aero drag coming into play at those speeds. Prepare the Safety Safari because there's a strong likelihood that thing is going to do a Mt. St. Helens imitation in the traps if they were to try it.

 

[mick]

it's too bad grubby had a falling out with kalitta, instead of a healthy relationship transitioning from driver to tuner.
to even think grubby tuned clay to a 3.62 all those years ago, on what was most likely a limited budget.

 

[Butch]

Well all that MPH doesn't win races.
That's all I'm saying. Lol

 

[z28]

it's too bad grubby had a falling out with kalitta, instead of a healthy relationship transitioning from driver to tuner.
to even think grubby tuned clay to a 3.62 all those years ago, on what was most likely a limited budget.

my understanding is they wanted him to relocate to Michigan and he didn't want to.

 

[5150 mechanic]

On tv it looked like the god Hermes kicked her car in the ass the last 200'. Wonder what's different keeping the engines happy through the traps?

 

[GumbyWVU]

my understanding is they wanted him to relocate to Michigan and he didn't want to.

I remember when, as a driver, Grubby double stepped it at the line and I think that was his last time as a driver for Connie....I just figured that was the end of it, I don't remember him crew chiefing for them.

 

[sutton]

I remember when, as a driver, Grubby double stepped it at the line and I think that was his last time as a driver for Connie....I just figured that was the end of it, I don't remember him crew chiefing for them.

Yes Grubby did double step during qualifying and his days at Kalitta motor sports came to a end. a phone call to JR Todd and a airplane ride to the track to finish the race with JR. I think it was a win win for both of them in the end.
Larry Sutton---

 

[z28]

I remember when, as a driver, Grubby double stepped it at the line and I think that was his last time as a driver for Connie....I just figured that was the end of it, I don't remember him crew chiefing for them.

they offered to keep him on after the double step in some capacity in Ypsilanta but he didn't want to move.

 

[Flicka]

Well all that MPH doesn't win races.
That's all I'm saying. Lol

Harry, I'm glad that someone else realizes that mile an hour are just numbers. Reaction times and close racing are the best

 

[twostep]

Well all that MPH doesn't win races.
That's all I'm saying. Lol

Everyone knows that and every racing forum has made it clear, oh, about a thousand times. But it sure does excite a lot of people, including Brittany herself, her team, the TV announcers, pitside reporters, Amanda Busick and especially the fans who were on their feet whooping and hollering like crazy. No, it doesn't pay anything directly but the thought of getting to watch a 343mph car is going to put a lot of butts in the seats at the next race and ensure that big M stays on the side of Brittany's car. And that's worth something.

Had she won I would have thought good, she's a deserving champion, glad to see her put one in the books. And then forgot about it. I'll remember that 343 for awhile.

 

[Butch]

Carl, I made that comment as a Sarcastic statement.
Yes it was a monumental moment, but many times my Sarcastic side comes out.