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Haddock....
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Tim5636sc
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As do I Angelo. He definately has his heart in his job. He just needs some better parts/money to keep them from blowing up.
I've known Terry Haddock for several years and can tell you no one has the "want to's" more than him. It is true that he is operating on some over extended parts, and he does it all from the drive the truck, drive the car, do the bottom end, build the racks and build the motors with a total volunteer crew and very little money to operate on. He does more with less than anyone else...and unfortunatly in show's just how much "less" he has.
The only thing that would help Haddock is money. Money to buy newer parts, money to hire a somewhat more knowledgeable tuner that has a "safe" A-B tuneup ala Johnny West, Paul Smith etc....
Terry has been the underdog and struggling to compete for many years...but he still keeps hanging in there when lesser souls would have packed it in long ago. It is unfortunate that his stuggles detract from the show and slow down the process but as long as he keeps putting everything he has on the line, everytime...who are we to fault him?
The only thing that would help Haddock is money. Money to buy newer parts, money to hire a somewhat more knowledgeable tuner that has a "safe" A-B tuneup ala Johnny West, Paul Smith etc....
Terry has been the underdog and struggling to compete for many years...but he still keeps hanging in there when lesser souls would have packed it in long ago. It is unfortunate that his stuggles detract from the show and slow down the process but as long as he keeps putting everything he has on the line, everytime...who are we to fault him?
Speed1288
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thats good to hear, in no way am I slighting him. What he's doing is admirable I just hope he keeps it together and can stay out there for awhile.
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That was the first year he returned to drag racing after leaving drag boats. I think we all remember how well things went for years after.
I still miss Eddie and Ercie not being at the track.
jackass
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Tom.. i'm with you on how much Terry wants to be there and race...thats for sure...
i think he's got a good A to B set up looking at some of his past runs..but... the issue might be in some of the parts.... maybe he needs to cut back on how many races he runs same funds up for better parts and make those events he does go to count more in performance... that might help his search for sponsorship dollars.... Limited number events performaning well is better than every event with a blow up...
GLAD hs is ok... but he is starting to scare me a bit.....
Billly
i think he's got a good A to B set up looking at some of his past runs..but... the issue might be in some of the parts.... maybe he needs to cut back on how many races he runs same funds up for better parts and make those events he does go to count more in performance... that might help his search for sponsorship dollars.... Limited number events performaning well is better than every event with a blow up...
GLAD hs is ok... but he is starting to scare me a bit.....
Billly
indidad- The Guy- Uncle Steve
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What if NHRA was justified in refusing to let John force race when he was on fire more times than not? Just sayin..........
Not only did all Terry's stuff get blown up this weekend, but his support trailer was destroyed in a road accident on the way to the track. Some kids, driving a truck, fell asleep and creamed the back part of the trailer.
If Terry didn't have bad luck, he wouldn't have any. I hope someone steps up and helps him out soon. He's no different from a lot of guys 30 years ago who would do just about anything to go racing.
If Terry didn't have bad luck, he wouldn't have any. I hope someone steps up and helps him out soon. He's no different from a lot of guys 30 years ago who would do just about anything to go racing.
Huge
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Terry has a good crew chief over there helping him try to find the problem. They are looking at the electrical and ignition. They will find and fix the problem. Terry has good parts.
Marchboom
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As I remember, Paul Romaine was in the same situation. NHRA told him that due to his constant oiling of the track he couldn't race at any national events.
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