Man, 20 y/o Bobby Bode drove thru that explosion like a veteran (1 Viewer)

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Sheesh I remember seeing that guy as a little kid scampering around the pits at Pomona now he's manhandling nitro funny cars like a grown man.

Great job Bode family!!! I was cheering for ya. That 1st win is coming soon! Keep on keepin' on!!!

 

[jimbo]

Sheesh I remember seeing that guy as a little kid scampering around the pits at Pomona now he's manhandling nitro funny cars like a grown man.
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Great job Bode family!!! That 1st win is coming soon!

Kept it straight as an arrow, Great Job!

 

[Huge]

Heck, I used to push him in his stroller around the pits when he was only a year old. That explosion was identical to the one Bob had at Indy. I remember Alice grabbed my arm during Bobs explosion and she didn't stop trembling until I told her he was out of the car and ok. So, I can only imagine how she felt with Bobby's boomer. She text me a pic of the body today after they got back to the trailer and it didn't look to good. Well now he has his first explosion under his belt and doesn't have to wonder what it feels like anymore. I'm so happy to see him get to his first final.

 

[turbo ken]

I was so hoping that he was going to win. https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nhr...YUUXSn9zwEI861QgurfZKMdJVLPhLInb7hv75jD7vOeNM

 

[DanTheFan]

Great job handling it. I feel bad for what this is going to cost the team but they had a really good weekend.

 

[qualified17th]

I was so hoping that he was going to win. https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nhr...YUUXSn9zwEI861QgurfZKMdJVLPhLInb7hv75jD7vOeNM

He was going to. Look at the intervals, he was ahead of Hagan at the 660. 3.22 for Bode, 3.24 for Hagan. If the motor holds on another hundred feet Bobby wins it

 

[Reese]

We had a guy who it was his first time at a National event. We were looking to baptize him in nitro. Bob pits were not to crowded so I said let's hang out here. It was enjoyable just watching them work on the car before Friday Q1. They seemed to be relaxed and enjoying themselves, kidding around, and Alice serving beef jerky to them. Like a bunch of friends working on a car for beer money. One of my friends said that the other teams looked like robots, these guys are human and I have to agree.
After starting and running the car on alcohol a couple of times(to check timing I guess) they grabbed mask and one of crew guys pointed at my buddy and said "You going to be the first one to run" and started laughing. Well I am proud to say he was one of the last to run. It was awesome to watch them work, best part of my weekend.
Well after he won second round, we decided that if he wins today, we were his good luck charm. Thanks Team Brode. You have a fan for life.

 

[Butch]

Only downfall was, he didn't do a Raymond Beadle (Gators rollover) when he got out of the car. LOL
But considering hi seat time I'm sure he had other thoughts on his mind he did an awesome driving job.

 

[Nunz]

I read somewhere that Tony Stewart was so happy for Bobby making the final, and showing his passion when he got out of the car that he's going to "buy that kid a new helmet". Pretty cool.

 

[z28]

It was great to see his passion and performance. Keep in mind he calls most of the tuneup on that car as well. Kid has a future!

 

[TSK]

During his interview before the final, Bobby seemed much more mature than the 20 years old that he is. I like Hagan but I was pulling for Bobby in the final.
When my wife and I were at our hotel on Saturday during the Phoenix race, we were getting ready to leave the hotel and went to one of the elevators. When the door opened, Bob Bode and his wife were in it. I'm sure they noticed my reaction of recognition in seeing them. We got to talking about the race. They asked us where we were from and if we go to many races. They were super friendly. You can't help but root for them.
I hope they can recover from the boomer and get back out to the track sooner rather than later.

 

[LasVegas87]

That car was moving. So close. Is Alice no longer BUG? She's great.

 

[TSK]

I was so hoping that he was going to win. https://www.autoweek.com/racing/nhr...YUUXSn9zwEI861QgurfZKMdJVLPhLInb7hv75jD7vOeNM

Good on Tony Stewart for buying Bobby a new helmet.

 

[Von Halen]

That car was moving. So close. Is Alice no longer BUG? She's great.

She backed Bobby up.

 

[Randy]

Good on Tony Stewart for buying Bobby a new helmet.

It might be more meaningful if Tony bought him a new body for the funny car. All kidding aside, the helmet deal is class act.

 

[twostep]

Only downfall was, he didn't do a Raymond Beadle (Gators rollover) when he got out of the car. LOL
But considering hi seat time I'm sure he had other thoughts on his mind he did an awesome driving job.

No, but he did a righteous job of glove throwing, an Olympic-worthy effort if there ever was one.

 

[mick]

Good on Tony Stewart for buying Bobby a new helmet.

nice gesture by TS to offer those kind words to bobby and the helmet replacement........but what is really amazing is the sally struthers gif paul flores came up with in 1st post!

 

[TSK]

No, but he did a righteous job of glove throwing, an Olympic-worthy effort if there ever was one.

I liked how he threw the gloves, picked them up and threw them again.

 

[LasVegas87]

No, but he did a righteous job of glove throwing, an Olympic-worthy effort if there ever was one.

Even picked one up and threw it a second time. I used to refer to Tony Stewart as "Tony the tantrum" so maybe that also helped get the helmet donation.

 

[Percboy]

Even picked one up and threw it a second time.

Surprised NHRA didnt feel the need to fine him for that.....