Duane Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 10 Mar 2010 07:26 AM |
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Lucas Oil Firebird Spring Nationals in conjunction with the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Association
Date: April 30-May 1&2
Location: Firebird International Raceway Park, Chandler AZ
Schedule:
•Pit Open 12:00 noon Thursday, April 29th
•Friday, April 30 Test & Tune $100.00
•Saturday, May 1 Qualifying 9:00-5:00
•Sunday, May 2 Eliminations 9:00-5:00
Registration Fees:
•TFH-PCE $325.00, PE-TE 4275.00, ME-RR $250.00, •PWC1 $150.00, PWC2 $125.00
•Pre registration discount of $25.00, Must be Post marked by April 19th
Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn, Ocotillo 1200 W. Ocotillo Rd. Chandler, AZ 480-203-2121
Special racer room rate of $69.00.
Contact Hotel by March 26th, mention that you are with the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series. |
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Tod Thompson
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| 11 Mar 2010 07:43 PM |
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Hey Buddy , Where did you get the race info? I tried to get info on a RV spot and the folks at Firebird did not even know there was a boat race and as far as RV spot info forget about it they had no clue . The girl on the phone said to call Lucas Oil , I did went through a couple phone #'s and once again Nothing ....... If anyone has info I'm all ears . |
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Vince Nelson
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| 16 Mar 2010 06:34 AM |
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Tod, I'm calling Bull$hit. It's posted on the event schedule on the firebirdraceway website.. She doesn't have a clue like you said. I'll see if I can get some information regarding the RV spots for ya.. |
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Scott Burrows
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| 17 Mar 2010 02:52 AM |
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LODBRS is also the promoter of the race. You may have to contact them, not sure. Call (830) 265-4790. |
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John white
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| 17 Mar 2010 03:58 PM |
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Who is the sancationing body for the event? We have a new driver possiblely wanting to license. |
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Tod Thompson
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| 17 Mar 2010 08:14 PM |
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Vince , Thanks for checking in, the whole deal seems a little out there at the moment . If I hear anything I will post what I find out as well . Thanks man ... |
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Scott Burrows
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| 22 Mar 2010 04:34 AM |
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Tod, did you try to call Lucas Oil number? Since they are the promoter, the RV sites usually fall under the promoter's jurisdiction, and may be where the confusion lies. I don't know the details but it would be a good place to start. |
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Tod Thompson
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| 23 Mar 2010 12:05 PM |
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Thanks Scott , I did call Lucas and received no response . I went to the firebird website and called a very helpful guy named Mike and he put it in the hands of a gal named Careana and I am waiting to hear back from her . I will let you know what comes out of this . Thanks guys , TT |
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Vince Nelson
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| 24 Mar 2010 02:34 PM |
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Right on Tod.. Let us know what you find out.. |
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2005 IHBA Top Eliminator DIV 1 World Champ
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Tod Thompson
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| 03 Apr 2010 06:11 AM |
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Well I finally got the RV spot handled and all is well again . Call Firebird 602-268-0200 ask for Karina and she will get you dialed in. They are only selling spots from the start to the beginning of the grandstands for this race at $250.00 a space . We will be in spot 32 so come on by and say hello !!!!! See U there . |
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Tod Thompson
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| 03 Apr 2010 06:18 AM |
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ROLE CALL : Who's in for the 2010 Lucas Oil Firebird Spring Nationals ?????! |
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Dale Murray
Gold Memeber
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| 05 Apr 2010 05:36 AM |
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P/M 030 will be there |
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Duane Sims
aka "The Admin"
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| 08 Apr 2010 11:03 AM |
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Sorry Tod for being out of pocket. This race is also injuction with the unlimited lights. Firebird had already given them that weekend and then Ken was able to change the orignal date and combine the two races on the same weekend. My guess is this maybe why the person you first talked to didn't know about the drag boat race that weekend.
Glad to hear you got it handled anyway.
See you there! |
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Vince Nelson
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| 09 Apr 2010 03:50 PM |
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Good deal!!!!!!!!! I'll pass the number on to a couple interested parties.
Heartbeat 181 will be there running PE.. Can't wait!!!!!!! |
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Marlane Powers
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| 10 Apr 2010 11:49 AM |
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Kurt and I are crossing our fingers. We hope to be there with the new boat, Killin Time PE 007. Lots of work left to be done tho |
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kent price
Pro Racer
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| 10 Apr 2010 03:31 PM |
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hey tod ......glad your comming to the opener ,,,met you last year and thought you were a greart americian...drop by the pits and say hi and have a cold one...kent.....draggin 904 |
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Tod Thompson
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| 11 Apr 2010 07:28 PM |
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Kent great to hear from you ! I will definitely stopping by. Trying to drag Charlie Sheen back again as well . See ya there !!!!! |
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Vince Nelson
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| 12 Apr 2010 09:18 AM |
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Posted By Marlane Powers on 10 Apr 2010 12:49 PM
Kurt and I are crossing our fingers. We hope to be there with the new boat, Killin Time PE 007. Lots of work left to be done tho Right on Marlane!!!!!!!!! Glad to see you guys back out.. Make sure you take it easy on us!!!  |
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2005 IHBA Top Eliminator DIV 1 World Champ
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RON PITTS
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| 16 Apr 2010 07:54 PM |
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Posted By Vince Nelson on 09 Apr 2010 04:50 PM
Good deal!!!!!!!!! I'll pass the number on to a couple interested parties.
Heartbeat 181 will be there running PE.. Can't wait!!!!!!! Whats up ? No PCE for you  |
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Vince Nelson
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| 20 Apr 2010 08:21 AM |
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Not yet.. The current combination is finally running and want to enjoy it before starting any new endeavors.. The other project is kind of at a stand still until we see how all this pans out.. Plus, why run a class that cost more to run but the purse is the same? |
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Bob Prigmore
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| 21 Apr 2010 02:12 PM |
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Posted By Marlane Powers on 10 Apr 2010 12:49 PM
Kurt and I are crossing our fingers. We hope to be there with the new boat, Killin Time PE 007. Lots of work left to be done tho hey marlane, was the name "Kill 'n' Time" on the boat when you got it, or is that what you all named it? i know a guy that raced a progas hydro 15 years ago by that name. after he sold it 10+ years ago, it was never seen again... just wondering... |
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Scott Burrows
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| 23 Apr 2010 08:07 PM |
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Almost ready to head west. If anyone wonders why Ken doesn't call them back immediately. Everything has been created from scratch. Here's a sample http://scottyb.home.texas.net/Rescu...%20041010/ |
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Marlane Powers
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| 24 Apr 2010 05:47 PM |
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Bob No the boat was not named that. The boat is Tony Leamans old boat. Our friend bought it and asked Kurt to race it for him. We did not know there was antoher boat at one time called "Killin' Time" Go figure. Thought we were being original |
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Bob Prigmore
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| 28 Apr 2010 01:36 PM |
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marlane, i guess you could say it's re-original? it was the name of jimmy perry's old capsuled comp hydro, then progas hydro. he also had the same name on his old lake daytona before he sold it maybe 15 years ago. after going through a couple different owners, ed pacilio bought the daytona and ran it with the same name before jumping into hydros. jimmy sold the hydro 12-13 years ago, and it's probably hiding out in somebody's barn somewhere... still a cool name though... |
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Tod Thompson
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| 28 Apr 2010 02:17 PM |
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Roll call updates ?????? |
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Steve McPherson
Pro Racer
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| 03 May 2010 05:00 PM |
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Does any one have the results from Sunday's finals? I know that the wind picked up pretty bad mid afternoon, just wondered if it effected the race. |
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Mike Barnes
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| 04 May 2010 07:57 AM |
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Due to the huge windstorm, Sunday's eliminations were cancelled... However, they were able to get Round#1 of Top Fuel in prior to calling it for the day...
Problem Child won running a 3.60(something) @ 240
Toxic Rocket won (unknown ET and MPH)
Problem Child was declared the event winner due to their quicker ET in Round#1 (semi-finals)
Pro-Mod was also able to get Round#1 completed and were down to 6 boats remaining.
No other classes (either Pro or Sportsman) were able to run even one round of eliminations...
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Mike Barnes
"Physi-COLE Attraction"
PE# 316
(RETIRED ??)
"Animal Instinct"
PE# 207
2002, 2005, 2008 IHBA (Div 1) WORLD CHAMPION
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Steve McPherson
Pro Racer
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| 04 May 2010 03:43 PM |
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Dang. Well props to EKR. Daryl thought they had a 3.55 @ 250 or so in it. Maybe if the wind had behaved. It will be interesting to see what happens with the 1000' runs now. Be cool to compare the TFH with NHRA fuelers E.Ts. Good tt hear that he kept it in his lane this time. Took out some lights on his 2nd qualifying pass towards the ens of his run. They do build a bullet. It is going to be an interesting season.. |
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kent price
Pro Racer
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| 04 May 2010 06:42 PM |
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t.a.h. did get there first round in.. |
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Mark Mclaughlin
Photog
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| 05 May 2010 06:50 AM |
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 In fact, here's Kent's first round win on Sunday morning before the course was shut down.....little bit bumpy ride? |
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Sean Barnes
Pro Racer
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| 05 May 2010 10:01 PM |
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First off let me say nice job EKR.
Eddie and Russell are runnin on all eight.
Posted By Steve McPherson on 04 May 2010 04:43 PM
Dang. Well props to EKR. Daryl thought they had a 3.55 @ 250 or so in it. Maybe if the wind had behaved. It will be interesting to see what happens with the 1000' runs now. Be cool to compare the TFH with NHRA fuelers E.Ts. Good tt hear that he kept it in his lane this time. Took out some lights on his 2nd qualifying pass towards the ens of his run. They do build a bullet. It is going to be an interesting season.. You have got to be kidding it's no comparison...Give us 125' running start and see how quick we would run. That is the much over looked detail when making ET comperisons |
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Scott Burrows
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| 06 May 2010 03:37 AM |
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Posted By Sean Barnes on 05 May 2010 11:01 PM
First off let me say nice job EKR.
Eddie and Russell are runnin on all eight.
Posted By Steve McPherson on 04 May 2010 04:43 PM
Dang. Well props to EKR. Daryl thought they had a 3.55 @ 250 or so in it. Maybe if the wind had behaved. It will be interesting to see what happens with the 1000' runs now. Be cool to compare the TFH with NHRA fuelers E.Ts. Good tt hear that he kept it in his lane this time. Took out some lights on his 2nd qualifying pass towards the ens of his run. They do build a bullet. It is going to be an interesting season..
You have got to be kidding it's no comparison...Give us 125' running start and see how quick we would run.
That is the much over looked detail when making ET comperisons
You are correct, other than engines, there is no comparison between asphalt and water. Water presents another dimension of problems that asphalt doesn't, from the starting line throughout the whole run. IMO, drag boats have far exceeded the accomplishments of the asphalt guys, especially over the last 5 years, when you compare budgets. Just think if these guys even had 1/4 of the budgets that the asphalt guys have. |
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Steve McPherson
Pro Racer
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| 06 May 2010 11:47 AM |
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I never said that they are the same creature. Like Scott said budgets, dynamics of H2o compaired to asphalt etc. All I said was it will be interesting to compare their times. Simular creatures, top of thier sport. Like looking at F-1, IRL, and NASCAR. But you can't beat NITRO. |
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Eddie Knox
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| 19 May 2010 07:33 PM |
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All I can say is what a fun F'n ride it must be to cover 1000' (or should I say 900') in 3.67 seconds. Yea, we get a running start but WHATEVER it's still haulin' a$$ when you think about it. Big a$$ goodyears a multi-stage clutch, a wing and a mega budget versus those little bitty propellers and part-time racers?? 2.71 to the 660' mark aint too shabby either!!! Daryl's just giggling his butt off going down the track.. |
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Duane Sims
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| 19 May 2010 08:44 PM |
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All I can say is Eddie it's your well-deserved turn to be the big dawg everyone wants to nock off the mound!!! Keep all 8 candles loaded and let them try!!!  |
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Eddie Knox
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| 19 May 2010 09:33 PM |
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Thanks Duane but it's gunna take a lot more than a couple good outings to become the "big dawg" That Red boat has been fast for quite a while and has several jackets to show for it. We will however keep at it as long as there are parts to play with and a jug of fuel... |
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Jeff Andrade
Trick Pony 557 T/E
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| 19 May 2010 11:37 PM |
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So Sean, in your expert opinion if a fuel boat was on water lined up with a dragster on asphault , both at a dead start. How much slower would the dragboat et with goood water and a smooth run compared to the dragster on asphault... Just curious |
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Scott Burrows
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| 20 May 2010 03:32 AM |
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To make things even, the dragster also has to carry his own batteries and starter, fire on the line with the count down clock initiated, no burnout, no tweaking the tune up, and he can't use his brakes to stage. He has to reach up and grab a rope and line himself up straight down the track.
Jeff, where have you been? Still grooming that Trick Pony? |
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Tod Thompson
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| 20 May 2010 09:37 AM |
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Yah but cars are kinda boring ...
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Jeff Andrade
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| 20 May 2010 10:58 AM |
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Hi Scott good to hear from you. We only raced once last year at Dexter, so I havent had much to say. Thinking about going to Elsinore in September. Are you guys the rescue crew for Lucas...
Back to the fuelers, just picture if both left the line at the same time under perfect conditions for both. What would the et difference be. Where is Eddie that top dawg guy when we need him. LOL |
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Eddie Knox
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| 20 May 2010 02:31 PM |
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Car would be much quicker, providing there is no tire spin the car would be moving forward while the boat spun the props a bit. |
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Steve McPherson
Pro Racer
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| 20 May 2010 04:03 PM |
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Yes, all true. But it is still way cool that EKR has the fist sub 3.7 sec 1000' pass in top fuel history under race conditions. Can't take that fact away. |
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Scott Burrows
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| 20 May 2010 04:38 PM |
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Posted By Steve McPherson on 20 May 2010 05:03 PM
Yes, all true. But it is still way cool that EKR has the fist sub 3.7 sec 1000' pass in top fuel history under race conditions. Can't take that fact away.
..... and the 1st 260+ MPH. They can't take that away either. |
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Jeff Andrade
Trick Pony 557 T/E
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| 21 May 2010 12:06 AM |
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Yes our humble friend Eddie is the "hog with the big nut" but just hasent realized it yet. All of his hard work and hardship has made him the most interesting man in the world, like the Dos Eequis commercial and a world champion... |
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Jeff Andrade
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| 21 May 2010 12:16 AM |
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Posted By Jeff Andrade on 21 May 2010 01:06 AM
Yes our humble friend Eddie is the "hog with the big nut" but just hasent realized it yet. All of his hard work and hardship has made him the most interesting man in the world, like the Dos Equis commercial. Eddie can replace that old fart guy plus get some serious network sponsor money. I'm for hire Eddie if you need me young champ... |
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Sean Barnes
Pro Racer
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| 23 May 2010 09:37 PM |
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Jeff ol buddy,
some where about 1.1 to 1.7 but this is a guesstimate based on how quick a car accelorates to 60' and 330' on average.
And let me again say that I am in noway trying to down play what Eddie and Russell have done. They are very good friends to myself and my family.
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Scott Burrows
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| 17 Jun 2010 09:36 AM |
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Just a follow-up. Speed Sport ran 3.79 and 3.80 at 1000' in OKC. That pretty much matches the car's best. I know it's comparing apples to oranges, but not too many years back, the boats were .7 to .8 behind the cars. |
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