U.S Nationals.

I just read where Bob Glidden may be driving a Cunningham car @ Indianapolis! Can I get a witness, or at least a confirmation?

Dave.

I saw it on Competition Plus. I'd say that's a fairly reputable site.

He is going to do a few test hits for Cunningham and if it all felt OK and thought he could compete then he'd drive in the US Nats. I would like to see him back that's for sure...

Confirmed.
http://www.competitionplus.com/index.php/drag-racing/news/15266-bob-glidden-could-race-at-indy











Doug...

Hey Dave ... wanna make a wager on who will be number 1 qualifier in Super Stock...?

I'm bettin' on a Mopar 360 Magnum powered car in GT.

rmcomprandy wrote:Hey Dave ... wanna make a wager on who will be number 1 qualifier in Super Stock...?

I'm bettin' on a Mopar 360 Magnum powered car in GT.

Well first of all let me ask you a few questions!

1. Are the Skillman and Haas "new model" Mustangs competing in SS/BA and SS/DA respectively, using the larger displacement supercharged engine?

2. For a person from Michigan who chooses a Mopar, have you overlooked several very hard running Fords from your area?

3. Do you know Mr.Nowicki ?

I think there will be some very hard running Ford's at Indianapolis this week. From our beloved early model Fairlanes to some well though out hi-tech Mustangs. As to your challenge, a wager, I do accept! Your bet is on a specific Mopar entry. I can't be as specific, so I will choose a Ford entry and allow your bet to be covered if any Mopar claims the top S/S qualifying spot. If this is satisfactory, the next time in Owensboro or where we meet, the winner's meal is paid in full.

I do see that Colin has entered. An eye opener was a few 2010 Mustangs entered in SS/AA!

Happy motoring,
Dave.

That sounds good; especially because I wouldn't mind buying you dinner anyway...LOL.

Will be there to give a play by play on the action!!

joker 377 wrote:Will be there to give a play by play on the action!!

How ya been big guy? Good to hear from you.............

joker 377 wrote:Will be there to give a play by play on the action!!

Tell Leslie to keep the camera lens clean and bring home many pictures of John Calvert's 1964 Fairlane "Thunderbolt" stocker! Also if you see Colin, pass on a hello for me.

Wish you a safe and enjoyable trip,
Dave.

IDT-572 wrote:

joker 377 wrote:Will be there to give a play by play on the action!!

How ya been big guy? Good to hear from you.............

Been doing fine. Spending more time crew chiefing than racing lately but still having fun.

LivermoreDave wrote:

joker 377 wrote:Will be there to give a play by play on the action!!

Tell Leslie to keep the camera lens clean and bring home many pictures of John Calvert's 1964 Fairlane "Thunderbolt" stocker! Also if you see Colin, pass on a hello for me.

Wish you a safe and enjoyable trip,
Dave.

Will do!

Randy, did you see who was top S/S qualifier today? Also notice number 40! The best I read, 5 Fords in the top 12 S/S qualifying positions! I know it's very early, but I like the look!

Dave.

LivermoreDave wrote:Randy, did you see who was top S/S qualifier today? Also notice number 40! The best I read, 5 Fords in the top 12 S/S qualifying positions! I know it's very early, but I like the look!

Dave.

Me too ... the mid-day qualifiers are not going to go fast though; just get in the program to do their damage.

The "jiggling" has begun! Paul Adam's '64 Thunderbolt has fell to the number 2 qualifying spot after the third round. Todd Patterson, driving one of Hajek's 2010 Mustangs has moved into the number 1 position. Jeff Colvert is hanging in the top 10. Haas in another Mustang of the day, is at number 12. Skillman and Colin have moved up considerably to the 26th and 36th spots respectively.

Also, I must admit, that fast SS/GT Mopar has made a tremendous improvement, to number 7!

Colin's performance seems to be good for the class, after three rounds of qualifying only a couple of hundredths or so slow.

The Ford's continue to look pretty impressive, although a few of the "Brand X's" have certainly improved.

Dave.

How about this fellas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj0tazghjpY

Dave.

Here's a couple of hard running "old school" Fords! I know it's not our beloved Ford 385 Series, although the original BBF to most we "older guys"! So tolerate my passion if only for a few minutes!

Thank you,
Dave.

LivermoreDave wrote: How about this fellas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj0tazghjpY

Dave.

Cool !!
Thanks for posting the link Dave !
I love the Stockers. Been wanting to run a Stocker- (any Stocker) for 30 years. My favorite class.

"Right Lane: Bob Glidden Runs 6.782/204.94, Now #1 5:50 p.m.

Lots of things are special about Indy, just one of them being that we have 5 Pro Stock sessions instead of 4. But this one is in a class all by itself just due to the car that's just pulled into the water. Bob Glidden is in Indy, he's racing, and he's in a Ford. I'll wait a moment until the cheering stops.

This is Bob's 324th race and his 26th U.S. Nationals. He hasn't been in NHRA competition since the Pomona Finals in 2003.

OK, so it wasn't a thing of beauty but I'm not sure anybody but BG could have pulled it off anyhow. The car jumped off to the right and was moving hard to the wall. Bob yanked it back right in the middle of some nasty shake. He managed to get the car settled down and runs his career best ET.

Like I say every year, wish you were here."


Copied from the NHRA results page. Just couldnt resist seeing as he is number one qualifier..... First run of the first session

Well at least until the next pair ran.

Good to see the old guy still getting it done. He won't qualify but hey they just dont have the horsepower yet.

dkp

bosshoss wrote:
"Right Lane: Bob Glidden Runs 6.782/204.94, Now #1 5:50 p.m.

Lots of things are special about Indy, just one of them being that we have 5 Pro Stock sessions instead of 4. But this one is in a class all by itself just due to the car that's just pulled into the water. Bob Glidden is in Indy, he's racing, and he's in a Ford. I'll wait a moment until the cheering stops.

This is Bob's 324th race and his 26th U.S. Nationals. He hasn't been in NHRA competition since the Pomona Finals in 2003.

OK, so it wasn't a thing of beauty but I'm not sure anybody but BG could have pulled it off anyhow. The car jumped off to the right and was moving hard to the wall. Bob yanked it back right in the middle of some nasty shake. He managed to get the car settled down and runs his career best ET.

Like I say every year, wish you were here."


Copied from the NHRA results page. Just couldnt resist seeing as he is number one qualifier..... First run of the first session

Well at least until the next pair ran.

Good to see the old guy still getting it done. He won't qualify but hey they just dont have the horsepower yet.

dkp

He's #25 in the second session........

I seen that pass yesterday and thought for sure he would lift or hit the wall.
When he stayed in the throttle all I could say was wow.

Psn Driver Vehicle ET Speed
1. Jeg Coughlin Jegs.com Cobalt 6.580@ 209.39
2. Mike Edwards Penhall/K&N/Interstae GXP 6.585 209.26
3. Ron Krisher Valvoline Cobalt 6.586 209.56
4. Allen Johnson Mopar/J & J Racing Avenger 6.587 209.75&
5. Jason Line Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.587 208.81
6. Johnny Gray NTB GXP 6.593 209.01
7. Greg Stanfield Nitrofish GXP 6.594 208.91
8. Greg Anderson Summit Racing Equipment GXP 6.602 209.20
9. V. Gaines Kendall Oil Avenger 6.606 209.10
10. Warren Johnson K&N Filters GXP 6.609 208.55
11. Ronnie Humphrey Pro Stock Grills/THM GXP 6.622 208.75
12. Shane Gray Tire Kingdom GXP 6.623 208.30
--------- Not Qualified ---------
13. Kurt Johnson Mark Christopher GXP 6.630 207.88
14. Steve Spiess Billet Specialties Cobalt 6.633 208.14
15. Justin Humphreys RaceRedi Motorsports GXP 6.636 207.34
16. Bob Yonke Adrenaline Motorsports GXP 6.638 207.62
17. Rickie Jones Elite GXP 6.642 207.75
18. Rodger Brogdon Kent Services & Trucking GXP 6.644 207.98
19. Bob Benza BNB Racing GXP 6.648 206.64
20. Larry Morgan Lucas Oil/Summit Mustang 6.653 208.17
21. Erica Enders Mustang 6.662 207.62
22. Richie Stevens Elite Motorsports GXP 6.671 207.82
23. Vinnie Deceglie Mountain View Tire Avenger 6.673 207.56
24. Steve Schmidt Schmidt Competition Engines Co 6.680 206.29
25. Vincent Nobile Mustang 6.685 206.01
26. Bob Glidden Cunningham Motorsports Mustang 6.698 206.10
27. Mark Hogan EMSI Inc. GTO 6.705 203.19
28. Mark Martino GXP 6.732 205.69
29. Kevin Lawrence Modern Carriage Werks Cobalt 6.785 203.06
30. John Gaydosh Jr Gaydosh Performance GTO 6.838 200.41
31. Dave River River Racing Cobalt 6.859 201.55


I think this says it all....


Randy

Tough show for sure. Be interesting to see what tomorrow brings.....

Like I said, he won't qualify but it was fun for just a second there. Just like old times.

dkp