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  1. kosky racing

    kosky racing Comp Eliminator

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    Does anyone remember when the first Whipplecharger with the new intergrated injector made it,s first appearance? INdy or Columbus national events?
     
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  2. The Zone

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    I am sure that the Austin's were the first to use it weren't they. I certainly don't know which event is was though.

    Dean
     
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  3. Dennis Taylor

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    Mike, it was Indy. DT.
     
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  4. kosky racing

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    Dennis I know it was Indy But someone out there that thinks otherwise need all the people that know to post there thoughts on this. Thanks Mike Dennis my stuff willbe on its way to you monday
     
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  5. kosky racing

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    Dean you are also correct it was on Pats @ MIkes car Mike
     
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  6. kosky racing

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    Dean you are also correct it was on Pats @ MIkes car Mike
     
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  7. Lance Flanakin

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    I thought it was Columbus. I was there with Jay Meyer and remember looking at it in the staging lanes.Seems like we were pitted next to Cheesman and you Mike.Mrs Kosky made us a wonderfull diner Friday night and Mikey supplied the Rolling Rock.
     
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  8. tjenna

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    Mike,

    Why is it important?

    Just trivia?

    I would have to guess Pat had it first.

    Anything new this year?

    Tjenna
     
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  9. kosky racing

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    trivia yes. And also it could be important! Mike
     
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  10. tjenna

    tjenna Top Alcohol

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    I hear Gizmo
     
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  11. T.Smith

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    So much for never having to buy another blower again.
     
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  12. Will Hanna

    Will Hanna We put the 'inside' in Top Alcohol
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    i think the consensus in the blown pits is they would rather buy a blower than an a/fueler....
     
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  13. 310TAD

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    Amen !
     
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  14. Dan Lynch

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    I'll second that...
     
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  15. ch3no2

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    Obviously not everyone feels that way. Right Shelly? Besides, the longer you put it off the more your behind the game. Good luck running teens in your blown car!

    Say what you want to say about the integrity of the sport. I know the class is called Top Alcohol,but nitro is cool shit! The fans love it, NHRA loves it, and it's not going anywhere. The quicker you realize it the quicker you'll be competing for the championship.

    I know this seems arrogant but I believe this is the future. I certainly don't mean any disrespect to anyone, especially guys like Marty and David, etc... They deserve the utmost respect. I just think that A-fuel is the best way to go with the current rules, and I don't see things changing anytime soon.

    Of course that's just my opinion I could be wrong.
     
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  16. Will Hanna

    Will Hanna We put the 'inside' in Top Alcohol
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    tell me a fan don't like marty thackers' half track wheelstands?

    tell me a fan don't like a blown car to scream by them at 10,000 rpm?

    tell me a fan don't like don't like the sheer violence of a 3000 hp machine dropping the clutch at 6500 rpm and going through low gear like a missle?

    i'm not saying anything bad about a/fuel cars, but the way you make it sound is like the blown cars are just filler for the a/fuelers. face it, the class needs both combos, just like pro mod needs blown and nitrous. its more interesting for the fan that way. fans through the gate is what pays for what little bit of payout we do get, not to mention having a place to race. a/fuelers have their fans, but so does the supercharged contingent.

    btw, i'm sure shelly would still rather have a c blower than switch to the a/fueler.

    long live TAD....
     
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  17. Crewmember

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    Blown or Injected....Its the best racing on the planet...
     
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    Will,

    You're absolutely right!!!

    Shelly
     
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  19. ch3no2

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    Will, after reading your post I believe your right. I do think having both combo's in the class makes for great racing, and I think the fans enjoy it, also. If you have all nitro cars or all blown cars it would be less interesting. It's always cool to see blown vs. A-fuel in the final round. I think the announcers do a good job of pointing out the differences to the fans and it creates a race within the race, which is good for the class.

    Maybe with the new rules we'll see more parity and it will make for even better racing. If there is still a big performance advantage then maybe NHRA should consider allowing gains for blown cars. After thinking about it, I don't believe it would be good for the class to drive people away from one combination or the other. Let them run whatever they prefer, just keep it competitive for both sides.
     
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  20. Rapid Transit

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    Funny ch3no2, but your first post DID sound more like you thought all of us BAD people should just hang it up and get the blinders off because the only way to go is A/Fuel.
    If that is not what you really meant then I am glad you made the second post.

    [ February 18, 2004, 11:55 AM: Message edited by: Rapid Transit ]
     
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