NJBA at Ming..

[cyclone]

what a weekend. i'm so fried. here's what i can remember...the White Knight indeed sawed off everybody in the 10 second bracket including the dude that always wins, BP. Good work Starkweather!
Sofaking won something, think it was his bracket. John D won something. uh...i'm tired. can't remember anything else. Oh yeah, I came in second in the 9.00 bracket. yeehaw. g'night. :D

[77charger]

what a weekend. i'm so fried. here's what i can remember...the White Knight indeed sawed off everybody in the 10 second bracket including the dude that always wins, BP. Good work Starkweather!
He was talking confident last week guess he backed it up.Looked like he was runnin the numbers from what i saw.
got a couple of pics of your boats even the one of you and morgan.Just need to get that new printer this week for 13x9 size pics:) probably tomorrow if i can

[RCB19]

Indeed an awesome weekend of racing. Yes it is true. The White Knight hands down owned the 10 bracket. A consistent 10.0-10.1's all weekend. Congrats on the win Stark. You have got to be stoked. You too Hiteman! Congrats to everyone else who went rounds too. Good times and great to see everyone again. :sleeping:

[cyclone]

He was talking confident last week guess he backed it up.Looked like he was runnin the numbers from what i saw.
got a couple of pics of your boats even the one of you and morgan.Just need to get that new printer this week for 13x9 size pics:) probably tomorrow if i can
If you've got a photo of me tree'ing Morgan i'll make it my new avatar. lol. that may never happen again. :D
I'm just glad he made it through that pass unscathed. Anyone got pics of Tom Cress last pass? Didn't see it but heard it was hairy.

[Cs19]

NJBA's 10.0 points leader..The White Knight!: ;)
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[Cs19]

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[Cs19]

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[cyclone]

Thanks for the pics chris.
i gotta thank my crew. HBJET and JET4Fun worked their butss off this weekend. We also picked up a sponsor, John Cogan owner of Concept Marine, and he kicked major butt as well. He not only helped us go racing financially but was right in the thick of things turning wrenches. We had a few issues on saturday with a non functioning launch controller and had to abandon it completely on Sunday but it all worked out.
We were cutting .0 and .1 lights and running 9.0's most of sunday during eliminations. I had a great time driving and am looking forward to a rematch with Roznos in the finals in May...:D

[Willis]

March
Hello People
Just wanted to say I think we’ve found our “tune up”.
Want to say thanks to Busby for his help and a special thanks to Ralph Gorr for his professional fuel system set up.
Here’s what power does!!!
:messedup:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-10/61269/149Bowl1.jpg
:devil:

[BUSBY]

March
Hello People
Just wanted to say I think we’ve found our “tune up”.
Want to say thanks to Busby for his help and a special thanks to Ralph Gorr for his professional fuel system set up.
Here’s what power does!!!
:messedup:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-10/61269/149Bowl1.jpg
:devil:
Congrats Willis for a complete weekend with no burst panel replacements! Woo Hoo! You're getting real close on the tune up ... Ralph is the man!
Now ... about your pump ... :idea:

[BUSBY]

NJBA's 10.0 points leader..The White Knight!: ;)
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It was the Torco Nitro!
:D
Good job Chris!

[SCR INC]

NJBA's 10.0 points leader..The White Knight!: ;)
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Wow.. You did a heck of a job for being hung over.. Scotty..

[Pops@Aggressor]

March
Hello People
Just wanted to say I think we’ve found our “tune up”.
Want to say thanks to Busby for his help and a special thanks to Ralph Gorr for his professional fuel system set up.
Here’s what power does!!!
:messedup:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-10/61269/149Bowl1.jpg
:devil:Hold on to that Bowl Willis. @ the up comming Alum. prices it going to be worth $90.00 just in Metal. I assume you un-loaded some how to blow it like that.-or perhaps you may be running against a terrorist!
- Seems like your happy with your overall outcome.

[Mike D..]

Wow.. You did a heck of a job for being hung over.. Scotty..
congrats, chris is the white knight running the way you had hoped? are you looking for more out of it? saw it run on sat did you ever make a pass on the nitrous,

[fleetimus]

Great job Chris!!!
I wanted to make note of the two ladies that ran for the very first time this weekend. Debbie Francis, Billet Racing, made consistent 10.5 runs @ 100 mph. Kara Evans, Mrs Moose, ran 9.5 @ 108 mph. Great job ladies!!!!!!!!!!!

[DK18]

NJBA's 10.0 points leader..The White Knight!: ;)
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I like the new look..!
Looks like a lot of fun! Launch'n the Knight was always a blast!!!

[Johnwithjm]

March
Hello People
Just wanted to say I think we’ve found our “tune up”.
Want to say thanks to Busby for his help and a special thanks to Ralph Gorr for his professional fuel system set up.
Here’s what power does!!!
:messedup:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-10/61269/149Bowl1.jpg
:devil:
Willis you never returned the taps and drill bits.

[Johnwithjm]

NJBA's 10.0 points leader..The White Knight. Congrats on the win Chris.

[Mrs.Racer277]

Great weekend of racing. Congrats to ALL!! :) :) :) :) Sunday's Finals were awesome
Chris did you go swimming last night????

[raff]

here's some pix from Saturday..
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[raff]

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See you all in May.

[blue wonder]

nice job chris!!!!!....who won ubfj???

[FuelInMyVeins82]

Great weekend. Good seeing every one again. Congrats to all the victors and R&D marine. Seams like they are making some progress w/ the dual pump as they were well in the 8's this past weekend.
Jerry won UBFJ and I beleive John D got runner up

[Mrs.Racer277]

Great weekend. Good seeing every one again. Congrats to all the victors and R&D marine. Seams like they are making some progress w/ the dual pump as they were well in the 8's this past weekend.
Jerry won UBFJ and I beleive John D got runner up
That is correct :)

[Clockstart]

Congrats to the new lady racers. Hope to see them back.
Is there video coming of CS19 getting tossed in the lake after his big victory in 10.0?
Clock

[Willis]

Willis you never returned the taps and drill bits.
Broke your,
Got buy you a replacement today.
Will be in the mail, thanks for the help.
Willis

[Johnwithjm]

Broke your,
Got buy you a replacement today.
Will be in the mail, thanks for the help.
Willis
No problem Willis.

[Moose]

I just want to say how proud I am of Kara (Mrs.Moose). She did a great job of driving with not having alot of seat time in the boat. Her best run was a 9.54 et
@ 109.8 mph. I also want to thank the Banderlog crew ( Wax-on, fleetimus, Oldsquirt, slotracer) for jumping in to help out. And also those that stopped by to give moral support. With out your help I would have been a total wreak.
I know I have always been the one driving the boat but, standing there waiting for Kara to make a pass put knots in my gut like none I've felt before. I know with a little more time and experience in the seat, she will be a Damn fine driver + she's cute too . It was very funny to see the look on the guys faces as she, eeek ( a girl) was towed to the ramp and then again when they found out she was running quicker than them. I don't yet know where we will go from here ( as far as racing ) but it will be fun never the less. I got some great input from some of the best in the buisness ( Joey Grose, Jack Mcclure, cs19, BP, Joey silvera (sp)?) even Steelcomp jumped in with some great advise and I found out that our setup is way off. With some new hardware and some more changes, the boat should get into the low 9.0-9.50 and even the 8.50-9.0 brackets. The motor ran great and Joey Grose built us some awsome power. Jack Mcclure did a great job on the bowl, impeller and Quick Data system.
Again I just want to say Great Job!! Honey!!!.
Moose
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[Mrs.Racer277]

Now I get the Moose Xing sign. :)

[Cs19]

congrats, chris is the white knight running the way you had hoped? are you looking for more out of it? saw it run on sat did you ever make a pass on the nitrous,
Mike, we were happy with it.. Before we went to the racetrack I asked Mike if he wanted to try and win the race or if he wanted to strictly work on the set up, he said he wanted a trophy so that is what we focused on. There are a few tenths and some MPH left in the set up but we were hesitant to try things since we were right where we wanted to be for our class. We did not get into the nitrous, our goal was to run as close to 10 flat as possible.
The boat was fun to drive, I had a few driving and handling issues but it was my first time racing a gullwing,huge thanks to Mike H. for letting me shoe this thing.:)
Chris.

[Cs19]

Highlights of the weekend were watching Sofa King run into the low 8.30's and JohnwithJm going 8.20 something. Nice passes guys.:eek:
Also congrats to team Roadstrom, nice job.

[blue wonder]

Highlights of the weekend were watching Sofa King run into the low 8.30's and JohnwithJm going 8.20 something. Nice passes guys.:eek:
Also congrats to team Roadstrom, nice job.
what the hell...was my 8.36 chopped liver????...i didnt think that was bad for only running the bottle to half track...congrats on the win...i guess sofa cant give you anymore shit for not having won a trophy!!!!

[Clockstart]

Highlights of the weekend were watching Sofa King run into the low 8.30's and JohnwithJm going 8.20 something. Nice passes guys.:eek: What about SofaKing's pass that looked like an amusement park thrill ride. How close was that to taking a swim?
Also congrats to team Roadstrom, nice job.That CompFlat was running numbers like a PGF, 7.60's, with DNE power (and Chev heads). But R jr needed his rabbits foot to pull out a hole shot win over a sleeping J Hicks in the 7.50 final.
Great weekend of racing.
Clock

[Cs19]

what the hell...was my 8.36 chopped liver????...i didnt think that was bad for only running the bottle to half track...congrats on the win...i guess sofa cant give you anymore shit for not having won a trophy!!!!
half track my ass.:)

[Mrs.Racer277]

Congrats to the new lady racers. Hope to see them back.
Is there video coming of CS19 getting tossed in the lake after his big victory in 10.0?
Clock
Dang I missed it????

[Johnwithjm]

what the hell...was my 8.36 chopped liver????...i didnt think that was bad for only running the bottle to half track...congrats on the win...i guess sofa cant give you anymore shit for not having won a trophy!!!!
Dude half track is not just before the lights:D

[Willis]

Hold on to that Bowl Willis. @ the up comming Alum. prices it going to be worth $90.00 just in Metal. I assume you un-loaded some how to blow it like that.-or perhaps you may be running against a terrorist!
- Seems like your happy with your overall outcome.
Dave,
Not sure what happen, the round before this happened, it cavitated and I wasn’t ready for that, hook back up hard.
The last round, well we were in the right lane.
As for the over all out come, yes I'm very happy and want to say thanks to Robert for the last setup.
ran out of pills, had to make one.
Willis

[sofa king smooth]

It was a good weekend overall. The dragon was only good enough for runner up in the 8.50 bracket. I got treed in the final by an inferior boat but thats racing. Made a decent nos pass into the low 8.30s with some set up and wiring trouble. Tried to fix it for Sunday morning and almost went for a swim, was lucky to stay in the boat.
Cs had a great weekend,completely re rigged the boat in the last 6 weeks then took it out and DOMINATED the 10 second bracket earning him a swim in beautiful lake Ming. It was a well deserved swim and a long time coming. Once again sick job. Way to throw a wrench into the points,they better hope the night does,t return for an encore.:)
Congrats to cyclone for going rounds in the 9 second bracket but eventually meeting the king rossnos in the final. Looks like you guys are starting to get a handle on the boat.
John d laid down some big nos passes costing me a 100$ to red rocket. Nice tune up Mike. John had a 8.25 pass against a mafia member,they might want to send a better representative next time.:D Nice job on runner up in ubfj should be a good class this year.
The wonder ran some good numbers I believe a 8.30 something and some mid 8.50s or 60s. Nice job on the weekend. I do agree you need to find out where half track is,the numbers don't add up. Get quick data then you will know how long you squeeze.:)
Overall had a blast looking forward to next race.

[Clockstart]

what the hell...was my 8.36 chopped liver!!Might be when "Mamba", "TomCat" and "Red Rocket" all show up in UFJ.
:D
Clock

[77charger]

resized for posting so pic quailty it lower.but fulls are very clear
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[FuelInMyVeins82]

Might be when "Mamba", "TomCat" and "Red Rocket" all show up in UFJ.
:D
Clock
That should be very interesting. :D :D :D

[Johnwithjm]

It was a good weekend overall. The dragon was only good enough for runner up in the 8.50 bracket. I got treed in the final by an inferior boat but thats racing. Made a decent nos pass into the low 8.30s with some set up and wiring trouble. Tried to fix it for Sunday morning and almost went for a swim, was lucky to stay in the boat.
Cs had a great weekend,completely re rigged the boat in the last 6 weeks then took it out and DOMINATED the 10 second bracket earning him a swim in beautiful lake Ming. It was a well deserved swim and a long time coming. Once again sick job. Way to throw a wrench into the points,they better hope the night does,t return for an encore.:)
Congrats to cyclone for going rounds in the 9 second bracket but eventually meeting the king rossnos in the final. Looks like you guys are starting to get a handle on the boat.
John d laid down some big nos passes costing me a 100$ to red rocket. Nice tune up Mike. John had a 8.25 pass against a mafia member,they might want to send a better representative next time.:D Nice job on runner up in ubfj should be a good class this year.
The wonder ran some good numbers I believe a 8.30 something and some mid 8.50s or 60s. Nice job on the weekend. I do agree you need to find out where half track is,the numbers don't add up. Get quick data then you will know how long you squeeze.:)
Overall had a blast looking forward to next race.
Joe I also had a great time hanging with you guys at the races. Dinner and the bar was a blast also. Looking forward to racing the dragon this year. I hope you guys are going to PHX so we can all pit together.

[Cheyenne580]

Congrat's to you all!!!
Way to go CYCLONE you have the bug.
See Ya at Firebird.
JIM

[steelcomp]

Congrats to team RCR and CS for the big win. Long time coming, and well deserved. Sofa had the ride of his life...looked more like an 8 sec. ride on a bull, but managed to stay on. :sqeyes:
I want to say a special thanks to Tom Bandy for tugging me aroun Sunday, Joe LeKamp for the use of your generator, CS for some hardware, and Brad for the driving on Sat. Everyone was having a blast for sure. Moose, great job this weekend, and as usual, great to meet some new faces to put with names.
Sat night was good times, but I gotta say, I'm still scrapin' the crap off my boots...:D :D
Mike F, Jordy, and Ross, thanks for all your input this weekend. Had a great time hangin with eveyrone. Great weekeknd of racing!!
Joe...thanks for the T and hat...:D
'Cmon, May!

[billet racing 1]

Yes the girls will be back. I have commited to my daughter to run the 10:00 bracket all year. Now I just have to make her competitive. For her first time racing at the track, she is calm and collected. Was able to tell me the rpms, inlet pressure and such. She is looking forward to giving the boys some competition.
Jerry

[RaceFace]

CS...congrats on owning the 10!! Bizzle gave me the full update....bummed I missed it! Awesome pics too!!

[Cs19]

Red Cup headed to the lanes...
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049 vs. 000
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[wsuwrhr]

BILLET BOWL..
Brian
March
Hello People
Just wanted to say I think we’ve found our “tune up”.
Want to say thanks to Busby for his help and a special thanks to Ralph Gorr for his professional fuel system set up.
Here’s what power does!!!
:messedup:
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-10/61269/149Bowl1.jpg
:devil:

[Johnwithjm]

Nice pictures Chris. Congrats on the win and the points lead.

[Cs19]

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[BUSBY]

Great gullwings shot here:
http://photomark.dragboatracing.com/album/236227

[BUSBY]

last page, photo 497 ... White Knight & Bob Snipper ... 2 of the best gullwings out there IMO ...

[MikeF]

cs19.........#1 Qualifier, 1st win w/ very few issues when all was said and done! Very good weekend indeed. :D Some great racing right there besting the two hardest people to get in the bracket in the last two rounds!
SKS........Great performance and keeping it all in hand when you needed to. The ribbing was great the whole time!
Jerry Hicks.....Rockin all weekend and still the man to be at the top all weekend in UBFJ. Some good stuff right there!
cyclone........Improved all weekend and went all rounds that you could. Way to stay consistent! Boat "still" wet...;) .... but definatley on a going forward trend. Nice! Kudos to the kaos crew!
Mike, John.......Great running all weekend and a "she's got an 8.20 pass tomorrow" and pulling it off after a night like that.....http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/732happy34.gif
Good seeing everyone I like hanging out with and meeting a few more. MikeH.....White Knight is real good and a performer! Steel....gettin a little closer to the 9:50's. Goad....Was cool catching up with you, and I will be after that shirt sometime soon. Wished I'da met some of the LB NoCal crew next to us.:idea:
Hearing of how Tom was laid to rest.......very cool! :cool: The best to the Papp family. Mom made a really good kid!
Next race I attend.......I'd like to be able to stumble back to the room.;)
Oh, and I have this wrist pin issue.....is there anyone here that can help me with that?!:devil:

[blue wonder]

Dude half track is not just before the lights:D
well im sure glad that you were in the boat with me so you can tell the real story...i guess lee must not have had a good angle considering he was sitting right at half track and watched me lift the bottle at half track...thanks for clearing things up...i dont know why you just cant say good run and leave it at that instead of always bagging on my shit...i dont really have anything to prove to anyone it runs what it runs...but if we need to pair up in a grudge match then so be it....i would love a shot at the 516...your boat runs real hard and i would love a shot at it...ill go ahead and say it...the 8.20 something you clicked off was a hell of a pass and im glad to see that you and mike are running real well!!!!...congrats john!!!

[cyclone]

I almost forgot. i'd like to thank Dave Ebbert, ARP, and Lunati for keeping the bottom end of my new motor together after several 9,000 rpm launches on saturday during the first round of qualifying. hope i never have to test the motor like that again. :)

[pattymelt18]

good job to all you guys holdn down red cup racing with nothing but victories right on congrats!:)

[RCB19]

Sat night was good times, but I gotta say, I'm still scrapin' the crap off my boots...:D :D
The rods were definitely kicked out of the Finish Line bar over at the Red Lion Sat night. Judging by the looks on the bartenders faces I'd say they had enough of the NJBA by midnight.
Steel you put up some fresh numbers last weekend. You gotta be stoked too.

[RCB19]

I almost forgot. i'd like to thank Dave Ebbert, ARP, and Lunati for keeping the bottom end of my new motor together after several 9,000 rpm launches on saturday during the first round of qualifying. hope i never have to test the motor like that again. :)
Word has it you guys wore out a set of tires on the trailer goin' rounds. LOL! Boats comin around Mike. Nice job!

[cyclone]

Word has it you guys wore out a set of tires on the trailer goin' rounds. LOL! Boats comin around Mike. Nice job!
i think the guys at the in-ramp said it best:
"you guys are back again? well that's a first."
most fun i've ever had. it finally felt like i was actually in the race and not just out there farting around in my boat. :)

[RCB19]

i think the guys at the in-ramp said it best:
"you guys are back again? well that's a first."
most fun i've ever had. it finally felt like i was actually in the race and not just out there farting around in my boat. :)
LOL! Seemd like every time I rode my bike down the dirt road I saw you leaving the out ramp. It was an insane weekend fo sho!

[Mike D..]

Mike, we were happy with it.. Before we went to the racetrack I asked Mike if he wanted to try and win the race or if he wanted to strictly work on the set up, he said he wanted a trophy so that is what we focused on. There are a few tenths and some MPH left in the set up but we were hesitant to try things since we were right where we wanted to be for our class. We did not get into the nitrous, our goal was to run as close to 10 flat as possible.
The boat was fun to drive, I had a few driving and handling issues but it was my first time racing a gullwing,huge thanks to Mike H. for letting me shoe this thing.:)
Chris.
Nice, cant wait to see what it will do with the nitrous, congrats again guys

[Johnwithjm]

well im sure glad that you were in the boat with me so you can tell the real story...i guess lee must not have had a good angle considering he was sitting right at half track and watched me lift the bottle at half track...thanks for clearing things up...i dont know why you just cant say good run and leave it at that instead of always bagging on my shit...i dont really have anything to prove to anyone it runs what it runs...but if we need to pair up in a grudge match then so be it....i would love a shot at the 516...your boat runs real hard and i would love a shot at it...ill go ahead and say it...the 8.20 something you clicked off was a hell of a pass and im glad to see that you and mike are running real well!!!!...congrats john!!!
Tony your 8.39 was a nice pass but you ran the bottle way past half track
so post the facts not your bullshit. Just like in PHX you ran a 8.70 with NOS to half track. You want a shot at 516 bring it. I have heard all the shit you been talking about me and Miller. So put your 7.70 tune up in and bring it. If you wanted a shot at me so bad you should have stayed in the 8.5 bracket and not run off to the 9. Well your 8.39 = out in the first round. So keep talkin shit.

[HBjet]

Congrats to Cyclone for making it to the finals in the 9.00 bracket. You did a hell of a job getting that boat to leave on Sunday with no launch controller and a manual diverter. Let's keep this forward momentum going!
Congrats to CS19 on the win. Impressive all weekend and that boat was dialed.
Congrats to Sofa on the 2nd place. Your boat always impresses me, even sitting on the trailer. That run against Cyclone was on edge, glad you made the right decision.
Congrats to John D. That is one quick boat. It was cool pitting next to you guys.
Thanks to John Cogan at Concept Marine and Robert (JET4FUN) for all of the help and support. Everything went smooth for the most part and it showed in rounds.
Saturday Night was off the hook by 2am as it could have been a scene from "The Real World - Bakersfield" :D It was good to see some old faces and meet some new ones. RCB, you knew the night was going to take a turn when that second mug of beer was brought to you. To summarize on the night, my memory recalls something between Sofa and CS at the dinner table, too many shots being handed out by Fuelinmyveins, John Deer flat bill, minivan burnouts, Snoop Dogg, Bar Brawl, more shots from Fuel, cops, ghetto bird, 3 hours of sleep, talking to Mike Miller at 7:30am in the pits still wondering when the hangovers were going to kick in.
All in all, a great weekend and it was good seeing everyone who showed up to race and those who came to watch. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
HBjet

[RCB19]

Saturday Night was off the hook by 2am as it could have been a scene from "The Real World - Bakersfield" :D It was good to see some old faces and meet some new ones. RCB, you knew the night was going to take a turn when that second mug of beer was brought to you. To summarize on the night, my memory recalls something between Sofa and CS at the dinner table, too many shots being handed out by Fuelinmyveins, John Deer flat bill, minivan burnouts, Snoop Dogg, Bar Brawl, more shots from Fuel, cops, ghetto bird, 3 hours of sleep, talking to Mike Miller at 7:30am in the pits still wondering when the hangovers were going to kick in.
All in all, a great weekend and it was good seeing everyone who showed up to race and those who came to watch. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
HBjet
LOL! The mini van was set on kill that night. I think it ran a 45.0 to take the win! Fuel has some epic pics that could dethrone a few of us. Was that second mug green??? Good times.

[FuelInMyVeins82]

They will hopefuly be up some time today :D

[sofa king smooth]

Would like to thank steelcomp for puttin in work on the shoe bolt in the dragon.
Also nice work on picking up some tenths on your boat,your getting very close to 9.50s. Next race you should be ready.
Always welcome in the rcr pit.:)

[Bottle Fed]

What a wonderful way to pay tribute to our lost companion Tom Papp. I want to say thanks to everyone for putting on a great show this weekend. Tommys mom is still overwelled by everyone that tommy has touched. Its been a very pleasent surprise to her. She and the family didn't quite realize all the people that appreciated him.
I also want to say congrats to all the 1st and 2nd place drivers this weekend and esspecially to the drivers that I get to be associated with. It was a great weekend. It was great to watch Eddie and Debbies Bad habit racing team finally have a great weekend and to finish it up in the finals with a pass something around a 5.62 at 208 mph. That was awesome.
I will be going through the 1600 photos that Robin and I shot this weekend as quikly as possible and get some posted. Thanks again and so looking forward to the next race. Hopefully some of you guys will make it to firebird in april.
Jeff

[blue wonder]

It was a good weekend overall. The dragon was only good enough for runner up in the 8.50 bracket. I got treed in the final by an inferior boat but thats racing. Made a decent nos pass into the low 8.30s with some set up and wiring trouble. Tried to fix it for Sunday morning and almost went for a swim, was lucky to stay in the boat.
Cs had a great weekend,completely re rigged the boat in the last 6 weeks then took it out and DOMINATED the 10 second bracket earning him a swim in beautiful lake Ming. It was a well deserved swim and a long time coming. Once again sick job. Way to throw a wrench into the points,they better hope the night does,t return for an encore.:)
Congrats to cyclone for going rounds in the 9 second bracket but eventually meeting the king rossnos in the final. Looks like you guys are starting to get a handle on the boat.
John d laid down some big nos passes costing me a 100$ to red rocket. Nice tune up Mike. John had a 8.25 pass against a mafia member,they might want to send a better representative next time.:D Nice job on runner up in ubfj should be a good class this year.
The wonder ran some good numbers I believe a 8.30 something and some mid 8.50s or 60s. Nice job on the weekend. I do agree you need to find out where half track is,the numbers don't add up. Get quick data then you will know how long you squeeze.:)
Overall had a blast looking forward to next race.
yeah i was thinking about getting one...where's the best place to get one???

[77charger]

I will be going through the 1600 photos that Robin and I shot this weekend as quikly as possible and get some posted.
Jeff
1600 DAMN!! thats alot of pics and more work to process:D .Them close ups with the fish eye looked good from what you showed me.
BTW got that canon pro9000 printer yesterday its awesome

[steelcomp]

Would like to thank steelcomp for puttin in work on the shoe bolt in the dragon.
Also nice work on picking up some tenths on your boat,your getting very close to 9.50s. Next race you should be ready.
Always welcome in the rcr pit.:)Thanks Joe...Glad to help out. RCR is definately off the hook, and the more I hang with you guys, the more I learn, but I'm a little worried about picking up some old bad habits. Partyin', drinkin', food fights at the Black Angus, Sun AM shit-for-breath...so this is what I have to look forward to..:eek: :D :D LOL!!! I had a blast!!
I'm definately happy with my race weekend except for the little gremlin in the semi's...but that's racing. :cry: May will be a different story. :devil:

[Cs19]

Scott, I had the same exact thing happen to me at World Finals. It was a crappy way to end a killer week at Firebird.
The first thing I did when I got home was pull that thing out so the air shifter could go in.

[Cs19]

Check out the White Knight breaking it off in John D.:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0136.JPG
My popcorn is in the the microwave...

[Goad]

Heres a few pictures I snapped from Saturday....
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=187.0
I didnt get to do much walkin around or picture takin since I scotts pickup/drop off service for the day again.
nice meeting the people who I did meet....hope to catch more of ya at the next event!

[Johnwithjm]

Check out the White Knight breaking it off in John D.:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0136.JPG
My popcorn is in the the microwave...
Nice shot champ:D

[Cs19]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0188.JPG

[steelcomp]

Scott, I had the same exact thing happen to me at World Finals. It was a crappy way to end a killer week at Firebird.
The first thing I did when I got home was pull that thing out so the air shifter could go in.Yeah, roger that shit!! I guarantee that'll never happen again. Something else will, (it always does) but not that.:devil:
I'm pretty lucky, though...twelve passes, and that's the first of any kind of problem.
Hey, it was good to see you having so much fun this weekend, not all stressed out. Good effin' job.

[steelcomp]

If anyone has a pic of myt boat making a pass, I'd like to see it.
Thanks in advance.

[Cs19]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0143.JPG

[Cs19]

Becker burnin some film...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0139.JPG
Hicks' Cp Hydro
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0191.JPG

[Cs19]

Congrats to Arnold for gettin through his first race and achieving his goal, good job. Sorry bout the crappy pic but its all I got.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0155.JPG

[Cs19]

White Knight close up.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0178.JPG
Dragon close up
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0163.JPG
Sweet Thunder 2
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0157.JPG

[RCB19]

If anyone has a pic of myt boat making a pass, I'd like to see it.
Thanks in advance.
Scott I know that Jordan took a few pics and has some video of your passes also.

[Cs19]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0158.JPG

[Cs19]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0189.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0184.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC_0169.JPG

[77charger]

Cs how long was the victory party?I am sure bakersfield will never be the same now.LOL
My advice dont change a thing on that boat leave it the way it is!!!runs consistent i saw some results posted a 10.008-10.101 on sunday is pretty good.

[FuelInMyVeins82]

Hey its the 10 second points leader :D

[RCB19]

Nice pics!:lightsabe Are those from Heitman Motorsports Photography?

[Bottle Fed]

Here's some pics from this weekend. more to come wed evening.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26961&stc=1&d=1174464504
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26962&stc=1&d=1174464504
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26963&stc=1&d=1174464504

[Bottle Fed]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26964&d=1174464831
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26965&d=1174464851
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26966&d=1174464874

[RIPPINGNOLEGSKROKER]

Nice pics!:lightsabe Are those from Heitman Motorsports Photography?
RCB19, I have 400+ photos burnt on to CD if anyone needs a copy. Point and shoot DSLR is amazing
Conrats again Chris, boat is dialed

[Goad]

Lots of cool pictures....i REALLY need to get a better camera....

[AV137]

Thanks CS19. But could not have done it without the R&D Marine Race Team.
You as White Knight kicked a$$ in bracket congrats.

[HBjet]

Now this is some Drag Boat Racing!!!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26962&stc=1&d=1174464504
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26965&d=1174464851
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26966&d=1174464874
Great Photos!
HBjet

[Taylorman]

Did CS19 get a new boat or is this a second boat?

[Clockstart]

Did CS19 get a new boat or is this a second boat?
Hired gun!

[BUSBY]

Now this has to hurt ... the young buck takin' out the old guard ... good job Chris, sorry Bob ...
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26962&stc=1&d=1174464504

[bp]

[QUOTE=BUSBY;2456132]Now this has to hurt ... the young buck takin' out the old guard ... good job Chris, sorry Bob ...
not a problem, congrats to chris on a great weekend, and the win. wish i'd had made it closer, but that's racin... with 70+ races i've competed in over the years, it's certainly not the first time i've been beaten; if i was afraid of that, or if it was gonna hurt, i wouldn't be out there - i'd be standin' on the sidelines like some others... chris had to do that, nobody else did it for him. i'd also like to mention that he took out Rolf and Sam on sunday, no easy feat.
finally, Rolf led the points all year last year - until october.. :devil: which is the only month the points mean anything...:devil: firebird next...

[BUSBY]

i'd also like to mention that he took out Rolf and Sam on sunday, no easy feat.
finally, Rolf led the points all year last year - until october.. :devil: which is the only month the points mean anything...:devil: firebird next...
That's true!
This year should be fun ...

[Cs19]

Thanks Bob, I had a great time running the 10.0 class, the guys in that class are right on the number.. I honestly had as much fun running that class as I did in any of the other brackets Ive ran in.
BTW, was that you shakin' the rope just before the amber came on? :confused: :)

[stoker2001]

Thanks Bob, I had a great time running the 10.0 class, the guys in that class are right on the number.. I honestly had as much fun running that class as I did in any of the other brackets Ive ran in.
BTW, was that you shakin' the rope just before the amber came on? :confused: :)Chris congrats on your win,any chance you will be in the CP on the rope with us at IHBA opener?

[Cs19]

Chris congrats on your win,any chance you will be in the CP on the rope with us at IHBA opener?
Thanks Kevin.
Not likely, I think the White Knight CP is off to Needles for river duty. I will most likely either be at the river or in the stands spectating. Good luck this year.
Chris.

[sdpm]

Thanks Bob, I had a great time running the 10.0 class, the guys in that class are right on the number.. I honestly had as much fun running that class as I did in any of the other brackets Ive ran in.
BTW, was that you shakin' the rope just before the amber came on? :confused: :)
Bob would never do anything like that!:rolleyes:

[cyclone]

i thought bob was havin a seizure or some sort of roid rage fit goin on right before you guys let go of the rope. lol

[77charger]

Chris a shake of the rope is usually to get the guys attention who holds it up.Sometimes it doesnt get pulled up enough or hasnt been puled up at all and this lets him know that.
Has happened to me before at bako and this is what i was told by don jones and roadstrom what to do.It happens here and there no matter where you race at.

[bp]

Bob would never do anything like that!:rolleyes:
only for the capsule boats neil...

[bp]

BTW, was that you shakin' the rope just before the amber came on? :confused: :)
i honestly don't have any idea, and i don't really pay any attention to it. for some reason, the nose was drifting around a little, and i had to work it to stay straight. and, like robert said, i've been out there too many times when the barge doesn't get the rope up soon enough, and i shake the hell out of it when we go solid, to make sure they're paying attention. pretty much a habit by now, more than anything else. i've had the numbers start dropping and the rope is in my lap, which isn't a great feeling, barely lift it to get it over my head to leave, not caring or realizing that the same thing was happening on the other side.
which reminds me; there are a LOT of very cheezy rope deflectors out there, and if the rope doesn't get high enough (or breaks when it's being lifted), it's gonna rip the tops off some engines, rubber band back and take some heads off. our rules are innadequate for the rope deflectors (allowing cheeziness), and that should be rectified before somebody gets seriously hurt. you don't need to believe me, ask lakamp, guthrie, or call segni (who went in the water to keep his head attached). the other part to that is the starter is on shore, not on the barge, so he won't see it and redlite the course before it's too late; everybody else has the starter on the barge, who reds the course when the rope or pulley causes a problem. one of the cheezy one's i saw had been pushed down by the time the weekend was over. i've mentioned this several times to different people while teching, but they are within the rule.

[IfYouOnlyKnew]

Thanks again to all who made the weekend special. Once again, our family was overwhelmed by the support and acts of kindness. The tshirt....wow! I will wear it proudly.
Tom was smiling on us all that day, and I know his 205mph ride was something we'll never forget. For those of you who got a trophy or a plaque, he would have been proud of you all!
Our thanks again...we hope to see you all at a future race.
The Papp Family

[Cs19]

I thought you were tryin' to rattle my cage BP, the rope was all over the place.:eek: Had a blast last weekend thanks for a fun weekend everyone.

[Johnwithjm]

Yep it was a blast now time to get ready for PHX:)

[bp]

I thought you were tryin' to rattle my cage BP, the rope was all over the place.:eek: Had a blast last weekend thanks for a fun weekend everyone.
wasn't tryin' to rattle anything, but the way my brain was disfunctioning on antibiotics, i coulda been doin anything an not known it. had to test my bucket switch before every pass 'cause i couldn't remember which direction it needed to be pointed... that's ok though, you still beat me and that won't change.

[Mrs.Moose]

I would like to thank everyone at Ming for your support and help and kindness. I had a great time, and what a rush that was, I really think I'm hooked and now trying to find out how to make all the races. I want to thank Joey Grose, Tony Scarleta, Bob and Chris, and Brian and Redding Video for everything. If I forgot someone I am sorry but thank you.
I think I did really well for my first time, and I think I may be coming back for Bracket racing. :cool:
Brian I was wondering if you could let me know how to get my License, when I went up there it wasn't ready and we had to leave. Thank you again to all and I'll be seeing you soon.

[Jetboatguru]

Bad ASSSSSS Mrs Moose. You kicked bootay!! Congratulations on your weekend. You guys are free to run the zoomies.
Tony

[stoker2001]

Yep it was a blast now time to get ready for PHX:)See you there John,you moving up a class or staying T/E?I changed a Chit load of things on my junk,so hopefully in the later rounds when the air goes to 4500' my tug runs the number.

[Johnwithjm]

See you there John,you moving up a class or staying T/E?I changed a Chit load of things on my junk,so hopefully in the later rounds when the air goes to 4500' my tug runs the number.
Hey Kevin how you been? Staying TE for now.

[Jetboatguru]

Hey Kevin how you been? Staying TE for now.
Hey John, is it a lonely night? Is Mike out with CS19 again?

[Johnwithjm]

Hey John, is it a lonely night? Is Mike out with CS19 again?
Why do you ask is Joey out with Robert again:D :D

[cyclone]

now that right there is funny i dont care who ya are.:D

[Cs19]

The beer was talkin last time we went out, thats for sure... But they were one of the few to back it up come Sunday morning. Nice job Mike and John. Cant wait to get in on some of the grudge matches with the 418.

[cyclone]

the may race is gonna be rad.

[Cs19]

UBFJ in may will be insane...Bring your spare pistons.:eek:
http://***boat.com/forums/image.php?u=12918&dateline=1132026881

[Jetboatguru]

Why do you ask is Joey out with Robert again:D :D
Joey hates you.:D

[Johnwithjm]

Joey hates you.:DWell I know your not on the top of Mike list especially after that little problem with that motor he built for you:D

[Jetboatguru]

Well I know your not on the top of Mike list especially after that little problem with that motor he built for you:D
Mike calls me all the time and tells me how he is so done with you.

[Jetboatguru]

Mike is on his way up here to hang out with us and look for a place to live.:D :D

[Johnwithjm]

Mike calls me all the time and tells me how he is so done with you.
Oh I know he was calling you trying to take care of that little problem he had with you but he said you were avoiding his calls.

[Johnwithjm]

Mike is on his way up here to hang out with us and look for a place to live.:D :D
Just remember there are no houses for sale in our area. They are all sold. I am so happy the house next to me sold.

[Jetboatguru]

Just remember there are no houses for sale in our area. They are all sold. I am so happy the house next to me sold.
I put an offer in next to Mike. He hates you!:D

[Johnwithjm]

I put an offer in next to Mike. He hates you!:D
Yes I remember the kind of offer you tried to put in:D

[Jetboatguru]

Yes I remember the kind of offer you tried to put in:D
You're a bad man John.:D

[bp]

I would like to thank everyone at Ming for your support and help and kindness. I had a great time, and what a rush that was, I really think I'm hooked and now trying to find out how to make all the races. I want to thank Joey Grose, Tony Scarleta, Bob and Chris, and Brian and Redding Video for everything. If I forgot someone I am sorry but thank you.
I think I did really well for my first time, and I think I may be coming back for Bracket racing. :cool:
Brian I was wondering if you could let me know how to get my License, when I went up there it wasn't ready and we had to leave. Thank you again to all and I'll be seeing you soon.
mrs.moose, there are no licenses in njba. there are in ihba. basically, you've demonstrated that you can get on and off the track safely, and handle the boat, so step on in:D

[cyclone]

mrs.moose, there are no licenses in njba. there are in ihba. basically, you've demonstrated that you can get on and off the track safely, and handle the boat, so step on in:D
Bob go to the tower next race and pick up your new NJBA driver's license. i think you've been misinformed. :)

[bp]

Bob go to the tower next race and pick up your new NJBA driver's license. i think you've been misinformed. :)
right..

[BUSBY]

mrs.moose, there are no licenses in njba. there are in ihba. basically, you've demonstrated that you can get on and off the track safely, and handle the boat, so step on in:D
Funny ... I got mine, and everyone who was listening to me during the Sunday morning driver's meeting got theirs ... maybe I need to speak up ...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/medium/njba_lic.jpg

[BUSBY]

I would like to thank everyone at Ming for your support and help and kindness. I had a great time, and what a rush that was, I really think I'm hooked and now trying to find out how to make all the races. I want to thank Joey Grose, Tony Scarleta, Bob and Chris, and Brian and Redding Video for everything. If I forgot someone I am sorry but thank you.
I think I did really well for my first time, and I think I may be coming back for Bracket racing. :cool:
Brian I was wondering if you could let me know how to get my License, when I went up there it wasn't ready and we had to leave. Thank you again to all and I'll be seeing you soon.
You did great & your license will be at the tower during the May race ... again, congrats to a great weekend!
Brian

[Johnwithjm]

Funny ... I got mine, and everyone who was listening to me during the Sunday morning driver's meeting got theirs ... maybe I need to speak up ...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/medium/njba_lic.jpg
I got mine.

[Clockstart]

Funny ... I got mine
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/medium/njba_lic.jpg???Are you Brian Busby's evil twin?

[bp]

Funny ... I got mine, and everyone who was listening to me during the Sunday morning driver's meeting got theirs ... maybe I need to speak up ...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/medium/njba_lic.jpg
well that's interesting.. you're a licensed TAH driver? when did you make it through a license process to drive in the mid 5's?

[cyclone]

well that's interesting.. you're a licensed TAH driver? when did you make it through a license process to drive in the mid 5's?
Bob- what's interesting is how you missed the announcement at the driver's meeting and the multiple announcements throughout the weekend telling driver's to grab their licenses at the tower when they pick up their time slips...:D

[Willis]

Hello Everyone
bp
Lisa and her crew was helping to distribute the lic and she found a few mistakes so the ones that are wrong hopefully have been re-done.
I re-made them from March registration and if everyone wants to send me their address with $100. in a self addressed envelop with pre paid return postage, I'll mail them their lic and the new med card on the back with lamilating pouch, but the lic was generated form the March 2007 roster. So what ever class or bracket they ran, is what the lic grants. Any kinkos or office depot with lamilating equip can heat them together.
NJBA
c/o Willis Johns
14920 Harvard Bl
Gardena, CA 90247

[BUSBY]

well that's interesting.. you're a licensed TAH driver? when did you make it through a license process to drive in the mid 5's?
Edit ... it's not worth it to argue here ...

[BUSBY]

Hello Everyone
bp
Lisa and her crew was helping to distribute the lic and she found a few mistakes so the ones that are wrong hopefully have been re-done.
I re-made them from March registration and if everyone wants to send me their address with $100. in a self addressed envelop with pre paid return postage, I'll mail them their lic and the new med card on the back with lamilating pouch, but the lic was generated form the March 2007 roster. So what ever class or bracket they ran, is what the lic grants. Any kinkos or office depot with lamilating equip can heat them together.
NJBA
c/o Willis Johns
14920 Harvard Bl
Gardena, CA 90247
Wow Willis, I didn't know that they were for sale?
The last I knew, the board had "Grandfathered" in drivers w/ verified times and classes ran. And that we were keeping track of the times/classes ran and issuing them only after they were licensed/approved by Lisa and myself.
(I hope it was a typo and an oversight by you, the licenses are suppose to be free to the members and issued at the following race by Lisa in the Tower) ...

[Cs19]

busby, where is my nitro?
thanks.

[bp]

Well Bob, I'm not sure where you were, but in '05 I took High Point Runner Up in TAH w/ NJBA ...
check the results page ...
While I ran into the well into the 6's ... never claimed to run mid 5's ... but I did get my license in TAH w/ NJBA ... but the last time I checked our rulebook (or IHBA's) ... there wasn't a qualifying ET for licensing in TAH ...
I'm sorry that I didn't verify my passes and time slips w/ you first. I didn't know that that was your job ...
And I agree w/ Mike (cyclone) here, why didn't you hear my announcement at the driver's meeting on Sunday or the multiple announcements about the issuing of licenses?
i have no idea why i didn't hear this. i know i had bronchitis (on antibiotics), other than that, i was standing there by myself.
the question is not whether you made a run in the 6's, although all your runs in competition were 7 seconds plus (PM range), or got a runner up with your open boat, but what is this license supposed to imply? over the last 9 years, i've seen more rookie drivers destroy brand new TAHs than anything else.
my question is not so much about you (although your example is right there) as it is about this license. again, what is it supposed to imply? taken at face value, you could jump into any capsule and run TAH in competition, when you've never come close to those numbers in a capsule. brad made many sub 6.50/180+ passes last year, so is he considered "licensed" for TAH?
the fact is that we have a LOT of bracket boats, and FEW competitive class boats that can run within 1-2% of where the class should be. most are at least 10% above a real class record. this is a license of the driver, not the boat, so the implication is that anyone with a class named on their license is fully qualified to enter competition with any boat competing in that class. that -seems- just a little absurd...

[Willis]

Wow Willis, I didn't know that they were for sale?
The last I knew, the board had "Grandfathered" in drivers w/ verified times and classes ran. And that we were keeping track of the times/classes ran and issuing them only after they were licensed/approved by Lisa and myself.
If you are collecting $1.00 each ... where is the line at the bar so we can line up for drinks on you?
(I hope it was a typo and an oversight by you, the licenses are suppose to be free to the members and issued at the following race by Lisa in the Tower) ...
There not the $1.00, covers the cost of the printing supplies and the pre-paid envelop is for them.
Typo -
If you do not want me to help, I will with draw my offer.
Sorry people.
The only way you can get them is as Brian said at the track, as per Racer Director
Willis

[77charger]

Either way if you go to ihba for a race and it is your first time or a class upgrade you will have to make a "license pass" might not have to be a 1/2 track but will still need to be done to show that you can properly control your boat before you are actually allowed to race in competition.
Had to go thru this last year at red bluff even though i showed that i ran boat 2 months before in njba.Took me 3 runs to prove so 1st i started to shut down at 3/4 track was told go full next one was aiming towards center so i backed off 3rd one was good to go.Shouldnt have shut down early on the first i would have been fine.This was for comp flat but can be required for faster brackets too and pass has to be within the et range.Actually aint to bad a process charlie tries to get you finished and out of the way so you can get in a qualyfying run so be prepared to be hot lapped but if all goes good expect 1-2 runs.
Also went to an sdba race and wasnt required to do a licence pass ihba license was accepted

[Cheyenne580]

bp check your pm's

[BUSBY]

i have no idea why i didn't hear this. i know i had bronchitis (on antibiotics), other than that, i was standing there by myself.
the question is not whether you made a run in the 6's, although all your runs in competition were 7 seconds plus (PM range), or got a runner up with your open boat, but what is this license supposed to imply? over the last 9 years, i've seen more rookie drivers destroy brand new TAHs than anything else.
my question is not so much about you (although your example is right there) as it is about this license. again, what is it supposed to imply? taken at face value, you could jump into any capsule and run TAH in competition, when you've never come close to those numbers in a capsule. brad made many sub 6.50/180+ passes last year, so is he considered "licensed" for TAH?
the fact is that we have a LOT of bracket boats, and FEW competitive class boats that can run within 1-2% of where the class should be. most are at least 10% above a real class record. this is a license of the driver, not the boat, so the implication is that anyone with a class named on their license is fully qualified to enter competition with any boat competing in that class. that -seems- just a little absurd...
Edit ... it's not worth it to argue here ...

[Jon Force]

You cant win every race. You will get em next time . Good luck. Oh and dont forget to pick up your 10.00 bracket license .

[Mrs.Moose]

Bad ASSSSSS Mrs Moose. You kicked bootay!! Congratulations on your weekend. You guys are free to run the zoomies.
Tony
Thanks Tony I was so excited when I called you after talking to Joey, that I think finally I came down from my personal little cloud that evening. It was so much fun and so exciting to go out there and run. I really think I need to do this more often, Only if someone we new would sponsor me on just fixing my motor;) ;) ;) ;) .
I love those zoomies, but moose got into the boat and said take me back these darn things are freaking loud, I said no there not, but then I forgot I had my helmet on.:D I tried to send you a PM but the board won't allow me to, so I have to send it from Moose's ok.
The License's
I didn't mean to start anything guys, only wanted my proud License so I can honestly say I did it!!!!!!!!!! and Have it!!!!!!!!!
Thanks again to all of you for the support.

[bp]

If I have to qualify myself w/ you ... I have the time slips to back up my ET's running against all named above ... as far as referring to me as a "rookie" driver ... then you obviously don't know me that well.
you absolutely do not have to qualify yourself with me. you, as race director, can obviously license yourself for whatever you want, whether you've ever raced in a capsule or not.
As far as my licensing w/ NJBA, if you feel the need ... you can ask Don Jones about the passes I had to make ... again, not that I have to have you sign off on my abilities ...
again, I DON'T CARE. you can do whatever you want to, and i am not saying or implying you can or cannot. what i AM saying is that you have not gone through a license process in a tah. now, you can say you have 'til the sun goes down, i'll still say you haven't, and we will just have to agree to disagree.
As far as my passes in '05 consistantly being in the 7's ... that's because I was dialing in for the 7 second bracket ... the 165 mph rule made it impossible to run quicker.
well, there you go.
To associate our org w/ any other would be ignorant ... that's like saying that simply because you're qualified in our 7 second bracket ... you should be able to hop over into a capsule in IHBA's Pro Mod class ... not true, 2 totally different worlds.
are you sure? ihba requires licenses for TE and quicker. there have been several racers that have gone to an ihba race and were licensed and allowed to run their classes based on their past record at bakersfield. and, if those 7 second runs had been in a capsule, yes you would be able to provide your records and run.
Maybe you should run for the board in '08 and make yourself availble for the meetings ... you sure do have a lot of input about how much NJBA is doing wrong ... about about helping to educate us to make it better.
the answer to that is the same as it was when i was asked 5 years ago. if i didn't live 230 miles north of where the board meetings are held in the middle of the week, that might be an option. at present, it's not. i'm saying how much njba is doing wrong??? you started this by posting something that says you're licensed to drive something you've never driven. you made it about you, and again, you can do whatever you want to with it, and i don't care.
i certainly do think that a license idea is good, but it would seem logical to make it at least valid enough so that it would be acknowledged as realistic when a driver went elsewhere. if you believe it's "ignorant" to think this license could be used to demonstrate qualification in another org, then carry on.

[Lot Lizard]

Wow, everytime I read about that Busby guy asociated with NJBA, somebody is always pissed off at him. Is this Busby guy really as dumb as he sounds?

[Jetboatguru]

I dont mean to get anything started on here again with Busby and Prigmore but,
BUMP :D :D

[roscoe p coltraine]

Well ya'll we all looks like we about to have a hazard county hoedown!
Boss you out there.

[steelcomp]

I think what started this is that there was a question from Mrs. Moose regarding picking up her NJBA license, and bp, you made a flat statemenet that there were no licenses, which was incorrect. While you and Busby may argue semantics about his TAH license, isn't the fact that NJBA is now issuing an actual license a step in the right direction?
C'mon, guys.

[BUSBY]

you, as race director, can obviously license yourself for whatever you want, whether you've ever raced in a capsule or not.
what i AM saying is that you have not gone through a license process in a tah. now, you can say you have 'til the sun goes down, i'll still say you haven't, and we will just have to agree to disagree.
the answer to that is the same as it was when i was asked 5 years ago. if i didn't live 230 miles north of where the board meetings are held in the middle of the week, that might be an option. at present, it's not.
i'm saying how much njba is doing wrong??? you started this by posting something that says you're licensed to drive something you've never driven. you made it about you, and again, you can do whatever you want to with it, and i don't care.
i certainly do think that a license idea is good, but it would seem logical to make it at least valid enough so that it would be acknowledged as realistic when a driver went elsewhere. if you believe it's "ignorant" to think this license could be used to demonstrate qualification in another org, then carry on.
Edit ... it's not worth it to argue here ...

[FuelInMyVeins82]

"Have A Nice Day!!" :D

[BUSBY]

"Have A Nice Day!!" :D
exactly ... :notam:

[FuelInMyVeins82]

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[sofa king smooth]

Gotta love the gear Chris is wearing.:) Way to represent!

[FuelInMyVeins82]

Dude those hats are a hit I've seen them every where and have heard rumors of them being seen on TV.
So is the Dragon going to see some river detail this summer or has she been designated drag strip only?

[Cs19]

Gotta love the gear Chris is wearing.:) Way to represent!
Had nothing else to wear after getting thrown in the lake.:)

[Jetboatguru]

Those are great pictures!! But aren't Busby and Prigmore supposed to throw down again?

[sofa king smooth]

Dragon will be in river mode shortly. Will be looking to whip up on raider colored daytonas.:eek:

[Cs19]

Dragon will be in river mode shortly. Will be looking to whip up on raider colored daytonas.:eek:
The dragon is a dolly trailer queen/show pony now..

[sofa king smooth]

Raider nation is a dark spot in the corner of my shop.Doubt if that thing ever runs again.:jawdrop:

[Cs19]

Dragon will be low qualifier at PT1 without the bottle :cry:

[sofa king smooth]

We will see about that. What will you be qualifying with?

[Cs19]

Edit ... it's not worth it to argue here ...
Hey that was entertaining, lets go a few more rounds Busby/BP.

[Johnwithjm]

We will see about that. What will you be qualifying with?
Do not mess with the white night:)

[sofa king smooth]

White night knows its spot in the neighborhood.

[460 jus getn it]

come hell or high water i will be there.:D

[Cs19]

There is a one in a million chance the nation could make it. If thats the case your in deep sh*t.
White Lightning vs. The Knight is the match i wanna see.

[FuelInMyVeins82]

There is a one in a million chance the nation could make it. If thats the case your in deep sh*t.
White Lightning vs. The Knight is the match i wanna see.
That could be interesting. Is white lightning up and running?

[RCB19]

I'll be out there sittin in my inner tube wearin a Harwood scoop for a hat.

[FuelInMyVeins82]

I'll be out there sittin in my inner tube wear a Harwood scoop for a hat.
F**K ya and if you eat at the Chinese place out there you'll have your own pump!!

[BUSBY]

Hey that was entertaining, lets go a few more rounds Busby/BP.
sorry ... as I said, not worth it ...

[roscoe p coltraine]

This thing only goes 10.0s?All that fancy stuff.You all better stop by cooters garage to speed things up.But i guess a win is a win.to bad bako is far from hazard county or i would have gone ther to watch some races.They gots lots of them here in the south though.Most youngbloods here run well into the 9s easily
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[Cs19]

dipshit, the boat WILL go well into the 9's without even trying.. We went in wanting to win the race and that is what we did..Talk all the trash you want, we are stoked.

[sofa king smooth]

dipshit, the boat WILL go well into the 9's without even trying.. We went in wanting to win the race and that is what we did..Talk all the trash you want, we are stoked.
Good answer!:D

[cyclone]

fear the white knight.
hey chris is Mike gonna be piloting it at any other njba events this year? be a shame to let the points lead go to waste. :)

[Cs19]

fear the white knight.
hey chris is Mike gonna be piloting it at any other njba events this year? be a shame to let the points lead go to waste. :)
He talked about wanting to shoe it late in the season. Im with you, lets take highpoints in the bracket :) the boat can run 10.0s in any conditions at any track.

[cyclone]

hmm. sounds like some peer pressure needs to be applied. lol:D

[Cs19]

hmm. sounds like some peer pressure needs to be applied. lol:D
couple budlights should do the trick

[Cs19]

Where is little man wayne?

[77charger]

Where is little man wayne?
hes still finishing up the canoe projct for the next race boat,

[bp]

He talked about wanting to shoe it late in the season. Im with you, lets take highpoints in the bracket :) the boat can run 10.0s in any conditions at any track.
i think he should go for it..

[RIPPINGNOLEGSKROKER]

couple budlights should do the trick
Did someone say Budlight?

[FuelInMyVeins82]

Best of both worlds dude Bud Light in the White Knight.

[Jetboatguru]

:D i think he should go for it..
Is that a call out to Busby?:mad: :devil: :D

[sdpm]

Troublemaker!!

[BUSBY]

:D
Is that a call out to Busby?:mad: :devil: :D
funny funny man ...