Competition Southern Style 1/8 Drag Race

[ob1kobi]

I have seen the time slip... . everybody has seen the time slip. Care to address any of my other questions though?

 

[COMP461]

Is this the new WEASEL plan, or may be that other ASO ‘s plan if you say it loud enough , and get a few to say it often enough , articulating that I don't really exist , and never ran as fast as I did . then people might believe. Well NHRA say it , and they heard it loud and clear , and have actively pursued Scott Bentz and My self to run as many NHRA races as possible, calling us the ambassadors of the next big thing NHRA Diesel racing. . you might think that its easy to run this fast , but what is asked of a diesel engine to rev-gain at 1000 RPM’s per second in a true drag racing environment , is not what traditional Diesel engine shops are use to . a great deal of money has been spent to come after my record ,and a like amount of money to go after Scott’s the results after a year are not that impressive . both Scott and I have raced before , he is TA/FC and me in comp , there in is the secret . Drag racing is math and physics , plain and simple , when you treat a drag racing engine like a tractor motor , it will run like a tractor. Forget that a diesel is a diesel , and treat it like any other racing engine , and you get results like Scott’s and mine





And to answer you question , Doc. owns the truck it has been seen by many on here , I work on it every day I'm not at the fire station . and as to what deals we have , there is a reason for the paint , and every decal on that truck , so you might figure that one out for your self .



I talk to Jerry fairly often , and see him when I’m on the road racing NHRA events never thought about getting him to put it on his site . he was proud that he had built the fastest Diesel truck ,and he wasn’t talking about the WEASEL .

 

[ob1kobi]

Nope, just asking a few questions that I haven't seen asked before is all. I don't doubt that you did the run once. Did you back it up, as a real record has to be? Other than the three pictures of the truck on the the owners site, there is nothing about the truck or the times it has ran. Just seems odd to me is all. If I had a Performance Diesel Company, and had the fastest truck out there, I would maybe mention it somewhere.

 

[ob1kobi]

I am not questioning anything about Scott, his car, or the times he has ran. I have seen you do this before though, whenever somebody starts questioning you, you seem to always throw his name out there so that it would appear that we are questioning both of you. I am not questioning anything about Scott, not one bit.



I simply asked why it was that the owners site doesn't mention the truck. Just seems odd that it wouldn't mention it at all, or what parts that it has that we, the general public, could also purchase.



So what happens If Edge does happen to show up and beats you. Will you then treat them as an "innovator" or will the "weasel" talk continue? Afterall, arent you and Edge both trying to accomplish the same thing?

 

[ob1kobi]

Sorry to get this thread off track folks, so whos up for some 1/8th mile drag racing Oo. Oo. Oo. Oo.



Whats it gonna take to get some of the big guns to show up?



Ted

 

[COMP461]

I am not questioning anything about Scott, his car, or the times he has ran. I have seen you do this before though, whenever somebody starts questioning you, you seem to always throw his name out there so that it would appear that we are questioning both of you. I am not questioning anything about Scott, not one bit.

then Why question me , I made the pass , I have about 60 laps on the truck now , I did 3 passes that weekend that were 8 second runs , two passes I rolled the tree , because of a burned trans brake band , and with 90 PSI boost launches , you have to have ever last bit of holding power. In a super class , if you roll the tree you don’t get a time slip, but my data logger did record , one pass was at least . 15 faster , but I don’t race data logger files , it’s the score board that is the final reckoning. Since that weekend I in testing have run at least 3 tenths quicker in the 1/8 mile , and know with a decent back half it will run a low 8. 30 now . You are like a broken record , in that you really don’t believe I can run that fast. I talk to Scott almost every day , and we both are working hard to promote diesel motor sports on and off the track. We both are working to get diesels in to more Classes in NHRA . I believe we are both at about the same power level, from the power to speed calculator. Both making about 830 to 850 hp . I believe that a 1000 or 1100 is very possible in these motor, and before you say that that is easy by the truck and tractor pullers , this is a different kind of power .

I simply asked why it was that the owners site doesn't mention the truck. Just seems odd that it wouldn't mention it at all, or what parts that it has that we, the general public, could also purchase.

I don’t race web sites , I make race trucks run faster the other guy. Again , DO YOU NOT BELIEVE THAT MY TRUCK WENT A 8. 72 IN THE QUARTER MILE , if you don’t , you are one of the few . And the new motor I’m currently building has no parts for sale to the public , or that will see the light of day !!!!! just as the EDGE truck has no parts for sale to the public , Doc dose sell the p-pump and injectors , and they are some of the best out there.

So what happens If Edge does happen to show up and beats you. Will you then treat them as an "innovator" or will the "weasel" talk continue? Afterall, arent you and Edge both trying to accomplish the same thing?

I in reality admire the construction that went in to putting the Edge truck together, they IMO went in the wrong direction, and should have listen to the vendors that were trying to guild them in a better direction . I have a big problem in the marketing department that tried to ram the truck down every media outlet throat , as the be all to end all fastest diesel truck , when reality was not so bright and shining. I from a educated speculation believe that the edge truck in its current form will possible get in to the 8’s this year , if they listen to other people , and get with some one else program, but that is about as far as its going to get , the laws of physics with not bend . in the next year I I expect to run in the 7 second zone , or at least close .

 

[GIT-R-DONE]

So, where is this track at and is there any other information about this yet? Thanks

 

[ob1kobi]

Comp,



As anybody that reads any of these diesel boards will agree, nobody has any reason to question anything that Scott has done. I don't see why you associate yourself with him when people do question you. They are questioning YOU, not him, so leave Scott out of it and answer the questions for yourself. If you notice, Scott is never questioned on any boards, yet you are questioned on all of them. Hmmmm.....



I appreciate you answering the questions I asked though. It still seems odd that the Dr would not advertise on his own site that his truck is the fastest truck out there especially if it is running his parts that can be sold to the general public, something just isn't right with that, but thats his choice for whatever reason he has chosen to not do so. Edge may be, as you say, "ramming the truck down every media outlets throat" but thats what a marketing department is supposed to do, its called there job. There isn't any reason the Dr can't do the same with his "record setting" truck, its dumb that he isn't.



I got a kick out of YOU calling me a broken record though, thats like the pot calling the kettle black.



I didn't say that you didn't run the time, I agree that you did run the time, I simply said that you don't know for a "fact" as you stated, that you are the fastest truck, as this "record" is recognized by you and you alone. Others agree that it is a hell of a pass, but only you call it a "record" I would love to see Edge show up so that this could be settled at least for the time being, but if there truck isn't ready to race, which it obviousley it isn't, why would they? If it was the other way around, would you show up to a race with a truck that you knew wasn't ready, to line up against somebody whose truck was definately ready? It doesn't serve much of a purpose.



Again, I do appreciate you answering the questions though.



Ted

 

[massdiesel]

I have spoke with Tim about this event how about August 6th seems like a perfect date before kids go back and after the fourth. Tim is the owner of the track and will tell us what we can run and how the classes are he has a website i will speak with him as i cant remeber it and post it today if anyone knows tim it will be a good time.

 

[ob1kobi]

Here is his site:



http://www.jeffersonpagelanddragway.com/index.html



Ted

 

[RacinDuallie]

Comp,



I got a kick out of YOU calling me a broken record though, thats like the pot calling the kettle black.



Ted

ob1- NOW that is funny!! :-laf :-laf

 

[RacinDuallie]

where have you been , every one reconizes my record run ,

By the looks of that timeslip it looks like the truck performed and the driver was sleepin'- or maybe he went to the concession stand for a 'track-burger'!!!! :-laf :-laf

 

[COMP461]

I was wating for a full tree , if you roll a light on a pro tree , it gives no time , this was in front of 100,000 people and national TV

 

[RacinDuallie]

I was wating for a full tree , if you roll a light on a pro tree , it gives no time , this was in front of 100,000 people and national TV

:-laf :-laf I'd personally rather have the Pro-tree. I seem to react qwiker to them... . :-laf

But don't let me rag on ya Comp! @the 2004 Diesel Trucking nats @ Raceway Park-N. J. I had the luck of red lighting in the 1st round!!! DANG-BLASTED!!

Left too soon -. 070 RT !! Too early ... :{ :{

 

[COMP461]

I’m used to a full tree , I’ve raced competition eliminator with the full tree , and no delay box for way to long , It’s a skill I am good at . The Pro Tree is a great deal, if you want , but its different from what I’m use to. Doesn’t mean I cant work either tree , but when they tell you its going to be a full tree , and they drop a pro on you kind of stare at it like a dear in the head lights . My crew chief was yelling in my ear to go!!! There was no way I was going to let the truck creep the lights and not get a time on the board , we had already had two 8 second passes from the data recorder , and this one was to high stakes. NHRA rolled me out right after the national anthem and a few minutes before the final round . The stands were packed with about 100,000 people , and ESPN was broadcasting the event live . It was unreal, and we got mobbed in the pits after . I missed BEST ENGINEERED AWARD by one vote getting beat by Ashley Force.

 

[Sled Puller]

The stands were packed with about 100,000 people .....

Ok, thats like 100 times you have said that.



I honestly doubt, any dragstrip in the country has stands for 50,000, let alone 100,000.



Daytona only has like 200,000, eh?



Does anyone know what NHRA max attendance to any race has been?



What strip has the most seating?

 

[GIT-R-DONE]

I dont know who has the most but Bristol Dragway can seat 20,000 and they are adding 3400 as we speak.

 

[RacinDuallie]

Ok, thats like 100 times you have said that.



I honestly doubt, any dragstrip in the country has stands for 50,000, let alone 100,000.

Well not if your comp- he single handedly counted the seats and tickets sold at that event didnt you know that? :-laf :-laf

 

[COMP461]

And now you go and try to put yourself up next to Scott Bentz and The Cummins Dragster team!?! Come on! One thing you don't see with Scott is he and the team are not going around saying they did this and they did that and Qwickest this and qwikest that- why don't you take a moment and look at how a 'classy' team handles themselves-AND THEN DO THE SAME. or at least try!





Scott- Keep up all the good work that you guys have ALWAYS done. "other" teams should take a page from your PROFESSIONALISM in handling the team. BEST OF LUCK IN THE NEW SEASON.

On this little forum , I might have fun , but you can never question my dedication or Professionalism, I have raced under big sponsorship deals , with G. M . PERFORMANCE PARTS , and for NX and now with a new major sponsorship deal soon to be announced , a full time two truck deal .



NHRA respects my professionalism, and this is a major reason the new sponsorship has come to the point it’s at now. Scott and I talk almost every day, and it’s about furthering the diesel drag racing deal. I feel I have developed diesel drag racing as muck as any one person, there are several; stand outs in the diesel world , Myself , Scott , and Fletcher, the rest haven’t proved any thing but hype.

 

[ob1kobi]

I think you need to check the defination of professionalism.