Author Topic: Manufacturers Cup 2017 (Read 21941 times)

scottly · « **Reply #25 on:** April 09, 2017, 07:54:23 PM »

Regarding the points situation, I wonder if appealing to the sponsors themselves might have some pull?

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #26 on:** April 09, 2017, 08:08:18 PM »

Frank, next Super Eliminator race is June, 3, 4 weekend in Memphis! You ran 123.33 to my 123.27, not enough for a MPH record? Congratulations on your new ET record! We all had fun, several PB's for the guys. Feel bad for Wilbur, current pts system is just wrong! Thanks for being there for us.Wilbur gets the Helping Hands award for the weekend except for....LMAO.

gschuld · « **Reply #27 on:** April 09, 2017, 09:25:32 PM »

Quote from: dragracer on April 09, 2017, 06:03:53 PM

No one listens to the black guy. Lol.

Wait a minute, your....your....black? We can't be friends no more.....LOL

George

dragracer · « **Reply #28 on:** April 10, 2017, 05:34:55 AM »

Quote from: scottly on April 09, 2017, 07:54:23 PM

Regarding the points situation, I wonder if appealing to the sponsors themselves might have some pull?

Scottly, that could be a good approach. But I feel if the proper person frames the racers position correctly to the Man Cup people by tying it directly to their financial bottom line, it could persuade them to revamp the system. The count was down in all classes. Something caused racers to stay away and it could be related to both the current points system and their decision to make 3 of the 5 races, double points events. One other complaint in the past relates to the event not being complete due to time constraints. Another thing to consider is a degree of uncertainty regarding our present political climate in regards to the proposed budget cuts that will affect many jobs/ businesses in a negative way. I'm not going to spend money if I don't know where my next paycheck is coming from. We'll see by the next race if the count increases.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #29 on:** April 10, 2017, 06:09:16 AM »

Frank, from the video footage that I saw, it wasn't just the racers that stayed away, spectator numbers looked a lot down as well. Your theory about the budget could be right as well but from looking at the video footage, spectator numbers have been declining quite a bit over the last few years.

dragracer · « **Reply #30 on:** April 10, 2017, 08:55:36 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on April 09, 2017, 08:08:18 PM

Frank, next Super Eliminator race is June, 3, 4 weekend in Memphis! You ran 123.33 to my 123.27, not enough for a MPH record? Congratulations on your new ET record! We all had fun, several PB's for the guys. Feel bad for Wilbur, current pts system is just wrong! Thanks for being there for us.Wilbur gets the Helping Hands award for the weekend except for....LMAO.

Bill, when did you run that mph?? I somehow thought you ran 125 mph at the finals last season. I didn't fill out the mph side of the claim form at all this time. Truth is, mph is unimportant to me record wise. I'm trying to see how quick I can get down the track. Not how fast my bike runs.Memphis should bring some interesting things for both of us. I'm glad you got the bike running well. Hope to catch a few of the commerce races with you.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #31 on:** April 10, 2017, 05:05:41 PM »

Yes ET is where it's at, MPH mostly a horsepower deal. Yes it's nice to be able to run Super E again. And the only double points for S ET is Rockingham! See you at Commerce or Memphis. Hopefully one of us or both will set new records, Bill

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #32 on:** April 11, 2017, 02:23:37 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on April 10, 2017, 05:05:41 PM

Yes ET is where it's at, MPH mostly a horsepower deal. Yes it's nice to be able to run Super E again. And the only double points for S ET is Rockingham! See you at Commerce or Memphis. Hopefully one of us or both will set new records, Bill

Did you not see my PM Billy ?

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #33 on:** April 11, 2017, 04:05:49 AM »

Sam, yes, but fell asleep. I'll be in touch today after work. Looking forward to it. Thanks, Bill

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #34 on:** April 11, 2017, 04:08:32 AM »

Frank, I ran 124.73, 124.33, 124.19 and another 124.xx, still waiting for 125 to pop up! But 10.2 would be better!!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #35 on:** April 11, 2017, 05:11:35 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on April 11, 2017, 04:05:49 AM

Sam, yes, but fell asleep. I'll be in touch today after work. Looking forward to it. Thanks, Bill

Okeedoke, probably the long weekend and all the midnight oil you burned leading up to it, catching up.

dragracer · « **Reply #36 on:** April 11, 2017, 08:37:28 AM »

If your certificate was issued over 123.37mph, I can't claim that record this time. I'm confident the package in working on for the project bike will run over 125mph without nitrous and closer to 135-140 on spray.

dragracer · « **Reply #37 on:** April 11, 2017, 01:01:24 PM »

Quote from: gschuld on April 09, 2017, 09:25:32 PM

Quote from: dragracer on April 09, 2017, 06:03:53 PM
No one listens to the black guy. Lol.

Wait a minute, your....your....black? We can't be friends no more.....LOL

George

You're stuck with me George. Lol

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #38 on:** April 11, 2017, 04:14:22 PM »

Well, good for you, I look forward to seeing a 750 break 125 and seeing low 10's, or high 9's. Why, I can barely get one to run, I'm sure I won't be much competition......., but I'll bring my Patches engine or sumpin and try to keep you in sight. You still need cases? Let me know. Records will be broken in Memphis, maybe you can tow me to 60ft and then I'll do better. Lol. G'luck with your project, Bill

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #39 on:** April 11, 2017, 05:33:38 PM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on April 11, 2017, 04:14:22 PM

I look forward to seeing a 750 break 125 and seeing low 10's, or high 9's. Why, I can barely get one to run...

I'll be there to help you get it to run... most of the time...

dragracer · « **Reply #40 on:** April 11, 2017, 07:35:49 PM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on April 11, 2017, 04:14:22 PM

Well, good for you, I look forward to seeing a 750 break 125 and seeing low 10's, or high 9's. Why, I can barely get one to run, I'm sure I won't be much competition......., but I'll bring my Patches engine or sumpin and try to keep you in sight. You still need cases? Let me know. Records will be broken in Memphis, maybe you can tow me to 60ft and then I'll do better. Lol. G'luck with your project, Bill

Yes, I need cases or this goal of mine will not happen 😆. Open mouth, insert foot. Lol.

I'll call you tomorrow or the next day so we can talk about the engine/ cases.
As to getting one to run, you've proven how capable you are of making something happen in the past. I'm confident you'll sort out the package you have right now and it'll be on again.

dragracer · « **Reply #41 on:** April 12, 2017, 09:37:56 PM »

Medyos, can we expect to see you on a bike at the Memphis race this year??? Oh, and we want to go eat some Bar b que so pick a good place this time.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #42 on:** April 13, 2017, 04:19:36 AM »

Yep, BBQ! And you on a bike! Lol See you in Memphis.

Medyo Bastos · « **Reply #43 on:** April 13, 2017, 02:08:27 PM »

Expect to see me? Yes! On a bike? Depends on my ankle. BBQ? Yes, Where'd you guys go last time? Keep me posted with an ETA. Don't just go eat. Wait for me, gotdammit, lol

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kmb69 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 13, 2017, 02:30:59 PM »

Quote from: Medyo Bastos on April 13, 2017, 02:08:27 PM

..... On a bike? Depends on my ankle. .....

Ankle!

Put that SOB in a cast or better yet, have Mama rub some huchi on it and get it on!

BBQ? Hell yeah! Did I hear BBQ on Angelo?

Definitely waiting on you - da man with the BBQ connection and da deep pockets!

Medyo Bastos · « **Reply #45 on:** April 13, 2017, 06:17:33 PM »

Quote from: kmb69 on April 13, 2017, 02:30:59 PM

Quote from: Medyo Bastos on April 13, 2017, 02:08:27 PM
..... On a bike? Depends on my ankle. .....

Ankle!

Put that SOB in a cast or better yet, have Mama rub some huchi on it and get it on!

BBQ? Hell yeah! Did I hear BBQ on Angelo?
Definitely waiting on you - da man with the BBQ connection and da deep pockets!

does that mean you are making it too

dragracer · « **Reply #46 on:** April 13, 2017, 06:24:46 PM »

Wait for you?? Heck, you offered to host last time didn't you??? We ended up at Popeye's with that spicy chicken. Gave me heartburn all night. I had a bad day afterwards. 😠

kmb69 · « **Reply #47 on:** April 13, 2017, 06:44:10 PM »

Quote from: Medyo Bastos on April 13, 2017, 06:17:33 PM

does that mean you are making it too

Dude, sure hope you don't think I gonna miss BBQ gratus Angelo 2 years in a row!

kmb69 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 13, 2017, 07:17:45 PM »

I just read where Memphis International Raceway has announced a NASCAR event on June 3.
Is that gonna cramp our ManCup event by any chance? Is that facility and access roads able to handle both?

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #49 on:** April 14, 2017, 06:29:52 PM »

Medyo, we ate at Interstate BBQ. Here's a decent haul from Bill Hahn Jr.'s stuff from Valdosta!, 42mm for the turbo, $400.00 for everything, K. One of the things I enjoy from the racing, the swap meet stuff. Bill

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Author Topic: Manufacturers Cup 2017 (Read 21941 times)