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 PostPosted: November 18th, 2015, 7:35 pm   
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First of all there is no reason to be sorry. I'm glad people feel comfortable to finally speak their mind.
As far as weight goes if it were to be decided that an asset is pushed to Greg then it would be likely in the area of 150lbs to start. That being said if a certain racer was to start winning with a certain powerhead that is over the rules then we would do something about that as well ....
I actually think a case by case basis is the best way to handle this class for the time being.
But this is my opinion and we need racers to speak up and not just speak.

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 PostPosted: November 26th, 2015, 12:32 am   
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Great to see drag racing evolving here. And the suggestion that GTA outboard drag racing could match or exceed most US events is no stretch. Haliburton was living proof, and it should be the tip of the iceberg (the one impervious to rising ocean temps).

How does Formula grow? Lots of energy and thoughts already laid out, but I thought I’d throw my $0.02 in and maybe get lost in the shuffle.

Executive summary: anyone who is consistently successful should add modest weight (sorry, Greg, but you’re just too damned cute, er, fast). Whether just Greg or others, too, why reduce “the fix” to this simple remedy?
1) Tweaking only one, two, or three boats is far more practical than the majority.
2) I would expect having a scale present at all events is either logistically unrealistic or cost-prohibitive or both. If a scale could be present once per year—fantastic!—makes sense it’s at the first event (i.e. Gravenhurst).
3) While I respect the reasoning/motivation behind the power:weight calcs, they’re ideals that are very difficult to convert on game day (but can certainly help guide progress leading up to it). Even if statistical aids are remotely successful, the road to parity inevitably seeks a judgement call either before, after, or during a race. What can any of us point to that suggests we’re immune to such judgements?
4) Blarney (north of Chicago for those unfamiliar) is possibly the closest thing to what’s being developed here—run-what-you-brung-grassroots-yeehaw racing. And they have seen, suffered through, and benefitted from, just about everything under the drag racing sun. Not leaning on their experience seems akin to starting up a website in the absence of an internet. Or forgoing “control” advice from The Hedgehog when dating a supermodel.

Reeling this back in, the decision (after seeking input) should rest in only one place: the pseudo-committee comprised of those who selflessly make these drag events happen for the rest of us and who accepted such organizational responsibilities (whether formal or implied, ha!): Jeff Williamson, Greg Keeling, John Archer, Jason Famme, and now, oh-so-wonderfully, Dean Aaron (brilliant move, that). And, by extension, the greater TORC.

Like I wrote to begin, just my $0.02.


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 PostPosted: November 26th, 2015, 8:54 pm   
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Ted Biglow wrote:
Or forgoing “control” advice from The Hedgehog when dating a supermodel.


:lol: :lol:
I'm still trying to get my lunch outta my nose you knob!!
Didn't anybody else get this??
Good lord Ted, you kill me!!


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 PostPosted: November 26th, 2015, 9:15 pm   
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Northbase wrote:
Ted Biglow wrote:
Or forgoing “control” advice from The Hedgehog when dating a supermodel.


:lol: :lol:
I'm still trying to get my lunch outta my nose you knob!!
Didn't anybody else get this??
Good lord Ted, you kill me!!

Reference is lost on me :(

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 PostPosted: November 26th, 2015, 10:40 pm   
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idvette wrote:
Northbase wrote:
Ted Biglow wrote:
Or forgoing “control” advice from The Hedgehog when dating a supermodel.


:lol: :lol:
I'm still trying to get my lunch outta my nose you knob!!
Didn't anybody else get this??
Good lord Ted, you kill me!!

Reference is lost on me :(


Sorry, this one has to brew for a while.
Someone has to pick up on this one.
Where's Luksep when you need him??


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 PostPosted: November 27th, 2015, 7:19 am   
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Northbase wrote:
idvette wrote:
Northbase wrote:
Ted Biglow wrote:
Or forgoing “control” advice from The Hedgehog when dating a supermodel.


:lol: :lol:
I'm still trying to get my lunch outta my nose you knob!!
Didn't anybody else get this??
Good lord Ted, you kill me!!

Reference is lost on me :(


Sorry, this one has to brew for a while.
Someone has to pick up on this one.
Where's Luksep when you need him??


:lol: lost on the youth!

Ted and Luksep have the same penmanship :mrgreen:

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 PostPosted: November 27th, 2015, 8:47 am   
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LittleCharger wrote:

:lol: lost on the youth!

Ted and Luksep have the same penmanship :mrgreen:


The Internet has COMPLETLY ruined references like this.
Let it fester for another day then we can let loose the Hedgehog!!


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 PostPosted: November 27th, 2015, 9:26 am   
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So back to our regularly scheduled programming.

I am going to throw out there my reccomondations :
1- Greg Keeling's Allison XR2002 +150lbs ( this only applies if Greg is the one driving this boat !!) If another "Rookie" driver pilots this boat then #2 below will apply.
2- Anyone that wins 3 ( Three ) consecutive race days will be assessed a +50lb weight mandate.

Let's read your thoughts and thank to all involved that make this class what it is and what it will be ;)

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 PostPosted: November 27th, 2015, 4:26 pm   
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Northbase wrote:
Ted Biglow wrote:
Or forgoing “control” advice from The Hedgehog when dating a supermodel.


:lol: :lol:
I'm still trying to get my lunch outta my nose you knob!!
Didn't anybody else get this??
Good lord Ted, you kill me!!


Oh, I comprende reference at 12:33am yesterday. Been real busy since then blowing dust off & scanning Ole VHS collection, reminiscing 80's big hair, chicks in spandex bodysuits, and Ronnie bobbing away......must scrutinize another dozen vids tonite to find the one with supermodel..., was it Cheryl Tiegs before she went big?
Back to work.


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 PostPosted: November 27th, 2015, 5:56 pm   
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Thanks to Ted this rules post is now shit ..... ......

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2015 OSCA 8.90 2nd in Championship

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