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• mark -- dj, 09/ 9/05 1:16am
  where happend to mark sicklebarry or was is salsburay or somethin like that. he had this board rockin what did yall do with him he had a sbc
  

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  • Rumor has it a Grand Am is waiting on a motor, I think it's KJ's old car. He also told me that it will get down to 2300 with the 500 inch motor with a three speed 904. Look out for 2006!!!! can you say 4.70's in the heat.... (NT) -- Hope you boy’s like looking at tail lights !!!!, 09/ 9/05 1:24pm
  • 500 ci will need a sheetmetal intake thats 50lbs two carbs thats 50 lbs the 904 is another 50 lbs for a grand tottal of 2450 lbs ! (NT) -- rules ! rules ! rules !, 09/ 9/05 2:02pm
    • 1x4+ turbo 2300 lbs (NT) -- 470 club, 09/ 9/05 2:50pm
      • I hope your not in charge of adding his money too!! Base big block wt. is 2450#, less 150# for 500" or less, plus 50# for the manifold, and 50# for the tranny equals 2400#. It's all there for you on the rules page. (NT) -- what's that I hear????????oh, it's only the wind blowin', 09/ 9/05 3:38pm
        • 500 ci 1x4 (not a tunnel ram) a Coan turbo trans (not a 904)=2450-150=2300 lbs. (NT) -- 2300 lbs + 1000 hp + a COAN TURBO= faster than you, 09/ 9/05 4:22pm
          • remember the single carb. has to have a cast manifold to avoid the weight penalty. Got 2 words fer ya (NT) -- BRING IT, or howbout TALKS CHEAP??, 09/ 9/05 5:08pm
  • Good luck making 1000 hp with only 500ci with 24* head (NT) -- Boxman, 09/ 9/05 5:05pm
  • the post says 904 not turbo..... (NT) -- hmmm, 09/ 9/05 5:14pm
    • I love getting you boys worked up LOL ! (NT) -- salsberry, 09/ 9/05 5:37pm
      • 2 hp per in. happens everyday in RM, NRC, Shafiroff, Schmidt shops. I cant help it if you don't know how to pump up the # (NT) -- Silly boys Didn't spot make 1.91 per in with a 572?, 09/ 9/05 5:48pm
        • Get RM or the others to guarantee 2 per with 24* heads, 1 carb, cast intake @ any ci (NT) -- old subject regurgitated one more time, 09/ 9/05 7:16pm
        • like twist the knobs on the Dyno? (NT) -- LOL, 09/ 9/05 8:32pm
  • I like when Mark get on here he keep this site fire up LOL (NT) -- BOXMAN ( looking for someone to drag my ass at lufkin ), 09/ 9/05 5:57pm
    • Bet I get better MPG than most of you the 55 got 27mpg on the way to Temple. LOL !!!! MPG, ET, MPH what’s the difference I think MPG is the cheaper way to go (NT) -- You guy's love to hate me don't ya!, 09/ 9/05 7:11pm
  • I dont hate you + i wish that you would get a car and come race with us (NT) -- BOXMAN, 09/ 9/05 9:26pm
    • If I find the right deal, I'll be back.. (NT) -- Salsberry, 09/ 9/05 10:18pm
  
  
• RIP Bob Carpenter (President of Trans King) -- DH, 09/ 9/05 12:33am
  I just learned about Bob's passing earlier this week. Through the years he has helped many racers in their efforts and I am no exception. He sponsored us throughout the 90's and I attribute much of our SG success back in the day to his innovations such as the electric shift valve body that he developed back in the early 90's and his convertor R&D. I also remember his first transmission dyno which I believe was the first of it's kind in the industry.
  
  But as skilled as he was at his craft, he was an even better friend and person to those he touched in life.
  His family, and many friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
  
  In lieu of flowers it is requested that you make a donation to your favorite charity in Bob's name.
  
  Godspeed Bob
  

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• Maximum Impact Race Schedule -- HMP, 09/ 7/05 3:31pm
  
  

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  • I guess I am missing it because I do not see anything on flyer about TPSA so why is it posted here ?Any one can run fast with spray ! Just go to HMP and watch them they sure do go fast right up to the time they hit the wall !!!!! (NT) -- Fan of real racing ! Do it on motor !, 09/ 8/05 3:49pm
    • IF YER SKEERED JUST SAY SO SISSY BOY (NT) -- THE SHERIFF, 09/ 8/05 10:27pm
  • when you drive a real car it is not a problem but you right there is no way i would drive some of the crap I have seen go down HMP !! My life means more to me than that . I guess I am not COOL like you !! (NT) -- Just somone who drives a slow car NOT !!!, 09/ 8/05 10:50pm
  
  
• CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE -- boxman, 09/ 8/05 9:48pm
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  • CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE -- BOXMAN, 09/ 8/05 9:50pm
    • guess you're gonna have to go somewhere else for that top secret test session this weekend... (NT) -- u know who, 09/ 8/05 10:05pm
  • Yep going to kennedale ,I know that is too far for those houston boys to go and spy on me LOL (NT) -- BOXMAN, 09/ 8/05 10:33pm
  
  
• man this message board dead come on guy let's talk some shi# LOL ho by the way i got something for you at the next race i found some ( more bean's ) -- BOXMAN, 09/ 5/05 11:22pm
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  • Jumping beans -- LOL, 09/ 6/05 12:58am
    • -- wILL THIS HELP, 09/ 6/05 10:09pm
  • I cannot believe that Graham Light and NHRA reversed their decision and awarded the win, money and points to Johnson today. He clearly won as the picture shows but I don't remember NHRA reversing a call like this..... particularly the day after the race and after declaring Smith the winner at the race after reviewing the tapes.. (NT) -- congrats NHRA for doing the right thing, 09/ 6/05 10:58pm
  • Here's some smack! -- H Wallbanger, 09/ 7/05 10:39am
  • I guess it is time to take my stop off the car and put the super sucker on . (NT) -- should be a couple of HP there !!!, 09/ 8/05 11:04am
    • I DID (NT) -- BOXMAN ( X STOPER ), 09/ 8/05 6:18pm
  
  
• Is there any news on the Temple Track? -- Pebbles, 09/ 6/05 7:25am
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  • What is supposed to be up with Temple's track?? (NT) -- Rick H., 09/ 6/05 3:58pm
  • Go to http://www.templeacademy.com/. They are closed until further notice. (NT) -- Pebbles, 09/ 7/05 7:34pm
  
  
• lufkin texas -- james, 08/29/05 6:07pm
  when is the next race in Lufkin???????????????
  

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  • September 17 (NT) -- ., 08/29/05 6:30pm
    • Thanks (NT) -- James, 08/29/05 7:24pm
      • . (NT) -- ., 09/ 1/05 2:11am
  • Just would like to know how many races left this year. also are they scheduled. (NT) -- FAN, 09/ 1/05 3:42pm
  • We are working on one last race in October, possibly 2. Then we will be getting ready for The Banquet in November. The T-shirts are ready. A little late in the season, but......If anyone is interested in buying some shirts, I will be glad to mail them to you. (NT) -- Pebbles, 09/ 2/05 7:02am
  • so is there a race the 17th or not (NT) -- fan, 09/ 2/05 8:07am
    • Is there a race on the 17th -- wanting to know, 09/ 2/05 10:18am
  • above on the board it says lufkin on the 17th (NT) -- fan, 09/ 2/05 4:07pm
  • I guess that no one wants to answer about the 17th (NT) -- racer, 09/ 6/05 9:31am
    • People don't seem to be to excited, about this race! (NT) -- fan, 09/ 6/05 7:26pm
      • yes there is a race @ Lufkin Sat. the 17th. Be there (NT) -- Boxman (and yes I'm VERY excited), 09/ 6/05 11:15pm
  
  
• How about some pics from Temple and a new flyer for the Lufkin race?? -- attn webmaster, 08/29/05 8:31pm
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  • Flyer or some info -- Wanting to know, 09/ 2/05 10:09am
  
  
• TEMPLE PICS -- me, 08/31/05 11:19am
  
  

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• RACER & FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT @ HMP -- HMP, 08/30/05 9:49am
  FREE ADMISSION AND FREE TECH CARD THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD!!
  
  In appreciation to all the fans and racers who have supported Houston Motorsports Park, we would like to give something back. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Also, save your FREE ADMISSION ticket from this weekend because it will also be good for FREE ADMISSION to September 10th, NASCAR style oval track race at Houston Motorsports Park!!
  
  Just our way of saying thank you.
  
  Houston Motorsports Park
  "THE Place To Race"
  

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• There talk about a race comming up at lufkin but i have not see a date ? -- BOXMAN, 08/24/05 3:10pm
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  • When is next race in Lufkin? -- James, 08/28/05 9:42pm
  
  
• Oval Port heads for BBC coming soon!!!!!!!!!!!! -- 360's soon to be out dated, 08/28/05 9:22pm
  Oval Port heads for BBC coming soon!!!!!!!!!!!! Start ordering NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  

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• RICK COWGER & FAMILY -- J OWEN, 08/25/05 10:49pm
  For those of you that don't know, Ricks Mom was put in the hospital late Friday afternoon. Rick informed us at the shop that evening that he would not be attending the Temple race because of this. After staying at the hospital late into the night and most of Saturday, his Dad came in and said "Son, I know you want to run that new car, go on and I'll call you if I have too." Rick, still sorting out the new car (appears motor keeps breaking driveline components!)opted to stay close and test at HMP. He hated to miss the Temple race but did the right thing and placed family first - RICK, hope your Mom gets well soon! PS dont forget to get pumped at the first race - you know what the rumor is! LOL
  

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  • thats a 632 but #1 hole is small that is the pumping hole (NT) -- old nickens trick, 08/27/05 1:00am
    • I GOT HIM BEAT WITH MY 708ci (NT) -- ?, 08/28/05 12:50am
  
  
• SBC & BBC PARTS -- BOXMAN, 08/25/05 7:53pm
  Subject: SBC & BBC PARTS
  
  
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  1) used set comp cam 948 triple value spring $75.00
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  • come on guy's you need to buy some of the parts so i can get some more HP. for my ride LOL (NT) -- BOXMAN ( I NEED TO GO BACK TO KROGER ), 08/26/05 3:48am
  
  
• Good Race Boys, Great to see someone to put the heat on D.H. never seen him work on his car like Saturday night, looks like Donald getting beans from Kroger instead of H.E.B. Hopefully we will see you guys at Lufkin on the 17. -- Eddie Conrad, 08/24/05 9:08pm
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  • Good point Eddie. There's no question about the parity in TPSA right now. To win a race today you better bring the whole package: ie, adequate power, ability to tune a chassis, and drive a perfect race. Of course in my case a good dose of luck is necessary as well...LOL,,, For the record, the quickest cars (currently) all use a different engine builder. Boxman uses Glenn Machine, Holcomb - Self Racing Engines, Worley - Reher Morrison, I'm not sure who Hanson uses (post it Rick), and of course Houston Engine and Balancing powers my ride. We're looking forward to the projects coming out of CRE soon as more competition increases the fun factor for everyone. PS. If I messed up anyone's shop name/sponsor please post the correct info. (NT) -- DH, 08/24/05 9:51pm
  • I use Johnson Automotive Machine. Sid Johnson is the builder. Sid comes from the old school and built alot of race motors in the past. Sid built the motor in Massey's dragster that went the first S/C 8.90 @ 201 mph. Sid gets alot of info from T.C. (NT) -- Rick H., 08/25/05 9:13am
  
  
• Thanks For A Great Race... -- Greg Duffield, 08/22/05 6:28pm
  Just wanted to say thanks to all the Pro Stock racers that showed up to Temple. It was a great event, and you guys put on a great show. Thanks for racing with us, and we hope to have you back again soon.
  
  Greg Duffield
  Temple Academy Dragway
  www.templeacademy.com
  

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  • herd that temples race was good. just wondering if there is any other races going up or not (NT) -- fan, 08/24/05 9:56am
  • Greg, thanks for having us. All of the staff. the lady at the gate, concession stand, staging lane, water box, starter, and et booth were friendly and helpful in every way. Sorry I don't know their names but thanks to them all. After the track cooled some it really came around. Although the temp, barometer, and humidity didn't allow the 4 second pass we were trying to give the fans, the 60 foot and et was comparable to the "big name" tracks. Hope you, the staff, and most importantly the fans, liked our show and had a good time. Maybe we can come back when it cools off and give the fans some side by side 4 second action. (NT) -- David Hubbard, 08/24/05 6:56pm
  • I also want to thank the track and the personal !! The race was fun and the cars ran well !! Hope to run at your track again soon !! (NT) -- Don Holcomb, 08/24/05 8:48pm
  • I also want to thank the track and the personnel !! The race was fun and the cars ran well !! Hope to run at your track again soon !! (NT) -- Don Holcomb, 08/24/05 8:54pm
  
  
• SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 - TPSA's rain out debut. It ought to be more interesting that the race at Temple. -- Pebbles, 08/24/05 8:38pm
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• WTF???? -- curious, 08/21/05 5:58pm
  Any news from Temple?
  

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  • short version.......Holcomb #1 qualifier @ 5.02. Worley, Hughes, Hubbard also in the 0's. Holcomb, Williams, Worley lost 1st round, Crownover and Allen were semi-finalists, Boxman and DH in a great final, identical .419 lites, Boxman 5.05 to DH's winning 5.01. (NT) -- Should have been there., 08/21/05 6:27pm
  
  
• Save $$ On Maximum Impact -- HMP, 08/18/05 4:59pm
  
  

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• Race on Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Guess who????, 08/18/05 10:40am
  
  

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  • Finally! A TPSA Race. No one has any excuses for not being ready. LOL. I believe we are going to have a good turnout and plenty of spectators. Temple has a schedule listed on their website. http://www.templeacademy.com/. So, lets lock and load people. See everyone there! (NT) -- Pebbles, 08/18/05 3:19pm
  • PS. Thanks Sgt. Big for your support! (NT) -- Pebbles, 08/18/05 3:27pm
  
  
• ?? -- Spy, 08/14/05 9:06pm
  http://www.realdragracing.com/photos/fsta81305/images/IMG_1087.jpg
  

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  • How about it Mr. Cowger? Are you and Conrad going to be ready for Temple? (NT) -- membership committee, 08/14/05 11:00pm
  • trying to make race. had a rear problem saturday night, (NT) -- rick cowger, 08/15/05 9:07am
    • let us know if you need anything, Rick. (NT) -- DH, 08/15/05 3:48pm
  
  
• Southern Outlaws are coming!!!!!!! -- jim, 08/11/05 9:38am
  
  

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  • ANY WEIGHT.ANY POWER ADDER,NITROUS,TURBO,NUCLEAR,WE DON`T CARE.MUST BE A DOOR CAR,NO THROTTLE STOPS.IF YOU GOT ENOUGH,BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- AUGUST 19TH, 08/12/05 11:18am
  
  
• Toter for the Budget Minded... -- Mike, 08/10/05 8:48am
  
  

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  • will you "Tote the note"? (NT) -- take a check?, 08/10/05 10:58pm
  
  
• Boxman what time do things get started at Temple? -- Ricky, 08/ 8/05 6:40pm
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  • Gate are open all day we start at 7:00 pm (NT) -- BOXMAN, 08/10/05 12:31pm
  
  
• TEMPLE RACE: The gates will be open all day, on August 20th, for TPSA racers. Qualifiying will begin around 7:00 pm. If you have any questions, please email me. -- Thanks, Pebbles, 08/10/05 10:36am
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• SALSBERRY - this is just what the 55 needs! -- CRE, 08/ 9/05 9:58pm
  FOR SALE – 355 Small Block Chevy
  
  Brodix Track I Heads – fully ported flowed 96% to .750” @ 25” H2O on 400 CFM Scale
  4-Bolt Steel Main Caps Early Nickel Factory Block – Fresh Torque Plate Hone, Line Hone
  
  13:1 Manley Hollow Dome Pistons, Eagle H beam Rods w/ ARP L19 Bolts, Cloyes Double roller timing chain, comp cams vert bar solid roller lifters, Doug Herbert Soild Roller cam Part #CC6C (Adv312/326, @.050 275/284 Lift 625/628 107 LC)
  
  GM Steel Nitrided Crank, CSI Pro Flywheel, Fisher Harmonic Balancer, Brodix HVI Intake matched to heads
  
  Manley Valves 2.08/1.60 Stainless, Crane Titanium 10 degree retainers, comp lash caps, Miller PVS Roller Rockers, Crane 5/6 Pushrods
  
  Motor is disassembled and available for viewing at Conrad Racing Engines Contact Jeff @ (281) 820-6262 MOTIVATED SELLER $4000
  

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• Weekend Report -- iTr, 08/ 7/05 7:48pm
  At the IHRA points race held today @ Seguin our own Boxman represented well with a strong semi-final finish in Top Sportsman. He later said "I probably could have won the thing if DH hadn't been there "helping" me" LOL. Boman and Marvin Phillips squared off in the early rounds with Donald coming out on top.
  
  Clint Crownover was there in the truck but redlit in the 1st round. He too was overheard muttering something about "that dang DH". Do you see a pattern here?
  
  The big winner from the extended TPSA family was young Lance Rutland, son of super sponsor, Lyndon Rutland (Rutland Transmission),who won Quick Rod in the family dragster. It is Lance's first "Ironman".
  
  Covert action uncovered "Dandy" Randy Elliott and his brother in law Bobby strolling the pits, along with sometime TPSA racer Justin Allen and family, and Malcolm LaGrone. If the Hanson's were there we missed 'em.
  
  The news is TPSA can race @ Seguin (1/8) mile if we get enough interest and commitment from the Bayou Boys. That's all of you who live east of Hutto! Email Deanna with your opinion and we'll post the details as they become available.
  
  PS. Heard that Cowger might need some rear end parts to finish his ride. Post what you need on here.... I'm sure some of us may have what you need. 13 days 'till Temple.
  

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  • If anyone has a 543 or 529 (big pinion pro gear),Please let me know: 281-350-0516 ask for Rick. (NT) -- Rick Cowger, 08/ 7/05 8:05pm
  • I have 2 strange 35 spline spools for sale one new never run (NT) -- jeff benham, 08/ 7/05 8:07pm
  • Rick i an not 100% sure but i dont think they make a big pinion pro gear in that size, 500 and up is small pinion ( if it help i got a 586 gear ) (NT) -- BOXMAN, 08/ 7/05 8:35pm
    • I have a 5.43 pro gear lighten. I'll sell for $100. It's like new. If the price is to high come get it ! I dont think i'll be needing it thats way to much gear for the 55 LOL!! I think I still have a 5.83, 6.33,4.30,5.67 if any one need them. Plus I have all kinds of PG parts Cheep!!!! (NT) -- Salsberry 713-829-9750, 08/ 7/05 9:08pm
      • salsberry the bird has flown the coop (NT) -- it's gone JB vette on the way, 08/ 7/05 11:06pm
        • Cool! good luck with the new ride, I just can't bring myself to get back into racing just yet. I do catch myself looking at the cars on racing junk sometimes! Looks like me a Ricky are gonig to make the trip to the next TSPA race to see how the real racers do it!!! (NT) -- Salsberry, 08/ 8/05 2:09pm
          • Hey Mark, did you sell your ride? (NT) -- Mr. Mad, 08/ 8/05 3:51pm
            • Gone! (NT) -- Salsberry, 08/ 9/05 9:08pm
  
  
• big race for all -- #418, 08/ 2/05 12:31pm
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  • YOU GUYS AT HRP ARE A BUNCH OF PRICKS!! NEVER DONE ANYTHING FOR THE RACERS BUT YELL AND SCREAM AT THEM. HMP COMES ALONG AND PUTS ON A RACE AND YOU DECIDE TO STACK THE SAME RACE ON TOP OF THEM?!? HOW'S DOES THAT DO ANYONE BUT YOUR LAME ASSES ANY GOOD. IF YOU PUT HMP OUT OF BUSINESS THEN WE HAVE TO GO BACK TO PUTTING UP WITH YOUR RUDE SHIT!! NO THANKS!!! HAVE FUN STARING AT YOURSELVES CAUSE NO ONE IS COMING! (NT) -- I'LL BE AT HMP WHERE I AM TREATED WELL, 08/ 4/05 8:49pm
    • yes go back to your daddy with the suspenders that is on welfare and his drug and theif boys. joe is making his bed now he can lay in it. go ahead and support the fraudulant welfare recipient. (NT) -- not a welfare recipient supporter, 08/ 5/05 9:01pm
  • You're on the wrong board. If you want to be Joe's cheerleader go to his site. (NT) -- you won't be missed at Baytown., 08/ 5/05 1:38pm
  
  
• check this out -- .., 08/ 2/05 11:29pm
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  • It is still a index class 4.70 break out just with a stick !!!!!!! (NT) -- If you can't beat them index race them !!!!!!!!, 08/ 3/05 3:20pm
    • and in Florida to boot... (NT) -- old news, 08/ 3/05 5:09pm
  
  
• POWERGLIDE FOR SALE -- jeff b, 08/ 2/05 11:00pm
  transmission specialties 1.69 straight cut gear set 300M output shaft, Transmission specialties ringless 300M input turbo spline, BTE 8 clutch drum, BTE 4340 hardened b and adjuster, BTE Race pump, BTE roller bearing governor support,BTE dual ring servo, Trans shield, Pro tree brake deep alum pan all trans specialty and BTE parts are less than 5 runs old. We did lay the fins over on the convertor so it needs to be gone through before running it again but all killer pieces $1800.00 going lenco
  

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• Twenty days and counting . How are those cars coming along guys ? Donald have you got your car out of the body shop ? -- Don H., 08/ 1/05 8:55am
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  • Yes i got it about 2 week ago, did some testing and got a 5,12 out of the old girl, going to San Antonio for the DIV. 4 race this weekend how about you. (NT) -- BOXMAN, 08/ 1/05 5:49pm
    • No T/S right now still got to do a little work on the car . Did a little testing a HRP on Sat. trying to get some of the chassis issues lined out . Temple is a little narrow and I do not like being close to the lines . I think I was wall to wall at seally . Hope Randy ,Eddie and Rick get there car ready Temple will be a blast !!!! (NT) -- Don H., 08/ 1/05 9:09pm
  • Does any one know if we can stay at the track after the race and leave out on Sunday morning or do they lock it up ! (NT) -- Don H., 08/ 2/05 10:54am
  • Don you can stay the night he dont care IF the gate is lock ( I DONT THINK IT WILL BE ) you can get out by the house gate (NT) -- BOXMAN, 08/ 2/05 4:01pm
  
  
• Its official.... The TPSA race scheduled for August 20th @ Temple is a go! For all of you that needed as much notice as possible HERE IT IS. Hope to see Conrad, Dandy, Cowger, kick it in high gear and get their stuff ready. Malcolm, it'll be more fun than Memphis..... -- Thanks Boxman and Deanna, and to Greg for having us. ....DH, 07/26/05 7:00pm
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  • Sounds like Starvin , Grandpa and I will show up and watch this one. Starvin and I will sit in the stands and talk about how the Dodge is going to clean house next season with all its updates. (NT) -- Mr. Dyno (work in progress), 07/27/05 1:56pm
  • Thats all Starvin ever does is sit on the fence and watch. O yea and criticise everyone................. (NT) -- Seen it before, 07/28/05 7:05pm
  • Thats all Starvin ever does is sit on the fence and watch. O yea and criticise everyone................. (NT) -- Seen it before, 07/28/05 8:11pm
  • DH HOPING TO SEE ALL OF YOU AT TEMPLE. CONRAD AND MYSELF WORKING VERY HARD TO GET CARS READY. TAKES A LONG TIME WHEN STARTING FROM SCRATCH. (NT) -- RICK COWGER, 07/29/05 3:09pm
    • Hey Rick.... good to hear from you. If you guys need anything give me a shout. Hope to see you there on the 20th. (NT) -- DH, 07/29/05 7:03pm
  • More Fun than Memphis! DH, that won't be hard to beat! I'll get with Tommy today and see if a convertor can be here by then, if so I'm in. -- Malcolm, 08/ 2/05 8:24am
  
  
• !!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL THROTTLE NO BOTTLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- !!!!!!!!!!!!!! TPSA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, 07/28/05 9:34am
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• Any of you guys consider running some of the Clash of Titan races in Pro Outlaw Class. Look at the rules on the website, our car counts have been down at the Houston and San Antonio events. No bashing this is just a question and also an invitation to come out. -- Nick Tha P...., 07/23/05 2:03pm
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  • 1/4 or 1/8, what's an average ET?? (NT) -- all motor, 07/24/05 1:51pm
    • 1/4 Mile, wide spread in et's we just ran 7.27 @ 189 at hrp last weekend all motor and glide. You can be competitive in the class running mid 7's, we have had some cars running low 8's and go some rounds. (NT) -- Nick Tha P...., 07/24/05 2:29pm
  • Here are the rules for Pro Outlaw read it here -- Nick Tha P...., 07/24/05 3:20pm
  
  
• 572 BBC Complete carb to pan to sump, fresh and ready to run. Dyno'ed 1065 hp @ 7200 rpm w/bracket cam, Merlin III Race Block 10.200", Callies Crank, Oliver Rods, JE Piston Gas Ported 14.5:1, Jesel adjustable belt, ARP, Brodix 1802 Big Duke heads, Titanium Intake, SS exhaust, T&D, 4 stage pump, Stef's, Star Vaccum pump, Olson pan, dynotuned 1150 Dominators, Dart Tunnel Ram w/N20 Bungs, MSD PS Distributor, MSD Crank Trigger. Motor has been 7.90's @ 180+ in 1/4, motor is setup extremely conservative. Motor could easily be upgraded to a 632 ci. Motor has never had NOS put on it but can handle a 250 shot very easily. Need to sell!! $15,000 OBO Rich @ 281-804-6480, or Nick @ 713-249-0382. AD Rigmaiden this motor has your name on it..LOL Pictures available upon request. Please serious inquiries only! -- Nick Tha P...., 07/23/05 1:27pm
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• Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman 4.70 Index Friday Nite at Angleton Dragway! Doorslammers only.Any weight, Any power adder,No t-stops 1000.00$ to win.We borrowed NASA`S Nuclear launch pad dryer,just in case of more rain. The show must go on!!Check it out! More info go to Angletondragway.net -- Half Breed, 07/20/05 12:52pm
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  • Got rained out last nite.August 19th will be the next 4.70 race.Thanks (NT) -- Jim, 07/23/05 9:09am
  
  
• What's up with the car 4 sale on Racing Junk, A.D.? New one on the way, selling out, or going Clobberthon full time? -- give us the 411, 07/15/05 8:38pm
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  • I guess it's a secret or AD ain't saying! (NT) -- ., 07/19/05 5:57pm
  
  
• I am working on geting a race at TEMPLE but before i do all the paper work, i would like a count of racer that will showup? -- Donald( BOXMAN) Hughes, 07/10/05 1:23am
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  • 1. Donald Hughes 2.David Hubbard 3.Clint Crownover (NT) -- TRYING TO GET A TRACK TO RACE AT, 07/10/05 1:28am
  • Count me in !! (NT) -- Don H., 07/11/05 7:15am
  • You know Hanson Motorsports will be there. Points event??? (NT) -- Rick H., 07/11/05 8:13am
  • Race Date -- Malcolm, 07/11/05 8:46am
    • The owner @ Temple suggested Aug. 20th. Boxman put Deanna in touch with him so I'm sure she'll let us know. Basically we were trying to determine how many of you H town guys would travel if we could put a race together @ Temple, and maybe San Antonio (Seguin). Also she is working on a date for the rain out @ Lufkin. Let Deanna know what you think. (NT) -- DH, 07/11/05 2:31pm
  • just wondering who to check with about racing. schedule. is deanna or edie in charge with this. who ever is in charge hope that we get some more races this year. (NT) -- fan, 07/12/05 10:25am
  • JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS TO DAVID AND DONALD FOR TRYING TO GET MORE RACES SCHEDULED THIS YEAR. (NT) -- RICK COWGER, 07/12/05 10:31am
  • Rick, I need your email address. (NT) -- Deamma, 07/12/05 12:34pm
  • Tentatively, we will be racing at Temple on August 20th, in the evening and we will be rescheduling the rain out at Pine Valley in September. Will get back with more details as they occur. So, Rick, Randy, AD, and EDDIE have plenty of time to get it together. (NT) -- Thanks for your support, Deanna, 07/12/05 12:58pm
  • Race Date -- Malcolm, 07/14/05 2:46pm
  • deanna as soon as we get the internet up at the hiouse will give you enail adress. you have my number call me.. (NT) -- rick cowger, 07/19/05 3:13pm
  • deanna internet at the house is down . as soon as it is up again will give you my email (NT) -- rick cowger, 07/19/05 3:15pm
  
  
• 565 BBC, Callies,Manley,Brodix,Jesel,Bowtie.TPSA legal,950-1000 hp,Carb to Pan.11,500$ -- 979-481-4448, 07/19/05 8:37am
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• Can someone post a web address for the TPSA so we can view schedule and other info. -- David Baldwin, 07/10/05 9:08pm
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  • Whats wrong with the one right above you?????? (NT) -- www.texasprostock.com, 07/11/05 7:42am
  • Whats wrong with the one right above you?????? (NT) -- www.texasprostock.com, 07/11/05 7:42am
  • Hey David it's good to hear from you. Rules are the same as when you ran with us in '03 and we're always looking for more cars. This board is the best place to keep up with upcoming races etc. Hope you can make it out and bring Matthews (Spot) too... (NT) -- DH, 07/12/05 12:32am
    • Good to hear from you also DH, Just wondering if ya'll would let me run w/ the lenco and NOS. LOL (NT) -- David Baldwin, 07/18/05 6:50pm
  
  
• Clash of the Titans Race July 15/16 Houston Raceway -- Troy, 07/12/05 12:46pm
  The Clash of the Titans Outlaw Race Series
  July 15-16 @ Houston Raceway Park
  
  Houston Raceway Park is the home track for some of the racing world’s heaviest hitters in the country and several of the local boys are planning on giving The Clash of the Titans regulars a real fight. Houston raceway Park has hosted The Clash of the Titans/Outlaw Streetcar nationals Series for the past several years. This will be the first stop in Houston for the high-flying COTT Series as Houston raceway Park hosts The Clash of the Titans - Baytown Battle. The Clash of the Titans has always been proud to be able to show our fans the world’s fastest Streetcars and Houston will be in for a treat. Like always Outlaw 10.5 will bring in some of the worlds heaviest hitters like Mark Micke, Chris Derrick, Tim Lynch, Dan Millen, Brad Brand, Mike Brown,Todd Kitchen, Ron Ivey, Travis Franklin, Houston’s very own Turbo Todd Moyer and others . These guys truly are the fastest in the country running over 200mph in the low 7-second range. $500.00 bonus to the first car in the 6-second zone. This isn't just about winning or losing, it's about bragging rights. And it all will be put on the line in less than three weeks.
  While this is Houston’s first COTT event of the year, it is shaping up to be one of the biggest all year. Houston’s crowds can expect to see the worlds best racers competing in the Outlaw 10.5 class trying to capture the crown while running 200 plus mph. Excitement will also come in the form of Pro Outlaw, a class that runs at over 200mph in the quarter mile. Super Street, Pro Street, True 10.5 “The 10 inch tire freak show”, and Cheap Street. If that is not enough speed for you then you will love seeing a 300mph Jet Dragster burning up Houston Raceway Park at over 300mph.
  The Baytown Battle Nationals will be a non-stop party, featuring not only the fastest door-slammers in the country, but a lot more including: Auto Show and Shine Spectacular with over 100 of the areas top show cars, Manufactory’s midway, Exhibition Vehicle-Jet Car, Manuf acturer's Midway, Bracket Racing, and Free Swap meet. Texas racing fuels will be at Houston Raceway Park with Torco race fuels if you need any info before hand please call Vicky at Texas Racing Fuels- 210-875-7355
  When: July 16, 2005
  What: The Clash of the Titans / Outlaw Streetcar Nationals
  Where: Houston Raceway Park – Baytown, TX.
  Track Information: Houston Raceway Park
  Track Phone #: (281) 383-RACE
  Track Web-Site: www.houstonraceway.com
  Track Address: P.O. Box 1345, Baytown, TX 77522
  Physical Address: 2525 F.M. 565 South
  Baytown, TX 77520
  The Clash of the Titans Info: General Info: (210) 849-3225
  Host Hotel Information:
  Motel 6
  IH - 10 east @ sr 146 exit 797
  Baytown,tx
  Phone-1-281-576-5777
  Must ask for clash rate to get discount.
  Rate: $35.99 plus Tax Singles or doubles.
  
  BRACKET RACERS BONANZA
  ELECTRONICS PAYOUT
  WINNER $1500
  R/U $500
  SEMI $250
  QRTS $125
  EIGHT’s $65
  ENTRY $65
  BUY BACK $30
  64 CAR MIN REQUIRED
  NON ELECTRONICS
  WINNER $1000
  R/U $400
  SEMI $200
  QTRS $100
  EIGHT’s $50
  ENTRY $50
  BUY BACK $25
  64 CAR MIN REQUIRED JR DRAGSTER
  WINNER $400
  R/U $150
  SEMI $75
  ENTRY $30
  BUY BACK $15
  16 CARS MIN.
  
  
  
  SPECTATOR TICKET PRICING:
  Friday: $8.00
  Saturday: $20.00 @ any Oreilly Auto parts Store in advance or $25.00 at gate.
  
  
  
  SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
  Friday: Gates open / early parking / Vendors set up. 3:00pm
  Test and Tune 6:00PM
  First round of Pro qualifying 9:00pm
  
  Saturday: Gates open and Tech 9:00am
  Open Time Trials 10:00am
  PRO qualifying sessions 12:00/2:30/5:00pm
  Eliminations and Jet car show. 7:00pm
  

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  • Goin to the Paper Chase in Angleton.Will try to make the next COTT race. (NT) -- Fan of both, 07/12/05 1:03pm
  
  
• Now that is what I call FUN !!! -- Don H., 07/ 6/05 8:36am
  Just want to thank everyone for there help getting the car together . We had a real good time at LSRP . The track was a handfull to say the least and it is even harder when you are not use to setting a car up to run full out . We are looking foward to some more close racing like that , it was anyone's race Sat. . The .0006 aginst David was pure luck but I knew it was going to be close and I had to be on the tree or it was all over . Racing is all about having fun to me and that is what I see in the TPSA group hope to see Donald , Eddie and Randy ready for the next race . The more cars there are the more fun we will all have . WHEN IS THE NEXT RACE !!!!!!!
  

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  • NEXT RACE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT BEHIND THE TIDDY BAR LEAVE YOUR TRAILERS AT THE SHELL STATION (NT) -- NOW THAT SOUNDS LIKE FUN, 07/ 6/05 9:52pm
    • You need help ! If I am going to piss off money it going to be on my car not somthing I already have at home ! (NT) -- Different strokes for different folks !!, 07/ 7/05 9:40am
    • I guess you do more watching than driving . (NT) -- can it stick a 1.10 60ft.?, 07/ 7/05 3:04pm
  • You don't get out much do you?? He said behind the titty bar, not at the titty bar. (NT) -- Jason, 07/ 7/05 2:50pm
  
  
• Bam Bam usually does such a fine job on race reports but here's a brief recap..... -- inside TPSA racing, 07/ 5/05 10:39pm
  Green, Williams, Hanson, Worley, Crownover, Naylor (in Morgan's old Mustang), Holcomb, and Hubbard were there. Conrad, Boxman, and Elliott were present and hope to have their cars ready for the next event. Didn't see Cowger but hopefully he'll be ready also. With track temps and the DA the highest of the year the four quickest cars were grouped in the 5.12 to 5.15 range with newcomer Holcomb being #1 after qualifying. First round action had Hanson, Holcomb, and Hubbard each run 5.10 to advance and Naylor advanced to the semi's as well. In the semi's Hanson's 5.10 corraled Naylor's 5.30, and Holcomb with a telepathic .0006 RT and a 5.07 trailered Hubbard's 5.08. The final saw Hanson go
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  • I didn't think anybody cared. Sniff-Sniff--- reckon I'll step up and do a race report for the next race whenever that is gonna be.... (NT) -- Bam-Bam, 07/ 6/05 1:48pm
  • DON -- RICK COWGER, 07/ 6/05 7:54pm
  • JUST WANTED TO SAY NICE JOB TO DON FOR IS (NT) -- RICK COWGER, 07/ 6/05 7:56pm
  
  
• CONGRATS TO DON & CREW -- Old Timer, 07/ 6/05 1:30pm
  
  

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• What happened Saturday at Sealy? -- Had to go out of town and do the family thing, 07/ 5/05 2:39pm
  How about some round by round reporting?
  What happened to Hubbard?
  How many cars were there?
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• HOLCOMB WINS IN TPSA DEBUT......Hanson is the runner-up -- DH, 07/ 3/05 4:06pm
  Congratulations to Don Holcomb, family, and crew for your victory at LSRP last night. I believe Don was the # 1 qualifier @ 5.12 and had low ET of the event @ 5.07 in the semi's. We had a good turnout and some close racing that will only get better once all of the cars that are on the sidelines return to action. Thanks to the teams that made it out, LSRP & crew, Deanna, Eddie, and the guys at the scales.
  
  Unofficial Points Update: Rick Hanson made the biggest move from #5 to #2 with his strong runner-up performance.
  
  Name Races Points
  
  1. David Hubbard..6..251
  2. Rick Hanson....6..116
  3. Jim Naylor.....5..107
  4. Ben Worley.....5...95
  5. Donald Hughes..4...86
  6. Randy Elliott..3...52
  7. Don Holcomb....1...46
  8. Don Williams...4...40
  9. Mark Salsberry.2...31
  ...Jason Winscott.2...31
  11.Harold Green...3...30
  ...Clint Crownover3...30
  13.Rick Stevens...2...20
  14.Michael Brewer.1...10
  15.AD Rigmaiden...1...10
  
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  • Holcomb Winning -- Drive Shaft, 07/ 4/05 6:52pm
    • Congratulate Don on your win first tine out , see you at the next race (NT) -- Donald Hughes ( BOXMAN ), 07/ 4/05 10:21pm
  • Holcomb Winning -- Drive Shaft, 07/ 4/05 8:31pm
  
  
• Congrat;s To holcomb and crew -- Conrad, 07/ 4/05 7:45pm
  After seeing the way your car performed sat. night it got me really fired up to finish mine.There;s something that get's me fired up when I see good close competition like we had sat. night. 5.10's out of 4 car's.To say the least the track sucked,after seeing Hubbard's computer the track looked like it had been oiled down.You guy's did a good job geting down the track without having any problems. it show's the professional qualities that this group has in it.I am going to talk to Romano about having a race at H.M.P. shortly and will keep you informed. Want to say one thing to all T.P.S.A. MEMBERS we need your support in the worst kind of way car count is impearitive,track owners and other org. are bashing us bad for low car count.All org's.go through a period of down time where races have to rebuild,I of all understand this.We need to bring 14 or more cars so that the track's know that we are for real,if we can do this we can look at geting sponsors to help us pay the purses.I would like to see all of you guy's in full trim at the next race,it should be awesome. E.C.
  

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  • And when is that race going to be & what track ? (NT) -- BOXMAN, 07/ 4/05 10:16pm
  
  
• Let's Lock and Load. Gates open at 4:00, bring plenty of drinking water, weatherman says it's going to be hot!! Hope to see everyone there, maybe some old people with new rides or new people with old rides?? Lets put on a good show! -- Deanna, 07/ 2/05 9:18am
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• Does anyone know what the AA or DA was at the May 20th race at LSRP ? -- Weather Man !, 07/ 1/05 3:00pm
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  • Come check with me at my trailer tomorrow. I probably have the info you want. (NT) -- DH, 07/ 1/05 5:56pm
  
  
• July 16th ,Angleton Dragway,30,000.00$$$ Gulf Coast Paper Chase.ProMods,Outlaw 10.5s,True 10.5s,4.90/5.70 Index , Come on,check out the races and the new return road!!!!! For more info go to angletondragway.net , or gulfcoastpaperchase.com -- Half Breed, 06/22/05 9:31pm
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  • Just read the rules and they state no delay boxes in the index classes! It's hard to believe how many people don't understand how a delay box works. Wonder if the new 4.70 class @ Angleton will follow suit? (NT) -- Gonna be tough enough to get cars on a Friday nite, 06/28/05 12:07am
  • No we will allow boxes in the 4.70 class. .400 pro tree. (NT) -- MLH, 06/28/05 4:57pm
  
  
• sealy,july 2nd -- Gary Winscott, 06/27/05 6:34pm
  appologies to all...Jason(aka RedRyder) and I both have to work the 1st,2nd,and 3rd.Sent our axels to be drilled and star cut,or would have been able to help Boxman.Don't give up on us,we are trying to shed weight and go faster.
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• Boxman did you find a ride ? Who all is going to be at Seally ? -- Fan of the go fast no bottle car's, 06/24/05 12:51pm
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  • No (NT) -- BOXMAN, 06/24/05 5:23pm
  • We will have both our cars at LSRP on July 2. There is a bracket race as well as the TPSA that day. I would like to think we will have enough cars in TPSA that day, but if not I will run the Top Sportsman set up in the brackets. Don't forget the IHRA divisional on July 15, 16, 17. Please tell me there will be alot of TPSA cars!!!!!! (NT) -- Rick H., 06/27/05 9:02am
  • I made a couple of hits at Houston on sat. looks GOOD !! I will be there Sat. !! (NT) -- Don H., 06/27/05 1:46pm
    • I was told by a little bird it ran in the upper 5.0s' on Sat.. (NT) -- Had a spy at the track ., 06/27/05 2:52pm
      • The bird must have had calculator bacause all they posted were the quarter mile time's . It was not as good as it needed to be with DH running 4.9's and LOW 5.0's but we will be running and having fun . (NT) -- Don H., 06/27/05 3:18pm
  
  
• 05 Banquet -- Conrad, 06/26/05 10:18am
  Have found a place to have the banquet this year.Buddy Owen ,father of Jeff Owen who work's for me has vol.his ranch for the place to have it.It's located 5 miles out of Willis Tex.,has a lake on it ,good fishing,can bring 4 wheeler's etc. camping over night,no hook up's. Give Dee or me a head count on how many you are going to bring with you so we can plan on the food.This will hapen before Thanksgiving,there might be a small charge to pay the cook,Buddy {himself},should be alot of fun Thropies,speeche;s and good old beench racing. Eddie Conrad
  

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  • about the party -- fan, 06/27/05 12:45pm
  
  
• Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman -- Coming Soon!, 06/22/05 9:42pm
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  • good luck (NT) -- zzzzzzzz, 06/22/05 10:38pm
  • You got the Top Sportsman right but it will be NHRA and IHRA where the schedules are set, the tracks and promoters don't flake out, and you can run your hotrod up to 15 times a year in Div 4, counting Division and National events! (NT) -- the real deal, 06/22/05 11:07pm
  • can you say north verses south (NT) -- jb, 06/23/05 5:56pm
    • that jb wasnt me but if this deal happens we will be there (NT) -- the real JB, 06/23/05 7:44pm
  
  
• We are proud to announce the formation of DRA. DRA is dedicated to addicted racers just like you. For a small nominal fee of $75.00 a year for your membership dues and $125 per hour for very aggressive therapy (electric shock therapy extra for the hard headed racers). With DRA’s help you can quit this Drug call Drag racing. The right support group is key to your successes like we have @ DRA. The first step to healing is to admit you have a problem, second step is selling all the racing stuff for next to nothing because is cheaper in the long run to just dump it. Please Quit before it to late! Take a look at the big picture spending any amount of money to win $800.00 is just plan crazy. WAKE UP AN SMELL THE COFFEE! I have seen the light at the end of the tunnel and so can YOU!!! Please stay tune for periodic updates! This is a for profit company! Call 1-800-IMCRAZY for a pre recorded message! -- Doctor feel good, 06/21/05 10:14pm
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  • There is one problem with this. Two days after you sell everything. You find yourself watching ESPN or the Speed Chanel. And you get that "Drag Bug". Then you get on the phone with your plastic. And order everything you need to go back to the track. But now you spent four times the amount from what you oringinally had. And it will take you Ten years to pay it off. Now you go faster and drive the finish line worse than you did before. (NT) -- Mr. Dyno, 06/22/05 8:41am
    • I have you know I’m 3 days clean with no shakes or fits yet! Every time I feel the need for speed I just put my fire suite on, close all the doors on the truck and set there for an hour that take all the desire away no problem! (NT) -- Doctor feel good, 06/22/05 4:02pm
    • I'm sure you're gripping the steering wheel , flooring the gas pedal and pushing on the horn with your thumb in your truck. It wont be much longer. Just wait until the old lady gets out the honey do list. (NT) -- Mr. Dyno, 06/22/05 4:57pm
  
  
• BOXMAN LOOKING FOR A CAR TO DRIVE FOR THE SEALY RACE MY CAR WILL NOT BE DONE BY THEN -- BOXMAN, 06/20/05 10:39pm
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  • '04 TPSA Champion 'Vette........ for lease less motor, trans, conv. to best offer......LOL. (NT) -- call me if you're hp, 06/20/05 11:04pm
  • '04 TPSA Championship 'Vette........ for lease to best offer less motor, trans, conv.......LOL. Call me if you're still up. (NT) -- not required, 06/20/05 11:07pm
  
  
• JUNE 4TH -- CONRAD, 06/10/05 2:31pm
  CONGRATS; DAVID HUBBARD / DONALD HUGES / BEN WORLEY THESE GUYS ARE BAD TO BONE ; LOW 5'S AND A 4.97 BY DAVID IN THE FANALS WOW!!! ROMANO LOVED IT BUT WANTS MORE CAR COUNT NEXTIME.LETS STRIVE FOR CAR COUNT AND SOME NEW MEMBERS. SEE YA AT SEALY EDDIE AND DEANNA. P.S. DEANNA WILL BE OUT FOR A WHILE IF YOU NEED ANYTHING CALL THE SHOP AT 281-820-6262 CONRAD RACING.
  

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  • IT'S DONALD HUGHES NOT ( HUGES ) (NT) -- BOXMAN, 06/13/05 8:22pm
  • Chill Boxman - its amazing that he typed more than two sentences with a two finger hunt - n - peck! (NT) -- ., 06/20/05 10:57pm
  
  
• Are we going to be racing July 2 At Lone Star . I will be ready to give it try !! -- Don H., 06/14/05 1:38pm
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  • Yes. We are still racing at Sealybration on July 2nd. I am so glad to hear that Don "The Professor" Holcomb will finally be ready. That engine most have some top secret hard to fiind parts in it. Gates open at 4:00 pm. Is everybody else going to be ready?? Sorry it took so long to respond, I have had several tests this week. (NT) -- Pebbles, 06/17/05 10:45am
  • The Hanson crew will be there. (NT) -- LITTLE HANSON, 06/17/05 10:57am
  • Anybody heard from Cowger? (NT) -- ., 06/17/05 11:04am
  • LOOKING FOR A CAR TO DRIVE FOE THE SEALY RACE MY WILL NOT BE DONE IN TIME (NT) -- BOXMAN, 06/20/05 10:41pm
  • Cowger is just beginning the engine build - parts are coming in daily. (NT) -- ., 06/20/05 10:55pm
  
  
• Angleton Dragway has 2 new return roads and 100` of shutdown renovated!! Come on down and check it out! I would like to thank everyone who helped make it possible it turned out great! We are going IHRA and are putting a bracket team together .For more info checkout AngletonDragway.net The Track To Tough To Tame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Jim" not done yet" Naylor, 06/17/05 12:10pm
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  • sounds good, when's the TPSA race?? (NT) -- GIT R DONE, 06/20/05 6:06pm
  
  
• another TPSA car on the auction block -- whats up wit dis, 06/11/05 8:18pm
  http://racingjunk.com/exec/ca/view/438524/1996-Camaro-45000.html
  
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  • I think it's gone! 2115 hits on the ad and 82 phone calls latter and only three people with any money. LOL Tire Kicker SUCK!! bet I went over on the cell phone this month. Maybe I’ll be back or maybe I wont. Will see how it goes driving the 55 chevy (with A/C) to sonic LOL! I can tell you this one thing that wont be missed is this Damn HEAT and climbing in the car !! Good Luck to all of you and TPSA. There’s no hard feeling here.. (NT) -- Salsberry, 06/11/05 9:06pm
  • texas pro stock -- fan, 06/14/05 1:37pm
    • No changes.. I hear DH is building a SB To show Mark Salsberry that a SB can run 4.70s. How much money do you think that would take? (NT) -- He must have more Money than brains., 06/14/05 9:10pm
  • SBC -- FAN, 06/14/05 10:09pm
    • Where would he run that thing Splayed heads are not LEGAL TPSA. Faerman has one for sale for $20.000 that makes 1025 I can’t see that one running 4.70s in any car, maybe a mid 4.90 in this air MAYBE! How much power do you think it would take to run a 4.70 in the best car? (NT) -- Anther FAN, 06/15/05 6:43am
  
  
• RICK HANSON CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THID THANK DONALD 512-423-9565 -- BOXMAN, 06/14/05 10:27pm
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• sat.june 4th.races -- dwayne henshaw, 06/10/05 6:43am
  i had good time with the guys . hope to see everbody at sealy july 2nd. rember to eat good and dont beto lite ,just kidding ! see ya'all at sealy.
  

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• So What Now ??? -- Sit'n on the fence, 06/ 6/05 3:20pm
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• saterday june 4th races -- eddie conrad, 06/ 8/05 8:01am
  congrats to david hubbard / donald huges / ben worly these guyes are bad to the bone ; low 5's and a 4.97 by david in the finals .wow!romano loved it but wants more of a car count nextime.lets strive for car count and some new members. see ya at sealy ; eddie and deanna! p.s. deanna will be out for a while if you need anything call the shop at 281-820-6262 conrad racing
  

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  • Is Romano going to have more races this year that TPSA will be running in ? (NT) -- Don H., 06/ 8/05 9:25am
  • Also team Hanson was fast as always and thanks to Williams, Green and everyone that came out. (NT) -- ., 06/ 9/05 11:20am
  
  
• RIP TEXAS PRO STOCK -- * name required, 06/ 6/05 10:32pm
  We regretfully inform you of the untimely passing of the Texas Pro Stock Association. The TPSA was preceeded in death by the Texas Pro Gas Association. It is survived by several members who never showed up. Visitation was saturday June 4th. Pallbearers were David Hubbard, Donald Hughes, Harold Green and Rick Hanson. There will be a memorial service where engine parts will be scattered over the track.
  

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  • SBC parts !!!!!!! The real motors will still race on . I guess it will have to be changed to a format were $$$ does not pick the winner . Lets see that means it will have to be a bracket race or index (NT) -- Boy don't that sound fun "NOT", 06/ 7/05 7:18am
    • Dont think there will be to many SBC parts on a track that TPSA is running at. (NT) -- What did the SBC do to you?, 06/ 7/05 4:16pm
      • Must of been one of the guy's that got there ass kicked by a SBC. You better hope a SBC guy don't build a BBC or your Bracket motor will be DONE!!!!! (NT) -- I'll sign my name when you sign yours, 06/ 7/05 4:27pm
        • instead of talking just do it (NT) -- NIKE, 06/ 7/05 4:37pm
          • Wast of money... (NT) -- Reebok, 06/ 7/05 5:49pm
            • What make’s some of you think a SBC person made the RIP post? Or do you just like to pissing people off so your car count stays low. (NT) -- ******************, 06/ 7/05 9:45pm
  • We have 5 cars that run 5.0's or quicker that show up to race: There are 2 cars nearly ready: Cowger & Holcomb, and Conrad says he's close. AD & Dyno are still working to get there, that makes 10 cars. 8 cars @ 5.0 or quicker is a good show and enough for the track owners I talk to. More cars are better of course, and everyone is encouraged to play but 8 can get R done. We've had six races this year (one rainout) and were one car short of having seven races. It would make a good season if we could get 2 or 3 more races. At the meeting Sat. one thing was clear. The members in attendance like the current format (heads up) and don't want it changed but agree we need more cars. I suggest we finish this season with no rule changes, give the guys time to finish their cars, and see if we don't end up with 10 or so 5.0 cars. We have a good core group of cars that will grow when the new guys get ready. Let's give the current format a chance before we bury it. (NT) -- DH, 06/ 7/05 1:59pm
  
  
• Where's Bam Bam's race report???? -- ., 06/ 7/05 2:19pm
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  1. David Hubbard........5..........230
  2. Donald Hughes........4...........86
  ...Jim Naylor...........4...........86
  4. Ben Worley...........4...........85
  5. Rick Hanson..........5...........83
  6. Randy Elliott........3...........52
  7. Mark Salsberry.......2...........31
  ...Jason Winscott.......2...........31
  9. Donny Williams.......3...........30
  10.Clint Crownover......2...........20
  ...Harold Green.........2...........20
  ...Rick Stevens.........2...........20
  13.Michael Brewer.......1...........10
  14.AD Rigmaiden.........1...........10
  

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  • well the spacing still ain't right but maybe you get the idea... (NT) -- ., 06/ 7/05 12:42am
  • Sgt Big, I think somebody wants their points updated. I wonder who that could be?? (NT) -- Deanna, 06/ 7/05 6:46am
  
  
• ProMod M - a - d - n - e - s - s -- Romano, 06/ 5/05 1:51pm
  I would like to thank you for your participation at the promod madness race at HMP.
  
  I would personally like to thank Ms. Anderson for her efforts before and during the race schedule. As in any event there are things that happen that are unpredictable and are understood.
  
  It was unfortunate that the scheduled and anticipated quantity of cars couldn't show due to equipment failure or otherwise.
  
  I was quite impressed however, with the cars that did show and the times posted on the boards.....especially the low 5 and the 4.9?.....I think it was a 4.97. Very Impressive.
  
  I believe that you have strong commitment to excellence and look forward to seeing you in the future.
  
  I do apologize the the sparatic gaps in the program ....but, as noted the original program ended up with some holes in it .
  
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  • John, thanks for inviting us to participate in an awesome show. Other than the heat, we had a great time and appreciate the opportunity to be able to participate in the Pro Mod Madness Show. I too hope that in the future we will have more of our members up and running. (NT) -- Thanks again, Deanna Anderson, 06/ 6/05 8:02am
  • Thanks for having us, John. Overall, I thought your show went well considering track temp @ 140+ degrees and typically hot Texas afternoons. The atmosphere and crowd control was the best of my 3 previous trips to HMP and much more family friendly. Hopefully you'll have us back at one of your future events and a full compliment of members/cars will be there. PS...for all of you bashers out there, Mr. Romano delivered exactly what he said...purses were paid, the promods were there as advertised, and an event where you felt comfortable taking your family. His future events will be even better because of what he learned from this one. (NT) -- Thanks again.............DH, 06/ 7/05 12:18am
  
  
• A big thank you goes out to Randy Elliott for dragging Boxman up and down HMP. Your help was greatly appreciated. THANK YOU, THANK YOU -- Boxman & HR, 06/ 6/05 9:57pm
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• Does anyone know where I can get a AN oil line certified in Houston -- Need to know, 06/ 6/05 1:30pm
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• A special thanks to all TPSA cars who showed up at HMP on Saturday. Yes, it was hot, but the show was great. -- Gracie Slick, 06/ 6/05 10:54am
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  • ^The SLOW MOD show sucked! -- everyone knows it, 06/ 6/05 11:56am
    • Who was in the Slow Mod show, all I seen was TPSA Cars and they ran low 5's and high 4's which I think is very good and the Pro Mods ran mid to low 4's actually had a 4.44 Bump Spot, Patterson and Palmer seemed to run Good so I'm sure why you would say something like that about anyone in our Racing Family unless your not a Racer and then again your comment I guess already said that. (NT) -- Fan of All..Thanks Guys, 06/ 6/05 12:20pm
      • I meant to say(I'm not sure why you would say something like that about anyone in our Racing family)and our Family in TEXAS is Big(TPSA,TORA,TOPMA,FTSA) (NT) -- Support'em All, 06/ 6/05 12:32pm
  
  
• Everyone ready for HMP??? Its going to be great race. We need everyone to be there by 12:00 noon. We will be pitted across from the scales up by the fence. First session will be at 2:00 pm, 2nd sessions is 3:30 pm and eliminations are at 6:30 pm. If you need to weigh lets get it done early before the mass confusion hits. Hope to see every TPSA member out there. Thanks for your help and support of our association. -- Mistress, 06/ 2/05 10:12am
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  Name Races Points
  
  1. David Hubbard 4 184
  2. Jim Naylor 4 86
  3. Rick Hanson 4 73
  4. Ben Worley 3 64
  5. Donald Hughes 3 53
  6. Randy Elliott 3 52
  7. Mark Salsberry 2 31
  Jason Winscott 2 31
  9. Clint Crownover 2 20
  Rick Stevens 2 20
  Donny Williams 2 20
  12.Michael Brewer 1 10
  Harold Green 1 10
  AD Rigmaiden 1 10
  

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• Help wanted need someone with a golf cart or a 4-wheeler to help tow my car back from the end of the track after each run. thank boxman -- Donald Hughes ( BOXMAN ), 05/31/05 12:04am
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  • Clint said bring a strap......you can hook on the back of the truck!!...LOL (NT) -- u-haul, 05/31/05 11:51am
  • If all else fails, we will hook you to the back of my car and pull both back. (NT) -- Rick H., 05/31/05 7:24pm
  • Am I reading this right? Boxman's requesting to have his ass drug? (NT) -- dt, 06/ 1/05 2:03pm
  
  
• HMP Race -- FYI, 05/31/05 10:52pm
  Talked to John Romano today and was informed the track is being prepped all week from the waterbox to the turnoff (yea - ALL THE WAY THROUGH)for this special event. A track dryer will be on standby in case of a sprinkle. If Ricky Smith can go 183 MPH out there - TPSA cars should have no problem! Lets Get it on! Bottles are for babies.
  

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• Whats the car count looking like for Saturday? Thimking of comming and racing just would like to now how many are there and is it a all run. Mine no rocket but would make a nice fill in 5.70 ish. at 2450 BB. -- 5.70 slug, 05/31/05 4:26pm
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  • It is an all run event. Bring your stuff. A 5.70 that hooks can beat a 5.00 that won't. (NT) -- RICKH (OCR), 05/31/05 7:17pm
  
  
• Want to race or tow -- Caddy Boy, 05/31/05 3:28pm
  Can I race with you guys? I'll even tow Boxman around if he'll let me.
  
  

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• Twin 10's -- LITTLE HANSON, 05/27/05 11:53am
  Anyone running sealy tonight and sat.,sun.? Thought boxman may show up,pending on what temple is doing. Just wondering.
  

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  • i would be there BUT i ships my oil line off to get tested so i can run top sportsman (NT) -- BOXMAN, 05/27/05 7:14pm
  
  
• For Sale 538 Schmit TPSA Motor -- JIM, 05/25/05 4:09pm
  1100 HP CALLIES,GRP,CFE,JESEL,DRY SUMP,BIG M,GARY WILLIAMS CARB,TURN KEY MOTOR, FRESH FROM SCHMIT,22,000 CALL JIM@979-481-4448 OR RICK@803-600-5189 THANKS
  

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• Greetings -- Big?, 05/24/05 5:35pm
  Just wanted to stop by and say hey to everybody. The numerous court appearances on my felony warrants has really taken a toll on me and I hardly recognize myself anymore. And on top of that, the ankle bracelet is really frickin uncomfortable. My attorney, Abdul Goldstein, assures me that things are going well. We shall see.....
  
  

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  • Like your new clothes. But please grow your gotee back. (NT) -- ., 05/25/05 10:40am
  
  
• The big news from the NHRA world is the closing/disbanding of the Mike Druzilla owned Bullet Motorsport team. This leaves Dave Connolly, currently 3rd in PS points without a ride although inside sources indicate they expect him to be in a car this weekend @ Topeka. All of the team's assets are for sale; 1 Cavalier, 2 new Cobalts, transporter etc. The sportsman Bullet team is also defunct and assets for sale. Kinda puts things in perspective doesn't it ?? Makes us worrying about the new widget or gadget or picking up .02 seem a bit more trivial. At least at the end of the day we own our cars and we can park 'em for a while if the bucks are low..... -- DH, 05/24/05 10:31pm
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• Friday Night @ LSRP -- ?, 05/24/05 8:34am
  
  

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• So what happened at the meeting friday night? What was the outcome? -- couldn't make it, 05/23/05 4:02pm
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  • Yeah! My Carbon Fiber body is waiting in Florida for shipping instructions. Should I tell Hairy to keep it or what? (NT) -- 2100 lbs here we come., 05/23/05 8:43pm
  • The meeting went well. Basically we are gearing up for the race at HMP June 4th. Will you be able to attend? The other issue addressed was that there would be no rule changes unless the car count did not increase. If car count stays down, I will appoint a committee of 3 to make changes to the rules for the small blocks. Can you identify yourself or is "Top Secret". Send me an email if you are interested in racing with TPSA (NT) -- Deanna, 05/24/05 8:24am
  
  
• Last nights race -- Bam-Bam, 05/21/05 1:22pm
  Here's the skinny on last nights race at Lonestar Raceway.
  Jim Naylor slung the rods out of dino on his second time trial. "OUCH" He was in the hunt with a 5.01 second pass on a track that wasn't ready to hook all the power these Texas Pro Stock cars slam to the ground. In Defense of the track they had just scraped the excess rubber off the starting line. 'been there done that in the heat with propane torches burning at your feet." YUCK. It takes time for the track to come around after a scraping. The bright side to a marginal track is everyone has to race on it and the guy with the most power doesn't always win. This opens the door for the guy with less power and more chassis tuning savy.
  Well enough about that subject. The racers were loaded for bear and ready to rumble. I think we had 8 cars which for a Friday night race is pretty good. We also had some new members out there checking out the competition. First round saw David Hubbard 'aka THE GENERAL' running his good buddy Donald Hughes 'aka BOXMAN' Boxman lived up to his name and slapped a .001 light on the General. Looked like a bracket race with a .2 difference in the dial in HA Ha. David used that HEB power to make his move on the top end taking a first round win. Next up was Rick Hanson 'aka The Terminator' running Clint Crownover 'aka The Hulk' Rick took the win with Clint having problems in high gear. Ben Worley and Jason Winscott raced each other in the next round Ben had the bye and Naylor 'aka Mr. Slate' Couldn't make it. Round two saw Jason Winscott 'aka RED RYDER' running the General and again it looked like a bracket race Red Ryder cut a .0015 light on the General. it was all over when Red Ryder started skating around past the 330' HEB power runs through like The General is on rails. Best Race of the night had to be Terminator and Worleybird. you couldn't have put a sheet of paper between the all the way down the track. With Worley coming out on top. It's a Hubbard and Worley final. They stage and leave out with what looks like identical lights. Hubbard powers through for the win. Damn it just don't get any better than this. Congratulations to all the racers thanks for puttin on a show. Also Eddie Conrad and I would like to say Those PLATT BROTHERS did on heck of a job. Getting all that HEB power stuck on a marginal track.
  Untill next time Peace Out.
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  • Another race is in the books. With Mistress D (whoever thought "Pebbles" had a dark side? LOL) Conrad, AJ, and Bam Bam running the show things went smoothly all nite. I guess TX. isn't a very good environment for a purple dinosaur (DINO) and after wringing him out one last time Mr. Slate sent him off to his new home. I have a feeling Bedrock will be back soon and the Rockstar vs. the Rancher part deux will begin. Boxman was impressive in his debut with the new bullet @ 5.08 and the Hanson, Worley, Winscott and Crownover teams continue to improve. The "Dandy" Randy Elliott and the other regulars that didn't make the show were missed and hopefully they'll all be back @ HMP. Thanks to HE&B, Rutland Trans, Gene & Tommy Platt, and Todd Bailey for their help and support. See ya in the lanes.. (NT) -- DH, 05/23/05 10:19pm
  
  
• do you have to be a member to race -- runt, 05/20/05 2:21pm
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  • Yes. The membership dues are $100.00 a year. (NT) -- Deanna (Mistress of TPSA) Thanks for the nickname, 05/22/05 5:58pm
    • i thought it was going to be 1/2 membership dues for this race? (NT) -- boxman, 05/22/05 10:52pm
  • If a non member would like to race with us at HMP, the dues will be prorated to $50.00. Thanks for setting me straight Boxman. LOL (NT) -- Deanna, 05/23/05 6:43am
  
  
• BUYER BEWARE: ATTENTION CHEVROLET PICKUP, SUBURBAN & TAHOE OWNERS -- ., 05/19/05 11:27am
  I presented my 2002 Chevrolet Suburban for annual state inspection and it would not pass because the parking brake would not hold the vehicle.
  My Suburban has just over 40K miles on it. I was told by the inspection station that they see 15 to 20 of these each month and that it was there experience that this was some kind of defective design. I took it to a Chevrolet dealer for a inspection of the park brake problem and they discovered that the park brake shoes and the drum/rotor were worn out on the left rear and both needed replacement.
  
  After much research I have determined that this is a wide spread problem. Every repair shop I have contacted has said that they are seeing many many identical problems like mine a week and there are many documented identical cases on numerous websites on the internet. I contacted General Motors and asked them for there assistance and they do not acknowledge any problem. They tell me this is a maintenance item and therefore is not covered by warranty or any type of policy. The dealer told me it would be a $500.00 repair.
  
  The dealer mechanic told me that there is a extra piece from GM that they install with the shoes to prevent this from happening again. However I have seen on another consumer website complaints that have stated that they were replacing there park brake shoes every 15,000 miles. The mechanic also agreed off the record that this is a defect and not a maintenance issue. In my case, if it were maintenance it would have worn out both sides equally but it did not the right side looks like new.
  
  I've been told by numerous sources that this is a design problem. The park brake need only be activated 1 time and the shoes can get off center inside rotor and they hang which wears out the edge of one of the shoes down to the metal and then digs into the inside of the rotor/drum and wears it out in short order also. I've also been told by numerous sources that GM has redesigned the parking brake on these models, however I have not been able to confirm this for certain. I did ask the people at GM that I talked to about the redesign and they would not confirm or deny.
  
  This is not a maintenance problem!
  
  Talking to Christina Dodge (866-932-4368 ext 39060) at GM was a joke, I can only picture some young lady sitting behind a computer in a huge room with 30 plus others just like her summarily telling the general public to get screwed every time they receive a complaint. Talking to her and one of her supervisors was the most frustrating thing I've been thru in a long time they have no concept of what's really going on with there product and worse than that they did not care! I was told by Ms. Dodge to take my Suburban to the dealer of my choice and have them determine the exact failure and report it to her which I did. Then she informed me that the dealer had told her this was a maintenance item and because of what the dealer had told her it would not be covered by any warranty or policy. I argued the opinion of the dealer with her and she told me she could only go by what her dealer reported to her, however if I wanted to I could take it to another dealer and if they reported something different she might reconsider her position. I called the dealer and told them to put it back together as is and I would to pick it up. When I went to pick it up, I talked to the service manager about his reported opinion that this is a maintenance problem and my discussion with Ms. Dodge at GM. The service manager told me that Ms. Dodge had not told me the whole story and that he had not called her and told her "Don't cover this it's a maintenance problem" , the service manager told me that they/GM calls and they ask him questions from a form and it's like talking to a lawyer in court, they ask a question and it's yes or no answer with no explanation or conversation. The service manager told me it goes like this; he was asked if brake shoes are a maintenance item, he said yes and then they said; ok bye.
  
  After that I realized that the problem was with GM and I saw no point in taking it to another GM dealer and wasting more of my time and money to only go thru the the same thing again with GM. There is no wonder that GM is having all the financial woes it's having these days that we hear about on the news every week. The only thing I know to do is to post these horror stories on every consumer website, inform the media and spread the word thru e-mail to all of our friends and then they can spread the word too. I've been a loyal customer of Chevrolet since 1978 when I purchased my first Chevy truck and have owned numerous trucks, Tahoes and Suburbans. I would recommend that everyone with this problem contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 or call Ms. Dodge at the number above and make your complaint known. And if that does no good I guess we can all change the brand we buy in the future.............
  

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  • Buy a FORD (NT) -- Hell Yes, 05/19/05 10:35pm
    • my ford did the same thing (NT) -- BOXMAN, 05/21/05 1:09pm
  • GET A REAL TRUCK GET A DODGE (NT) -- O ME AGAIN, 05/22/05 2:30am
  
  
• Lock n Load -- Deanna, 05/20/05 12:27pm
  Alright guy's n girls get your stuff out to Lonestar Raceway this evening. Drivers meeting at 7:30 Lets put on a good show and two lucky drivers will take home one of the new and improved trophies. This will be a points race.
  

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• Just a clarification-The HMP race will be an all run. After talking with John Romano, we will not have a qualifying session. Everyone that shows will eliminate. I am trying to get an email list of all TPSA members and anyone else that would like to receive emails from me; please send me your email address and whether you believe you will make the June 4th HMP race. I can not stress enough that this race will be huge, and Romano has gone all out for us and this race. It would be great for our Association. -- Thanks, Deanna 979-481-1044, 05/16/05 5:08pm
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  • We will be getting radio coverage on our local stations starting on 5/21, there will be 10 hits a day on 3 radio stations. They will be advertising that TPSA will be part of the show. (NT) -- Deanna, 05/16/05 5:17pm
  • what about the race on the 20th @ Sealy?? (NT) -- ., 05/16/05 7:52pm
  • HOW ABOUT A CAR COUNT ON WHO GOING TO SEALY FRI. 20th I an busting my a$$ off to get there (NT) -- BOXMAN, 05/16/05 10:09pm
  • We are still a go for Sealy. The new owner is excited about having us out there. Lock and Load your cars Thursday night so you will be ready Friday. This will be the last Friday night race, so lets put on a good show. Remember we are having a brief meeting around 7:30 so, please try to attend even if your car is not ready and show your support for our association. (NT) -- Thanks, Deanna, 05/17/05 6:58am
  • Car #132 will be there! (NT) -- Jim, 05/18/05 12:13pm
  • Car #115 will be there. (Sealy and HMP) (NT) -- Rick H., 05/19/05 1:05pm
  
  
• looking for testing partners -- will hanna, 05/16/05 5:20pm
  looking for a few testing partners to help split track costs at hrp. we are renting the track memorial day weekend that saturday through monday (may 28-30). the fee is $300 per car per day.
  
  let me know if you are interested on any of those days. give me a call at 979 415 4959.
  

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• Are you girls ready to get your ass draggggged !!!! -- SBC are were its at !!!!, 05/10/05 2:07pm
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  • We will be at LSRP this Sat. for the bracket race. I plan on a couple of test hits. Housa bout we put up some $$$$$$$$$ and go best 2 out of 3?? Could be fun. I know you are faster than me but I'm reeeeeeal close. See you there!!!!! (NT) -- Rick H., 05/10/05 3:44pm
    • Not my post! My car is in the shop getting MORE tubing added as if it wasn’t heavy enough LOL! must be someone with a real SBC not my junk! (NT) -- Salsberry, 05/10/05 7:27pm
  • Are those the same tubes that were built into it then cut out at a later date by the mad sawzall? (NT) -- EX SBC'er, 05/10/05 9:48pm
    • Nope they were never there. The only bars I cut out were the double frame rails. I changed the hood and rear deck and saved 60 lb. (NT) -- salsberry, 05/11/05 9:06am
  
  
• Thanks Romano -- Conard, 05/ 8/05 7:49pm
  I would like to take this time, to thank John Romano for considering TPSA for the show on June the 4th. We appreciate the chance to race with the Pro Mods, These guy,s mightget wild and crazy but TPSA will give you good sided by side racing every pass.Haven,t been on the board lately but would like to thank Deanna for the awesome task that she has taken on.We need a good person like her to take care of running an orga.like TPSA. I volunteered my time to help her, and also help with tech. D.H. was right when he said about every 3 years an orga. undergoes change be it leadership or rules.Stop the bias opinion,s about every little thing,and let,s help Deanna keep this boat floating.Right now we need all of the sponsors to pay up and the members that haven,t payed your dues you need to square up on the 21 at sealy or at HMP on the 4th.it takes money to run this assoc.Want to thank all of those guy,s that gave cash at angleton in behalf of Ray Brewer, he was truly stunned and grateful.Hopefully someday he will be back, and prayers go out to his wife Nelda.Sometimes we take our health for granted and suddenly we find our selves on the other end of the spectrum so you guy,s let,s go racing and have some FUN. THE DUDE!
  

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  • Hmmmm! Eddie Conrad having some say so in the TPSA. Thats kinda like turning a fox loose in the hen house, aint it ? (NT) -- Been-there-dun-that, 05/ 9/05 8:10pm
  • I don't think he will have any sat so as far as rules etc. He is just voluteering his time to try and make TPSA stay around instead of die off, which is a hell of alot more than you are doing (NT) -- quit bitching and get involved, 05/10/05 2:44am
  
  
• I'm just a by-stander but would like to see yall's organization continue. I have one question, how come yall run auto start trees? I have looked at a lot of yall's cars and notice that most all car's have delay boxes. Wouldn't a starter even the playing field and allow the car's running a little slower an even shot at winning by them cutting down the tree. I know that the delay boxes can be dialed in to the last stage light on the auto start tree and allow the car to go .40's all day long. I realize that the driver still has to let go of the button at the right time, but without the boxes it brings driver R/T to the forefront. This is just a observation and I could be way off but it's just a thought. Good Luck in yall's endeavor's to keep this organization going. Thanks. -- Steve Miller, 05/ 8/05 8:04pm
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  • we dont use the auto start. (NT) -- tpsa racer, 05/ 8/05 8:13pm
  • The autostart system is totally random. You can't set the delay box off of the stage lite with any degree of accuracy. Each time the autostart sequence is initialized the activation time is different therefore unpredictable. A practice tree uses basic autostart technololy and you can test your theory there but I can assure you it won't work. There are illegal devices out there that detect the tree activation etc. but a delay box does not have this function. Even those (illegal) boxes work off of the tree being activated not the stage lites. "Burndowns" and other staging issues are addressed automatically by autostart and it's use ensures a fair staging and starting procedure for both competitors. (NT) -- NHRA and IHRA both use autostart, 05/ 8/05 9:19pm
  
  
• ProMod M - a - d - n - e - s - s -- Romano, 05/ 7/05 11:33am
  Our ProMod M-a-d-n-e-s-s event At Houston Motorsports Park on June 4th 2005 goes to flyer final and radio spot final at the close of business next Friday ....
  
  Two (2) weeks of solid radio coverage 24 hours a day with a guarantee of 2 radio stations at 8 - 10 spots a day.
  
  All sponsorship organizations will be included on the radio and over 20,000 flyers stategically placed for maximum exposure.
  
  Presented by :
  
  Theft Control Specialists, Inc.
  Northside Plumbing
  C&D Scrap Metal
  
  Plenty of sponsorship opportunities left:
  
  $ 1000.00 Top Fuel Harley Sponsorship
  $ 500.00 Top MPH
  $ 500.00 Quickest ET
  $ 1000.00 New Track Record
  $ 3000.00 1st in the 3's ( Northside Plumbing )
  $ 250.00 Quickest reaction time ( Realdragracing.com )
  $ 500.00 Top Gas Motorcycles
  $ 1000.00 Partial sponsorship Prostock cars (TCSI)
  $ 1000.00 Match races sponsorship
  
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