Erica Enders

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica Enders is on a new team this year...Elite Motorsports and here is an

in car Go-pro test session.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

http://vimeo.com/85891229

[Salvatore]

very good Dave! I love this stuff.

[L78racer]

i see the chute lever deploy without her touching it. is there a button on the steering wheel to do it remotely? is this something new?

[Xplantdad]

Looks like maybe she pushed a button on the right hand side....

[Damien]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78racer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i see the chute lever deploy without her touching it. is there a button on the steering wheel to do it remotely? is this something new? </div></div>

A lot of the chutes these days are air activatied and are deployed by a button on the steering wheel as you saw. Always preferred a lever and cable manually activated myself. Not much fun when someone forgets to turn the bottle on <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

[Dave Rifkin]

Is Dave Connolly involved with the new team?

[Damien]

Dave Connolly is still with Cagnazzi Racing but has a full time drive now that Johnny Gray is the sponsor. The last couple of years he was Erica's crew chief as well as driving at the occasional event.

[67 Nova Boy]

http://vimeo.com/86335810

This one is in real time racing.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[L78racer]

I hope she does well this season. Are the Johnsons even running this year? Did they make the trip to Pomona? DNQ?

[Billohio]

Warren and Kurt were not there. Announcers said something to the effect it costs too much to compete. Not sure if they will run this year or not

[68l30]

I have a feeling a lot of the NHRA is going to be different due to the rising costs and lack of sponsership. I can't say I'm surprised at any of it.For the costs associated with running a team, I can't imagine how much revenue you need to bring in to remain profitable. It's all about the dollars anymore.What happened to the ADRL? Could be the rise of Sportsman classes?


BIG

[Xplantdad]

No more Mike Edwards either....sold everything during the off season...

[sYc]

IMO, will be embarrassing if in the future, on Sunday, there are bye runs due to less then 16 cars entered in the pro classes. This past weekend there were only 17 PS cars entered, 19 in both TF and FC. Next weekend there are 16 TF, 17 FC and 18 PS. Maybe the numbers will grow as the season progresses, but normally they go the other way, as teams on limited budgets run out of parts, and $$$.

Also of concern to NHRA (I would think) his past weekend Superstock and Stock were full, but this coming weekend only about 48 slots out of the 60 allowed are filled.

[L78racer]

The grandstands looked a little sparse too. Nascar also has the same ills- dwindling sponsors and fans. I don't know what would turn things around either..

[69hurstSC]

Connolly deserves a fulltime ride. The guy's money on the tree.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dave Connolly is still with Cagnazzi Racing but has a full time drive now that Johnny Gray is the sponsor. The last couple of years he was Erica's crew chief as well as driving at the occasional event. </div></div>

[Dave Rifkin]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78racer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The grandstands looked a little sparse too. Nascar also has the same ills- dwindling sponsors and fans. I don't know what would turn things around either.. </div></div>

In my opinion both organizations need to get back to their roots and make the cars / sport something that the average guy can relate to. Remember when the cars in NASCAR looked like the cars we all could buy off the showroom floor? (Win on Sunday, sell on Monday). Today they all share the same basic shape with the only distinguishing factor being a different decal package.

The cars in the NHRA (except the sportsman classes) look nothing like the cars they are supposed to represent. While I enjoy watching the pro categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock) I think Super Stock and Stock are more affordable to run and are something that more enthusiasts can relate to.

Televise these classes and create another class that runs with manual transmissions to highlight driver skill and car set up.

[67 Nova Boy]

One more of her winning rd 1

http://vimeo.com/86442442

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[supercomp 8.90]

I heard he lost his engine builders to another team.

[Supergas990]

Unfortunately, there's really not much about any type of racing that is &quot;affordable&quot;.

My wife and I bracket raced for 7 years, before we had kids. It was alot of fun, but we spent a small fortune during that time, compared to our relative income level.

Speed costs money and anyone that has ever driven a racecar knows that faster is always better. Every upgrade leads to breaking the next weakest part. Just thumb through a Jegs catalog - aluminum rims $300 each, camshafts $350, MSD box $500+. Racing isn't an affordable pastime! Has anyone looked at the cost of fuel and travel lately? Just getting to and from the track could set you back $200+ every event.

As for stock or superstock, or any other &quot;Super&quot; class for that matter, the parts and specifications are so specialized in many cases that they cost more than you'd ever expect. Now, to be competitive... that's a whole different story!

I hate to be the rainy face here, but everything costs more and there's little hope of turning back the clocks. Perhaps the best chance of getting back to cars like we watched in our youth is the pure stock racing, where the car would still have significant value as a restored vehicle. At least that way you'd kind of get a two-for-one investment.

Blair

[sYc]

Any hobby, racing, fishing, golf, hunting, etc can get expensive, if you allow it to consume you. Even the &quot;pure stock&quot; guys.

Though purists do not care for bracket racing, it can be relative inexpensive, as for the most part, bracket racing is more about being consistent then going faster. Just as in the old days, you can drive the family sedan to the track and take home some $$$ and/or a trophy, if you are a good enough driver. I see it all of the time.

[RPOLS3]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any hobby, racing, fishing, golf, hunting, etc can get expensive, if you allow it to consume you. Even the &quot;pure stock&quot; guys.

Though purists do not care for bracket racing, it can be relative inexpensive, as for the most part, bracket racing is more about being consistent then going faster. Just as in the old days, you can drive the family sedan to the track and take home some $$$ and/or a trophy, if you are a good enough driver. I see it all of the time.


</div></div>

How true Tom. Some of my best memories (some including Red Alert when Bill S. owned it) are of when we would head up to Union Grove after working all day on a Wednesday night(about 75 miles each way), raced brackets and/or grudge for fun and then drove the same cars back home and then to work the next day. Most of us had daily driver type muscle cars that were in the 13 second to 15 second range. Don't think anyone ever broke anything bad enough to not make the trip home (lucky) and we always had a blast and even won a few trophies - for the cost of the gas up and back plus the entry fee. Low budget entry level grass roots racing at its finest.

Jake

[Smokey]

I see the NHRA widdling away. I took a break from it over the last few years as family and business got in the way of it. Went to 2 decent tracks last summer for the weekend like we did 25+ years like at Brainard. It is now a ghost town. I have to admire the Greek...he is still kicking running a small operation compared to the Force Compound. Don't know if I'm just seeing it now, but back in the 70's, 80's and early 90's, it was about who was who had the best tune and secret combo that made them the best and the little things like the monster John Force burnouts cause it was for the people in the stands. Between that, public relations, TNN having the show on tv, that's what made it and made heros out of drivers and teams. Now its about money and business. I noticed it started to slide downhill after Steve Evans passed.

[sYc]

As with most sports today, the success or failure of NHRA will depend on TV ratings, which translates into revenue. Problem I see, some sports have about the same appeal, whether on TV or at the event. Not so with Drag racing, especially the fuel cars.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any hobby, racing, fishing, golf, hunting, etc can get expensive, if you allow it to consume you. Even the &quot;pure stock&quot; guys.

Though purists do not care for bracket racing, it can be relative inexpensive, as for the most part, bracket racing is more about being consistent then going faster. Just as in the old days, you can drive the family sedan to the track and take home some $$$ and/or a trophy, if you are a good enough driver. I see it all of the time.


</div></div>

Well said, we are learning this via Jr Dragsters - and still spend a lot more than we need to just to be able to run right on the 'index' regardless of track conditions, elevation and weather. But, if we wanted to, we could do it cheaper by simply being slower and a little less consistent - and still have a ton of fun!

I would love to see the Stock and Super Stock cars on TV by replacing the qualifying runs from TF dragsters and funny cars..... anyone else prefer this approach?

[Supergas990]

Marlin - Absolutely on Stock and Super Stock over fuel qualifying. Oftentimes they have a hard time just getting the car to make a good pass , because they're trying so hard to make the show.

Blair

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Exactly! I'd much rather wait a day and watch Stock &amp; Super Stock elim rounds over Fuel qualifying. I think the only way to make it happen would be to have the Big 3 auto makers involved for advertising during those rounds - how appropriate would it be to break away to a commercial on the new Camaro SS or Z06 Vette after watching the COPO Camaros run??

[sYc]

&quot;I would love to see the Stock and Super Stock cars on TV by replacing the qualifying runs from TF dragsters and funny cars..... anyone else prefer this approach?&quot;


<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[John Brown]

When the Top Fuel cars and Funny Cars run is when I head to the concession stand and the out house. I go back to the stands for the Stock and Super Stocks, not the other way around.

[Dicky]

It would be so much more interesting if done that way.

I used to be so upset when they would spend so much air time
interviewing TF/FC guys while trying to show the PS motorcycles
during their runs, hell they would even abbreviate the quals for the MC'S. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif

Why I quit racing MC'S and went to door slammers...
&amp; quit watching it on TV <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif

Dicky <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[ss427copo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like maybe she pushed a button on the right hand side.... </div></div>

Pneumatic. If that fails, manual.

[ss427copo]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Supergas990</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Unfortunately, there's really not much about any type of racing that is &quot;affordable&quot;.

My wife and I bracket raced for 7 years, before we had kids. It was alot of fun, but we spent a small fortune during that time, compared to our relative income level.

Speed costs money and anyone that has ever driven a racecar knows that faster is always better. Every upgrade leads to breaking the next weakest part. Just thumb through a Jegs catalog - aluminum rims $300 each, camshafts $350, MSD box $500+. Racing isn't an affordable pastime! Has anyone looked at the cost of fuel and travel lately? Just getting to and from the track could set you back $200+ every event.

As for stock or superstock, or any other &quot;Super&quot; class for that matter, the parts and specifications are so specialized in many cases that they cost more than you'd ever expect. Now, to be competitive... that's a whole different story!

I hate to be the rainy face here, but everything costs more and there's little hope of turning back the clocks. Perhaps the best chance of getting back to cars like we watched in our youth is the pure stock racing, where the car would still have significant value as a restored vehicle. At least that way you'd kind of get a two-for-one investment.

Blair </div></div>

I raced SuperComp. Even today, sportsman racing is outta control with costs. In 94, my car rolling from ProStart was 40k BEFORE engine, trans, 3rd member and everything else. Today, a chromoly door car bases at 60 grand. No truck, trailer plus everything else you need to compete. And, if you don't have a .005 package, you're going to get your nutz handed to you.

[ds1]

If you have read any of my posts they all have the same theme. Bang for the buck. I live in a very depressed economy and struggle to keep a good job. Last year I worked 4 different jobs after being told the company was closing. I have been in bracket racing for 22 years and really enjoy it as my day off. The track I worked at and raced answered JR dragster with an IHRA approved class called TCR, Teen Championship Racer. We approached IHRA with it as cheaper way to get kids into racing. My youngest son wanted to do it. I bought a 2 adult owner 1985 Monte Carlo SS for $1,400 and he ran it for 3 years until he turned 16. He then wanted to move up. One of my racers bought a chassis car and I asked what he was going to do with his old car, he said eventually sell it. I ended up buying the rolling chassis for $2,800. We put an $800 dollar engine and a $1,200 trans and converter in it and ran 11.93. Ran 93 octane gas did short burn outs and got almost 2 seasons out of a pair of slicks. We had fun but because of working on 3 other cars I ended up selling my car. I am working with another young man now that wanted to go fast. I found him a 1985 Iroc chassis car for $10,000 running, ran 9.20 at 145. I am now making the car street legal. My point is YOU put what you want into it. Racing is not cheap, yes, I spent $75 a day to race and that was stripped down as cheap as I could go. But the fun was worth every penny. I have met a lot of good people and a lot of a deceased legends. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-13800-9690-im000062.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-13800-9691-bsd7.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-13800-9692-dsc_2391.jpg

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica just won the K&amp;N Pro stock challenge against her old crew chief...Dave

Connolly.

EE runs 6.646 at 208.39 as Dave Connolly pushes the clutch in early to claim $50K first prize!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

A couple FAST chevies!

[earntaz]

The Force gal cranked a 325+ MPH also -- NHRA record ...

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The Force gal cranked a 325+ MPH also -- NHRA record ... </div></div>

And put a whooping on dad!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Erica just won the K&amp;N Pro stock challenge against her old crew chief...Dave

Connolly.

EE runs 6.646 at 208.39 as Dave Connolly pushes the clutch in early to claim $50K first prize!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

</div></div>

Here is Erica's winning pass...

https://vimeo.com/90464228

[Salvatore]

and you prolly would not let her drive your black car! Can she do a clutch?

[67 Nova Boy]

OH yes I would! She has a 67 Chevelle SS 396 at home that has a clutch so if

she would sign my car she can do a 60 ft burnout!

https://twitter.com/NHRA/status/450362178801893377

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

She just doubled up with a win against Jason Line! Go Girl!

She had the broom out for the sweep of the weekend and now is the Pro stock

points leader. First time for a female driver.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

AND JL has a hard time getting &quot;Girlied&quot; ... LOL

[Damien]

Great job by Erica and the guys to double up and claim the 100k!
Don't mind the New Dodge Dart either. Makes a nice race car.

[67 Nova Boy]

http://vimeo.com/91578532

Racing in Red series. Episode 2 Vegas

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

she should let her husband drive. that car may go faster and maybe more consistent.

[67 Nova Boy]

Nah....he's home cooking and taking care of the dog!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[CamarosRus]

<span style="font-weight: bold">

I am on the crew of a well known COMPETITION Eliminator Racer.

National Record Holder
Won 2013 World Finals at Pomona
Won his Division last 3 consecutive years
Finished # 3 in Natl Points in 2013.

Taking receipt of new engine that would be valued
at more than new 2014 Z-28 !!!! (980 HP/10,000+RPM)

It cost more to race at a Divisonal race than you could
possibly win even with mfg continency.

Not sure how much Natl events pay on avg to COMP, but still a $$$ losing
proposition.</span>

[earntaz]

AND the lady won again this last weekend!!

[Damien]

Awesome job they did too. Had the quickest and fastest car just about all weekend and she drove the wheels off it.
Great work. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[bwag]

She took out Allen Johnson's faster car with a hole shot!! It's looking like a good season for Erica.

[67 Nova Boy]

http://youtu.be/DD9ad5wDUik

She made top 10 on ESPN

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Fast67VelleN2O]

For those of you asking &quot;who is Erica Enders?&quot;

http://www.photolap.com/free-photo-sharing-00/104l_1d3cc9a4486c45b18e039377f3291605.jpg

[67 Nova Boy]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif
Your killing me Matt!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

Erica spanked Dave in the final this weekend!

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Erica spanked Dave in the final this weekend! </div></div>

Erica spanked the hole field from Q1 on! She won from the pole and the first one of the year to do so in Pro stock. She is a bad ass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62ivIQfin...DCdL13Ukg5ASSro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62ivIQfintQ&amp;feature=share&amp;list=PL2CE0jAO4l qTglK2rWDCdL13Ukg5ASSro)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFZGL_5Yw...Sro&amp;index=8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFZGL_5Ywg0&amp;feature=share&amp;list=PL2CE0jAO4l qTglK2rWDCdL13Ukg5ASSro&amp;index=8)

[69hurstSC]

She did but those Gray Motorsports cars are coming on strong. Connolly still leads in heads up wins against Erica.

[Billohio]

Her sister has been at the track also and very attractive lady. I usually go to Norwalk but too busy this year. Great time

[67 Nova Boy]

Courtney now works at Elite Performance...she moved from Texas to where the shop is.

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/courtney-enders/a/56b/327?trk=shareTw

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Dave Rifkin]

So I'm watching the Mile High Nationals on TV when they interview Erica. The commentator goes on to say that there is a well known rivalry between Dave Connolly and Erica. I know Dave was her former crew chief but, I had never heard about any bad blood between the two of them. I have noticed how they seem to ignore each other at the top end when they've raced but, I just thought that was intense focus.

Can anyone shed some light as to what took place between those two?

[67 Nova Boy]

She left to go to Elite Motorsports...that's where it ended. They had a great bond as driver and crew chief but it seems that Elite gave her a better chance to have a full time ride as she sat out 6 races last year so this move was secure for her. Dave was a groomsmen in her wedding so there was allot of friendship lost when she left for Elite Motorsports.

It was the best move for her as there is no room for 4 drivers in one stable and expect to win against your 3 other teammates. She did right by leaving Cagnazzi Racing but she will never forget the things Victor did for her.

Here is Courtney and Erica...sis is a bad ass as well!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

http://geigermediaglobal.com/pro-stock-points-leader-enders-stevens-skip-sonoma-seattle-races/

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/07/full-8651-13984-eandc.jpg

[Dave Rifkin]

Thanks for clarifying the situation for me.

[earntaz]

Two very talented ladies -- they are!

[Billohio]

I have dish and 2 different races it records qualifying but no race. Is espn messing with it?

[67 Nova Boy]

ESPN2 is where it is...you can go on ESPN3 to watch on Fridays on your computer. It always comes on late at night after the race...never during.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[69hurstSC]

Dave loaded her on the trailer this weekend with an .007 light. He's a beast on the tree.

[67 Nova Boy]

And Erica had a .037 light and lost by .0003...that's less then one inch. That was her worst light all weekend. Dave knew he had to plow the tree down to beat her. If she would have had a .036 light then it would be different ending.

Dave is very good on the tree for sure and one hell of a driver/crew chief. He now does his own car. No one was gonna beat the king of the mountain! Brutus is the man at the Mopar mile high nationals.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[L78racer]

Enders-Stevens To Miss Western Swing Races? Sign Of A Bigger Problem
http://www.dragzine.com/news/enders-stevens-miss-western-swing-races-sign-bigger-problem/

[67 Nova Boy]

He don't have a clue what's going on....this was set up since the start of the season that they were only going to run enough races to get into the count down. She might still be leading the points after two races in the western swing but will be back for the last two before the count down of 6 races. This is good for the team to do this and work on things that help her in the count down.

http://geigermediaglobal.com/pro-stock-points-leader-enders-stevens-skip-sonoma-seattle-races/

[69hurstSC]

Well, if they struggle after the layoff you know what people will be saying.

[67 Nova Boy]

Here come Richie to Indy!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

http://instagram.com/p/sMAoiAPLMF/

[69hurstSC]

Connolly loads her up again. Totally bummed for the guy, he should have won Indy.

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69hurstSC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Connolly loads her up again. Totally bummed for the guy, he should have won Indy. </div></div>

He will be in a top fuel car next year...he will do well.

Erica is learning this year...first year with new team. Pull it together for the count down girl!

Jason Line is on fire right now so we see what happens next race.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

Didn't that Summit car get beat in the final?

[67 Nova Boy]

Not the final...the semi final. Final was Shane Gray and Dave Connley with Shane taking the US Nationals.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[69hurstSC]

Connelly's car &quot;shut off&quot;.

[67 Nova Boy]

Funny how that happens when your teammate is in the other lane....and dad owns the car your driving. Just saying <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[69hurstSC]

Agreed. Connolly killed him on the tree just to show him who would have won.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Funny how that happens when your teammate is in the other lane....and dad owns the car your driving. Just saying <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/bs.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy </div></div>

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I'm not following, what's the back story between S Gray and Dave's dad owning his car????

[67 Nova Boy]

Not Dave' dad...Shane's dad John Gray and he will be driving a pro stock car soon so they say on TV.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I see, politics.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

This past Saturday at Maple Grove...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2890_zpsb9bfb060.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2890_zpsb9bfb060.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2894_zps4ef51ced.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2894_zps4ef51ced.jpg.html)

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2896_zps54e0a3fa.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2896_zps54e0a3fa.jpg.html)


Signing for my boys...
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2840_zpsda9f6a58.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2840_zpsda9f6a58.jpg.html)

Mr Erica...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2843_zps02e25dd9.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2843_zps02e25dd9.jpg.html)

Don't forget about Lovely Leah...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2860_zps4acbe1c5.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2860_zps4acbe1c5.jpg.html)

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica won at Vegas!!!!!!!!!! Sweep for the year and now is the Pro stock points leader by 17 with one race to go in Pamona.

Go Erica!!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Great race to watch! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif We are big Erica fans, and would love to see her win the Championship.

[John Brown]

Her name may as well be Erica Enders-Stevens-Force the way her mouth runs in the post race interviews.

[ds1]

Can't stand her because of her MOUTH. She is a good driver but her attitude overshadows her ability for me.

[earntaz]

It's got to be the epinephrine/adrenalin -- sometimes coming down from a high (like racing. etc.) will cause the brain to go into overdrive ...

On the other hand -- she just flat kicked their tail ends ...

[Salvatore]

Come on!
First she IS a women.
second she is excited.
third like JF she has to promote NHRA and the Sponsors.
Fourth she is a real good driver!

She also maybe the one person that could save Pro Stock drag racing.

[67 Nova Boy]

Listen to her talk some time...she doesn't do the &quot;UM or so ah&quot; all the time like some drivers. She's smart and talented.

Yes...she talks up her sponcers/God and ALL that help her get to where she is today. Any racer remembers what it's like

to be hungry and fighting for money so let it out every time they get on film. I see her at the track and she is the nicest

person and signs millions of autograph just like most racers do as the appreciate the fans being there. Pro stock is a

declining sport and they need all the help they can get. You can hate her {She like hatters!} or love her but she is doing

well for a first year new team. Ever try to get an autograph from Warren Johnson? Good luck!!

Lets hear who every one likes...Pro stock...Top Fuel...Funny car or Pro stock bike.

Dave
67 Nova Boy
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-8651-17898-img_1766.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-8651-17899-img_1767.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-8651-17900-img_1768.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/11/full-8651-17901-img_1770.jpg

[earntaz]

Absolutely -- I thought the Grump was going to start throwing wrenches at folks at one race. On the other hand, Bill Helscher (sorry for the spelling) got down and pointed things out as to how to make the suspension work better on my 70 Z-28.

[ds1]

I knew I would ruffle some feathers. It started for me years ago when she got in a staging dual with someone and then proceeded to run her mouth. So I do not have time for her. I like Force but fast forward is great for when they stick a microphone in front of him. I acknowledge she is a good driver, no doubt. The teams record speaks for itself. She will not save Pro Stock. It has become for the rich to play. And Nascar ruined itself years ago with to many rules and calling it a Family sport. It came out of running moonshine. To much political correctness.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Erica has been great with the fans at Maple Grove, always talks to my kids and asks them how their season is going....

2014:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2840_zpsda9f6a58.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2840_zpsda9f6a58.jpg.html)


Same for Leah...

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h68/aacorp/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2860_zps4acbe1c5.jpg (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/aacorp/media/2014%20NHRA%20Nationals/IMG_2860_zps4acbe1c5.jpg.html)

Actually, most all of the drivers have been nothing short of excellent when interacting with us, it's one way that drag racing is different than other motorsports like Nascar or F1.

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica wins the prostock Championship!!!!!!!! Go Erica

Final round pair was first and second place teams...Erica Enders Stevens and Jason Line. Jason goes RED first at -.011 to Erica's -.002 with the lessor RED light gets the win {6th of the year} and the Championship! First in history!!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[ORIGLS6]

I'm happy for Erica and their team and kudos to Jason for his respectful comments the entire day.

At least the P/S competition was more believable than the F/C double throw-down by DSR! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

So very happy for Erica <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif What a great semi final round with double .000 reaction times! Wow!!

[earntaz]

Now that was close racing ... !!!

[69hurstSC]

Agreed, that semi battle was one for the ages!

[67 Nova Boy]

http://www.ericaendersracing.com/2014/11...hra-finals-win/ (http://www.ericaendersracing.com/2014/11/16/enders-stevens-crowned-2014-pro-stock-champion-after-nhra-finals-win/)

[Damien]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm happy for Erica and their team and kudos to Jason for his respectful comments the entire day.

At least the P/S competition was more believable than the F/C double throw-down by DSR! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif </div></div>

Agree 100%. Erica and her team had the best car for most of the year and deserve the win. She is great with the fans as well. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif Don Schumacher on the other hand has repeatedly made the point that they race heads up regardless of the situation, as a dig on JFR, when clearly that was not the case on the weekend. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

[Dave Rifkin]

And to think she missed a few races during the season. Her previous team must have really messed her up because she has repeatedly referred to how they didn't have her back or provide the support she needed.

Good to see her win; she had a dominant car this year.

[Day2_69Z]

7.494
7.494
7.494 .000
&amp;
7.48 for the Win....
All Jason could do seeing the semifinal was shake his head , smile and know She had Him Covered in ET &amp; RT.....just like the rest of us who watched it.
That final for all the Marbles was probably the best Pro Stock Final I ever witnessed....
Her run through Eliminations was probally the Single Most consistent ever in a Pro Class event....can anyone confirm the stats ?
What a way to Win !

Damn

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Day2_69Z</div><div class="ubbcode-body">7.494
7.494
7.494 .000
&amp;
7.48 for the Win....
All Jason could do seeing the semifinal was shake his head , smile and know She had Him Covered in ET &amp; RT.....just like the rest of us who watched it.
That final for all the Marbles was probably the best Pro Stock Final I ever witnessed....
Her run through Eliminations was probally the Single Most consistent ever in a Pro Class event....can anyone confirm the stats ?
What a way to Win !

Damn </div></div>

Those times are a second off....6.48 with a -.002 light to Jasons -.011 light

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Day2_69Z]

Oops....

6.494
6.494
6.494 .000 light

6.48. -.002
for the win......

Jason is still shaking his head &amp; Not smiling....

thanks Nova Boy....I was only 15 years late on the &quot;tree&quot;.
I guess my reaction times aren't as good as a girl's after all.

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica has stepped up her game on the tree! She new it was getting her on the line and lost rounds due to this so she is

leathal now!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[69hurstSC]

Though she won't admit it, some of the teams success and her personal success with improved RT's are a result of Dave Connolly being her CC last year. Look at what Dave has done for Gray Motorsports.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Erica has stepped up her game on the tree! She new it was getting her on the line and lost rounds due to this so she is

leathal now!

Dave
67 Nova Boy </div></div>

[67 Nova Boy]

http://youtu.be/mn9i0OI_vlU

Awards red carpet.. Erica Enders

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Agree on the Dave Connolly comment, he is/was a very good influence on Erica (from the bleacher seats). To see a double .000 R/T in the semi's, and then have Erica win.... Benjamin and I were literally clapping out of enjoyment, that's good racing! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Agree on the Dave Connolly comment, he is/was a very good influence on Erica (from the bleacher seats). To see a double .000 R/T in the semi's, and then have Erica win.... Benjamin and I were literally clapping out of enjoyment, that's good racing! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif</div></div>

I've only been watching and participating in drag racing for a short period of time (since the early 60's) and have never scene both racers click off .000 at the same time. AWESOME!!

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica's award speech...long of course

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqM4IB2f0fU

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Agree on the Dave Connolly comment, he is/was a very good influence on Erica (from the bleacher seats). To see a double .000 R/T in the semi's, and then have Erica win.... Benjamin and I were literally clapping out of enjoyment, that's good racing! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif</div></div>

I've only been watching and participating in drag racing for a short period of time (since the early 60's) and have never scene both racers click off .000 at the same time. AWESOME!! </div></div>

seen -- damn key board

[67 Nova Boy]

http://instagram.com/p/vz1BYVIhYU/

Enders sisters... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Billohio]

I noticed the sister earlier in the year, very pretty. They don't look much alike

[CamarosRus]

Curious to learn/read about ELITE's eng program vs Cagnazzi vs ???
WHO is the ELITE eng GURU ?? What does Nick Fieri (sp?) do ??

Are they all using the same CFE heads ?? Does anybody in Pro Stock use SLAWKO heads
as does Bob Book in Comp engines ??

How is it that the racing can be so close in ET but yet ELITE had 1 MPH edge at Pomona.

[Salvatore]

1 MP equals more HP Chuck. Elite could have 8-10 more HP then the rest. maybe the clutch set-up?

[67 Nova Boy]

Engine Guru's at Elite Motorsports is Nick Ferri &amp; Jake Hairston and yes...they are using CFE on their 500 CI GM

Horse power is 1400+ at 10,000 red line. Rick and Ricky Jones of RJC have the chassis set up well to gain that ONE MPH

difference. Erica holds the World Speed record at 215.55 and the World ET record ant 6.464 so they have Big Red running and

set-up well. Oh.. and Erica can drive that beast! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

Oh.. and Erica can drive that beast!

Now that is an understatement -- your aim is dead on!!

[CamarosRus]

All the Erica fans seen her dress attire.............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn9i0OI_vlU&amp;feature=youtu.be

This is certainly a different look after only ever seeing her in driving suits.

[67 Nova Boy]

She cleans up well!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

SWEET!!

[earntaz]

Also, with curves like that I'll bet she'd have no problems on a road course ... LOL

[Day2_69Z]

Ummmm, I beg to differ.. she would be thee &quot;road course&quot;
Her driving a road course would be impaired by her chest belts as close as they sit up tight on top of the wheel..
As a co-driver leaning and rolling into the turns is why we guys drive with tilt wheels..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

http://www.dragillustrated-digital.com/dragillustrated/december_2014_-_issue_94#pg80

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica just won the K&amp;N challenge again! Two years in a row. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif Another $50,000 in Richards pocket!!! Go Erica!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/04/full-8651-24422-ccwaruqweaaut52.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/04/full-8651-24423-ccwekfkuiaadhwl.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/04/full-8651-24424-ccu5l7dugaalbiv.jpg

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oytgvViiwdA

[earntaz]

That little gal can flat drive a Pro Stocker !!

[67 Nova Boy]

That gal is in the final again with Vincent Nobile...same two as the K&amp;N challenge... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Hoping for the double up and a chance to win $100,000 total for the week end sweep. Go Erica go!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

Double double for Erica!! Won the K&amp;N Challenge yesterday and just won the event to double up for $100,00 week end sweep!

Two years running for the double up...Go Erica! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Las Vegas is her town.. she won the fall event last year as well on her way to the championship. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

She was lucky! Plus the &quot;boys&quot; let her win,
Its good for the Sport!

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

You're trippin Sammy, there is not a Pro Stocker in the field that is going 'let her win'! Oh, and since when is a holeshot win lucky?!?!?!? You've spent too much time in the sun this weekend my friend! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[earntaz]

Interview with Anderson after he was &quot;treed&quot; by Erica. &quot;So Greg, did you let Erica win -- because it is good for NHRA&quot;??? His response -- &quot;Bull-$hit ... !@!@#$%$#!&quot;

[67 Nova Boy]

Sam....she whip your butt too! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r1Yv8fqGc0

Sam...let Erica show you how a girl drives a Pro Stocker! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

Those guys were checking out her sister on the starting line and could not let the clutch out!
Plus I heard a rumor the Starter shut her red lite off.

[earntaz]

Wow -- that explains it!!! LOL

[BJCHEV396]

And Force sure looks good with a bowtie on his fire suit!

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Those guys were checking out her sister on the starting line and could not let the clutch out!
Plus I heard a rumor the Starter shut her red lite off. </div></div>


Somebody's gettin' grumpy and needs a nap!

[Salvatore]

I always need a nap DC.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

And monkeys are gonna fly outta Tom Williams....

[ORIGLS6]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica just won at her home state...Texas! Two Wally's in a row with the K&amp;N challenge!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

I heard she gotta away with a little nitros this week in her home state.

[67 Nova Boy]

Nah...she had some &quot;Lupe Tortilla&quot; in the tank! Average re-action time was .017 The girl knows Prostock!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

Erica -- AGAIN!!!

[Chevyfever]

That gal can drive!

[Damien]

Great job again driving, plus the crew did an engine change in 11 minutes to make the semis! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Nes8WF...33-001a11c17180 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Nes8WFle8&amp;feature=iv&amp;src_vid=qpvc73ekOy0 &amp;annotation_id=551f8877-0000-216e-8633-001a11c17180)

Hey Sam...see the &quot;Wheels up&quot; action going on <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

A good Christian women. Hard working and a great driver!

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A good Christian women. Hard working and a great driver! </div></div>

Who are you and what have you done with Sam? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

I think Sam has been abducted by aliens! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

Stop pickin on me!

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stop pickin on me! </div></div>

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif Ain't likely to happen Sammy. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

New track speed and ET record at Topeka Kansas 6.515 / 211.43

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cClBD_95CZ4

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

FAST!

[earntaz]

Fast women are not all bad!

[earntaz]

I wonder if Greg Anderson is getting tired of Erica? She got him again!

[67 Nova Boy]

Greg got her last week at Atlanta in the semis so a little payback. Greg is a great competitor and will win more before he

hangs up the suite but....Erica prevailed this weekend at Topeka Kansas from being the number one qualifier to the winners

circle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6XRADuBai4

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVjqc7KvmA

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13126645

Erica Enders wins the 2015 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals! Back to back on fathers day! 4 wins this year and did it from the no.1 spot as well. Go Erica! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[bbbentley]

Yea!! I watched it too. Only 2 away from tie-ing Cha-Cha's record, I understand. Hurray Erica!!

[earntaz]

Yee Haw -- you go girl!

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica at the Espy's...she was up for the best driver award for 2014.

Kevin Harvick won!

http://horsepowerandheels.com/erica-enders-on-the-red-carpet/

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[BJCHEV396]

Better Harvick then Lewis Hamilton.

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica Enders just won the US Nationals at Indy!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif That is #6 wins this year and she also clinches the #1

spot in the countdown to the championship. Go Erica! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Damien</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78racer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i see the chute lever deploy without her touching it. is there a button on the steering wheel to do it remotely? is this something new? </div></div>

A lot of the chutes these days are air activatied and are deployed by a button on the steering wheel as you saw. Always preferred a lever and cable manually activated myself. Not much fun when someone forgets to turn the bottle on <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif</div></div>

In fact, after the last run you could see Erica shutting off the bottle(s) to her right.

[Salvatore]

That is what I keep tellin Dave Craig. haa

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPHTBZYsc_E&amp;feature=youtu.be

Just for you Sam....watch her steer that car to the right after it launches hard left.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

Ya' wanna' bet Anderson has an Erika doll with needles poked into it?? ... TAZ

[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPHTBZYsc_E&amp;feature=youtu.be

Just for you Sam....watch her steer that car to the right after it launches hard left.

Dave
67 Nova Boy</div></div>

She is a good driver. She practices that move when the juice kicks in!
Next year will be a new horizon for Pro Stock.

[67 Nova Boy]

Oh Sam.....Guess who just won at ZMax Drag Way? Yep!!!!!! Erica just won the first of 6 races in the countdown.

It's not fair to mess with Erica! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif She wants that Championship again Sam! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

EE beat @vincent154 on a holeshot!! She runs 6.581 at 210.97 mph for her 7th win of the season and 19th of her stellar career. She just surpassed Shirley Muldowney with 19 wins.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[foster]

Erica makes it look pretty easy these days pro stock has come a long way!

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e0MFLlkq1I&amp;feature=youtu.be

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

http://geigermediaglobal.com/transportat...p-erica-enders/ (http://geigermediaglobal.com/transportation-impact-announces-support-of-surging-pro-stock-champ-erica-enders/)

Erica gets a new sponsor for the countdown and the future.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

http://geigermediaglobal.com/pro-stock-c...e-on-wednesday/ (http://geigermediaglobal.com/pro-stock-champ-erica-enders-to-appear-on-jay-lenos-garage-on-wednesday/)

Watch Erica on Jay Leno's garage tonight at 10PM Eastern time on CNBC...she teaches Jay how to drag race. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

How do you like Erica's NEW firesuit? 3 races left with Erica having a 73 point lead {3 1/2 round lead}

Dave
67 Nova Boy

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/10/full-8651-33276-ericas_pink_suit.png

[68l30]

I hear her and Elite are running a Mopar next year....a few more teams shaken up with Pro Stock sponsors!

BIG

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica just won #20 of her career and 8th of the year passing Angelle Sampey for most wins in a single season.

Two races left for the Championship...

Points lead now at 154!


PRO STOCK
1. Erica Enders, New Orleans, Racing in Red Chevy Camaro (8) 2501
2. Greg Anderson, Mooresville, N.C., Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro (4) 2347
3. Chris McGaha, Odessa, Texas, Harlow Sammons of Odessa Chevy Camaro (3) 2335
4. Allen Johnson, Greeneville, Tenn., Team Mopar Dodge Dart (1) 2299
5. Drew Skillman, Bargersville, Ind., Ray Skillman Chevy Chevy Camaro (1) 2298
6. Larry Morgan, Newark, Ohio, FireAde Chevy Camaro (2) 2292
7. Jason Line, Mooresville, N.C., Summit Racing Equipment Chevy Camaro (2) 2240
8t. Jonathan Gray, Artesia, N.M., Gray Manufacturing Chevy Camaro 2220
8t. Vincent Nobile, Dix Hills, N.Y., Mountain View Tire Chevy Camaro 2220
10. Shane Gray, Mooresville, N.C., Gray Motorsports Chevy Camaro 2183

[earntaz]

All she has to do is show up at the last two races. TAZ

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP2hpb3ZWaE

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica just won her second championship in a row! Go Erica!!! She still has two more rounds to run for the wally at Vegas.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

EE cut a perfect .000 light and then runs 6.595 seconds at 208.97 mph to beat Bo Butner in the #ToyotaNats final! #NHRA...clinch the championship and that makes 23 unbeaten rounds at the Las Vegas strip in two years with the win today making that the 9th of the year and the 21st of her career. Girl on fire!!

Next year will be different with Holley Fuel injection and the 10,500 rev and no hood scoop...should be fun!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

Na, the good teams will have it covered. No worries.

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_1rtd1nrz4

[L78racer]

a little off topic- Tony Pedregon in the Fox booth..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb2Z2N4k2T0

[Damien]

Hmm..big shoes to fill! Hopefully he can grow into the role the same way Mike Dunn did. Going to be interesting.
Also, well done to Erica. Whilst they didn't always have the best car, she was by far the best driver this year and a deserving champion.

[Xplantdad]

ESPN out....Fox Sports 1 in...without Mike Dunn (Came as a surprise to him). Will be interesting to see how it plays out....

[68l30]

I've always enjoied listening to Mike......been a long time. I wish him the best.

BIG

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78racer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a little off topic- Tony Pedregon in the Fox booth..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb2Z2N4k2T0 </div></div>

Didn't see that coming! Still a Mike Dunn fan and hope they bring him back in some way if not to back where he belongs!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

A Mopar for Erica next year??

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A Mopar for Erica next year?? </div></div>

No!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[68l30]

I really hope not, but.....I hardly get my way <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

BIG

[Salvatore]

I heard her and Jeggie.

[ORIGLS6]

NHRA has made some bad decisions the past few years and it appears (to me) that they're still on that same track.

Personal opinions:
1. Love Erica; never was a fan of Jeg. Nobile &amp; Skilman would be good team mates. Jeg is probably bringing sponsorship $$ and will try to steal the show. (Ego)

2. I'm so old I've watched Mike Dunn his entire career. He LIVES drag racing. Tony will probably be good in the booth but Mike Dunn has more charisma and I think probably has more respect overall with the fans and the competitors.

3. IHRA is expanding. I hope they give NHRA the slap-in-the-face they need.

[Salvatore]

Like your opinions.
You have been a drag racer all your life and not just a car show guy which I like.
You have probably witnessed &quot;soup to nuts&quot; all of Fred Gibbs racing career along with Harrell and many other Midwest racers.

YOU should be in the booth ORIGLS6 and Howie your back-up! YEAAA!

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I heard her and Jeggie. </div></div>

Erica...Drew Skillman...Jeg Caughlin and Vincent Nobile all in the Chevrolet Camaro SS.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Like your opinions.
You have been a drag racer all your life and not just a car show guy which I like.
You have probably witnessed &quot;soup to nuts&quot; all of Fred Gibbs racing career along with Harrell and many other Midwest racers.

YOU should be in the booth ORIGLS6 and Howie your back-up! YEAAA!
</div></div>

X2!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[L78racer]

IMO Dunn was good in knowledge for the fuel cars AND pro stock.
i thought i read on moparts that Dodge was pulling out?
on last sunday's race coverage they were talking about uncertainty in Roy and Alan Johnson future..

[68l30]

I'm looking forward to the IHRA next year. Our home town track, Dragway 42, is scheduled to open next year. Massive reconstruction and dollars spent....Bet they know something???

BIG

[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I heard her and Jeggie. </div></div>

Erica...Drew Skillman...Jeg Caughlin and Vincent Nobile all in the Chevrolet Camaro SS.

Dave
67 Nova Boy</div></div>

Skillman and Butner in Chevies.
Erica and Jeggie in Mopars.

[ORIGLS6]

Maybe the NHRA will certify electric cars in P/S and everyone will be campaigning Teslas!

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe the NHRA will certify electric cars in P/S and everyone will be campaigning Teslas!</div></div>

OMG! Don't give them that idea ... if they see $$ signs, they may try that ... TAZ

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">NHRA has made some bad decisions the past few years and it appears (to me) that they're still on that same track.

Personal opinions:
1. Love Erica; never was a fan of Jeg. Nobile &amp; Skilman would be good team mates. Jeg is probably bringing sponsorship $$ and will try to steal the show. (Ego)

2. I'm so old I've watched Mike Dunn his entire career. He LIVES drag racing. Tony will probably be good in the booth but Mike Dunn has more charisma and I think probably has more respect overall with the fans and the competitors.

3. IHRA is expanding. I hope they give NHRA the slap-in-the-face they need. </div></div>

Wisdom! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

2015 Awards banquet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PW6OL1bL0U&amp;app=desktop#action=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtoF1mVx-sA

[earntaz]

She really cleans up nice ... TAZ

[67 Nova Boy]

Oh No!!!!!!!!!!! MOPAR!!!!!!!! Say it ain't so Erica!!!!

New Pro Stock pictures for 2016

AJ must be out for this year??

Dave
67 Nova Boyhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/12/full-8651-35963-cvvdtb_veaaxwj0.jpg

[Salvatore]

What did I tell ya NovaBoy.

AJ got hosed!!!

[67 Nova Boy]

AJ got hosed is right &amp; lost the sponsor as well! Well...new postcards will be coming for Erica to add to my collection. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[earntaz]

Have to admit they look pretty good without the mail box on the hood ...

[67 Nova Boy]

http://www.nhra.com/story/2015/12/2/2016-tv/

The new team without Mike Dunn <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

Dave Rieff is great but will miss Mike!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/12/full-8651-35977-cvplv4wuaaawpwb.jpg

[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">AJ got hosed is right &amp; lost the sponsor as well! Well...new postcards will be coming for Erica to add to my collection. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy </div></div>

NO AUTOGRAPHS ON A MOPAR CARD NovaBoy! may have to start calling you 2016 DartBoy.

[67 Nova Boy]

Pffffffffffft!

I will follow her where ever she goes...even to the DARK side! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

That big 'M&quot; on the side of the car is well..... hard to look at!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

Erica's new ride for 2016! New pictures just released!!!!!!

Dart (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-37566-9f1d69e1_b60d_4bed_a9eb_a11c64)

Dart (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-37564-19e26d28_c2a2_470b_a23b_466af7)

Dart (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-37565-cee23fb6_bd9e_4aae_b001_49dcc2)

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I like the flat hoods on the Pro Stock cars.

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the flat hoods on the Pro Stock cars. </div></div>

It's an improvement but the cars still look like some kind of giant inflatable you'd see in a yard around Christmas time.

[Dave Rifkin]

I like the flat hoods too but, why does the rear of her new car look like Big Foot drove over it? The rear seems to sag way low and looks very odd. I'm sure it's for aerodynamic reasons but, c'mon at least let the cars resemble the factory offering.

[Billohio]

I dont like the back end either. Not sure if its the color change or are darts 4 doors and a 2 door version look weird?

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the flat hoods on the Pro Stock cars. </div></div>

It's an improvement but the cars still look like some kind of giant inflatable you'd see in a yard around Christmas time. </div></div>

That's a really good description, Dennis!

[Salvatore]

Not long till their demise but that is just my opinion. Its a non relatable class anymore it seems.

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not long till their demise but that is just my opinion. Its a non relatable class anymore it seems. </div></div>

Sammy...is there a DARK cloud following you around? Such a doggie downer!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Let my girl have her 15 minutes of fame Sammy! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

She has/had her fame. The number 1 is on her window Lansdale NovaBoy. When PS goes away she will go to TF just like Dave Connolly.
No worries 67!

BTW, those new cars look horrible. Mize well go to Pro Mod. At least you can look at the blowers!

[67 Nova Boy]

Yea...they do look like a bad day at the chassis shop! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

No T/F for her...she will go F/G as that is where she got her NHRA license. Wonder who the 3 signatures were to get the license? Was Shirley and Angelle 1 &amp; 2 of them??

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-38330-czvnkalwyaa_awn.jpg

To help you find what channel Fox is on your provider...will try and get the times when they will be on.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Plowman]

Good job on that.

[Salvatore]

Now ya just have to find somebody to watch it!

[67 Nova Boy]

New team shirts &amp; Erica's new ride!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-38383-new_car.png
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-38384-ericas_new_shirt.png
Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

Mopar to ya! Really they are odd looking cars. At least the hood scoops did not make them look so long.

[Dave Rifkin]

The cars all look the same; I enjoy watching the races but, I really wish the cars looked more like...................cars.

[earntaz]

X2 <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Rifkin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The cars all look the same; I enjoy watching the races but, I really wish the cars looked more like...................cars. </div></div>

Correct Dave, that is why NHRA made the manufactures put the names of the cars on the windshields.
Shame it had to come to that.
Been following this sport for 50 years, not crazy in the direction it has taken but hey, it's progress I guess.

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dave Rifkin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The cars all look the same; I enjoy watching the races but, I really wish the cars looked more like...................cars. </div></div>

Jelly bean W/wheels -- they could haul out the old Ford Taurus now (jelly bean W/wheels) and look the same ... newer version of the &quot;Tijuana Taxi&quot; ... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

Ok...my girl is testing now!

https://www.facebook.com/EFI101/videos/10156542601665441/

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-38446-caasnztwcaahhdp.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-38447-cabln1wuyaavwa7.jpg

[67 Nova Boy]

http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d6cbfdfe64049901749ff12e8&amp;id=235dad9f0a

So...he's back!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

Summit boys at work...video

http://www.onallcylinders.com/2016/01/21...es-and-testing/ (http://www.onallcylinders.com/2016/01/21/greg-anderson-and-jason-share-thoughts-on-pro-stock-changes-and-testing/)

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/01/full-8651-38451-summit_boys.jpg

[67 Nova Boy]

Smack talking from Antron Brown..John Force &amp; Tony Pedrongon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NADdKv0N7o&amp;feature=youtu.be

[Salvatore]

real good info Dave. Thanks!

[CamarosRus]

I'm fortunate to be on the crew of one of the best COMPETITION Eliminator cars in the country (#4 last year/ Division 6 winner again)....Hancock &amp; Lane/JEFF LANE. Jeff runs a Super Modified COBALT and his son Cody runs a SS/BS Cavalier.

Will be interesting too see what if anything FOX does with the Sportsman side of NHRA....
NHRA does next to nothing for its sportman racers. The $$$ payout has stayed pretty much the same
for YEARS!!! while the investment in a competitive car has escalated past belief....

See my short videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypGvfjxhTPlf6B8PG-reIA

[Salvatore]

That is correct Chuck!

[67 Nova Boy]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-8651-38489-10_days.png

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.holley.com/blog/post/erica_e...t_test_session/ (https://www.holley.com/blog/post/erica_enders_stevens_impressed_with_holley_efi_in_ first_test_session/)

[EZ Nova]

I don't know your background, but is there some connection between you and Erica?? Wife, daughter, cousins????

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: EZ Nova</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't know your background, but is there some connection between you and Erica?? Wife, daughter, cousins???? </div></div>

No family connection to Erica...she knows I put this out there for her and talk to her when I see her at the track. I collect Erica's postcards so she signs them and I give her jr Dragster news letters in return. I talk to her sister sometimes and also have her sign things for me.

This is when she was 8 or 9 just starting out back in Texas.

Dave
67 Nova Boy
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/busbymoran/7acb4c07-3772-4eac-bd97-70185874bf76_zpsoit3ylnc.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/busbymoran/media/7acb4c07-3772-4eac-bd97-70185874bf76_zpsoit3ylnc.jpg.html)

[Salvatore]

he is her PR man on the Site!

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">he is her PR man on the Site!</div></div>

Can you blame him? She cleans up real good!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-10261-38767-erica.jpg

[67 Nova Boy]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-8651-38887-3_days.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-8651-38888-10409636_783895755041695_41248

[earntaz]

I think that is what irritates the hell out of Greg Anderson – he’s a hell of a driver but not nearly as cute as Erica.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.facebook.com/mopar/videos/vb.167943056553026/1264898963524091/?type=2&amp;theater

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Salvatore]

what are you doing on FaceBook Novaboy?

[67 Nova Boy]

I'm not on facebook...just where this vid was posted by the 2X champ!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

Set-up the DVR!!! Starts tomorrow...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0sn5xBSe5A


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-8651-39072-set_up_the_dvr.png
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-8651-39073-tune_in.png


The weather (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/02/full-8651-39074-the_weather_for_the_weekend.pn)

[Salvatore]

we should have gone out there NovaBoy! We be a nice little vaca.

[Craig_Maiorana]

I'm heading out Saturday to try and catch up with &quot;Jungle&quot; Clare Sanders and try and get some of my die casts signed

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Craig_Maiorana</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm heading out Saturday to try and catch up with &quot;Jungle&quot; Clare Sanders and try and get some of my die casts signed </div></div>

Don't forget to take pictures!!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">we should have gone out there NovaBoy! We be a nice little vaca. </div></div>

Yup...we show them a thing or two!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Craig_Maiorana]

HAHA .. There isn't a car event that I go to when I don't take pictures... I just haven't set up photobucket yet so I haven't put any photos on here. My FB is loaded

[67 Nova Boy]

Just one good close up of my girl would be nice! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy