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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2018, 05:26:32 PM »
   It has been a while since Nolan White has past, Al teauge has retired and Burkland has put his efforts on 'hold'. The much anticipated Herbert car never materialized and other beautiful builds that looked promising never returned for what ever reason. The course is too short for Target 550 and so on. My comment was an, I love competition statement, nothing more. Poteet is the coolest guy in the world. Spends his money on the last great motor sport of REASON. Could afford a voice coach to speak "Boston" and be hobnobbing with the elitists of the world. But NO he hangs with low lifes (BV racers) and has even talked with a regular guy like me (some times I get irregular)  I'm just keeping it all about racing and going fast. I would love to see Danny post some big numbers. I looked at that car and the frontal shot of it and it reminded me of a something I have believed since I saw the car at the Grand National Roadster Show. It is the most aero streamliner ever built. Good on ya Mickey!!

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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2018, 07:28:47 PM »
I understand he's managed to make a living out of sponsorship $$ for a while now but you can donate if you want. He actually had the Hot Rod trophy in the bag at Speed Week & then went over & mouthed off to George who was done for the meet. Apparently that didn't sit too well with George so he rolled "Goldie" out & made some more runs to correct that.
  I'm the extreme underdog in the big streamliner world, going it alone out of my own shallow pocket in a short shed in Idaho. I have a lot more respect for cubic Dollars than I will ever have for arrogance.
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Danny

I don’t come to this site often anymore the Valerie crash has caught my attention lately. Petty comments like these really irk me. I don’t know you and have never met you but from what I have read you struggled for years financially finishing the car you and your dad started and finally were able to drop it on the ground and go very fast. The person that wrote this post just seems envious and pathetic with his poor me I am working in a shed and struggling self-pity.  I know Mike Cook has been talking to you and hope you can find a way to join us in Bolivia.     

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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2018, 09:38:40 PM »
   It has been a while since Nolan White has past, Al teauge has retired and Burkland has put his efforts on 'hold'. The much anticipated Herbert car never materialized and other beautiful builds that looked promising never returned for what ever reason.....

Was this the Herbert streamliner? It was at Bonneville in 2009 for Speed Week.

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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2018, 11:19:29 PM »
Neil, that pic is of the former Maro Special, built by Tom Hanna for Bobby Moore. Now owned by Jim Knapp of San Diego and currently being prepped @ Maxwell industries (same shop Poteet uses)  in Oxnard for the upcoming Bolivia meet!
The Herbert & Steen car made its first appearance in the late 1980s and returned infrequently for a few years. It was a huge 'liner with four big block Chevy engines. Made one pass in the low 300 range but never "qualified."


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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2018, 11:50:01 PM »
Don't know any racer ('cept maybe George P) that couldn't use more of someone else's money  :-o :-o :-o
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Racing is one of the few places where a true free market conservative becomes a socialist by having a strong willingness to spend other people's money. Ain't life a mystery?

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Well John, I got it... I guess some did not....

BTW, if anyone wants to send me sponsor money.... I'm definitely ready... Oh and I know Slim is always up for a little LR.com sponsor cash...
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George, let us know if you start a grassroots sponsorship for Danny, I'm in
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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2018, 11:59:08 PM »
I understand he's managed to make a living out of sponsorship $$ for a while now but you can donate if you want. He actually had the Hot Rod trophy in the bag at Speed Week & then went over & mouthed off to George who was done for the meet. Apparently that didn't sit too well with George so he rolled "Goldie" out & made some more runs to correct that.
  I'm the extreme underdog in the big streamliner world, going it alone out of my own shallow pocket in a short shed in Idaho. I have a lot more respect for cubic Dollars than I will ever have for arrogance.
  Sid.

Danny

I don’t come to this site often anymore the Valerie crash has caught my attention lately. Petty comments like these really irk me. I don’t know you and have never met you but from what I have read you struggled for years financially finishing the car you and your dad started and finally were able to drop it on the ground and go very fast. The person that wrote this post just seems envious and pathetic with his poor me I am working in a shed and struggling self-pity.  I know Mike Cook has been talking to you and hope you can find a way to join us in Bolivia.     

I didn't intend to pi$$ anybody off but since this forum is a place for information & opinions, you can have yours & I can have mine. My information had come from one of Georges crew but I'm sorry you found it so offensive!
You can read into my comment about my situation what you want but it was merely to point out that a big liner can still be built on a budget in somebodies shed like it was in past Al & Nolan years.
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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #21 on: March 28, 2018, 12:17:39 AM »
A big liner cannot be built in a shed, only a bike.  A barn is needed for the big four wheeled fella.

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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2018, 12:43:56 AM »
  I wasn't clear about the Herbert liner. Chet's deal was before my time.. I am referring to the Doug Herbert Ray Everham liner that was to be powered by two turbo Viper engines. They got pretty far along with help from noted NASCAR chassis guys and such. Then the hard part, the last 20% of the build that takes all the time and money. To bad about the negative remark's on Danny. That's the trouble with social media, they're out there forever. Good skill to have in this day and age, art of sincere apology and asking for forgiveness. Has served me well for 54 years. I will ask SSS to help with a fund for Danny as I was serious. He has the forum and intellect to handle it. He's a member of mensa and I graduated HS with a F+ grade point average. ( not quit true,actually D- but that sounds so NEGATIVE)  SSS, I have my pay Pal ready, lets help out. I think that car will run 450+      and I'd love to see it.

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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #23 on: March 28, 2018, 01:16:34 AM »
Welcome to this site Danny! I'm confident you'll eventually be posting good news here.
[I love the photo of your mom embracing you after the 2016 Bonneville record]

Sorry to say, you'll never be my #1 hero, though- Mickey earned that spot a long time ago (I watched him win Top Eliminator at the '62 Indy Nationals).

As for my signature line- your dad and Fritz were a huge help to my successes with his hemi heads.
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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2018, 08:08:25 AM »
   It has been a while since Nolan White has past, Al teauge has retired and Burkland has put his efforts on 'hold'. The much anticipated Herbert car never materialized and other beautiful builds that looked promising never returned for what ever reason.....

Was this the Herbert streamliner? It was at Bonneville in 2009 for Speed Week.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #25 on: March 28, 2018, 09:29:29 AM »
Some bits were built!
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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2018, 10:14:18 AM »
I understand he's managed to make a living out of sponsorship $$ for a while now but you can donate if you want. He actually had the Hot Rod trophy in the bag at Speed Week & then went over & mouthed off to George who was done for the meet. Apparently that didn't sit too well with George so he rolled "Goldie" out & made some more runs to correct that.
  I'm the extreme underdog in the big streamliner world, going it alone out of my own shallow pocket in a short shed in Idaho. I have a lot more respect for cubic Dollars than I will ever have for arrogance.
  Sid.


I think your description of Danny as arrogant didn't reflect the experience of others. And did not "sit well"
 
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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #27 on: March 28, 2018, 11:18:12 AM »
I don't know Danny, have only spoken with him briefly on a couple of occasions.  I think where a lot of people may get rubbed wrong,  is by the "idea" whoever may be pushing it is that Danny is a low budget little guy.  For the real little guys it is kinda a slap in the face.  

While I don't pretend to know Danny's finances,  A guy who is given/inherited or had a high level car paid for by others is not a little guy regardless of your personal budget.  When you start with a famous father who's name is such a big deal it opens a ton of doors in every way.  Especially sponsorship.  your not a little guy.    You have an instant fan base that supports you in every way,   possibly free labor,  free transport for your trailer,  fuel, tires... the list goes on and on.  People going to bat trying to fund your trip to Bolivia.  Your not a little guy.   Something a  real "little" guy is not likely to get.

I have said it before on this site.  I am never going to complain about money or someone elses resources,  I am choosing to try and compete at a very high level.  Money typical wins in any high level racing.  I can just try to do the best I can with my personal resources.  But lets be clear I don't feel that the Challenger OPERATION can claim to be a little underdog.  And when anybody claims otherwise they lose a little something in my eyes.  This is just a personal opinion.  

I hope Danny does well and can accomplish his personal goals whatever they may be.  But give credit where it is due and don't idolize someone for the wrong reasons.  He has still had to make a lot of effort to get that car to where it is today.  I certainly am not trying to take that away

Anybody who can go over 400 has my respect,  Anybody who can do it on their own has more of my respect.  

 
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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2018, 11:36:33 AM »
Neil, that pic is of the former Maro Special, built by Tom Hanna for Bobby Moore. Now owned by Jim Knapp of San Diego and currently being prepped @ Maxwell industries (same shop Poteet uses)  in Oxnard for the upcoming Bolivia meet!
The Herbert & Steen car made its first appearance in the late 1980s and returned infrequently for a few years. It was a huge 'liner with four big block Chevy engines. Made one pass in the low 300 range but never "qualified."


Willi

Thanks for clarifying that, Willi. I knew that the body was built by Tom Hanna but I did not know who owned it. The Hanna bodywork was beautiful but, to me, the overall cross-section looked a little too big. Frontal area may be its nemesis.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

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Re: Danny Thompson
« Reply #29 on: March 28, 2018, 02:29:13 PM »
Neil, that pic is of the former Maro Special, built by Tom Hanna for Bobby Moore. Now owned by Jim Knapp of San Diego and currently being prepped @ Maxwell industries (same shop Poteet uses)  in Oxnard for the upcoming Bolivia meet!
The Herbert & Steen car made its first appearance in the late 1980s and returned infrequently for a few years. It was a huge 'liner with four big block Chevy engines. Made one pass in the low 300 range but never "qualified."


Willi

Thanks for clarifying that, Willi. I knew that the body was built by Tom Hanna but I did not know who owned it. The Hanna bodywork was beautiful but, to me, the overall cross-section looked a little too big. Frontal area may be its nemesis.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Look at speed demon.  The actually cross section through the rear tires on that car is HUGE! but it has a nice shape.  The difference in aero drag on cars making over 2000 hp is so minor its almost not a factor.  Having a car that works and can stay on the gas makes a much bigger difference in top speed to me.