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Offline John Noonan

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Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« on: August 28, 2008, 04:35:24 PM »


Two time Bonneville record holder is going big..not only has her license she is going to a race..

Good luck to the fine young lady!!

Hope she can qualify and go a round, it will be tough.



http://www.nhra.com/content/news/31922.htm
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Offline Dean Los Angeles

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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2008, 04:44:23 PM »
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She has tested extensively this summer, running a best of 7.14, 186.14.

#16 qualifier was a 7.06 at the last race. A long way to go. I wish her luck.
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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2008, 05:25:08 PM »
Quote from: Dean Los Angeles on August 28, 2008, 04:44:23 PM
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She has tested extensively this summer, running a best of 7.14, 186.14.

#16 qualifier was a 7.06 at the last race. A long way to go. I wish her luck.

Yep, going to be tough however at least she is racing.. :-D

J
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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2008, 06:19:56 PM »
When did it become a "show" and not a "race"?????????????????????
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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2008, 06:29:12 PM »
Our boy Jr. Pippin has qualified in pro stock and went a round or two if i remember correctly.
Jr is a great guy and a fierce competitor. we wish Valerie lots of luck inn the big leagues!

I remember meeting Valierie at the 2005 Phoenix AHDRA racewhen she was running a turbo fat boy.
She has come a long way in a short time.

You go girl!!

Ps if Rob Schopf(sp) is tuning she will be in the hunt.

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Offline Dean Los Angeles

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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2008, 07:07:05 PM »
Hey Jason! Now that you have had a couple of days . . . How are you?
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Well, it used to be Los Angeles . . . 50 miles north of Fresno now.
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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2008, 07:43:01 PM »
Quote from: jimmy six on August 28, 2008, 06:19:56 PM
When did it become a "show" and not a "race"?????????????????????
The first time I went to a bracket race and heard the announcer say "The winner is the loser."
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Offline John Noonan

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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2008, 09:24:22 PM »
Quote from: jimmy six on August 28, 2008, 06:19:56 PM
When did it become a "show" and not a "race"?????????????????????

JD,

NHRA is about a "show" and while running the show they happen to have a race...NHRA like other orgs are entertainment...would you call drag racing a sport... :mrgreen:
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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2008, 10:39:18 PM »
Quote from: John Noonan on August 28, 2008, 05:25:08 PM
Quote from: Dean Los Angeles on August 28, 2008, 04:44:23 PM
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She has tested extensively this summer, running a best of 7.14, 186.14.

#16 qualifier was a 7.06 at the last race. A long way to go. I wish her luck.

Yep, going to be tough however at least she is racing.. :-D

J

She's been Blownin up stuff all year Long and Finally got her NHRA PSB License after ? Tries,but she is very kind :wink:,but it Very Old news till she can Qualify and go a round or 2? :? I wish her the Best ,but you gotta DO more then Look Good to race NHRA PSM.
I'M  Very Proud Of Vic and Matt Guidera{Folsom & Rockland HD} as they HAVE DONE  AN OUSTANDING JOB OVER THE OFF SEASON :cheers:!
Now dear sweet VT , I'll be Shocked if the Poor thing can ever even Qualify for a National event ,but anything is Possible Look at You John :roll:.
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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2008, 11:22:29 PM »
Mind your manners, boys and girls, I'm watching you...

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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2008, 11:57:32 PM »
SSS !!!!!!!!!!!!! :-o
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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2008, 01:09:07 AM »
Quote from: Seldom Seen Slim on August 28, 2008, 11:22:29 PM
Mind your manners, boys and girls, I'm watching you...



LOL...............
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Re: Valerie Thompson is going to the big show..
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2008, 01:23:23 AM »
Quote from: Super Kaz on August 28, 2008, 10:39:18 PM
Quote from: John Noonan on August 28, 2008, 05:25:08 PM
Quote from: Dean Los Angeles on August 28, 2008, 04:44:23 PM
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She has tested extensively this summer, running a best of 7.14, 186.14.

#16 qualifier was a 7.06 at the last race. A long way to go. I wish her luck.

Yep, going to be tough however at least she is racing.. :-D

J


She's been Blownin up stuff all year Long and Finally got her NHRA PSB License after ? Tries,but she is very kind :wink:,but it Very Old news till she can Qualify and go a round or 2? :? I wish her the Best but you gotta more then Look Good to race NHRA PSM.
I've Very Very Proud Of Vic and Matt Guidera{Folsom & Rockland HD} as they HAVE DONE  AN OUSTANDING JOB OVER THE OFF SEASON!
Now dear sweet VT , I'll be Shocked if the Poor thing can ever even Qualify for a National event ,but anything is Possible Look at You John :roll:.

English please..... :?

Valerie rocks and is living the dream.. :-D

I hope she makes the Bub event so she can hitch a ride and go real fast.. :mrgreen:
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