NHRA - Pomona Bench Racing

[Napanutt]

And that's a wrap for NHRA '13. '14 season starts 87 days from today in Pomona again. Met some great people bench racing this year, especially Eli, still hard to believe she stayed interested in NHRA. Thanks to all the NHRA bench racers here as well as RDP that made it so much fun. A Vegas Fall race would seem to be a great chance to get together as it provides lots of championship drama. Highlight for me has been John Force winning his 16th Funny Car championship.
I'll be campaigning the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang in '14, let the nut kicking begin.


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I just saw the results on NHRA page. Funny car final sounded close, can't wait to see it on recorded TV.
Vegas was great last month. Met Nordie and his wife, Wasthatguy and his wife, Eli of course. Oh and the infamous TBI.
I already have my reservations for NHRA Sonoma style for the whole weekend in July. How many of you bench racers gonna make the trek?

[Eli]

It was a fun and exciting series! Of course my first and I'm sure will always be my favorite! NHRA is the perfect sport for someone with the attention span of a 2 year old! It's over 4 seconds after it begins

If it were not for the Benchracers, Carbon, Napanutt, TBI, Gramps, Was That Guy, RR429, Nordie and a few others who I can't recall, it would most certainly not be as much fun. I wouldn't know what was going on. The history and the current year information was fantastic. Thank you all so much! It was so great to meet everyone in Vegas and we definitely have to meet again next year!



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[WMC]

Just got home...... WOW!!!!!!!



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[The Doctor]

Its funny seeing John on TV and in person. Two different people. I live in Yorba Linda also and see him around town. Last Sun. I went over to a local dive bar for breakfast called the Canyon Inn. Seats were taken around the bar except for one. I sit down and look to my left and sure enough its John. He doesn't say a word as usual and notices a old regular walk in who is having medical problems. He tells the bartender that he would be done soon and the guy can take his seat. She said the guy has been coming in for over 20 years. John replies, so have I. John pays his bill and leaves what looks like some tickets. He told her to give them to the old guy. He said goodbye to some of the other regulars and off he went. Same shy guy every time I see him around town.

He's just as nice in person as he is on TV, based upon our many experiences. Bobby, didn't he also work out at the same gym you go to? I understood you see him often.

[Stainless]

2013 Rookie of the Year;



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[Stainless]

Any idea when the awards ceremony with be on TV? I'd like too hear from John and many of the other drivers.

I scanned ESPN and 2 for a couple days ahead and could not find anything. According to Sarah Adams(JFR media), they are supposed to be up on Twitter later today hosted through Youtube. Ill post the link when it comes up. Warning, they are 20 minute videos and John's may be longer if they are like last year.

[Stainless]

Just found this by google;
NHRA Story
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to L.A.’s Westside
Monday, September 16, 2013

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The 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles’ posh Westside on Monday, Nov. 11. The entire NHRA Mello Yello Awards Ceremony will be broadcast on NHRA.com and via NHRA’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. (ET)/3 p.m. (PT). It marks the fifth year that the full event will be available to fans via the Internet.
The invitation-only black-tie event, where NHRA will crown its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champions in all four categories, will feature a pre-event cocktail reception at 5 p.m., followed by a formal sit-down banquet and an after-party.
ESPN2 lead anchor Dave Rieff will host the awards ceremony for the second year.
Perfectly situated on the fashionable Westside, adjacent to Beverly Hills, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza sits on seven acres with 726 spacious and recently renovated guestrooms and a world-class spa and fitness center that has been the luxury hotel of choice for luminaries and dignitaries worldwide for more than 45 years.
The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza features three restaurants and bars and the Equinox Fitness Club + Spa offering exclusive fitness equipment, elite personal coaches, and cutting-edge group fitness classes. The Spa features 20 treatment rooms, three outdoor cabanas, a manicure/pedicure suite, and a full menu of massage and facial treatments and products. The outdoor pool and whirlpool includes six furnished poolside cabanas.
The property also will play host to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony, scheduled earlier in the day.

[Bobby V]

He's just as nice in person as he is on TV, based upon our many experiences. Bobby, didn't he also work out at the same gym you go to? I understood you see him often.

Haven't seen him at the gym in a while. Heard he may have a home gym at the Force mansion he built on top of the hill. I do see his brother Walker there a few times a week.

[Eli]

Just found this by google;
NHRA Story
NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to L.A.’s Westside
Monday, September 16, 2013

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The 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony returns to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles’ posh Westside on Monday, Nov. 11. The entire NHRA Mello Yello Awards Ceremony will be broadcast on NHRA.com and via NHRA’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. (ET)/3 p.m. (PT). It marks the fifth year that the full event will be available to fans via the Internet.
The invitation-only black-tie event, where NHRA will crown its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champions in all four categories, will feature a pre-event cocktail reception at 5 p.m., followed by a formal sit-down banquet and an after-party.
ESPN2 lead anchor Dave Rieff will host the awards ceremony for the second year.
Perfectly situated on the fashionable Westside, adjacent to Beverly Hills, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza sits on seven acres with 726 spacious and recently renovated guestrooms and a world-class spa and fitness center that has been the luxury hotel of choice for luminaries and dignitaries worldwide for more than 45 years.
The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza features three restaurants and bars and the Equinox Fitness Club + Spa offering exclusive fitness equipment, elite personal coaches, and cutting-edge group fitness classes. The Spa features 20 treatment rooms, three outdoor cabanas, a manicure/pedicure suite, and a full menu of massage and facial treatments and products. The outdoor pool and whirlpool includes six furnished poolside cabanas.
The property also will play host to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony, scheduled earlier in the day.

Can you give me the cliff noted version? I'm so busy!!!! I can't flippen read this! Please


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[Stainless]

Can you give me the cliff noted version? I'm so busy!!!! I can't flippen read this! Please


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Sure, NHRA annual end of season awards banquet in LA, invitation only Black Tie event to officially crown the winners and here their acceptance speeches. Didn't Robert, John or Courtney ask you to go?

Side note, last year Spencer Massey brought his own cooler into the Black Tie event, got his vocal cords lubed up and made some racial slurs about Antro Brown and was fired from DSR. Two months later DSR hired him back.