What's this I'm hearing that Gary Gardella's best et is 8.35 in the 1/4? Anyone else know about this?

 

this is straight from the nhra sport compact webiste. this was at englishtown

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not only did local driver Gary Gardella, from nearby Jackson, N.J., capture his first victory at his home track, he dominated the Hot Rod class throughout qualifying and eliminations. Gardella piloted his little red Honda Civic to the first 8.4-second Hot Rod pass and during his final round victory over Marty Ladwig, Gardella clock a national record performance of 8.454 seconds at 180.31 mph.
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yep, 8.45@180.3mph..

 

I was in E town when he did it ill post some pictures today

 

Isn't that on his own, too.....I mean, without sponsorship?

 

That is correct. He races out of his own pocket, except a few product sponsors.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIXTYdashONE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That is correct. He races out of his own pocket, except a few product sponsors.</TD></TR></TABLE>

gotta respect him for that
gary

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueHatch00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

gotta respect him for that
gary</TD></TR></TABLE>Hell yeah. More power to Gary!

 

I still cant get over it

 

The best is yet to come Peter

 

what gary has done is awesome. i wish him the best of luck. its actually pretty cool that he is going as fast or faster than some full tube chasis cars!!