Good Question. Lets see, an independent with a budget 1/5th that of any Force car bumps two of them down a spot in qualifying. That is pretty impressive in anybody's f**king book. I know that winning is game here, but after knowing Tim for quite a few years I can say there is nobody who does more with less than AA/FC 347! They recycle other's parts, very seldom test, have a very small crew and are running the oldest body in the field yet Bob comes up with the "doesn't mean anything if you don't win comment". It doesn't sound like he has had to use laundry detergent to get the gear lube out of his hair or raced all weekend then towed all night to get to work on Monday but I could be wrong.

As Mark said, there a lot at stake and qualifying #1 is huge for those guys.

As far as the age of the group, four of those guys are in their 20's and then add Daniel and Kevin into the mix after they get out of school.

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A couple thoughts...

1. Age is relative. I don't care how old someone is, if they're living their dream, then I bet they feel like kids - I know I would!

2. Qualifying number 1 is awesome - ESPECIALLY given his budget and who he drove around to do it - Force & Neff.

3. There may be guys and gals on the tour who are just as classy as Tim, but nobody has more class than he does, that's for sure. I've seen him interact with fans at numerous events, including my daughter, and he's a class act all the way.

4. I hope he goes on to win the whole thing today! Go Wilk!!

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For a pro team no!
Have I turned wrenches in my life yes I have! Why are you so concerned with my comments?
I bet you if you spoke to any competitor out there he would say the same thing! Wilkerson maybe a single car team but last I checked he has a sponsor on the side of that car the same sponsor for a few years now!
Personally I'm not that surprised by their performance they are very capable and could win the event with a little luck...

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I sure hope that Tim can go some rounds and maybe win one today.

Because apperantly you have no idea how hard it is just to qualifiy much less be #1. Speaking only for myself as part of a very underfunded team it is quit an accomplishment to make the nitro field in either class. On any given weekend even the Multi Mega Buck Teams can DNQ.

In regards to Wilk and the last two races, those that dont remember back in the previous 90% days Tim was the deadliest single Funny car out there.

That's why I stated I'm not surprised by their performance sounds to me like you need to worry about your own problems!

Go to Wilkerson after that first round and I bet you he would say the same same thing!
You need to get over it dude let it go!

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Just my opinion. While compared to all of you guys, I must hardly know Tim, I feel that while he would appreciate the loyalty of his fans, he would not want anyone getting upset or arguing on his behalf. I feel that he is out racing because he loves it and loves the people who love it with him. Just applaud when he does well and commiserate when he is struggling. No arguing is necessary.

I hear you Ken.
But some people just have to interject their opinions just because they think they know more than you its quite comical.

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