The quick backing up and the apparent desire to stage are no doubt part of the show. It's better to have someone shut you down than to just appear to give up (when you're getting paid to perform). It's sorta like saying "Let me at him" while your friends restrain you from a fight in the bar.
Jim
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****'63 Tempest, 475" IAII, Wenzler Super Chief heads, converted to blown alcohol, Birdcatcher, Littlefield 10-71 high helix. Best pass to date: 7.67 @ 181.59 (1/4 mi.), 4.95 @ 143.67 (1/8 mi.), 1.18 (60 ft)
7.75 @ 178 pass:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iez3...ature=youtu.be
First seven second pass(7.98):
https://wwwoutube.com/watch?v=DK17...ature=youtu.be
Thanks to Paul Carter @ Koerner Racing Engines