'70 Nova V/SA to F/SA Makeover

[Doug Hoven]

Well I originally was going to end the season with the conclusion of the "Dutch Classic/Virginia LODRS," but I made a last minute decision to do some "foot swapping" down at M.I.R. this past weekend to close out my season. For having never not used the 2 step, the car worked very well with a best of a 1.42 60ft. I struggled hitting the very loose tree, and by the time I figured out what I had to do, it was too late. I did manage to go a few rounds here and there, with a 4th round loss in the "gamblers" race Saturday night being the most notable, which made for some very nice pictures of the car. For Stock/Super Stock racers that never have, I would definitely recommend attending a "money race" like this some time. This marks the end of the season, with my best E.T. at an NHRA race now being an 11.18 at almost 116 at maple grove. Work on the car this winter will most likely reside in things like "neatening up" the wiring in the car, as well as some fiddling around with the "traction bar" setup that is on the car currently.