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Yes the LT1 350 is the 1970 version. I'm looking forward to more than one round of class....should be fun! And yes I will drive the G5. Tibor will drive my GT/TA truck at both Vegas races.

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So it looks on paper the new Kennedy combo is then .714 hp per rated ci............lowest of the bunch so far.......we'll see Don.........hummmmm

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Don,

I would love to go to Vegas this year trust me, I see that Mr Richards has entered that is going to make a good field. I will be watching in envy good luck to all.

Colin

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Colin,
I guess I'm sitting out too, couldnt get crank done or I would have been grease rackin' it out there like last year!!

I got your instant msg but couldnt send reply. guess im doing something wrong.

wish we could have doubled it'd have been a blast with those west coast boys !!!



Stacy

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It is really cool to see so many out of Division cars coming to Vegas S/SS will be very interesting for
sure.

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Just wondering what will happen IF a Ford racer builds an early 67-72 Mustang with one of those blown 2008 Mustang engine combos for SS/GTA or A automatic???? A combo like that would most likely obsolete any current combo until the AHFS caught up with it.

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So Terry, have you been reading my mind or what?
;)

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LOL....No but Im always thinking out different combos. I think this would be a killer combo especially when someone really takes the time and money to BUILD a real race engine out of one.

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hmmm alex, I just got done with doing some measuring around to get that engine squeezed in between the shock towers :D




Stephen Johnson #2162
Horace Johnson #2167
SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA

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Guys,
I have to tell you, its expensive but a real worthwhile trip. If I could have been back together on time I would have hit Noble on the way out for a tuneup then vegas/vegas/pomona. :cool:

Not only do you have the races but in the off time we hung out at the Belagio n the Rio on Halloween night. That was outragious!! Gorgeous girls walking around with nothing but body paint. There was a beauty there last year with a beautiful tan and a fig leaf just painted on three places. No wonder Adam bit the apple!!! I had to almost pry Don's eyes off of her with a pocket knife er was it Philip Montiethf...cant rmbr probably all of us:eek:

The drive out there was spectacular also. It's worth the gas money to see the sunrises and sunsets:o

Have fun guys...Im going through racing west coast swing withdrawals trying to get on my "a" game for spring. GTAA that is :D

Stacy

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The drive out there was spectacular also. It's worth the gas money to see the sunrises and sunsets

If your like Stacy that would be twice in one driving period.lol

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Hey its better than chasing women, I spent the last 22 years doing what my two ex's wanted now it my turn!!!:)

guess what yall bischoff found me a crank he's amazing!!:eek:

Im in:D

Stacy:cool:

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Don, the car you have at PMR for up dates,is it the car that Tom had for sale? If so did Andre Mailoux build this car ?
Thanks

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Yes This is Tom's car > Phil Mandella Race cars In Montclair ,CA is doing some personal work on the car that to make sure all is well Plus I wanted Lamb brakes , Lamb struts and a "old Mans" Shifter LOL at me , Plus squeezing in the Old Pontiac engine of Mine in This small car

. Phil and Tony Plus crew are also doing some updates to the car to Phils Specs especially since he build the Quickest GT/AA Sunfire of Franks "Ice In Veins" Grossi car .

My car has a cool grahics on the car but when it was painted I suspect the wind was blowing

LOL I have been in Cold Minnosota the last three days not sure where the car is at but knowing Phil and Tony it is most likely right on schedule.

No Wonder My Good friend Larry DeForest and his Young son are coming to Vegas . Larry are you sure Your Son is old enought to drive The last time i can remember he was a very young kid , or maybe You are getting older and trying to catch up to me .Any way it was cold in Minn .:D:);):cool:

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Just saw where another Heavy Hitter Gary Richard of P.C. Richard & Son is entered in GT/AA Holy Cow a "Rookie " like me is Out numbered by The veterans in GT/AA Just happy to be there for class and " The party" Speaking o the party there just might be another recount on "the vote" on who will be voted in to buy lunch or dinner LOL at anyone from Florida.:D

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Well doesnt everyone know that a small block doesnt get its HP with cubic inches? That is why comp is mostly small motors as most people cant compete with the tinker toy bottom end. If cubic inches was where it was at, everyone in comp would be running 500 cu inches.

Franks combo was derated due to only having 220 intake runner ccs. The earlier motor had about 30 more, and you all know those big motors need ccs to make the big power. Otherwise they run out of breath. I did find it funny that Don and I were rated 325HP the same as the BBC with less compression, inline valves instead of splayed valves, smaller bore, and only 188 intake runner ccs. Talking about a big motor running out of breath!

That is why the SBC also run so good. They actually have more cc's from the NHRA cc fairy than what they actually need! Damn I wonder how fast the Pontiacs would be if they had that luxury? I would say I would make at least 100 more dyno HP.

Just thought I would point out some interesting facts, GTAA is way cool.

Alex, do those new Fords actually have Blowers? Or are they just like my high school girl friend where I kept telling her that blow was just an expression? Wait till we build our blown GTAA Pontiac engine!

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It seems that Stacy McCarty is coming to Vegas to bracket race in GT/AA It will take about 40 or so cups of coffee to get him here last time he set the record in the most coffee drank while getting to a race

. Now we have a lot a few cars from East of Arizona which is good .

let the Fun Began . The first meeting will be the first round of Class then we will all decide if there will be a bye , In order to be fair I think the oldest person , and a rookie in this class , with a never ran before car should get the bye , just thinking out loud > LOL:):D:cool:

Latest Update on my new car needs a different drive line and I had to convince Phil and Tony at PMR Race Cars to set the rev limiter at 7000 rpms . LOL We did put a street gear in the car in case it has no power and won't run to drive it on the streets as we use the race car to pull out palm trees during the off season in the summer here in Arizona. LOL

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Current Entries in GT/AA:10-18-2009

709 Doug Broadus Chevy 454 97 Pontiac Firebird=== ======430 HP @ 3610 weight
6898 Casey Setters Chevy 400 05 Chevy Caverlier==== ====324 HP @ 2762 weight
7056 Frank Grossi GM 454 05 Pontiac Sunfire==== ======= 341 HP @ 2890 weight
7701 Don Kennedy Pontiac 455 05 Pontiac Sunfire===== ===325 hp @ 2770 weight
6015 Tom Nolan Chevy 350 09 Pontiac G5======= =======325 HP @ 2770 weight
6396 Sean Cour Chevy 350 09 Colbalt================= 325 HP @ 2770 weight
16 Gary Richard Chevy 400 07 Colbalt==================324 Hp @2762 weight
3099 Stacy McCarty Pontiac 428 05 Grand Am==========330 HP @2810 weight

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Since no one fits the required qualifications to get a bye first round in GT/AA I have made a decision on first Round we will ladder the whole deal like it should be so now everyone can have some fun shutting off or all out your call . The First round of Class will count for the number one qualifier in GT/AA , just like NHRA does . Any one who in GT/AA has a problem with this e-mail me with a reason that you don't want to ladder ?
donkennedy1@cox.net

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Does anyone know when class will be held on what day for stock and super stock thank you

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do the casino's have odds on owner & driver confrontations in the tear down barn ?? :-)

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WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2009
Sponsor Midway Parking 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Competitor Parking, Registration & Tech (all categories) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

THURSDAY, October 29, 2009
Spectator Gates Open 7:30 AM
Registration/Tech Inspection (all categories) 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sportsman Qualifying 8:00 AM =========================================Most Likely Class Eliminations after one round of qualifying thursday not good for a new car LOL at me
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Session 4:00 PM
Secure Track 6:00 PM

FRIDAY, October 30, 2009
Spectator Gates Open 7:30 AM
Registration/Tech Inspection (Pro's and TAD/TAFC only) 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sportsman Eliminations 8:00 AM
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Session 10:30 AM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Dragster) 11:00 AM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session 12:00 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) 12:30 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Top Fuel Dragster) 1:30 PM
Comp Eliminator Qualifying Session 2:30 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) 3:00 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Top Fuel Dragster) 4:00 PM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Dragster) 5:00 PM
Secure Track 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, October 31, 2009
Spectator Gates Open 7:30 AM
Sportsman Eliminations 8:00 AM
Comp Eliminator - Round 1 10:30 AM
Pro Mod Qualifying Session 11:00 AM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) 11:30 AM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel Dragster / Funny Car) 12:30 PM
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session (Dragster / Funny Car) 1:30 PM
Comp Eliminator - Round 2 2:00 PM
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) 2:30 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel Dragster / Funny Car) 3:30 PM
Pro Mod - Round 1 4:30 PM
Top Alcohol (Dragster / Funny Car) - Round 1 5:00 PM
Secure Track 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, November 1, 2009
Spectator Gates Open 7:30 AM
Sportsman Eliminations 9:00 AM
Pre-Race Ceremonies 10:00 AM
Final Eliminations 11:00 AM
Secure Event 4:30 PM

Schedule subject to change

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The Purse structure righg now is kinda weak as
Jim DeFrank oF California Car Covers has put up a $200 credit from his awesome catalog to the Winner , any one else wanting to get on the band wagon let me know . Must have decal on car to collect
donkennedy1@cox.net

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Dear Don,
Gosh Ive only known you for twenty years could u atleast spell my name right? :cool:lol

Hey is that bye run an age before beauty thing? You might win the bye on both counts with that scenario...not sure!:D

On the cubic inch vs hp factor thing, seems there are classes that the sbc's cant dominate. Just like you see them rarely in duallys or motorhomes. Hmm wonder why? Honda engines are more efficient than sbc's also but I guess they dont make GTAA either, nor do junior dragster engines

Isnt that the whole reason for class racing and the reason for the large span of catagories? Twinkie is as twinkie gets i say. lol

Stacy

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Stacy ?? I did are you ok ? LOL

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Well your a "calss" act Mr Kennedy better watch out for my "bracket mode" :D;)

Stacy:cool:

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Las Vegas Super Stock, Stock class eliminations to run Thursday
Tuesday, October 20, 2009



NHRA has announced a scheduling change for Stock and Super Stock class eliminations at the upcoming Las Vegas NHRA Nationals, Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Due to a total pre-entry in excess of 700 cars, including more than 130 entries each in Stock and Super Stock, it has become necessary to run Stock and Super Stock class eliminations Thursday. All Stock and Super Stock competitors will be given one qualifying run Thursday morning with round one of class eliminations scheduled for approximately noon Thursday to avoid the potential of cold temperatures in the evening.

Tech and registration are still open all day Thursday.

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I heard there might be a car there in GT/aa with a olds motor in it. Did anyone hear any thing like that??????????????

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A person can change classes if they want to , me personally we will be in a fun, test, and tune mode for next year with the new car LOL :):D

These figures are just appx eyes were tired:

Dodges & Plym===23
Fords===========5
Olds============1
Pontiacs=========5
chevies entries ==what ever is left

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The latest for The GT/AA Shoot Out at Vegas;

Stacy is not going to make this race From Indy ,but The Strong running Ford of Colin Wigle is on his way , which is way cool . The latest rumor is which ever GT/AA car won last buys Lunch . I wonder who that is ???

On a side note My "new" car is just getting done as Phillip, Tony and (Phil The Boss LOL)at PMR Race Cars in Montclair., CA
have been woking very hard on getting the car done for the Fun. Test n Tune runs in Vegas. By the Way for those that knew my Trans Am had the headers going forward and today for the first time in 26 years I heard what My Old Pontiac 455 SD motor sounded like with normal headers not bad so far . lol :D;):) Let the Fun Began

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Don..... post pics of the new hot rod with the 455 in it........thanks George

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Here are the only shots that would upload

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Hey there GK, I didn't know they had hydro in Belle River, let alone a computer!!

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Hello .....Two Tall, just got off the phone with Tim Ferguson and it looks like him and I are flying to Vegas on Wednesday. Colin left today so when he gets to Vegas his butt will be draggin....and yes thy have Hydro and computers in Belle River..............LOL

George Krieger/3610 SS

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It's OK for Tim to hang around the pits, but don't you go messin' around that Ford, Mr. K!

Tell Colin, I think he's nuts....in a good way of course.

Have a safe trip you guys!!

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Don's new Hot Rod with the SUPER DUTY 455 sitting there. Since this picture the installation is complete along with REF Headers.

Attachment 1710

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The Rest of the story:
Wednesday at 8:39 pm at the Eastside Cannery on Boulder Highway all Racers can show up for the very First Craps fun with Phil Mandella of PMR Race cars to see if we can win at Craps with Phil LOL . everyone can see Me Don Kennedy( the one who is happy with his new GT/AA car highley modified and up dated by Phil )and put in $25.00 for Phil to play Holy Craps For Racers . He will play until 10:37 pm or more it depends if he has any money left and then all winnings will be divided among the people who put in any money > Cheering is very important and if the money goes away quickly then oh well> Remember FUN Is important >:D:cool::)

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Don could you please stop swining from these guys nut sacks?A simple thank you would do just fine !!!!!! And probly tast better.

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So 'crusher' & 'fergoooson' (aka salad-head) are going to Vegas?! What happens in Vegas stays......

well, you know.

Have a safe trip.

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Me Don Kennedy( the one who is happy with his new GT/AA car build by Phil )

Don, its seems you are stating that your new car was built at PMR. Actually I witnessed that car being built at Mailloux Chassis., along side of Arle Vanke's SS/A Cuda. (where recently the Drag Pak Challenger # 0I8 was built). I understand the car recently went to Phil's to get personal updates, (shocks,brakes, struts, shifter and true Pontiac power), but don't you think you should give credit where credit is due?
All the same, being the car was built in Belle River Ontario Canada, we are all cheering for you to do well down in Vegas.
If you have any questions about the car contact Andre at www.maillouxchassis.com or call him at 519-727-5505.

Tom