Something Very Different SS/EX
 

Now this is something Different

#24 714 SS/EX Scott Kelley, Anahiem CA, '10 Scion 10.026 10.76 -0.734



http://dragracecentral.com/stories/p...1016-00135.JPG

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Naturally aspirated on methanol......... :-)

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No comment due to the fact my grandmother said if you cant say anything nice dont say anything at all. Normally that doesnt me though.

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It looks like a pregnant shoe box and the slicks are on the wrong end.

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I`m not into the import thing,but I think it`s kind of cool. Pretty damn fast too!

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Hells Bells it could run under the BX & CX index ! and no hood scoop.

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If only you folks understood the intelligence of Scott Kelley.

Heck, it'd be nice if you recognized the fact he and his dad have been class racers for decades.

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I'm going with what Lane said... Durn thing is kinda kewl! But what the heck do I know, I've been involved in Buick engines for uh....... 30 years... Ouch!

And those tires are on wrong!

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racing the box it came in ??

i do like it though... ingenuity at work

jack

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id drive it....that thing looks awesome....i wonder what it feels like to go 10.02 in a scion....or 10.02 in anything lol;)

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How about we say congratulations Scott! Scott & his dad Larry are good racers and better people. They have worked hard to get that Scion (Toyota) deal and it's nice to see them get some exposure. It's also good for all of us Sportsman racers.

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I'm impressed! And the sponsorship potential could be huge!

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It is not for me, but i am intrigued by it. no turbo or blower ? cool , what kinda transaxle do you use in something like that ? I would like to see the incrementals on it. and any other info

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s'pose the throttle sticks wfo?



(btw, my wife drives an Scion XA)

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Looks like a toaster...

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Here are the specs on my flying brick ...

The engine is a Normally Aspirated 4 cylinder, 2595 cc's or 158 c.i. - Injected on methanol.

The engine is in the stock location (transverse) and we use a stock Scion transmission case, 5 speed with a close ratio gear stack.

The car is a tube chassis with exact duplicate body parts from a Scion xB. Per the SS/EX rules (11.5 lbs per c.i.) the car weighs 1825 lbs. with me in it.

Here are the incrementals from our best run in Vegas ...

'60 - 1.42
'330 - 4.07
'660 - 6.32 @108.11
'1000 - 8.30
'1320 - 10.00 @ 132.27

Like Brett said above, this is very good for the Super Stock class overall. Having a manufacturer involved at out level is huge and if we can get NHRA to promote our class for what it is ... the true factory hot rods, we can grow our class and have a true mix of new and older technology!

If anyone has any other questions feel free to ask, I will be happy to share!

Scott K.

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Very impressive......and it sure isn't any uglier than a '55 or '56 Chevy or GMC panel truck was, and plenty of those were made into 1/4 mi. racers! Best of luck and success with it......WJ

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I have a question, like a lot of toyota owners do these days do you call the state police to stop at the finish line, it seems alot of toyota owners have problems with this these days!

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Way to be different Scott! And you're right, more positive exposure is very good for the sportsman classes.

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I'm betting driving something shaped like that going 10 flat and front wheel drive is a real handful!

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Scott,
Great work on a "different" combination. Although I've been an American Muscle car fan all my life it's cool to see new technology and other manufacturers in the sport of drag racing. Good luck with it.

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Having been a FWD racer for almost 20 years, I salute you and your dad Scott! Even though I have gone over to the dark side again (H/SA Plymouth) I still have my A/FS SRT Neon. Even the most die hard RWD advocate will have to give props to your engineering and performance! Way to be different Scott! JIm

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Believe it or not Troy it is actually a dream to drive. All of my experience leading up to the partnership with Toyota was in rear drive cars. As you all know the rear end is always trying to get around the front end especially on loose tracks. In the front drive application, it goes where you point it and when it loses traction you lose E.T. but it still goes straight!