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4spdJohnny · 07-14-2013, 02:24 AM

Sorry for poor updating but I been busy! My son 17 year oldTaylor McLaughlin WON the race tonite in his J/SA 1970 Sport Sattelite wagon 383 4 bbl "The Two Ton Tamater"! Raced #1 qualifier Ron Roddel in final Ron fresh off his victory in the semi finals over Brad Van Lant courtesy of his .000 light. The really fun intense race was our heads up in the qtrs. we had about a .2 performance deficit. We thru the kitchen sink at car... Jetted down, timing, cooled engine, iced intake, upped tire pressure, turned up 2 step. Car responded and picked up .15 surprised me but very gratifying as car owner/ mechanic/ crew chief! So... Congrats to my son! If u can't tell I'm pretty proud papa. Pics still coming!

07-14-2013, 02:24 AM	#10
4spdJohnny Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 243 Likes: 506 Liked 137 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Live from Midwest Class Racers at Thunder Valley Sorry for poor updating but I been busy! My son 17 year oldTaylor McLaughlin WON the race tonite in his J/SA 1970 Sport Sattelite wagon 383 4 bbl "The Two Ton Tamater"! Raced #1 qualifier Ron Roddel in final Ron fresh off his victory in the semi finals over Brad Van Lant courtesy of his .000 light. The really fun intense race was our heads up in the qtrs. we had about a .2 performance deficit. We thru the kitchen sink at car... Jetted down, timing, cooled engine, iced intake, upped tire pressure, turned up 2 step. Car responded and picked up .15 surprised me but very gratifying as car owner/ mechanic/ crew chief! So... Congrats to my son! If u can't tell I'm pretty proud papa. Pics still coming!