"Short Live From" Norwalk Ohio - Cobra Jet Showdown

Ken Miele · 08-23-2013, 11:21 PM

I know its only Cobra Jets and its the Cobra Jet Showdown, but many CJ's will be heading to Indy and thought some of you would be interested in how we are running.

It was 3000 ft today with a very stiff head wind. It was in the low 80's, a nice day for late summer in Norwalk.

Chris Holbrook went a 8.68 to take the poll.
Gary Richard is his new 2013 CJ went a 8.78, picture below.
Skillman went an 8.08 @ 170 in super stock trim.

There were others here heading to Indy, Jimmy Ronzello, and I also spoke to the Skinner's, father and son will be at Indy. Did not get a change to talk to them, but Al Smyth from Port A Tree with two cars driven by his daughter Allison an son Stephen. I also saw Al Corda and The Candies crew was also here with all of their cars.

The last three photos is the brand new 2014 Cobra Jet with a trick flat orange paint.

I hope to have so more photos tomorrow, but we will be heading to Indy right after eliminations. We start at 12 and should be done by 4.

Joseph Teuton · 08-23-2013, 11:34 PM

What are the weighs of the cars running the Shootout?

Ken Miele · 08-23-2013, 11:49 PM

Joe, for cj top stock, Holbrook and Richard had to weigh 3325. I don't know what weight they were at.

D.Johns · 08-24-2013, 07:38 AM

I was trying to post photos yesterday from the event but couldn't resize from my phone. It was a good day and excellent to catch up and talk with everyone. The Norwalk facility's and NMCA people have been great.

D.Johns · 08-24-2013, 10:59 AM

WOW Skillman just went 7.97@172. Congratulations to Skillman on his first 7sec run.

Ken Miele · 08-24-2013, 11:16 AM

The in car cam is Chris Holbrook in his 2013 CJ running a 8.64 @ 160 in his last qualifying shot this morning. From what I here Chris is close to weight for the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown.

Gary Richard also went a 8.69 @ 158.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m6FGamwIvo"]2013 Cobra Jet Chris Holbrook 8 64 @ 160 Cobra Jet Showdown - YouTube[/ame]

Dyno · 08-24-2013, 02:33 PM

Al Corda in a Ford?

boostedf22c · 08-24-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by D.Johns

WOW Skillman just went 7.97@172. Congratulations to Skillman on his first 7sec run.

That's awesome!!! Congrats to the Skillman's!

Lets see some more 7 second superstockers.

Brett C · 08-24-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph Teuton

What are the weighs of the cars running the Shootout?

They are posted somewhere on NMCA web page under the Cobra Jet Showdown...pretty light minimums.

I had posted a while back on a different thread that the current rules actually penalize those that have left their cars in unmodified condition.

kdanner · 08-25-2013, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by D.Johns

WOW Skillman just went 7.97@172. Congratulations to Skillman on his first 7sec run.

Qualifying sheet has that as a coyote car. Is that legit? Seems damn fast for a 2.9 blower!

08-23-2013, 11:21 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	"Short Live From" Norwalk Ohio - Cobra Jet Showdown I know its only Cobra Jets and its the Cobra Jet Showdown, but many CJ's will be heading to Indy and thought some of you would be interested in how we are running. It was 3000 ft today with a very stiff head wind. It was in the low 80's, a nice day for late summer in Norwalk. Chris Holbrook went a 8.68 to take the poll. Gary Richard is his new 2013 CJ went a 8.78, picture below. Skillman went an 8.08 @ 170 in super stock trim. There were others here heading to Indy, Jimmy Ronzello, and I also spoke to the Skinner's, father and son will be at Indy. Did not get a change to talk to them, but Al Smyth from Port A Tree with two cars driven by his daughter Allison an son Stephen. I also saw Al Corda and The Candies crew was also here with all of their cars. The last three photos is the brand new 2014 Cobra Jet with a trick flat orange paint. I hope to have so more photos tomorrow, but we will be heading to Indy right after eliminations. We start at 12 and should be done by 4. Attached Thumbnails

08-23-2013, 11:34 PM	#2
Joseph Teuton Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: HOUMA, LA Posts: 440 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Short Live From" Norwalk Ohio - Cobra Jet Showdown What are the weighs of the cars running the Shootout? __________________ JOSEPH TEUTON 4044 STK,SS,

08-23-2013, 11:49 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Short Live From" Norwalk Ohio - Cobra Jet Showdown Joe, for cj top stock, Holbrook and Richard had to weigh 3325. I don't know what weight they were at.

08-24-2013, 07:38 AM	#4
D.Johns Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 437 Likes: 15 Liked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: "Short Live From" Norwalk Ohio - Cobra Jet Showdown I was trying to post photos yesterday from the event but couldn't resize from my phone. It was a good day and excellent to catch up and talk with everyone. The Norwalk facility's and NMCA people have been great. __________________ 2014 Cobra Jet FS/XX #3345 STK/SS Like us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel...25886327426822

08-24-2013, 10:59 AM	#5
D.Johns Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 437 Likes: 15 Liked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: "Short Live From" Norwalk Ohio - Cobra Jet Showdown WOW Skillman just went 7.97@172. Congratulations to Skillman on his first 7sec run. __________________ 2014 Cobra Jet FS/XX #3345 STK/SS Like us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel...25886327426822

08-24-2013, 11:16 AM	#6
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: "Short Live From" Norwalk Ohio - Cobra Jet Showdown The in car cam is Chris Holbrook in his 2013 CJ running a 8.64 @ 160 in his last qualifying shot this morning. From what I here Chris is close to weight for the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown. Gary Richard also went a 8.69 @ 158. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m6FGamwIvo"]2013 Cobra Jet Chris Holbrook 8 64 @ 160 Cobra Jet Showdown - YouTube[/ame]

08-24-2013, 02:33 PM	#7
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 916 Likes: 1,135 Liked 684 Times in 204 Posts	Re: "Short Live From" Norwalk Ohio - Cobra Jet Showdown Al Corda in a Ford?