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SS427 · 12-03-2013, 03:48 PM

I know that its not suppose to be taken into account but I wander if the NHRA is keeping track of those individuals who run way under index at open events where horsepower can't be added and then "randomly" select those individuals for tear down at divisional or national events?

Larry Hill · 12-03-2013, 04:06 PM

I would own any record that my outdated car would set, but I can't run fast enough to set any records.

Heads up racing for class I just love it. In fact I would rather run for class than eat and I am always hungry.

The worst part of not being the lead dog is the view never ever changes.

Ink is the reason some early '70s cars fly, read not enough ink; and too much ink is why some early '70s cars won't fly.

Jesse the Factory Shoot Out Cars are great and put on a good show, but should not be exempt from the AHFS rules.

B Parker · 12-03-2013, 04:08 PM

Jim: Chuck who? LOL Rod I think if the air is that good at Atco in the spring as it was this year 10:70's may be good for an H car but I don't think it will get it done for a G.

rod butcher · 12-03-2013, 04:20 PM

Barry- I don't know about a 10.7 H car. My best correction was at Indy and was 10.88. It would have to be minus 1000' for us to run in the 70's. Gary- I'm with you on setting records and going thru teardown. Should be on the dyno in a few days to see if it makes more steam.

B Parker · 12-03-2013, 08:12 PM

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Jim Bailey · 12-03-2013, 08:55 PM

Barry: (lol), the same Chuck Beach that went 10.79 at Maple Grove in 2008 (I think). The car was at at least 75# heavy for G. Not on Kill, No lite oil, and engine wasn't cooled. And,... I think, ...no, I know ... it's faster now. Come down south - mine shaft conditions, slight tail wind, tuned up, lite oil, cooled.....10.60's....maybe!? ....could happen. JB

Jim Bailey · 12-03-2013, 09:07 PM

............And it's already been throught the barn !

Glenn Briglio · 12-03-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Bailey

Barry: (lol), the same Chuck Beach that went 10.79 at Maple Grove in 2008 (I think). The car was at at least 75# heavy for G. Not on Kill, No lite oil, and engine wasn't cooled. And,... I think, ...no, I know ... it's faster now. Come down south - mine shaft conditions, slight tail wind, tuned up, lite oil, cooled.....10.60's....maybe!? ....could happen. JB

Yeah and it had one spark plug wire off. Ha-ha

Jim Bailey · 12-03-2013, 10:52 PM

Glenn, damn you, you have all the inside info! I know the weight of Chuck's car at that race, I know the tune up, I know it ran 10.79, but I didn't know he'd taken a plug wire off!?

Capri · 12-04-2013, 10:41 AM

Where it is not the same, I would still do it all over again. When Dad and I BOTH set the records and tore down at Joliet, people thought we were absolutely insane for doing it. Given that same opportunity, Id do it again in a heartbeat.

We had more people come up and offer help, to chase parts, and bring food. Some were friends and racers, others were just there to watch the divisional race and had no clue what was happening. It was thought that it was an area to fix broken race cars.

Travis Miller would probably remember, but I seem to recall about 15 cars going through teardown that day. I believe everyone did pass too.

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12-03-2013, 03:48 PM	#21
SS427 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 15 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record I know that its not suppose to be taken into account but I wander if the NHRA is keeping track of those individuals who run way under index at open events where horsepower can't be added and then "randomly" select those individuals for tear down at divisional or national events?

12-03-2013, 04:06 PM	#22
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,714 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record I would own any record that my outdated car would set, but I can't run fast enough to set any records. Heads up racing for class I just love it. In fact I would rather run for class than eat and I am always hungry. The worst part of not being the lead dog is the view never ever changes. Ink is the reason some early '70s cars fly, read not enough ink; and too much ink is why some early '70s cars won't fly. Jesse the Factory Shoot Out Cars are great and put on a good show, but should not be exempt from the AHFS rules. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-03-2013, 04:08 PM	#23
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 849 Likes: 980 Liked 2,336 Times in 464 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Jim: Chuck who? LOL Rod I think if the air is that good at Atco in the spring as it was this year 10:70's may be good for an H car but I don't think it will get it done for a G.

12-03-2013, 04:20 PM	#24
rod butcher Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 252 Likes: 303 Liked 132 Times in 27 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Barry- I don't know about a 10.7 H car. My best correction was at Indy and was 10.88. It would have to be minus 1000' for us to run in the 70's. Gary- I'm with you on setting records and going thru teardown. Should be on the dyno in a few days to see if it makes more steam.

12-03-2013, 08:12 PM	#25
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 849 Likes: 980 Liked 2,336 Times in 464 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Ib Last edited by B Parker; 12-03-2013 at 08:16 PM.

12-03-2013, 08:55 PM	#26
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Barry: (lol), the same Chuck Beach that went 10.79 at Maple Grove in 2008 (I think). The car was at at least 75# heavy for G. Not on Kill, No lite oil, and engine wasn't cooled. And,... I think, ...no, I know ... it's faster now. Come down south - mine shaft conditions, slight tail wind, tuned up, lite oil, cooled.....10.60's....maybe!? ....could happen. JB

12-03-2013, 09:07 PM	#27
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record ............And it's already been throught the barn !

12-03-2013, 10:52 PM	#29
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Glenn, damn you, you have all the inside info! I know the weight of Chuck's car at that race, I know the tune up, I know it ran 10.79, but I didn't know he'd taken a plug wire off!?

12-04-2013, 10:41 AM	#30
Capri Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Re: G/SA Current Record Where it is not the same, I would still do it all over again. When Dad and I BOTH set the records and tore down at Joliet, people thought we were absolutely insane for doing it. Given that same opportunity, Id do it again in a heartbeat. We had more people come up and offer help, to chase parts, and bring food. Some were friends and racers, others were just there to watch the divisional race and had no clue what was happening. It was thought that it was an area to fix broken race cars. Travis Miller would probably remember, but I seem to recall about 15 cars going through teardown that day. I believe everyone did pass too. AD>