WinterNationals 1973-1974

[Geerhead55]

Yeah,,I was wondering about that,,,my memory isn't what it used to be, but I was thinking that Cal Method's R/SA wagon at the time was running in the 13s. I've got to find some old National Dragsters from then. I've gotten rid of them over time,,too much stuff in the attic,you know. Danny Durham

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Yeah,,I was wondering about that,,,my memory isn't what it used to be, but I was thinking that Cal Method's R/SA wagon at the time was running in the 13s. I've got to find some old National Dragsters from then. I've gotten rid of them over time,,too much stuff in the attic,you know. Danny Durham

Danny,
In 1978, between Cal and I, we set the R/Stock stick record 5 times.
Times were in the high 13's
That was with real slicks, open headers, spools, electric fuel pumps ,and the new Cam Dynamics profiles (any lobe shape, stock lift, duration , and overlap)
None of that stuff was allowed in 72-74

[Oclk Dlux]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Danny,
In 1978, between Cal and I, we set the R/Stock stick record 5 times.
Times were in the high 13's
That was with real slicks, open headers, spools, electric fuel pumps ,and the new Cam Dynamics profiles (any lobe shape, stock lift, duration , and overlap)
None of that stuff was allowed in 72-74

Did Cal change his wagon from R/SA to Q/S? Here's a pic of it:

http://www.firebirdonline.com/blast_...st_index_A.htm

In the left column, scroll all the way down until you see "Cal Method". Click on his name to see the wagon.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Oclk Dlux

Did Cal change his wagon from R/SA to Q/S? Here's a pic of it:

http://www.firebirdonline.com/blast_...st_index_A.htm

In the left column, scroll all the way down until you see "Cal Method". Click on his name to see the wagon.

I believe NHRA factored the engine at some time in the mid 70's and at the time you were not allowed to adjust the wt. for a lower class. Maybe 6 or 9passenger model? Mark could probably let you know better since he ran one and that was 35 or so years ago.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

I believe NHRA factored the engine at some time in the mid 70's and at the time you were not allowed to adjust the wt. for a lower class. Maybe 6 or 9m passenger model? Mark could probably let you know better since he ran one and that was 35 or so years ago.

Could be several different factors there. You did need a 9 pass. to make "R" at that time.
Also ,back then you got points for setting records.
Another possibility ; I used to run Q at the R weight sometimes, before dialing under was allowed. Seeing I could run about .3 under the index, it worked out just about right.

[Geerhead55]

Thanks for the feedback Mark,,,thats a cool story about you and Cal. I can't remember how many guys ran the 65-66 wagons back then here out west besides Cal and Jerry McClannahan among others. I'm sure there were others.
Take care,,Danny Durham

[Tom Moock]

Mark, I built my 1966 nova K/S in 1974, it had 10 in. wide L-60/15 size street slicks M&H i believe and Hooker fender well header, reground cam stock lift and duration, stock fuel pump,I paid $850.00 for my 283 built by Herman Chapman, The only way i remember what year it was because i had a new 1974 Ford pickup, Ran Indy that year and red lite in class. Tom