Super Gas speeds

Jason Oldfield · 01-10-2012, 03:16 PM

Like I said, what would be more fun to drive, the car not on the stop, or on it?!?

Welcome to racing a Corvette. Try a 3' wheelstand in a 99" wheelbase with a bunch of bump-steer. And if you REALLY want violent, put a 5-speed in it with a 3.27 first gear and 6.50 rear gears, mat the throttle, and let out the clutch. THAT'S violent...and fun (and expensive, and not conducive to winning unfortunately, but the fans love it!)

If I didn't like winning, had a slightly larger budget, and had balls of Tungsten like my old man, that 5-speed would be going back in the car in a heartbeat.

And no videos are necessary unless you really feel the need. I've seen plenty of runs by high-powered S/G Corvette roadsters. I know they like to get up on the wheelie bar quickly, and then smash back down to earth when the stop comes on (I'm actually surprised you guys don't break more front suspension components). I also know you have to pay attention when the stop shuts off, but you also have 3+ seconds on every pass where you could do some reading, take a nap, or make a bologna sandwich (as do I). ZZZZzzzzzzz.....

C and W Racing · 01-10-2012, 04:07 PM

I think that in order to run Sg, you should have to be able to run 165 plus.That way, even though every one may have 4 seconds of stop in their car, they will be side by side all the way down the track. You wont have one car 150 feet in front of the other one and all the fans in the stands wont be wondering what happened and how did that car that was way behind catch up. It will make driving the finish line a whole lot easier as well. There wont be that 30 mph differance like there is now. I'm getting old and I just can't seem to judge the cars that are running 140 and I run 170. I think that by changing the rule it will help me out alot. LOL
Chuck

Chuck Westcott · 01-10-2012, 04:53 PM

When I grow up I wanna Car as fast as you Guy's !

CBS · 01-10-2012, 05:50 PM

Chuck.....an extra 100 cubes wouldn't hurt....lol that aero beretta would fly....but we will never grow up...

and Jason.....I have to have time to look into the crowd in the beginning of the run....lol

so a couple of seconds on the stop is perfect....

Chuck Westcott · 01-10-2012, 05:58 PM

Rock waves at the Fans while he's on the stop ! I've seen Him do that !
100 more Cubes ? You mean I need a 555 instead of a 455 ? no wonder I'm so slow. I get it now.

C and W Racing · 01-10-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Westcott

Rock waves at the Fans while he's on the stop ! I've seen Him do that !
100 more Cubes ? You mean I need a 555 instead of a 455 ? no wonder I'm so slow. I get it now.

Chuck, 100 plus 600 equals 700. Not 555. Lol. You know your only 1 or 2 mph off of my proposal. Lol
Chuck

Jason Oldfield · 01-11-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CBS

and Jason.....I have to have time to look into the crowd in the beginning of the run....lol

so a couple of seconds on the stop is perfect....

I can just see you fixing your hair, and following that up with a nice presidential wave!

S/G 386N · 01-11-2012, 05:52 PM

Has any of the faster cars tried to surprise a 30+mph slower car by just leaving the stop off and putting a bumper on the opponent and just following them down?

Tom Joseph · 01-11-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by S/G 386N

Has any of the faster cars tried to surprise a 30+mph slower car by just leaving the stop off and putting a bumper on the opponent and just following them down?

Yep I did it first round at Bradenton last year,,,out of air no stop...Giant wheelie,I was the picture on DRC, not an honor at the time with the wheels way up. I let off it shifted to high and ran on his quarter then pulled up slowly to the mph cone then dumped. It worked he ran out I was lucky.
And as for you and your long wavie hair Rock...I'm jealous but I still wave back to you.

KBerry4320 · 01-24-2012, 02:02 PM

Hey Guys just wanted to let you know I'm going to be promoting a race that has Super Comp vs Super Gas, Super Stock vs Stock, Top Sportsman vs Top Dragster some time in may and would love to see you all out there check out our website www.mississippimotorsportspark.com or like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/mississippimotorsportspark

01-10-2012, 03:16 PM	#1
Jason Oldfield Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 619 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Super Gas speeds Like I said, what would be more fun to drive, the car not on the stop, or on it?!? Welcome to racing a Corvette. Try a 3' wheelstand in a 99" wheelbase with a bunch of bump-steer. And if you REALLY want violent, put a 5-speed in it with a 3.27 first gear and 6.50 rear gears, mat the throttle, and let out the clutch. THAT'S violent...and fun (and expensive, and not conducive to winning unfortunately, but the fans love it!) If I didn't like winning, had a slightly larger budget, and had balls of Tungsten like my old man, that 5-speed would be going back in the car in a heartbeat. And no videos are necessary unless you really feel the need. I've seen plenty of runs by high-powered S/G Corvette roadsters. I know they like to get up on the wheelie bar quickly, and then smash back down to earth when the stop comes on (I'm actually surprised you guys don't break more front suspension components). I also know you have to pay attention when the stop shuts off, but you also have 3+ seconds on every pass where you could do some reading, take a nap, or make a bologna sandwich (as do I). ZZZZzzzzzzz..... __________________ Jason Oldfield S/G & S/St 1838

01-10-2012, 04:07 PM	#2
C and W Racing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 557 Likes: 6 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Super Gas speeds I think that in order to run Sg, you should have to be able to run 165 plus.That way, even though every one may have 4 seconds of stop in their car, they will be side by side all the way down the track. You wont have one car 150 feet in front of the other one and all the fans in the stands wont be wondering what happened and how did that car that was way behind catch up. It will make driving the finish line a whole lot easier as well. There wont be that 30 mph differance like there is now. I'm getting old and I just can't seem to judge the cars that are running 140 and I run 170. I think that by changing the rule it will help me out alot. LOL Chuck

01-10-2012, 04:53 PM	#3
Chuck Westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brownsburg,Indiana Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Super Gas speeds When I grow up I wanna Car as fast as you Guy's ! __________________ Chuck Westcott- S/C -S/G 225

01-10-2012, 05:50 PM	#4
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Super Gas speeds Chuck.....an extra 100 cubes wouldn't hurt....lol that aero beretta would fly....but we will never grow up... and Jason.....I have to have time to look into the crowd in the beginning of the run....lol so a couple of seconds on the stop is perfect....

01-10-2012, 05:58 PM	#5
Chuck Westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brownsburg,Indiana Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Super Gas speeds Rock waves at the Fans while he's on the stop ! I've seen Him do that ! 100 more Cubes ? You mean I need a 555 instead of a 455 ? no wonder I'm so slow. I get it now. __________________ Chuck Westcott- S/C -S/G 225 Last edited by Chuck Westcott; 01-10-2012 at 06:03 PM.

01-11-2012, 05:52 PM	#8
S/G 386N Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 103 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Super Gas speeds Has any of the faster cars tried to surprise a 30+mph slower car by just leaving the stop off and putting a bumper on the opponent and just following them down? __________________ JJ Nance '06 Don Davis C5 Corvette

01-24-2012, 02:02 PM	#10
KBerry4320 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Super Gas speeds Hey Guys just wanted to let you know I'm going to be promoting a race that has Super Comp vs Super Gas, Super Stock vs Stock, Top Sportsman vs Top Dragster some time in may and would love to see you all out there check out our website www.mississippimotorsportspark.com or like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/mississippimotorsportspark