Early Testing at Bradenton

Ken Miele · 01-22-2019, 01:18 PM

I was sent some photos of early testing down in Bradenton Motorsports Park today. Bo Butner, David Barton, Kevin Skinner, Drew Skillman are among the few racers testing. Its a Factory Stock Showdown test day for the most part, but as you can see from the photos, Randi Lyn Shipp is also there in here iconic Firebird.

I hope to get more photos and even some numbers later today so check back.

Ken Miele · 01-22-2019, 02:04 PM

Looks like there are more teams down there. First photo is Randy Taylor running a 7.99 at 171. Weather conditions are in the mid 70's with
30.20 barometer and some stiff cross winds.

Thanks to Evan Smith for the photos and reports.

troublemaker427 · 01-22-2019, 02:55 PM

Great shots!!! We are really looking forward to FS/XX this year!!!

Superfan1 · 01-22-2019, 05:59 PM

Thanks for the pictures Ken. I love the Showdown cars, and I can hardly wait for Gainesville!

jmcarter · 01-23-2019, 07:26 AM

Evan Smith posted some good pics on FB, including a FSXX (presumably) time slip of 7.85 letting off at 156....WOW...and Jim Nichols running his Hemi AA/SA (the ex-Jim Bailey car). Realize FB is a swamp in need of drainage but sure see some good stuff occasionally.

JHeath · 01-23-2019, 08:29 AM

Kevin Skinner ran the 7.82

JHeath · 01-23-2019, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Evan Smith posted some good pics on FB, including a FSXX (presumably) time slip of 7.85 letting off at 156....WOW...and Jim Nichols running his Hemi AA/SA (the ex-Jim Bailey car). Realize FB is a swamp in need of drainage but sure see some good stuff occasionally.

That is why I only follow the drag race pages on FB

Ken Miele · 01-23-2019, 08:50 AM

A few more photos from Evan Smith. The new Ford Whipple Supercharger, intercooler is now on the top. Last photo speaks for itself, Jerry says it Skinner?....might be.

ALMACK · 01-23-2019, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHeath

Kevin Skinner ran the 7.82

video:

https://www.facebook.com/ptpracing/v...6645764855848/

ChevelleStocker · 01-23-2019, 02:37 PM

And for anyone like me who is not in Facebook, here's a video of the 7.82 pass in YouTube...

Going to be a very interesting FS/XX season!

01-22-2019, 01:18 PM	#1
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Early Testing at Bradenton I was sent some photos of early testing down in Bradenton Motorsports Park today. Bo Butner, David Barton, Kevin Skinner, Drew Skillman are among the few racers testing. Its a Factory Stock Showdown test day for the most part, but as you can see from the photos, Randi Lyn Shipp is also there in here iconic Firebird. I hope to get more photos and even some numbers later today so check back. Attached Thumbnails

01-22-2019, 02:04 PM	#2
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Early Testing at Bradenton Looks like there are more teams down there. First photo is Randy Taylor running a 7.99 at 171. Weather conditions are in the mid 70's with 30.20 barometer and some stiff cross winds. Thanks to Evan Smith for the photos and reports. Attached Thumbnails

01-22-2019, 02:55 PM	#3
troublemaker427 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampstead, MD. Posts: 422 Likes: 282 Liked 64 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Early Testing at Bradenton Great shots!!! We are really looking forward to FS/XX this year!!! __________________ Jody Aberts Troublemaker2 1966 Fairlane 427

01-22-2019, 05:59 PM	#4
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,993 Likes: 1,664 Liked 2,637 Times in 440 Posts	Re: Early Testing at Bradenton Thanks for the pictures Ken. I love the Showdown cars, and I can hardly wait for Gainesville! __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

01-23-2019, 07:26 AM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,177 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Early Testing at Bradenton Evan Smith posted some good pics on FB, including a FSXX (presumably) time slip of 7.85 letting off at 156....WOW...and Jim Nichols running his Hemi AA/SA (the ex-Jim Bailey car). Realize FB is a swamp in need of drainage but sure see some good stuff occasionally. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 01-23-2019 at 07:29 AM.

01-23-2019, 08:29 AM	#6
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Early Testing at Bradenton Kevin Skinner ran the 7.82 __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

01-23-2019, 08:50 AM	#8
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 Posts	Re: Early Testing at Bradenton A few more photos from Evan Smith. The new Ford Whipple Supercharger, intercooler is now on the top. Last photo speaks for itself, Jerry says it Skinner?....might be. Attached Thumbnails

01-23-2019, 02:37 PM	#10
ChevelleStocker Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Vantaa, Finland. Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 35 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Early Testing at Bradenton And for anyone like me who is not in Facebook, here's a video of the 7.82 pass in YouTube... Going to be a very interesting FS/XX season! __________________ K/S #570 '74 Chevrolet Malibu Classic