Thanks everyone - especially Hot Rod Matt
it's good to get to the pointy end of a meeting for a change. The car is teasing me as it ran close on the dial in (12.35) for most runs but occasionally reminded me of who is the real master. Thankfully, I got away with those runs
Peter P, I ran enough red lights to last you a full season - maybe 2 !!!!
I had 8 runs (which is normally 2 meetings worth) and with the way the car is launching, my front tyres will last a very, very long time.
More clutch work still needs to be done as it still double dips the launch
Toward the end of the day, the track was getting cold and so slippery that I was havings thoughts of forfeiting the round (I'm not that brave) and towards the final rounds, even with fan housing oil cooler etc., the engine oil temp was getting above my comfort zone
I have yet to work out how Macca can push my car through the staging lanes whilst still riding his trusty bicycle (thanks heaps Macca!!!)
It's good to run "in the big sea" with V8's all around you and still remain competitive
More pics during the week. I'm beat after a big day.
It takes a lot of work to get an event like this running year after year, but it is the racers who make the day.
It was great to see the veedub flug being flown by Morgan and Ben (despite the breakages). Sharon Boskovich was also running her bug, but it succumbed to the abuse the transmission (I think) was getting after 5 or so passes.
Everyone was a winner on such a top day... but here's the list:
Best Reaction Time (0.000)
Eric Worner 1947 Ford SoCal Special 395ci Sidevalve
Eliminations
Winner - John Kerr 1964 Mercury Comet 302ci Windsor
Runner up - Henry Spicak 1956 VW Beetle 138ci
Flathead (Naturally Aspirated)
Winner - Eric Worner 1947 Ford SoCal Special 395ci Sidevalve
Runner up - Paul Contos 1928 Model A Roadster 239ci Flathead
Nice pictures Matt.
Love the "Funderbolt".
That front suspension is amazing.
Amazing that it works, and amazing that ANDRA would let something so flexible to run!!
I finally met Henry (the legend) to-day at the Nationals, as well as a few others that I haven't seen for a while. Nice to catch up, and thanks to those who showed some concern for my well-being after the big 'roll-over' yesterday.
Good work Eric Worner - he's a mate of mine - in the So-Cal. We won't hear the end of this - ZERO re-action time! It must be a mistake,HA,HA.
Cheers, Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
Pete
Although I was concentrating on my own world on race day, I believe that Morgan broke an engine, Ben broke an axle and Sharon Boskovich broke an axle
I won't post too much (boring) info on the runs but
Best reaction: .034, worst reaction -.020
Best 60' : 1.65
Closest to Dial in: 12.354 on a 12.35
LIFE IN THE LOW LANEAll people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr
GREAT WORK HENRY
CONGRATS
IT WAS GREAT TO CATCH UP @ NATIONALS YESTERDAY
HOPEFULLY BRAD & I WILL SEE YOU @ TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP
ON SUNDAY,
LETS HOPE WE DONT MEET IN THE FIRST COUPLE OF ROUNDS
HEY HENRY
LEFT IT TOO LATE CANT GET IN FOR SUNDAY
SPEWING, BEST OF LUCK MATE
FLY THE FLAG HIGH
WE'RE PROBABLY GUNNA TAKE HER OUT ON A WEDNESDAY NIGHT
FOR SOME TESTING WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN WE GO
GOOD LUCK ON SUNDAY
great work Henry! great times, just shows how well u can set up that thing and what bum in seat time really does for consistency.... when is the next meeting for u?
VW - helping put oil back into the ground for over 60 years
Adam, I have entered the WSID Track Championships #6 this Sunday which is the last meeting at WSID for a while although I'm not sure about the weather!
I will also run the Nitro Funny Car meeting on the 4th July at WSID
