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Rod Richardson running at streetcar Shoot-out
dangerous - November 19th, 2005 at 01:23 PM

Got the word this morning that Rod and Pete are running
today at Willowbank.
The weather is perfect and the track is prepared, so good luck!
Last time they ran in poor weather, it ran 109.8(?) on the limiter
about 100ft before the finish.
This was with muffler, and fanbelt and slicks.

[ Edited on 19-11-2005 by dangerous ]

Stanley - November 19th, 2005 at 01:28 PM

good luck boys...was all set to go out but something came up.

thanks for the message Pete

Craig Paton - November 20th, 2005 at 02:39 PM

ANy News yet?

Dak-A-Tak - November 20th, 2005 at 10:33 PM

Well what a very,very hot day,weather wise.Rod decide to run this event after the Sydney Sports Compact event was canceled.(back on now).Had 3 qualifying runs ,with the first being the best (12.505-106.61mph ).( 2000R/Air) not good! but half track was pretty good (7.92-85.5mph).Start-line was fantastic for traction with third run car bogging very badly.(5000revs)16lbs air in tyres.Rod went three rounds of racing,with a red light start (399 reaction start,perfect light 400 ) but as the day cooled down car went faster ,with no tune-up changes.His second race was cool up against a nitrous hz holden saden (10.70 dia-in ).This guy was trying to sike us out,with reving his car next to us and having his mechanical mates telling him how good it sounded.So we could hear them.Rod left reel hard ( 1.61 -60ft) then haft track (7.80 sec-86.51 mph) .This guy was sike out byRod's hard launch leaving a red light and breaking out.Rod broke out as well ( 12.43 et)on a 12.50et but his red was first.Rod wins.I think we had about ten dudes coming and asking ( whats in it) . Pic's soon - Dak-A-Tak.

Craig Paton - November 21st, 2005 at 07:16 AM

Just love those stories about guys takin the p@^s out of VW's only to eat their words!

Look foward to catchin up with you guys soon.

Craig

pete wood - November 23rd, 2005 at 10:30 AM

why do people even bother racing HZ sedans? They are so big and heavy it takes $15k worth of engine to get them to do anything even vaguely interesting. Congrats on sorting him out. Gotta love power to weight!:D

HotRodMatt - November 23rd, 2005 at 11:22 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by pete wood
why do people even bother racing HZ sedans? They are so big and heavy it takes $15k worth of engine to get them to do anything even vaguely interesting.


There's probably close to that in most 12 second VWs.

dangerous - November 24th, 2005 at 06:53 PM

Where's those pics Pete?!

Dak-A-Tak - November 27th, 2005 at 12:35 AM

Pic 1. Rod getting ready for qualifing run
Pic 2. Two classic metal cars, FJ ran mid 13's
Pic 3. Honda coupe low 12's with turbo motor, gentleman comes from valla park good friend of crazy Luke Pell

[ Edited on 26-11-2005 by Dak-A-Tak ]

[ Edited on 26-11-2005 by Dak-A-Tak ]

Dak-A-Tak - November 27th, 2005 at 12:50 AM

Heavy Metal

Dak-A-Tak - November 27th, 2005 at 12:51 AM

Little Beasty

vassy66T1 - November 27th, 2005 at 06:51 AM

Good job Rod!
Keep the Dubs in their face...
cheers
Marcus