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| posted on February 27th, 2011 at 07:42 PM |
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Queensland Streetcar Magazine 1/8th Mile Series
Hey Guys
Rod and I made it to the track for Round 1 of the QLD Street Car Mag 1/8th mile series and had a blast. Weather went from scortching sun to a quick
shower delaying proceedings by about an hour.
Rod had his game face on cutting a heap of good lights even taking down reigning super street national champ in the last round with slick light and
7.904 (correct me if wrong Rod?) on a 7.90 dial.
In contrast, I struggled with getting the car off the line only managing a best of 8.246 @ 85.78mph. Plenty to analyse but still had a blast!!
Massive thanks AGAIN to Pete for busting his ar$e all day on two cars.
Contrary to my prior thoughts it is not just for street cars so it would be great to see a few more VWs (rounds below), great opportunity for some
testing at Warwick before the VWMA event. It was a really chilled out event with heaps of people commenting on seeing 2 VWs mixing it up.
Round 1 - Willowbank Raceway - 26th February 2011
Round 2 - Warwick Dragway - 14th May 2011
Round 3 - Benaraby Dragway - 9th July 2011
Grand Final - Ironbark Raceway - 24th September 2011
For some reason the pics from Blacktrack are not linking but there are a few nice wheelie pics of Rod on there...
Cheers
Tom
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| posted on February 27th, 2011 at 08:01 PM |
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Very cool guys!
Well done.
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| posted on February 27th, 2011 at 08:15 PM |
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nice work guys, no breakages either.!!!! good day out 
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| posted on February 27th, 2011 at 08:39 PM |
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Well done to bothl of you guys. Your cars are both looking awesome.
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| posted on February 27th, 2011 at 08:52 PM |
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Cool, sounds like ya both had a good day out.
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| posted on February 27th, 2011 at 09:53 PM |
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Thanks for the post Tom . Some good photos on Blacktrack and Boostcruising. Likewise a big thank-you to Pete for car prep and crewing on the day , it
wouldn't happen without him.
Car was misbehaving and not firing on all cylinders as they say but still a good days racing. Rod R.
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| posted on February 28th, 2011 at 06:35 PM |
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Congratulations guys, it's great to see two hard core cal lookers giving the v8's and rotors a run for their money!
Love the photos.
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| posted on February 28th, 2011 at 06:52 PM |
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Wish i'dd known about this , was looking for somewhere to cruise in the Rat Sat night gone
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
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| posted on March 2nd, 2011 at 09:41 PM |
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Good series , for us volksy racers .
Plans in the works , Rod is keen to run the whole series , so box will come out for a fresh up , will fit other motor in (2387cc) , new rear shocks
and bigger torsion bars
( have run high 1.50's sixty foots with stock torsions ). This combo will run 7.20s et .
Plus this will give us some testing at Warwick too .
Tom's car just needs more tweaky and I know he's keen to race the rounds with us . ( work allowing)
Check out willowbank Raceway web site for details .
Was agreat night !!
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| posted on May 10th, 2011 at 06:43 PM |
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We are at it again this week-end. 14th May at Warwick . Round 2 of the eight mile series. Tom , Neil and I will be there.
Pete will be busy again crewing for Tom and I .
See you there.
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| posted on May 10th, 2011 at 08:25 PM |
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Good luck guys. Hope it all goes well!!!!! But dont forget to have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| posted on May 10th, 2011 at 08:33 PM |
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Thanks Ben.
Fresh gearbox , upgraded rear suspension and the big motor in the car. Fun is what we will have.
Plus Saturday night in Warwick .
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| posted on May 10th, 2011 at 09:41 PM |
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Rod, Show 'em what you can do (you need the reaction practice for our re-match)
To Tom, Neil (and you, Rod) I wish you luck, wins and fun racing,
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| posted on May 11th, 2011 at 07:08 PM |
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Rod Horse and Jockey for dinner?? LOL
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| posted on May 11th, 2011 at 08:44 PM |
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a night out in warwick. BE CARFUL ive been ther before..... its not pretty!!!!!!!lol
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| posted on May 12th, 2011 at 11:22 AM |
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Have fun boys and take a jumper
don't forget the pics
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| posted on May 15th, 2011 at 03:29 PM |
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Come on ... don't be shy 
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| posted on May 15th, 2011 at 10:05 PM |
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I just wrote a full report when I was logged in but it ffffffff up .
Best runs ,
1.60 ft , 7.51 et 90.90 mph
1.65 ft , 7.56 et 91.65 mph ( spun tyres , jump to right )
1st round race , lost on reaction , heads up race , 7.61 et 91.64 mph ( 7.50 dail in ) other lane 7.56 et 92.21 mph ( v8 commodore )
Starter shit it self ( zing zing ) on trailer for early trip home .
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| posted on May 15th, 2011 at 11:38 PM |
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Few pics ,
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| posted on May 16th, 2011 at 05:50 AM |
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Did Tom make it out? If so, how did you go Tom?
Did rear end changes on Rod's (and tranny) give some improvements?
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| posted on May 21st, 2011 at 09:23 AM |
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No , Tom found a engine problem , so he had to pull out .
Little early on rear end , but easy take off went 1.60 . Plus rear shock are single ajustable , so this should help
dail in to track conditions , soften up for more traction ect .
Here is other pic from 1st rd ( poster shot)
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| posted on May 21st, 2011 at 10:36 AM |
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Great pic of Ron Richardson in action!! Lol
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| posted on May 21st, 2011 at 12:04 PM |
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Thanks for the update Pete
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| posted on May 21st, 2011 at 05:54 PM |
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Wow, great pic. That's one for the portfolio!!
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| posted on May 21st, 2011 at 07:41 PM |
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Yeah love that pic. It is in the latest issue of Queensland Street Car. Page 77. Not that I look at it every day.
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