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Topic: Silver State Challenge
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-17-2003 11:15 AM
   
Silver State Challenge "Open Road Race" is being held this weekend by Ely, NV.Came through there yesterday and cars are starting to gather.. Pantersas,, Mustangs,, Vipers,, Vets.. Do we have any members that participate in the race.. 90 miles of "Let's Get It On".. It would be fun to participate in the Original Equipment Class.. See how close you can come to averaging 105 mph.. I think the open clas is averaging 190 +.. Here's a link I found..
http://www.silverstateclassic.com/318-hwy-event-description.htm
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Don
'66 Fastback
302 with 5 speed
Royal Blue Metallic w/Ghost Flames
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/BigD.html
'94 Skidoo Mach Z, 925cc,, 175 hp,, 2" Camoplast Long Track.. "OK, So What's The Speed of Dark"..
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-18-2003 12:50 AM
Don there were alot of cool cars running around here all week too.
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SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 1001
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 05-18-2003 02:58 AM
I plan on running it in next couple years. I am actauly friends with a group that race RX7's in the SSC. They are there right now. They say it's a good time but was scary last year. I guess they laid down new pavment, and the pavement chewed up the tires very quick. Some pretty bad high speed blow-outs caused a few serious wrecks.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-18-2003 07:10 PM
I drove over the Road they race on,, on the way home from Vegas and it is in excellent shape..Race took place today.. Should have been a blast.. I have always wondered how the the CHIPPED GRAVEL affected race tires..
Don
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 05-19-2003 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by Big D:
Silver State Challenge "Open Road Race" is being held this weekend by Ely, NV.Do we have any members that participate in the race.. 90 miles of "Let's Get It On"..
If I recall correctly, our "Jkilroy" had talked about running the SSC at one time....
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 05-19-2003 12:06 PM
Hey Don, our member 'jaazzy' has ran the silver state challenge in his 65 mustang coupe. If I recall correctly, he averaged a gear limited 168mph.  Last I heard he was looking for higher gears just for that event. I haven't seen him post here in a long time, but i'm sure he's around somewhere.Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 1001
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 05-19-2003 03:50 PM
Yeah, I offered him gears for free on a post with his name on it. He never answered back?
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-20-2003 01:51 AM
Hell,, If anyone ever wants to come out and partake in either the SSC or Bonneville.. Let me know and we will team up..I'm not bad company once you get to know me..  But if you're looking for a mechanic......NOT..  Bonneville is the one that's a kick to check out all the rigs.. AMAZING.. Don
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1719
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 05-20-2003 01:05 PM
Hi Fella's,Yep, I have been working towards the SSC for quite some time. Funny how life gets it he way, loosing my job (twice), moving, buying a house, and all that. Sundance, I must have missed that post about the gears, sorry about that and thanks so much for your offer. I did end up with a set of 2.50's and 2.75's. In the lower speed classes you can basically drive a factory car with a helmet and speed rated tires. Once you crack 115 average things get more expensive. I want to run in the 120 or 125 average class and I will need a roll bar, helmet, minimal fire suite, and harness. NHRA rules give you a pretty good start. ------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-21-2003 04:16 AM
Jay,,I have a Helmet you can borrow.. Don
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