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Topic: Finally made my license passes today
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1049
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 02-26-2005 09:46 PM
   
Decided to become legit  Took the dragster up to Huntsville, Al. It's a very nice NHRA 1/8 mile track. It was the first passes on the engine since a recent rebuild. It ran just like it left off last season. They need 2 60' shutoff passes, 2 half track passes and two full passes. Passes:
1. 1.100 60', shut off
2. 1.100 60', shut off 3. 1.102 60', 3.176 330', shut off, coasted 1/8 5.22 @ 102.5
4. 1.106 60', 3.178 330', shut off, coated 1/8 5.27 @ 101.9 5. 1.136 60' (tower guy screwed up and gave me a Pro .400 tree, when it came down unexpected, I flinched and let off the gas pedal, didn't leave at 100% throttle) 3.178 330' 1/8 4.944 @ 140.64
6. 1.106 60', 3.176 330', 1/8 4.942@ 140.61 Got my paperwork signed by the track owner and a couple of local racers. Just have to send it in with the Dr's physical form and the all important $$$ and I'll be done. ------------------
557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing. [This message has been edited by Dave_C (edited 02-26-2005).]
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9489
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-26-2005 11:38 PM
Dave,Let me be the first to say CONGRATULATIONS!! Good job buddy, SteveW
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5480
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-27-2005 04:17 AM
 Sounds like a lotofun to drive.. Good Job on getting CERTIFIDE.. ------------------
Don
6T6 Fastback
331 STROKER, T-5
Royal Blue Metallic w/SoonToBeNewAndImprovedFlames
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xaeubanks
Gearhead Posts: 185
From: Madison, Alabama, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 02-27-2005 06:22 AM
that is great Dave (cool)------------------
Alan
1967 Mustang coupe
2003 Mustang conv.
Will race for food
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2904
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-27-2005 02:29 PM
Congrads! ------------------
JS
"never submit yourself to scientific tests no matter how bad you need the money, for all you know they could have erased your memory and YOU WERE REALLY SOMEBODY BEFORE"
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2289
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-01-2005 05:59 PM
CONGRATS, DAVE Apparently the additional 'helmet bar' didn't slow you down a bit, huh?  Now go win that prize $$$ and send those chebbie boys home empty-handed!! GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON!
Ryan 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26813
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-01-2005 06:04 PM
Congratulations. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 6007
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 03-01-2005 10:20 PM
You have run the car a year or two haven't you? And you didn't need license to race yet? Good job! There is a 330ft track on northern Vancouver Island... near some of our members, visit them and dial 3.17 to pay for the long tow!
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1049
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-02-2005 01:43 PM
Thanks guys,It's been a hassle to go through the process, but I'm glad it's over. Now I just have to keep it current every two yrs with a physical and the the $$ to the NHRA. Tom, I've been in the car 2 yrs. In the Southeast the majority of the tracks are "outlaw" unsanctioned tracks. No license, no tech to speak of. You pay your money and take your chances. LOL. Even the bigger tracks have very little in the way of tech. My home track is IHRA and sends a team to the bracket finals, but there is no "real" tech and no license checks. I got the license mainly so I can go to the NMRA and FFW races and race the brackets. Tech at these races for the bracket cars is done by each local track, so it can be hit or miss. I just didn't want to take the chance of a 5-6 hr tow and then not be allowed to race. So, I'll be ready for the NMRA race in April at Reynolds, GA. Alex, just wondered if you might have heard of the guys who signed off on my license. Jeff Wilkerson, a comp racer with a B/A '00 Trans Am. Also Lee Kell, a friend of mine who runs TAD. David Cole ------------------
557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing.
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Billy Mac
Gearhead Posts: 857
From: S.Ga
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 03-02-2005 09:59 PM
Feels good to be "legit" don't it, Dave!!Congrats!!
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Stephen & Horace Johnson
Gearhead Posts: 228
From: Gadsden, AL
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 03-02-2005 10:56 PM
Dave CWe know both of the racers... Congrats.. Dave... Are you goin to opening day at Steele this Weekend? Dad and I will be there Sunday, to test my stang and the Fairlane ------------------
"Stand It Up" Stephen Johnson #2162
"Happy" Horace Johnson #2167
NHRA-IHRA SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane (Ex-Van Cleve)
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1049
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-03-2005 02:56 AM
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Originally posted by Stephen & Horace Johnson:
Are you goin to opening day at Steele this Weekend?
I may go if I happen to be off work. I took last Sat off to go to Huntsville, so I need to work this weekend if they need me. Don't really know yet. Are you still planning on going to Reynolds for the NMRA race? I'll be there. Roy & Jeff Pounds are going with their Maverick along with a few other guys I know. BTW, FYI, the bracket portion of the NMRA race will be 1/8 mile in Pro and Sportsman and 1/4 mile in Street. David Cole ------------------
557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing.
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Gerry
Journeyman Posts: 51
From: Niagara Falls, ON
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-03-2005 08:28 AM
Did you do all your runs on the same day?
When I did mine in 1980 you had to do your part throttle runs one day and the full runs the next.
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STEVEB
Journeyman Posts: 56
From: ottawa on. canada
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 03-03-2005 08:36 AM
Congrats
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 1049
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-03-2005 09:11 PM
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Originally posted by Gerry:
Did you do all your runs on the same day?
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Yes, I made all 6 runs in one day. First run at 12:40, last one at about 4:45. The car didn't seem to mind. The only incident with the car came on the last pass. Header bolts loosened up on #5 and I blew the silicone out on the pass. (I don't use gaskets.) Had a heck of an exhaust leak about 18" behind my head. Thought I had a rod knocking or something. LOL ------------------
557 BBF Powered, alcohol injected rear engine dragster. 4.90 @ 143 1/8 mile. 1.09 60'. I've got to be crazy to drive this thing.
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Stephen & Horace Johnson
Gearhead Posts: 228
From: Gadsden, AL
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 03-04-2005 12:48 AM
DaveNo we will not be attending the NMRA race, I am goin to FFW in Commerce, Ga and goin to the Div 2 NHRA meet in Montgomery the first weekend of April ------------------
"Stand It Up" Stephen Johnson #2162
"Happy" Horace Johnson #2167
NHRA-IHRA SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane (Ex-Van Cleve)
National Record Holder
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 20708
From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-04-2005 01:32 AM
A little late on this one, Congratulations Dave. ------------------
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