Drag Racing in Phoenix Arizona

[quickkafer]

We had a hell of a time in Phoenix this weekend!  The short mild winter was over, but everyone was eager to come out and show off their latest improvements.  However, the wind took its toll on the track surface with the blowing sand and dust.  Traction on the top end was not very well suited to driving a fast VW.  But we did see a 8.85 sec 159 MPH pass from Eric Madson in the Pro Mod class.

The car show had a few nice cal-look cars in there, and the swap meet featured tons of rust free, used parts that most of you would have sold your left arm for!

I've got a ton of great photos of Burnouts and Wheelies that you can check out here.

Here's a teaser shot...


Towards the end in the finals, the crosswinds and deteriorating track conditions got the best of Ester Hollister caused her to spin out and crash against the wall.  The car is fixable, and rumor has it that she'll be back next month in Sacramento.

Enjoy the photos!
Scott Faivre

[Zach Gomulka]

You didnt get the GTV in action Scott?! Geez! No respect!

[quickkafer]

I had one shot of it from behind when you were lining up to race and you had a 20.00 dial in.    That's alright, because I was dialed in at 18.09 in Vegas with the Hooptie!

It wasn't the greatest pic, but I'll send it to you if you shoot me an email.  (I'm at school now, and don't have access to my mail and photos.)

Your car sounded good though.  It chirped in 1st and 2nd.  That wasn't clutch squealing was it?  It looked like tire scratch.  It looked better than a 20.00.  Were you sand bagging?

Scott Faivre

[Zach Gomulka]

The motor is 100% stock except for the Santana pulley and a 010 distributor- and Id bet good money that the motor has never been out of the car, that means the original clutch too!! I got rubber in 1st and a healthy chirp in 2nd, the track definitely wasnt prepped well if my little motor could do that! I was dialed at 20.10, I dialed a bit low since the wind started to change from a head on to a slight tail wind, I didnt want to break out. But I ended up losing by running a 20.32, exactly the same as my 2nd run! Best MPH was 63, no sandbagging!!!

[Zach Gomulka]

Thanks for the pics Scott!!