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« on: September 03, 2017, 23:54:41 pm » |
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Loading up ready for tomorrow, ready to begin our approx 2000 miles journey to the start of Drag Week. We will try to keep all updates, any links, pictures, etc all in this one thread for anything Hot Rod Drag Week related, including the progress of Steve Dalton in his Beetle, and Prescott Phillips if he manages to get off the wait list into the actual event.  |
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« Last Edit: September 04, 2017, 00:33:28 am by Jo Clifford »
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gkeeton@zbzoom.net
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2017, 03:04:23 am » |
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They won't know what the hell to think!!!!
Make sure they know that they are Airccoled VW Engines....., NOT Porsche's, or Subaru's! If Richie can make some strong 9 second passes, and pull out all the stops on the last day bettering the 8.95, they will definitely get a nod in the final wrap up article. Good luck with the event.
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2017, 08:27:24 am » |
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Good luck, Jo and Richie.
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2017, 09:18:48 am » |
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Good lucks guys!!  |
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2017, 09:49:12 am » |
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So cool! |
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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2017, 15:33:56 pm » |
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Awesome, keep us posted!
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2017, 16:44:24 pm » |
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make it a good one!!!
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and best luck to Steve as well.
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« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2017, 19:11:30 pm » |
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On the road, first stop Barstow, for breakfast.  Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk |
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« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2017, 19:42:20 pm » |
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Can't see the Ihop sign. Leave some pancakes for me Steve  |
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Lotus White '67's are the best!!!
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« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2017, 01:24:28 am » |
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Road Trip!!! Woo!hoo!  Have fun. |
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« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2017, 13:30:43 pm » |
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Best of luck Richie and Jo!!
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Jo Clifford
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« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2017, 14:44:14 pm » |
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So after 2 days on the road starting in California, we have travelled through part of Nevada, Arizona, Utah and are now in Colorado.
We have covered approx 1100 miles, with temperatures peaking at 110°!!!
Today we head towards Nebraska.
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« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2017, 15:56:45 pm » |
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What a journey, wow!
Extremely cool to do and way past a bucket list item imho haha!
Best of luck to both of you!
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"...these cars were preferred by the racers because the strut front suspension results in far superior handling than the regular torsion bar front end..." - Keith Seume.
10.58 @ 130 mph (2/9/2022 Santa Pod)
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« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2017, 02:46:28 am » |
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We have now covered just over 1650 miles.
Today we drove through Nebraska and we are now in Iowa.
Tomorrow we head to Illinois and start preparing for Hot Rod Drag Week 😀
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« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2017, 03:29:12 am » |
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« Reply #15 on: September 07, 2017, 12:49:32 pm » |
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Which class do you guys run in? There are a lot of classes: A to R no less (!)
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"...these cars were preferred by the racers because the strut front suspension results in far superior handling than the regular torsion bar front end..." - Keith Seume.
10.58 @ 130 mph (2/9/2022 Santa Pod)
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« Reply #16 on: September 07, 2017, 13:47:45 pm » |
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Which class do you guys run in? There are a lot of classes: A to R no less (!)
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Cars are supposed to be driven, not just talked about!!! Good parts might be expensive but good advice is priceless |
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« Reply #17 on: September 07, 2017, 23:01:00 pm » |
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Shorter journey today, with the total miles covered on this road trip being just over 1900. We now get to relax for a couple of days before starting preparations for Hot Rod Drag Week.     Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk |
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« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2017, 02:08:59 am » |
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Keep an eye on the weather.... It looks more, and more like the remnants of Hurricane Irma may end up in Illinois at the end of next week.
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« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2017, 09:57:59 am » |
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Thanks for keeping us updated on your journey. Looking forward to seeing the races live
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« Reply #20 on: September 09, 2017, 14:47:33 pm » |
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We went out to watch test n tune last night, few Hot rod drag week cars testing already and this track looks pretty good cheers Richie |
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« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2017, 14:49:42 pm » |
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We went out to watch test n tune last night, few Hot rod drag week cars testing already and this track looks pretty good cheers Richie Here's a few pictures.     Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk |
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« Reply #23 on: September 09, 2017, 15:20:52 pm » |
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We went out to watch test n tune last night, few Hot rod drag week cars testing already and this track looks pretty good cheers Richie The track should be well prepped for Sunday/Monday for sub-6 second passes at 250+. Past Unlimited Class winner Jeff Lutz supposedly made a 5.90 pass at a "Tri-Five" 55-57 Chevy show in Kentucky about a month ago with his new yellow 57 Chevy in street trim. |
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« Reply #24 on: September 09, 2017, 20:21:00 pm » |
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The black Swedish Ascona 👍👍👍👍
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« Reply #26 on: September 10, 2017, 07:53:17 am » |
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Wow I am really into this, would love to attend this one year.
Keep the photos coming please Jo and best of luck to you
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« Reply #27 on: September 10, 2017, 08:42:54 am » |
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The black Swedish Ascona 👍👍👍👍
No way, an opel ascona, car from my childhood   It s fast |
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Regards Edgar
" Type 4, it is a completely different engine. You have to drive one to understand! "
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« Reply #28 on: September 10, 2017, 09:40:21 am » |
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The black Swedish Ascona 👍👍👍👍
No way, an opel ascona, car from my childhood It s fast 8.03 😊😊😊 /// Micke |
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« Reply #29 on: September 10, 2017, 20:47:22 pm » |
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The black Swedish Ascona 👍👍👍👍
No way, an opel ascona, car from my childhood It s fast 8.03 😊😊😊 /// Micke 7,91 @ 169,5mph today...👍👍👍 |
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