CrazyDavey Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Well today was the Chevelle's first venture into competition. We ran at Fontana, there were 5 groups, we ran with So. Cal. Drag Racing Association (great, great group). I made it into the 3rd round (last 10 cars). Got to get the tires right... First practice ran 12.30 111.90..auto shift..pedal off the line Second practice ran 12.04 112.39..manual shift...left harder 1st round '56 was dialed at 12.30...I dialed at 11.98 (hey it kept going faster plus it looks better on the window). '56 ran 12.270..I ran 11.969..I drove by it and broke out less = win!!! 2nd round I came up against a Camaro that won Pinks All Out last year. He dialed 10.61..I dialed 11.95...Camaro ran 10.652 122.39...I ran 11.985 113.89..he didn't catch me!!! 3rd round Dodge dialed 10.70...I stayed with 11.95...Chevelle did great, driver failed..my worst RT of the day..he got me in the lights...Dodge 10.74 121.06..me 11.966 113.82...What video??? Only changes to the car..1" carb spacer...steel 2" cowl hood...oh yeah, and a good track...We had a fantastic time, many great people. ET Summit week after next...best MPH 113.89..best et 11.966...best RT .023...best 60 1.75...best 1/8 7.66 91.40 2 runs in the 12's...3 runs in the 11's....3:42 gears.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Very cool, thanks for sharing. - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 WOW Dave!!! :)You have really got your car super consistant. I think we all knew you had an 11's ride just based on your MPH. You sure proved that! 1.75 short time is nothing to scoff at. Just as long as it consistant I wouldn't change a thing. Just practice cutting a low R/T and your package would be hard to beat. If you haven't already done so keep up with the ambient air temp, humidity, track temp (if available) and D/A and start keeping a log of these records. Put this together with your timeslips and it makes it mush easier to dial in the right number, plus it's fun. Ya did great, keep up the good work have fun and be safe! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Dave Those times are great. I just hope that I might be able to get mine to run those times. One I get the fuel system to support the engine. It's in the garage today and started to install the new fuel lines and pump/regulator. Wish me luck. Couldn't get the video to open up. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Dave Those times are great. I just hope that I might be able to get mine to run those times. One I get the fuel system to support the engine. It's in the garage today and started to install the new fuel lines and pump/regulator. Wish me luck. Couldn't get the video to open up. Thanks for sharing Royce, with all you're doing I think you've got it covered.....your car's going to be fast!!!! you can always click on my photobucket link at the bottom of my sig. The first video is the second run, the second video is the first run....Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Z28 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I have to find my old post where I said your MPH put you in the 11.90's And you backed it up with 2 more 11 second runs. Very cool Dave and congrats on going 3 rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 I have to find my old post where I said your MPH put you in the 11.90's And you backed it up with 2 more 11 second runs. Very cool Dave and congrats on going 3 rounds. thanks a bunch Scott, it was soooooo much fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Great Job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Sounds like a good day at the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Sounds like a good day at the track. it was...thanks Mike and Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Just being able to go to a drag strip in So Cal is on my bucket list, driving a 11 sec Chevelle on it would be too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Just being able to go to a drag strip in So Cal is on my bucket list, driving a 11 sec Chevelle on it would be too much. I wish some of the old strips like Lions were still around, I spent many a weekend there, those were great places. Come on down Chris, if they're runnin' you can drive it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Right on, couldn't drive it tho' way too much stress. I'd be happy just helping in the pits. One day maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nygel Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Car looked awesome lining up next to that 56. Speaking of old California tracks, they are running a couple times a year at the old Kingdon Raceway up in Lodi again Dave. I went last year. HUGE turnout. It was like stepping back into an old HOT ROD magazine photo. Nothing has changed since it closed in '75. No updated anything. Kinda' dangerous, WAY COOL! A whole bunch of old timers from "back in the day" show up with their old hot rods that they still have and beat on them. They are the coolest people to talk to. Nygel Ny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Lodi!! that's where my wife's from, met her when I lived in Elk Grove. That would be fun to go see, any idea when they run? There used to be a track every 20 miles back then, now Fontana is about it for 1/4 mile. You're right about meeting some cool people, I've met some great folks at Fontana, kinda like a faternity. The '56 was fun having to play catch up, was a very nice lady, that is her husband lining her up at the line. I don't think he was to happy but she came over after and we had a nice talk. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nygel Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I live in Elk Grove. Sacramento Raceway is still going strong and is only 15 minutes away from me. I can hear them running from my house. I will find out when the next Kingdon day is and let you know. No B.S. It will really take you back! Nygel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 that would be cool Nygel, I forgot about Sac Raceway. I'll see if I can get a calander of events off the web. Maybe I could bring it up there and we could go have some fun. I lived off of Laguna across from the Apple facility. Thanks again..Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Car looked awesome lining up next to that 56. Speaking of old California tracks, they are running a couple times a year at the old Kingdon Raceway up in Lodi again Dave. I went last year. HUGE turnout. It was like stepping back into an old HOT ROD magazine photo. Nothing has changed since it closed in '75. No updated anything. Kinda' dangerous, WAY COOL! A whole bunch of old timers from "back in the day" show up with their old hot rods that they still have and beat on them. They are the coolest people to talk to. Nygel Ny Thats what I'm talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nygel Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Quote: Quote: that would be cool Nygel, I forgot about Sac Raceway. I'll see if I can get a calander of events off the web. Maybe I could bring it up there and we could go have some fun. I lived off of Laguna across from the Apple facility. Thanks again..Dave Dave, that would be awesome! Sac Raceway is still a great track. I know exactly where Apple is. I am about 10 minutes from there. I live in the homes across from the big softball complex in Elk Grove. Small world, huh? Nygel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 Nygel, let me know if you find any events at Sac raceway. I think they have a Wed night run and tune thing but it would be nice to find an up coming bracket type weekend event. I also looked a Kingdon and I think their next thing is in the first week of October, you can Google it. Keep in touch...Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm ready for a drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm ready for a drive. "Good God it's a convoy".... That would be cool Rod.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Slip it out of the car cover.. some water and I'm ready. Leave attachments at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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