CrazyDavey Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 well after 5 days at the Summit Division 7 finals in Sacramento I have some new bests. This was the first time the car has run in air below 3500' (with this combo) and it seemed to like it. The DA's on my Performaire ranged from about 2100' to 3300' (the first day it was 105 degrees). Here are my new best numbers: 1/4 ET...10.27 1/4 MPH...128.87 1/8 ET...6.52 1/8 MPH...107.73 made 7 full passes and they ranged from 10.33 to 10.27 ...my 60's were a little off but still good (1.47-1.50). I was there as a part of "Team Fontana", I qualified on points for Pro. Lost my race though which was my second 10.27. I dialed a 10.27 and the car ran 10.27 with a 6, my rt was .07 to his .026 so that's where I lost it. I shallow staged so I wouldn't go red and that cost me but that's still a good light for me so no complaints. He's a better driver and beat me fair and square, the car did its job. the track took this picture of my elimination race.... here's an exterior vid of the run..Red did her best to cheer me on.. here's the in car of the run needless to say I'm a pretty happy guy. the car continues to amaze me, I don't know how it does this. We're off to Arizona on Thursday for PSCA, we'll see how she likes that place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Gray SS Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Wow!! Congrats on the new best. That combo is just killing it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 DAVEY, You Maybe could go to Sea Level and Run 9s ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 DAVEY, You Maybe could go to Sea Level and Run 9s ! I can believe it...not too many cars can keep getting faster and faster like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Wow way to go Dave! Wish I had a fast ride like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Old White Chevelle? Yeah. Killing it duder, killing it. I cannot wait to see what Velle does this winter at 60 degrees in January. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Dang Dave!! Bring that Velle to S/GA next month and you would be in the 9's. We have killer air from late Oct to mid March. Quit playing with us and take off the throttle stop and run that beast out the back!! Great times and mph that thing is getting better every time you run it! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 thanks everyone!! throttle stop...what's that??? never in my wildest did I think she would bump those numbers. Just proves you don't always have to know what you're doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Incredible Dave! You definately have her dialed in nicely. Get some cooler air now and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 thanks Tony, I don't know if she'll run any better than that. I have one more suspension thing I want to try. If I could improve the 60' it might go a little faster....Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Great runs Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Holy smokes thats some good racing. Thanks for the vids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Fantastic Dave!!! Nice Runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 It might be back to the roll bar shop soon for you Davey. 9.99 you have to have 10 point right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mcarlo Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 WOW!!! - that is one quick Chevelle!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 It might be back to the roll bar shop soon for you Davey. 9.99 you have to have 10 point right? yes, 4 more point than I now have....and....chassis cert.....window net.....license....neck collar.....$$$$$ so find a downhill track for a 9.9999999 and then back to reality.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 ....chassis cert.....window net.....license....neck collar.....$$$$$ It's just their way of taxing the sucessful. ...and you should be happy to do it! Remember: your added expense burden makes the track safe for everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Auto Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Davey, talked to the wife. The next event you run in 65 degree weather we are flying over to see you run your first 9.94@130.66 run. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Wagner Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 The weather here is getting close to the 65 degree mark, better start packing Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Nice! even if you were slow at the light. You should be proud, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 thanks Rod....send me a PM and let me know how you're doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Congratulations on your continued success, Dave!! The videos are super!! First we get to see it all from the stands and then we get to ride shotgun - can't beat that for excitement! I'm just turning my attention back to drag racing as a spectator sport after a 40 year hiatus. I don't recall anyone on the FGMCC forums mentioning Pink's All Out. I get the feeling that is a variant of the sport's mainstream. It seems more organized and structured than casual racing, but not as formal as the NHRA meets. Do you or other members have any experience or opinions about Pink's that you care to share? Thanks for sharing your good news and videos! Best of luck in Arizona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Hey Davey the videos are way cool, thanks for sharing and congrats. Do you think you will see those number in Phoenix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 thanks Dennis and Vince..... Dennis, I'll let you know about Pinks next month. Red is going to run her Monte and I'll have the Chevelle at Pinks at Firebird November 19th and 20th... Vince, the air here is not quite as good as it was in Sacramento but she did run a 10.29 yesterday. I'll make an all out pass this morning before elims and see what she does...Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Dave, glad to hear that you both will be running a Pink's in Phoenix in mid November. Sounds like you have already registered. It would be great to see one of you on the TV program that will ultimately be aired from that event! I got some good feedback in a PM from a member who has participated and I've also done some online reasearch into Pink's. Seems you need to get their schedule well in advance of the target meet and then be ready to act immediately when their online registration opens for that event. The big "downer" I can see is that you could go to all of the time and expense to register, show up, ace the time trials and still not have a shot at the $10K grand prize because your particular ET bracket did not get chosen for the final 32 or 16 car run off. Most of the episodes I have seen on cable TV have featured the low to mid-10 second ET range but the one I viewed online last night from Dallas was the mid-8 second range. It seems to be a completely random choice by Rick and his buddies. Oh, well, life's not fair so why should this be? Within any given ET range, it seems that consistently reacting quickly to Rick's arm drop (without jumping) can be more important than having the fastest car. Interesting, too, that several do great in getting to the final round only to have their cars fail in the best of 3 "hot lap" competition. Maybe that's the producer's way of introducing an element of "Survivor" into their made-for-TV drag racing "reality" show? Driver's skill plus the car's performance and endurance are all a part of the winning combination. It will be great to hear about your first hand experience in November whether or not either of you gets chosen to run in the final elimination group. Best of luck to you both - we'll be pulling for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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