Congrats Adam Keir

Marc Kinton · 06-02-2009, 06:27 AM

It was really nice meeting Adam and his Dad this weekend. What a great TEAM! The car is unbelievable (that's why he got best engineered) and the driver isn't half bad either. Hope they come down south to see us some.

Michael Beard · 06-02-2009, 07:48 AM

Richmond was about .020 tight. I've raced on a handful of Accutime systems, and they're all tight compared to a typical Compulink, just like the majority of TSI systems are .02 loose. I had two -.013 reds on Saturday, which was my double-oh spot. All of my 'good' lights were when I was missing it, then I had made adjustments to the car where my good spot was green, so when I missed it on Adam, I'm .04x. bleagh! Should be fine next year, as I'll know what to expect, and won't be poking around trying to get set up right. Unscrewing the bottom would've helped me... LOL I've actually played on a full-size practice tree that way before when we had a bulb out. Didn't change a thing, which just proves that I'm counting the tree, whether or not I admit it to myself.

I really enjoyed Skyview last year, but I could afford to go that far with the gold card last year. I plan on being at Beaver Springs for the $5K S/SS Combo, though... that's my home track, and I've always wanted to go to the York race. Now I finally have an excuse! What about the World Footbrake Challenge at Bristol?

Jeff Lee · 06-02-2009, 11:16 AM

Tell us about the car. His dad sure builds nice Comp cars!

SC2422 · 06-02-2009, 11:47 AM

....they have a pic over at Dragracecentral. I think Ken bought all the orange paint on the east coast...its clean!!!

If I had someone to get the stocker to Bristol...I'd be there in a second....heck if I get bored, I might drive the hemi jeep down and let everyone spot me.

Marc Kinton · 06-02-2009, 12:13 PM

it is not only clean, it is immaculate. full cage and fire suppression system inside as well. big block under the hood, that thing is nice nice nice~

http://dragracecentral.com/DRCPhoto....r=100#indextop

Larry Fulton · 06-03-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Kinton

it is not only clean, it is immaculate. full cage and fire suppression system inside as well. big block under the hood, that thing is nice nice nice~

http://dragracecentral.com/DRCPhoto....r=100#indextop

It took a comp car builder to do this kind of quality, and to think "outside the box".
This is no typical "stocker".
Very Nice!!

Larry Fulton

www.HotRodCarbs.com

bob stampfli · 06-04-2009, 08:03 AM

"Outside the box" - how bout - "Outside the rules book."
No body can question the workmanship of this car but what about the legality. This car has not been tech-ed properly. Has NHRA determined this car to be legal? If so, can all cars be built to these specs and standards? Here are some obvious points.
1. Motor Plate
2. Motor / Mounts moved back
3. Radiator core support cut to allow front end removal
4. No stock wiring
5. No heater controls
6. Frame connected above the floor
7. Incorrect seats
8. Incorrect steering column
9. A-Frame adjustable stops

Beautiful Car - just not a what NHRA should consider a Stocker.

06-02-2009, 06:27 AM	#1
Marc Kinton Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congrats Adam Keir It was really nice meeting Adam and his Dad this weekend. What a great TEAM! The car is unbelievable (that's why he got best engineered) and the driver isn't half bad either. Hope they come down south to see us some.

06-02-2009, 07:48 AM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Congrats Adam Keir Richmond was about .020 tight. I've raced on a handful of Accutime systems, and they're all tight compared to a typical Compulink, just like the majority of TSI systems are .02 loose. I had two -.013 reds on Saturday, which was my double-oh spot. All of my 'good' lights were when I was missing it, then I had made adjustments to the car where my good spot was green, so when I missed it on Adam, I'm .04x. bleagh! Should be fine next year, as I'll know what to expect, and won't be poking around trying to get set up right. Unscrewing the bottom would've helped me... LOL I've actually played on a full-size practice tree that way before when we had a bulb out. Didn't change a thing, which just proves that I'm counting the tree, whether or not I admit it to myself. I really enjoyed Skyview last year, but I could afford to go that far with the gold card last year. I plan on being at Beaver Springs for the $5K S/SS Combo, though... that's my home track, and I've always wanted to go to the York race. Now I finally have an excuse! What about the World Footbrake Challenge at Bristol? __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

06-02-2009, 11:16 AM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Congrats Adam Keir Tell us about the car. His dad sure builds nice Comp cars! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

06-02-2009, 11:47 AM	#4
SC2422 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congrats Adam Keir ....they have a pic over at Dragracecentral. I think Ken bought all the orange paint on the east coast...its clean!!! If I had someone to get the stocker to Bristol...I'd be there in a second....heck if I get bored, I might drive the hemi jeep down and let everyone spot me.

06-02-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
Marc Kinton Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congrats Adam Keir it is not only clean, it is immaculate. full cage and fire suppression system inside as well. big block under the hood, that thing is nice nice nice~ http://dragracecentral.com/DRCPhoto....r=100#indextop

06-04-2009, 08:03 AM	#7
bob stampfli Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Congrats Adam Keir "Outside the box" - how bout - "Outside the rules book." No body can question the workmanship of this car but what about the legality. This car has not been tech-ed properly. Has NHRA determined this car to be legal? If so, can all cars be built to these specs and standards? Here are some obvious points. 1. Motor Plate 2. Motor / Mounts moved back 3. Radiator core support cut to allow front end removal 4. No stock wiring 5. No heater controls 6. Frame connected above the floor 7. Incorrect seats 8. Incorrect steering column 9. A-Frame adjustable stops Beautiful Car - just not a what NHRA should consider a Stocker.