The 2009 GT/AA Calss Shoot Out at Vegas - Page 4

PONTIAC'S REVENGE · 10-08-2009, 10:08 AM

By the way where is Colin? and will Stacy McCarty show up if he can find a trailer to haul his old Pontiac

Hey Don...Stacy here. I hope I'm doin this right, its my first post.

I'm tryin like heck to make it, I broke a rocker arm at the 1000' at Indy and tagged valves. This was easy to fix but we had a temporary stock crank in the motor just to run the race. It developed cracks on 10 dyno pulls and 4 runs, the bearings were perfect!!!! The crank was 1963 421 cast crank and we didnt have time for hardening. waiting on crank from california should have next week...if lucky.

Cameron talked with Colin, I dont think he's coming. Isnt that car cool with the new pieces on it?

Is anyone coming thru Indy that I could get share transport with? If you know anyone please contact me.

Don Kennedy · 10-08-2009, 11:51 PM

Anyone want a ride Buy Frank Grossi Sunfire and most likely be the number one qualifier in GT/AA

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Don Kennedy · 10-13-2009, 09:52 PM

Ok an Update

Phil and Tony Mandella of PMR Race Cars in Montclair, California have their whole crew working day and night on my 2005 Sunfire to make sure the car will "Go Right Down Broadway" They have made some really cool mondifications to this car and I hope My Gary McGlasson engine will show up at Vegas . Gary has been working very hard to make sure some issues have been over come.

So we will be at Vegas Tired , Happy and Broke to just see if this combination can even run with My friends Frank ( Ice in Veins) Grossi ( by the way Phil Mandella build Franks car and maintains it also but Tony Mandella likes us better LOL ( Phils Son ), Tom Nolan , The newer kid on the block with a tried and proven combination, Doug Broaddus, Cour , and Casey Setters , darn all these heavy hitters scare me I think lol . if we get there i will be one happy racer just to show up LOL at me ?

Ok Colin bring the wife and Kids we will make sure you all have some fun , we need a token Ford , lol at me again

> i know Gary Richards You are having a party , change the party to Vegas , we will all be there ?/

The next question Will the other Pontiac Racer Lynn's McCarty brother i for got his name ok it is Stacy will show up unless he is 'scared' he needs another way to get the Old pontiac Out here sharing gas Money to get here ,

oK i am really sure the roads are clear towards the west , and if you have a GT/.AA car show up , then the fun will begin , after all Fank went East I know i saw Frank with my daughter Kati, and (Tom Van Poppel grand TJ is his grand son also)and our Grand son TJ ( we even had some war paint on our cheeks which i got in trouble with Kati and Brian hey TJ and i had a lot of fun ) with my Awesome Son in law Brian Van Poppel watching >

FYI My Trans Am race car is Going over the ocean to a Another Pontac racer of which when the time is right we will let all know where >

Bryan Worner · 10-14-2009, 11:17 AM

One question I have is how is Tom Nolan going to run an LT1 in GT/AA? His minimum weight would be 2495 at 291 hp. Will he have to run it at a minimum of 2670?

stefan callender · 10-14-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Worner

One question I have is how is Tom Nolan going to run an LT1 in GT/AA? His minimum weight would be 2495 at 291 hp. Will he have to run it at a minimum of 2670?

Bryan, I believe they are talking about the 70 LT-1. The same combo Kallas, Cour, Bill Kennedy and Kent Hanley.

Don Kennedy · 10-14-2009, 02:03 PM

Bo :

Put that rocketship in GT/AA and come on out to Vegas . it will be a fun time for sure.

PS
Ah Bo just to let you know all the GT/AA racers all voted on who should buy Dinner here and there were 6 out of the 7 racers which included you . and the racers all voted for You to Buy Dinner it was 6 for and one vote absent i am asumming the one vote was yours LOL

BLAZER · 10-14-2009, 02:29 PM

Hey DK--The vegas odds are out and you are the favorite to win GT/AA at 3 to 1-

sscrewcheif · 10-14-2009, 05:00 PM

Hey Bo

How's about this:
GM 430hp divided by 454 = .95 per rated ci!!! YIKES! What I wouldn't give for .88 Ha!

What say you Frank rides in all the cars but mine!!! And I'll ride in Frank's!!

Doug Broaddus

Jeff Lee · 10-14-2009, 05:42 PM

I think Don is the oldest of the bunch. That will have to be factored in somehow. He has not gone faster than 9.70's and this new car will be a little faster. His buddy Steve may be doing more than the usual engine and torque convertor changes. Don may need a diaper change and I'm not talkin' about those darn engine diapers either.

Don Kennedy · 10-14-2009, 09:09 PM

Jeff : are you implying I am the oldest ? come on over and I will hit you with Franks and Our cane LOL You turkey > by the way where is the race car at ?

Bo come on out we need a nice dinner ,your car will fly at vegas where how quick you go won't count unless it is the 1:40 under the sea level record the hp comes very quick then i think

10-08-2009, 10:08 AM	#31
PONTIAC'S REVENGE Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CARMEL, INDIANA Posts: 141 Likes: 69 Liked 48 Times in 18 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Class Shoot Out at Vegas *By the way where is Colin? and will Stacy McCarty show up if he can find a trailer to haul his old Pontiac* Hey Don...Stacy here. I hope I'm doin this right, its my first post. I'm tryin like heck to make it, I broke a rocker arm at the 1000' at Indy and tagged valves. This was easy to fix but we had a temporary stock crank in the motor just to run the race. It developed cracks on 10 dyno pulls and 4 runs, the bearings were perfect!!!! The crank was 1963 421 cast crank and we didnt have time for hardening. waiting on crank from california should have next week...if lucky. Cameron talked with Colin, I dont think he's coming. Isnt that car cool with the new pieces on it? Is anyone coming thru Indy that I could get share transport with? If you know anyone please contact me. Last edited by PONTIAC'S REVENGE; 10-08-2009 at 11:33 AM.

10-08-2009, 11:51 PM	#32
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Class Shoot Out at Vegas Anyone want a ride Buy Frank Grossi Sunfire and most likely be the number one qualifier in GT/AA. __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS Last edited by Don Kennedy; 10-09-2009 at 01:25 AM.

10-13-2009, 09:52 PM	#33
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Class Shoot Out at Vegas Ok an Update Phil and Tony Mandella of PMR Race Cars in Montclair, California have their whole crew working day and night on my 2005 Sunfire to make sure the car will "Go Right Down Broadway" They have made some really cool mondifications to this car and I hope My Gary McGlasson engine will show up at Vegas . Gary has been working very hard to make sure some issues have been over come. So we will be at Vegas Tired , Happy and Broke to just see if this combination can even run with My friends Frank ( Ice in Veins) Grossi ( by the way Phil Mandella build Franks car and maintains it also but Tony Mandella likes us better LOL ( Phils Son ), Tom Nolan , The newer kid on the block with a tried and proven combination, Doug Broaddus, Cour , and Casey Setters , darn all these heavy hitters scare me I think lol . if we get there i will be one happy racer just to show up LOL at me ? Ok Colin bring the wife and Kids we will make sure you all have some fun , we need a token Ford , lol at me again> i know Gary Richards You are having a party , change the party to Vegas , we will all be there ?/ The next question Will the other Pontiac Racer Lynn's McCarty brother i for got his name ok it is Stacy will show up unless he is 'scared' he needs another way to get the Old pontiac Out here sharing gas Money to get here , oK i am really sure the roads are clear towards the west , and if you have a GT/.AA car show up , then the fun will begin , after all Fank went East I know i saw Frank with my daughter Kati, and (Tom Van Poppel grand TJ is his grand son also)and our Grand son TJ ( we even had some war paint on our cheeks which i got in trouble with Kati and Brian hey TJ and i had a lot of fun ) with my Awesome Son in law Brian Van Poppel watching > FYI My Trans Am race car is Going over the ocean to a Another Pontac racer of which when the time is right we will let all know where > __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS Last edited by Don Kennedy; 10-14-2009 at 06:03 AM.

10-14-2009, 11:17 AM	#34
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 819 Likes: 131 Liked 478 Times in 80 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Calss Shoot Out at Vegas One question I have is how is Tom Nolan going to run an LT1 in GT/AA? His minimum weight would be 2495 at 291 hp. Will he have to run it at a minimum of 2670?

10-14-2009, 02:03 PM	#36
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Class Shoot Out at Vegas Bo : Put that rocketship in GT/AA and come on out to Vegas . it will be a fun time for sure. PS Ah Bo just to let you know all the GT/AA racers all voted on who should buy Dinner here and there were 6 out of the 7 racers which included you . and the racers all voted for You to Buy Dinner it was 6 for and one vote absent i am asumming the one vote was yours LOL __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

10-14-2009, 02:29 PM	#37
BLAZER Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wasthere,England Posts: 266 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Calss Shoot Out at Vegas Hey DK--The vegas odds are out and you are the favorite to win GT/AA at 3 to 1-

10-14-2009, 05:00 PM	#38
sscrewcheif Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: southern california Posts: 83 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Calss Shoot Out at Vegas Hey Bo How's about this: GM 430hp divided by 454 = .95 per rated ci!!! YIKES! What I wouldn't give for .88 Ha! What say you Frank rides in all the cars but mine!!! And I'll ride in Frank's!! Doug Broaddus

10-14-2009, 05:42 PM	#39
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Calss Shoot Out at Vegas I think Don is the oldest of the bunch. That will have to be factored in somehow. He has not gone faster than 9.70's and this new car will be a little faster. His buddy Steve may be doing more than the usual engine and torque convertor changes. Don may need a diaper change and I'm not talkin' about those darn engine diapers either. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-14-2009, 09:09 PM	#40
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: The 2009 GT/AA Class Shoot Out at Vegas Jeff : are you implying I am the oldest ? come on over and I will hit you with Franks and Our cane LOL You turkey > by the way where is the race car at ? Bo come on out we need a nice dinner ,your car will fly at vegas where how quick you go won't count unless it is the 1:40 under the sea level record the hp comes very quick then i think __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS Last edited by Don Kennedy; 10-14-2009 at 09:12 PM.