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[Ken Miele]

Originally Posted by HR9121

I got a text from Greg Rowe and he said they are supposed to run at 8am tomorrow but he doesn't believe he can get out of his pit area. Must've been a monsoon down there.
Very nice pictures Ken, can I ask what kind of camera you are using?

I am still learning how to use it, its a Nikon L840. Its just your basic point and shoot camera. It was cheap, open box at best buy here in town for 140. My phone was just not good enough when it got dark out.

Some pits spots are pretty bad, we still have light rain on and off as I type.

[Randall Klein]

.....Wolkwitz Copo has chassis done by......

I realize a "factory race car", needs some add'l work, but I'm curious, after shelling out $100K, just how much more is needed to be a top competitor

Initially I thought these were race prepared by top factory engineers

[Paul Precht]

Originally Posted by fredjohnston

I don't know what imaginary guide you are looking at but the guide on nhraracer.com for 1970 Chevrolet Chevy II 402 with a stick doesn't show 8.45, it has exactly what I posted before.

3382 divided by 400 is 8.45

[Mark Yacavone]

The guide doesn't say 8.45 but it does say 400 for replacement heads, so it runs A.
I don't know if other cars are listed that way..but this one is.

[Rat Raceway]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

.....Wolkwitz Copo has chassis done by......

I realize a "factory race car", needs some add'l work, but I'm curious, after shelling out $100K, just how much more is needed to be a top competitor

Initially I thought these were race prepared by top factory engineers

Huge amount!

They are far from ready to go from the factory. Like all cars...
"Do work, or get worked!"

[fredjohnston]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

The guide doesn't say 8.45 but it does say 400 for replacement heads, so it runs A.
I don't know if other cars are listed that way..but this one is.

You and Paul are either punch drunk or in denial. It doesn't say 8.45, it doesn't say replacement head means its an A car, it doesn't say please take out your calculator and divide 3382 by 400, it says what you see below in black in white. It says 8.67 which is a B car. It also doesn't say 8.67 but also open to your personal interpretation.

*
STICK
A
375

8.67

390
2.21.06
400

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by fredjohnston

You and Paul are either punch drunk or in denial. It doesn't say 8.45, it doesn't say replacement head means its an A car, it doesn't say please take out your calculator and divide 3382 by 400, it says what you see below in black in white. It says 8.67 which is a B car. It also doesn't say 8.67 but also open to your personal interpretation.

*
STICK
A
375

8.67

390
2.21.06
400

Fred, Have another green beer and take another look in the morning. You'll get it.

Now can we get back to the "taillights" ?

Oh yes, thanks for all the reporting too.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Fred, Have another green beer and take another look in the morning. You'll get it.

Now can we get back to the "taillights" ?

Oh yes, thanks for all the reporting too.

Tail lights, I am just wondering how Mr. Alund received an entry to the Winters and the Gators ? I realize he ran a few Pro Stock races last year but....I don't recall seeing him at any LODRS .....where did the grade points come from ?

[Tony Janes]

Probably because he ran a Pro Stock for Summit, or grade points from Sweden.

[Mark Yacavone]

Well, Mr Fred,
It appears that you are correct in your original premise..Natural B car.
I don't have a rulebook but it was pointed out to me that replacement heads horsepower ratings don't change the original natural class, ..just the total weight carried.
I assumed it was just an omission or a typo. If you knew otherwise, you sure didn't explain very well.. but there you go.