Live from Atco, NJ - NHRA PC Richard National Open

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D/SA Record?
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[Mike Carr]

Jim, there is NO AHFS at National Opens. Go as fast as you want.

And yes, they scale, fuel check and seal a cars engine when teardown is done the next day.

[Tony Curcio]

The H/SA record was at 10.91, and G was at minimum, so young Mr. Butcher has gone quicker than both existing marks. My brother called from the track to tell me he sheared the wheel studs on the back up run for H. It's not clear if they'll allow a back up run during the last qualifying session- the flyer leads me to believe they might not.

I wanted to be there badly, and spent lots of money this spring to take a shot at one of these records. Broke a driveshaft right off the line last week, which in turn allowed the engine to freewheel for half a second, which broke a lifter puck, which fell into the cam tunnel and broke the cam.

To be honest, I don't know if I could have topped a 10.88. Probably not. These guys are to be congratulated on one of stoutest records in the eliminator, and kudos to anyone who volunteers for a teardown like that.

[Tony Curcio]

Also learned that Steve Szupka went 11.05 in I/SA against an 11.21 record.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Tony Curcio

The H/SA record was at 10.91, and G was at minimum, so young Mr. Bucher has gone quicker than both existing marks. My brother called from the track to tell me he sheared the wheel studs on the back up run for H. It's not clear if they'll allow a back up run during the last qualifying session- the flyer leads me to believe they might not.

I wanted to be there badly, and spent lots of money this spring to take a shot at one of these records. Broke a driveshaft right off the line last week, which in turn allowed the engine to freewheel for half a second, which broke a lifter puck, which fell into the cam tunnel and broke the cam.

To be honest, I don't know if I could have topped a 10.88. Probably not. These guys are to be congratulated on one of stoutest records in the eliminator, and kudos to anyone who volunteers for a teardown like that.

Tony, sorry to hear about your breakage, I'm sure you will rebound better than ever! You are correct about the H/SA record is 10.91. I'm not sure where I got the idea that it is 10.82. Jim


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[Tom Moock]

Jim Wahl, I think a few years ago Jack Matyas set a record on Thursday with one car and raced a different car in eliminations at this race? I think it`s up to the division director on how they do different things at these racers. Tom

[Jeremy K]

Is that a Boucher engine in the Camaro? Or other?

I wonder what some of the incremental times were on that 10.81 run? Must have been pretty handy to a sub 1.40 60'.

Jeremy

[James Perrone]

Originally Posted by Jeremy K

Is that a Boucher engine in the Camaro? Or other?

I wonder what some of the incremental times were on that 10.81 run? Must have been pretty handy to a sub 1.40 60'.

Jeremy

Bub motor..Congrats to all you record breakers.. REAL FAST CARS !

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Tom Moock

Jim Wahl, I think a few years ago Jack Matyas set a record on Thursday with one car and raced a different car in eliminations at this race? I think it`s up to the division director on how they do different things at these racers. Tom

Tom - Yes I did that and I can personally guarantee you it will never , ever happen again .Boy did I get chewed out for that move .Me ? I thought it was pretty slick but the NHRA officials didn't agree .But they gave me a 'used car salesman ' of the month award for my approach .

[Doug Blackley]

Originally Posted by Jeremy K

Is that a Boucher engine in the Camaro? Or other?

I wonder what some of the incremental times were on that 10.81 run? Must have been pretty handy to a sub 1.40 60'.

Jeremy

Jeremy he has a Camaro. Those Bub built 305's are packing some heat. May have to see about getting mine back out again.