Quickest "Real" Pontiac

Geerhead55 · 02-23-2014, 04:03 PM

I've got a buddy who is a diehard Pontiac freak, and he asked me what the quickest run by a Pontiac stocker was,, and he said "I don't mean those corporate V-8s or LS motors,, I'm talking a traditional real Pontiac engine." I told him I didn't know,, but I knew who to ask,, and I see that Scott Burton ran a 10.35 in "B" at Phoenix, and I can't think of any that have ever made "A" weight,, so I'm deferring to the masses.
I'm sure Scott's .35 has been bettered by someone or himself. Nitro Joe, can you help? I'll see my buddy next weekend at breakfast,,,, thanks for any info.
Danny Durham

Mark Yacavone · 02-23-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

I've got a buddy who is a diehard Pontiac freak, and he asked me what the quickest run by a Pontiac stocker was,, and he said "I don't mean those corporate V-8s or LS motors,, I'm talking a traditional real Pontiac engine." I told him I didn't know,, but I knew who to ask,, and I see that Scott Burton ran a 10.35 in "B" at Phoenix, and I can't think of any that have ever made "A" weight,, so I'm deferring to the masses.
I'm sure Scott's .35 has been bettered by someone or himself. Nitro Joe, can you help? I'll see my buddy next weekend at breakfast,,,, thanks for any info.
Danny Durham

Pretty sure Scott has run a tenth quicker or better, Nat's, Div's
Maybe 2 years ago?

chris ok · 02-23-2014, 04:11 PM

Are there any Ram Air IV GTO's running?
My favorite all time car.

Tom Moock · 02-23-2014, 04:26 PM

Scott best run in both 2011 & 2012 10.32, 2013 10.20 per nitro joe`s stats. Tom

bob3240 · 02-24-2014, 05:16 PM

Someone said that it is the fastest stocker with a Q-Jet. Anybody know???

Jim Kaekel · 02-24-2014, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bob^3240

Someone said that it is the fastest stocker with a Q-Jet. Anybody know???

I would think that's a good possibility.

Carguy49 · 02-24-2014, 06:02 PM

This might help. In the January 2013 issue of High Performance Pontiac there is a 5 page article on Scott's Firebird. In the article it states that he has run a best of 10.17 at 128 m.p.h with a 60 ft. of 1.292. According to the article, I believe he was at "B" weight. I have met Scott and his son Brad and found both of them to be great guys and very accomplished racers. Brad was N.H.R.A. Stock champ twice.

For comparison, I believe Leo Glasbrenner has been in the 10.30's in C. I don't think his 68 will get any lighter than that, I could be wrong.

In Super Stock I believe Bill Rink's '74 G.T.O. has been in the 10.50's in SS/LA. Again I could be wrong.

Would love to hear if either of these last 2 cars have been quicker.

jmcarter · 02-24-2014, 06:37 PM

Don't think Scott has had the opportunity to run in mineshaft conditions either....pretty impressive indeed.

Geerhead55 · 02-25-2014, 01:46 AM

Ron,, thanks for the info,, you're right they're a couple of good guys,, and I'm sure you'll recall that occasionally, the 2 time champ has hauled his Firebird out to Bremerton and run in Pro Bracket with us, although I haven't had the pleasure of lining up along side of him yet. Probably a good thing.

Jim,, its a shame that the Mission Raceway divisional got moved into June, away from the mineshaft conditions that sometimes occurred in May. That would be quite a tow for Scott,, so I hope he finds good conditions somewhere else.
Danny Durham

Ron Stewart · 02-25-2014, 11:44 AM

On the super stock side! in gt/aa stacy mccarty and don kennedy both have ran 9 teens 140 + . stacy with a stock block. both with pontiac bodies.
now thats impressive ! don't care who you are.

02-23-2014, 04:03 PM	#1
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Quickest "Real" Pontiac I've got a buddy who is a diehard Pontiac freak, and he asked me what the quickest run by a Pontiac stocker was,, and he said "I don't mean those corporate V-8s or LS motors,, I'm talking a traditional real Pontiac engine." I told him I didn't know,, but I knew who to ask,, and I see that Scott Burton ran a 10.35 in "B" at Phoenix, and I can't think of any that have ever made "A" weight,, so I'm deferring to the masses. I'm sure Scott's .35 has been bettered by someone or himself. Nitro Joe, can you help? I'll see my buddy next weekend at breakfast,,,, thanks for any info. Danny Durham

02-23-2014, 04:11 PM	#3
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Quickest "Real" Pontiac Are there any Ram Air IV GTO's running? My favorite all time car.

02-23-2014, 04:26 PM	#4
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Quickest "Real" Pontiac Scott best run in both 2011 & 2012 10.32, 2013 10.20 per nitro joe`s stats. Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK Last edited by Tom Moock; 02-23-2014 at 04:32 PM. Reason: add imformation

02-24-2014, 05:16 PM	#5
bob3240 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lebanon ohio Posts: 251 Likes: 3 Liked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Quickest "Real" Pontiac Someone said that it is the fastest stocker with a Q-Jet. Anybody know???

02-24-2014, 06:02 PM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,968 Likes: 2,437 Liked 2,907 Times in 698 Posts	Re: Quickest "Real" Pontiac This might help. In the January 2013 issue of High Performance Pontiac there is a 5 page article on Scott's Firebird. In the article it states that he has run a best of 10.17 at 128 m.p.h with a 60 ft. of 1.292. According to the article, I believe he was at "B" weight. I have met Scott and his son Brad and found both of them to be great guys and very accomplished racers. Brad was N.H.R.A. Stock champ twice. For comparison, I believe Leo Glasbrenner has been in the 10.30's in C. I don't think his 68 will get any lighter than that, I could be wrong. In Super Stock I believe Bill Rink's '74 G.T.O. has been in the 10.50's in SS/LA. Again I could be wrong. Would love to hear if either of these last 2 cars have been quicker. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 02-24-2014 at 06:47 PM. Reason: more info

02-24-2014, 06:37 PM	#8
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,288 Likes: 2,352 Liked 3,160 Times in 966 Posts	Re: Quickest "Real" Pontiac Don't think Scott has had the opportunity to run in mineshaft conditions either....pretty impressive indeed. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

02-25-2014, 01:46 AM	#9
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Quickest "Real" Pontiac Ron,, thanks for the info,, you're right they're a couple of good guys,, and I'm sure you'll recall that occasionally, the 2 time champ has hauled his Firebird out to Bremerton and run in Pro Bracket with us, although I haven't had the pleasure of lining up along side of him yet. Probably a good thing. Jim,, its a shame that the Mission Raceway divisional got moved into June, away from the mineshaft conditions that sometimes occurred in May. That would be quite a tow for Scott,, so I hope he finds good conditions somewhere else. Danny Durham

02-25-2014, 11:44 AM	#10
Ron Stewart Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Quickest "Real" Pontiac On the super stock side! in gt/aa stacy mccarty and don kennedy both have ran 9 teens 140 + . stacy with a stock block. both with pontiac bodies. now thats impressive ! don't care who you are.