LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Pro-Am

Michael Beard · 08-06-2011, 12:51 PM

Warm, humid, and no barometer (28.66) for the test and tune last night. I was looking forward to testing the new CalTracs and Calvert springs and shocks from MoneyMaker Racing. I didn't know what to expect, but it certainly wasn't the car leaving like a schoolbus! We changed spacers this week, from a Super Sucker to an open spacer, and it doesnk( like it AT ALL. Figured I'd put the other spacer back on... So of course I'd left it at home. Bleagh! Still, ran as fast as Richmond.

The first pics (Beard's pit) and 8th (Lee Truell getting more of Bill and Barb Bricker's watermelon on his shirt than in his mouth) are from Richmond last weekend, CalTracs from the middle of the week.

Michael Beard · 08-06-2011, 12:59 PM

Saturday morning, overcast and intermittent rain has kept temps much cooler, but the barometer remains very low. They've been working on the track constantly, even when it was still sprinkling. They ran golf cart races in the meantime to keep us entertained and lighten up the Tedesco's wallet by a few $50 bills.

Jet dryer's on track now, and it seems the weather is staying just south of us now. Might get this in yet!

Bob Lowry was grateful for the delay. The Allison's helped him change a transmission on their lift.

Ed Wright · 08-06-2011, 01:44 PM

Michael, your putting that stuff under the throttle body on your injected engine?

Michael Beard · 08-06-2011, 06:54 PM

Need the clearance for the throttle linkage over the fuel rails. It's a lot different looking setup than the 350 Chevies.

Philbilly found a 4 hole for me to try... Car didn't budge, so maybe it was just a coincidence. Well, picked the wheels up a smidge, drives a little better, but something's flat not right. Went from blowing the tires off the last couple weeks to hooking with no problem, but not even trying to hit the tires this weekend.

Weather's still icky after the rain... 84.5 F, 67%, 28.56 Baro, 4028' DA after Q1 of Super Stock.

joe huestis · 08-06-2011, 07:13 PM

Mike,
What combo is that '73 Dart running in Q/SA @ Pittsburgh ? 318-2V ??? If you can post a picture of that car. Just curious. Thanks, Joe

Greg Hill · 08-06-2011, 08:01 PM

Mike, I would guess Mark Nowicki is going to be in Martin next weekend and if you are there you should talk to him. He runs that same combination and is very fast.

08-06-2011, 12:51 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Pro-Am Warm, humid, and no barometer (28.66) for the test and tune last night. I was looking forward to testing the new CalTracs and Calvert springs and shocks from MoneyMaker Racing. I didn't know what to expect, but it certainly wasn't the car leaving like a schoolbus! We changed spacers this week, from a Super Sucker to an open spacer, and it doesnk( like it AT ALL. Figured I'd put the other spacer back on... So of course I'd left it at home. Bleagh! Still, ran as fast as Richmond. The first pics (Beard's pit) and 8th (Lee Truell getting more of Bill and Barb Bricker's watermelon on his shirt than in his mouth) are from Richmond last weekend, CalTracs from the middle of the week. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 08-08-2011 at 12:50 PM.

08-06-2011, 12:59 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Pro-Am Saturday morning, overcast and intermittent rain has kept temps much cooler, but the barometer remains very low. They've been working on the track constantly, even when it was still sprinkling. They ran golf cart races in the meantime to keep us entertained and lighten up the Tedesco's wallet by a few $50 bills. Jet dryer's on track now, and it seems the weather is staying just south of us now. Might get this in yet! Bob Lowry was grateful for the delay. The Allison's helped him change a transmission on their lift. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS Last edited by Michael Beard; 08-06-2011 at 01:07 PM.

08-06-2011, 01:44 PM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Pro-Am Michael, your putting that stuff under the throttle body on your injected engine? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-06-2011, 06:54 PM	#4
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Pro-Am Need the clearance for the throttle linkage over the fuel rails. It's a lot different looking setup than the 350 Chevies. Philbilly found a 4 hole for me to try... Car didn't budge, so maybe it was just a coincidence. Well, picked the wheels up a smidge, drives a little better, but something's flat not right. Went from blowing the tires off the last couple weeks to hooking with no problem, but not even trying to hit the tires this weekend. Weather's still icky after the rain... 84.5 F, 67%, 28.56 Baro, 4028' DA after Q1 of Super Stock. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

08-06-2011, 07:13 PM	#5
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 623 Likes: 280 Liked 409 Times in 113 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Pro-Am Mike, What combo is that '73 Dart running in Q/SA @ Pittsburgh ? 318-2V ??? If you can post a picture of that car. Just curious. Thanks, Joe

08-06-2011, 08:01 PM	#6
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: LIVE from Pittsburgh IHRA Pro-Am Mike, I would guess Mark Nowicki is going to be in Martin next weekend and if you are there you should talk to him. He runs that same combination and is very fast. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK