Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire!

Don Sofranko · 07-29-2012, 08:35 AM

Man am I excited...
This divisional race has the entertainment potential of the year.
If only they could have class runoffs after dark, under the Musco lights, and force the spectators to watch from the guardrails!

Looks like the top 283 Chevy II's will be there.
Gene Bichlmeier makes it every year, and Tim Nicholson is rumored to make the tow.
David Smith, Wayne Denklau, and Larry Wilson, could all show.
Those feared Zaskowski boys better show with both cars.
If Dan Schlieker, Robin Brown (where is the blue rocket these days), and Greg Smith could make it, I would be so happy!
Even Charlie Westcott could put a spare 283 in something and make it!
Gary Tompa would look better with a 283 Nova.
Dan Jacobs would be a very welcome addition (what a car).
I propose Don Wolf as head starter, and Fred Cain as announcer (from Div2).
Gary Jennings should be wheelie bar advisor, and fuel checker!

It would the next best thing to bringing back Modified eliminator.
If its a Super Stock 283, with a stickie, it should make this race, and the Earlville divisional.

Please make my weekend guys. I will look forward to seeing you there.
This is still the best you tube video, because the audio is just perfect, and the helmet cam is a great view. Anybody know what camera Fillipone used?

Ed Carpenter · 07-29-2012, 12:24 PM

I hope someone videotapes the entire event so I can we can watch it over and over again!

Ed Carpenter · 08-01-2012, 10:06 PM

Don as you can see Chevy II's with little engines don't get much interest on here.

Shane Zaskowski · 08-02-2012, 12:07 AM

maybe these videos will help of my dad in his 66 chevy II with a 283 and a 4 speed

http://contour.com/stories/bill-z-mi...-whole-lane--2

http://contour.com/stories/norwalk-2...-in-both-lanes

Bill Cassil · 08-07-2012, 12:01 PM

I am looking forward to seeing you Don. I will be there Thursday Night.

Wayne Denklau · 08-07-2012, 07:24 PM

Gene and Wayne are going to be there thurs. afternoon

Don Sofranko · 08-07-2012, 11:02 PM

Glad all you stick guys will be coming and ringing my ears!
Now if we can get some Kentucky and Tennessee, gear heads to make it.
I hope Robin Brown and Greg Smith are doing well, and would like to hear if anybody has seen them lately.
Also, where did the Becool Chevelle go to? Is this the car Larry Wilson owns?

Bob Rice · 08-08-2012, 12:56 AM

Don, great video but this is still the best one!
Bob Rice

Don Sofranko · 08-10-2012, 08:03 AM

Went to the track last night for the Test n Tune...
Temps dropped into the 60's about 6PM
Skillman cranks out an 8.88 and goes over 151
A starting line view of 4 A/FD's, barking nitro, got the blood flowing.
The Mans gang stood up the new bullet, SS/AS entry, as the track had serious teeth already.

Really, this event is better than the World Series by 100X
The eliminator finishes at night, and the racers can socialize with a cold one as the winners circle time winds down. It ends on Sat. night, and we usually gather near the 1100 foot mark near the end of the race. Lots of non winners can still enjoy the sport!

The video stuff is fun to look at. I would like to see people get their audio quality up to Fillipone standards!

I notice Tony doesn't post here ever? But does he have someone who would comment on his camera setup. I would buy one of those in a minute. There is no severe audio distortion, which is what sucks about most peoples you tube vid's. I make racing videos, and watch the details like this, its important to get a smooth sound, and not easy either.

Ed Carpenter · 08-11-2012, 04:54 PM

Nicholson went 10.00 in GT/I. That's damn impressive!

07-29-2012, 08:35 AM	#1
Don Sofranko Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 121 Likes: 0 Liked 128 Times in 32 Posts	Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! Man am I excited... This divisional race has the entertainment potential of the year. If only they could have class runoffs after dark, under the Musco lights, and force the spectators to watch from the guardrails! Looks like the top 283 Chevy II's will be there. Gene Bichlmeier makes it every year, and Tim Nicholson is rumored to make the tow. David Smith, Wayne Denklau, and Larry Wilson, could all show. Those feared Zaskowski boys better show with both cars. If Dan Schlieker, Robin Brown (where is the blue rocket these days), and Greg Smith could make it, I would be so happy! Even Charlie Westcott could put a spare 283 in something and make it! Gary Tompa would look better with a 283 Nova. Dan Jacobs would be a very welcome addition (what a car). I propose Don Wolf as head starter, and Fred Cain as announcer (from Div2). Gary Jennings should be wheelie bar advisor, and fuel checker! It would the next best thing to bringing back Modified eliminator. If its a Super Stock 283, with a stickie, it should make this race, and the Earlville divisional. Please make my weekend guys. I will look forward to seeing you there. This is still the best you tube video, because the audio is just perfect, and the helmet cam is a great view. Anybody know what camera Fillipone used? Last edited by Don Sofranko; 07-29-2012 at 09:25 AM.

07-29-2012, 12:24 PM	#2
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! I hope someone videotapes the entire event so I can we can watch it over and over again! __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

08-01-2012, 10:06 PM	#3
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! Don as you can see Chevy II's with little engines don't get much interest on here. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

08-02-2012, 12:07 AM	#4
Shane Zaskowski Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 26 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! maybe these videos will help of my dad in his 66 chevy II with a 283 and a 4 speed http://contour.com/stories/bill-z-mi...-whole-lane--2 http://contour.com/stories/norwalk-2...-in-both-lanes

08-07-2012, 12:01 PM	#5
Bill Cassil Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Earlville Ia Posts: 70 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! I am looking forward to seeing you Don. I will be there Thursday Night.

08-07-2012, 07:24 PM	#6
Wayne Denklau Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 15 Likes: 9 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! Gene and Wayne are going to be there thurs. afternoon

08-07-2012, 11:02 PM	#7
Don Sofranko Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 121 Likes: 0 Liked 128 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! Glad all you stick guys will be coming and ringing my ears! Now if we can get some Kentucky and Tennessee, gear heads to make it. I hope Robin Brown and Greg Smith are doing well, and would like to hear if anybody has seen them lately. Also, where did the Becool Chevelle go to? Is this the car Larry Wilson owns?

08-08-2012, 12:56 AM	#8
Bob Rice Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 617 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! Don, great video but this is still the best one! Bob Rice

08-10-2012, 08:03 AM	#9
Don Sofranko Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 121 Likes: 0 Liked 128 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! Went to the track last night for the Test n Tune... Temps dropped into the 60's about 6PM Skillman cranks out an 8.88 and goes over 151 A starting line view of 4 A/FD's, barking nitro, got the blood flowing. The Mans gang stood up the new bullet, SS/AS entry, as the track had serious teeth already. Really, this event is better than the World Series by 100X The eliminator finishes at night, and the racers can socialize with a cold one as the winners circle time winds down. It ends on Sat. night, and we usually gather near the 1100 foot mark near the end of the race. Lots of non winners can still enjoy the sport! The video stuff is fun to look at. I would like to see people get their audio quality up to Fillipone standards! I notice Tony doesn't post here ever? But does he have someone who would comment on his camera setup. I would buy one of those in a minute. There is no severe audio distortion, which is what sucks about most peoples you tube vid's. I make racing videos, and watch the details like this, its important to get a smooth sound, and not easy either.

08-11-2012, 04:54 PM	#10
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Cordova Div race Aug 10-11 = SS 283 Night of Fire! Nicholson went 10.00 in GT/I. That's damn impressive! __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development