Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise

[jmantle]

It's real hard to get an accurate weight on anything when the wind is blowing. Steve was having a tough time getting the scale to settle down so I doubt any of the weights could be considered right on. My car weighed 3505 after the first pass and 3475 after the second pass (on a 3470 minimum) and it uses less than 1/2 gal per pass and I didn't change anything.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by jmantle

It's real hard to get an accurate weight on anything when the wind is blowing. Steve was having a tough time getting the scale to settle down so I doubt any of the weights could be considered right on. My car weighed 3505 after the first pass and 3475 after the second pass (on a 3470 minimum) and it uses less than 1/2 gal per pass and I didn't change anything.

If what was reported is correct what bearing does fluctuating weight on the scales have to do with someone draining water from their car?If the scales were that screwed up because of the wind could they have lined up cars on both side of the scales to block the wind and stabilize the scaled cars?
At Numidia Raceway in PA. their scales (wood) were notorious for wild swings.Rain in the pit was a concern.If there is a scale condition,It's the drivers job to be careful how much ballast to carry in the car.
I usually run my car 25-30 lbs. over minimum.In 10 years the closest I've come to failing weight was 5 lbs.
The fact remains the guy went 1.39 under on run 2.Why push the envelope when no one was even close to him for #1 qualifier.
BTW nice runs in the Pacer.That's one fast fish bowl.

Ed

[GD]

How many of you guys where there? How many of you where at the scales?
WHAT DID HE WEIGHT? I NOW WHAT THE WEIGHT WAS?
I think it is funny you all poping off, and have no facts, A reliable source, Come on know, how about A reliable CRYBABY thats more like it. You all have no facts just suspicions. so quit bashing a couple of guys that work hard on there stuff.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by GD

How many of you guys where there? How many of you where at the scales?
WHAT DID HE WEIGHT? I KNOW WHAT THE WEIGHT WAS?
I think it is funny you all poping off, and have no facts, A reliable source, Come on know, how about A reliable CRYBABY thats more like it. You all have no facts just suspicions. so quit bashing a couple of guys that work hard on there stuff.

Right.If they're from Division 1 they're cheaters.If they come from out West they're hard workers.
Theres Div. 1-3 rules then there's West coast Gracia/Glendora rules.


Ed F.

[herbjr]

Originally Posted by GD

How many of you guys where there? How many of you where at the scales?
WHAT DID HE WEIGHT? I NOW WHAT THE WEIGHT WAS?
I think it is funny you all poping off, and have no facts, A reliable source, Come on know, how about A reliable CRYBABY thats more like it. You all have no facts just suspicions. so quit bashing a couple of guys that work hard on there stuff.

I dont have a dog in this fight, although we are building a C/SA Mopar. But I had my 3rd grader read your post and he agreed with me that you need to see his teacher for a few weeks to clean this up. Have a nice day.

[Jim Wahl]

I was thinking the same thing Herb. Three total posts and no name, ok, you changed my mind....... not! Jim

[OLD GUY]

Originally Posted by herbjr

I dont have a dog in this fight, although we are building a C/SA Mopar. But I had my 3rd grader read your post and he agreed with me that you need to see his teacher for a few weeks to clean this up. Have a nice day.

Good one Herb. Might that C/SA car be a 69 Road Runner by chance? Very favorable combo

Dave Schmitz

[Tommy Gaynor]

I agree with GD! If your reliable sources had any nuts they would step up and say I saw "X"! Until someone has the stones to use your real name and say what you saw. It's just a bunch of rumors and lies. So come on bring it! Lets get the "Reliable Sources" off their ***'s and tells us what they saw, where he "Drained the water" and how light he was! If any of them took 7th grade physical science they would know the car could have not been that light even if water was drained!

P.S. And yes Old Guy, Hal does build my engine but that has nothing to do with facts!

Tommy Gaynor

[herbjr]

Originally Posted by Tommy Gaynor

I agree with GD! If your reliable sources had any nuts they would step up and say I saw "X"! Until someone has the stones to use your real name and say what you saw. It's just a bunch of rumors and lies. So come on bring it! Lets get the "Reliable Sources" off their ***'s and tells us what they saw, where he "Drained the water" and how light he was! If any of them took 7th grade physical science they would know the car could have not been that light even if water was drained!

P.S. And yes Old Guy, Hal does build my engine but that has nothing to do with facts!

Tommy Gaynor

Lets see water is 7lbs per gallon, my crate motor NON STOCKER as you NHRA guys call it holds over 4 gallons of water. So I guess I cant get rid of 21 lbs read quick figuring only the radiator and top of heads. 3 gallons.

Anyway no not going to build that combo 69 440 but close. Keep guessing and Ill let you know.

My dad Herb McCandless Sr is probably one of the best fabricators in the country, my son is 14, he told me he wants his grandson to run a car he built. After doing this wagon 3 weeks ago I realized he might be 65 years old but can work magic with metal and his knowledge on this stuff is amazing. Stay tuned. And as far as the 1.40 under deal, he went 1.39 so if he then went 1.40 and now is trying to get it not to count thats his deal not mine. But if I go that close I'm adding weight or dumping at the 1000.

herb jr