"Live" from Columbus Lucas Oil race

Charley Downing · 07-21-2011, 10:03 AM

Patrick when down last night to get in line with the wgn, all he told us was, it's HOT. I'am not going it's to hot for me and I'am still waiting for my quicktime bellhousing for the 428.

Jim Kaekel · 07-21-2011, 10:43 AM

It's supposed to be 96° there today according to the Weather Channel. Of course, be sure to add-on that Div. 3 humidity.

Nitro Joe Jackson · 07-21-2011, 04:51 PM

guys its damn hot here, track temp was 141 when rich South was running, he detuned it big time to make sure it got down the track, went 9.97 -134 at 94 temp, 4700 ft , grain at 137, dp 91
This is at GT/FA weight (305 back in)

Larry Hill · 07-21-2011, 05:20 PM

Hey guys,
Looks like we are not going to make it to Columbus after all. Damn work!! So ya'll just keep posting and let us know how things are going. Hopefully we will catch up with everyone next weekend in Stanton.

Good luck!!

Patsy

Paul Hellenberg · 07-21-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Hey guys,
Looks like we are not going to make it to Columbus after all. Damn work!! So ya'll just keep posting and let us know how things are going. Hopefully we will catch up with everyone next weekend in Stanton.

Good luck!!

Patsy

Thank you for getting this started. The weather defies the imagination.
I saw the last Rich South run and they really worked at it.

Jimi B · 07-21-2011, 06:43 PM

Anyone know if there will be tech Saturday? I about had my car ready in near stocker trim then found a blown head gasket. I just finished the valve job and milling today. Assembling the head in the a.m. Plumbing fuel sample valve, installing the head, and some other odds and ends tomorrow. Then I think I might throw slicks in the hatch and drive my little fwd stocker from Cincy to Columbus just to get it tech'd in for a grade point. Too bad I just made the decision this week to get rid of the ac haha. Id consider actually trying to qualify if I can get all the pump gas pumped out...

I really have no desire to load the thing on a trailer and head to Michigan for a grade point next week..

I was in the same boat last year and never made a race.. But this year I have a much better head on my shoulders, and started with a much better (non cut up) car to prepare for stock. I really want to make Indy this year. But at least if I dont I am pretty certain ill at least get my grade points for next year this year hahaha.

TinSoldier 3215 · 07-21-2011, 06:44 PM

Paul, Did you take the car up? Or did you go up with Dave and Danny?

Paul Hellenberg · 07-21-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jonesracing

Paul, Did you take the car up? Or did you go up with Dave and Danny?

Yes I arrived at the track today at 7:30 AM.

Plenty hot.

Paul

PONTIAC'S REVENGE · 07-21-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Charley Downing

Patrick when down last night to get in line with the wgn, all he told us was, it's HOT. I'am not going it's to hot for me and I'am still waiting for my quicktime bellhousing for the 428.

Im with you chuck,
The only way i would go was If I could bunk in the grocery store next to the cool Budweiser! Ha!

stacy

PONTIAC'S REVENGE · 07-21-2011, 11:02 PM

hey joe,
did you say they replaced the starting line? Class Nats last year was ridiculously slippery.

07-21-2011, 10:03 AM	#1
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Lucas Oil race Patrick when down last night to get in line with the wgn, all he told us was, it's HOT. I'am not going it's to hot for me and I'am still waiting for my quicktime bellhousing for the 428. __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 07-21-2011 at 01:41 PM.

07-21-2011, 10:43 AM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Lucas Oil race It's supposed to be 96° there today according to the Weather Channel. Of course, be sure to add-on that Div. 3 humidity. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

07-21-2011, 04:51 PM	#3
Nitro Joe Jackson VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Loudonville, Ohio or where ever the Nitro Lounge is parked Posts: 2,293 Likes: 58 Liked 67 Times in 19 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Lucas Oil race guys its damn hot here, track temp was 141 when rich South was running, he detuned it big time to make sure it got down the track, went 9.97 -134 at 94 temp, 4700 ft , grain at 137, dp 91 This is at GT/FA weight (305 back in) __________________ Nitro Joe Jackson STK 3431 nitrojoe@neo.rr.com

07-21-2011, 05:20 PM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,648 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,755 Times in 2,236 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Lucas Oil race Hey guys, Looks like we are not going to make it to Columbus after all. Damn work!! So ya'll just keep posting and let us know how things are going. Hopefully we will catch up with everyone next weekend in Stanton. Good luck!! Patsy __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-21-2011, 06:43 PM	#6
Jimi B Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Lucas Oil race Anyone know if there will be tech Saturday? I about had my car ready in near stocker trim then found a blown head gasket. I just finished the valve job and milling today. Assembling the head in the a.m. Plumbing fuel sample valve, installing the head, and some other odds and ends tomorrow. Then I think I might throw slicks in the hatch and drive my little fwd stocker from Cincy to Columbus just to get it tech'd in for a grade point. Too bad I just made the decision this week to get rid of the ac haha. Id consider actually trying to qualify if I can get all the pump gas pumped out... I really have no desire to load the thing on a trailer and head to Michigan for a grade point next week.. I was in the same boat last year and never made a race.. But this year I have a much better head on my shoulders, and started with a much better (non cut up) car to prepare for stock. I really want to make Indy this year. But at least if I dont I am pretty certain ill at least get my grade points for next year this year hahaha. __________________ Jimmy Bowling BF/S 3808 www.facebook.com/jimib1980

07-21-2011, 06:44 PM	#7
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Lucas Oil race Paul, Did you take the car up? Or did you go up with Dave and Danny?

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PONTIAC'S REVENGE Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CARMEL, INDIANA Posts: 141 Likes: 69 Liked 48 Times in 18 Posts	Re: "Live" from Columbus Lucas Oil race hey joe, did you say they replaced the starting line? Class Nats last year was ridiculously slippery.