Project Junkyard Dog

Joe Toller · 01-02-2014, 08:28 PM

Just got word back from the Divison 6 tech director, he says if the wheels are rated for regular use (they are) with appropriate tires they are acceptable for my car.
I'm sticking with my current cam, so I am a good converter away from putting this beast on the track and getting some numbers once it thaws! I am *that* close! I am pumped!

goinbroke2 · 01-03-2014, 01:57 AM

Awesome! Do you have an e-mail or something to share? If the question comes up in tech, a printed hard copy in the back pocket would be handy. (yeah I know they still have the final say)

Not sure if a letter from a div director would trump one from Mike Baker but hey, it's worth a try.

Joe Toller · 01-03-2014, 10:44 AM

I do have the email; not sure if it would work in another division or not? I'm only planning on Divisional and one Open anyway.

Mark Yacavone · 01-03-2014, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Toller

Just got word back from the Divison 6 tech director, he says if the wheels are rated for regular use (they are) with appropriate tires they are acceptable for my car.
I

That makes a lot of sense..Save that email!
I'm sure those wheels have a lot more testing and engineering than some of those chyneee
front drag wheels.
They must have been tested with a bunch more abuse than straight line drag racing.

goinbroke2 · 01-03-2014, 02:59 PM

I agree Mark, that's why I was disappointed when the "official" answer from IHRA was no.
However, that was 2005 so maybe things have eased a bit or there has been a change of heart. Hope so..still haven't pulled them off the mustang yet.

pontiacchuck · 01-03-2014, 04:23 PM

i have run them on a et car for years re drilled for chevy and ihra had no problem

Joe Toller · 01-03-2014, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

That makes a lot of sense..Save that email!
I'm sure those wheels have a lot more testing and engineering than some of those chyneee
front drag wheels.
They must have been tested with a bunch more abuse than straight line drag racing.

They are engineered for a 3500lb car, mine is just shy of 3000. I printed the email and put it in my logbook!

The Hawk · 01-08-2014, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Toller

They are engineered for a 3500lb car, mine is just shy of 3000. I printed the email and put it in my logbook!

Good call. I`ve done the same regarding 2 Steps in Sportsman ET Racing. Corrected one local track's rule.

farmco r/sa · 01-19-2014, 01:15 PM

junkyard joe, how many projects are you currently
working on? maverick? buick? any others?

Joe Toller · 01-19-2014, 02:12 PM

I took some excellent advice and have whittled everything to one project, the Comet. The Buick got parted out and the shell is being restored by a Buick fanatic.

I am working on focusing on one car, which is hard for me, but so far has results, thanks to some encouragement from fellow members. I am putting all I can into getting the Comet on the track, with the plan to upgrade things as I can afford to each offseason. Matter of fact, it's 45 outside, so I'm headed out to work on it some more today.

01-02-2014, 08:28 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Just got word back from the Divison 6 tech director, he says if the wheels are rated for regular use (they are) with appropriate tires they are acceptable for my car. I'm sticking with my current cam, so I am a good converter away from putting this beast on the track and getting some numbers once it thaws! I am that close! I am pumped! __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT Last edited by Joe Toller; 01-02-2014 at 09:46 PM.

01-03-2014, 01:57 AM	#2
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 892 Likes: 1,631 Liked 393 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Awesome! Do you have an e-mail or something to share? If the question comes up in tech, a printed hard copy in the back pocket would be handy. (yeah I know they still have the final say) Not sure if a letter from a div director would trump one from Mike Baker but hey, it's worth a try.

01-03-2014, 10:44 AM	#3
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog I do have the email; not sure if it would work in another division or not? I'm only planning on Divisional and one Open anyway. __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT

01-03-2014, 02:59 PM	#5
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 892 Likes: 1,631 Liked 393 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog I agree Mark, that's why I was disappointed when the "official" answer from IHRA was no. However, that was 2005 so maybe things have eased a bit or there has been a change of heart. Hope so..still haven't pulled them off the mustang yet.

01-03-2014, 04:23 PM	#6
pontiacchuck Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 77 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog i have run them on a et car for years re drilled for chevy and ihra had no problem

01-19-2014, 01:15 PM	#9
farmco r/sa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lakewood, co Posts: 558 Likes: 302 Liked 147 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog junkyard joe, how many projects are you currently working on? maverick? buick? any others? __________________ Randy Hyman. Lakewood co. stk 5394 P/SA

01-19-2014, 02:12 PM	#10
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog I took some excellent advice and have whittled everything to one project, the Comet. The Buick got parted out and the shell is being restored by a Buick fanatic. I am working on focusing on one car, which is hard for me, but so far has results, thanks to some encouragement from fellow members. I am putting all I can into getting the Comet on the track, with the plan to upgrade things as I can afford to each offseason. Matter of fact, it's 45 outside, so I'm headed out to work on it some more today. __________________ Joe Toller Lewistown, MT