Mid- Engine Modified Sports

[CNC-Dude]

I agree with the above, always drive a race car like you stole it, you never know when you'll get another chance at a place that's as unpredictable as Bonneville has been regarding weather and track conditions the last several years. Looks good!

[manta22]

Thanks, Dude!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[tauruck]

Neil, just don't do the "Thatch Weave"!!!!.

[manta22]

Neil, just don't do the "Thatch Weave"!!!!.

Aha! A classic naval aviation move. Good one, Mike! 

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[tauruck]

I betcha Freud will weigh in next!!!.

[floydjer]

I drove a 59` houseboat the length of Lake Powell once...My riders called the wake I left " Jerry Curls "

[manta22]

I drove a 59` houseboat the length of Lake Powell once...My riders called the wake I left " Jerry Curls "

From Wahweap Marina to Bullfrog Marina is a long trip in a houseboat!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[floydjer]

Neil...We over shot Bullfrog and Dangling Rope...Right up to Dirty Devil Canyon and the signs telling us to turn back..Grand fun.

[manta22]

Woah! That is a long trip. You must have had a BIG gas tank to go that far in a huge houseboat! My sister used to live just outside Page but she moved to Tucson last year. Nice lake!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[wobblywalrus]

Neil, in regards to running the new car hard...it might be a good idea to run it flat out for the first timed mile and let it coast down early.  Then, when you get home take it apart and look at everything carefully to make sure the clearances are correct, etc.

[Stainless1]

Neil, in regards to running the new car hard...it might be a good idea to run it flat out for the first timed mile and let it coast down early.  Then, when you get home take it apart and look at everything carefully to make sure the clearances are correct, etc.

WW, BS... there are no records and a lot of money spent to run hard for a mile and go home.  Neil's engine and car will be checked out by his licensing passes... if it is not right, he will know it... if it is he will be able to run it as hard as he pleases.  Racing once a year or so requires you do what you can, when you can...
If you are running to protect your motor, you are just driving.... 

[manta22]

WW & Stainless;

I can see logic in both your arguments; I guess I'll just decide what I'll do when the time comes.... 

Steve Anderson came here for a short visit to have a look at my car yesterday afternoon. He had a number of comments and good suggestions for me-- Thanks, Steve!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[wobblywalrus]

Neil, what I am saying is not to limit the number of runs.  It is to shut off after the first timed mile.  Multiple shorter runs give a person more times to look over the externals to see problems.  Also, the multiple heating and cooling cycles give the new engine a chance to bed in tight clearances.

[Stan Back]

Neil --

You might consider adding a Push Bar (2.1) even though with your front "hitch" may cover it -- it might be deemed as not "readily available".

Can't remember your gearing or trans., but a push bar is also nice to get off the starting line without blasting the starters with spray or stalling.

Stan

[manta22]

Thanks, Stan. I don't have time to fabricate a push bar that would be removable. That is necessary because my rear body hinges at the rear and would interfere with a push bar in place. Maybe later I can come up with something.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ