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East Coast Timing Association => ECTA General Chat => Topic started by: Seldom Seen Slim on June 25, 2010, 08:16:03 PM
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Glen -- and everyone -- I just walked over to the other side of the motel's yard and did hear some thunder rumbling in the far distance -- but it's only mostly cloudy right here and not raining at all. A storm tonight to cool and clean the air would be nice. It was in the HIGH nineties today -- with humidity (that's water in the air, you folks out west) above 65- 80 %.
So -- really low turnout so far. About twenty five or thirty bikes, and maybe two dozen cars. I guess we shouldn't have said so much on line about the heat -- lots of folks stayed away.
So -- I'll post this and then go back and modify it with a bunch of photos. I want to letcha know that things are moving along, though. I'll be back in a few minutes.
Here are photos, including a cool mid-50s BMW single cylinder 250, and Walt (116cihemi) little Escort. And all the other usual suspects. I've got some more photos in the machine -- you'll get those later. Nancy wants to go eat -- I'll take her out in a few minutes, but the site got first dibs on my attention.
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Here's Dan Stokes and his Camaro
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Dan's engine bay:
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A trio of shots of Walt's car and Josh Owen:
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1400cc of Suzuki motor in this car:
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Joe Ledford's roaster:
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Here's a turbo 'Busa, new to the track. We asked him what the record was in his class (we usually ask new folks that question, just to see if they've paid any attention), and he gave us a look like "I can't believe the record I saw online is right. Is it REALLY 272?
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Here's a pair of shots of that tasty Bimmer:
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Okay -- that's all for now. Later - -
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Good luck to the racers and thank you to all of the volunteers!!
BRING WATER and SHADE ! ! ! ! !
J
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Thought I'd forgot all about you folks, hey? Nah, justmaking a run and sweating. So here's your first update of the weekend.
There are lots of little motorcycles hdere. A turbo 175 Honda, a couple of 100's, a couple of 250, and so on. More than usual, for sure. They're running 62, 76, and speeds like that. And a good assortment of bigger-motored bikes, too -- the turbo 'Busas are represented by a few bikes we haven't seen before -- and some of the usual suspectst. Dean Sabatanelli just ran 214 naked on the Scott Guthrie #1107, and Todd, on the 1111 sidecar bike has made a couple of runs in the lower 170s. I managed a 177 on the street ZX14 -- and was happy about it in the high temp/higher humidity air. Josh Owen is justleaving the pit on the nitrous 1302 bike -- and will be through the lights in less than 20 minutes or so.
The lines are pretty short -- thanks to the weather, no doubt. As of a half hour ago there is no further need for pre-stage lines -- that's how well things are moving.
So - to cars -- let's see -- Joe Ledford in the #55 roadster did 195, a circle track car a 186, a stock Chevy pickup 116++. Unh, let's wait a minute -- car 7770 is leaving the line -- I'll tell you more in a second or two. It's an Datsun 240, I think (kinda hard to see) and he ran 145. Photos:
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Unh, I don't know much about this one -- except that I think he's going to run it!
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Our pit - - the TJRD pit, that is. . .
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And look at this great ol' Ford:
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And the 9232 Camaro just ran -- sounded dang good -- but no speed has been announced. Ah, there -- 190.887.
Todd Dross just put down a 173 on the sidecar bike.
Now -- I've got a photo of Flipper that I'll put on here, just to let you know what we've gotta deal with at Maxton. I'll give you a hint -- she's wearing a custom-made shirt. I'll post that in a minute or two.
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Okay. Susan Miller, a/k/a Flipper for her habit of single-digit waves, had a buddy make this shirt for her. She's lurking in shutdown and marking the sped-board -- fills it out with the racer's speed so he can see it when returning to the pits. This is what they get to see:
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Again:
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And here is a photo of Nancy and me and our rides and so on. . .
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The 531 (bright yellow) roadster just put in a 195.200 run -- must be the roadster chosen speed for the day.
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Jon,
Doesn't Nancy has a shirt just like that, except with drawings all over it?? Could you post a pic of that, or email it to me :-D
Bill
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Details? Please and thank you.
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Bill, for a young guy, you are acting like a dirty old man!! :evil: :cheers:
Fred
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Bill, you can call, you can beg on line, but you'll have to settle for the photo of her and me directly after the shots of Flipper.
It's about 84F/75% right now. I'll go get some results and post them.
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I see you got a shot of the Firecracker.
Do you know how Seth is doing so far ?
Thanks from your bed ridden Starter ....
:-D
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David, It looks like a Porsche 904. If it is and real it is a very rare race car.
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Yes, Doug it does. Just wondering what it "really" is . . . . A real 904 would be worth more than my house, all my junk and everything I could dream about earning.
I guess we'll find out eventually . . . . .in the meantime, I need to get to Maxton . . . .
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Report on the psuedo-904: It's a car built by some fellow that brought it here to see if he could run it -- so he said, but also probably so he could show it off to the folks assembled. It did have a flat-6 Porsche motor and some Porsche brakes -- and a front end, I'm told, that he designed and built himself. I am told he builds them for sale.
Probably,therefore, not worth as much as your house after all.
Not a whole heck of a lot going on here. Dean's running the turbo 'Busa around 215, Josh just ran 209 on the nitrous bike, the sidecar turbo 'Busa made a fine pass at 194, and so on for the bikes. The two roadsters are still stuck in the upper 190s, the "cup" cars are in the 160-180 range, the sprint car (with a SBC) ran 161, the Dodge Daytona just made a pass with a rookie driver -- went 125.01 or something -- right on the money for his first run,.Walt's 9301 Escort turned another 100 -- 100.3, I think it was. Quite a few vehicles are already in the trailer and gone home.
Randy's turbo 750 pushrod bike (you've seen the bild here) is having turbo hassles -- runs 80 and that's it.
Oh -- the 9232 Firecracker Camaro went 194 and is over in the pit right now (across from Nancy and me) with hood open and nobody near it.
More later -- I'm going to take advantage of the light turnout/short lines in staging and make another run.
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:cheers: Way to go Dean! 215 naked on a 220 bracket faired bike.
Dean seems to have some special skills. The turbo Busa he is on has been running in the 220-222 range with fairings, by some good riders. Dean got on her and put down a 232 faired speed in April and now is running it naked at almost the bikes normal faired speed.
Thats enough for the busa stuff dean... time to go back to the zx10 :-D
Bill
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He's been on the 10R this weekend, too, Bill. He's bouncing from one to the other and back. He makes a run, takes a break to cool down, makes a run, repeat, repeat.
Right now we're shut down -- timing lights, I think, are farkling. No announcement on the radio -- but saw Joe Timney chasing back and forth and chasing wires. Maybe it's the printer? Nah, I betcha the lights.
Oh, yes -- the weather changed. It's quite a bit cooler and more cloudy, and the wind has picked up and gone to a headwind. I checked the weather radar and see a few red-yellow-green cells not far away - but it doesn't look like it's gonna rain here just now. Sunny and upper nineties for tomorrow -- so we'll try to get in some runs early tomorrow morning. Nancy's not riding this afternoon -- too hot and spacey-making. Tomorrow morning everything will be better, right. . .?
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Walt's 9301 Escort turned another 100 -- 100.3, I think it was.
Never underestimate an econo-box. Go, Walt!
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The two fellers from Mass. -- ran this at Bonneville with a Mercedes motor and managed a 219 -- but darn near went broke trying to get the old motor to stay competitive, I hear. So now the car is back -- with an Audi 2.15L motor. Nicely done -- I hope the photos show it well. Ice water/air intercooler with tank in the rear (fuel and water in the same neighborhood) and water tank in the front, too. They plan to go out west in a month and a half and bump their record in gas and then switch to fuel and by week's-end have a driver in the 200 MPH Club. They need a 222 for the hat.
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Okay -- we're running again. Todd went 174.13 on the SC bike, the MAXX2 car just blew threw at 205, and Walt slowed a bit to a 97. More later, okay?
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Thanks for the reports Jon. Good to see Jim, Jim, and Frank smiling, must be going well for the 7600 and crew.
Ed
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As Jon said, I'm struggling with my fuel mapping for the turbo 750. It has moments of real power, but those are just moments right now. On my first run, the gps showed 109mph at the 1/2 mile sign and then it just went away. I was able to bring the motor back a little on that run but it only passed the traps at 96mph. I have logged boost at almost 14psi WOT, but I have also logged A/F ratios from 8 to 18...ain't turbos fun :-o
I seem to be going the wrong way with my map adjustments, my speeds for 5 passes have all been slow. So, I will try a new approach in the morning...never give up :wink:
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Today's best for me was 102.326. My first pass was a 100.5 and my worst was 97, which I did as an experiment going through the lights in third gear 6600 rpm.
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Nice runs today 116, looked good.
Charles
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Noticed that Eric (racerx) hit 112 today, he's running in the 350cc class, not too shabby for a little 15 cid engine.
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Well, I finally made it to Maxton yesterday. Met some nice people, got hot, sweated a lot, got my log book, bought a couple of T-shirts, learned some things, and had a good time. There weren`t as many cars running as I would have liked to have seen, I`m sure the heat kept some people away,but some of the ones that were there were impressive. The motorcycle guys must have a hard time getting on those bikes with those giant balls they must have to ride that fast! I really liked the way things were run in a very professional way. The grounds were very well kept and the track seemed to be in great shape. I`m sure it takes a lot of effort to put on a meet like this, Thank you all for your hard work!
I didn`t have my car ready yet so I brought the tow vehicle, The `36 Ford woodie. Thank God it has A/C or we would have burst into flames on the way back home to Greensboro.
Thanks again guys, Jeff
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Anyone know what the bike top speed is?
Thanks
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Here's some information. As far as we know, Dean's 218 on the "gas" bike -- as the 1107 SGRacing bike -- was the fast bike of the meet. Umh, Nancy made a couple of passes on the Gixxer 1000, just to get back on a bike, and her best run was a nice 154. First rides in more than a half year. I took the ZX14S down the track -- went 179 and change twice in a row.
Dean got a 185 record on the 1000 turbo -- after multiple 184s. And the 185 record was a few tenths above the record -- so he worked for it.
Walt's recently made a 102 pass again, and Josh Owen rode the 1302 nitrous bike 209.3. A Harley bagger just went 182 -- belt-driven supercharger. Sounds fine!
We had one new 200 MPH Club member -- 205.something on a 205.something a little slower. But a green hat was awarded. It was the MAXX2 circle track car - don't remember the driver's name.
TJ Cannon, fresh out of the army, made at least one run on the GSXR 1000, too -- 171 mph. Welcome home, TJ.
And the star of the weekend is Eric (RacerX) -- who not only got in that 112, but made 23 runs this weekend. Eat your hearts out, folks that have to settle for three runs in a meet. Of course -- he got in all that track time 'cause it's so hot that lots of people didn't attend, and lots went home early because of the heat.
I'll take another mosey around the pits and see if there's more to let you hear.
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Thanks for the updates SSS! :cheers:
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Good job on the naked 1000 record @ 185.++, Dean
And great job for the 218 naked on that 220 faired gas bike!
Fastest bike of the meet also :cheers:
lots of hard work in the heat!
maybe 220 naked in Sept.
Bill
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Thanks from your bed ridden Starter ....
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Did Al retire?
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Randy Smith's Turbo 750 Buell ... He was chasing the fuel injection all weekend but he is determined and he certainly has the ability to get done.
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Congrats on the M/G 1000 185+ record Dean. High 90's, high humidity and multiple attempts; must have been the 3 lbs you lost in sweat that got you over the hump. :-D I'm waiting for someone to bring a BMW and take them all. LSL
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My first time out with the "Iron Dog" ... 1350 Buell engine ... 4 runs 142-145-146-147 .... lots of power down stairs but falls on its face at the big end where I need it ... lost the tach on the 3 run ... who knows of a tach that won't shake it self apart ...
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Gotta love the Dean's orange bike ... looks like it is show room fresh ...
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My first time out with the "Iron Dog" ... 1350 Buell engine ... 4 runs 142-145-146-147 .... lots of power down stairs but falls on its face at the big end where I need it ... lost the tach on the 3 run ... who knows of a tach that won't shake it self apart ...
Looks great, Joe! At the same time...I bet you are pretty bruised up from riding those rails! :-D
I'd love to see some pics of the bike at speed... :cheers:
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Let's see -- the last update from me, although I hope that Debbie gets the results posted soon.
Randy's turbo developed a bit of bearing slop yesterday, it turned out. He said that today he removed the air cleaner and saw the shaft with about a half-inch or so of play -- so he's out for the duration. And he'll not go to SpeedWeek after all. He's already taken care of the room that he had reserved -- Scott Griswold has it, so don't go pestering Randy.
I saw Joe riding his bike down the access road, then talked to him at the line -- where his voice was about three octaves higher. Oww, that bike must have some lovely qualities -- and ride comfort is NOT one of them.
Dean Sabat made pass after pass, and I already have listed his good speeds. It's amazing how he keeps his cool and doesn't get flustered or flushed (with the heat). Good weekend for him on both the 1000 (which had the fairing on it by the end of today) and the SGR "gas" turbo 'Busa.
Todd Dross got a couple or six records on the sidecar bike. I don't think Debbie made any runs this weekend. TJ Cannon did, as I told you earlier, and damn, I'm sorry I didn't get a photo of his street ride. It's a Honda 250 Rebel -- with fat old whitewall tires and hand shifter (old piston, no less) and foot clutch. It's got character, for sure.
Neither the 531 nor 55 roadsters were running at the end of the day. I saw Joe Ledford's orange #55 getting pushed off the line earlier -- with Joe in the push truck -- so I'm guessing his boy or pit lacvkey was at the wheel for some seat time and maybe licensing passes.
The 7600 belly tank ran about 3-4 mph short of 200. That's the car with the Audi 2.15L motor in it. They'll have it at Speedweek so you're all going to have a chance to see it in person.
No, Al didn't retire, for sure. He started me both yesterday and today. He gets a break now and then -- but did yeoman duty at the line and didn't lose his temper more than once or twice (well, maybe once or twice per hour) -- and then I think it was just to stay in practice.
Terry Russell drove Lawson's Thunderbird to a best of 190 -- and he said that Lawson might have gone 195, but why hurt it just. Whatever -- sounds like the clutch is no longer a problem.
The meet ended about 1.20 or so -- when we ran out of folks wanting to make another run. Think a few cool thoughts for the folks that have to clean up and put away everything. It was in the mid-80s, at least -- but felt much hotter by the end of running. Joe Timney reported Density Altitude yesterday at over 4000 feet -- and about 1500 or so this morning. Back to 3000++ this afternoon when we quit.
We're now northbound on I-77, north of Winston-Salem -- and it's only 93F. We saw about 100 in the megalopolis, though, so summer ain't over yet.
We'll catch you later, folks. Over and out.
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Ahhh, what a weekend! 5 passes on Saturday with a stop in the AC trailer to shed sweaty leathers and download data between each pass. If you can stand the heat...it doesn't get any better than that!
My data showed the bike was pulling hard on the first pass up to 14.3 psi boost then boost loss and full rich condition. I thought the engine was stalling from full rich condition and causing the boost loss and tried to fix by tuning the map. Turns out the turbo was seizing and just got worse after each next pass. I rolled it out of the trailer this morning and heard the bad turbo bearing during idle and shut it down. Fortunately, no parts went into the motor and it's fine. I will rebuild the exhaust to hold the genuine Garrett GT1548 I have in the shop and toss this cheap GT1544 knockoff in the trash where it belongs!
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The rigid ride is not even noticable on the race course. I cannot say the same relating to the return road. Have to ride like it is a rigid Harley (which is what it is). You raise your chassis off the bike chassis anticipating the jolt from the pot holes. Timing is everything.
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The rigid ride is not even noticable on the race course. I cannot say the same relating to the return road. Have to ride like it is a rigid Harley (which is what it is). You raise your chassis off the bike chassis anticipating the jolt from the pot holes. Timing is everything.
Just don't sit on your data logger!! :wink:
Your bike looked and sounded great Joe :cheers:
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The clutch issues are gone for the Blackbird super coupe.I wish I had ran 190mph I went 175+. Lawson ran 184+.
It was the first time I have driven the car my 152 pass dont count :roll:.There is more there but bad air/new trans& clutch+ the heat.With not much time before Loring.The smart thing was to park it after 3 passes.
terry
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It was great to see everyone, sorry more folks couldn't make it. The heat brought out the team spirit in folks, with water available all over, cold cloths, gel neck wraps, Gatorade, umbrellas, canopies, sunblock, etc. Thanks to all, especially Mama Bear Murf :wink:
I had a fun meet, made a bunch of passes on the freshly built NA ZX10, thanks Sir Forstall for the kind words. Thanks also to Competition CNC's Jim Gilnack for the nice cylinder head. It may get a bottle someday.
The Guthrie Gas bike was rock solid, and felt fine naked. Had a lot of fun, thanks to Todd, Josh and Deb, and of course Scott, for making it possible.
Congrats to all those who beat the heat and went fast, set records, and kicked Alfa Romeo.
Dean
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Randy the bike looked good and sounded good off the line,,, sorry you toasted the Turbo.... will you have the new Turbo in for Loring ? Hope to see you there in 4 weeks !!!
Charles
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Joe,
The Iron Dog is awesome,, looks cool, sounds cool and goes pretty darn fast,,, leave that gearing alone, it should be good for about 160 at Loring,,,
See you in 4 weeks.
Charles
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Another great ECTA event. Thanks to everyone Joe, Keith, Tonya, Donna and all of the volunteers that make these events happen. I had a great time this weekend, playing and learning. My Siverado ran pretty much what it ran last month. Best was 118.8xx, Just being able to run down the track was cool enough for me! I am glad that Walt achieved his goal this weekend. Watching his build diary has encouraged me to get mine built. I am still gathering pieces and parts for my '29 Coupe. I hope to have it together to run next year.
See ya'll in Sept.
Bud
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It was great to see everyone, sorry more folks couldn't make it. The heat brought out the team spirit in folks, with water available all over, cold cloths, gel neck wraps, Gatorade, umbrellas, canopies, sunblock, etc. Thanks to all, especially Mama Bear Murf :wink:
I had a fun meet, made a bunch of passes on the freshly built NA ZX10, thanks Sir Forstall for the kind words. Thanks also to Competition CNC's Jim Gilnack for the nice cylinder head. It may get a bottle someday.
The Guthrie Gas bike was rock solid, and felt fine naked. Had a lot of fun, thanks to Todd, Josh and Deb, and of course Scott, for making it possible.
Congrats to all those who beat the heat and went fast, set records, and kicked Alfa Romeo.
Dean
Congrats Dean. Nice riding, as usual. :-)
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Thanks Charles, I'm puting Loring on my list for next year.
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I forgot to say that I appreciate the vote of confidence Wild Bill. I kinda like these Busas... See you in Loring pal :cheers:
Thanks Shane, missed you guys.
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Thanks to everyone for taking the time to post all the reports and Jon for providing means [in addition to his own reports]. Makes missing the meets almost bearable.
Ed
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I guess the heat was a mixed blessing this weekend. We made 7 passes on Saturdaywith just about nobody in line. I've never seen it like that!
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This was the average line 5-10 cars/bikes at a time. By the afternoon we literally just drove to the front of the staging line.
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Keith managed to round up some good spirited bikers to indoctrinate this poor car guy into the 200 club.
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I don't know if they're laughing with me or at me...
We did have a great time this weekend though and were super happy that the car went 205 in the heat of the day. She was breaking up in 1st and 2nd pretty bad and we haven't figured that one out yet but the broken tranny first thing this morning sent us packing. Thanks to all the volunteers and the usual players in the 'officials' ranks. See you on the salt in 6 weeks!
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And another new record..... meet results are up! :cheers:
Congrats to Daryl White our new 200 MPH Club member & all around good sport as seen above!
Meet Results & run log (http://www.ecta-lsr.com/?page_id=142)
Records (http://www.ecta-lsr.com/Records.php)
Points Leaders (http://www.ecta-lsr.com/PointLeaders.php)
Congrats to all for surviving our most sweltering meet to date!!
Debbie
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lost the tach on the 3 run ... who knows of a tach that won't shake it self apart ...
I had the same problem with my 1350 Joe, I shook several $350-$400 Autometers apart as well as a couple of those black mini ones..............here is what you need. Search around they can be bought for around $35-40............I just sold one not to long ago for around $35. OEM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-Davidson-OEM-Stock-Tach-06-67348-04R-NR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5888243039QQitemZ380241195065QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Scott
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Wow 80 + degrees....how do you all manage in the tremendous heat, how do you do it?
Congrats to the racers and the volunteers who make it happen.. :cheers:
Also a big welcome the to new Maxton 200 mph club member. :cheers:
Jon than you for the updates and a big congrats to Dean for his 185 record run on the Turbo 1K. :cheers:
John
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I think it was 80+ in the morning. Maybe it was the leather but it felt like 105 . it said 110 on my thermometer. Then there was the humidity.
That was a tough day.
I have to Thank the volunteers that stood out in the heat. And Debbie For not only getting the results up in Record time .But she came to my red faced rescue with cold water and wet rags for my head. I got a little over heated changing the rear sprocket.
I got 22 runs in and a personal best of 112.3 mph. Doing the same thing over and over expecting different results means you are crazy. Doing something different every time and getting the same results makes you crazy. :cheers:
Cant wait till September.
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Doing different things over and over and expecting the same results makes you..... an unsuccessful racer!
Just HAD to finish out the realm of possibilities here.
Dan
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The heat index was well over 100 each day with the actual temps in the high 90's. I thought I heard a much higher heat index on site. Humidity was very high.
Dean's record is on a naked (unfaired) NA (motor) 1000 not a turbo.
You are most welcome Eric! We all have to work together in these conditions! As Joe stated in the drivers meeting, this was the hottest meet we've ever had. Everyone did great, worked well together and kept as cool as possible on many levels! I learned a few new beat the heat things this meet in regards to our racers & bikes which will help us in the future when it's not so hot!
I give my giant thanks for the start line coolers! I utilized them a lot to keep my boys cool!
Great job to everyone involved!!!
Debbie
PS: Happy Birthday JoshO & great riding this weekend! You make us proud! :-*
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We blew the trans in the Stude Saturday morning (big shaft M20 - Ouch), blew trailer tire that afternoon (2+ hours, 2 tires and $220) , broke a leaf spring around midnight in Washington....rigged a chunk of oak between the axle and frame, used a come-along, a tie down strap and 2 axle straps to pull the rear axle back into position...and drove 45 miles per hour the rest of the way home stopping every 5 miles to beat the wood back into place. Loring is still on the schedule but we will be pushed to do it.
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Oof. Sounds like a tough ride home
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We blew the trans in the Stude Saturday morning (big shaft M20 - Ouch), blew trailer tire that afternoon (2+ hours, 2 tires and $220) , broke a leaf spring around midnight in Washington....rigged a chunk of oak between the axle and frame, used a come-along, a tie down strap and 2 axle straps to pull the rear axle back into position...and drove 45 miles per hour the rest of the way home stopping every 5 miles to beat the wood back into place. Loring is still on the schedule but we will be pushed to do it.
Wow! Resourceful folks, WTFG
Happy Birthday Josh Owen, you rock man, thanks for all your hard work. :cheers:
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Thanks from your bed ridden Starter ....
Did Al retire?
Ha, ha, ha .... LOL !!!
You are always out there trying to trip me up, aren't you ?
... and no, Al did not retire. He is still Chief Starter.
:wink:
Anyhow, welcome to the forum Matt, are we gonna see you in September ?
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The heat index was well over 100 each day with the actual temps in the high 90's. I thought I heard a much higher heat index on site.
According to the airport weather history, on Sunday the heat index went above 100F right before noon and topped out right at 110F.
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The heat index was well over 100 each day with the actual temps in the high 90's. I thought I heard a much higher heat index on site.
According to the airport weather history, on Sunday the heat index went above 100F right before noon and topped out right at 110F.
Now that seems like El Mirage weather minus the humidity :-o
Happy Birthday Josh!
Dean, what are you doing on an NA bike... :wink: Congrats..
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We blew the trans in the Stude Saturday morning (big shaft M20 - Ouch), blew trailer tire that afternoon (2+ hours, 2 tires and $220) , broke a leaf spring around midnight in Washington....rigged a chunk of oak between the axle and frame, used a come-along, a tie down strap and 2 axle straps to pull the rear axle back into position...and drove 45 miles per hour the rest of the way home stopping every 5 miles to beat the wood back into place. Loring is still on the schedule but we will be pushed to do it.
Yo Andrew - and they say LSR is not fun :-D. As I rode by your place on my bicycle Friday, I was kicking myself that I hadn't called and maybe arranged to tag along this weekend. Now I see all the fun I missed . . . Can I offer any help with the prep for Maine? I can't make that trip but might be able to lend a hand before . . . and No I have not made any real progress on my junk . . . Art
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:? :? :-o80 degrees!!! My god , how do you stand it?? 9:20 in the a.m. and it's 93 degrees ,,,, my , oh my,,,,how do you stand it! (But here, it is a dry heat!)
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Can I offer any help with the prep for Maine? I can't make that trip but might be able to lend a hand before . . .
Please, please please, please......
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Andrew, so sorry to hear about the tranny problems then the trailer problems going home,,, wow,, hang in there at least you made it home safe.
Charles
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Thanks from your bed ridden Starter ....
Did Al retire?
Ha, ha, ha .... LOL !!!
You are always out there trying to trip me up, aren't you ?
... and no, Al did not retire. He is still Chief Starter.
:wink:
Anyhow, welcome to the forum Matt, are we gonna see you in September ?
October is my best shot at making it back.
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Some pictures from this past weekend.
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/Maxton%202010/Maxton%20June%202010/MaxtonJune2010031.jpg)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/Maxton%202010/Maxton%20June%202010/MaxtonJune2010030.jpg)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/Maxton%202010/Maxton%20June%202010/MaxtonJune2010029.jpg)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/Maxton%202010/Maxton%20June%202010/IMG_0020.jpg)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/Maxton%202010/Maxton%20June%202010/MaxtonJune2010029.jpg)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/Maxton%202010/Maxton%20June%202010/MaxtonJune2010025.jpg)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/Maxton%202010/Maxton%20June%202010/MaxtonJune2010023.jpg)
(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/BudJ63/Maxton%202010/Maxton%20June%202010/MaxtonJune2010005.jpg)
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One of my runs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKvh8WfA4Ik
:-D
Like a car, only slower.
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Nice run!!! Good job from the very beginning to this run.
BTW what are you using for a camera??
Mike
Oh, and the video sure answers the question about the need for suspension doesn't it?? :mrgreen:
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I will take 100 degrees with 10% humidity any day over 90 degrees with 80% humidity!!! At least when you sweat wit low humidity it evaporates and cactually cools you down some. When it is high humidity the sweat just stocks on you all day!!!
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Nice run!!! Good job from the very beginning to this run.
BTW what are you using for a camera??
Mike
Oh, and the video sure answers the question about the need for suspension doesn't it?? :mrgreen:
I didn't bother posting the videos where I blow the 2-3. I need to move my shifter back a little bit since third is on my fingertips when I am strapped in tight. The Camera is a Canon SX20. The video quality is great, but I need to work on a dedicated camera mount. My rear shocks are pretty well toast, and my front struts are on the way out. They will both probably get replaced when I lower the car.
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One of my runs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKvh8WfA4Ik
:-D
Like a car, only slower.
Great video, I love it. Nice job Walt.
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Walt, the video sure shows you the bumpy spots in the road.
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Walt, the video sure shows you the bumpy spots in the road.
I think he found them all :wink:
terry
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Way to go Walt!
Thanks for putting the good video up :-D We don't need training on how to screw things up :evil:
Geo
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One of my runs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKvh8WfA4Ik
:-D
Like a car, only slower.
No gloves?
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Dincau,
They are flesh colored, I am sure the started would have made sure he was wearing them if required, JLB :cheers:
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Yep, not required for my speed. All I am required to have is a Snell rated helmet and long sleeve shirt and pants. (which gets really old after the third or fourth hot lap without getting out the 90+ weather)
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I think he hit every bump possible... I sure don't remember that many severe bumps ?
Also,,, Gloves are required for any speed,,,(at least that is how I read the rules) must have been a rare oversight ?
Add Gloves to your shopping list please. (rear shocks, front struts and Gloves,,,)
Charles
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Section 3 A says that all drivers over 135 or in an open cockpit vehicle must wear driver's suit, gloves, headsock or helmet skirt, and boots. The last part of 3 A.1 Says that while the above is recommended for under 135, a minimum of long-sleeved shirt and long pants are required.
All of the 135 and up equipment is on my list, but you have to understand, I built that car with no steady job, just with brake jobs and oil changes in the driveway, and taking care of sled dogs for a week or two here and there and whatever other odd jobs I could pick up. My priorities were good brakes, a good front end, and a solid car to work with. The Red Hot Racing team donated the racing seat, most of the seatbelt stuff was donated by Revolutionary, and another racer welded in the rollbar for the cost of materials. I am not complaining, just saying that I am doing the best I can with what I have. Hopefully by next May when I get back I will have some more safety equipment. (and shocks!)
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116, Let me know what size gloves you wear and I will make sure to have a pair available for you.
I understand your situation and I wa glad to see you make so many good runs and to see you break 100 was awesome.
We all want each other to be as safe as possible,,, all you have to do is ask, I am sure me and others would have been glad to loan you some gloves etc...
See you in September
Charles
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Thanks for offer. With my school schedule I won't be able to make it back till next May, at least to race. I may see if I can slip down in April to volunteer, but the car will be parked till then.
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116, remember all you have to do is ask,,,,
See you next year,,, good luck in school.
Charles
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The great thing about most of the racers in the ECTA (yourself included) is that most of the time I don't even have to ask. There is no way I would have gotten that car down the track without the generosity and motivation of other racers.
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No need to spend $ my gear is allways there.
terry
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Good job so far, don't ever quit!
But we all want you safe, in case - you know?
Section 3 A says that all drivers over 135 or in an open cockpit vehicle must wear driver's suit, gloves, headsock or helmet skirt, and boots. The last part of 3 A.1 Says that while the above is recommended for under 135, a minimum of long-sleeved shirt and long pants are required.
All of the 135 and up equipment is on my list, but you have to understand, I built that car with no steady job, just with brake jobs and oil changes in the driveway, and taking care of sled dogs for a week or two here and there and whatever other odd jobs I could pick up. My priorities were good brakes, a good front end, and a solid car to work with. The Red Hot Racing team donated the racing seat, most of the seatbelt stuff was donated by Revolutionary, and another racer welded in the rollbar for the cost of materials. I am not complaining, just saying that I am doing the best I can with what I have. Hopefully by next May when I get back I will have some more safety equipment. (and shocks!)
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I think he hit every bump possible... I sure don't remember that many severe bumps ?
Also,,, Gloves are required for any speed,,,(at least that is how I read the rules) must have been a rare oversight ?
Add Gloves to your shopping list please. (rear shocks, front struts and Gloves,,,)
Charles
Charles,
The faster you go the better the less severe the bumps seem, thank you for offering him safety gear.. :cheers: whether it is required or not..also to you T. Russell :cheers:
J
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Very cool video Walt.
Thanks for posting. :cheers:
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Well I think i was the only Pickup truck that ran in June, best run was 147.5 on a license run. I checked the data logger, and my driver ( my son Scott) neglected to shift into 5th gear. It shows he was up against the rev limiter at 150mph. It was only his 6th time driving the car, and I am sure he had allot going on
(http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/Bonneville_Comanche/100_1209.jpg)
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You guys done good with thecomanche. I like the drive train.Hope to see you in sep.
terry