Harvest Event 2023

[manta22]

One very annoying thing about this forum is that it will not allow a photo to be posted if it has ever been posted before. Rename it & try again but you may get another error message saying that your post already exists. Have a couple of beers and forget it.

[Stainless1]

Neil, the database doesn't know it's the same photo, it flags that that photo already exists.... Computers are great, but they can't tell blue from blue....
But if you could figure that out, you could be a rich man... 

[manta22]

"...the database doesn't know it's the same photo, it flags that that photo already exists..."  and won't let you post it again.

[55chevr]

2012 Maine Event. At speed we see team Ball Racing entry 9894. Ridden by Dave Ball to a top speed of 212.158 mph in class MPS/G1350 (Modified Partial Streamlined / Gas 1350 cc). He made 5 passes over 200 at this event. This was big speed 11 years ago for a naturally aspirated Hayabusa. Tom Shay photo.

[55chevr]

2013 Harvest Event. At the big end we see Caribou, Maine's team JRT Customs entry 9778 Nissan pickup. Driven by Jason Theriault to a record speed of 207.203 mph in class D/BFSS (5 Liter / Blown Fuel Super Street). This beautiful pickup set a number of records at Loring. Jason built it using a Toyota 2JZ turbo charged engine. I think it came out of a Toyota Supra. He is racing well up in displacement as the 2JZ is only 3 liters from the factory. Josh Bate photo.

I have been subsequently informed that the truck was powered by a 2 Liter SR20 Nissan engine.  Outstanding speed from 120 cubic inches in a vehicle not noted for great aero.

Joe

[55chevr]

2023 Harvest Event. At speed we see the Speed Queen Team entry 105 Lakester.  Driven by Jack Gifford to a top speed of 101.834 mph in class F/BFL. ( 3 Liter / Blown Fuel Lakester).  Jack's  well designed and beautifully constructed belly tank had a problem sealing the head to the block.   The combination of the boost from the GMC supercharger and the different materials used made it difficult for the head gasket to keep the coolant inside.  Jack is considering a different engine.   Tom Shay photo.

[55chevr]

2023 Maine Event.  At the starting line we see  Indiana team Nosnhoj Racing's entry 9320 Ford Mustang coupe.  Driven by Doug Johnson to a top speed of 201.530 mph in the mile running in class C/BFALT (6 Liter/Blown Fuel Altered).  Doug licensed up and had this beautiful red Mustang humming until they experienced a mechanical issue.  This car is capable of 240 mph+. and will certainly need 2 chutes to help stop it.  I anticipate a big number from this iron horse.  Tom Daly photo. 

[55chevr]

2018 Harvest Event.  In the top photo at bike tech we see team Geerhed Racing's entry 481 Yamaha with owner/rider Paul Koehler and tech inspector Joe Daly. Bottom photo we see Paul ready at the starting line to set the record speed of 113.237 mph in class APS/G-125/2 (Altered-Special Construction Partial Streamlined/Gas-125cc/2 Stroke). A ton of speed from a small displacement 2 stroke.  There is a lot of engineering in this bike. 
Paul has the unique distinction of being a competitive side car racer as well.  Both photos by Stacy Robey.

[55chevr]

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