World Finals 2009 -- THE THREAD!

[SPARKY]

after seeing this photo---I would bet there are some NASCAR roof flaps in that vetts future!!!!!!!!!

[thundersalt]

Looked at the Corvette in the pit. It appeared as if the epoxy bonding the skins to frame failed. I have seen this often with RV's. Something to consider beefing up when building newer fiberglass/composit vehicles.

[doug odom]

Sparky, That is the very reason I put the roof flap in our C5 Vette.

[Ron Gibson]

I have a question about "five fastest of all time".  Not a record keeper, just an  old, foggy, getting worse, memory.

Do the 1/4 times listed include the times in the mid 80's when Al and Nolan were starting at the truck stop for their down leg?  I'm not trying to take anything away from anyone's accomplishments, just compare apples to apples as said in another post.

Maybe there are no notations as to where the run started. If those runs were included, Maybe Freddy's run was the fastest ever starting from the starting line. Credit where credit is due. Does anyone have that info? Definitely hauling what ever fits in the seat. (note PC, LOL)

Wish I was there, sounds like I missed a good time and good salt.

Ron Gibson

[DahMurf]

TAP TAP TAP..... IS THIS THING ON?

Jonesin here folks!!!!

bueller?

[thundersalt]

Nancy just ran but didn't her time. Fast Freddy record around 365??. Sorry Deb, I wasn't paying attention again.

[Dean Los Angeles]

Debbie! A little off on the spelling, but i'm with you.

jonesing

verb

    * to feel withdrawal symptoms, especially from a drug.

[RayTheRat]

Having trouble with the cell modem.  Trying again.

502 Purple Haze...no speed but he got the record.

Nancy just missed backing hers up.

Fast Freddie Danenfeltzer shredded a tire, but backed up his record.

[Wester]

I have a question about "five fastest of all time".  Not a record keeper, just an  old, foggy, getting worse, memory.

Do the 1/4 times listed include the times in the mid 80's when Al and Nolan were starting at the truck stop for their down leg?  I'm not trying to take anything away from anyone's accomplishments, just compare apples to apples as said in another post.

Maybe there are no notations as to where the run started. If those runs were included, Maybe Freddy's run was the fastest ever starting from the starting line. Credit where credit is due. Does anyone have that info?

Best comparison would be the Cook Shootout times.  That's as long as we have really ever had give or take 100 yards.  That's about as close as you could get then to now.  Since those are only for a flying Kilo/mile there's really no comparison. The quarter mile time on Burkland's 450 exit speed run in 2000 was not his fastest quarter time as I remember the discussion.  Run up distances have never been an exact apples for apples comparison because of varying salt conditions.  The late 80's, and pre-93 courses varied because of salt loss over those four or five years when the total course shrunk from 9 to 7 miles.                                                                                                         

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Here's a shot of why Freddie had a lower speed today:

Left rear:



Right rear, two views:




Fred with admiring onlookers:




PS  Barnyard Bearcat just qualified, Rick Yacoucci #788 turned out.

[DahMurf]

Psst... Dean, I was usin slang. but you got my meaning!

Ray, about where do you think Nancy was on the track for that pic?
Thanks a bunch! You are our eyes!!!

Debbie

[RayTheRat]

A couple more before I leave the 4.

Rick Hedrich just missed the record backup.

The Barnyard Bearcat was one of the first qualifiers and will go to impound.

Rick Yacoucci just blew an oil line at the 2 mile and sprayed a bit of oil near the pits.

[DahMurf]

If anyone reporting can keep an ear out for these bikes
473 - Fred Vance running naked busa A/?-1350 (should be in impound later today)
9700 Shane San Miguel running faired busa p/p-1350

I'd appreciate updates when you can swing it!
Couple of friends & good guys we're cheering on as well!

Thanks & keep up the great reporting gang!
Debbie

[SPARKY]

Doug, 
Knowing about your efforts with the C5 is what prompted my comment---you were on top of your your game as usuall---the other game you are on top of is caster---as more amd more people try to address their handling isses-----much less caster as you have advocated & they will need to learn about  scrub radius & move toward 0. 

[Ron Gibson]

Wes
I guess I was presuming that the times posted were SCTA / USFRA meets with a 2 mile run up to the 1/4 clocks except for Al and Nolan,s head start back then. If no uniformity, no comparison.

Ron