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I'm not trying to change the rules, but....
« on: January 31, 2006, 04:33:03 PM »
.....I've often wondered, not good, why streamliners are the only class along with unlimited diesel trucks that allow more than one engine at a time? It seems that other "special construction category" cars, especially lakesters would have been a natural for multiple motors.

Do any of you guys that have been around for a while (notice I didn't call you old :wink: )  have any history on this and how and why the decision was made to allow multiple motors only in streamliners and unlimited diesel trucks?

Just curious,

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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2006, 04:37:36 PM »
Wasn't there a lakester at speedweek last year with two big block fords? Sorta looked like a dragster.
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2006, 07:07:32 PM »
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Wasn't there a lakester at speedweek last year with two big block fords? Sorta looked like a dragster.


Some of the guys that have lakesters will turn them into streamliners by covering totally or partially the front or rear wheels or by extending the body or some other part out past the inner plane of the wheels/tires.  

Probably what you saw.  Once it is a streamliner then 2 motors are OK.

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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2006, 07:54:27 PM »
You were right Sumner, The picture of the car is in the speedweek pictures from August 13th. Right on the front it says AA/GS. Sorry for my bad.
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2006, 07:59:06 PM »
Sum
Back in the 50s Jim Lindsley and not sure what others there were but Jim had a twin engine modified roadster and got in the 200 club with it.
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Re: I'm not
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2006, 08:35:01 PM »
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Sum
Back in the 50s Jim Lindsley and not sure what others there were but Jim had a twin engine modified roadster and got in the 200 club with it.


They made a limited edition Hot Wheels of the 2 motored car that is a real collectible.
The rest is tradition unhampered by progress.
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Re: I'm not
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2006, 10:42:43 PM »
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Sum
Back in the 50s Jim Lindsley and not sure what others there were but Jim had a twin engine modified roadster and got in the 200 club with it.


They made a limited edition Hot Wheels of the 2 motored car that is a real collectible.
The rest is tradition unhampered by progress.


I have one of those. didnt know there was any value to it. and about the only hot wheel I own. :lol:
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ADVICE ?
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2006, 11:25:50 PM »
My best advice is "Don't die rich."
Bring it to the alley behind the Liquor Store tonight and I will show you mine if you show me yours.
Timing is everything. LOL
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Re: ADVICE ?
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2006, 11:56:43 PM »
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My best advice is "Don't die rich."
Bring it to the alley behind the Liquor Store tonight and I will show you mine if you show me yours.
Timing is everything. LOL


well , damn it , you've all seen mine...
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« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2006, 12:34:41 PM »
MT also had a Bantam coup with twin engines. A flat head and a Chrysler if I remember correctly.  RF
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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2006, 02:21:00 PM »
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In 1955 I helped Jack Grubb build a twin engine coupe with two flat heads,one blown and one carburated. We ran on the salt and didn't do well as it was an evil handling car, I made one run around 150 mph. Jack made a few attempts but nothinh fast. We tried to run the drags with it but the car was heavy and to much weight up front. He sold the car and we never saw it again.
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I'm not trying to change the rules, but....
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2006, 02:37:52 PM »
Interesting stuff guys :D , so about when did the current rules take place only allowing the multiple engines in unlimited diesels and streamliners?

Keep the other stuff coming also :P .

c ya, Sum
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« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2006, 08:09:55 PM »
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MT also had a Bantam coup with twin engines. A flat head and a Chrysler if I remember correctly.  RF

MT got home from the races and said " Geez I broke the starter on the Chizler and with just 80 more HP and a little weight on the front end. I can do it."
So he did it under the "Forgivness is easier to get than permission plan". :wink:
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