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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: red snapper on August 09, 2008, 03:35:58 PM
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Just curious as to who will be racing in Mission on Friday. Whether its the stock motor challenge or the "run what ya brung".
I think Im out for racing as Im having problems with the ghia. Ill be there to support.
Brian.
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I,m down as a spectater and heard billy will be racing not sure but think mowser is rollin in the van .Hey geoff as usuall we will be cleared for pit parking EH !Hope the weather is awesome. Thunder lightning and rain here right now . >:(Snap any ideas on your issue yet ?
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Just curious as to who will be racing in Mission on Friday. Whether its the stock motor challenge or the "run what ya brung".
I think Im out for racing as Im having problems with the ghia. Ill be there to support.
Brian.
I have nothing but carb problems, I only get Thursday next week to figure what's up forsure, but will still bring the car down. Even if I only muster a 15 second pass ::)I'll be there . now now Brian excuses...excuses ???.
I hope we have a nice car count for racing 25+ cars would be nice 40+ would be one of the best ever....
How many DVKK members will be dragin? Alan, Bruce, Darren K, Darren D, who else did I miss....
Lets have some fun and bring it on.
Kevin
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Im in.
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after a secret t@t last friday its confirmed that the "WOK"
soon updated with special no suck in track oiling resistant valve covers,
WILL BE THERE .
and do to a loop hole in the stock motor challenge rules i will be racing in "the stock motor challege" catagory
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Hey Brian let me know if I can help with anything to get you on the track, Mike said he was coming over to help, hope you can resolve it.
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Good luck with that Jim
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I hope theres a big turn out, I can't make it out friday so take lots of pics and post em up ;D
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Hey Brian let me know if I can help with anything to get you on the track, Mike said he was coming over to help, hope you can resolve it.
Thanks Chris, still a problem, and two guys who know a hell of a lot more than me are still stumped. We have tried just about everything. Ive still got 5 more days to figure this out. :P
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I hope theres a big turn out, I can't make it out friday so take lots of pics and post em up ;D
I told you there is another reunion in ten years, no one wants to see your sorry ass anyway, get your car ready and go racing.
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few finnishing touches for my car and i'll be there...........................in 2010 :'(
have fun guys, I won't be there for the drags but will for the show
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Whats going on next friday ;)
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after a secret t@t last friday its confirmed that the "WOK"
soon updated with special no suck in track oiling resistant valve covers,
WILL BE THERE .
should i post the "complete 1/4 oil down & then the subsequent getting chased out of mission by angry bikers" video???
and do to a loop hole in the stock motor challenge rules i will be racing in "the stock motor challege" catagory
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;D
i'll be racing the 64.
and so far participants for the SMC include dirtydeeds (derrick), tristan, and carlos.
anyone else care to step up? we've got cool trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place as well as some nifty gifts from AVR for all participants!!!!
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Hey Silas, What time on friday will you guys be heading out to mission? Convoy going there?...
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post it up silas
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you running a vacuum pump Jim?
My holley vent baffle ( whistle) came in today...hopefully it will cure all my problems so I can put down a decent # with the 8 pounds boost I am running.
Put up the video Silas
Kevin
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after a secret t@t last friday its confirmed that the "WOK"
soon updated with special no suck in track oiling resistant valve covers,
WILL BE THERE .
should i post the "complete 1/4 oil down & then the subsequent getting chased out of mission by angry bikers" video???
I don't need to see it, I watched it LIVE on the Mission tower cam!
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I'll be racing for the first time!! Sort of getting nervous about it actually. Can anyone here give me some pointers when I get there? I'll be the one in pink. ;D
One question comes to mind, how do you know what number to put on the side of the car so the tower can see it? What is that number anyways?
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they tell you what number you get.
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Thanks to wagonmike for running my car on the gas analyzer to see what its doing, im still impressed at how well he held on when i took that corner at 75 mph.....
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I'll be racing for the first time!! Sort of getting nervous about it actually. Can anyone here give me some pointers when I get there? I'll be the one in pink. ;D
One question comes to mind, how do you know what number to put on the side of the car so the tower can see it? What is that number anyways?
right on mike....it'll be fun for sure. all the acvws pit together so there will be plenty of people to give you pointers!!
i'll post a few vids tomorrow to get everyone jacked up for racing!!
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Still no luck with my car. ??? Should still be a good time though, Ill be there to support.
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While we're talking about it, maybe a review of race track etiquette for myself and anyone who hasn't run down the track in a while , or ever. First , I learned the hard way once , Do Not drive down the pit lanes back wards , in other words , away from the tower. Apparently you must stay to the left as you enter the pit area , then enter the pit lanes from the back driving towards the tower to find a pit spot. (I almost got beat up for this once)
Once in the staging lanes , watch track personnel, they will direct you onto the track and into the burn out box (if you want) and when to move forward etc. When the starter directs you to the start line , move up and carefully light only the first staging light , wait for the car in the other lane to light their first light then inch forward to light your second light. Once the other car lights their second light , be ready to go when you see a big flash of yellow because if you wait to see the green , your way to late. If your car breaks on the track pull to the side and stop in hopes of not oiling down the whole track . I think thats about it . Please add or correct as needed. And lets have a blast!
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Some tips can be found here
http://www.modernracer.com/tips/dragracingbasics.html
as well as some info below
Drag Racing is the most participation motor sports event in the world. Not in any other form of motor sports has the number of competitors. Anyone can bring their rides out to the track and get started in drag racing. We encourage drag racing here at Baileyton
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too much to read....lets watch some videos... ;) :D
krok & the wok...
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jims burnout...
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11.57 second pass...
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i cant show the vid of us getting chased out of mission by angry bikers because i was sworn to withold it and i value my life too much to show it. ;)
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where are all the 10sec cars?
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Shane your alive good to see you postin Do you have a secret 10 sec car? :o
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where are all the 10sec cars?
they're either hiding or they're broken. ;)
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Good info Hans!
....... and into the burn out box (if you want) ........
If you have radial street tires, you should stay out of the burnout box. The tread actually gets water in it, and you bring that forward to the start line. Then you spin at the line. Heating street tires doesn't make them grip better like slicks.
For a newbie, eliminating the burnout reduces the things you have to keep track of.
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Would sombody know what time tech is open till at the track tonight???
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Ya , only at these friday night street legal events will they allow street tires in the burn out box , any other time ...no way.
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Would sombody know what time tech is open till at the track tonight???
not sure shawn....but it's best to get out there as early as possible. i'm pretty sure they only allow a certain number of cars to register, and with the weather being as nice as it is it should be busy.
you just gotta skip outta work early!!!
cant wait to see you!!
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Can we park with the rest of the vw's in the pits even if we do not plan to race? If not is there a place that all the non-racing vw's will be parking?
Chris
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Yes all VW's are allowed to park in the pits tonight
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Kind of last minute but I have a "Race tent" that sets up pretty easy and would work nice for some shade in the pits tonight when wrenching. If anyone is interested they could come pick it up in Coquitlam. Just up Blue mtn from Lougheed Hwy. I could bring it but probably won't be there until 6:30 - 7:00.
Jeremy (604) 939-9948
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Hey Guys,
Just wanted to say I had a blast at the drags, it's too bad they had the track closed for the oil clean up. Only ended up with two runs, first being 15.1 @ 91mph and second run of 14.4 @ 94 mph. I was hoping for the 13s, but perhaps next year. ;D
Wanted to say thanks to Jim martin for helping me pass tech, and giving me some pointers, and also Rob for help as well! You guys made the experience one to not forget.