Well, I was able to pull down a track championship back in 2019 in Street ET (RIP Bandimere). I set my sights on competing in Pro ET so began amassing parts and making modifications to go faster, aiming for mid to low 10’s. Seems that life felt I needed additional motivation to get there in one step, rather than one step at a time…slow and steady only wins bracket races.
Here’s where I was able to get with the car in April of ‘22 (11.5’s up here where correction factor is usually 1.25-1.35):
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Then at the end of May ‘22 I butted a ring in #1, fracturing the piston, which let the rod slap around and beat a hole in the block and oil pan, dumping all the vital fluids under the rear tires at about 1150’ and 108mph. The car got sideways rather quickly, but I managed to keep it in the lane and only graze the wall rather than spear it. I was fortunate to be in time trials against a fast dragster who was long gone when it happened. I’m still counting my blessings that the other driver wasn’t involved, and I was unharmed (physically).
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Got the car home and peeled off all the grille work and fender…more good news, no frame damage.
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Been working on it over the past year and will throw some progress photos up as time allows. Thanks for any and all interest!!!
