Wilmington September Picture Post

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WOODY@DDLLC

#15
September 27, 2014, 07:50:22 PM
Posted some more so recheck the link! Some news pix there!  :-o

Spent most of the day helping overhaul the trans-axle on Burton's liner so picture count is down! Pinion bearing had melted at B'ville!  :cry: Should be running in the morning!  :cheers:

Lots of records today - tail wind for 95% of the day!  :cheers: :cheers:
All models are wrong, but some are useful! G.E. Box (1967) www.designdreams.biz

gkabbt

#16
September 27, 2014, 08:04:02 PM
Quote from: WOODY@DDLLC on September 27, 2014, 07:50:22 PM

Lots of records today - tail wind for 95% of the day!  :cheers: :cheers:


True on the records and I forgot to mention the tailwind in my post.
I swear I think this is probably the 2nd time I can ever remember a tailwind here!

Gregg

gkabbt

#17
September 27, 2014, 08:15:00 PM Last Edit: September 27, 2014, 08:21:27 PM by gkabbt
Sparky Bill,

I see you were just looking at the pics and hope you saw the ones of your old car:







REALLY good seeing and talking with John again. Last time I saw and talked to him was at Loring in 2012!
Then, it was fun telling him about Randy Dupree when he owned the car and running at Maxton!

Gregg

SPARKY

#18
September 27, 2014, 08:56:18 PM
John,  you have truly made it your car--- :cheers:  :cheers:  :cheers:
Miss LIBERTY,  changing T.K.I.  to noise, dust, rust, BLUE HATS & hopefully not scrap!!

"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."   Helen Keller

We are going to explore the racing N words NITROUS & NITRO!

gkabbt

#19
September 28, 2014, 02:45:11 PM Last Edit: September 28, 2014, 02:58:35 PM by gkabbt
Weather started off mostly cloudy but was pretty clear by noon and temps went to the low to mid 80's.
Unfortunately, we lost our tailwind from yesterday so some folks did slow down.

As for racing today.....quite a number of racers left yesterday or earlier this morning.
As the day progressed, the staging lines got thinner and folks started lapping!

If my feeble mind remembers correctly:
Dave Marcis had fastest speed for cars at 218 and change!
Don Haas had fastest speed for bikes at 240 and change!

As you would expect with cooler weather, MANY records were set for both bikes and cars this weekend!
VERY GOOD MEET!

As I was leaving, I heard Brian announce the winners of the Super Street Bike Shootout but I did not write all the names down. My last pic shows the bike numbers so I'll put names with the numbers and post.

Here is my Google+ link from today of the staging lanes, starting and finish lines:

https://plus.google.com/photos/115248360774022016668/albums/6064230637810248417

As usual, hope you enjoy!

Gregg

Captthundarr

#20
September 28, 2014, 03:22:06 PM
Thanks again Gregg. :cheers:
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gkabbt

#21
September 28, 2014, 04:03:54 PM Last Edit: September 28, 2014, 04:08:56 PM by gkabbt
Looking at the pics I posted this weekend, I once again want to single out the Gary's Speed Shop team.
As I have posted before, these guys show what LSR is all about.....Be Safe, Go Fast and Have fun!
It was good to see that Lloyd (forgot last name) and Gary Hart got their 200+ runs and I think green hats!

This was Lloyd at the finish line on his 200+ run:



And, if I remember correctly, this was Gary in prestage getting ready for his 200+ run.



I REALLY do enjoy talking with these folks!

Gregg  

gkabbt

#22
September 28, 2014, 05:15:55 PM Last Edit: September 28, 2014, 05:30:45 PM by gkabbt
Just thought another car and team I wanted to comment on.
Jerry Hoffman and Team, in the #787 F/BGC DIY AutoTune Turbo 2JZ powered Nissan 240SX, was like a bracket race car all weekend!



I don't know exactly how many runs he made (A BUNCH) but all were in the 203 - 206 range!!!!!
VERY IMPRESSIVE.....Good job guys!!!!

I can honestly say that this car hauls A$$ from the 1/2 mile on!  :-o

Gregg



gkabbt

#23
September 28, 2014, 05:54:01 PM Last Edit: September 28, 2014, 06:14:22 PM by gkabbt
Quote from: Milwaukee Midget on September 26, 2014, 02:41:49 PM
Ahhh . . . the Suede-a-baker has arrived.

Tell Chuck about Bonneville - I'm beginning to think he's never heard of the place!

Yeah, I know - the expense - but for the money he spends dragging that thing from Loring to Wilmington, he might just as well throw his hat into the ring AT LEAST ONCE!  :wink:

:cheers:

Chris, I spoke with Charlie today and told him about this post. He assured that he will be taking the Suede-a-baker to Bonneville next year and will be towing out along with the team of the gorgeous Dennison and Liddell C/GR team.

We'll see what become of this!!!!!  :-D  :-D  :-D

Gregg

WOODY@DDLLC

#24
September 28, 2014, 06:10:32 PM
The Cajun Kid at B'ville!?!?  :-o That should stop the weather gods!  :evil: :evil:

Last of the Mohicans: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/111053800401265205999/albums/6063553676555413617?authkey=CIiglN7Un7PMdQ

We got two passes at 168+ with Burton's liner - bad start but a decent finish!  :cheers: :cheers:

Best meet of the year - IMO!  :-)

See ya next May!  :cheers:
All models are wrong, but some are useful! G.E. Box (1967) www.designdreams.biz

gkabbt

#25
September 28, 2014, 06:20:14 PM

True about Charlie and GREAT pics Woody!

See you in May as well!

Gregg

Milwaukee Midget

#26
September 28, 2014, 07:57:54 PM
Shame on you, Woody -

You know better than to post a pic of a Bugeye with a scaffold for a roll bar and leave no further clues!

Good Lord, how tall was the driver?  I don't even need that much room!

I heard Gerald topped 121 in the Crosley.   :cheers:

Yeah - I clearly missed a cool one this time.
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

WOODY@DDLLC

#27
September 29, 2014, 06:31:04 AM
Chris, sorry for the lack of details - just quick shots this round - busy crewing. I am certain they set a record for the world's tallest roll bar!  :-D The Olympic committee may even be interested in it for high jump and long jump events!  And the new record for the bug-eye long/high jump is ............... :-o
There was a guy there with a new turbo Fiat and I asked him the nagging question, "Just how fast is an Easter egg?" Turns out it's about 122 and change. Be afraid - very afraid!!!  :evil:
All models are wrong, but some are useful! G.E. Box (1967) www.designdreams.biz

manta22

#28
September 29, 2014, 10:45:32 AM
That roll bar may be tall but it will collapse sideways-- no lateral triangulation.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Milwaukee Midget

#29
September 29, 2014, 12:59:23 PM
First street legal Sprite I've seen that required clearance markers.  :-o
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:
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