Introduce Yourself

[SHughes]

I've been lurking around here for a little awhile (trying to learn a few things) and finally decided to make a post.  LOL

I've got a Cummins Turbo Diesel I want to start racing (at Maxton since I live on the right coast).  I blew up the engine drag racing last year, it's getting rebuilt now and I'd like to do something different to try and further diesel motorsports beyond the typical drag racing a sled pulling. 

I'm not sure if the '99 Dodge will get the new engine or if my '56 Chevy truck - prefered- will get i either way I hope to some LSR soon.  If I ever move to AZ (I'm in the military) I would like to do some open road racing with the same truck.

Anyone in the MD, VA, DC area?

[holdfastgreg]

I've been lurking around here for a little awhile (trying to learn a few things) and finally decided to make a post.  LOL

I've got a Cummins Turbo Diesel I want to start racing (at Maxton since I live on the right coast).  I blew up the engine drag racing last year, it's getting rebuilt now and I'd like to do something different to try and further diesel motorsports beyond the typical drag racing a sled pulling. 

I'm not sure if the '99 Dodge will get the new engine or if my '56 Chevy truck - prefered- will get i either way I hope to some LSR soon.  If I ever move to AZ (I'm in the military) I would like to do some open road racing with the same truck.

Anyone in the MD, VA, DC area?

North Carolina here, and I just joined myself.
I travel to D.C. often to site sight and get away from life.  I mostly stay near Dupont circle when I am there.

[wolcottjl]

I've been lurking around here for a little awhile (trying to learn a few things) and finally decided to make a post.  LOL

I've got a Cummins Turbo Diesel I want to start racing (at Maxton since I live on the right coast).  I blew up the engine drag racing last year, it's getting rebuilt now and I'd like to do something different to try and further diesel motorsports beyond the typical drag racing a sled pulling. 

I'm not sure if the '99 Dodge will get the new engine or if my '56 Chevy truck - prefered- will get i either way I hope to some LSR soon.  If I ever move to AZ (I'm in the military) I would like to do some open road racing with the same truck.

Anyone in the MD, VA, DC area?

There are a few of us up here.  I am out near leesburg - Couple of guys out near Annapolis. 

[Cajun Kid]

S Hughes,,

Go with the classic 56 Truck

I am in Winston Salem, NC  about 2.5 Hours N of Maxton

Charles

[SHughes]

S Hughes,,

Go with the classic 56 Truck

I am in Winston Salem, NC  about 2.5 Hours N of Maxton

Charles

That is what I would prefer...money is HUGE deciding factor.  the 99 is a complete truck (could race this year), the 56, not so much.  LOL

[CruZer]

CruZer here. I'm new to LSR but have been a hotrodder and a Bonneville fan most of my life. I drive a '34 Ford roadster streetrod and am lucky enough to be helping Bearing Burner and Ridge Runner build a streamliner.
They have introduced me to a bunch of New Englanders who race and I found that amazing. I never knew there was much LSR activity out this way.
Since I'm a rookie here,I'll shut up now and pay attention.

Glenn

[4-barrel Mike]

Welcome!  This is a good thread for newcomers to read:  http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,7503.msg116296.html#msg116296 

Mike

[btate]

I've been lurking here for a few years. I finally have a car I want to build for LSR. I was going to build a 69 Camaro I have but it never really seemed quite right. Now I have a 40 Ford Coupe, or at least part of one that I'm trying to resurrect from a house fire. Here's a link to a build thread on the HAMB: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428737. I'm going to build the chassis and see what turns up for a powertrain. Looking at the rule book, I'm thinking I can run CGC or CBGC. Anyway, I have lots of questions and if I have any answers I'll try to help when I can.

Bill

[NorthStar Unlimited]

Well... I'm here, new to the LSR scene. Kinda been paying a lil attention and reading a bit over the last 20 years. I've been active in the circle track world for about 15 years... just getting to be too much work every week. Got the SCTA-BNI rule book in the mail a few days ago... reading thru it now. If all goes well, I plan on my first Bonneville this August, at least for 2 or 3 days... getting a new business started, so who knows?

[Rcktscientist]

Hi all, Ken Rappaport here. Been seriously into racing since 1966. Followed exploits of Arfons, Breedlove, Campbell in the 60's. Been Drag Racing on and off most of my life. Most recently running a Blown FED in the Heritage Series Pro 7.0 class.  Built my first Fuel Flow Bench in 1981 after moving to San Diego. That led to meeting and helping such racers as the Eyres, Jack Dolan-Doc Jeffries, Rick & Nolan White and recently The Spectre AA/BGS. I'm a Mechanical Engineer presently working in Aerospace and also a car builder with a complete Fab Shop that is presently without a home due to a property line issue. Once that gets resolved, if I'm not completely broke, I'll build my dream shop at my home and finally start on a LSR car. Presently going through withdrawals as I have little room to work and racing is on hold! Can't wait to share a build diary.

[landsendlynda]

Welcome to the addiction Rckt!  Good luck with the dispute and your build!

Lynda

[HotRodV8]

Glad you're here Rckt.

It seems to me that a transition to LSR usually comes from some drag racing in the past. You will fit right in. Plus you will be a resource with an engineering background and that experience with other race teams.

Will look forward to your first LSR car build (your way) and wish you the best.

BTW, as you build that dream fab shop, many of us would like to see some pictures of that build too. See ya on the salt.

Bill

[Glen]

Ken, sent you a PM for your question. We need to talk. I will send another e-mail with phone contacts.

[debgeo]

Hello my name is George and I am looking to build or buy a sidecar. I am interested in meeting people in Denver area to guide or offer info on Bonneville racing. I plan on running lower classes with a two stroke. This is all new to me as I am an ex circle track racer. Midgets & Modifieds. The rules state motorcycle engines . Are ATV motors legal? I have access to many atv two strokes. I know in some instances parts are interchangable with motorcycle engines and vice versa. Also on sidecars what king of small wheels are being used. I have searched forum but have not came up with info. I have been following this site for a while and am learning more everyday.THANKS for this great resource.

[Glen]

Jom Amo the originator of this web site lives in the DEnver area and races a bike and a car at Bonneville.
Go to the lsr forums on this cover page and click on members. look him up and send him a PM.