It looks like a few third genners are going out to HRP this Fri night--June 11th--8 PM or so.

Even if your not running--come on out and watch!

If you are--COME GET SOME!!! I'm not skirrred!!!

I'll still make the same proposition as a few weeks ago. We run heads up--if U win--I'll pay for your concession stand run. If I win--You pay!

COME GET SOME!!! I'm not skirrred!!!

 

I will be there. Should be fun

 

Hope you're both ready for a good beatin

 

CRAP!!!--Some personal /family crap has come up. I can't make it.

I was out there installing knock sensor toggle on/off switch when I found out. SORRY GUYS--MAYBE NEXT WEEK!

 

gonna try to get out and offer morale support, get to know the local crew and roam the grounds! we gathering anywhere, maybe a time too? inquiring minds wanna know!

 

No gathering, I think we're all showing up at different times. Like I said in the other post, stop by in the pits, me and Larry will both be there, look for a black '92 RS and a black '95 Z28 near a red '91 Formula.

 

Still don't have the intake redone. Doing it tomorrow. BUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Just got back from Baytown. ****ty night for me. Got about an hour away from home and my clutch master cylinder started acting up, bled it at the track to no avail, had to slam it to get it into first. Drove all that way and only got one run in. Still managed a 13.6 @ 104 driving it off the line with zero launch. Pulled a TPI Vette in the process by about 1.5 lengths. Gonna get a NAPA master cylinder tomorrow and see if that will help.

I'll let Larry post how he ran.

 

Was the vette black? If so I know who he is? do u know what the vette ran?

 

Yup, it was black. Had the stock wheels on front and ZR1 17 x 11's on the rear. I ran a 13.6 so he probably ran about a 13.7-8

 

Yeah that vette wasn't much of a drag car. He has big rims and short tires, every time he hit the gas the tires just squealed.

This was my first time running the 1/4. First of all you have to have a helmet if you run less that 14 seconds. The timing slip lady say "you're gonna have to get a helmet or slow down" I borrowed Tristans helmet and made several more runs. We couldn't run each other due to that, plus he was having trouble with his car.

here are my first offical 1/4 mile times. Im sure everyone is just dying to analyze them,

60' 1/8 1/4 MPh
1.92 8.57 13.43 99.5
1.96 8.62 13.46 99.6
1.94 8.63 13.48 101.1

Pretty doggone consistent now that I look at them. This doesn't count one run where I accidentally started in 2nd gear and just let off about 1/2 way down.

I didn't get to race any cars that were close to me. First run alone, seoncd against a Mustang that looked pretty hot, but they took him out of the lane for tech or something, so alone again. Third against a slow picup where I let off and still won. Fourth agains a honda or something, never eve saw him after the start. It makes it more fun, exciting when you race against someone close to your car. Well maybe next time. IF SOME OF YOU ALL SHOW UP

I am pretty happy with the times. The 1/8 times are all right at the fastest I ever ran at Sealy, 8.56. That was in about 50 degree weather and this in close to 90 degree. The only difference between this and my last run at sealy in hot weather (8,8) was the PRostars in front with skinnies and my chip from Mike. I brought my old chip and was going to change, but I thought, why?
It seems like MIke's chip made a significant improvement over the Ed Wright fastchip I had in there.

ONly problem is ITS SO FAR. About 1 1/2 hours each way.
Need a trailer

 

Funny how that works, eh

 

So U gonna turn that thing into a "Trailer Queen?" If your gonna do that , then let's start stripping it of all unnecessary stuff.

So, were U leaving at a higher rpm (new 2800 stall converter if I remember right!) like we were talking about in another thread?

What air pressure in the Nittos are U ending up running?

Still want to borrow (No i don't want to buy them) your Nittos so I can spank Mikeee's butt at the gathering-- I'll come get them off the car before you leave town and I'll even do all the labor.

 

If that doesnt work out and you don't mind driving a ways to get them, you can borrow mine if you like. I'll be gone as well.

 

I know him from corvette forum. His best pass was a 14.1. with a -.043 redlight. It was his first time to race his car.

 

The Corvette was a nice looking car. I think he just needs some experience and a set of drag radials.

Im would like to have a trailer really, but I don't think I can afford it. It would allow me to keep the mileage down on the car, save on gas (it took 1 full tank to go over and back to Baytown, thats like $30 these days). Wouldn't have to worry about a $200 tow bill home if something goes at the track. I would keep the car streetable though so theres not to much stuff to pull of, AC maybe. Also I can only go about 60mph on the freeway because I don't want to go over 3000 rpm with the TH350. HOndas are zooming by me on I10. I could buy a giant pickup and cruise over there at 75 with the AC on, and the Rolling STones on the CD player, with the windows up,

Nice dream.
What does a reasonable trailer cost? 1500, 2500?

 

Where do you live, or maybe I should say, where would I have to drive to get them? It doesn't really matter, whatever it takes! I GOT SOME BUTT SPANKING TO DO!!!

37 DAYS MIKEEE!!! BRING A PILLOW FOR THE RIDE HOME!!!

 

is HRP located on east mount Houston Road ??
how much does it cost to run on their track ???

I need some sticky tires my self..

I just might make it out there this following weekend:lala:

 

sadly I was corralled this past weekend by family and friends! finally managed to slip away this weekend and wound up at the ol' 3/8th's oval over @ battleground somehow or another (grass roots calling anyone?). was good fun at any rate, saw a couple of nice races and a pretty nice father/son show @ the end! anyway, sorry I missed the outting, hopefully catch up with everyone the next time around!

 

Yes-
11620 N. Lake Hou. PKWY (E. Mount Hou Rd)
Hou Tx. 77044

http://www.houstonmotorsportspark.com/

10.00 admission
10.00 additional for a tech card to register to run

 

HRP (Houston Raceway Park), of course is located in Baytown, off 565 near 146. Its about twice as far from me as HMP (Houston Mostorsport Park), but its the only 1/4mile strip around. You would think with all the bucks on the westside someone would build a 1/4 mile strip over here.

http://www.houstonraceway.com/

Oh yeah, it costs $15 to get in and race on Friday Night Stree night, same as Sealy. Bring your helmet if you run faster than 14 seconds

 

Dang, little more expensive.

I'm down 288 in Angleton. Our shop is near downtown Angleton at 708 East Orange Street.

 

You're gonna need more than Nitto's ZAP!

Oh, and the pillow is a good idea. I could take a nap while I'm waiting for you to catch up to me at the finish line! lol

 

!!!

 

lol


Tell ya what, if you beat me, I'll cut you a break on tuning your car. If I win, you have to pay for my track fee (the 15 or 20 bucks) that it costs for admission and to race.

Sound fair?

 

I'm thinking , "we got a bet goin' here" (Nobody can eat 50 eggs)
I'll take the Zapster.

 

I'll fly back and kick someone's *** if this isn't video taped and posted here

 

COME GET SOME BIG BOY!!! I AIN'T SKIIIRED!!!

 

Damn ZAP, you're getting pretty confident there! lol

You must have got some Nitrous or something done to the car since the last time you raced Steven at HMP...........

I guess we have a bet.

 

I'll try to remember to bring my camera, as long as someone will record my passes for me.

I shure hope the weather clears by friday.

 

Where is Steven? I need someone I can run heads up

 

Rock, you bringing the camera this weekend?

 

Yeah, i got posts screwed up. I'll bring the camera this weekend and at the gathering.

 

Geez, Rock. I didn't think you were THAT old.

 

I think we should go ahead and all try and make it this weekend to hrp and next weekend make it out to Baytown to run the full 1/4 mile


I hate racing with sorry street tires but o well, I have to constantly remind my self its just for fun.. while im peeling through first and second