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Old 10-31-2012, 11:26 AM
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Hi all, went to track last sunday as it was 36 c and 45c track temp never going break any pb's I ran a bunch of 12.7/8s ended up coming 2nd out 20 cars in the usa class . Was a great day to get some nice photos

Me before racing started


In the staging lanes


First run


nice smokey shot






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Old 10-31-2012, 01:18 PM
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Nice shots and good ETs! That had to be fun. I'm guessing that your motor isn't exactly stock...
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Indeed!...please share your motor/transmission details...?
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Nothing too hot, zz383 shortblock with edelbrock 200 heads rpm airgap rebuilt qjet , bto stage2 700r4, 3.54 rear stock rebuild, first time with new converter 9.5" 1.77 60`. Still run a/c,p/s and clutch fan
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Great pix ..... thx for posting up ......

Great times as well .... good job !!!
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Sweeet very nice!!!!
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Just love that shot of the front of the car coming at you!! Also like the front wheels just bairly staying on the ground at launch..
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Nice looking car. Looks like a good time.
How do you pronounce that lubricant company's name. Saw the sign above the burn out area....
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thanks for the compliments guy, fuchs.... not sure new sponser I'm pretty sure you say it like fooshs , not the other way

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