Drag racing a '54 Corvette, an April Fool's Day story
05-02-2017, 09:25 AM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
That's such a great story, I will not bust on the previous poster for bringing up an 8+ year old thread. Something that good DESERVES to be heard again. 
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05-02-2017, 09:51 AM
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You made my morning! Thank you for posting
05-02-2017, 11:02 AM
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I agree, great story. I have quite a few memories of being at southeastern dragway, now its long gone and I think its been replaced by condos.
05-02-2017, 11:20 AM
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A really interesting story that deserves more air time.
05-02-2017, 01:31 PM
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I came to this forum only 2 years ago, so this is a new thread for me. And one of the best so far. Thanks for reviving it!!
05-02-2017, 02:01 PM
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Thanks, Guys! Nice to know the story of that day 42 years ago can still bring a smile. It does to me.
To midyear: Thanks for the update on the Dallas drag strip. I didn't know it was gone.
To Chris: Yes, lots of annoyed racers that day. We were there on a lark; they came to win.
To Pat: You've seen the '54, haven't you? We bring it to the Riebes show every so often.
To midyear: Thanks for the update on the Dallas drag strip. I didn't know it was gone.
To Chris: Yes, lots of annoyed racers that day. We were there on a lark; they came to win.
To Pat: You've seen the '54, haven't you? We bring it to the Riebes show every so often.
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05-02-2017, 03:38 PM
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Great story Jim. Thanks for sharing great memories with us.
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05-02-2017, 04:12 PM
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I had a similar experience in about 1971. I was running my enderly injected D/Gas 68 Camaro in what was called the National Gasser Event at the Rockford/Byron track. In the morning time trials, I ran up againse a 54 Corvette that had a modified 6 cyl and was running in some much lower M/P class. Same deal. I still remember sitting on the line waiting what seemed like forever while he putted away. (he beat me)
I know he won a few NHRA National events with that car. I still remember, it was called Apricot Brandy.
I know he won a few NHRA National events with that car. I still remember, it was called Apricot Brandy.
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05-02-2017, 04:48 PM
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When I used to run at Dallas, it was already 1/8 mile (80's) I was (and still am) a Pontiac nut, so my buddy's and I ran mostly Pontiac's back then. attached is a pic of my buddy's 81 turbo TA at Dallas circa 1988, probably have more pics from there but will have to dig. used to run a 75 TA that was a daily driver and ran 7.30's all day at dallas, and we had a 65 GTO street car that ran consistent 6.70's. still have a 68 GTO that runs 6.10's in the 1/8 on motor, about a second quicker on N2O, but its not much of a driver.
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05-02-2017, 09:41 PM
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I had a similar experience in about 1971. I was running my enderly injected D/Gas 68 Camaro in what was called the National Gasser Event at the Rockford/Byron track. In the morning time trials, I ran up againse a 54 Corvette that had a modified 6 cyl and was running in some much lower M/P class. Same deal. I still remember sitting on the line waiting what seemed like forever while he putted away. (he beat me)
I know he won a few NHRA National events with that car. I still remember, it was called Apricot Brandy.
I know he won a few NHRA National events with that car. I still remember, it was called Apricot Brandy.
05-03-2017, 01:58 AM
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Thanks, Guys! Nice to know the story of that day 42 years ago can still bring a smile. It does to me.
To midyear: Thanks for the update on the Dallas drag strip. I didn't know it was gone.
To Chris: Yes, lots of annoyed racers that day. We were there on a lark; they came to win.
To Pat: You've seen the '54, haven't you? We bring it to the Riebes show every so often.
To midyear: Thanks for the update on the Dallas drag strip. I didn't know it was gone.
To Chris: Yes, lots of annoyed racers that day. We were there on a lark; they came to win.
To Pat: You've seen the '54, haven't you? We bring it to the Riebes show every so often.
This Saturday morning, Riebes in Placerville from 0800-1300 hrs?
I think I'll try to make it!
Pat
05-03-2017, 12:37 PM
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Great story - I missed it the first time around. Glad to see it was reserected!
