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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 06:08 AM
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Took the car to the track last night, second time out. Car was running really strong, but traction problems. Best run 12.59 @ 113mph. Best mph was 117.


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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 06:31 AM
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 07:10 AM
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117mph - awesome -
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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Welcome to the world of lost traction. More wheelspin = higher MPH at the finish line.
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Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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That thing is gunna scoot when you hook up. It's crazy how much spinning just a little bit will drasticaly effect e.t.'s :steering:
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Default Re: New Best MPH (Nathan Plemons)
Welcome to the world of lost traction. More wheelspin = higher MPH at the finish line.
My first time at the track, I ran 12.49 @ 115 mph, 1.94 60', on street tires. I will have drag radials my next time out.
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