C7 fast list!
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,885
Likes: 486
From: Cin City
St. Jude Donor '14
Awesome night tonight, but the trans is still shifting terribly. Delivered torq is low on the NOS runs.
First run was 10.26 at 120.5MPH, had to let out of it because the *** end got light - wish I could've stayed in this one!
Second run was 10.17 at 140.2MPH, less than 1/10th difference and 20MPH?! haha
Last run was 10.13 at 139MPH
60' 1.44
1/8th 6.58 at 107MPH
1/4th 10.13 at 138.97MPH
Looks like I'm still wearing this shirt for the weekend lol
First run was 10.26 at 120.5MPH, had to let out of it because the *** end got light - wish I could've stayed in this one!
Second run was 10.17 at 140.2MPH, less than 1/10th difference and 20MPH?! haha
Last run was 10.13 at 139MPH
60' 1.44
1/8th 6.58 at 107MPH
1/4th 10.13 at 138.97MPH
Looks like I'm still wearing this shirt for the weekend lol
Last edited by Ben@WeaponX; Oct 25, 2014 at 12:18 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: cincinnati
Sure would like to have one of those 9 second T shirt in XXL,your so close.
It was cold and the track was not the best you put on a good show nice runs
Steve
It was cold and the track was not the best you put on a good show nice runs
Steve
Last edited by SRG-427; Oct 25, 2014 at 11:07 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Cin City
St. Jude Donor '14
Shaved a little more off my all motor time too, but not much. I need to get that 60' into the 1.4s to get this where it needs to be.
60' 1.539
1/8 6.919 @ 102.51
1/4 10.749 @ 129.31
60' 1.539
1/8 6.919 @ 102.51
1/4 10.749 @ 129.31
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,885
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From: Cin City
St. Jude Donor '14
You'll have to dust off your racing gloves one of these weekends. Sorry I haven't had a lot of time to chat. Trying to sort this out and always short on time.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
From: cincinnati
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 39
Likes: 1
From: Sandy Hook Ct
Ben, you just beat me on your 10.13 run.........sh..t ! I feel like I have handcuffs on while my car sits in the body shop. If I miss the track rental at Atco on Nov 10 ,Im just going to keep driving south until I find a track thats open when my cars done . Ill put a plow on it!
Nice run my friend ,good job,jim
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,885
Likes: 486
From: Cin City
St. Jude Donor '14
Ben, you just beat me on your 10.13 run.........sh..t ! I feel like I have handcuffs on while my car sits in the body shop. If I miss the track rental at Atco on Nov 10 ,Im just going to keep driving south until I find a track thats open when my cars done . Ill put a plow on it!
Nice run my friend ,good job,jim
Nice run my friend ,good job,jim
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 199
Likes: 206
From: Ashland Va
2014 z51
Tires:Stock oem Michelin Pilots
Performance Mods: none
Category: Bone stock on stock tires
Track: Richmond Dragway
Date: 10/24/14
Weather: 65 degrees 99% humidity
Great to have cool weather but humidity though the roof!! These C7's are unreal, Ive run quite a few Chevrolets since 1967 at Richmond, never had a stock car that runs as good and draws as many admirers.
Tires:Stock oem Michelin Pilots
Performance Mods: none
Category: Bone stock on stock tires
Track: Richmond Dragway
Date: 10/24/14
Weather: 65 degrees 99% humidity
Great to have cool weather but humidity though the roof!! These C7's are unreal, Ive run quite a few Chevrolets since 1967 at Richmond, never had a stock car that runs as good and draws as many admirers.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 5,038
Likes: 878
From: Tampa Florida
2014 z51
Tires:Stock oem Michelin Pilots
Performance Mods: none
Category: Bone stock on stock tires
Track: Richmond Dragway
Date: 10/24/14
Weather: 65 degrees 99% humidity
Great to have cool weather but humidity though the roof!! These C7's are unreal, Ive run quite a few Chevrolets since 1967 at Richmond, never had a stock car that runs as good and draws as many admirers.
Tires:Stock oem Michelin Pilots
Performance Mods: none
Category: Bone stock on stock tires
Track: Richmond Dragway
Date: 10/24/14
Weather: 65 degrees 99% humidity
Great to have cool weather but humidity though the roof!! These C7's are unreal, Ive run quite a few Chevrolets since 1967 at Richmond, never had a stock car that runs as good and draws as many admirers.
Hey wFarmer.....what did I tell you "don't be surprise whereas you do better with the stock tires". That moves you up to 2nd place.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 2
Greetings to all C7 fast list races - your efforts are amazing. I have an anniversary 427 for cruising with my wife but want to get into the C7 drag racing. Being old school I thought the manual tranny would be the only way to go but now with both the 6-speed and 8-speed automatics I am wrong as well as impressed. I really think everyone is doing great with the different classes with my greatest interest in Bone Stock as it represents the corvette Chevrolet built.
So, as a newbie I have a few questions: Back in the day the NHRA had classes for both manual and auto - should this be a new class? Something for the Forum to debate.
Also, with (my limited) technical knowledge it seems the new 8-speed auto with the Z-51 rear end ratio may be the ultimate Bone Stock Racer. Thus the question: should there be two automatic classes?
Please realize I find the racing absolute a thrill to read as well as watch!! Not trying to interfere with a great racing effort, just curious. Hopefully everyone understands, each year (almost) Corvette develops an even better/faster car - so do we just keep buying a new car or have multiple racing classes? I must be honest, wanting and purchasing more than one corvette at a time is beyond my means! Having one great Corvette is doable. Thanks for reading and providing any feedback!!
So, as a newbie I have a few questions: Back in the day the NHRA had classes for both manual and auto - should this be a new class? Something for the Forum to debate.
Also, with (my limited) technical knowledge it seems the new 8-speed auto with the Z-51 rear end ratio may be the ultimate Bone Stock Racer. Thus the question: should there be two automatic classes?
Please realize I find the racing absolute a thrill to read as well as watch!! Not trying to interfere with a great racing effort, just curious. Hopefully everyone understands, each year (almost) Corvette develops an even better/faster car - so do we just keep buying a new car or have multiple racing classes? I must be honest, wanting and purchasing more than one corvette at a time is beyond my means! Having one great Corvette is doable. Thanks for reading and providing any feedback!!
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,885
Likes: 486
From: Cin City
St. Jude Donor '14
Greetings to all C7 fast list races - your efforts are amazing. I have an anniversary 427 for cruising with my wife but want to get into the C7 drag racing. Being old school I thought the manual tranny would be the only way to go but now with both the 6-speed and 8-speed automatics I am wrong as well as impressed. I really think everyone is doing great with the different classes with my greatest interest in Bone Stock as it represents the corvette Chevrolet built.
So, as a newbie I have a few questions: Back in the day the NHRA had classes for both manual and auto - should this be a new class? Something for the Forum to debate.
Also, with (my limited) technical knowledge it seems the new 8-speed auto with the Z-51 rear end ratio may be the ultimate Bone Stock Racer. Thus the question: should there be two automatic classes?
Please realize I find the racing absolute a thrill to read as well as watch!! Not trying to interfere with a great racing effort, just curious. Hopefully everyone understands, each year (almost) Corvette develops an even better/faster car - so do we just keep buying a new car or have multiple racing classes? I must be honest, wanting and purchasing more than one corvette at a time is beyond my means! Having one great Corvette is doable. Thanks for reading and providing any feedback!!
So, as a newbie I have a few questions: Back in the day the NHRA had classes for both manual and auto - should this be a new class? Something for the Forum to debate.
Also, with (my limited) technical knowledge it seems the new 8-speed auto with the Z-51 rear end ratio may be the ultimate Bone Stock Racer. Thus the question: should there be two automatic classes?
Please realize I find the racing absolute a thrill to read as well as watch!! Not trying to interfere with a great racing effort, just curious. Hopefully everyone understands, each year (almost) Corvette develops an even better/faster car - so do we just keep buying a new car or have multiple racing classes? I must be honest, wanting and purchasing more than one corvette at a time is beyond my means! Having one great Corvette is doable. Thanks for reading and providing any feedback!!
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 199
Likes: 206
From: Ashland Va
2014 Z-51
E.T 11.509 @119.11
Tires: Stock OEM Michelin Pilots
Performance Mods: None
Category: Bone/stock on stock tires
Track: Virginia Motorsports park
Date : 10/31/14
Weather: 45 degrees/ 85% humidity
Weather continues to improve. 1800 rpm launch,Track mode, Traction control off. So close to SNORMAN!!
Last edited by wfarmer.z; Nov 2, 2014 at 02:21 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 199
Likes: 206
From: Ashland Va
2014 Z-51
E.T: 11.429@119.81
Tires: M/T Drag Radials
Performance mods: None
Category: Bone stock except none-stock tires
Track: Virginia Motorsports Park
Date: 10/31/14
Weather: 43 degrees, 88% humidity
Car is responding to changing weather, can't wait to see what it will do in good morning air, during C7 track rental at Budds Creek on Nov 14th!!
2000 rpm launch,traction control off
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,905
Likes: 569
From: Bucks County PA
2014 Z-51
E.T 11.509 @119.11
Tires: Stock OEM Michelin Pilots
Performance Mods: None
Category: Bone/stock on stock tires
Track: Virginia Motorsports park
Date : 10/31/14
Weather: 45 degrees/ 85% humidity
Weather continues to improve. 1800 rpm launch,Track mode, Traction control off. So close to SNORMAN!!
Weather will continue to improve and your times will get better if you have enough traction
Pro
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 686
Likes: 11
Last couple times at the track having so much wheel spin I just left traction control and stability on..