Anyone pass 200mph yet?
08-21-2017, 12:33 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Anyone pass 200mph yet?
Read something today about a top end being over 200mph. They say it's 195, but I'm sure someone on this forum has surpassed that benchmark. If you have pulled it off, let us know.
08-21-2017, 01:34 AM
#2
Race Director
GM ratings are I believe for stock C7Z,
Stage 1 areo - 196
Stage 2 aero - 190
Stage 3 aero - 186
I know at least one C7 Calloway Z has gone ~202 at Mojave in the 1 1/2 mile trap (Tom Glass) in 2016, A2 class
http://www.mojavemile.com/index.php?...d=12&Itemid=12
Stage 1 areo - 196
Stage 2 aero - 190
Stage 3 aero - 186
I know at least one C7 Calloway Z has gone ~202 at Mojave in the 1 1/2 mile trap (Tom Glass) in 2016, A2 class
http://www.mojavemile.com/index.php?...d=12&Itemid=12
Last edited by Steve Garrett; 08-24-2017 at 10:50 PM.
08-21-2017, 09:25 PM
#3
Pro
08-21-2017, 11:53 PM
#7
Instructor
I am doing the Standing Mile Sept 30, in Arizona. I stripped off all aero packages from my car. I have an A&A kit with meth and long tubes just at 700WHP. My goal if the weather is decent is 190+
08-22-2017, 12:57 AM
#9
Race Director
More info on where it is and who is putting on that AZ mile on 9/30, first I have heard of it?
08-22-2017, 12:19 PM
#10
Drifting
Where is the event in AZ? I am in AZ and would like to look into this. Thanks in advance.
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08-23-2017, 11:23 AM
#16
Race Director
If you have something with 700rwhp, you can probably get to 200 running the Rolex24 roadcourse at Daytona Int'l Speedway.
In my Z06 with a Halltech cai and TRIC I have maybe 570rwhp, and I get 185mph across the start finish line - and I'm just cruising, not trying to set any track records.
However, I'll be back in October, and with a lap time just barely over 2 minutes, I think I may need to run a little harder just to get under that 2 minute mark!!!
I would really like to go out and run some of the open-road events out west. They are essentially run in a rally format, where you are trying to run a target speed for the event, so you can't just turn the car loose to go for top speed. For instance, in the Silver State Classic Challenge there are classes with limits on the top speed you can run, and you must meet the equipment requirements - which as soon as you start moving above the Touring class (the lowest class) you need to have attended an event in the Touring class, start to have 5/6 point harness system, rollbar, etc.
So...if you have a high hp car and want to get up to or real close to 200mph, come to Daytona for one of the HPDE track events here this fall. There are 3 in Oct and 2 in Dec. You don't need any special equipment - stock 3-point seatbelt will work, and all you'll need is an SA2010 or SA2015 helmet. And instead of just a 40 second run at a straight line mile event, you'll get four or five 30 minute sessions for 2 to 2-1/2 hours of track time each day.
C'ya at the track!!
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In my Z06 with a Halltech cai and TRIC I have maybe 570rwhp, and I get 185mph across the start finish line - and I'm just cruising, not trying to set any track records.
However, I'll be back in October, and with a lap time just barely over 2 minutes, I think I may need to run a little harder just to get under that 2 minute mark!!!
I would really like to go out and run some of the open-road events out west. They are essentially run in a rally format, where you are trying to run a target speed for the event, so you can't just turn the car loose to go for top speed. For instance, in the Silver State Classic Challenge there are classes with limits on the top speed you can run, and you must meet the equipment requirements - which as soon as you start moving above the Touring class (the lowest class) you need to have attended an event in the Touring class, start to have 5/6 point harness system, rollbar, etc.
So...if you have a high hp car and want to get up to or real close to 200mph, come to Daytona for one of the HPDE track events here this fall. There are 3 in Oct and 2 in Dec. You don't need any special equipment - stock 3-point seatbelt will work, and all you'll need is an SA2010 or SA2015 helmet. And instead of just a 40 second run at a straight line mile event, you'll get four or five 30 minute sessions for 2 to 2-1/2 hours of track time each day.
C'ya at the track!!
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Last edited by BEZ06; 08-23-2017 at 11:36 AM.
08-23-2017, 05:54 PM
#18
Team Owner
If you have something with 700rwhp, you can probably get to 200 running the Rolex24 roadcourse at Daytona Int'l Speedway.
In my Z06 with a Halltech cai and TRIC I have maybe 570rwhp, and I get 185mph across the start finish line - and I'm just cruising, not trying to set any track records.
However, I'll be back in October, and with a lap time just barely over 2 minutes, I think I may need to run a little harder just to get under that 2 minute mark!!!
I would really like to go out and run some of the open-road events out west. They are essentially run in a rally format, where you are trying to run a target speed for the event, so you can't just turn the car loose to go for top speed. For instance, in the Silver State Classic Challenge there are classes with limits on the top speed you can run, and you must meet the equipment requirements - which as soon as you start moving above the Touring class (the lowest class) you need to have attended an event in the Touring class, start to have 5/6 point harness system, rollbar, etc.
So...if you have a high hp car and want to get up to or real close to 200mph, come to Daytona for one of the HPDE track events here this fall. There are 3 in Oct and 2 in Dec. You don't need any special equipment - stock 3-point seatbelt will work, and all you'll need is an SA2010 or SA2015 helmet. And instead of just a 40 second run at a straight line mile event, you'll get four or five 30 minute sessions for 2 to 2-1/2 hours of track time each day.
C'ya at the track!!
https://youtu.be/42o6JLVdhp8
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In my Z06 with a Halltech cai and TRIC I have maybe 570rwhp, and I get 185mph across the start finish line - and I'm just cruising, not trying to set any track records.
However, I'll be back in October, and with a lap time just barely over 2 minutes, I think I may need to run a little harder just to get under that 2 minute mark!!!
I would really like to go out and run some of the open-road events out west. They are essentially run in a rally format, where you are trying to run a target speed for the event, so you can't just turn the car loose to go for top speed. For instance, in the Silver State Classic Challenge there are classes with limits on the top speed you can run, and you must meet the equipment requirements - which as soon as you start moving above the Touring class (the lowest class) you need to have attended an event in the Touring class, start to have 5/6 point harness system, rollbar, etc.
So...if you have a high hp car and want to get up to or real close to 200mph, come to Daytona for one of the HPDE track events here this fall. There are 3 in Oct and 2 in Dec. You don't need any special equipment - stock 3-point seatbelt will work, and all you'll need is an SA2010 or SA2015 helmet. And instead of just a 40 second run at a straight line mile event, you'll get four or five 30 minute sessions for 2 to 2-1/2 hours of track time each day.
C'ya at the track!!
https://youtu.be/42o6JLVdhp8
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82 year old grandma hit 172 in her C5 coupe. 57 Corvette hit 130 and a Bugatti hit 246. I don't believe C7 Z06 has hit 200 at that rally.
Last edited by JoesC5; 08-23-2017 at 05:54 PM.
08-23-2017, 07:42 PM
#19
Race Director
Yes - they call it a "rally", but the Sun Valley event is a true topspeed event run over a short distance of several miles.
The Big Bend Open Road Race in Texas, the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, and the Sandhills Open Road Challenge in Nebraska are true "rally" type events where you try to cross the finish line at the exact time it takes to go the distance of the rally for the average speed established for your class.
The BBOR is 118 miles (59 out and 59 back), the SSCC is 90 miles, and the SORC is 55 miles. In addition to the average speed that you are trying to hit, there are "tech speeds" for the various classes, which are the absolute max speed you are allowed to go, and as mentioned in my previous post there are equipment requirements that make a stock OE car restricted to the lowest/slowest class.
So....pick your fun, but if you're going for absolute top speed there just aren't too many sanctioned events on looonnnggg open roads, or even tracks, in the U.S. to hit top speed. Even in the mile-and-a-half events you won't quite be at top speed.
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The Big Bend Open Road Race in Texas, the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, and the Sandhills Open Road Challenge in Nebraska are true "rally" type events where you try to cross the finish line at the exact time it takes to go the distance of the rally for the average speed established for your class.
The BBOR is 118 miles (59 out and 59 back), the SSCC is 90 miles, and the SORC is 55 miles. In addition to the average speed that you are trying to hit, there are "tech speeds" for the various classes, which are the absolute max speed you are allowed to go, and as mentioned in my previous post there are equipment requirements that make a stock OE car restricted to the lowest/slowest class.
So....pick your fun, but if you're going for absolute top speed there just aren't too many sanctioned events on looonnnggg open roads, or even tracks, in the U.S. to hit top speed. Even in the mile-and-a-half events you won't quite be at top speed.
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Last edited by BEZ06; 08-23-2017 at 07:45 PM.
08-23-2017, 07:57 PM
#20
Team Owner
Yes - they call it a "rally", but the Sun Valley event is a true topspeed event run over a short distance of several miles.
The Big Bend Open Road Race in Texas, the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, and the Sandhills Open Road Challenge in Nebraska are true "rally" type events where you try to cross the finish line at the exact time it takes to go the distance of the rally for the average speed established for your class.
The BBOR is 118 miles (59 out and 59 back), the SSCC is 90 miles, and the SORC is 55 miles. In addition to the average speed that you are trying to hit, there are "tech speeds" for the various classes, which are the absolute max speed you are allowed to go, and as mentioned in my previous post there are equipment requirements that make a stock OE car restricted to the lowest/slowest class.
So....pick your fun, but if you're going for absolute top speed there just aren't too many sanctioned events on looonnnggg open roads, or even tracks, in the U.S. to hit top speed.
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The Big Bend Open Road Race in Texas, the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, and the Sandhills Open Road Challenge in Nebraska are true "rally" type events where you try to cross the finish line at the exact time it takes to go the distance of the rally for the average speed established for your class.
The BBOR is 118 miles (59 out and 59 back), the SSCC is 90 miles, and the SORC is 55 miles. In addition to the average speed that you are trying to hit, there are "tech speeds" for the various classes, which are the absolute max speed you are allowed to go, and as mentioned in my previous post there are equipment requirements that make a stock OE car restricted to the lowest/slowest class.
So....pick your fun, but if you're going for absolute top speed there just aren't too many sanctioned events on looonnnggg open roads, or even tracks, in the U.S. to hit top speed.
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I checked into the Big Bend Rally a few years ago, and with nothing but a helmet requirement, I could not run above 112 MPH(Street Rod and Touring Divisions) tech speed. Waste of time and money to only be able to hit 112 MPH max.
I'm not about to heavily modify my car to run the "Unlimited" class.
Last edited by JoesC5; 08-23-2017 at 07:59 PM.