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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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Scott, I might have the slowest sled, but it'll be from the smoked ribs....
No worries brutha, I'll probably be the 2nd or 3rd slowest.
Will be a good time though.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Right now the weather looking real good. 63 for the high and 51 for the low with bright sunshine. Which means good track temps and pretty good IAT's. Should be a good day if the weather report is accurate.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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. . . Scott, I might have the slowest sled, but it'll be from the smoked ribs....
Don't worry, my car will definitely be slowest - but I'm just going for a good time.

I hope the forecast holds true!
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Right now the weather looking real good. 63 for the high and 51 for the low with bright sunshine. Which means good track temps and pretty good IAT's. Should be a good day if the weather report is accurate.
See you @ 1:00pm
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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See you @ 1:00pm

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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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See you @ 1:00pm
So true LOL.

Sorry Tom.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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I like that weather report too.

We've done a few track rentals from 2008 through 2010 (NHRA Licensed in '10), all on a 346 LS6. Now, with some tire and suspension tweaking, we'll see if the new forged 402 LS2 can pull a rabbit out of the hat for us and add another run to the ending of this video... with a little better number in the final sequence. This vid gets quicker as the years go by (It's some kind of addiction)... Any guesses for 2011?


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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by digivex
I like that weather report too.

We've done a few track rentals from 2008 through 2010 (NHRA Licensed in '10), all on a 346 LS6. Now, with some tire and suspension tweaking, we'll see if the new forged 402 LS2 can pull a rabbit out of the hat for us and add another run to the ending of this video... with a little better number in the final sequence. This vid gets quicker as the years go by (It's some kind of addiction)... Any guesses for 2011?




I'm guessing 2011 is going to be your fastest year yet.
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My guess is that even if you left when I hit the 1/8 mile, you'd still beat me!

Time to save my pennies up for ECS . . .
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I would like to see something quicker

It's all relative: In 2009 I went to a T&T at Atco and paired off with Doug. I ran a high 9 and was all proud of myself...

Doug made me look bad

Two years have passed since then and, as my earlier video proclaims: "Ressurrected back before the final fallen" - LOL


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OK guys, stupid but serious question:

Can I use a Snell M2000 atv helmet? it's the kind that you would use goggles with offroad, not a shield. Trying to save a little money here.

The only other helmet I have is an old m/c Snell M95 (too old?), and it doesn't really fit anyhow.

Do I need to go helmet shopping???
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i would've last minute this event but I busted something.... so I'm out of the game for a few weeks
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by joe11204
I'm guessing 2011 is going to be your fastest year yet.
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Originally Posted by digivex
Any guesses for 2011?
I'm guessing that before 2011 is over you will have touched the 8.7s maybe even 8.6s, it might not (but could) happen this Friday but in my opinion you will be solidly in the 8s before 2011 is over.
The car is likely capable of a little more but as you know all too well this stuff (tires, boost, ideal launch & shift RPMs etc.) takes time to dial in just right.
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Originally Posted by DropTheTop
OK guys, stupid but serious question:

Can I use a Snell M2000 atv helmet? it's the kind that you would use goggles with offroad, not a shield. Trying to save a little money here.

The only other helmet I have is an old m/c Snell M95 (too old?), and it doesn't really fit anyhow.
The Snell M2000 should be fine (until 12/31/11 at least) as long as the sticker inside the helmet (under the padding) is clearly marked as such.
The M95 is no longer approved.





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Do I need to go helmet shopping???
Not right at the moment but in 2012 you might want to, I believe the M2000 and SA2000 helmets are only good until the end of 2011.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by robz
See you @ 1:00pm
At 1pm I'll just be getting up, you mean see you at 4:49....
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
The Snell M2000 should be fine (until 12/31/11 at least) as long as the sticker inside the helmet (under the padding) is clearly marked as such.
Just to be clear, it's like this:



It is clearly marked Snell M2000 on the inside. But like I said, no shield. Can someone confirm 99% that this will be acceptable? Today would be my last day to shop, since tomorrow night I'll be tending to the ribs after work.

Thanks for the input guys, sorry to keep bugging you.

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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DropTheTop
Just to be clear, it's like this:



It is clearly marked Snell M2000 on the inside. But like I said, no shield. Can someone confirm 99% that this will be acceptable? Today would be my last day to shop, since tomorrow night I'll be tending to the ribs after work.

Thanks for the input guys, sorry to keep bugging you.

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Should be fine bro! I think the track will allow quads to run.
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Should be fine bro! I think the track will allow quads to run.
Scott
I'm searching all over, and can't find a definitive answer.
I mean, the rules state Snell 2000 - Not SA2000 or M2000
I know the M2000 are different with the fire and roll bar impact ratings, but that doesn't mean it's not ok. my only concern is the lack of shield. Do you guys have/need your shield down when you race? keep in mind I'll be lucky to be running low 13's.

I guess the worst that could happen is I'd have to wait until 11am for the Speed Shop to open, and then buy a new helmet.
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Originally Posted by DropTheTop
I'm searching all over, and can't find a definitive answer.
I mean, the rules state Snell 2000 - Not SA2000 or M2000
I know the M2000 are different with the fire and roll bar impact ratings, but that doesn't mean it's not ok. my only concern is the lack of shield. Do you guys have/need your shield down when you race? keep in mind I'll be lucky to be running low 13's.

I guess the worst that could happen is I'd have to wait until 11am for the Speed Shop to open, and then buy a new helmet.
Sorry, I was just pokin' fun and I'm not up to speed on the helmet req's.
Someone will probably chime in pretty quickly here with a definitive answer for you.
I may have an extra helmet too. I'll check. What size do you wear?
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If they want to be picky it must be a Snell 2005 minimum now or later.
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