Sorry everyone. It's been very hectic around here with prior commitments and more important family things to do. So let me start by thanking many of those that have helped make this happen.
RPS Clutches
Halltech
RPM Transmissions
Vette-Air
American Racing Headers
The quality of these parts and the service provided by these vendors are unsurpassed.
Mark(Tirecraft), Matty(Tune Time), Kyle(Stonabones69), Troy who have worked very hard throughout this journey by being friends as well as providing the technical expertise.
Ranger and Dr. Ron for their assistance at the track. (John- Thanks for being a mentor to all of us in the Corvette world.)
I will add Bruce since he has definitely assisted in the process.
My lovely bride Valerie and my two beautiful daughters, Kelly and April, who have stood by me during this long journey.
Last but not least, Robz, who always believed that this would happen and made me believe it too. Rob, you are a great teacher and friend. Thanks so much.

Breakdown of pass.
60'.......1.366
330'.....4.119
660'.....6.378
MPH....109.17
1000'....8.331
1/4......9.973
MPH....137.72

Will add the slip.

This pass was made on a Saturday T&T day. Weather was beautiful and the air was of very good quality. There are a few pics which will get posted. Time of pass was 3:43 and not 4:43 since the clock was never changed back to EST. Temperature was in the mid 50's. Everything came together on the very last pass of the day, more correctly, the last car down the track.

 

Congrats Gary!

What you and your team has accomplished is very impressive.

 

Congrats again. Here's a vid of one of your passes:



And one of Marc too:



And finally one of Andrew:



Shame none were best passes of the day. Great job guys

 

You da man Gary... Well deserved. Awesome job rowin the gears..

 

I can't believe I missed the pass by not even 20 minutes, if only I'd stayed just a little bit longer.
And yes, their time slips are almost always an hour off this time of year, I made almost 20 passes there over the course of 8 days this past week and they're all off LOL.
Congrats once again to you and your awesome crew Gary.

 

Nice, thank you Marc.
Ironically, Andrew and I ran identical ETs in the above videos.

 

congrats! after seeing your time flash up on the board, i ran over to the fence to see if that was you coming down the return lane lol. The car sounds great in that video too.

not to hijack the thread, but did anyone get video of my saturn launching the diff pin into the transmission case, breaking it and losing all (4quarts) trans fluid around the 30' mark?

to anybody who had to sit an extra 20mins bc of it- sorry about that! :embarrassed:

Im having the diff pin welded in my backup trans, so that shouldnt happen again

 

Goog things always happen on the last pass. Congrats Gary!

 

Congrats Gary..no one doubted a 9 second run would happen.

Pitt

 

Outstanding. Congrats to all involved.

 

Congratulations Gary! Some badazz driving as well as maximizing every aspect of your setup to get there.

A killer way to end the year.
Scott

 

Congratulations on a remarkable achievement Gary!

 

Congrats Gary,,,,that's flying! Curious as to what the DA was?

Jimbo

 

Congratulations Gary! You've accomplished a remarkable feat with the help of a good team.

 

Congrats Gary on a well deserved accomplishment! Gotta ask, what's next?!
That launch is sick, gotta be one of the fastest non 2-step/slipper clutch 60'!!!

 

Was the slight spin after launch in your video from where the saturn oiled down the track?

 

Outstanding!!!

 

Simply badass-that takes some skill!!!!

 

I think it is time for another magazine article

 

Nice job !!

What suspension work has been done ?