Sledgehammer Corvette
Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 421
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From: Keller Texas
For accurate information read this:
http://www.callawayownersgroup.com/C...ember/cotm.htm
Courtesy of the Callaway Owners Group.
http://www.callawayownersgroup.com/C...ember/cotm.htm
Courtesy of the Callaway Owners Group.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,339
Likes: 2
From: port charlotte fl
Well I'm afraid we will have to let this one rest.One guy says he did whilst another(unfortunately deceased) said he did it. My money is on Lingenfelter.I can't see how he could have claimed this achievment for fifteen years or so without a peep from callaway but now he's not here to defend himself the story changes.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 24,014
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St. Jude Donor '10
Well I'm afraid we will have to let this one rest.One guy says he did whilst another(unfortunately deceased) said he did it. My money is on Lingenfelter.I can't see how he could have claimed this achievment for fifteen years or so without a peep from callaway but now he's not here to defend himself the story changes.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,099
Likes: 1
From: Branford Connecticut
This is a correct statement. A lot of misinformation out there. The track was NOT in Texas it was the Ohio Transportation Track which is a 7 mile oval track. This was the same track the the infamous "Gathering of Eagles" took place. However, the car was driven from Old Lyme, CT; eventually ripped an incredible 254.7MPH then driven back to Old Lyme, CT.
And this is not a typical Callaway. This was a purpose built car for this top end run. Nonetheless, an amazing car. Mr. Berry is the new owner and lives in Colorado. The Sledgehammer was '88-51.
And this is not a typical Callaway. This was a purpose built car for this top end run. Nonetheless, an amazing car. Mr. Berry is the new owner and lives in Colorado. The Sledgehammer was '88-51.
Well I'm afraid we will have to let this one rest.One guy says he did whilst another(unfortunately deceased) said he did it. My money is on Lingenfelter.I can't see how he could have claimed this achievment for fifteen years or so without a peep from callaway but now he's not here to defend himself the story changes.
Pointing this out is absolutely not intended to cast any dispersions on LPE's capabilities. They have built and continue to build very powerful engines.
Last edited by mcv; Sep 20, 2007 at 12:43 AM.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 14,116
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From: Fremont Ca
2022 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Lets get it correct.Callaway built the car.Lingenfelter built the engine and drove the thing.Personally I think a greater achievment was Lingenfelters 298mph Firebird. Apparently aerodynamically less drag than a vette.
Anyway one of callaways guys drove it from connecticut to the TRC track in Ohio and back with no tickets!
Anyway one of callaways guys drove it from connecticut to the TRC track in Ohio and back with no tickets!
