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Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: moparniac] #289294
04/16/09 10:41 AM
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How fast one can go is controlled by many factors. [list
  • affordability
  • car capability
  • Driver capability
  • and the most important the effects racing has on you and others in your family. These are the things we discuss with our races before we envolve them in our race programs.I have seen many people dive head on into a race program and not consider how it effects their family and watched things go bad finanically,emotionally and even physically.Have a plan and consider the actions and results and make sure they are within your means and are considerate of those close to you.

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    Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: B G Racing] #289295
    04/16/09 11:09 AM
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    On my budget I am close. I dont worry about being the fastest as I dont have the money for that. I have what I want in my 63 as it is a street/strip car. I would like to build another eng that would put it in the 10's on pump gas and still be a driver street car. That will be fast enough for me. Ron

    Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: B G Racing] #289296
    04/16/09 11:24 AM
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    Perhaps it's my age, or my station in life...but I am totally satisfied with the way it runs, high tens, mid tens on a good day. I have no desire to run quicker.

    It's an antique car, with antique technology. I am comfortable in it (I've owned and driven it for forty years), the pieces in the motor are old school, I know the stuff. It's consistent, doesn't require much maintenence, and is fun to drive. More importantly, it gives me time to race with my sons and my old pals like BG who I've known since the stone age.

    A few years ago Kyle had this idea that he would put a big stroker in, all the fancy stuff.....I shot it down because I wasn't ready to quit myself. He got so mad at me he went out and bought his own cars, which are much faster and quicker. Bully for him.

    So, I'm totally satisfied. Life is good.


    "Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!"

    East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine

    www.reasbeckracing.webs.com
    Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: Steve1118] #289297
    04/16/09 08:35 PM
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    If I would have put the flying toilet alcohol injection on a smaller motor, I wouldn't have needed the extra cubic inches to run 9's. Now I am near the bottom of my class (limited to 9.00 in footbrake).

    BG makes a good point. I didn't register for points last year. The year before I was dedicated to racing, went to the team bracket finals for my local track, etc. etc. Keep it fun.


    1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1
    Re: Anybody ever say."I am going as fast as i want to" [Re: 440Jim] #289298
    04/16/09 09:22 PM
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    The Charger has seen 9.30's and the Dart 9.60's (with a lot more potential if I built the rest of the engine to match up with the 514) and I'm good with those #'s. Bracket racing is what I do and going faster than where I'm at isn't going to do anything for me. Just more money, anyways.

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