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Who hates racing in the summer? #421493 07/28/09 07:49 AM 07/28/09 07:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,363 Marion, South Carolina [><] an8sec70cuda OP I Live Here
an8sec70cuda OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 13,363 Marion, South Carolina [><]	Anyone besides me refuse to race during the summer months? I can deal with the heat if I am working, but it takes the fun out of racing to me. Sitting in the staging lanes wearing a fire suit is no fun at all, not to mention my car slows 2 to 3 tenths in the heat. We went to the ORSCA race this weekend and it made me glad I wasn't having to deal with having a car there. This time of year it's much more fun to jump in the car after work and go riding around or just to go to the store. Think I'll wait until about October to go back to the track. CHIP CHIP '70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60 '69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60 '71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75 '73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75 '90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt '06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421494 07/28/09 07:59 AM 07/28/09 07:59 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S. M moparniac master
moparniac master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	SPRAY IT Mopar Performance

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421495 07/28/09 08:00 AM 07/28/09 08:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	I'm with you.Although I haven't had my car at the track in a long while,I'm pretty much over any racing in the summer heat. Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Chris2581] #421496 07/28/09 08:03 AM 07/28/09 08:03 AM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,522 Wisconsin G Garceau pro stock
Garceau pro stock G Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,522 Wisconsin	dont have much of a choice here..... cant race in the snow. But I dont understand when I go racing with my family in San Antonio why they dont have their points races over the winter cooler months.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Chris2581] #421497 07/28/09 08:03 AM 07/28/09 08:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,314 The Swamp MegaDart master
MegaDart master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,314 The Swamp	154* track temp here a few weeks ago When the thermo goes over 90* I try to stay put, heat index easily over 100 due to the humidity. Cars way down on power with those temps and tracks like running on crisco... Quote: But I dont understand when I go racing with my family in San Antonio why they dont have their points races over the winter cooler months. same crap goes on here. I sit out most of the summer due to heat/rain. Bradenton is closed all of July and most of Aug then when the nicer air starts to roll in they have NO bracket racing all of Oct most of Nov! Just stupid

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Chris2581] #421498 07/28/09 08:12 AM 07/28/09 08:12 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,977 new jersey usa 1 11secdart master
11secdart master 1 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,977 new jersey usa	Racing in the Fall is the best , the Springs not bad, but racing in the Summer is my least favorite. Especially in a car with a black vinyl roof and black interior. I moved down a class so I don`t have to wear a fire jacket anymore, in the summer I wear shorts and pull on a pair of sweatpants just before I get in the car for a run and take them right off as soon as I get out. Racing in the Summer can be draining but when you race for Points like I do you learn to deal with it. I also have a small fan in the car that helps a little. 5380772-GregVanEssPhotography-IslandDragway6-27-09-_DSC5929-16.mht (100 downloads) Last edited by 11secdart; 07/28/09 10:16 AM.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: 11secdart] #421499 07/28/09 08:59 AM 07/28/09 08:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,932 Finalnd, Perkele J jyrki master
jyrki master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,932 Finalnd, Perkele	If we don't race during the summer months, we don't race at all. Ice is relatively sllippery even with the power we produce. Plynouth VIP '67 TT IC EFI

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: jyrki] #421500 07/28/09 09:10 AM 07/28/09 09:10 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 719 Ohio Dodgetony mopar addict
Dodgetony mopar addict Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 719 Ohio	I agree with you. I raced hard core for 7 years...every week regardless of weather. The past two seasons I got past the "have to go" feeling and only go out when the weather is comfortable. It is a lot more fun for me this way.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421501 07/28/09 09:12 AM 07/28/09 09:12 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere S S/ST 3040 master
S/ST 3040 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,595 On the south side of Nowhere	I don't mind the heat so much.........it's using up my engine, knowing it's not going to go "Best Ever" that day. E.T. chasers, please raise your hand.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: S/ST 3040] #421502 07/28/09 09:20 AM 07/28/09 09:20 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida rickstershemi master
rickstershemi master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida	The last three races I was half-heartedly going to attempt were rained out and yes the heat is a killer...Immokalee is down to 1-quick32 race a month and PBIR is trying a .90 event on August 22 which I plan on attending....other than that it will most likely be the Atlanta Divisional in September when thing get wound up for me... Rickster

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421503 07/28/09 09:34 AM 07/28/09 09:34 AM
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Barnstorm mopar Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 644 Minnesota	Yeah... tough at bracket events where there are constant interruptions and you are all suited up. $220 chassis insp...$250 physical...being able to run in the 9's....ah well...take your clothes off, pull down that net and run 10.01....priceless at 90F! 5380905-mopar_resize.jpg (27 downloads) The little old lady from Pasadena is back!

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Barnstorm] #421504 07/28/09 09:51 AM 07/28/09 09:51 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Like most of the guys up north here we really dont have that long of a season so you do what ya got to if you want to race.... but do things to help make it better like a small fan in the car. I very seldom run in the fall... thats when I go hunting. This year has been a cool summer but has rained more(up here anyways)

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #421505 07/28/09 10:17 AM 07/28/09 10:17 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 Michigan S SD800 enthusiast
SD800 enthusiast S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 Michigan	If we did not race in the summer we would need plows mounted on our cars, see attached picture 5380984-coldmountAINCHARGER.jpg (94 downloads) You'll have plenty of time to sleep when your dead, let's go

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #421506 07/28/09 10:22 AM 07/28/09 10:22 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,528 Mansfield, Tx Jacob Pitt master
Jacob Pitt master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,528 Mansfield, Tx	Around here it is summer at the end of May all the way to the middle or end of September so if ya don't like the heat you miss a lot of racing. Summer months around here is when Championships are won because the fair weather racers stay home and the hardcore guys keep going. We tend to race alot more at night around here. To answer the question no I don't like it but accept it as a necessity. 2013 NHRA D4 Stock Champ #4 in the World IHRA Stock 2x IHRA Div.4 Stock Champ 14x Track Champ All using a Ultimate Converter Concepts converter. Call Lenny today 704-892-6837

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Jacob Pitt] #421507 07/28/09 10:34 AM 07/28/09 10:34 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 826 Georgia 66coronet super stock
66coronet super stock Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 826 Georgia	Thats the beauty of being in the south. You can race all year with the exception of part of November and part of December and it is plenty warm enough most of the time. Thats what makes the mid 90s and massive humidity so hard to want to race in. Nevermind the really hot days.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: 66coronet] #421508 07/28/09 10:58 AM 07/28/09 10:58 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 902 Gilbert, AZ A Aspen7695 super stock
Aspen7695 super stock A Joined: May 2003 Posts: 902 Gilbert, AZ	It isn't much fun to pull into the pits when the temperture is 114, like it was last Saturday. Track temps get to over 140 and the corrected density altitue is over 5000 feet at our track that is 1250 feet above sea level. We race at night during the summer, but it is still HOT. Our car counts go down because a lot of racers that are way down in the points race give up when the weather is too hot. We have quite a few racers that won't show up in the summer because they can come out when the weather is better. I won't complain because I just want to race. We are very fortunate because we can race 12 months a year. I guess you have to take the good with the bad. Raul

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Aspen7695] #421509 07/28/09 11:24 AM 07/28/09 11:24 AM
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408strokerdart master 4 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,456 Out West	Last three times out were almost unbearable for me. I actually felt light headed in the car. 100 degrees plus with heat indexes between 105 and 110. I am taking some time to work on the trailer and sit out a few weeks. I will pick and choose thru August hoping to catch a 90 degree day and then it will be on in September.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Aspen7695] #421510 07/28/09 11:29 AM 07/28/09 11:29 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl B bonefish master
bonefish master B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,274 s.w.fl	last time i raced in the summer i almost passed out comming down the return road ,that was on my 3rd run. then had to sit in my truck with the ac on and was really sick(sucks gettin old) but since then ive been workin out a little to biuld my cardio,i might give it another shot once or twice this summer, i really dont mind the heat long as it dont drain me,but if it bothers me im over summer runnin. Last edited by bonefish; 07/28/09 11:34 AM.

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Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421512 07/28/09 11:48 AM 07/28/09 11:48 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	I NEVER race in the summer especially because I`m an et chaser and it ain`t happening in the heat that`s for sure. I understand points chasers and class racers need to be there all year long if they want to be competitive but other than that, it crazy....hell, I barely go to watch in the summer. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Thumperdart] #421513 07/28/09 12:11 PM 07/28/09 12:11 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston S sixpackgut Drag Week Mod Champion
sixpackgut Drag Week Mod Champion S Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,225 Charleston	5 years ago i read on here MEGADART said he went fishing in the summer and i never raced my car again when its hot. even if its over 80 i may have my friend drive the car because its to hot for me. but i'm a damn yankee Gen 3 power 6.22@110, 9.85@135 Follow @g3hemiswap on instagram performance only racing, CRT, ultimate converter, superior design concepts, ThumperCarbs

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: sixpackgut] #421514 07/28/09 12:18 PM 07/28/09 12:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	It can get real hot and humid here in Md and at 53 years old I cant take the heat like I used to. I refuse to race in July and August as I can not enjoy it when I sweat so bad you feel like you want to pass out. Course my car is just a street car I race when I want and that I am glad of. I like to have fun when I go to the track and since I usually drive my car to the track I dont have no AC to sit in at the track. Ron

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: 383man] #421515 07/28/09 12:27 PM 07/28/09 12:27 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 996 Queens, New York H Harley super stock
Harley super stock H Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 996 Queens, New York	I don�t race or drive my car in July and August.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Harley] #421516 07/28/09 12:47 PM 07/28/09 12:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,314 The Swamp MegaDart master
MegaDart master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,314 The Swamp	Quote: 5 years ago i read on here MEGADART said he went fishing in the summer and i never raced my car again when its hot. damn, people listen to what I say?? winds from the west fishin's the best, winds from the east fishin's the least!! That's the way it is round here. In fact going shark fishing thurs. pm. Most of the stuff we catch can eat you, or at least part of you! 5381273-jewfish1.jpg (28 downloads)

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421517 07/28/09 01:07 PM 07/28/09 01:07 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,238 North Cackilacky S sdaurity pro stock
sdaurity pro stock S Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,238 North Cackilacky	Quote: Anyone besides me refuse to race during the summer months? I can deal with the heat if I am working, but it takes the fun out of racing to me. Sitting in the staging lanes wearing a fire suit is no fun at all, not to mention my car slows 2 to 3 tenths in the heat. We went to the ORSCA race this weekend and it made me glad I wasn't having to deal with having a car there. This time of year it's much more fun to jump in the car after work and go riding around or just to go to the store. Think I'll wait until about October to go back to the track. CHIP I wish I could have been there this past weekend. When we raced a Carolina about 1 mo ago we pulled my buddys powerglide out of his car and I put in a new gear set and changed drums on the pavement inbetwwen 1st and 2nd round when it was 95deg. and 90% humidity. and would do it again in a heart beat I don't care if its 10deg or 100deg. being at the track is better than anything else I could be doing. My car is black with 2% tinted windows and I wear a black /5 suit and I would be in any time I can during the summer nothing better. One day I will have something cool here.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: sdaurity] #421518 07/28/09 02:15 PM 07/28/09 02:15 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,031 Raleigh N.C H hemiparts "Missile Pilot"
hemiparts "Missile Pilot" H Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,031 Raleigh N.C	I have to agree there's nothing worse than sitting in the heat in the lane strapped in helmet /5 pants & jacket helmet & gloves while you wait. I guess it's the curse of having fair weather year around is it's hot and humid during the summer. We have nt been out since the 1st of june when it turned off really hot. Looking forward to sept and oct here in NC cool temps low humidity.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: hemiparts] #421519 07/28/09 02:20 PM 07/28/09 02:20 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	man you guys must be gettin old! Truthfully i would rather race when its not as hot, but i have no problem jumpin in the car when its 90+ degrees ot. Like said above a hot day at the track is still better than workin or something. The summertime is really the only time to race around here so im going to every chance I get But then again im a young whipper snapper... Casey

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? #421520 07/28/09 03:43 PM 07/28/09 03:43 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,749 Chowchilla,ca Chassisman master
Chassisman master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,749 Chowchilla,ca	Quote: nothing worse than sitting in a car with a full suit when the temp is over 90 ...90?...heck Bakersfield is 90 by 7am in the summer....a few years ago I put a thermometer inside the car down there while waiting in the lanes...it was 111 outside and 172 in the car...right then and there I said heck with this 9.90 junk....now I wear shorts under my baggy pants and drop trow in the staging lanes to keep kool...get the call...pull em up and off we go....LOL

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Chassisman] #421521 07/28/09 03:57 PM 07/28/09 03:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	what a bunch of wusssses been racing in the heat forever. as long as it's in the evening I don't care. the mid day races get a little warm.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421522 07/28/09 04:16 PM 07/28/09 04:16 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Stratford,Ct 7 7sec.cuda mopar
7sec.cuda mopar 7 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Stratford,Ct	seems like just a waste of time

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Quicktree] #421523 07/28/09 04:16 PM 07/28/09 04:16 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,217 Wellington, FL C cudabunch pro stock
cudabunch pro stock C Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,217 Wellington, FL	Quote: what a bunch of wusssses been racing in the heat forever. as long as it's in the evening I don't care. the mid day races get a little warm. You dont mind because you live in the North. I race with baggy clothes or suit depending on how fast i decide to go and dont see any difference in the five gallons of sweat.I need windshield wipers for my eyes to keep the water from pouring down out of the helmet.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Quicktree] #421524 07/28/09 04:20 PM 07/28/09 04:20 PM
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emarine01 master E Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,695 nc	I chased points for 3 years sweating my off, after finally winning we take off July and august, just too hot and thick here on the NC coast to fool with it anymore, at best we watch from the car trailer with the genset humming away and 2 ac units blasting, when the end of september rolls around we will get back into it

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421525 07/28/09 04:33 PM 07/28/09 04:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,946 Connecticut 5126brl No more top fuel
5126brl No more top fuel Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,946 Connecticut	Car stays in garage till the fall! Summer is for the Beach Club

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: cudabunch] #421526 07/28/09 04:48 PM 07/28/09 04:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Quote: what a bunch of wusssses been racing in the heat forever. as long as it's in the evening I don't care. the mid day races get a little warm. You dont mind because you live in the North. I race with baggy clothes or suit depending on how fast i decide to go and dont see any difference in the five gallons of sweat.I need windshield wipers for my eyes to keep the water from pouring down out of the helmet. the north

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Quicktree] #421527 07/28/09 05:10 PM 07/28/09 05:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,475 SW Ohio C cgall top fuel
cgall top fuel C Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,475 SW Ohio	A couple of things I used to do to beat the heat would be wear a pair of cross-training shorts (built much like a swim suit) and a pair of shoes 1/2 size too big, loosely-tied. I could kick off my shoes and put on my racing pants just before the cars pulled out of the lanes, then step into the shoes without untying them. I kept a couple of washcloths in a cooler of icewater and wiped my face and neck down after a run, put one around your neck when heading back to the lanes. A folding sunscreen inside your windshield helps, as well as draping your jacket over your steering wheel. Keep both doors open if you don't have roll-down windows.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: cudabunch] #421528 07/28/09 05:23 PM 07/28/09 05:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: Quote: what a bunch of wusssses been racing in the heat forever. as long as it's in the evening I don't care. the mid day races get a little warm. You dont mind because you live in the North. I race with baggy clothes or suit depending on how fast i decide to go and dont see any difference in the five gallons of sweat.I need windshield wipers for my eyes to keep the water from pouring down out of the helmet. try a cool collar around your neck. you can get them form walmart I think. it will keep your eyes from sweating. I shouldn't tell you that I may have to race you one day

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Quicktree] #421529 07/28/09 05:57 PM 07/28/09 05:57 PM
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Blucuda413 master B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,533 Alexandria, LA	IN what section of the store would you find a cool collar?? I use a big bandana with ice in it around my neck, it works good but sometime it sure gets cold. I would love to have something that was made for that purpose.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Blucuda413] #421530 07/28/09 06:06 PM 07/28/09 06:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	Quote: IN what section of the store would you find a cool collar?? I use a big bandana with ice in it around my neck, it works good but sometime it sure gets cold. I would love to have something that was made for that purpose. look over in the sports section, they have a jell in them. you throw them in the cooler for a few minutes and they stay cool for a while. they really work.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Quicktree] #421531 07/28/09 06:54 PM 07/28/09 06:54 PM
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69L78Nova Banned. Forever. 6 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,327 Glendale, AZ	For those that live in/near Phoenix, all of you know how bad racing during the summer absolutely sucks...even at night 1969 Nova 454/M21/3.31 Mild mid-11 second weekend cruiser 1994 F150 XLT Super Cab 2WD 5.0/4R70W/3.55 (Daily driver)

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: 69L78Nova] #421532 07/28/09 07:54 PM 07/28/09 07:54 PM
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Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: MoparforLife] #421533 07/28/09 08:38 PM 07/28/09 08:38 PM
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scatpacktom master S Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,103 Phila Pa	I hate racing in the summer!Car runs bad,It's hot and you are sitting in your car with the windows rolled up with a helmet and jacket on. I could do without racing in July and August all together.

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: scatpacktom] #421534 07/28/09 10:20 PM 07/28/09 10:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,766 Central Valley, CA. Quicksilver440 I Live Here
Quicksilver440 I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,766 Central Valley, CA.	I've got about half my new A/C done for the Challenger...then I'm putting a catch can on the evaporator tube...I'm totally serious here....it was 111 last week and like ron says...thats like 150+ in the car....heck with that, I'll sit in the staging lanes with the A/C on! (And I drive the car to the track).

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: Quicksilver440] #421535 07/28/09 10:28 PM 07/28/09 10:28 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,119 sc T tjmarcus1 top fuel
tjmarcus1 top fuel T Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,119 sc	chip, isn't the summer air here in sc nice? i mean, bugs, gnats, afternoon thunderstorms, HIGH humidity, high temps, and did i say muggy?

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: tjmarcus1] #421536 07/29/09 07:01 AM 07/29/09 07:01 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,528 Mansfield, Tx Jacob Pitt master
Jacob Pitt master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,528 Mansfield, Tx	Did I mention my 57 year old Mom races with me with her Duster? Never misses a race, no matter how HOT it is. I guess she is more hardcore than most of you guys. 2013 NHRA D4 Stock Champ #4 in the World IHRA Stock 2x IHRA Div.4 Stock Champ 14x Track Champ All using a Ultimate Converter Concepts converter. Call Lenny today 704-892-6837

Re: Who hates racing in the summer? [Re: an8sec70cuda] #421537 07/29/09 07:42 AM 07/29/09 07:42 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,273 Greenville, South Carolina BBLM23 top fuel
BBLM23 top fuel Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,273 Greenville, South Carolina	Too hot! Walter 1969 Dart Swinger w/ARC Pump Gas 493 B1/BS 10.18 at 130mph Racing Pro in street trim. 1981 Aries ARC 548 B1 8.88 at 147mph (footbraking) 1996 Ram 2500 V10 16.52 at 80mph 1981 Reliant 400

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