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Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all......

Posted By: Thumperdart

Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/19/11 11:39 PM

Well it seems there`s no 1/4 mile events worth racing at so Irwindale it is this thu. night. Anyone else going? So, any predictions on my 1/8th mile et?
Posted By: PUNK

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/19/11 11:47 PM

6.223 @ 109.07mph
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/19/11 11:50 PM

Well if that`s the case then let`s line em up for some $$$$$$....
Posted By: WHITEDART

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 01:14 AM

i will be there hiding in the bushes
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 01:19 AM

And I will find you...........
Posted By: CompWedgeEngines

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 01:32 AM

My guess...... 6.22222229

Seriously...good luck Dom....go have some fun.
Posted By: 1967dartgt

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 01:49 AM

It hopefully runs a 6.15 for ya.
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 02:11 AM

Thankxxx............I`m hopeing for a 6.12 but I noticed that my power band has moved up a bit due to the head porting and HUGE manifold plenum so may need the full 1/4 mi. to see the real benefits but we`ll see. Just another excuse to drink beers.
Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 02:16 AM

Those words "Stuck Racing" just don't feel right..

I always want to be "Stuck Racing"..


Have fun man..

So far we're a go for Speedworld @ the Hangovers..


Chris..
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 02:22 AM

I mean stuck at an 1/8th mile track.............I really want to feel the top end charge and get that 9.78 or better........My tow can`t get me out there that`s why I`m "settleing" for the 1/8th that`s all. Still trying to get through the phone lines to make sure they`re open.
Posted By: moparniac

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 03:00 AM

Dom your old 6.22 is worth your 9.78 ... But your old setup seems to fall off after the 1/8th.
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 03:17 AM

But my fuel and charging system were jacked plus my motor was 5+ years old at that time so this should be an easy 9.78 in my opinion but, I`ve said that before.
Posted By: G_bob

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 03:23 AM

Wish I could be there.
Doing a wedding thursday night.

Good luck Dom.
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 03:25 AM

Thankxxx...........I hope the track`s open.
Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 03:34 AM

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Thankxxx............I`m hopeing for a 6.12 but I noticed that my power band has moved up a bit due to the head porting and HUGE manifold plenum so may need the full 1/4 mi. to see the real benefits but we`ll see. Just another excuse to drink beers.



how did you notice that? driving it on the street?
Posted By: WHITEDART

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 04:24 AM

were did you run those numbers at and what time of year was it that might out my guess
Posted By: moparniac

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 05:42 AM

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Thankxxx............I`m hopeing for a 6.12 but I noticed that my power band has moved up a bit due to the head porting and HUGE manifold plenum so may need the full 1/4 mi. to see the real benefits but we`ll see. Just another excuse to drink beers.



how did you notice that? driving it on the street?



Seat o pants meter!

Dom good luck man seriously !


Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 05:56 AM

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Thankxxx............I`m hopeing for a 6.12 but I noticed that my power band has moved up a bit due to the head porting and HUGE manifold plenum so may need the full 1/4 mi. to see the real benefits but we`ll see. Just another excuse to drink beers.



how did you notice that? driving it on the street?

Yes.......it`s still plenty torquey but it just seems to pull way harder from 4000rpm`s up and George(who`s long time friend Ed Mosler who ported my manifold)totally agrees that it would change. Again HUGE plenum and over a coffee cans worth of alum. was removed.
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 05:57 AM

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were did you run those numbers at and what time of year was it that might out my guess

It was around this time of the year at Irwindale BUT my heap had 5 HARD years of street/strip driving. Thankxxx Sledgie.....
Posted By: Just-a-dart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 06:22 AM

Hey Thumper I think they are down the next 2 weeks for the holidays, Ho Ho Ho.
Posted By: Sinitro

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 06:23 AM

Don't forget the Irwindale shutoff lanes are only 1 car wide...
Through the gate..

Just my $0.02..
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 06:26 AM

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Hey Thumper I think they are down the next 2 weeks for the holidays, Ho Ho Ho.

That`s what I was afraid of....I`ll try to call them again tomorrow. This is making me crazy(er)............
Posted By: Just-a-dart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 06:30 AM

Just another part of Irwindales charm but I still have a good time there.
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 06:37 AM

Are u sure they`re closed or ass......uming.
Posted By: Just-a-dart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 06:58 AM

They normally close for two weeks for the holidays. Did you call during the day?
Posted By: Performance Only

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 07:02 AM

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That`s what I was afraid of....I`ll try to call them again tomorrow. This is making me crazy(er)............



i'm not sure that's possible.
Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 07:05 AM

6.111
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 07:12 AM

I called during the day and after hours and got a recording both times on their "24 hour" hotline. I`ll try again tomorrow. And yes Dan, it IS possible to be crazier by a weeeeeeee bit. I like the 6.111..............
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 07:50 PM

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Hey Thumper I think they are down the next 2 weeks for the holidays, Ho Ho Ho.

Do those nimrods ever answer their dang phone? Been trying all morning.............anyone else wanna try? 1-626-873-2201.
Posted By: RobX4406

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 08:13 PM

Re-opens Jan 5th. Closed next two weeks as mentioned.

I called the main number, not the one from the drag site.
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 08:15 PM

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Re-opens Jan 5th. Closed next two weeks as mentioned.

I called the main number, not the one from the drag site.

Thankxxxxx............oh well, guess I have no choice but to wait.
Posted By: B1CUDA

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Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 08:20 PM

Not sure where that is but I need a 9.70 time slip WAY more than a trip back to jail.
Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 09:14 PM

well that sucks Thumper. if you can feel a difference, you may have lost a little 60. good luck. i'm sure we are all looking foward to hearing the results
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 09:58 PM

It does suck but life goes on plus I have to be outta my house of 18+ years at the end of Jan. so may not be racing for a while. I won`t be hitting Irwindale when they re-open now because I want the full 1/4 boogie and my 9.70...........
Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 10:01 PM

Well its been a few days since you fired her up and I know you put the peddle to the metal a few times. What do you think it will run?
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Guess I`m stuck racing at Irwindale after all...... - 12/20/11 10:23 PM

I HOPE it will run a 9.78 or better and it SHOULD. I can definately feel the difference and it`s fresh w/lots of head and intake work plus back cut rings.
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