X275 Challenger

Rob Goss just ran a 4.39 @ 164 in X275 in his Gen 111 Hemi in Georgia. #1 qualifier so far.

That is pretty darn stout!

That car is bad to the bone, wonder if that Marty Robertson Barracuda is gonna do 275's?

Was really hoping to see Marty or Bill Houghton but doesn't look good. Also haven't seen the Buick of Chad Henderson that Monte works on. Too bad with $50,100 up for grabs

Just came across the vid...nice pass for sure.

Someone on FB mentioned that Robertson went 4.17 right off the trailer in Georgia. I think he runs the 315 tire.

It's hard to tell people that aren't familiar with the class just how impressive this is. He's probably one of the heavier cars in the class, running a unique combo and, to my knowledge, using a filled FACTORY 6.1 block. There are something like 52 cars trying to qualify and I would be surprised if any of the others are using a factory block. He's making more than 2000hp. I wish the corporate folks would make it easier for us racers to source more and better parts because gen III's have incredible potential.

I think I saw Marty's name on the window of the blue barracuda in RvW. Does he not run his challenger anymore?

Last I heard Marty had the Challener up sale.

Rob put the Challenger on a much needed diet.Hes now at the class minimum.He does have a billet block in the works.

There are two Marty's. Marty Robertson runs the blue Barracuda in RVW on a 315 and Marty Pearcy runs the orange Challenger in X275. Haven't seen Pearcy at SGMP and like Al mentioned I have seen the Challenger advertised for sale.

PLEASE will someone make a good cast Gen III block already!!!

Apparently the factory does lol

Rumor is Rob has a billed block in the works

Once the dousches at Mopar get 100 orders paid for the 6.1 blocks, they will get cast. Depressing, but if demand isnt there it isnt there. I guess im luck I have mine already.

Very impressive. Stands out in a sea of Mustangs. Good luck Rob!

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Still #1.......

Man that car is running GREAT. Does anyone know what happened on his last pass late last night. There was a small delay as the guy in front of him dumped fluid on the track and I don't know if it wasn't cleaned up right and he spun or if there was another issue. Finally got it hooked up so I can watch it on my TV instead of my dam computer. Mopar guys are looking pretty good.

Anyone found a link to the qualifying order?

http://www.dragzine.com/race-coverage/dr...-south-georgia/

Rob just spun real bad again on his final qualifying pass. I hope hey get her figured out for eliminations.

This race is sold out and the gates are closed to spectators. How many times do you hear this happening at a drag strip.

This grudge racing is my hands down favorite and makes NHRA look lame as it has been 4 years............LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am siding with Eric Dillard (owner of PLR) cars spinning are set up for cooler temps. Why change the tune when 1st round elims will be at night and you already have your # from last night. Goss should be A-OK for tonight.

This isn't grudge racing at this race. Small tire racing at its finest.

I went to Holly Springs a couple years ago to the spring race. Unbelievable atmosphere. I don't how anyone could go to one of the big drag radial races and not leave a fan of 1/8 mile racing. Cars that can cover the 1/8 in four seconds or less at 200 mph are bad a$$ and the guys that wheel them have a wheel barrow load size sack.

Same difference to me as far as excitement ...........

Totally different. Grudge racing is bragging about how fast your car is then turning around and asking for a head start. Small tire racing is lining them up and the light flashes. First one to the finish line wins without all the BS of grudge racing

10k people online watching as well, probably more as the night goes on

Yep. I wish the guys at my local track were watching, probably dont even know it exists, so they could learn the art of "Track Prep". You need more than a freakin power broom to have a good surface.....

[quote=pittsburghracer]This race is sold out and the gates are closed to spectators. How many times do you hear this happening at a drag strip. [/q
Especially an NHRA bracket race, not hating but I was just discussing this with a neighbor this morning bout I'll local track being a NHRA certified track and not packing the stands for there races..........Lol

I am watching online and watched the x 275 runs... but no challenger. did he break earlier?
Have yet to see a single Mopar run.

was it qualifying? he might be sitting on his previous time

X 275 first round has just started.

Marty took out Mills first round.

Yep, ran a 4.05 or 4.06 I think. I've
Been watching the live feed also, you just get bits and pieces unless stay with it. Too many people for me to go over there!!!

Rob Goss is getting three good blocks made. There will be two cast aluminum blocks and a billet block. Was just talking to him today about them.

This is the reason the after market doesn't what to produce blocks for the mopar people, there will always be a threat.... J/K

I would like to see the info on this!
Any way of looking further?
Thanks Matt

It's a done deal, should be out in a few months. They will carry Mopar part numbers and be sold threw Mopar.

Hey that's not funny pulling my leg like that!
It's not April so you can't use April fools joke!
I hope your not messing with me.
Matt

I think the guys at Mopar are impressed with BES, and should be, hope it all works out.

I just hope Mopars involvement doesn't muck it up.

There were around 25K watching online during the finals.
I thought that the very few Mopars that were there did well.

How did Goss do? Sorry if I missed it but I didn't see reference to it

he lost in the finals, left a bunch of pieces on the track there is a picture in this thread https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/2016046/3/lights-out.html

No the blocks are cast already for Goss. He is done using stock blocks and won't build another. This factory block had 12 passes on it and is junk. It might be a while before Mopar releases them. I don't know that answer to that. It is also a race block not a recast factory block.

A GenX block lol.....

pics of carnage

http://modernmoparforum.com/topic/17347-sgmp/page-3