Aircooled drag day?
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i spent half the day on mine again after gettin back west from uk at midnite
am aimin for m50 to apple green castlebellingham
m50 about 6.30am
am aimin for m50 to apple green castlebellingham
m50 about 6.30am
Thought I'd just have to give the car a clean today to make it semi respectable but no It decided to throw a wobbly, the c**t.
Spent the last three hours trying to get it running okish.At this stage I couldn't give a flying if it shits itself on the strip tomorrow.I'm gonna wring its f'n neck off tomorrow.....
Spent the last three hours trying to get it running okish.At this stage I couldn't give a flying if it shits itself on the strip tomorrow.I'm gonna wring its f'n neck off tomorrow.....
The car drove onto the trailer under its own steam tonight (Barely). Might meet some of the convoys on the road tomorrow hopefully. It's going to be some turnout by the looks of it.
Oh, If anyone has a timing light will they bring it along tomorrow. I'd be very grateful.
Oh, If anyone has a timing light will they bring it along tomorrow. I'd be very grateful.
What a day! Great weather, big turnout, and class drag racing.
No the bunting though...
Some pics here - http://instagram.com/carbsandchrome
No the bunting though...
Some pics here - http://instagram.com/carbsandchrome
I am JUST in through the door, and all i will say, is that was the most incredible day's racing with 55+ volkswagens ive EVER experienced, awesome attitude from every single person who turned up i cant thank our sponsors enough, YOU made this event extra special, I will fill you in with all the details from the action today, i am proud to have been one small cog in the day, we did something special i think!!!
I am however Destroyed!!!!
THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE EIRCOOLED MEMBER WHO WAS PART OF THIS EVENT, EITHER PRESENT OR NOT, YOU DID AN INCREDIBLE JOB FOLKS, IM STUNNED BY HOW GREAT YOU MADE THIS DAY.
I am however Destroyed!!!!
THANK YOU TO EVERY SINGLE EIRCOOLED MEMBER WHO WAS PART OF THIS EVENT, EITHER PRESENT OR NOT, YOU DID AN INCREDIBLE JOB FOLKS, IM STUNNED BY HOW GREAT YOU MADE THIS DAY.
i got 12 runs in
best was against ...18.315
best reaction...0.054
best terminal speed...71.17
1745cc twin solex 56 oval
best was against ...18.315
best reaction...0.054
best terminal speed...71.17
1745cc twin solex 56 oval
Home a couple of hours now and have to say that was absolutely the best fun I've had in a long time
Still buzzing after it. Got 11 runs in the 924, fastest being a 17.711 at 77.47mph. My quickest reaction time was 0.156.
Really looking forward to next year and making plans I really can't afford...! Massive thanks to Ben and Dave and everyone involved in the organising and smooth running of the event. And fair fucks to whoever organised the weather, I'm burnt to a crisp!
Still buzzing after it. Got 11 runs in the 924, fastest being a 17.711 at 77.47mph. My quickest reaction time was 0.156.
Really looking forward to next year and making plans I really can't afford...! Massive thanks to Ben and Dave and everyone involved in the organising and smooth running of the event. And fair fucks to whoever organised the weather, I'm burnt to a crisp!
Forgot to mention the epic battles I enjoyed with Padraig and Trev. Very close together time-wise which really added to the enjoyment. Looking forward to the rematches, next year we're racing for pinks.
Brian did a bit of videoing for me this morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6SnR0Kkwqk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6SnR0Kkwqk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Home over an hour now and thanks to Liam & Mick for the banter both ways.
I hadn't planned to race as I didn't think I would make today, and when Johnny Goughs engine died he offered me his palace and thank you, I got 13 laps in. It was a super day and well done to Ben & Dave for all the hard work - 'twas delighted with my award
The drag was super, my best was 21.40 with a standard carb and 1500 engine, 1303S box - best reaction time of .10 probably ok for a beginner!
I hadn't planned to race as I didn't think I would make today, and when Johnny Goughs engine died he offered me his palace and thank you, I got 13 laps in. It was a super day and well done to Ben & Dave for all the hard work - 'twas delighted with my award
The drag was super, my best was 21.40 with a standard carb and 1500 engine, 1303S box - best reaction time of .10 probably ok for a beginner!
Thanks Dave and Ben for a fantastic Day. This is up there as one of the best events for a long while. Still have a big smile on my face sitting in the passenger seat with Dave doing a 13.4. I think this could be quite addictive.