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Yea, the video thing is coming - that neat GoPro camera is not allowed at NHRA tracks. So, the next time we go to CC we'll likely hook it up and make a video!

BTW, that is me in the background of that pic; red Jenkins Comp shirt and tan shorts. I stand a few feet away from the car when he launches and watch the computer, then jot down on my hand the cylinder head temp, exhaust temp, &amp; idle rpm. We track several variables for these cars since they are quite sensitive to just about any change in anything - given they are a single cylinder turning 7,000 - 9,000 rpm's! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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I knew that was you in the pics...LOL

It will be cool to see the video too [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Stanley had another setback the week before the Mopar show at Carlisle, we had a major thunderstorm with lightning and it took out the electronics at the track and Stanley had to make a trip to Kentucky to get them repaired.

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You are correct - Stanley and crew made the repairs and were back in business this past weekend.

We learned the hard way yesterday how much humidity can/will effect these engines. As the temps climbed from the low '80's into the mid '90's, the humidity was falling. We don't yet have a Kestrel to track water grains, so we're using RH as a 'relative' guide.

We didn't add the weight back after the temps rose, and the humidity dropped. Car really picked up - Benjamin pedaled the stripe on the last 2 runs, just barely breaking out on the last run with a 12.9888 on a 13.00 dial.

Run 1: 13.18, 48.66mph, .084RT, 11:00am, 85F, 60%RH, 360 #'s

Run 2: 13.09, 48.84mph, .080RT, 1:05pm, 92F, 49%RH, 350 #'s

Run 3: 12.97, 48.82mph, .084RT, 2:48pm, 94F, 40%RH, 350 #'s

Run 4: 12.98, 48.30mph, .071RT, 5:12pm, 94F, 38%RH, 350 #'s

We'll keep a closer eye on the humidity in the future!

Good day overall at Quarter Aces Drag-o-Way. This is Ben's new favorite track.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...rterAces2a.jpg

Good turnout for such a small track with about 16-18 Jr Dragsters.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...rterAces2b.jpg

We're heading to Bristol, TN this Friday for a whole week of Jr Dragster Racing - Benjamin can't wait!

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You guys are looking good! Bristol is a nice area. Good luck there!

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Bring lots of water and some portable shade, it may be a hot weekend......

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Good thinking Reid!

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We plan on it - for sure! It's going to be a hot week, but - that's racin! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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Have Kestrel - will win rounds (we hope) [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h6...rp/Kestrel.jpg

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Posting a pic from this past weekend at QA, great track - fun times! We are off to Bristol, TN tomorrow morning - should be fun!

http://thumb4.webshots.net/t/82/482/...4kvkTBc_th.jpg