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05-26-2002, 02:54 AM
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Re: Norwalk 2002
Those bogus-ply tires were the reason I went through clutches back in 1971 when the car was only two years old with just 20K miles. But, with an investment at under $2KUS, who cared. For the most part, radial meats did not even exist, so wheelspin was a part of life, and life was fun! Let us know how you do tomorrow!
(Vicariously), JB 
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05-27-2002, 12:04 AM
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Re: Norwalk 2002
Hassett's car is a blast to drive. Chambered pipes- very strong the last time I drove the car. Traction limitation is the problem. The car really feels much stronger than a 14.9.
Mark - did you find the ideal launch RPM today? Would have come up to watch if I would have known you were going to run!
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05-27-2002, 02:59 AM
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Re: Norwalk 2002
Phil and JB,
BAD---both me and My Son kept missing 2nd gear ( I think I damaged the linkage Saturday ) I asked Jim Johnson from Canada (Silver L-89 NOVA) to make a pass with my Z-28 to see how he'd do and he missed 2nd and 4th gear and still ran a 15.30. He adjusted the shifter, set the timing and adjusted the valves. But by now it was warm and the track was slick and we ran a couple of low 15's at 99 MPH. The car pulled good and shifted at 7500 rpm's. The problem with the 302 is you have to rev it hard at the line but then it fries the small tires. They need headers and slicks. As for a Fun Factor my son will try to post a video clip. Jim's Nova ran 12.40 (2nd place) and his friend with the white COPO (Zl-1 Engine) won with a 12.20. Mark
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#6
05-27-2002, 02:31 PM
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Re: Norwalk 2002
Great week-end guys!!!! Weather was perfect on Sunday. Had a great race. Car worked amazing, ran it's personal best yet. A 12.16, 12.18 and a 12.19. Sunday in the final , ran a 12.28.......there is still more!
Sorry you did not realize who I was Mark when we were chatting, I thought you would know me from two years ago. Peter
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Pete Simpson 1962-2013 RIP Owen Simpson Eric Simpson
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#7
05-27-2002, 02:50 PM
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Re: Norwalk 2002
Jeez-O-Pete! 12-teens!? WHOA! Sounds like you had the car working! Give us ALL the details! How did JJ do?
Man, as amazing as a 12.16 is, what's even more amazing is that Mark couldn't remember that mug of yours! LOL
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