Norwalk 2002

[70 copo]

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!

[jbsides]

Yeah, Mark, Inquiring minds want to know... how did you do today? Launch RPM, reaction time, ET, MPH, fun factor?

JB

[mhassett]

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

[jon rand]

Bad Nova and White COPO loved watching thos two run. Did any body bolt on slicks after eliminations? I had to leave, the wife was board.

[COPO PETE]

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

[Chevy454]

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

[68l30]

Hats off to all who ran this weekend!Pete,your car was sweet!I figured you were going to run "Mr.6 Pak",I watched him run a couple of 12.28's.I left after the first series,prior commitment,did you win the shootout with Glasco(sp?)?

Mark,I can understand your frustration with 2nd. gear.I had a 68 Road Runner with the same problem,would not take a gear at full throttle.Car sounded like it was making lots of power ......

Steve

[Edited by 68l30 (05-27-2002 at 11:22 AM).]