OL-632 at Milan June 7, 2019
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Topic: OL-632 at Milan June 7, 2019
Posted By: stickshifter
Subject: OL-632 at Milan June 7, 2019
Date Posted: Jun/11/2019 at 8:30pm
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Not the usual topic for this forum but I thought I would share just the same. This is heads-up drag racing. Pretty much the only rules are: 1) max 632ci, with a weight break for small block(less than 485 inches) 2) Only nitrous or all motor allowed. That's it. Here's the qualifying list:  And here is a video from first round, sorry, no sound as it is slo-mo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efcy4PF4AgE&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efcy4PF4AgE&feature=youtu.be And for reference, here a pic of the #1 qualifier:  -------------  7.03 @ 196 mph
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Posted By: n2ojoe
Date Posted: Jun/11/2019 at 11:13pm
| The Gremlin made a few awesome passes on Friday, nice job Kev and crew! |
Posted By: PROSTOCKTOM
Date Posted: Jun/12/2019 at 12:13am
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Looks like those Mustangs didn't beat you up this time. How did you finish? Tom
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Posted By: Rebel Machine
Date Posted: Jun/12/2019 at 6:53am
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I'm constantly amazed at your performance. Well done! -Steve- |
Posted By: 67RogueX-Code
Date Posted: Jun/12/2019 at 10:40am
Great showing Kevin... with a "MAN" pedal to boot!!!  I'm betting there aren't too many on that qualifying-list that had to shift-gears on their own... ------------- Bob Wilcox 67RogueX-Code |
Posted By: stickshifter
Date Posted: Jun/12/2019 at 7:10pm
We had a technical difficulty in 2nd round.  Not to worry as I restarted and drove off the track. Just need some new rings. It sure was on a pass if it wasn't for the sneeze. LOLThat round was run at 1:52am so it really didn't matter as the race was called after that round. The Mayflies were covering the track causing unsafe racing conditions. Seriously.  ------------- 7.03 @ 196 mph
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PROSTOCKTOM wrote:Posted By: PROSTOCKTOM
Date Posted: Jun/12/2019 at 10:35pm
That looks like a Funny car engine explosion. I'll bet that one got your attention? I am guessing it didn't do your new hood scoop a lot of good? Tom
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Posted By: Jmerican
Date Posted: Jun/13/2019 at 1:08am
| that’s one of those sneezes that throws a vertebrae out. |
Posted By: SC397
Date Posted: Jun/13/2019 at 9:48am
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"The Mayflies were covering the track causing unsafe racing conditions. Seriously." Well, at least you roasted a few of them. I was standing about 15' away when I took this vid and I had to turn away because I forgot my ear plugs. Talk about fire breathing loud! https://flic.kr/p/2gaJpxN" rel="nofollow">  https://flic.kr/p/2gaJpxN" rel="nofollow - IMG_1738 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/149168736@N07/" rel="nofollow - Rick Jones , on FlickrBy the way, here is n2oJoe's Mustang. (It is really a show car that goes really fast) https://flic.kr/p/2gaJbQb" rel="nofollow">
 https://flic.kr/p/2gaJbQb" rel="nofollow - IMG_1735 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/149168736@N07/" rel="nofollow - Rick Jones , on Flickr |
Posted By: PROSTOCKTOM
Date Posted: Jun/13/2019 at 10:53am
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I went to the John Holt Nitrous Race at National Trails Raceway on Friday night right after GAD18 and Kevin's car was the loudest car of the 8 in the field. That side exit exhaust really makes some thunder. Tom
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Posted By: Judo390
Date Posted: Jun/14/2019 at 8:51am
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Love seeing this car fly. Thank you!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: amcenthusiast
Date Posted: Jun/21/2019 at 11:57pm
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Me too; I really enjoy watching videos of this car run, knowing this is the fastest Gremlin drag car of all time ...being able to tell someone else 'it's AMC powered' is 'the icing on the cake'. Thank you K. Fontenot for the whole spectrum of inspiration you provide by showing the world how excellent an AMC Gremlin drag car can be. ------------- 443 XRV8 Gremlin YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=2DmFOKRuzUc XRV8 Race Parts website: http://amcramblermarlin.1colony.com/ |