MAXTON: October 25-26, 2008

[White Monster]

Well, this will be the last meet of the year for the ECTA.

More on this after the September meet is over (I just wanted to beat Randy to it !)

: )

[DanStokes]

I SHOULD have the car there. I just ordered a new front header and I found out the problem with the oill pump. A trip to the lumber yard to raise the trailer bed and I'm there.

Dan

[fahrenschnell]

I will be there...with the whole family....Sarah and I are racing.

Logan will finally be able to see some real racing....I am stoked.

Seth

[Fordplay0621]

Some traditions are meant to be broke. I will Post a new thread in a few weeks just to keep it going. (I'll be at Bonneville, so that makes up for it).

[White Monster]

.. only 25 days to go !!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee5/white-monster/Maxton/DSC_2966.jpg

[terry russell]

Hope I can sell the truck before then if not,damn I will have to race it.

[White Monster]

Hell yeah, man !!!

[White Monster]

I thought it was interesting that there were 83 runs over 200 mph during the last meet, ranging from a car doing 200.07119 to a bike at 259.85613

[DanStokes]

You guys who aren't Maxtonites - the guy who ran 259+ was DISAPPOINTED with the run! Seems that the fastest run ever at the track is 260.3 (that's close, anyway) and he was hoping to break that record. If my car ever goes over 200, I'll be happy whether or not it's a record.

Dan

[Fordplay0621]

Me Tooooo

[White Monster]

If my car ever goes over 200 ..




Me Tooooo



HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!

[terry russell]

If my car ever goes over 200 ..




Me Tooooo



HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!
never mind steve he just watchs people go down the track(lol)

[White Monster]

never mind steve he just watchs people go down the track(lol)


Excuse me sir, but I am the proud holder of a Class D license and hope to work through the C to qualify for a B by the end of the October meet.


So there ... :P

: )

[terry russell]

Good for you :)

[DanStokes]

I thought that meant that your grades were slipping! Actually have a "D" myself - got it in the 'Stang. I suspect that it'll carry me for a while in the Camaro.

Dan





never mind steve he just watchs people go down the track(lol)


Excuse me sir, but I am the proud holder of a Class D license and hope to work through the C to qualify for a B by the end of the October meet.


So there ... :P

: )

[BetterWithBoost]

Update on the Firecracker-- The long-forgotten(or so Wolfe Racecraft would like)
parachute mount is in the mail! It only took.... 2.5 months to build :( What a load
of BS on their part. Anyways, the T56 re-build is nearly complete; not sure how/if
the N2O system is going to get done in time for October... I need to get my shop
powered up so I won't be waiting for others to finish the work... The entire
team will be C licensed(hopefully getting close to B) this year, though.

[White Monster]

YEAH !!!

[White Monster]

.. only 15 days to go !!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee5/white-monster/Maxton/ContrivanceEngineeringLakester.jpg

[revolutionary]

Luke, how does your chute mount look? I was going to get one of the Wolfe ones but I don't know about the 2.5 month wait!?!?

[fahrenschnell]

Luke hasn't received it yet....should be at his house today or Monday....

I looks like a great unit.....

I guess Wolfe is having supplier issues due to the Economic Situation....and they also have had quite a few fabricators leave the company recently....

I will say this though....they knocked 30% off of the price to apologize for the inconvenience....That makes a big difference to me.

Seth

[White Monster]

....they knocked 30% off of the price to apologize for the inconvenience.


That is the best "I'm sorry" a vendor can do for you, after a screw-up.

[BetterWithBoost]

Indeed it is, the mount should be at my other(read: for sale)
house. I'll check it out when I go there tonight. Now all I need is a
car to put it on!!!!(Should be done by Monday...)

Here's what we'll have on the old girl--

Full cage w/ Kirkey seat & RJS harness
Firefox dual 6.5lb suppression system
Moser 9" rear w/ TrueTrac diff. & 3.25 gears
LS6 intake w/ P&P Nick Williams TB
Stage 2 T56 rebuild
Battery relo. kit w/ cutoff switch
Wolfe chute mount w/ Stroud LSR chute

Not a LONG list by any stretch of the imagination, but
keep in mind that 99% of this stuff has been done since
the April meet. Lots of time, money, etc. I'm happy with
the progress, the product and how we've put the car
together: safety first, strengthened parts second, put
more power(i.e. built 6.0 w/ GIANT blower) last.

[terry russell]

Sounds darn good
terry

[White Monster]

.. only 10 days to go - how's your junk !!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee5/white-monster/Maxton/MaxtonStartingLine.jpg

[terry russell]

still junk

[BetterWithBoost]

The mount has been received; looks TOP notch. I'm stoked to put
it on... of course, my car is STILL in the shop!!!!! (read: About to
go postal on transmission shop empoyees/owner) Should have it
back this weekend, which is time enough to get VERY little done,
then go to Maxton. I'll most likely be bringing a tool box and parts
along for a Friday night installation party : - ) I'll assume Seth,
Steve and Ian will be elbow deep in grease with me...

[DanStokes]

It's been done before - just ask the Matys. Hope you can get everything ready.

Dan

[krusty]

Hey Steve - thanks for the pic of the #906 (15 days to go). Finally shipped it back to the rightful owner in Houston on Saturday. Beginning construction of a RGMR to replace it shortly. See you a week from Saturday. vic

[White Monster]

I'll assume Seth, Steve and Ian will be elbow deep in grease with me...


Yep !! : )



Hey Steve - thanks for the pic of the #906. Finally shipped it back to the rightful owner in Houston on Saturday. Beginning construction of a RGMR to replace it shortly. See you a week from Saturday. vic


Vic, hope you got to look the #906 over well enough to build your RGMR even better. Always striving for improvement you know.

[fahrenschnell]

I love getting dirty......grease is your friend. We will make it happen.

Looking forward to driving fast.

Seth

[White Monster]

.. only 5 days to go - are you ready ??

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee5/white-monster/Maxton/DSC_2969.jpg

Here is the current weather forecast for Maxton, NC over the weekend ...

Friday, 25th
Sunrise: 7:31 AM
High: 67°F
Precip: 30%
Wind: ENE 9 mph
Max. Humidity: 81%
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Overnight Low: 55°F
Sunset: 6:31 PM

Saturday, 26th
Sunrise: 7:32 AM
High: 72°F
Precip: 40%
Wind: SE 10 mph
Max. Humidity: 82%
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Overnight Low: 55°F
Sunset: 6:30 PM

Sunday, 27th
Sunrise: 7:33 AM
High: 68°F
Precip: 60%
Wind: ENE 8 mph
Max. Humidity: 74%
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Overnight Low: 50°F
Sunset: 6:29 PM

[Orange95Z]

.. only 5 days to go - are you ready ??

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee5/white-monster/Maxton/DSC_2969.jpg



Ahh, there it is. The inevitable picture of Steve at Maxton ;-)

[JRoberts]

Well, I'll be back at Maxton for this meet. Dan, have you got my spot in shut down ready for me? Hope to do some picture taking as well. I need some more shots for the calendar. See you all soon....

[fahrenschnell]

See you there Joe....I might come join you in shutdown....

Seth

[terry russell]

kinda sorta

[White Monster]

Ahh, there it is. The inevitable picture of Steve at Maxton


.. and just when are we going to see your smiling face back in NC ?

[White Monster]

See you there Joe....I might come join you in shutdown....


Ah, ha !

Just like your brother .... sitting under a tarp in shutdown, cooling off in the wading pool with umbrella drinks !!

Sheesh !!! :)

[min301]

I hope y'all get some good pics to share with us unfortunate souls,
who don't the wherewithall to make it in person.

[fahrenschnell]

I'll make sure to get a lot of pics....Or have Sarah get them....hehehe

Seth

[JRoberts]

See you there Joe....I might come join you in shutdown....


Ah, ha !


Just like your brother .... sitting under a tarp in shutdown, cooling off in the wading pool with umbrella drinks !!

Sheesh !!! :)


I have got a feeling the weather will be doing the cooling this time around. There is nothing between you and the north pole down there in shutdown when a cool breeze starts to blow. Of course it can be worse in the tower with the windows open.

[DanStokes]

I'll be there, along with my buddy Kim (some of you may remember her from last year - September, I think). Anyhow, no Camaro, though. Header isn't done. I couldn't have gotten a new set in time, either, so I'm screwed either way. I did get the new studs and lug nuts in place - Keith wanted the big studs and 1" nuts, which I have on the front now. Rears won't fit my little bitty axles, but I did get a set of longer studs that at least are long enough to extend past the nuts.

See you this weekend

Dan

[Orange95Z]

Ahh, there it is. The inevitable picture of Steve at Maxton


.. and just when are we going to see your smiling face back in NC ?


Not going to happen this year :-( . Two upcoming trips to Fl. killed all my vacation for the year.

[White Monster]

Weather forecast update for Maxton, NC over the weekend ...

Friday, 25th
Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Cloudy - High: 65°F
Precip: 20%
Wind: E 17 mph
Max. Humidity: 82%
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Overnight Low: 58°F
Sunset: 6:31 PM

Saturday, 26th
Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Rain - High: 71°F
Precip: 70%
Wind: S 12 mph
Max. Humidity: 87%
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Overnight Low: 45°F
Sunset: 6:30 PM

Sunday, 27th
Sunrise: 7:33 AM
Sunny - High: 68°F
Precip: 10%
Wind: W 9 mph
Max. Humidity: 78%
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Overnight Low: 46°F
Sunset: 6:29 PM

[KeithTurk]

I think I'll grab the long johns and head out the door...

See ya all there...

Keith

[White Monster]

I'll be heading out around 5:30 tomorrow morning.

Weather forecast update for Maxton, NC over the weekend ...

Friday, 25th
Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Rain & Wind - High: 63°F
Precip: 70%
Wind: ENE 20 mph
Max. Humidity: 82%
UV Index: 2 Low
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Overnight Low: 56°F

Saturday, 26th
Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Isolated T-Storms - High: 73°F
Precip: 30%
Wind: SSW 14 mph
Max. Humidity: 85%
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Overnight Low: 43°F

Sunday, 27th
Sunrise: 7:33 AM
Sunny - High: 70°F
Precip: 10%
Wind: WNW 6 mph
Max. Humidity: 67%
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Overnight Low: 44°F

[Brian Lohnes]

Looks like there is a large amount of UGLY heading Maxton's way on the radar.
Batten down the hatches and start passing the apple pie 'shine around.

Brian

[terry russell]

Looks like there is a large amount of UGLY heading Maxton's way on the radar.
Batten down the hatches and start passing the apple pie 'shine around.

Brian

Hell I'll put a trolling motor on the truck and run in one of the electric class's
terry

[milner351]

Keep us posted on this - enquiring minds want to know.

My goal is to go there with Seth in the next couple years - is there an NA diesel passenger car class? ;-)~

Somehow I don't think the ranger would be a good candidate - unless I get real good at swapping ring and pinion sets in an 8.8 'tween now and then. I don't plan on lowering it either to keep it easier to work on at the track - so - aero is dismal to say the least.

[terry russell]

ok. its wet

[fahrenschnell]

really wet......or as Terry would put it.....Damn Wet.

Seth

[Brian Lohnes]

Anyone making laps yet?

Brian

[fahrenschnell]

Nope.....Still sprinkling....Hoping it dries out really soon.

Seth

[Brian Lohnes]

At least tomorrow looks good.

Sorry about the rain.

Brian

[krusty]

Brian - I left at 3pm and came home - no runs as of then - but getting close to "maybe". vic(UMass'67)

[terry russell]

Ok 1 blue mustang that has fought to break 200mph went 228+.In 2 hours or so I think there were 50 passes.
terry

[Brian Lohnes]

Did any of the Kohler clan make runs?

Brian

[milner351]

Brian - I think Seth and Sarah were going to try to run in Luke's camaro - but I'm not sure in what classes.

I have a feeling by now they are gathered with Stokes and others enjoying dinner and a few barely pops.... at least I hope they are!

I'll crack one for you here - sharing your pain with the NFG alternator. I got to go prep the '54 for 130 mile trip to it's winter storage spot - with NO HEATER CORE.

[JRoberts]

Some of us did end up at McDuff's for great conversation, some drinks, and a good dinner. Runs will start at 8:00 tomorrow morning. Today started off pretty crummy, but ended up with lots of runs in a short period of time. Lots of interesting machinery.

[fahrenschnell]

I didn't get to run today....And Luke was waiting when they shut down...

So.....I am #5 in line tomorrow.....We left the car in the staging lanes overnight...

I am going for D(125) and C(150) licenses....Hopefully we will have time for multiple runs....

It looks good as long as there are no big oildowns....

Racing starts at 8 am.....Going to bed to rest up....I will let you guys know.

Sarah is going to run a 125 pass if time allows....In Gretta's Audi or Ian's BMW M3...

Good Times.

Seth

[fahrenschnell]

Okay.....So here is the scoop.

Today was perfect for racing....Sunny but not too hot....BigBuds came out and helped with staging.

Our Team accomplished its goal....Steve(WhiteMonster) got his C License (150mph)

Ian got his D (125mph) but had "clutch issues" for his C run and only got 145....

I ran 3 times....

First time out I uncovered the fuel pickup at the top of 3rd and had to coast through at 105.....Fail.

Second run at 125 for the D license.

Third and Final run was 151.7 for the C License.....Sweet.

We got 6 total runs in 8 hours which is outstanding....If you guys haven't been out here....Make it a point to come next year.....

We will be back for the 2009 season with a LOT more power.....and more Tire....

Seth

PS....please volunteer if you make it down.

[min301]

Nice job, bro.

[std]

Hey Seth, what about Sarah? Did you use up all her runs?

[milner351]

Sounds like a great day of racing - nicely done....

Logan must have been on sensory overload with all that machinery around to oogle over.

I hope Sarah was not too bored - I'm hoping she can help sell Rhonda on this idea.

[White Monster]

Sarah wasn't bored and was too busy working Time Slips this meet, to make a run.
But soon, very soon ....

We have also come up with an Excellent plan for Logan, but I will let Seth tell you about that ...

;)

All in all, a very good meet, with 383 runs being made (even with Saturday morning rained out).
Many new records set, a few Green Hats (200 MPH Club) earned and handed out and fun had by all !!!

:)

[terry russell]

For me it was a very good meet,even with the motor going away.2 were able to get their d licences.Spent Saturday visiting with friends.yes it was a good meet.
terry

[JRoberts]

It was fairly uneventful in shutdown. A few issues but not too many. As has been said Sunday's weather was perfect. With three of us in shutdown it allowed us to rotate of and on somewhat. Ken spent Sunday morning making a couple of passes on his Triumph then spent the rest of the day with us. You simply cannot have too many volunteers. At least from this volunteer's point of view.

[KeithTurk]

Just tell me...

Ain't that stuff Magical?

Keith

[White Monster]

Ain't that stuff Magical?


Yep, better than DisneyWorld for this junkie !!!

;)

[fahrenschnell]

Best weekend of the year.....Can't wait for April.

Seth

[VWMMP]

For me it was a very good meet,even with the motor going away.2 were able to get their d licences.Spent Saturday visiting with friends.yes it was a good meet.
terry


I was one of them! I can't thank Terry enough for letting me take his ride down the track. It was the second best highlight of my weekend. The best was putting the truck back on the dolly without having had anything break. We did not go nearly as fast as we wanted BUT it held together. My son Chris looked over the motor this week while I was at work and thinks he knows what our problem was. We will know more this weekend. Then it is time to pull the motor and re-wire and paint over the winter.

[White Monster]

Can you guy's believe someone had this car and put a roll cage and other safety stuff in it ??

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee5/white-monster/Maxton/October25-26001.jpg

[joebogey]

Can you guy's believe someone had this car and put a roll cage and other safety stuff in it ??


I can't believe it, but am damn glad someone had the cajones to use the car for what it was designed for.

[milner351]

Sweet!

I had the distinct pleasure of driving one of those in prototype form from Romeo to Dearborn (1 test track to another)

that was by far the best day in my 8 years at Ford - man was it hard not to speed in that thing.

[min301]

I couldn't do it.

[terry russell]

Can you guy's believe someone had this car and put a roll cage and other safety stuff in it ??

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee5/white-monster/Maxton/October25-26001.jpg

heck yea.
How fast did he go?

[Brian Lohnes]

He was at the HRM Top Speed deal and was pitted next to the Factory Five guys. The cage is a thing of beauty and the guy who built it must be part contortonist because there is little to no room in there to operate.

TOTALLY bitchin' in my opinion.

Brian

[rancheroman]

I was pitted next to him, I believe the clutch went 'south' on sat. Paul.

[fahrenschnell]

Yep.....Tonya was supposed to drive it....but it broke.

Seth

[revolutionary]

If I remember right the GT had S&W build him that cage so it would bolt in and come out. At significant expense...

[fahrenschnell]

Here is a pic of me and my wife, Sarah, right after my 151 pass....I was on top of the world.

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk209/fahrenschnell/Picture038.jpg

Seth

[White Monster]

.. and so you should be.

;)

[milner351]

very VERY nice - and the fact that Sarah is interested enough to attend is that much cooler!

[terry russell]

now get her to go 155 and she will be hooked

[DanStokes]

I'm back from Mi and it's time for my usual post-event note.

First of all - THANKS to all the volunteers who make all of this possible. Seems like we've attracted a lot of new folks this year and it's really super. Along with our old hands, it's getting easier for all of us. I spent most of my day on Sunday watching the track and being ready to fill in as needed - this is good.

My friend Kim came from Michigan (she was there last year for the October meet) and worked Time Slips with Sarah. A couple of babes never hurts when it comes to keeping racers spirits up! Kim was deeply disappointed when the GT's clutch failed. She works for Ford and wanted to brag about how fast it was. He's getting real close to 200 once he looses the "torque converter" effect.

Hope all had a great time, and I urge all who haven't made it to come see us. It's a BLAST!

Dan Stokes
Volunteer Coordinator, ECTA