The 200mph man.........
07-18-2006, 12:18 AM
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The 200mph man......... 201.6 on the southbound leg
203.5 on the northbound leg
We had a high on the gps of 206mph right after the speed trap.
So now I am an official member of the 200mph club.
We ended up being 3rd in our class due to a few "issues" (ie: making the return run with NO CLUTCH and the nice pit the NDOT dug for us in the middle of the road) we had and coming in pretty late. But we did what we set out to do. Its a little hard to believe that I have now managed to check off one of those "life goals" that I thought I would never actually do.
This run is ALOT more technical than the silver state or the PE130. There is a section that makes the narrows at silver state look like a super speedway. As a navigator its one of those courses that a mistake in direction can cost you dearly. And there are ALOT more things much closer to the road so when youre at 200mph you KNOW youre at 200mph. We sepnt alot of time in the 185-195mph range but the 2 hickups we had cost us pretty bad. I do have incar video from the run but once again have no way to convert it to dvd. But I will work on it.
When we were making the return run and I was calling out speed through the trap I told Jeff that we had to keep it as close to 199mph as possible for as long as possible to make up some of our lost time. But right after the speed trap he dropped it to 174mph. I was coming unglued over in the meat seat and he said over the intercom very nicely "Boyce, I did what I came to do and all we have to do now is finish". We did pick up the pace but Jeff hit the nail on the head. We got 201 south and 203 north and that gets us in a pretty elite group of people. But if we didnt finish it was all for not. So we chose not to really stress the car and make the rest of it a milk run. But the last 13 miles, we nailed the throttle and held it as close to 198mph as possible. But the big fun is the last 7 miles. you crest a hill and its 4 miles at a 7% downgrade then a WFO right hand sweeper to the finish line. And the feeling of cresting that hill at almost 200mph and seeing the finish WAY down off in the distance is like nothing you can put into words. And that hill is just SCREAMING for you to hold it on the wood. There is no doubt in my mind that if we didnt have a 200mph tech speed we could have easily pushed into 215mph territory. But we held it at 198mph all the way down the hill and blasted through the finish line at just a hair shy of 200mph.
I had a great time at the event and am still coming down off the adrenaline from the run. I only got 1 picture during the whole event but will be getting a CD from the photographer to put up later for everyone.
I am still in a bit of shock that we covered the "dolley Vardon" 8 mile straight in less than 2 minutes and 15 seconds. That car is SICK
203.5 on the northbound leg
We had a high on the gps of 206mph right after the speed trap.
So now I am an official member of the 200mph club.
We ended up being 3rd in our class due to a few "issues" (ie: making the return run with NO CLUTCH and the nice pit the NDOT dug for us in the middle of the road) we had and coming in pretty late. But we did what we set out to do. Its a little hard to believe that I have now managed to check off one of those "life goals" that I thought I would never actually do.
This run is ALOT more technical than the silver state or the PE130. There is a section that makes the narrows at silver state look like a super speedway. As a navigator its one of those courses that a mistake in direction can cost you dearly. And there are ALOT more things much closer to the road so when youre at 200mph you KNOW youre at 200mph. We sepnt alot of time in the 185-195mph range but the 2 hickups we had cost us pretty bad. I do have incar video from the run but once again have no way to convert it to dvd. But I will work on it.
When we were making the return run and I was calling out speed through the trap I told Jeff that we had to keep it as close to 199mph as possible for as long as possible to make up some of our lost time. But right after the speed trap he dropped it to 174mph. I was coming unglued over in the meat seat and he said over the intercom very nicely "Boyce, I did what I came to do and all we have to do now is finish". We did pick up the pace but Jeff hit the nail on the head. We got 201 south and 203 north and that gets us in a pretty elite group of people. But if we didnt finish it was all for not. So we chose not to really stress the car and make the rest of it a milk run. But the last 13 miles, we nailed the throttle and held it as close to 198mph as possible. But the big fun is the last 7 miles. you crest a hill and its 4 miles at a 7% downgrade then a WFO right hand sweeper to the finish line. And the feeling of cresting that hill at almost 200mph and seeing the finish WAY down off in the distance is like nothing you can put into words. And that hill is just SCREAMING for you to hold it on the wood. There is no doubt in my mind that if we didnt have a 200mph tech speed we could have easily pushed into 215mph territory. But we held it at 198mph all the way down the hill and blasted through the finish line at just a hair shy of 200mph.
I had a great time at the event and am still coming down off the adrenaline from the run. I only got 1 picture during the whole event but will be getting a CD from the photographer to put up later for everyone.
I am still in a bit of shock that we covered the "dolley Vardon" 8 mile straight in less than 2 minutes and 15 seconds. That car is SICK
07-18-2006, 07:26 AM
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Congrats Boyce!!! 
And Jeffy too! DAYUM, that is hauling the freakin mail dudes! I know how much that meant to you. Which race was this? Or do I have to go look at the ORR forum.... 
And Jeffy too! DAYUM, that is hauling the freakin mail dudes! I know how much that meant to you. Which race was this? Or do I have to go look at the ORR forum.... 
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07-18-2006, 09:23 AM
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We made it Jeff here to say thanks for all the congrats. I have to echo Boyce that it is strange to think I have finally made this goal that I have been attempting to do for so long.
here is a pic of the GPS showing top speed
http://www.boomspeed.com/jeffyvette/200mph2.jpg
Wahusker,
This was the Bonniville 100 in Wendover.
Jeffy'
here is a pic of the GPS showing top speed
http://www.boomspeed.com/jeffyvette/200mph2.jpg
Wahusker,
This was the Bonniville 100 in Wendover.
Jeffy'
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07-18-2006, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MMC1
I'd like to know more about the car if you dont mind...
Mark
Mark
In truth it's a kick-*** Vette. Search this forum for a post about a month ago & you'll see some pics & get more details. Or go look at the Off Road Racing website. Jeff & Boyce have been involved in this stuff for a while....
here
https://ls1tech.com/forums/northwest-members/511607-hauling-freaking-mail.html
07-18-2006, 03:14 PM
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Car is the chassis of an 86 vette. Body is all fiberglass and lexan. Big roll cage, fire system, fuel cell, koni suspension, all aluminum bow tie block 410ci, splayed valve heads, hogans intake, speed pro injection, big MSD box, etc etc etc etc. Its running about 700hp.
07-18-2006, 03:36 PM
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The car It was a 86 corvette. Was is because little of the base car is left.
http://www.boomspeed.com/jeffyvette/besideroad2.jpg
Waldschmidt extended nose, Greenwood side skirts, all body panels have been lightened(ie dos only weight 8lbs each), lexan in all windows, fire supression system, fuel cell, carbon fiber fully adjustable wing, fully caged, aluminum race seats, belly pans nose to front of motor and differental to tail
Motor: All aluminum smallblock bored to a 410ci, Hogans intake, splayed valve heads, custom side exhaust, 11.5 : 1 compression, 598 RWHP, (Dial up beware)
http://www.boomspeed.com/jeffyvette/HeadOnMotor
Interior/dash shot: (Dial up beware)
http://www.boomspeed.com/jeffyvette/dash
Jeffy'
Edit: Boyce and I were both posting at the same time, here are some more and different pics.
Dry weight = 2640lbs
http://www.boomspeed.com/jeffyvette/besideroad2.jpg
Waldschmidt extended nose, Greenwood side skirts, all body panels have been lightened(ie dos only weight 8lbs each), lexan in all windows, fire supression system, fuel cell, carbon fiber fully adjustable wing, fully caged, aluminum race seats, belly pans nose to front of motor and differental to tail
Motor: All aluminum smallblock bored to a 410ci, Hogans intake, splayed valve heads, custom side exhaust, 11.5 : 1 compression, 598 RWHP, (Dial up beware)
http://www.boomspeed.com/jeffyvette/HeadOnMotor
Interior/dash shot: (Dial up beware)
http://www.boomspeed.com/jeffyvette/dash
Jeffy'
Edit: Boyce and I were both posting at the same time, here are some more and different pics.
Dry weight = 2640lbs
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