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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 05:57 PM
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Just back from the track, and Wade ran a 8.68@168 MPH yesterday at 3240lbs, the track wasn't there but the power was! We got rained out today, so more to come in the next few weeks. BTW, we went 1.35 best 60', for all you chassis experts out there.
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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John Force better watch out!
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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The video I have of the 8.68 run from qualifing looked pretty wild, the car 60 footed soft but pulled up pretty hard. I haven't seen the front come up that high for a while. It has been pretty damn humid, so a new record seemed unlikely. Looks like we have to wait a little longer for the cool weather

The good side is that Wade set and official OSCA True Street record and with those 25 record points it doesn't matter what happens now, because he has the championship bagged and tagged Well done this year ARE and Wade.

Nice job guys

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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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Congrats guys, i think you have the baddest hot rod hands down no matter what people say about the chassis
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 02:11 AM
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The video I have of the 8.68 run from qualifing looked pretty wild, the car 60 footed soft but pulled up pretty hard. I haven't seen the front come up that high for a while. It has been pretty damn humid, so a new record seemed unlikely. Looks like we have to wait a little longer for the cool weather

The good side is that Wade set and official OSCA True Street record and with those 25 record points it doesn't matter what happens now, because he has the championship bagged and tagged Well done this year ARE and Wade.

Nice job guys

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Unbelievable guys 168mph...

Video Paul if u can......
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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Congrats guys, i think you have the baddest hot rod hands down no matter what people say about the chassis
That's what I said.Just imagine what it would run in Dec in the deep south in 55 deg weather with 10% humidity.
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 07:23 AM
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Congrats
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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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Nice!!

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Congrats guys, i think you have the baddest hot rod hands down no matter what people say about the chassis
That's what I said.Just imagine what it would run in Dec in the deep south in 55 deg weather with 10% humidity.
I imagine they could squeeze 170mph out of it down there.

Good job ARE!
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good job you guys!! keep up the good work.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 07:35 AM
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Hey there 8sec30th! Has the shop doing! Thanks for all the great comments guys. It took every ounce of sweat and determination from the whole crew at ARE to build such a succesfull motor (and car combination) that we are now pulling out, refreshing, and getting it ready for some other crazy SOB!
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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BTW, the whole car complete turnkey is also available.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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the shop is getting there. we wish we had some extra cash to ****** that beast out of your hands up there. it's a great combo you have there and someone will be very lucky to have it! good luck with selling it.
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