Today had to be some of the best racing weather that I've seen in quite a while. The high was supposed to be in the lower 50's, and this morning when I left it was 30 degrees! I was pumped to knock down an 11-second pass.
Being the first T&T session of the season at Texas Motorplex, it was PACKED! The gates opened at 9 and TT's were to start at 10, yet there were already LONG lines in the staging lanes at 9:15. I knew there was going to be a lot of waiting. Just about everyone with an LS1 was there, waiting to take advantage of the awesome air.
I finally make it through the never-ending staging lanes, and I pull into the water box. I roll onto dry pavement and light up the new Hoosiers. I give them a good burn and pull to the line. I'm up against a red C5 with a cage. It was apparent why he had the cage after making the run. I pre-stage and wait for the C5 to do the same. I bring the RPM's up to 1,300 and wait for the tree to drop. I nail it on the 3rd yellow, and this is the result:

60': 1.664
330': 4.865
1/8: 7.614
MPH: 88.93
1,000': 10.009
1/4: 12.040
MPH: 111.13

The run felt solid, but I knew there was more there. The car hooked really well for the first 15' or so and then broke loose a little. The track was still warming up, so it was expected. I knew that a good launch would put me in the 11.9's! I had .1 on the C5 through the 1/8th, but then he decided to toggle. He ran an 11.77 @ 121.37 MPH.
My car seems to always get some KR, so I hooked ATap up for the next pass. I ran the gas tank dry driving to the track, and my original plan was to get 3 gallons of 100 octane unleaded at the track. I lost .1 in the 1/4 and 1.5 MPH from excessive knock two weeks ago, and a few gallons of race gas cured it. I get to the friggin' fuel station, and he didn't have any unleaded! <img src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" border="0"> I was pissed; what's the point of having a fuel station if you don't have fuel? <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0"> He told me to drive down the road and get some octane booster. LOL! I had to make do with the 93 pump gas, and I was hoping it would be enough.
After waiting two hours in the lanes, I pull into the water box again. I burn 'em and pull to the line. The tires didn't spin at all, yet the 60' was crap:

60': 1.685
330': 4.913
1/8: 7.673
MPH: 88.58
1,000': 10.079
1/4: 12.115
MPH: 110.66

I knew it wasn't going to be an 11-second pass as I glanced down at ATap during the pass. My KR was at 4 degrees! <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0"> I'm hoping that's why the 60' fell off like it did, considering it hooked up completely. More than frustrated, I called it a day. The lines in the staging lanes were even longer than before, and people were STILL coming through the gates. It really sucked that I couldn't get a solid pass because I had my raceweight down to 3,505#. It was just an empty fuel tank w/ the lightweight Convo Pros and tires.
I managed to run .19 faster than my previous best, but it was still disappointing for me. The Motorplex is running another T&T two weeks from today, so I'm going to go back out and try it again. I'll be sure to bring my own fuel, too. Even if they have unleaded race gas I'll go somewhere else. They rip people off at $5.75/gallon! <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> It was nice to put some faces with the names, and it was great to see some other LS1's running some great ET's. "The BeaSSt" was out there with some new stuff, but I'll leave that to David and Stephen to tell. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> I did watch it run a 10.47 @ 128.5 MPH on its first pass, though. Hopefully we'll hear from them later.

[ February 03, 2002: Message edited by: Colonel ]</p>

 

So near and yet so far. I built one of Tony's KR devices and swear by it now. Try it, you'll like it.

BTW, my daughter and I are planning on Steele Feb 23. Long way from Dallas, but if you change your mind let me know. You could put up here for the night.

 

kickass trevor! We'll have to make a trip to hallsville or back to ennis again soon...

My poor *** not only couldnt find a valve spring tool, but came down w/ the flu and just got out of bed for the first time since tuesday night... <img src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" border="0">

-peter

 

[quote]Originally posted by PK 01somWS6:
<strong>kickass trevor! We'll have to make a trip to hallsville or back to ennis again soon...

My poor *** not only couldnt find a valve spring tool, but came down w/ the flu and just got out of bed for the first time since tuesday night... <img src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" border="0">

-peter</strong><hr></blockquote>
Damn Peter, that really sucks! I thought it was you that was heading out there when I was coming back into Dallas. There was a SOM WS-6 heading towards Ennis on I-35E. I was wondering why you weren't out there. A Hallsville trip sounds kind of nice, so long as they don't get strict on the no cage bit. <img src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" border="0" alt="[guns]" /> They run every Sunday starting tomorrow. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

 

haha, Ive been layed out half conscious all day, I wish I coulda been there, but lets look into a hallsville trip sometime..
whens everyone else gona post their times?? anyone run impressive?
-peter

 

Trevor I had no ideal you went to the Boyslammer School of Writing. You have that same flair with a keyboard he does. <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0">

 

Peter - I saw "Ghostracer" run an 11.12 w/ 16x8's on the car, and there was a VW Golf there that clicked off a 12.5! <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> I know it's rice, but I was shocked to say the least. There was also a Ferrari 360 Modena that ran a whopping 14.8 @ 100 MPH. He got the crap beat out of him by an Audi TT. The crowd was laughing HARD. BTW, I saw Matt, and he couldn't hook worth a crap on the 1st run. He spun bad w/ a 2.2 60' and let off. I don't know what the next run was; I just hope he was awake enough to run it! As for Hallsville, I MIGHT make a trip there a week from tomorrow, depending on if a friend comes into town or not.

Joe - Those are what you call mad writing skillz. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> Admit it old man, you're just jealous. <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0">

BTW Pat, Tony's KR box is a good idea. I might have to invest in one of those. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> I won't be able to make it out to the shootout on Feb. 23rd because I'm leaving w/ my dad on the 22nd for a week of SCUBA diving. <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> I do appreciate the offer to stay at your place, though.

[ February 02, 2002: Message edited by: Trevor D ]</p>

 

Sounds like luck was not with you today,perfect weather with bad track prep and KR <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0"> . Gotta go to Hallsville tomorrow for your 11 sec pass mannnn <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> Turnout should be good but with it being super bowl sunday some will be heading home early and that will leave the track ALL to us lol.

 

Those were some good runs. With a little luck and good track prep you will be in the 11s.


John

 

John,

Congrats on your 11! At least one of us got there! <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> You're flat-out screaming w/ the Vig 2800. I might make a trip over to Red River Raceway next Saturday to run w/ the Louisiana guys for the day. It's only three hours over, the track is AWESOME, I can make as many passes as I want, and they're lack on tech! <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />

 

Congrats Trevor - those pesky 11's will be yours soon. <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />

 

What color was the VW Golf? If it was silver, it was probably the fastest 1.8T in the country. He's run 12.3@113 on the stock bottom end with no nitrous. 320ish wheel hp, 290ish wheel torque.

J.

 

Been there, DOH! that. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

12.029 on bolt-ons before I starting going to into the motor. That was a year ago and I was pumped to get into the 12.0s. You spoiled guys with your '01/02s, bitching about a new best. <img src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" border="0" alt="[devil]" /> <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0">

Congrats on a new best, <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0"> and I understand your frustration over the KR. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

[ February 02, 2002: Message edited by: Ragtop 99 ]</p>

 

That would be a 12.DOH Club... I saw those for a long time <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> 11's are in the bag!

Weight reduction, Weight reduction, Weight reduction, Weight reduction, Weight reduction <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

 

Damn, congrats Trevor!
I need to get on the ball. <img src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" border="0" alt="[whiner]" />

 

John - I call it the 11.doh! because I was SO close to 11's. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> I guess it's a matter of interpretation.
Ragtop - Hey, I can't get satisfied w/ the performance. If I do I'll quit pushing for better ET's. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> I just might have to try Tony's KR box so I won't have to worry w/ race gas on a stock LS1. <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0">
Loco - You only have quicker to go!

 

Congrats on the oh so close to 11's time slip.

Could you borrow or buy a set of new slicks for your next try at the 11's?

If you get that 60' down your car will surely respond favorably.

Good luck and that was a great write up. Thanks for sharing.

 

You'll be there before you know it <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

You could always throw a Wolfe swaybar on and drop .06 off your 60'. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

Good luck Trev

 

Hey Trevor, congrats on the new best, but you are a full second from the 11.DOH club <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> . I am the KING of that club buddy, the resident expert LOL!

12.0 = 12.DOH
11.0 = 11.DOHHH!!!

Tony

 

We should all write so eloquently. <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

Nice times Trevor. <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0"> You'll get 'em next time. <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[Burnout]" />

[ February 03, 2002: Message edited by: Colonel ]</p>