Glad you did not get injured man. 
Did Mightymouse crash?
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Wow, sorry to here that. That was one of the coolest cars Ive ever seen.
1000 hp true street car with a 6 speed. I'm up for the MM rebuild fund.
glad your ok, wish I could say the same for your supercruzer.
1000 hp true street car with a 6 speed. I'm up for the MM rebuild fund.
glad your ok, wish I could say the same for your supercruzer.
Wow, not what I had hoped/expected to see when I woke up this morning. Glad to hear Dave is alright, and what a shame about his car, it was truly one of our (LS1 community's) most impressive cars IMO.
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I'm so sorry to hear about this. I have followed all you cars motors and set up and I know how much time and work went into that car. I'm glad your okay. Thats all that really matters. The car can always be rebuilt but you can't. Good luck man and hope to see you posting soon to let everyone here know your okay coming form you.
Very glad to hear he is O.K .....I went through the same type of thing a vey long time ago and let me tell you, you don't care that your o.k and your so mad that looking at your car will bring tears to your eyes. Hope it all goes well and very sorry for your loss
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From: Richmond,VA
Originally Posted by RICE ETR
Also, for the record...I blame the track....there was definitely something down on the top end of the track...he hit it WOT in 4th and there wasn't much that could be done.
Originally Posted by RyanLHarris
That track does not invest a PENNY in their clean up crew, or any part of their dragstrip for that matter. All the guys that go there need to start going to VMP...yeah its a longer ride for most of you guys, BUT you get MORE RUNS and its MUCH safer, and the cars hoook WAY better....Richmond Dragway is a greedy family owned buisness that dosent spend any money on the track at all, the lighting there SUCKS, the track felt bumpy and the pits are loose gravel.....VMP is MUCH nicer but a slighly longer drive...but its worth it IMO....tonight is a prime example of why you guys shouldnt run there anymore....when i was 11 years old i saw a fatal wreck there and the people say that it was oil on the track that they knew about......
Guys, In no way am I blaming this on Davids car at all. He is a drag racing friend of mine and I respect him. More than anything I am glad he is ok.
But, There were 4 & 5 second 1/8th mile cars at the track last night, two of which I was driving. I made passes in both lanes and there was no problems. In the top ET car I ran 1.19 60 foots and 5.40's @ 135. I was still over 120mph when I crossed the 1/4 mile. Im my street car, I ran 144 mph through the 1/4 mile traps @ 9.23 ET.
Now, Davids car makes 1000rwhp and is very close to being on the edge. It would not have taken much to make his car let loose for sure. I know Richmond Dragway does not let things slide. An hour before he ran they shut the track down to check the top end after a smoky run. I am personal friends with the Track Manager and I know he would not let anyone run on a unsafe track. Many people do not like RD because it is not the smoothest track around, but it IS the best hooking track around. I run 2-3 times a week at many tracks and none compare to the starting line @ RD. Please dont doubt the safety of RD guys... I have been racing there for 10 years and know the people very well...
David, I am glad ur ok my friend. I came to the end of the track to make sure you were. The car is metal that can be replaced. You couldnt have been.
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Darn, front end looks bad. I'm down for the Paypal thing, but I want to see what Dave plans to do. If he wants to rebuild I'd rather buy a part or two.
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