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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GofasterFirebird
Hey guys, had a great time in my 3800 pound Red Thirdgen Firebird.

Ended up laying down an 8.85 @ 154 before spinning on the next two passes with two 9.2s @ 153 with a 9.1 average.

One of my friends sent me this pic online...pretty cool.

Great to meet and chat with so many people after the race. I guess it looks slower than it is...

Justin May

Man that car is cool. I didn't know it is that fast. I dig it, it is different.

I had a 9.21, 9.08 and a 11.50. I was right there with yeah til it popped a fuse. lol.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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The best line is:

The participant agrees that participant is in the best position to know about the construction and
operation of participant’s vehicle, equipment, and clothing, and whether there has been compliance with all applicable NHRA & NMCA rules.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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here are the true street rules for the shootout in indy next month

http://www.nmcadigital.com/cat/rules...reet-Final.pdf
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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I forgot to put my net up on one pass this weekend and was pissed at myself. I always apreciate when someone on the line helps remind me. If anthony blatently disregarded the requests he should have been stopped at the burnout box. No safety equipment no pass.
DQ after the fact is BULLSHIT.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
here are the true street rules for the shootout in indy next month

http://www.nmcadigital.com/cat/rules...reet-Final.pdf

If I'm not mistaken they should be they same format. All cars need to conform to the NHRA rule book for class and ET/speed.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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there are some minor difference. ex: rear suspension
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JRracing
If I'm not mistaken they should be they same format. All cars need to conform to the NHRA rule book for class and ET/speed.
Yep...i missed the first year of fest cause i didnt have a cage, and now mine does and i love running these events

the mustang was awesome but 160+ mph traps and no chute is dumb
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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I am not sure if Anthony is on here or if anyone else has a engine pic from the event? I dont remember seeing the engine, but am curious what that beast looks like.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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What kind of gear ratios/ tires you guys running in the 1/4? I norm run 1/8th with a 3.54/26"tire combo and trapping close to 6k @120+. I'm not sure I got enough gear for 1/4 ?
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by buick_lsx
Yep...i missed the first year of fest cause i didnt have a cage, and now mine does and i love running these events

the mustang was awesome but 160+ mph traps and no chute is dumb

I'm trapping 142 on the spray. I'm to the point were I'm ready to add a chute. That is the ONLY thing I do not have for the next speed level.
I may try to get it on by Indy. My buddy builds the mount and sells them. He gave me one a while back. Now I need the rest of the stuff for it.

My car will cut killer et's on very low mph. I think 150 mph in my car will be about 8.80 et.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Most run a 28" tire with a gear between 3.00 - 3.50
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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my t/a was 28" tire with a 3.1 originally geared for 170 at 7k rpm
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by lsx #1 Fan
I am not sure if Anthony is on here or if anyone else has a engine pic from the event? I dont remember seeing the engine, but am curious what that beast looks like.


I'm Anthony, the engine bay needs some finishing and some color matching but it looks ok.
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