Columbus NMRA

**Martin0660** · 09-06-2009, 09:53 PM

These are pictures of pictures, so the quality isnt so good (spot is my flash). I am just starting to download some pics / vids from the weekend.

Not bad for 140 cubic inches ;) Unfortunately, not good for the rear end either as I broke another one this morning :(

One more from a video snip ...

**Ares** · 09-06-2009, 11:01 PM

Safe to assume you got that thing running pretty good now

**Rodeheaver's** · 09-06-2009, 11:04 PM

the car looks SICK Bob!!!!

**casper gt** · 09-06-2009, 11:17 PM

car looked good all weekend, very muched sucked when the call came back to the pit's for the tow (thank's to Bob Dill for helping out with the tow strap

), it'll be nasty once it's 100% sorted out. as alway's good luck Bob.

**Sonic03snake** · 09-06-2009, 11:22 PM

Pretty sweet!!!!!

**Rodeheaver's** · 09-06-2009, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by casper gt

car looked good all weekend, very muched sucked when the call came back to the pit's for the tow (thank's to Bob Dill for helping out with the tow strap

), it'll be nasty once it's 100% sorted out. as alway's good luck Bob.

Bob Dill, with the lightning??

**Martin0660** · 09-06-2009, 11:56 PM

Thanks everyone!

Originally Posted by Ares

Safe to assume you got that thing running pretty good now

Actually, No. I did REALLY learn some things about tire pressure and air bag settings out there. It's still a 330' wonder ;)

Originally Posted by casper gt

it'll be nasty once it's 100% sorted out.

If i don't keep breaking it to get it sorted ;)

Originally Posted by Rodeheaver's

Bob Dill, with the lightning??

Yes, Bob had a really rough weekend too. It was nice however, when we went to take his straps back, that we both could smile. This really was a great weekend in spite of the trouble some of us had. this is really what refreshes drag racing for me.

A few more pics, my Capri in the water ...

Larry (CasperGT) in the water ...

**somethingclever** · 09-07-2009, 12:21 AM

Looking SWEET Bob!!!!!!!!!!

**casper gt** · 09-07-2009, 12:54 AM

Yes, Bob had a really rough weekend too. It was nice however, when we went to take his straps back, that we both could smile. This really was a great weekend in spite of the trouble some of us had. this is really what refreshes drag racing for me.

I agree 110%

. the good time's & great friend's I've made in this sport make it all worth it.

**AdamantiumSilvr** · 09-07-2009, 01:57 AM

SCS's @ NMRA Representin!!!! Never made it out there, that's tuff! I'm goin next year for sure. Been waitin for a long time to go to one n it'll most def be next year, runnin!

**Mater** · 09-07-2009, 10:43 AM

thats F N sweet!

**trbofox** · 09-07-2009, 11:55 AM

Car looks sweet on the launch! How was the turnout there?

**Martin0660** · 09-07-2009, 12:33 PM

Thanks everyone!

I think the turnout was okay. Pits where pretty full. all the heads up classes seemed filled, bracket classes where average. There where usually a few more cars in the back field than this year, but the paved areas and up the return road where more packed. I would say it was a nice field. Car show looked thin but I only walked by a few times and was more interested in race cars ;)

**scott5** · 09-07-2009, 02:07 PM

yea it was a good time. my buddy in his lightning was able to make it pretty far in the bracket 3 until he redlighted.. And a gasket problem left the fast car in the pits but was still able to get a few runs in

**Martin0660** · 09-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Sorry I missed you when you cruised through the hotel Scott. I was pretty beat that night after all the time change. I came out later and Larry said you where around.

**Martin0660** · 09-07-2009, 05:15 PM

Some random videos from the weekend...

Loosing bracket pass from Saturday (break out)

[ame="http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Capri-at-Columbus_706049.htm"]Capri at Columbus - Car Videos on StreetFire[/ame]

Pass where the 8.8 died :(

[ame="http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Death-of-a-88-rear_706053.htm"]Death of a 8.8 rear - Car Videos on StreetFire[/ame]

Larry (Caper GT) on a bracket pass

[ame="http://videos.streetfire.net/video/00-GT-at-Columbus_706052.htm"]00 GT at Columbus - Car Videos on StreetFire[/ame]

A buddies TR6 (Dale) with 2.3 Turbo Ford. This is a 10.80 car in good conditions, was running 11 flat most of the weekend. Red lit and lifted on this pass. I wish my car accelerated like his.

[ame="http://videos.streetfire.net/video/TR6-at-Columbus_706050.htm"]TR6 at Columbus - Car Videos on StreetFire[/ame]

**scott5** · 09-07-2009, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Martin0660

Sorry I missed you when you cruised through the hotel Scott. I was pretty beat that night after all the time change. I came out later and Larry said you where around.

yea we were already gone.. We took the fox and the truck up to hooters to eat, cause harrer lost his bet to adam.

**Martin0660** · 09-07-2009, 07:48 PM

Yeah, should of met up sometime, kind of forgot you where out there ;)

**scott5** · 09-07-2009, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Martin0660

Yeah, should of met up sometime, kind of forgot you where out there ;)

Yea i saw your car and i asked harrer if that was you and then when you got the truck i knew it was you. And couldnt find where you pitted at

**Martin0660** · 09-09-2009, 09:39 PM

I pulled the rear appart tonight. Drivers side, side gear was trash. Cross pin was broke right inside the carrier on the opposite side of the retaining bolt. Amazing that the retaining bolt came out in one piece. Probably the best clue to what is going on with my rears ... The ears that engage the carrier on two of the three drivers side clutches where ripped clean off and the third was mangled. I think the clutches are failing and loading the side gears causing my failures.

I have always ket to the stock pack for the clutches as I beleive the steel gets over heated with the alternate loading. Now I think the 4th clutch might be better for loading.

At this point i'm going to throw a mini spool in it and try to finish a few races this year and then build a good rear over the winter.