Goin' to the Strip Sunday

Ernest · 11-02-2007, 07:59 PM

Anyone who cares to come out, Mayhem and I will be making some passes this Sunday at Texas Raceway in Kennedale. Nice place to race the 1/8th, only $10 to race or watch. Both my sons, CJSKY(Chris), and myself will be there! Great place to practice. Look forward to seeing some of you

The SKY is a big hit out there.

No, Scarlett will not be there as she is getting a clutch upgrade and won't be back till next week.

This time I will drop the tire pressure, should make my 60' a lot quicker.

marlboromike · 11-02-2007, 08:05 PM

I remember when ....some cars u didn't have to start them in first..u could go right to 2nd or 3rd...cannot remember which cars though.

plausibledenial · 11-02-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

I remember when ....some cars u didn't have to start them in first..u could go right to 2nd or 3rd...cannot remember which cars though.

Well technically, you can start the Sky in second from a dead stop, I've done it unintentionally.

Figured that's not what you meant though.

On topic, I'd love to head out there, but not sure what my schedule is on Sunday. What time are you guys going out there? I've never had my car on the track so I don't think I'd be up for it, but I'd like to watch you guys run.

MidniteBlues · 11-02-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by marlboromike

I remember when ....some cars u didn't have to start them in first..u could go right to 2nd or 3rd...cannot remember which cars though.

Use to do it all da time with my ole 70 charger 440Rt hmm but that was an auto, does that count? burnt up 4 trannies in that critter--even tho it had a motor home tranny--

marlboromike · 11-02-2007, 08:42 PM

Did not mean turn the key...I meant I was able to put it in gear and actually move it...didn't have to start from first gear...

Ernest · 11-02-2007, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by plausibledenial

Well technically, you can start the Sky in second from a dead stop, I've done it unintentionally.

Figured that's not what you meant though.

On topic, I'd love to head out there, but not sure what my schedule is on Sunday. What time are you guys going out there? I've never had my car on the track so I don't think I'd be up for it, but I'd like to watch you guys run.

Gates open at 4 pm. Ladies get in free, if you come out I will take you down the track with me, passenger's are allowed if you run slower than 8.50

I will be glad to teach you, Kathy is fixin' to solo her next time out

Glad to have you

CJsSky · 11-03-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by plausibledenial

Well technically, you can start the Sky in second from a dead stop, I've done it unintentionally.

Figured that's not what you meant though.

On topic, I'd love to head out there, but not sure what my schedule is on Sunday. What time are you guys going out there? I've never had my car on the track so I don't think I'd be up for it, but I'd like to watch you guys run.

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Originally Posted by Ernest

Gates open at 4 pm. Ladies get in free, if you come out I will take you down the track with me, passenger's are allowed if you run slower than 8.50

I will be glad to teach you, Kathy is fixin' to solo her next time out

Glad to have you

Come on out. Maria has turned 600 miles since the new flywheel, clutch and transmission. She's ready to run.

Ernest · 11-03-2007, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CJsSky

Come on out. Maria has turned 600 miles since the new flywheel, clutch and transmission. She's ready to run.

Come see Maria vs. Mayhem

CJsSky · 11-03-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest

Come see Maria vs. Mayhem

Wait a minute, I don't have a turbo. I get a head start.

Ernest · 11-03-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CJsSky

Wait a minute, I don't have a turbo. I get a head start.

Just kidding Chris

I think you will be quite surprised by Maria's performance though

plausibledenial · 11-03-2007, 02:56 PM

Okay, I'm in.

I'll try and be out there about 4 then, I guess?

If you wouldn't mind teaching me Ernest, I'd love to learn. I just didn't want to try and screw up and fry the little engine or something. You'll have to try not to laugh too much though.

Glad to hear you'll be running Chris, I'm curious to see Maria perform post-surgery.

Ernest · 11-03-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by plausibledenial

Okay, I'm in.

I'll try and be out there about 4 then, I guess?

If you wouldn't mind teaching me Ernest, I'd love to learn. I just didn't want to try and screw up and fry the little engine or something. You'll have to try not to laugh too much though.

Glad to hear you'll be running Chris, I'm curious to see Maria perform post-surgery.

Great, look forward to seeing you.

It is really laid back, a good place to practice. Just remember, no one will laugh, if they do it is because they are bleacher racers, all talk but no action. I will show you how an auto R/L can run. I have never drag raced a manual R/L, so for now we will make some passes in mine

I will be upping the octane with some TORCO Fuel Additive. It will either be 97 or 104, haven't decided on the mix, probably start with 97. With the increase I should have no problem with the knock sensors

Now if Texas Motorplex has anothe T & T next Saturday(determined by weather) guess where I'll be?

Iffen I can get the miles on Scarlett before then, I might be running both cars

Have to get 250 miles on the new clutch, should be able to accomplish that easy.

plausibledenial · 11-05-2007, 01:16 AM

Well that was fun.

It was great seeing you guys again, and also meeting someone new this time, Jeff.

Hopefully we'll see everyone next weekend out at the show - will keep fingers crossed.

Ernest · 11-05-2007, 07:13 AM

On behalf of drag racer's everywhere, WELCOME to the club, having made your solo pass it will only get better from here

You have made a great accomplishment, and I am very prtoud of you. You are no longer a "bleacher racer" as so many are.

Nice to see you again and hangin' with everyone

Best pass for me was a 9.2 @ 78 mph. Not my best, but acceptable.

Great meeting you Jeff, looking forward to seeing you again

ERNEST

plausibledenial · 11-05-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest

On behalf of drag racer's everywhere, WELCOME to the club, having made your solo pass it will only get better from here

You have made a great accomplishment, and I am very prtoud of you. You are no longer a "bleacher racer" as so many are.

Nice to see you again and hangin' with everyone

Best pass for me was a 9.2 @ 78 mph. Not my best, but acceptable.

Great meeting you Jeff, looking forward to seeing you again

ERNEST

Thank you, and John, Chris, and Jeff for the advice on what to do. Completely borked the first run - just froze up and stalled the poor little car so that first run was an embarrassing number, but the second run was a 9.6 @ 74 - still need plenty of practice, but it was definitely exhilarating, and she just flew down the track.

Mike&Denise · 11-05-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by plausibledenial

Thank you, and John, Chris, and Jeff for the advice on what to do. Completely borked the first run - just froze up and stalled the poor little car so that first run was an embarrassing number, but the second run was a 9.6 @ 74 - still need plenty of practice, but it was definitely exhilarating, and she just flew down the track.

running a car at the strip does get the blood flowing.i got started in 97".once you get used to the car and track,enter a bracket race.thats what i like, the competion and the money.

boostednlinefor · 11-07-2007, 02:15 AM

Yeah that was fun! Nice to meet all of you and see a group of such good looking Sky's

Earnest -- down for a few runs against Mayhem next time?

boostednlinefor · 11-07-2007, 02:24 AM

I posted this in the Southwest forum for whatever reason

Anyways, here is some of the data from the two runs we got in

Run 1 | Run 2
2.086 | 2.041 | 60'
9.175 | 9.123 | 1/8
77.50 | 77.55 | mph

mods were: rpi exhaust, dejon IC, IC pipes, CAI and bov spring.

Ernest · 11-07-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by boostednlinefor

Yeah that was fun! Nice to meet all of you and see a group of such good looking Sky's

Earnest -- down for a few runs against Mayhem next time?

I'm up for it

We will be there Sunday, Winter track hours are 2 -9 pm, bring it

I alway's like a challenge

I forgot to turn off the ESC, was only running with T/C off, ought to be quicker this time

11-02-2007, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,297 My Photos: (10)	Goin' to the Strip Sunday Anyone who cares to come out, Mayhem and I will be making some passes this Sunday at Texas Raceway in Kennedale. Nice place to race the 1/8th, only $10 to race or watch. Both my sons, CJSKY(Chris), and myself will be there! Great place to practice. Look forward to seeing some of you The SKY is a big hit out there. No, Scarlett will not be there as she is getting a clutch upgrade and won't be back till next week. This time I will drop the tire pressure, should make my 60' a lot quicker. __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06 Scarlett's 10.97 @ 127 Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWEaFz9hn8s

11-03-2007, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
plausibledenial Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 365 My Photos: (3)	Okay, I'm in. I'll try and be out there about 4 then, I guess? If you wouldn't mind teaching me Ernest, I'd love to learn. I just didn't want to try and screw up and fry the little engine or something. You'll have to try not to laugh too much though. Glad to hear you'll be running Chris, I'm curious to see Maria perform post-surgery. __________________ Leeann sunburst yellow redline manual/leather/monsoon/solo mach exhaust 3M film/skyshield/black-badged/lil'chromies deposit: 11.24.06 \| home: 04.14.07

11-05-2007, 01:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
plausibledenial Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 365 My Photos: (3)	Well that was fun. It was great seeing you guys again, and also meeting someone new this time, Jeff. Hopefully we'll see everyone next weekend out at the show - will keep fingers crossed. __________________ Leeann sunburst yellow redline manual/leather/monsoon/solo mach exhaust 3M film/skyshield/black-badged/lil'chromies deposit: 11.24.06 \| home: 04.14.07

11-05-2007, 07:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,297 My Photos: (10)	Congratulations Leanne!!!! On behalf of drag racer's everywhere, WELCOME to the club, having made your solo pass it will only get better from here You have made a great accomplishment, and I am very prtoud of you. You are no longer a "bleacher racer" as so many are. Nice to see you again and hangin' with everyone Best pass for me was a 9.2 @ 78 mph. Not my best, but acceptable. Great meeting you Jeff, looking forward to seeing you again ERNEST __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06 Scarlett's 10.97 @ 127 Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWEaFz9hn8s

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11-02-2007, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	I remember when ....some cars u didn't have to start them in first..u could go right to 2nd or 3rd...cannot remember which cars though.

11-02-2007, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
marlboromike First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Marlboro, NJ Posts: 7,126 My Photos: (6)	Did not mean turn the key...I meant I was able to put it in gear and actually move it...didn't have to start from first gear...

11-07-2007, 02:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
boostednlinefor Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 59 My Photos: (0)	Yeah that was fun! Nice to meet all of you and see a group of such good looking Sky's Earnest -- down for a few runs against Mayhem next time?

11-07-2007, 02:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
boostednlinefor Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 59 My Photos: (0)	I posted this in the Southwest forum for whatever reason Anyways, here is some of the data from the two runs we got in Run 1 \| Run 2 2.086 \| 2.041 \| 60' 9.175 \| 9.123 \| 1/8 77.50 \| 77.55 \| mph mods were: rpi exhaust, dejon IC, IC pipes, CAI and bov spring.