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MarauderTJA
11-08-2008, 06:29 PM
Today, John Nero, JJ Mills and myself all made personals best today here at Atlanta Drag Way at the SSHS8 event.
JOHN NERO: 11.7 ET @ 115 MPH
JJ MILLS: na car, 14.18 ET @ 98.3 MPH
SIC MERC (me): 10.40 ET @ 135 MPH.....
What a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MarauderTJA
11-08-2008, 06:32 PM
Videos to follow......
Nice job, now get some tires that will hold that power.
glassman99
11-08-2008, 06:48 PM
It was great to meet all of you and have you here for the Shootout. We appreciate your support and plan on (with your help) making this an even better event next year. This will become the Premier big car racing event in the country. The camaraderie at this event continues to be outstanding, with the Ford/Lincoln/Mopar and Chevrolet folks. Have a safe trip home (btw, I am already home)
RoyLPita
11-08-2008, 06:53 PM
Way to go, guys. :2thumbs:
Cobra25
11-08-2008, 06:53 PM
Geat too hear you all did so well. Congrats ! :beer:
Today, John Nero, JJ Mills and myself all made personals best today here at Atlanta Drag Way at the SSHS8 event.
JOHN NERO: 11.7 ET @ 115 MPH
JJ MILLS: na car, 14.18 ET @ 98.3 MPH
SIC MERC (me): 10.40 ET @ 135 MPH.....
What a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Nero
11-08-2008, 06:56 PM
Today, John Nero, JJ Mills and myself all made personals best today here at Atlanta Drag Way at the SSHS8 event.
JOHN NERO: 11.7 ET @ 115 MPH
JJ MILLS: na car, 14.18 ET @ 98.3 MPH
SIC MERC (me): 10.40 ET @ 135 MPH.....
What a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bare in mind that we hade a great day-but we also had a nasty headwind to race race into between 15-25mph-so we all may have done better.
Steve and Brian it was a pleasure to be at the event! You guys did a great job and I look forward to helping out next year!
Tom and all of the rest of the gang it was great to see all of you again. It was fun having dinner Friday night with all of you. Congrats to all who raced as you are all winners in my book!
Sherman its time to stop the bridesmaid gig! Sherman one the class D Bracket and was the runner up in the King of the Hill!
I will be racing with you guys next year.
DEFYANT
11-08-2008, 07:01 PM
Congrats guys! I wish I was there!
Congrats guys! I wish I was there!
Charlie it did not seem right not having you at the event! :beer:
Black_Noise
11-08-2008, 07:18 PM
isnt "Prorauder" down there?
John was like me and the car was not quite ready!
Black_Noise
11-08-2008, 07:24 PM
oww man.... I am wanting to see some small numbers from him. To bad for both of you.
That's insane MPH Tom... congrats!
Blackmobile
11-08-2008, 07:28 PM
isnt "Prorauder" down there?
No, the beast wasn't there.
This is my personal best as it's my first outing as a SC MM on a 1/4 mi. track.
12.361 @ 108.70
Safe ain't for racing. :(
Ed that was a great run for a new SC motor! It was good to see you again.
John Nero
11-08-2008, 07:50 PM
Today, John Nero, JJ Mills and myself all made personals best today here at Atlanta Drag Way at the SSHS8 event.
JOHN NERO: 11.7 ET @ 115 MPH
JJ MILLS: na car, 14.18 ET @ 98.3 MPH
SIC MERC (me): 10.40 ET @ 135 MPH.....
What a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
post posted my offical personal best on the time slip page-but i had a better run going then that-something happened to the trap light at the end of this run-i am almost shure this was a 11.6 run
r/t-.483
60'-1.599
330'-4.734
1/8-7.380
mph-92.80
1000'-9.704
went up to the tower and there was nothing we could find out more
maybe somebody could chime in and calculate the run from 1/8 to 1/4 mile for me
post posted my offical personal best on the time slip page-but i had a better run going then that-something happened to the trap light at the end of this run-i am almost shure this was a 11.6 run
r/t-.483
60'-1.599
330'-4.734
1/8-7.380
mph-92.80
1000'-9.704
went up to the tower and there was nothing we could find out more
maybe somebody could chime in and calculate the run from 1/8 to 1/4 mile for me
Its an eighth mile John! :beer:
FordNut
11-08-2008, 08:49 PM
New personal best for me. I didn't plan to run due to tranny issues, but did make one time trial pass. Didn't empty the trunk (floor jack, tool kit, organizer, cleaning supples, spare tire, jack, etc), 295/45-18 Nitto street tires , 38 psi tire pressure, street tune, did the burnout and staged. Lit up the tires at the tree, let out and got back in it. It hooked and pulled like a freight train, pinned me to the seat for the entire run. 11.64 @ 124, weighed in at 4970 lb.
Bluerauder
11-08-2008, 10:12 PM
Today, John Nero, JJ Mills and myself all made personals best today here at Atlanta Drag Way at the SSHS8 event.
JOHN NERO: 11.7 ET @ 115 MPH
JJ MILLS: na car, 14.18 ET @ 98.3 MPH
SIC MERC (me): 10.40 ET @ 135 MPH.....
What a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats to all who attended SSHS8 !!! :up: Fantastic run, Tom !!
No, the beast wasn't there.
This is my personal best as it's my first outing as a SC MM on a 1/4 mi. track.
12.361 @ 108.70
Not bad! Are the HP/TQ numbers in your signature still accurate?
11.64 @ 124, weighed in at 4970 lb.
Another strong MPH! :coolman:
TooManyFords
11-09-2008, 06:03 AM
Congratulation everyone. Those are some fine numbers put down.
:banana2:
Jeez Brian, thats insane!
justbob
11-09-2008, 07:18 AM
Some darn good numbers for all of you, too bad you had a nasty head wind.
Darrin
11-09-2008, 08:56 AM
Congrats guys!
Wish I could have been there.
Darrin
Glenn
11-09-2008, 09:38 AM
Thanks Steve, Brian and everyone else for all their hard work efforts in making SSHS8 a great success. I'm looking forward to SSHS9.
Great job to Tom for an awesome 10.4 run as well as John's 11.7. Mike had his beautiful Mark VIII at the event and ran a 11.75 with his new Vertec blower. Unbelievable run Brian at nearly 5,000# for a 11.6. I would say you have a 10 second car when you empty that trunk and get a good set of DRs on it.
I ran my personal best @ 11.92, but not as fast as I was hoping. Ran in "C" class brackets and lost in the 3rd round to LeadSSled Terry due to my slower reaction time even though I was closer to my dial-in then Terry was, but that's bracket racing.
Glenn :burnout:
1stMerc
11-09-2008, 09:51 AM
Nicely done gents. Way to represent. Can't wait for the video.
mlschultz
11-09-2008, 11:02 AM
What a great day :) Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, participants, spectators, Gassit, and Atlanta Dragway! Every year, this event keeps getting better.
The Mark had a decent new motor debut winning the Class D Injected Engineering Sponsored Runner-Up Trophy, and joining the 11 second club with a 11.751 @ 120.80 run during SSHS8! :)
Congratulations again to Dirty Old Man - Dave for winning the Atlanta Marks Grudge Match Trophy!
Here is a video of The Mark's introduction into the 11 second club. Enjoy!
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/SSHS8-The-Mark_197859.htm?ref=e9957d79-dfd4-425c-920b-994e015074e3
TAKEDOWN
11-09-2008, 11:14 AM
Awesome numbers! Hope you guys took a lot of pictures and video taped the runs. Thanks for representing "HEAVY HITTERS"
John Nero
11-09-2008, 06:03 PM
made it home safe. i hope everyone else did also
MarauderTJA
11-09-2008, 06:20 PM
Got home an hour ago myself. Long drive, but well worth it...We all had a great time.
offroadkarter
11-09-2008, 06:23 PM
great new time tom! Now fix that sig :)
MarauderTJA
11-09-2008, 06:26 PM
great new time tom! Now fix that sig :)
IT IS FIXED NOW. Thanks Ryan and all of you guys......It is truly appreciated.:beer:
Blackmobile
11-09-2008, 06:49 PM
Checking in, made it home safe. Now off to the ATF Tranny shop tomorrow for a checkup.
Not bad! Are the HP/TQ numbers in your signature still accurate?
Yes, those are the numbers I ran with, but for some reason it lost it's pull in 3rd gear :dunno:.
Marauderman
11-09-2008, 07:01 PM
made it home safe. i hope everyone else did also
Got home an hour ago myself. Long drive, but well worth it...We all had a great time.
Checking in, made it home safe. Now off to the ATF Tranny shop tomorrow for a checkup.
Yes, those are the numbers I ran with, but for some reason it lost it's pull in 3rd gear :dunno:.
Nice to read you all made it back safe-I did too--(but with a special
BLUE LIGHT special ) another story--"tinted tag cover"--give me a break--got warning----Thanks for the fun you gave me --loved sharing your joy and the fun throughout the whole event with you guys---and the lot gathering last nite too-- Tom
John Nero
11-09-2008, 07:17 PM
post posted my offical personal best on the time slip page-but i had a better run going then that-something happened to the trap light at the end of this run-i am almost shure this was a 11.6 run
r/t-.483
60'-1.599
330'-4.734
1/8-7.380
mph-92.80
1000'-9.704
went up to the tower and there was nothing we could find out more
maybe somebody could chime in and calculate the run from 1/8 to 1/4 mile for me
i found a website that said this run would have been a 11.60305 run
Yes, those are the numbers I ran with, but for some reason it lost it's pull in 3rd gear :dunno:.
Wasn't sure if you've turned up the boost on the new motor. Sounds like a solid run to me!
Blackmobile
11-09-2008, 09:09 PM
i found a website that said this run would have been a 11.60305 run
Well I guess you're gonna do it a gain at Moro... :thinker: Palm Beach International Raceway, just say the word .
SC Cheesehead
11-10-2008, 05:23 AM
Great day, another excellent time with some excellent folks.
"Post race" dinner and drinks at the Outback (and beyond) was fun, too.
BTW, found out Rich (magindat) is an aspiring writer. Has already started on his first book. Hotrauder, Marauderman, and I offered up plenty of anecdotal info, enough to fill at least a couple chapters....hope we at least get mentioned in the forward.;)
Looking forward to next year; who knows, maybe ma will evern let ME run.:rolleyes:
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 05:46 AM
i found a website that said this run would have been a 11.60305 run
There is no WOULD HAVE BEEN John. It WAS......Not your fault on the computer. Go with it my friend, you have the timeslip to prove it..........:beer:
Made it home at 6 pm last night. I dropped Hack off at 3 pm. It was good to see everyone and watch you race. We did have a oil burning issue on the way home with the Benz. It decided it was thirsty and was burning two quarts per tank. Not pretty when the guy on the motorcyle in Ohio got behind us, Forty degrees and drizzling, Paul had to speed up and so much oil smoke came out of you could not see the poor guy!
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 05:49 AM
Dam John.....sorry to hear about that. Glad you guys made it home safely. Great seeing you and Paul again....Now get your car together..
It will be ready for the spring Tom. I cant let you guys have all the fun. After seeing what went on this weekend I think the roll bar has to go in before I pick it up. As far as the car goes this might be my chance to get a new truck!
John Nero
11-10-2008, 06:07 AM
There is no WOULD HAVE BEEN John. It WAS......Not your fault on the computer. Go with it my friend, you have the timeslip to prove it..........:beer:
maybe someone has it on video-the run was at 3:40pm
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 06:07 AM
There go John. Your going to need a truck to trailer that car of yours. My truck towed the car the 1260+ round trip absolutely fantastic...Average 12.8 MPG. And John and I were averaging 75 MPH.
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 06:09 AM
maybe someone has it on video-the run was at 3:40pm
Chris said he got it if I remember right. If someone has it and it is on the lights post it my friend....
LeadSSled
11-10-2008, 06:18 AM
Congrats to all of you with new personal bests! The Marauders just keep getting quicker every year. :banana: I enjoyed seeing my Marauder friends again. So who's in for SSHS9? :D
I ran my personal best @ 11.92, but not as fast as I was hoping. Ran in "C" class brackets and lost in the 3rd round to LeadSSled Terry due to my slower reaction time even though I was closer to my dial-in then Terry was, but that's bracket racing.
You were closer to your dial in because I was hard on the brakes at the finish line. I scrubbed 9 mph off from my qualifying runs ;) It was great to FINALY line up with you Glen.
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 06:42 AM
Sorry I didn't get to see you Terry. Was a crazy day for me. You can count on my being there next year:beer:.
FordNut
11-10-2008, 07:07 AM
who's in for SSHS9? :D
Count me in!
magindat
11-10-2008, 08:26 AM
Watching Tom's run from right behind him in staging lane was a true privilege. It was like watching history being made!!! That car just kept pulling. It held the 'squat' all the way down the track!
I ran a 12.9 - not great. Street tires had a real hard time gripping. However, I ran a personal best MPH of 108.9 after slipping on the line, getting out and back in again. I was pleased. The car has a low 12 in her for sure.
Great day. Great co-marauder-y.
Can't wait to do it again at 9!
So who has the picture of magindats competion. Someone must have the video of the latest reverse burn out!
magindat
11-10-2008, 08:40 AM
So who has the picture of magindats competion. Someone must have the video of the latest reverse burn out!
Maybe if I'd have used 'R' for Race, I'd have gotten some grip! Worked last year!!!! 12.6 @ 105 FTW!!!
:laugh:
Maybe if I'd have used 'R' for Race, I'd have gotten some grip! Worked last year!!!! 12.6 @ 105 FTW!!!
:laugh:
You have competion from the other website Rich. It was a black MUSTANG! We have proof! :flamer:
Blown3.8
11-10-2008, 09:02 AM
maybe someone has it on video-the run was at 3:40pm
I'm pretty sure I have the run on video. I clearly remember the time board showing some funny numbers.
I'll play with all the videos tonite and get them posted tomorrow.
Good seeing everyone again and can't wait till next year.:burnout:
FordNut
11-10-2008, 09:22 AM
Today, John Nero, JJ Mills and myself all made personals best today here at Atlanta Drag Way at the SSHS8 event.
JOHN NERO: 11.7 ET @ 115 MPH
JJ MILLS: na car, 14.18 ET @ 98.3 MPH
SIC MERC (me): 10.40 ET @ 135 MPH.....
What a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom,
NHRA rules require a CAGE at 135...
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 09:35 AM
Tom,
NHRA rules require a CAGE at 135...
I do not believe it is required for a full frame, four door with unaltered fire wall according to the tech I spoke with at Atlanta. I hope you are wrong Brian.
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 09:37 AM
Watching Tom's run from right behind him in staging lane was a true privilege. It was like watching history being made!!! That car just kept pulling. It held the 'squat' all the way down the track!
I ran a 12.9 - not great. Street tires had a real hard time gripping. However, I ran a personal best MPH of 108.9 after slipping on the line, getting out and back in again. I was pleased. The car has a low 12 in her for sure.
Great day. Great co-marauder-y.
Can't wait to do it again at 9!
Rich, have your daugher post my video if you would please on StreetFire.net. Here is what is there now. I am trying to get as many copies as I can of the event.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/SSHS8-Shoot-Out-Atlanta-M_197998.htm
When does the chute rule apply Tom?
John Nero
11-10-2008, 09:47 AM
I'm pretty sure I have the run on video. I clearly remember the time board showing some funny numbers.
I'll play with all the videos tonite and get them posted tomorrow.
Good seeing everyone again and can't wait till next year.:burnout:
that would be great let me know where you post it thank you
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 09:56 AM
When does the chute rule apply Tom?
I think at 9.99:dunno: and way out of my league.......for now;). My Baer brakes worked great, good thing though, 135 MPH was a rush :D
Glenn
11-10-2008, 10:18 AM
Tom:
I posted your 10.4 run on Streetfire last night. I will post it on .net tonight. GREAT RUN!
Glenn :burnout:
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 10:22 AM
Tom:
I posted your 10.4 run on Streetfire last night. I will post it on .net tonight. GREAT RUN!
Glenn :burnout:
Is yours the one with the blue box Glenn? FYI my car is an 04....Other than that a great video. Thanks brother...:D
This one? http://videos.streetfire.net/video/SSHS8-Shoot-Out-Atlanta-M_197998.htm
FordNut
11-10-2008, 11:27 AM
When does the chute rule apply Tom?
I think at 9.99:dunno: and way out of my league.......for now;). My Baer brakes worked great, good thing though, 135 MPH was a rush :D
Or at 150 mph trap speed, any ET.
FordNut
11-10-2008, 11:31 AM
I do not believe it is required for a full frame, four door with unaltered fire wall according to the tech I spoke with at Atlanta. I hope you are wrong Brian.
From NHRA's FAQ tech questions:
If the floor and/or firewall has been modified, then a full roll cage is required beginning at a 10.99 e.t. A full roll cage is required in any vehicle running 9.99 seconds or quicker, and any vehicle running 135 mph or faster (regardless of e.t.). The roll cage must be constructed of minimum 1 5/8 o.d.x .118 mild steel tubing, or 1 5/8 x .083 chrome moly tubing, and must conform to the following diagram:
BISHOPSS95
11-10-2008, 12:54 PM
From NHRA's FAQ tech questions:
If the floor and/or firewall has been modified, then a full roll cage is required beginning at a 10.99 e.t. A full roll cage is required in any vehicle running 9.99 seconds or quicker, and any vehicle running 135 mph or faster (regardless of e.t.). The roll cage must be constructed of minimum 1 5/8 o.d.x .118 mild steel tubing, or 1 5/8 x .083 chrome moly tubing, and must conform to the following diagram:
Man those overhead cams give a lot of top end.
More than once the Impala/Mopar would have the Merc off the line only to be run down in the end.
TooManyFords
11-10-2008, 12:55 PM
I do not believe it is required for a full frame, four door with unaltered fire wall according to the tech I spoke with at Atlanta. I hope you are wrong Brian.
Nope, 135 regardless...
http://www.nhra.com/contacts/tech_faq.html
(I see Brian treed me above!)
Blackmobile
11-10-2008, 01:31 PM
Maybe if I'd have used 'R' for Race, I'd have gotten some grip! Worked last year!!!! 12.6 @ 105 FTW!!!
:laugh:
Hey Rich, Is ther something you're not tellin....I herd on the Chevy board a trooper chased you down last weekend? :eek:
Hey Rich, Is ther something you're not tellin....I herd on the Chevy board a trooper chased you down last weekend? :eek:
Now this is NEWS! :rolleyes:
Blackmobile
11-10-2008, 01:36 PM
http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=211411&highlight=sshs8&page=2
Post #18
Very interesting Ed! Amazing he is not bragging about it!
I started a thread for him Ed!
Glenn
11-10-2008, 03:52 PM
Tom:
Glad you liked the video. Chris my son took it.
Glenn :burnout:
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 04:55 PM
Nope, 135 regardless...
http://www.nhra.com/contacts/tech_faq.html
(I see Brian treed me above!)
Guess I'll have to slow her down in MPH and lower the ET.........
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 04:56 PM
Tom:
Glad you liked the video. Chris my son took it.
Glenn :burnout:
Tell him thanks for me Glenn.....Came out awesome...
Blackmobile
11-10-2008, 06:23 PM
Guess I'll have to slow her down in MPH and lower the ET.........
Just Rich your Fuel mixture up a tad and that should bring your speed down a hair.
MarauderTJA
11-10-2008, 06:35 PM
Just Rich your Fuel mixture up a tad and that should bring your speed down a hair.
Yeah right, like I am going to really slow down:shake:...
Glenn
11-10-2008, 07:33 PM
Tom:
Here is your 10.4 run - awesome!!!
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/SSHS8-Shoot-Out-Atlanta-M_197998.htm
Glenn :burnout:
Raudermaster
11-10-2008, 08:23 PM
Wow awesome time and great run Tom. Bring it up to the Cape this summer! ;) All you other guys did fantastic too. Brian that's crazy, almost 5k and still pulled off a mid 11 1/4!
magindat
11-11-2008, 02:21 PM
Hey Rich, Is ther something you're not tellin....I herd on the Chevy board a trooper chased you down last weekend? :eek:
Now this is NEWS! :rolleyes:
http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=211411&highlight=sshs8&page=2
Post #18
Very interesting Ed! Amazing he is not bragging about it!
I started a thread for him Ed!
Good GAWD news travels fast!!!!
Yep they got me, and I ain't braggin cuz to tell the WHOLE story would be an admission of GUILT!!!!!
They (yes it took 2!) chased me down at at least 120+ to issue me a ticket for WINDOW TINT!!!
If they were payin attention they coulda had a LOT more... that kdcm96ss was right - haulin azzzzz, they were!
And where is this thread?! As soon as I can find a way to tell it without incriminating myself, I WILL!!!!
Thats funny Rich! It was all over the window tint! Thats what they do here in Michigan as the excuse to stop you. They gave one of my employees a tint ticket in a parking lot while she was eating lunch!
MarauderTJA
11-11-2008, 02:25 PM
Good GAWD news travels fast!!!!
Yep they got me, and I ain't braggin cuz to tell the WHOLE story would be an admission of GUILT!!!!!
They (yes it took 2!) chased me down at at least 120+ to issue me a ticket for WINDOW TINT!!!
If they were payin attention they coulda had a LOT more... that kdcm96ss was right - haulin azzzzz, they were!
And where is this thread?! As soon as I can find a way to tell it without incriminating myself, I WILL!!!!
How can they write you a ticket for window tint in Georgia for a Florida registered car??
Tom you have to abide by the local laws! Remember when in Rome.....
magindat
11-11-2008, 03:03 PM
How can they write you a ticket for window tint in Georgia for a Florida registered car??
Tom you have to abide by the local laws! Remember when in Rome.....
And besides, when he said "I stopped you for your tint.." I said 'REALLY?!" :D
So I :wflag:.... because I was :burnout:!
magindat
11-11-2008, 06:49 PM
http://www.sunshinestatemarauders.net/events/sshs8
MarauderTJA
11-11-2008, 07:05 PM
And besides, when he said "I stopped you for your tint.." I said 'REALLY?!" :D
So I :wflag:.... because I was :burnout:!
If you caravaned back with us there would not have been a problem. You should have dropped my name, I conduct training for GSP.....
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