For those considering racing at SCR8: PLEASE READ

[Chevy454]

Just a quick note to those of you racing, and those of you *thinking* of racing, at SCR8...some rough guidelines, but PLEASE speak up if you have any questions or suggestions...

* helmet (must have for cars 13.99 or quicker, but a good idea for EVERYONE...13.99 is tougher than it sounds, so you can still have a LOT of fun without needing a helmet, and if you do start going below 13.99, we could probably find a helmet to lend ya!)
* catch can (we can zip-tie a can for a temporary fix if needed, or you can grab a piece of long rubber hose and route it to your washer bottle)
* dual throttle return springs (easy and cheap to get at parts store)
* make sure your battery is secure
* all wheel studs must be present and lugnuts tight (don't laugh, I've seen it happen)
* no open toed shoes (no sandals), must have long pants (no shorts), minimum short sleeve shirt (no tank tops or cutoff shirts)
* must have working seatbelts
* no passengers quicker than 13.99

[CamarosRus]

Rob, Could you please explain WHO will be allowed to race on Friday(and who will NOT)
......with respect to those NOT entered in the SuperCar Reunion, but participating in the outdoor show, etc, etc.......

Chuck

[Born30YrsLate]

Doesn't Mr. Belair62 wear a helmet even when he's not racing?... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DarrenX33]

I have mine ready.
http://www.jimflorentine.com/art/special_ed.jpg

[Xplantdad]

Special Ed is so cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[SmallHurst]

I know of a couple of cars coming from KC way! Counting the days! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[LVCamaro]

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Doesn't Mr. Belair62 wear a helmet even when he's not racing?... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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too little too late for Belair...the damage is already done. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif

[Belair62]

LV...stop by...I have lunch waiting for you !

[LVCamaro]

I warned you about getting hurt using 6" lifts.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Xplantdad]

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I warned you about getting hurt using 6" lifts.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[sYc]

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Rob, Could you please explain WHO will be allowed to race on Friday(and who will NOT)
......with respect to those NOT entered in the SuperCar Reunion, but participating in the outdoor show, etc, etc.......

Chuck

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Basically the racing portion of the reunion is reserved for the supercars. This will be the only time most owners of these rare cars will chance a pass down the 1/4 mile, so we want to do our best to provide a safe and friendly enviroment in hopes a large number of supercars will participate.

In the past several club members have made passes in non-supercars, which has not created a problem. In fact, got to see some pretty cool cars go down the track. We encourage everyone to make the trek to the track on Friday in their musclecar, even if just to show and spectate.

[Steven J]

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Basically the racing portion of the reunion is reserved for the supercars. This will be the only time most owners of these rare cars will chance a pass down the 1/4 mile, so we want to do our best to provide a safe and friendly enviroment in hopes a large number of supercars will participate.

In the past several club members have made passes in non-supercars, which has not created a problem. In fact, got to see some pretty cool cars go down the track. We encourage everyone to make the trek to the track on Friday in their musclecar, even if just to show and spectate.

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So, non-supercars will be unable to race ?

[Xplantdad]

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Basically the racing portion of the reunion is reserved for the supercars. This will be the only time most owners of these rare cars will chance a pass down the 1/4 mile, so we want to do our best to provide a safe and friendly enviroment in hopes a large number of supercars will participate.

In the past several club members have made passes in non-supercars, which has not created a problem. In fact, got to see some pretty cool cars go down the track. We encourage everyone to make the trek to the track on Friday in their musclecar, even if just to show and spectate.

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So, non-supercars will be unable to race ?

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Well...there goes my match race with Charley! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[camarojoe]

My guess would be that non-supercars will have a chance to make a pass or 2, but if 500 non-supercars show up to race, the supercars will have preference, as it IS the Supercar Reunion... Rob could probably clear this up, but I have never really seen any problems with non-supercars "taking over" the race portion of the show... now those Deuces on the other hand.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[69sixpackbee]

I was suprised to see that non super cars will not be allowed to make runs this year I thought last year was quite a break through , In fact I was hoping to match race my daughter, my 68 RT verus her 69 Road Runner that I brought over last year, I guess if we cannot we can at least come and watch. She'd just dust the old man off anyway....

[sYc]

Larry, guess I did not explain myself well. Sorry. As in the past, non-supercars will be allowed to run, especially vintage iron such as yours. We want all club members to bring their muslcecar and participate, we are just trying to avoid Friday turning into an open track day for every race car in the greater St. Louis area. As Camarojoe said, the supercars will get preference (such as the Deuce shootout), but with 7-8 hours of track time available, should be more then enough for everyone. Will, maybe not Shor, Dru and Pete. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Chevy454]

I re-read that first post, and it did read a little funky...Larry, and Steven, and Bruce, and the rest of you knuckleheads come on out Friday! That's the way it was in the past, and I don't foresee it being any different in the future! I know Rusty and some of the other Pure Stock guys are planning on being there as well, so there should be enough racing (and BS'ing! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif) for EVERYONE!

We just have to be careful so we don't have every drag car in the tri-state area show up looking for a cheap test'n'tune and you sYc members and extended family/friends get slighted on track time...
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Xplantdad]

I was just kidding about match racing the rental...plus I'm sure I'll be quite busy taking pics throughout the day...Ahh...nothing like Octane Booster and racing fuel the fist thing in the morning...nothing better! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Besides...I'll leave the track to the cool cars http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[rsatz28]

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but with 7-8 hours of track time available, should be more then enough for everyone. Well, maybe not Dru and Pete. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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Who are these two members?

[SmallHurst]

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Ahh...nothing like Octane Booster and racing fuel the fist thing in the morning...nothing better! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Besides...I'll leave the track to the cool cars http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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Octane Booster??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif I know for certain that I am using the real stuff! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif I agree, that smell first thing in the morning really gets you going! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Chevy454]

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Who are these two members?

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Who are they? They are the people tire makers LOVE to HATE! Think Yenko Camaros, smoke, rpm's, hot-lapping, and pure unadulterated PUNISHMENT for drag radials! Those 2 are a show by themselves... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[rsatz28]

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Who are these two members?

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Who are they? They are the people tire makers LOVE to HATE! Think Yenko Camaros, smoke, rpm's, hot-lapping, and pure unadulterated PUNISHMENT for drag radials! Those 2 are a show by themselves... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Are they from the Chicago area?

[hvychev]

I can't wait to go up against some of you pansies! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif(except pete, rob, shor and the rest of you guys that are actually racers.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif)

[Kim_Howie]

Looks like you will be racing by your self. I don't know of any PANSIES that race. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

I'll try ya Frank.
DAS,(Dependable Auto Shippers Inc.) will pick up my Chevelle here early Thursday Morning.
Hold on...Belair62 is phoning me...OOPS..never mind. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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I can't wait to go up against some of you pansies! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif(except pete, rob, shor and the rest of you guys that are actually racers.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif)

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I watched my tape from SCR7 last night again, you got me by about a tenth and half last year in the third round - not a whole lot there http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif This year I'm gonna have to do some tuning, maybe hire Casey to drive my beige bomber http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You better watch out for TomK and that auto deuce http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[hvychev]

Hey what tape? I don't have one! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I had Erik Barr tape the runs with my personal video camera http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I have Phil's citrus deuce run, Hasset's orange deuce run, Swezey's Harrell Camaro run, Charlies, SuperSnake run, Tom's funny car runs, a 'few' of Shor's, Gerling's, and Albert's. Also, have all the cars coming into the convention center - priceless video http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[camarojoe]

And you thought the Barr boys were on YOUR side... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hvychev]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

I took some video last year and got the great burnout that Dru and Pete did in unison last year...I'll have to see if I can post it... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1970Ls6]

A photo of pete g.
pete g burnout (http://www.yenko.net/reunion/SCR7994.JPG) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Chevy454]

Atta boy...now go tune on the Nomad! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[camarojoe]

Do any of you guys remember the video Mark Hassett Jr. made last year and posted shortly after returning from Collinsville? It was very cool with some great racing footage... I have it saved on my hard drive but I'm not sure if i know how to link it... Anyone else here save that?

[sYc]

Speaking of videos, during SCR8 we will have a moniter set up showing a short (app. 30 minutes) of footage from SCR7. The long (2 hour) version will be on sale at SCR8 on DVD.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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Speaking of videos, during SCR8 we will have a moniter set up showing a short (app. 30 minutes) of footage from SCR7. The long (2 hour) version will be on sale at SCR8 on DVD.

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Nice http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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You better watch out for TomK and that auto deuce

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From what I hear, and the time slips I hear about, EVERYONE had better fear the Tommy K Auto Deuce.

Although..........., judging from the looooooooong, sustained smoky burnouts Schonye was doing Saturday afternoon in a certain Gobi Biege Deuce, Tommy MIGHT have some competition. Good Lord Kenny, I had NO IDEA an LT-1 could maintain 7800 RPM Banzai passes for 20 minutes and survive! That's one helluva car Marlin! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

(at least.... it WAS! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif)

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Tommy K just had that a/t deuce supertuned, I think we are all out of the running - even those Iowa boys with their headers http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Xplantdad]

Marlin,

It should be a great show...I can't wait. Is it Labor Day weekend yet? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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I think we are all out of the running - even those Iowa boys with their headers

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You might wanna check out their fuel too. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif I hear they might be runnin' some kinda Corn Juice............ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

Here you go... Hassett Video (http://www.hassettroofing.com/media/movies/Reunion04.wmv)

[sYc]

And according to Mark, they have fixed the ignition problem, so ought to really be hauling A$$ at SCR8. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

FWIW:

If you would really like to pull the best out of yourself and your car on the drag strip, start up a grudge match against someone http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I have analyzed the data from the 1/4 mile runs on my car, 20 in all - including the 3 with the old cam. My best data is from the Yenko Deuce Shootout between Frank and myself!

My best reaction time was in Round 1 of elim's against Frankie: .084 (Frankie had a .008 light in Round 3!).

My best 60' ever was in Round 2 against Frankie: 2.290 (Frankie had a 2.277 in Round 2!)

My best 330', 1/8, 1000' were also in Round 2 vs. Frankie.

My best 1/4 ET was in Round 2 vs. Frankie with a 14.537, (Frankies was also in round 2 with a 14.255), and MPH was in Round 1 vs. Frankie with a 97.05mph (Frankie had a 98.72 in round 2).

So, if you are willing to put some pressure on yourself, you might be surprised with your next timeslip - regardless as to who got the win light http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[camarojoe]

Just curious... what kind of RPMs are you turning at 97mph with an E7014 and a 4:10 gear?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I don't recall the exact rpm, but it was around 5500 to 5800 - not as high as you might think! COPOPete says that the magical rpm for this combo is 6000, but I seem to have an itchy shifter-hand and always seem to hit it too early..... just more excuses from the loser http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[camarojoe]

Mine feels like its turning that many RPMs at 40 mph... although the tach proves otherwise... To drive it on the highway it feels like it should have about 2 more gears...always looking for that 5th gear thats not there! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Belair62]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Have you ever gotten brain failure and actually made that 5th shift !!!!

[camarojoe]

No one was with me at the time, so i will say no, not me, never... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Belair62]

I did it last week...it didn't work ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[69sixpackbee]

Tom
Thanks for clearing this up, I have been off work since I posted till tonight and just got to check it out, we will be there , again thank you.

[sYc]

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Tom
Thanks for clearing this up, I have been off work since I posted till tonight and just got to check it out, we will be there , again thank you.

[/ QUOTE ]Cool... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif


<font color="red"> I was hoping to match race my daughter, my 68 RT verus her 69 Road Runner </font> Now get out there and start practicing, as we got to show them young'uns how its done. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Supercars:
1966 Yenko "Stinger" Corvair - Mo Wiggs
1967 Gibb Camaro - Ken Boje - racing
1968 Baldwin-Motion Camaro - Mark Hassett - racing
1968 Gibb Nova - Annie Hartweg - racing
1968 Gibb Nova - Helen & Nancy Gibb
1968 Harrell Chevelle - Steve Sandlin
1968 Gibb/Harrell Nova - Tommy K - racing
1968 Gibb/Harrell Nova - Ray Morrison
1968 Harrell Camaro funny car - Tom Clary - racing
1969 Harrell Camaro - John Nielson

1969 COPO Camaro - Steve Bimbi - racing
1969 COPO Camaro - Peter Simpson - racing
1969 COPO Camaro - Caleb Arone - <font color="red">racing </font>
1969 COPO Camaro - Fran Robert
1969 COPO Camaro RS - Steve Sandlin
1969 COPO Camaro - David Whitfield
1969 ZL-1 Camaro - Barry Burstein
1969 ZL-1 Camaro - Jeff Murphy
1969 Yenko Nova - Rob Clary - racing
1969 Dana Nova - Joe Swezey

This is GREAT! Sign me up! I want to be the first to get thumped by the the youngest sYc member! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[sYc]

Dennis, Judging by the looks (and sound) of his car, Caleb could thump a lot of us. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[sYc]

Need to add Don Stowers and his Yenko Camaro, Ken Barnhart and his ZL-1 Camaro (racing with a fresh Yenko engine), and another ZL-1 Camaro with very low miles. Mike Guarise with a Yenko Chevelle and ?.

[69sixpackbee]

I have to keep fixing her car , she breaks it everywhere we go, so most of my practice time is spent wrenching on her car. I let her drive the R/T and she broke the darn window crank off it...How do you do that? Anyway I'll sure give it my best effort!!!

[SmallHurst]

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I let her drive the R/T and she broke the darn window crank off it...How do you do that?

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Its a Mopar, right?! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[69sixpackbee]

true it is a Mopar, which makes it all the more puzzling how anything could possibly break!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif