FAST/Factory Stock @ Martin, MI = June 22-23, 2007

[Chevy454]

Don't forget next weekend, at US131 in Martin, MI, the Year One FAST Eaton Spring Nationals!

Loads of Factory Stock cars, as well as the ultra trick Stock Appearing/FAST cars, all doing their thing down the 1/4 mile! Me and Johnny Kat are planning to be there, as is JJ and COPO Pete and the gang, as well as Jim Lerum and some others from the site. Always a great time, and a first class facility & event.

Here's an up to date list of entries: Martin entries (http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=130037)

[1970Ls6]

Dad and I and some friends will be there to spectate.

[retengw31]

Add Rusty Small and his gorgeous 69 Hurst to the list. How does anyone get a business trip halfway across the country and get the company to cover the travel expenses?

This oughta be a great event again. My L69 car isn't going to make it yet, so the W31 will be "unretired" and put back into action for this and York.

[Chevy454]

Heading out to Martin here directly...any of y'all in the area should really stop by and check us out! Martin is probably just a couple hours from you Chi-town folks...

[bad1racing]

The cars should be running fast as the weather is supposed to be 79-80degrees and low humidity. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Hoping to go down saturday.I will stop in and say hello if I get there.I can be a Michigan contingent photographer again if I go down.Being that Bruce can't show up again http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif.
Kendall

[Xplantdad]

How do you know....? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif


Nope..just kidding. Take lots of pics Kendall! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bad1racing]

Should be fast times right now as Kalamazoo is at 71degrees.Lots of this happening http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gifSaturday cannot come soon enough. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Wife says it's a go,so see ya there.
Kendall

[bad1racing]

Just about ready to go out the door.Have to get fresh batteries for the camera.Still nice and cool low 60's right now.Pictures to follow.
Kendall

[bad1racing]

Picutres loading as we speak.My oldest daughter and I stood and talked with Rob (Chevy454)and Johnnycat for a while.Thanks for the shade in the trailer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif.
Traction was very minimal for everyone.Tiptoe out about 20ft. then get after it.Rob's practice run when we got there was 12.11sec same as Stanton last year.
Pictures are in no order.As usual all very nice cars.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags001.jpg
I think this is Rusty Smalls car.Sorry if I'm wrong.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags002.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags003.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags004.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags005.jpg
More coming as the bucket gets loaded.
Kendall

[bad1racing]

A couple more pictures.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags006.jpg
This car had a interesting sticker or badge on it.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags007.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags008.jpg
More coming be patient.As I told Rob dial-up sucks!!!
Kendall

[bad1racing]

More.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags009.jpg
72-3 Trans-Am SD455
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags010.jpg
350 H.O. Firebird
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags011.jpg
More...
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags012.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags013.jpg
1968 396 4-spd Nova.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags014.jpg

[bad1racing]

The license plate on this Vette said "SAYBYBY".
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags015.jpg

[bad1racing]

Three Mopar's and I have to give up the computer as I've tied it up for 4hrs.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags016.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags017.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags018.jpg
Thats half of the pictures.I'll download the rest tonight and tomorrow.More Mopar's and racing pictures.
Kendall http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[71-LS6]

Saturday's weather turned out really good. Some very nice timeslips were handed out.

[Xplantdad]

That looks like a Formula SD455....cool! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Thanks for taking the time Kendall...it's much easier with hi-speed internet though...We appreciate the effort! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bad1racing]

Bruce,You are correct.Formula not T/A.
Mopar stuff.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags019.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags020.jpg
This was the decal on the door.Wayne State University Research car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif.What a class to have.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags021.jpg
This car was BAD A$$.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags022.jpg
more.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags023.jpg
More loading.We now pause for station identification.LOL!!
Kendall

[bad1racing]

Now for some racing shots.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags026.jpg
Rob against a Judge.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags027.jpg
Not to bad of a result considering traction was minimal.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags028.jpg
More.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags029.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags030.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags031.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags032.jpg
More coming.
Kendall

[bad1racing]

Tah-Dah,The pictures are all uploaded.
67 Yenko vs 57 Ford.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags033.jpg
Yenko time.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags034.jpg
more...
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags035.jpg
This 57 283 dual 4bbl Corvette gave this Mopar fits.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags036.jpg
Rob's second run.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags037.jpg
Better time still spun the tires off of the line.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags038.jpg
LT1 Corvette.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags039.jpg
Runs pretty hard.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags040.jpg
Opps how did this slip in there?Couldn't resist.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/bad1racing/MartinFASTDrags041.jpg
Well thats all folks.hope you enjoy the pics.
Being a rookie junior photographer I did OK.
Kendall

[Chevy454]

Hey Kendall! Was great talking to you and your daughter [forgive me, I've forgotten her name! Need some sleeeeeeep...!]

Anyway, track was horrible Friday...I unloaded the car and babied the car down the track just to get it warm and went a 12.35 @ 115+...was downhill from there as the track heated up. Slickest I've *ever* been on, and I've ran in some holes in the wall...I'm talking wagging the tail at 1/8 mile mark or so! It was so bad, a big tired Vega barrell rolled down the track at the beginning of the Friday night program, and then a back-halfed original paint/vinyl top Z went across the track and hit the opposite wall head on past half track...myself, Kat, and Spetzman were standing right where it hit, and we were the first ones over the wall...Kat opened the door and the guy was acting like he couldn't breath. Guy walked away, but ruined every piece on the car, and we had to load the car with a jack and a set of go-jacks.

Anyway, the track crew worked the track a LOT better Saturday, but it still went away in a hurry...I ran a 12.11 @ 117+ right off the trailer, but was downhill from there. Went some more 12.1xs, and ran over 117 all day (high of 117.78!), but 60' times were horrendous. I thought I had a handle on the chassis last season, but now I'm just scratching my head...gonna have to get to Memphis and see where I'm at.

As always, was good to see everyone again...I'll try and post some more #s & details later...

[VintageMusclecar]

Rob;

Sounds like its time to update your signature. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Eric

[Xplantdad]

Thanks for all of the hard work Kendall...ALL of the pics were awesome! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[SmallHurst]

I had a great time but, I was chasing my tail the entire weekend. The track, as stated was CRAP on Friday and the air was very bad. Most everyone was down 2-3 mph.

I managed to meet some new friends and had the toughest shootout race that I have ever had. I had to pull a great light for my second race against Bruno's friend "the Sandman" and his '69 rally green SS Camaro 396 pictured above. I managed to run a best of 13.51 at 101.7 for the weekend. I also managed to get the new tires to hook and I got my first sub 2.0 60'.

Bad1--nice pics!

[Chevy454]

Here's the Factory Stock qualifying order:

#1 Bob Karakashian 11.83 at 120 - 1970 Hemi CUda
#2 Jimmy Johnson 11.88 at 120 - 1969 L88 427 Vette
#3 Rob Clary 12.35 at 115 - 1969 Yenko Camaro 427
#4 Paul Petcou 12.37 at 111 - 1969 1/2 SUper Bee 440/6
#5 Jim Spetzman 12.40 at 109 - 1969-1/2 Super Bee 440/6
#6 Ken Reibel 12.41 at 115 - 1967 Vette 427
#7 Mark Weymouth 12.50 at 111 - Pontiac GTO
#8 Tim Clary 12.51 at 112 - 1970 LS6 Chevelle

JJ ended up winning the Quick 8 shootout, running an 11.70 to Bob K's 11.8x...I got tree'd & then spun bad...still went a 12.37 @ 117, but couldn't run down the Goat.

[Chevy454]

FAST/Stock Appearing quick 8 qualifying order...our own "Big Dog" had 2 cars in the quick 8, but had to back out of the 'Vette and let his brother Scott fly by in the Camaro in their match up...Scott ended up winning the whole shootin' match!

#1 Dave Dudek 11.13 at 128 mph - 1969 Hemi Road Runner
#2 Scott Pennington 11.25 at 125 mph - 1969 ZL1 Camaro
#3 Terry Pennington 11.27 at 125 mph - 1969 L88 Vette
#4 Greg Gessler 11.44 at 122 mph - 1972 Buick GS Stage 1
#5 Donny Giannone 11.56 at 120 mph - 1966 Chevelle 396
#6 Ken Veit 11.57 at 120 mph - 1969 Camaro 427
#7 Ralph Barbagello 11.64 at 120 mph - 1970 Hemi Road Runner
#8 Ed Cook 1969-1/2 11.73 at 120 mph - 440/6 Road Runner

[71-LS6]

Rob, after I was done whining to you about the track, I had 2 runs of 128+ & then knocked down an 11.49 in the FAST consolation ladder, maybe I was jumping to conclusions. You're right about the greasy track on Friday though, I was still getting some serious wheelspin down near the lights.

[JLerum]

Congratulations to Rob Clary setting his all time mph at 117+. The yellow submarine is blistering down the track.

Jim Lerum

[Mr70]

I really wanted to attend this event.
Congrats to Rob,& Tim (no relation) w/a 12.51 as well.
Thanks for the updates & pix.
Next year. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[1970Ls6]

Dad and I both had a good time. I ended up racing instead of spectating and had a best of a 15.01, and again as stated above, friday the track would not hook and i could not get better than a 2.34 sixty foot. Saterday was better and I ended up winning my shootout. Thanks again to Rob and Johnny Kat for helping "Plug" the check valve on the power brakes. Congradulations to Eric Simpson who also won his shoot out, and to everybody who won or had personal bests. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Reid

[Mr70]

You raced him right Dave.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Chevy454]

Some pictures and video from the event can be found here: http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=131776

Seems I was probably the only one from the site that choked down and lost their shootout... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[JLerum]

Here is the website for the Pure Stock results of the Martin race.

http://www.fastraces.org/members/fastrac...ac!OpenDocument (http://www.fastraces.org/members/fastraces/fastraces.nsf/822dcaaaa26c6da985256dd80023623d/0fdb00cba5aeef9e8525730d005177ac!OpenDocument)

Jim