COPO Pete Runs 11.96 at Gateway!

[Seattle Sam]

There were a lot of spectacular passes made at the Supercar Reunion today at Gateway, including a huge wheelstand from Ken Barnhardt's car, but the best for me was seeing COPO Pete make not one, but TWO 11.96 passes today following a 12 flat. Here are some pics of his first 11.96..

[JChlupsa]

Way to go Pete, Congrats on the times and great to see you again.

[JLerum]

Congrads Pete! I see that the run came with a half tenth slower 60 foot than your best. Looks to me that you might get in the 80's yet. Any report on a silver L-88 Corvette? I'm just wondering if Jim Johnson make the trip and laid down some ets? I wanted to make the event as a spectator but just got home yesterday.

[Seattle Sam]

Jim was here with the silver vette, not sure of his exact times but he was definitely running low to mid 11's. There was also a cool '63 409 with aluminum fenders and dual Carters, running low 12's and maybe one high eleven.
-Sam

[427TJ]

Too bad there isn't sound to go with the photos. VERY



BTW, I just read in the new Hot Rod that someone went 10.99 on belted tires with a stock (appearing) '68-'69 427 Corvette. Holy shneikies!

[JLerum]

The Canadians again are holding up the Bowtie banner when it comes to the PSMCDRs. CHEERS to that!!!!!!

Jim

[JLerum]

The Blue FAST Corvette just had posted on the YEARONE board a 10.76 at 130mph this evening. It's the same car that is in the inside cover of MuscleCar Enth.

JIM

[Z28DZ]

Great run from Mr. Simpson's 9561!! Did you happen to get a pic of Mr. Barnhart's "wheels up" launch?

[1970Ls6]

Congratulations Pete! do I sense an all Canadian top 2 at the pure stocks?

[Chevy454]