Island Racers...
09-26-2004, 07:14 PM
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yea, they are pretty hard. they almost got me for not having a metal firewall behind the rear seat (my car is a notchback, so it is sealed except for 2 8inch holes)small track (short slowdown area) but i got 3 trial runs in 25 minutes! ran a best 12.8 at 107 with a 1.824 60 foot time (this is on 235/60/15 triummph sr radials! )
09-26-2004, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by B3Cuda
I think it is good, some of the cars you see you really have to wonder.
But some of the things they've picked on my car for it the past have been kinda silly. I was thinking about racing at Island next season, but I will have to make some changes to my car before hand.
09-27-2004, 06:29 AM
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Are you guys talking about Island, in Great meadows,nj? Last time I was there(3 weeks ago) I didn't even have to open my hood. Island has the esiest tech around I thought. Although first time I was there they went over the car with a fine tooth comb. Must be a newbee thing.
09-27-2004, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by onehellofadart
Mikel, why are you thinking of switching tracks next year?
First, I wasn't able to compete very much with the Heavy racers at Englishtown... Those guys are really good, much better than I am. From what I hear, the competition at Island isn't as fierce.
Next, Island races on Saturdays instead of Sundays.
Last, Island has a "split" points season. If you finish in the top few positions in the first half, you've made the finals.
09-27-2004, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by onehellofadart
Good reasons. I find the people alot nicer, more comraderie,(don't know if I spelled that right). Its just a nicer day there. Just a hell of alot of mountains to climb to get there.
I was hoping to get these at least once this season, but it doesn't look like that's gonna happen. I think that the next time I'm going out will probably be Atco in the beginning of November. Then that's it for this year.
09-27-2004, 09:19 PM
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I didnt think they were really hard on Rory. Just told him he should have a driveshaft loop. firewall behind his cell and a second return spring on the carb.
The track is funny. Its in the middle of a farm. It doesnt look like much has changed since the 60's. However there was way to amny Vegas their
Although I did find this nice 68 Barracuda.
The track is funny. Its in the middle of a farm. It doesnt look like much has changed since the 60's. However there was way to amny Vegas their
Although I did find this nice 68 Barracuda.
09-27-2004, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by fastbackcuda
I didnt think they were really hard on Rory. Just told him he should have a driveshaft loop. firewall behind his cell and a second return spring on the carb.
My neighbor's car is capable of running 9's (in good air), maybe that's why they gave him such a hard time...?
09-28-2004, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mikelbeck
Next, Island races on Saturdays instead of Sundays.
Last, Island has a "split" points season. If you finish in the top few positions in the first half, you've made the finals.
Last, Island has a "split" points season. If you finish in the top few positions in the first half, you've made the finals.
Mikel, since we're neighbors, how does the commute compare between the 2 tracks, I would prefer racing on Saturdays.
How exactly does the split season work?
09-28-2004, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 82GT
Originally Posted by mikelbeck
Next, Island races on Saturdays instead of Sundays.
Last, Island has a "split" points season. If you finish in the top few positions in the first half, you've made the finals.
Last, Island has a "split" points season. If you finish in the top few positions in the first half, you've made the finals.
How exactly does the split season work?
As for the split season, I'm assuming that the top few from the first half and the top few from the second half are automatically in the finals. But I'm not positive.
Is there anybody here who knows for sure?
Where on LI are you?
09-28-2004, 12:15 PM
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I've never had any problems with tech at island but that is probably because of the three times i was there twice was with a almost stock car, and the other was with a sportbike.
Island is alot nicer of a place to race than etown. When you sit in the lanes of etown by yourself you usually sit there the whole time talking to yourself, but every time i've been to island i had people walking up to me starting conversations. At etown the motorcycle drag racers act like their $hit don't stink, but at island the motorcycle guys (at least the one's i've met) treat you as if you're a regular.
Besides that at island you can sit in the lanes and somewhat see some of the racing, but at etown all you have to look at is the back side of the grand stands. It doesn't help much that you spend almost the whole time at etown in the lanes, while at island you get a crapload of runs. (or at least you used to, i haven't been there in two years)
Island is alot nicer of a place to race than etown. When you sit in the lanes of etown by yourself you usually sit there the whole time talking to yourself, but every time i've been to island i had people walking up to me starting conversations. At etown the motorcycle drag racers act like their $hit don't stink, but at island the motorcycle guys (at least the one's i've met) treat you as if you're a regular.
Besides that at island you can sit in the lanes and somewhat see some of the racing, but at etown all you have to look at is the back side of the grand stands. It doesn't help much that you spend almost the whole time at etown in the lanes, while at island you get a crapload of runs. (or at least you used to, i haven't been there in two years)
09-29-2004, 04:01 PM
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I know that car. It's owned by a guy named Cris Kulp. He's got 340 emblems on it but it's a 440. He usually runs 10.8 at 123 mph. At the tree, he's pure evil, usually cutting no worse than an .030 ! I ran against him in the 2nd round of the $10,000 Footbrake Race this year at Island. I cut an .025 light to his .012 He got me at the tree. He's a real nice guy.....except at the tree.
09-29-2004, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sickt7cuda
I know that car. It's owned by a guy named Cris Kulp. He's got 340 emblems on it but it's a 440. He usually runs 10.8 at 123 mph. At the tree, he's pure evil, usually cutting no worse than an .030 ! I ran against him in the 2nd round of the $10,000 Footbrake Race this year at Island. I cut an .025 light to his .012 He got me at the tree. He's a real nice guy.....except at the tree.
09-29-2004, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fastbackcuda
Mikel 1 page back I posted a pick of a blue Barracuda.
I talked with him a few times. Seemed like a nice guy. I saw him click off a 10.76. He said the 440 has pretty stock 906s on it. Just gasket matched.
I talked with him a few times. Seemed like a nice guy. I saw him click off a 10.76. He said the 440 has pretty stock 906s on it. Just gasket matched.
Sorry, I'm a little dense today.
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