By running out he means break-out. That is if you run faster than your dial-in. If you dial in at 18.00 and run 17.99 you broke out and lost. That is, unless your opponent broke out also, and then whoever ran to fast by the least amount wins.

Rick

You pretty much have it covered!

The words are "break out" not runout. That means you ran an ET that was faster (smaller number in seconds) than your dial in.

Usually you do not go directly back to the lanes for the next round if you win, but go back to pits and wait for the call for winners to get in the lanes again.

Also, it is not only the reaction of your eye-brain-foot-gas that takes most of the time between the last yellow and the green, it is also the reaction of the car to actually start moving after you mash the gas. This can take 0.2-0.7 sec depending on the car and launch technique.

Pat, you will have a ball and the Slanted Family will teach you some tricks when we're at the track.

Lou

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Sounds like a plan, Lou. Looking forward to the event and meeting my fellow slanters.

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'63 Valiant V200 Convertible
225 Aluminum Block

I picked up both trophies for our races yesterday. If someone wins both days they will have 2 nice bookends!

Just got home from Mason Dixon, Test & Tune, and anyone that is worried about being slow. You will only be 2nd slowest vehicle there. Take my word for it. They ran 2 cars in the lane beside me, one after another and they still both beat me! Since I was only going to work on some 30 year old reaction times I came away pleased. I made 3 runs with a best time on 20.4 seconds! at 63 MPH. I actually drove faster than that on the way to the track! But the reaction times #1- .448 (aint beatin anyone with that ) #2-.231 ( ain't beatin Ron Hamby with that) #3- .031, now I feel like I am in the ball game! On my 3rd run I deep staged, just till the light went off and had that reaction time. Now I just need to check with the track and see if they allow deep staging like that. I didn't get a red light so I guess it was OK.

One thing that is very difficult to do with a 4 speed with stock (quiet) exhaust, and no tach is to hear your own engine. I am not worried about it for shifting because I shift at 35 MPH, and 55 MPH. But on the line it was hard to hear anything beside an open headered car. I may need to grab a cheap tach before the 22nd.

I had a good time but it was stickin hot! See you all at Mason Dixon on the 22nd & 23rd.

Rick

I'm get'n excited planning on installing the head this week and going to the track for test,n,tune this weekend.we'll play it safe on boost I'd hate to replace a head gasket the night before the race

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Nick
86 d150 turbo /6.
64 valiant 4 door

Just thought I'd bump the list forward. We are getting close here. If there are any changes in your status on attending, please let me know.

Rick
Udated List 5/5/10


Day One Racing Saturday

Seymour Pederson
Rick Covalt
Ryan Covalt
Denny Covalt
Lou Madsen 1
Lou Madsen 2
Greg Ondayko
Ron Hamby
Phil Stonebeck
Charles Brooks Jr
Ron Parker
Brian Mimken
Ron Heath
Frank Brent (66acuda)
Brian Droschack 1
Brian Droshack 2
Turboram
Chris (Valiant one)

Day Two Racing - Sunday

Seymour Pederson
Ron Rarker
Ron Hamby
Brian Mimken
Ryan Covalt
Rick Covalt
Denny Covalt
Lou Madsen 1
Lou Madsen 2
Fzmax
Greg Ondayko
Phil Stoneback
Romeo Furio
Charles Brooks Jr
Don (65 Dartman)
64conv65hard (Kevin)
Pat Dawson
Ron Heath
Frank Brent (66acuda)
Brian Droschack 1
Brian Droshack 2
Larry Chesney
Turboram
Chris (Valiant one)


Maybe list?

Tony Walker
Maynard Gress
Charlie S.
Greg's dad
Sam Powell
Rodney Hargis
Cory Ruhl (75customdart)

Ok, I am going to try and run my 67 Dart slanter at Mason Dixon

I have not made enough progress on my other car to run it, so if I want to run anything at all it is going to be my slant!

However, I need to get this stupid vibration figured out and install a tach. And I need someone to tell me what my rev limit is with a stock cluch, flywheel and pressure plate, 'cause I like my feet where they now reside.

I am going to post in the Trans and Rearend section on the vibration problem b/c I think that is where it is coming from. Please help!

Rick, should I call you or sumpin'?

Thanks all,

Chris

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-76 Cordoba, 360 4bbl
-68 Valiant, 273 2bbl
-67 Dart /6 4bbl, Leaning Tower of Power!!!

Well guys i think your gonna have to count me out of the races. I just haven't had the time and funds to get my car together yet. But i'll be there to watch and help out turning wrenches for anyone who needs it! I'll be driving down in my 94 dakota with an off brand v8. Hey at least its half mopar.

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75 dart custom, 225, >10.5-1, hurricane, 500holley, erson cam, 904, 8.8 ford 3.55 or 3.91 aussielocked, 17" steelies, and much more.

No need to call me Chris. I got the message. Are you planning to race both days? Hopefully yes.

75customdart, Sorry you can't race but still glad your coming anyway.

Rick

Ill be bringing the Aussie Speed Products to the race so if anyone needs something I should have it.
Should have a stocking stuffer or 2 as well.
Frank

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73 Duster - Race Car
66 Dart Wagon - DD
178" FED
82 D150
All Slant powered

Anybody have any questions for the track? I will be sending him a note shortly and will be glad to ask anything you might have.

Frank, Thanks for bringing the Aussie speed stuff.


Rick

Rick,

Yes I am planing to do both days. On Sat I'm hoping you guys can get me square on what the heck to do. I've never done this before!

Whoohooo!

C

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-76 Cordoba, 360 4bbl
-68 Valiant, 273 2bbl
-67 Dart /6 4bbl, Leaning Tower of Power!!!

I'm still a "maybe" for both days, but looking more possible.
The upside:I have been very busy with paying jobs, and it looks like the money will be there.
The downside: I have been busy with paying jobs, so the race car isn't ready, yet.

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Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

Not to worry Chris. We have plenty of "Rookies" who are coming to race. We will have a meeting and go over things with everyone each day.


Charlie, That is good news. We will have our fingers crossed that it all works out.


Rick Covalt

Dont go over 4800 On the Stock pp Chris - No guarantee but That's What I would do.


Remind me(send me an email) and I can bring my tranny Blanket that I used on the Dart - 10 minutes to install.


Greg

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