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GASSER Reunion at Summit Motorsports Park This Weekend

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:39:17 -0700

This weekend, Summit Motorsports Park will step back in time, with some of the most popular machines ever to grace a dragstrip! GASSER Reunion 9 will return the track to the days of John Mazmanian, Stone-Woods-Cook and nostalgia racing at its absolute finest. For three days, the sixties will live again, only faster! The wheelstanding antics of the most popular drag racing machines of the golden age of drag racing will take center stage for three glorious days, July 2-4. Front engine dragsters, wild and wooly Altereds and Gassers, Gassers, and more Gassers will put on the same wild, unpredictable shows that have brought crowds to their feet for forty years! There's a reason this segment of the sport has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years, and once you witness the pure fun and excitement that these cars produce, you'll understand why. Captured from pages of history when drag racing cars had as much personality as the men that drove them, the GASSER Reunion brings back the feeling and joy of another era. It's something that you can't experience sitting at home watching it on TV! Bring someone along this weekend. If you're old enough to remember when these cars were the terror of the nations tracks, bring someone who's too young to know. If you know someone that used to love these cars, make their summer complete and bring them out this weekend to relive that time. GASSER Reunion 9 this weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. Be There!! <img src=http://www.summitmotorsportspark.com/main-news1/gasser-reunion-at-summit-motorsports-park-this-weekend/untitled.jpg/image_insidestory>

Anderson Gets $75,000; Wilkerson, Dixon, Smith Win

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:49:04 -0700

Greg Anderson got a little help with the first payment on his new home in the form of a check for $75,000. Anderson and his wife close on a new home next week that replaces their home that burned down in January. Anderson won the K&N Horsepower Challenge on Saturday to get $50,000, and earned an extra $25,000 for winning the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Pro Stock today. Anderson beat Allen Johnson in the final round to close the deal. When asked if this was a dream weekend, Anderson replied, 'This is the 'Beyond the Dream Weekend.' To win in front of the good employees at Summit Racing Equipment is just great." Tim Wilkerson took the win in Funny Car in a final round appearance against John Force. "I feel like I just won a world championship by beating old Johnny," said Wilkerson, referring to Force. "We were worried we were running late to get to the starting line, but John told me, 'Don't worry Wilky, we're not going anywhere without you!'" Wilkerson was elated with his win but had nothing but praise for Force. Wilkerson won by a car length in a tight final round, 4.191 at 300.40 mph to Force's 4.272 at 290.88 mph. Larry Dixon took Top Fuel honors against Antron Brown with a 3.880-second, 313.29 mph pass against Brown's 3.907, 307.65 mph. It was Dixon's second win in a row at Summit Motorsports Park, having won in 2009. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Matt Smith beat Hector Arana with a 7.076-second, 188.36 mph pass to Arana's 7.080/188.52. <img src=http://www.summitmotorsportspark.com/main-news1/anderson-gets-75-000-wilkerson-dixon-smith-win/anderson.jpg/image_insidestory>

drifting compilation

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:17:43 -0700

Geared up, or null

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:42:00 -0700

I struggle with the question every day. Do I put my motorcycle jacket, gloves, boots and pants on when I ride...or *FOAT* it? On any given day, I am easily going fast enough to end my life whether I am in an Iron Man suit or riding naked. So whats the answer? It may not be the right one, but I wing it. If I feel like wearing the gear I do. If I don't, then I don't. I also ride defensively. Its the only way I think any motorcyclist can end their days of riding and never have gone down. I've been riding since 2004, and I'm told on a monthly basis that I "WILL" go down. I say you can shove that nonsense up your ass. It does no good to jinx someone like that. I make it a point to PLAN on not going down. I don't just get on my bike and mindlessly ride. I think about what I'm doing. And that's what every rider should do. <img src="http://images.paraorkut.com/img/funnypics/images/m/motorcycle_fail-12827.png" />

BMW E92 M3

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:34:49 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=32742"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1277220637057933d4.jpg" border="0"></a> APP Europe brings the look of the M-cars with performance on the road. With a sporty tuning program gives the current BMW E92 M3 APP a very exciting finish. The German StopTech High Performance Brake Distribution offers a thoroughbred performance vehicle for the ambitious Trackday pilots. The goal: weight reduction, driving dynamics, engine performance and stable braking! But the Stop Tech STR saves high-performance brake system on each axis one of the M3 over 8 Kg: The Stop Tech STR braking system is made of forged aluminum, the front axle is fitted with anodized 6-piston calipers with two-piece 380x35mm discs - the rear axle with four-piston and 355x32 discs. (A sharp deceleration rate of -13.4 m / sec!) In fact, many are in APP-piece and multi-piece wheel designs to choose from. Here, however, the light version of ATS "Race Light" 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 2 high performance tires has been selected. This combination saves per wheel rims compared to the standard 1.5 kg, and that's in the driving dynamics considerably noticeable. The chassis can now be easily described as very athletic. The one KW Club Sport sports suspension makes it possible. This joins the Titan of Akrapovic Evolution system, a titanium exhaust system with sport metal catalysts, which is 23 kg lighter than the series. From the Swiss StopTech partner who Collaction AG Widnau, the performance of the M3 V8 by 30 horsepower was increased to 450 hp. This increases the torque by 40 Nm, which bear also much earlier. This makes the power delivery of revving much more harmonious and increases the fun factor at the track! From the film specialist and longtime partner APP, CFC (Car Film Components), the car with a sensational new film has been plastered. A titanium silver / matt with metallic effect, that is the culmination of a completely successful Optical project cars! Now the output values are well within the range of pure-bred sports car. The relatively inconspicuous overtaking will certainly lead to bewilderment of many diverse sports car owners. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=32741"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1277220633eabacc89.jpg" border="0"></a>

Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:21:10 -0700

1320Xtreme race at Capitol Raceway

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:20:20 -0700

SpeedSceneLiveTV Decals now on the Vette

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:53:16 -0700

Well I got my SpeedSceneLive TV decals in the mail today and had to run out and put them on the Vette. Check them out in the Forums build thread.

New used parts for the Vette Build

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:30:03 -0700

Well I got the Corvette C5 Calipers for the Vette I am working on. Come check it out on the forums.

Today's Blog

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:41:07 -0700

Well the only thing I have to post is tonight is SpeedSceneLive TV. Looking forward to watching the show.

Up Close And Personal

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:01:37 -0700

Have you ever wondered what it is like to glimpse inside the locker room of a major NFL football team- or a locker room in the NBA? Trouble is, those areas are off limits to you and me. Even to get to the door would require only the most exclusive pass in the stadium. Summit Motorsports Park hosts drag racing events for popular stars like John Force, Don Garlits, and Top Fuel driver Tony Schumacher. The difference between our sport and the NFL and the NBA, is that we welcome our guests to come right up to the "locker room" and visit with the pros even as they wrench on their car! The Locker Room of Summit Motorsports Park is one of the most intriguing aspects during your visit at the track. Imagine your children just witnessing the explosive power of a 330-mile an hour Nitro Funny Car screaming down the track, and then minutes later having the chance to shake the driver's hand and see his car up close and personal! Where else can you experience this? The place to be is Summit Motorsports Park!

Professional Racers Opinions of Summit Motorsports Park

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:01:54 -0700

June 14, 2010 Time and time again we've heard from the NHRA's professional drivers how much they enjoy racing here at Summit Motorsports Park. That sentiment was prevalent at national events before the NHRA came to town, but it has grown exponentially since this track started hosting the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Of the 23 national events on this year's schedule, there are few tracks anywhere in the country that get the accolades that this track gets. There are several reasons for the unsolicited compliments that we receive. The condition of the track is one of the reasons that Norwalk is a desirable place to race. The fact that the racing surface is babied the way it is happens to be one noteworthy factor. Another happy note is the overall length of the track. Short shutoff areas can be a nightmare for cars travelling over 300 mph, and if anything goes wrong during the run, it can become deadly. Summit's shutdown area is almost twice the length of the racing surface, and if anything does go wrong, there's a healthy measure of sand as a backup. The Budweiser (east) side pits, where the professional cars reside for the event, are completely paved, which is something that not all of the tracks on the circuit can claim. Over two million square feet of asphalt makes it much easier on transporters, racecars, and pit crews, and that's a welcome factor in the heat of battle on raceday. Professional teams deserve professional facilities, and paved pits are a major component of that atmosphere. Organization and forethought are two intangibles that can make all the difference in the world to travelling race teams. Being able to rely on services when coming into a track is critical. Less confusion and knowing that those things required to make the team's life easier are in place also make for a more relaxed feeling on the part of the teams. That translates into a better race. There is one more overwhelming source of the compliments that we receive. That comes from the staff of Summit Motorsports Park. The dedicated men and women that work at this track are the best in the business, bar none! The management of Summit Motorsports Park is aware just how important the treatment of racers and fans is, and that attitude shows up in everything the team does. It's reflected in the Bader Guarantee, and the caliber of the people that work here. We're proud of that! What does all this mean to you, the folks that will stroll through the gates for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals? It means that you can be assured you'll see the best drag racing on the planet, and be able to enjoy the unparalleled family atmosphere while you're here. You can rest assured that you'll be treated better here than at any other track anywhere in the world! You are our guests in the most sincere meaning of the term, and we can't wait to see you!

Super Chevy Weekend

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:24:25 -0700

Mickey Mart Rewards Super Chevy Race Results June 13, 2010 Racing this weekend at the Mickey Mart Rewards Super Chevy Show presented by Donald M. Graham and Associates was fast, furious and non-stop. No matter whether it was the sportsman racing, the gamblers race, the Shoebox Showdown, or the fabulous Fuel Altereds, the action on the track was as good as it gets. For three days, the only time there wasn't something on the quarter-mile was when Mother Nature left a deposit of H2O or some poor racer unloaded the contents of their oil pan on the track. Over the course of the three days that it took to complete the refreshed and revitalized Chevy extravaganza, we saw some of the most exciting racing that this show has produced in years! We'll have the results of the car shows as soon as they're available, but here are the results of the weekend's races. B1 DI R/T ET MPH Winner JP Schuster Damascus OH 8.00 0.006 8.011 161.83 Runner -Up Lisa Schaffner 7.93 0.033 7.930 165.11 B2 DI R/T ET MPH Winner Maurice Edwards Norwalk OH 11.07 0.016 11.057 118.72 Runner-Up Rick Baehr Wellington OH 10.43 0.038 10.407 123.52 DOT DI R/T ET MPH Winner Erick Hegelmann Kalamazoo MI 12.10 0.064 12.115 101.16 Runner-Up Dr Wendy Norwalk OH 13.63 0.121 13.678 95.89 Bonus Race - Saturday DI R/T ET MPH Winner Randy Biddle Jr Burbank OH 11.09 0.037 11.091 122.41 Runner-Up Wes Buckley Walbridge OH 10.21 0.022 10.227 126.62 ShoeBox Class DI R/T ET MPH Winner Robert Pavlov Poland OH 9.07 0.068 9.220 144.67 Runner-Up Bill Rodrigues Stockbridge MI 9.93 0.004 9.841 132.93 Fuel Altereds - Sunday R/T ET MPH Winner Dave Hough Las Vegas NV 0.181 6.436 224.55 Runner-Up Jason Richey Pleasanton CA 0.104 6.821 197.02 Fuel Altereds - Saturday R/T ET MPH Winner Jim Maroney Gilbert AZ 0.347 6.476 208.33 Runner-Up Tom Padilla Arlington WA 0.205 6.736 201.46

MandHtires.com Giveaway

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:08:33 -0700

Thank you to everyone that signed up for the <a href="http://www.MandHtires.com" target="_blank">www.MandHtires.com</a> giveaway. We would like to thank MandHtires.com for giving away their incredible tires to our members. You can see all of their amazing tires at <a href="http://www.MandHtires.com" target="_blank">www.MandHtires.com</a> We would also like to congratulate the winners of the prizes. <a target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!" href="http://www.thefoat.com/license/uXjMxuWxom5GZqbEB8Y8Ow%3D%3D.png"><img style="vertical-align:middle;border:0;" src="http://www.thefoat.com/license/uXjMxuWxom5GZqbEB8Y8Ow%3D%3D.png" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!"></a> <a target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!" href="http://www.thefoat.com/license/pYVb2IOBXUHgJCQEynkvHQ%3D%3D.png"><img style="vertical-align:middle;border:0;" src="http://www.thefoat.com/license/pYVb2IOBXUHgJCQEynkvHQ%3D%3D.png" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!"></a> <a target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!" href="http://www.thefoat.com/license/OHr6nqxrnME3h7YMuyFjEg%3D%3D.png"><img style="vertical-align:middle;border:0;" src="http://www.thefoat.com/license/OHr6nqxrnME3h7YMuyFjEg%3D%3D.png" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!"></a> <a target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!" href="http://www.thefoat.com/license/41a8JWaMvjiB0gxuas8gYg%3D%3D.png"><img style="vertical-align:middle;border:0;" src="http://www.thefoat.com/license/41a8JWaMvjiB0gxuas8gYg%3D%3D.png" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!"></a> Please be sure to support the companies that support The FOAT nation. We will have many more incredible contests in the future -- so stay tuned! Regards, The FOAT Team

Build Thread

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:28:41 -0700

Well I started a Build Tread forum on here, and have posted my build so far. Hope everyone has a chance to check it out. I will keep updating it as I go.

Hybrid

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:18:15 -0700

This puts new meaning to a hybrid. It's a motorcycle with a car attached to it. Too much time on someone's hands. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=30125"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12764045082e31ab0cdd.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=30124"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1276404506442b5b.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=30123"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1276404504535c3808a364.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=30122"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_127640450115bb1c9f.jpg" border="0"></a>

WOT Magazine plans to build redline time attack car

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:00:08 -0700

We are currently working on and building a 1989 Honda Civic Hatchback for Redline Time Attack Racing and more. If you are interested in getting your company some publicity message us for our proposal.

Cleaning an Engine Compartment by Scott Ellis

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:12:43 -0700

Ever wonder how used car dealers get those engine compartments clean and looking like new? Maybe the prior owner was a little old lady that used to drive the car only to church on Sundays? Not likely. It used to be that you needed a steam cleaner, or the other option was go to the local parts store and get a solvent based de-greaser cleaner, like Gunk. Well, there is a better alternative and only takes a few quarters at your local self-serve car wash. Years ago, since I didn't have a steam-cleaner, I chose the Gunk route to clean up the engine compartment on my 1956 Chevy pickup. The problem I had was that some of the solvent-based product splattered on the inner fender walls and I ended up having to re-paint them. At the time, I didn't know about citrus-based cleaners and the wonderful job they do in knocking out grease, grime and crud WITHOUT hurting the finish! In addition to being safe for the finishes, citrus products are also biodegradable and flat out work better. Cleaning an engine compartment is easy - and can be done for a couple of bucks. Other than looking better, it is a lot easier to detect any fluid or oil leaks and other problems. Additionally, if you are selling the car it really is a difference maker. You will have prospective buyers look under the hood even if they don't know how to check the oil. You can also "dress" the engine to make everything look like new and shiny. Getting Ready You don't need to own a pressure washer to clean your engine compartment - the high-pressure rinse at the local car wash will do just fine. Get a spray bottle of Jax Wax Super Citrus Cleaner and quarters for the wash bay. And if you want to dress your engine, get a small bottle of Jax Wax Shine All water based dressing. As a precaution, I recommend soaping the exterior of the car down first, around the fenders and hood. This is for the rare case that any overspray from the Jax Wax Super Citrus cleaner should dry on the surface. Cleaning Facing the front of the vehicle, raise the hood. Using Jax Wax Super Citrus, select a "Stream" setting on the spray instead of a "Spray or Mist" start coating the entire engine and compartment from the back to the front, left to right, working your way to the front. Go to the passenger side of the vehicle and repeat the same process. Start at the point farthest away (driver's side) and work your way back and forth to the passenger side. Then go to the driver's side and repeat the spraying process working your way from the passenger side to the driver's side. The engine compartment has a lot of nooks and crannies where dirt and grease build up - but by spraying from three different angles, you'll ensure that you have the entire surface covered. Now the fun begins! Throw your quarters in the machine, and select the high-pressure rinse. Start at the back and work your way to the front. Note: Use care and do not DIRECTLY spray any exposed electrical or electronic parts! The force of the spray will rinse away any dirt, grime, grease and oil. Once your done, close the hood and rinse off the outside of the vehicle to remove any cleaner solution from the from the finishes. It IS that simple! Dressing Anyone? If you would like to dress the engine compartment - now is the time to do it while it is wet. Select "Stream" on the Jax Wax Shine All spray bottle and coat the entire compartment from back to front. You won't need to do it from each side like you did the Super Citrus. When you go on a "dry off" drive the Shine All will dissipate and evenly coat the entire surface. Shut the hood. Dry Off Drive Start the car (I've never had one not start) and go for about a 3-4 mile ride. I have had one "sputter", but it cleared up after a short time. If a freeway is close by, jump on it - the higher speed will aid in quicker drying. When you get back, open up the hood and check it out - it will look brand new, squeaky-clean and all the surfaces will be dressed. Depending on your personal preference, you can even wipe the surfaces to dull down the shine a bit. Scott Ellis is from Jax Wax Distribution Systems and is responsible for distributing Jax Wax Car Care Products retail worldwide. Jax Wax Car Care Products are widely used in commercial businesses such as detail shops, body shops, and auto dealers. Jax Wax is now packaging its products in smaller quantities for the consumer market. You can get fast, commercial quality results by doing the detail work yourself. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.jaxwax.com" target="_blank">www.jaxwax.com</a> or call 877-7JAXWAX.

Snowmachine Drag Racing in Alaska in June!

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:07:12 -0700

Awesome Burnout Video at Alaska Raceway Park

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:45:38 -0700

Alcohol Fueled Nostalgia Drag Cars in Alaska

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:06:40 -0700

Air Cooled VWs

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:03:42 -0700

Check out the best wheelie!!!

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:45:57 -0700

latest videos

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:16:47 -0700

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Race Report, West Coast Hot Rod series, Famoso, June 5-6

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:59:33 -0700

A Bad Day at the Races is.... The saying goes, "A Bad Day at the Races is Better than a Good Day at Work." Maybe in a lot of cases that's true, but not this time. It was more like "Some Days You're the Windshield, Some Days You're the Bug." I was the bug. I really like the West Coast Hot Rod series. I really like night racing at Famoso. WCHRA racing at night at Famoso? Now that's nice! Add in good friends like Troy and John Palmer, and my long time friend of 30 plus years Steve Long, my son Mark with John Hashim of M&H Tires guiding me into the waterbox, and it's that much better. And that summertime aroma that is uniquely Famoso! This was a "Friday/Saturday Night" deal. Things went pretty good on Friday. Our first run netted an 11.52 at 118mph, well under the 11.60 index for E/Gas. I was happy with that. It was just where I like to be. This put us in the number 16 qualifying spot out of the 16 cars entered. To tighten that up and run on the plus side of the index, I'd have to rein 'er in some. I was matched with 2009 E/Gas champ and genuine good guy Dustin Lee for the next round of qualifying. I figured I'd just pace him because he always runs really close to the number. Unfortunately, Dustin was a little off, running 11.69, and my run was 11.70. This bettered my position significantly to number nine. This matched me up with the number one guy, a newcomer to the series and driving a '66 Dodge Dart. Troy's guy didn't show, so he got a single for the win. Steve won his match-up and so did I. At least for a while. About an hour and a half later, I was up in the stands watching the action when I get a call over the PA system to report to my pit area immediately. I'm more than an 1/8th mile away, and thinking something was wrong, I RAN! (Yep, at 54 years old, I'm proud to say I can still do that). The series promoter Tim Rigby met me there and said we needed to re-run the first round race, as my opponent had complained about a discrepancy in the way the numbers added up. I guess I could have declined but I said OK, and went up to the lanes to do the re-run. What's fair is fair, right? As it turned out, I guess I musta lost my focus and I went red by .013. Dammit! I think I've only had to do two or three re-runs in my entire life and I end up getting the short end every time. It really left a sour taste, and now days later, I'm still really bugged about it. Because of life's twists and turns, we are going to have to take a hiatus from racing for at least the rest of the summer and we will miss the remainder of the WCHRA races and probably most if not all of the ANRA races. I really would have liked to have had our last outing end on a more positive note. We might have been better off using the Sacramento Bugorama as our last race since things went really well at the one with my son Mark at the wheel. So in this case, a good day at work mighta been better.

MP4-12C Supercar

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:17:11 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=28234"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_127600644548e6b.jpg" border="0"></a> McLaren Automotive celebrates the second decade of its legandary F1 Supercar but while history is glorious the manufacturer is still intent on setting the benchmark for the future. With the launch of its next Supercar, namely the MP4-12C, 2010 is set to be a busy year for McLaren. The fame that its successor enjoyed is perhaps a very daunting prospect. Everything from the power to weight output, its scissor-style doors, three seat set-up and optimum dimensions (4.2 metre long, 1.8m wide and 1.1m high) were a marvel of its time. Has McLaren still got the Midas touch? We are yet to find out. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=28235"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12760064554a89db4eae.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=28236"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1276006468436d6a25.jpg" border="0"></a>

Maybach Excelleros

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:51:08 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=28058"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1275770851e84f9ddfb.jpg" border="0"></a> Replica Maybach Excelleros may be manufactured by a Swiss company as early as next year. We first saw the imaginatively pretentious Maybach as a concept in 2005 and it won us over for its originality and daring show-biz attitude. However it seemed that the stage was it`s only home and once it had done the show circuit it ended up as a museum spectacle. As far as Maybach was concerned, that was where it would stay. Now we hear a mysterious Swiss Manufacturer has bought the rights to its design and will be selling off replicas for around half a million euros. A large enough sum to weed out the riff-raff perhaps but realistic enough for the high flying entrepreneurs to consider it. They may well have to do without the original V12 AMG engine but a Dodge Viper 8.3-litre V10 should be quite sufficient to make the rest of us appear as dust mites in the rear-view mirror. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=28057"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1275770841057423c9.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=28059"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1275770858cc85940bc6.jpg" border="0"></a>

Thermo-Tec Giveaway

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:32:37 -0700

Thank you to everyone that signed up for the Thermo-Tec giveaway. We would like to thank Thermo-Tec for giving away their amazing products to our members. You can see all of the incredible products that Thermo-Tec produces at <a href="http://www.ThermoTec.com." target="_blank">www.ThermoTec.com.</a> We would also like to congratulate the winners of the prizes. <a target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!" href="http://www.thefoat.com/license/MslNr9Sp77psUQ5J5KmZjg%3D%3D.png"><img style="vertical-align:middle;border:0;" src="http://www.thefoat.com/license/MslNr9Sp77psUQ5J5KmZjg%3D%3D.png" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!"></a> <a target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none;" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!" href="http://www.thefoat.com/license/G3bWv5HC11mvb6OS9fHfcA%3D%3D.png"><img style="vertical-align:middle;border:0;" src="http://www.thefoat.com/license/G3bWv5HC11mvb6OS9fHfcA%3D%3D.png" title="Check Out My FOAT Page!"></a> Please be sure to support the companies that support The FOAT nation. We will have many more incredible contests in the future -- so stay tuned! Regards, The FOAT Team

My 1990 Vette Project

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:12:05 -0700

Well I guess I will start one of these on here so you all will know what I am up to. I am taking my stock 199 Tuned Port Injected Corvette through a mild transformation. Right now I have installed the 10 point cage and am almost certified. I will have it Certified shortly.(Just have to add a little frame support. I have back halved the car, and installed a 4-Link and a narrowed Ford 9" in the back with a set of 33X21.5X15 rear tires, and that is where we are right now. Once Certified, I will be rebuilding the interior, and then will be working on a very unique drive train. I will update more later. Feel free to check out my photos to see its progress

my fxgt has been sold

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:47:00 -0700

i my mate hounded me for the the car for weeks and by the time you read this the car is gone. but in its place a ford seirra station wagon.

Sacramento Bugorama Race Report, May 29-30

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:29:42 -0700

Passing the Torch When one goes to Bugorama at Sacramento Raceway, if you're gonna see it, you're gonna see it there. From the oddities you'll see in the "Zoo", the campout area of the event, to the outstanding performances on track, to the wonderful and sometimes weird car show entries and the offerings in the swap meet area. This installment of the Bugorama series did not disappoint on any level. We saw stuff like a car that ran head first into the drainage ditch that goes through the camp area, ending up almost vertical with it's tail in the air, to the little pug dog in the time slip booth that greeted the racers picking up their timeslip, to 8 second, 170 mph performances from from the 18 VW full body, rear engine Pro Mod cars that came to do battle. The stands were packed on race day and you could feel the excitement in the air. And out of that air came "Spider Rain". Who'da thunk it. Tiny spiders raining down from the sky! This time, my oldest son Mark was at the helm of the Blue Car. Nervous anticipation in the weeks before the event built up for both father and son. Mark would drive the blue car for the very first time around the pits on the first day of the event. My advice for the first run..."Just go out and drive it." First pass right off the trailer, front wheels in the air and a solid 11.60 @ 119.71 mph. I was so very proud! Watching my own car launch like that with my son at the wheel and go down the track was quite an experience. I was not aware it was that LOUD! We asked if he wanted to go right back up for another practice run before actual qualifying started, but Mark declined, saying he needed to come back down to earth and calm down a bit. You could see the excitement written all over his face! Then, on the first qualifying run, with a "shot it the dark" guess on when to throttle back, he hits 11.96 to take the number one qualifying position on the 11.90 index. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!" were among the comments I heard from our fellow racers. I think the smile on my face gave my feelings away. Mark held on for the top position even though it was a pretty soft number after the final qualifying session of Saturday evening. We celebrated with close friends Allen, Sue and Matt Wiess, Ken Jevec and Darren Krewenchuk at dinner that night. In the morning, we were able to relax a bit before setting about the business of racing. Mark & I walked the swap area, talked with Gary Clifford and crew of NOS Productions there in the swap area. Then it was time to get to it. Mark & I decided on a strategy to hit the number a little closer, and we headed to the lanes for our third ad final qualifier. By this time the show area was buzzing and there were many in attendance walking the pits and show area. It made the tow up to the staging lanes a fairly leisurely affair. Although we waited in the lanes for quite a while to make our run, it was a GOOD time, chatting with friends and watching some racing action from the front of the lanes. When it was finally our turn to run, Mark made the most of it, posting an 11.92 to secure his Number 1 position going into eliminations. That matched us up with our good friend Russel Sakatani for round one. Unfortunately, Russel suffered catastrophic engine failure once again, ending his weekend. I sure hope he gets it figured out. There's something not quite right going on with his motor. That's three windowed engine blocks in three events. This meant Mark had a single. With the heat of the day increasing, we decided to use the run as another practice shot at hitting the 11.90 index. We figured the heat would slow the car down, but instead, it ran it's best numbers of the weekend thru the 1/8th mile and Mark ran an 11.65 coasting thru. We were paired with a newcomer to S/Gas (11.90), a feller named Eric in a brown chop top beetle for the semi finals. When the tree went green, Mark jumped out to a pretty stout lead, posting a .071 RT to Eric's .191. Unfortunately, Mark missed the 1-2 shift, and Eric went to win the round to face the always tough Jim Martin in the final. All in all, it was an incredible weekend. It was an amazing thing for me to see my son handle himself and the car so well on his first time out. Mark will be driving the car in the rest of the VW PRA events this season, and maybe, just maybe, he might be better at it than the old man! And I'm OK with that!

Rich Killian's 62 Catalina & Enclosed trailer stolen in Chicago

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:10:27 -0700

copied from craigslist: STOLEN SUNDAY LATE NIGHT/EARLY MONDAY MORNING MAY31 Taken from the driveway at Ricks Racecraft in Yorkville 2007 Haulmark White 28 foot enclosed car hauler w/ race car inside The trailer has the logo of "ARC environmental engineering "on both sides also "Nostalgia superstock" on both sides and "Ricks Racecraft" sticker on both sides. it also has "ambassidor car carriers" on the rear door. It has spoke Aluminum wheels The Car was a 1962 Pontiac Catalina, "SUPER CHEIF" is Lettered on both rear quarter panels. PURE PONTIAC MOTORS of Chicago on both front fenders. Ricks Racecraft on both quarter panels in front of rear wheels Bamboo cream color on the exterior and custom red and white interior Also a matching color Golf cart and all race support equipment THIS IS ALL VERY UNIQUE LOOKING AND SHOULD BE VERY EASY TO NOTICE REWARD for the safe return YOU can call Rick at 630-553-6183

858bhp Swiss super coupe

Fri, 28 May 2010 15:41:28 -0700

The Aston Martin One-77s

Tue, 25 May 2010 16:00:08 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=26644"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12748281559a762d.jpg" border="0"></a> The Aston Martin One-77s 7.3-litres of engine producing 700 hp. Thought is vehicle was clean! <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=26645"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1274828163ada5e1.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=26642"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1274828132b53991d0.jpg" border="0"></a>

Drag Racing World champs are tops in Topeka

Mon, 24 May 2010 14:07:12 -0700

Sunday, May 23, 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series world champs Tony Schumacher, Robert Hight, and Mike Edwards collected wins at the 22nd annual O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Summer Nationals presented by Castrol GTX at Heartland Park Topeka to bolster their title defenses. Neither Schumacher nor Hight had won in Topeka, but both crossed that task off their lists to move closer to the points leaders in their classes. Edwards, meanwhile, upped his already impressive points lead to 267 markers over runner-up Allen Johnson. After racing last weekend in Atlanta, the Full Throttle teams will have Memorial Day weekend off before heading to Chicago for the United Association Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Miller Welders. That race will kick off four straight weekends of competition and a string of seven events in the next eight weeks that will go a long way toward sorting out which teams will qualify for the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs this fall. Tony Schumacher Don Schumacher Racing teammates Schumacher and Cory McClenathan each were aiming for their third win of the season and put on a whale of a final for the Topeka fans. Schumacher got off the line first and won on a holeshot, 3.87 to 3.86, to earn win No. 64. McClenathan is 97 points behind leader Larry Dixon, and Schumacher is just 11 points behind Cory Mac. The win was also the 100th for U.S. Army-sponored teams. "It was a heck of a day," said Schumacher. "To go out and beat Cory by five-thousandths of a second, Dixon the round before, and Shawn Langdon by eight-thousandths of a second -- that's what racing is about. That's why you get up in the morning. I say it all the time, it's not the trophy, it's getting up Sunday morning and knowing you're going to have to dig real deep to get it, and we did. "We needed to get [Topeka] off the list. It's been a great career, but there were two tracks I hadn't won at, here and Atlanta. I've got Atlanta left, and I've still got time in my career to go out and do that. I enjoy those big moments, where you have to really pull something off, and that's what we had today. Cory's a great driver, and he gave us a great race. We knew it was just going to be just inches no matter what." Schumacher defeated Dom Lagana, Langdon, and Dixon to reach the final, his 98th. He was in the 3.8-second zone all day, running 3.86 to beat Lagana, 3.88 to turn away Langdon, and 3.88 to best Dixon's 3.92 in the duo's third straight semifinal meeting. Schumacher now owns a 35-29 lifetime edge over his fellow world champ and longtime rival. McClenathan, winner with his Fram dragster this year in Phoenix and at the inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in Charlotte, raced to the final round, the 61st of his Top Fuel career and 67th overall, by sitting down Morgan Lucas, Doug Kalitta, and Brandon Bernstein, opening with a 3.91, then running back-to-back 3.85s to reach his fourth final of the year. Robert Hight Hight won his third straight Funny Car title and for the first time in Topeka by defeating Jeff Arend, 4.10 to 4.15, for his 16th win. The defending NHRA Full Throttle world champ moved past teammate Ashley Force Hood and into second place and sits just 49 points behind his boss, John Force. "This is stuff you dream about," said Hight. "I'd never won more than three races in a season, so to come out here and win three in row and win from the pole, that's tough to do; not many guys do that. We went down the track convincingly all weekend long in the heat, and what's cool about it is that it's safe. [Crew chief] Jimmy [Prock] is tweaking and making changes, and the car's responding. But there are eight other guys on this team that are putting that thing together perfectly every single run and not making any mistakes. With all the variables there are on these fuel cars, to run like this and do the job that we're doing, you've got to give the credit to the whole team. We know this isn't going to last forever, so we're going to celebrate and cherish it. "You have to give Arend and that whole team over there a lot of credit for coming back after their crash. We didn't take them lightly. We knew we were going to go up there and run a good number, and I knew I had to do my job. Arend's good on the Tree, and I had to stay focused. I was probably in [deep] a hundredth, so that was probably a 4.09, and the track was over 100 degrees. That's unbelievable." Hight and his Auto Club Mustang completed their wire-to-wire run from the No 1 qualifying spot with relative ease. He set low e.t. of the event at 4.074 on a first-round bye in the short field, then defeated tire-smoking Del Worsham with a 4.12. Ron Capps gave him a struggle in the semifinals, but, after an even launch, Hight pulled away to win, 4.12 to 4.15, to reach his 29th final. Arend, runner-up in Houston this year with the Kalitta Motorsports DHL Solara, reached his fifth career final with a series of 4.1-second passes to beat Jeff Diehl, Force, and Jim Head in the three preliminary rounds. Arend had been just 1-10 versus Force but scored with a 4.13 to 4.15 win, then advanced to the final when Head suffered a massive engine explosion while leading, sending his Solara body high into the air. Head, temporarily blinded by the fire, lightly rear-ended Arend's machine in the shutdown area, causing minor damage. Mike Edwards Pro Stock boiled down to the class' premier horsepower makers and its points front-runners in a rematch of last year's final, and this year's title round lived up to the billing. Edwards, runner-up last year, took a .016 to .026 holeshot lead, then held on to win his 26th Wally with a 6.717 to Johnson's quicker-but-later 6.710. The margin of victory was .007-second for Edwards, whose fifth win of the year matches his 2009 season total. "It's been a while since our last win in Topeka [1999], although we were runner-up to Allen Johnson last year," said Edwards. "But what made this weekend so special was the fact that my parents, A.C. and Gladys, were here to see the win. They've never been to any of the races that I've won before, and you can't believe how much it means to me for them to see this one. They're from Oklahoma, and they only get to come to this race and maybe a couple of times to Dallas. "We managed to leave first today, and that was a good thing because that Hemi Dodge of Roy and Allen Johnson is really running strong, They are a top-notch team, and they're going to be something to reckon with all year long. I'm not sure that they won't make a lot of winner's circles this year because they are running extremely strong." Edwards reached his sixth final of the year in the season's first nine events with a trio of passes within .012-second in his Penhall/K&N/Interstate GXP, defeating Justin Humphreys, Johnny Gray, and engine customer Ron Krisher, who red-lighted. The final-round appearance was Edwards' 45th in Pro Stock. Johnson had dominated eliminations, posting three straight 6.70s that were either the quickest of the round or second-quickest. He opened with a 6.709 to beat Greg Stanfield, then recorded a 6.703 to best Greg Anderson and a 6.708 to defeat Atlanta runner-up Rickie Jones and reach his 19th final. Duane Shields drove his A/FD to a 5.40 to 5.42 victory against Mark Niver's entry in Top Alcohol Dragster, and Jay Payne scored win No. 38, his 22nd in Top Alcohol Funny Car, on Clint Thompson's final-round red-light. David Rampy collected win No. 73 and his eighth in Topeka when he took his A/EA Bantam to victory against Lou Ficco Jr. in Comp. Tim Nicholson posted his first win by scoring Super Stock honors against Kevin Helms, who was bidding for his second double-eliminator win. Helms, who scored his double in Denver in 2005, returned a short time later to take part in the Stock final but lost that one, too, to Dan Fletcher, who scored his 67th win. Dustin Long defeated Larry Piper for Super Comp honors, and Super Gas gold went to Jason McClure, who used a .002 reaction time to defeat Mike Burkhart for top honors. Related stories Friday: Brown, Hight, Edwards lead after opening day in Topeka Saturday: Friday leaders hold steady on a windy day in Topeka

Free One Day~ Roy Hill Drag Racing School!

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:57:01 -0700

J.W. Performance To Offer Free One Day Roy Hill Drag Racing School 5/20/2010 Rockledge, FL J.W. Performance Transmissions has teamed up with Roy Hill Drag Racing School to offer a ONE-DAY free "DIAL IN - BRING YOUR OWN CAR" experience valued at $1,000. The school is a two-day school where you bring your own car to dial the vehicle in. The winner will be responsible for payment of the second day of the school. No purchase is required and you may enter to win at Hyatt Racing Services on manufacturers midway starting June 3rd, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Anyone over 16 years of age with a valid drivers license can enter at all NHRA Nationals events and all participants in the JEG'S US OPEN BRACKET CHAMPIONSHIP held June 17th to 20th, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The winner will be drawn at J.W. Performance Transmissions racer support trailer at the NHRA US Nationals held in Indianapolis, Indiana September 1-6, 2010. For details on Roy Hill's drag racing school visit <a href="http://www.royhillsdragracingschool.com" target="_blank">www.royhillsdragracingschool.com</a> or <a href="http://www.racewithjw.com." target="_blank">www.racewithjw.com.</a> You can also e-mail to J.W. Performance Transmissions at <a href="mailto:jwperf@racewithjw.com">jwperf@racewithjw.com</a>. Racers can also get the popular "Ultra-Case" and "Ultra-Bell" recertified and pick up select flex plates at Hyatt Racing Services at all NHRA National events.

Danica Patrick gets booed at Indy!

Sat, 22 May 2010 19:26:51 -0700

Indianapolis 500 pole day qualifying attempt on Saturday, Danica Patrick was frustrated. So frustrated that she threw her crew under the bus. "This is the worst car I've ever had. There's no stability or grip. It's just scary, really scary ... It's awful, really awful. I think I'm still shaking." And when her comments were played over the track PA, she was booed. "I wasn't flat out the last two laps and I was scared to death flat on the first two. I've never been bad here before. I've never been outside the top 10 on a finish or qualifying, so, it's not my fault. The car is not good." Maybe she should think of her "crew" as part of the team and handle this situation differently in the future!

Supercharging and custom aftercoolers

Fri, 21 May 2010 07:19:37 -0700

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Making Your Interior Showroom Fresh by Scott Ellis

Thu, 20 May 2010 03:49:08 -0700

Unless your ride is a trailer queen or a museum piece, most of us spend the majority of our time behind the wheel. Isn't it a great feeling sliding into a seat of a clean and detailed vehicle regardless if you are a driver or a passenger? Well, instead of interior cleaning being strenuous and time-consuming, make it easy and get professional results yourself with some of these tips. Other than a great feeling of accomplishment, it's much easier to keep clean, look "showroom fresh" and will protect your interior from getting worn. And just like anything, using the right products for the right job makes all the difference in the world. Here are some tips for Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning, Cleaning Vinyl and Plastic Surfaces, Leather Care, Dressing and Protecting Vinyl and Plastic, and everyone's favorite (not)

Rookie Zach Germain Prepares for 200 Laps at Iowa with a Back to the Basics Attitude and New Sponsor JaxWax.com on Board

Thu, 20 May 2010 03:47:51 -0700

Audi R4 Concept

Wed, 19 May 2010 05:46:24 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=25660"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1274272955d60d3186b50.jpg" border="0"></a> The Audi seemed to be astonished at the ammount of interest shown in the R4 e-tron concept car in Detroit earlier this year however the logistics and reality of producing it are still being discussed. At the motorshow of course the concept was shown off with no expense spared - a lighweight alloy space frame were amongst plenty of other high grade materials and tricks of the trade. This structure may well still be an option if the Boxster-sized R4 is made however a heavier steel unibody is what will please finaciers. It is thought that the RWD R4 will also have a mid-mounted engine and be offered with two turbocharged power plants; a 1.4 liter and a 1.6 liter together with a 2.0 liter diesel variant. VW also have rights to the R4 platform and are considering an entry-level roadster which would fill the slot below its Boxster model. When the VW Group will make such a decision as to the fate of these two models is still yet unknown but we will keep fishing for answers! <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=25661"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1274272968577b92c8c.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=25662"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12742729820a3bb7ccc3.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=25663"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12742729865a0438018.jpg" border="0"></a>

A nice write up and well done page

Tue, 18 May 2010 09:25:21 -0700

Four Wheeler Magazine: <a href="http://www.fourwheeler.com/projectbuild/129_0806_1997_jeep_tj_brute/magnaflow_mufflers.html" target="_blank">http://www.fourwheeler.com/projectbuild/129_0806_1997_jeep_tj_brute/magnaflow_mufflers.html</a>

Latest News from Summit Motorsports Park

Mon, 17 May 2010 07:35:56 -0700

WOW! What An Event! May 17, 2010 What an incredible weekend! The 4th annual B'laster Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser was the biggest Division NHRA 3 event in history. In fact, on Saturday, we had to close the gates at 5:00 to incoming traffic because there was no more room! That's the first time in the history of this track that that has ever happened! Even then, the steady stream of traffic on all roads leading to Summit Motorsports Park was bumper-to-bumper for another 3 hours. Every seat in the stands was taken and spectators were 3-4 deep at the fence. The racing over the 3-day event was close and furious, which added to the palpably exiting atmosphere. Saturday's qualifying rounds were buoyed by the National-event-like circus atmosphere. Some of the racers that we spoke to were in shock at how many people were hanging around the pits. One Alcohol Dragster driver said he hadn't seen anything like the crowds this weekend since Indy! Some of the Sportsman racers were a bit disoriented, noting that they just weren't used to having a bunch of faces staring at them while they prepared their cars. One notable attempt over the weekend was that of Marco Abruzzi, who came to the show with one car in Top Dragster and another in Top Sportsman. He was attempting to put both cars in the finals. He won Top Dragster, and only missed the finals of Top Sportsman by .001 second! We want to thank all of the racers that chose to compete at Summit Motorsports Park this weekend, and we want to send out a special thanks to the thousands of folks who came out to the track this weekend to see the great racing! Here are the results from the 4th annual B'laster Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser. Class Winner E.T. Speed R.T Super Comp Steven Schmidt 8.902 172.38 .002 Super Gas Billy Smith 10.043 144.53 .014 Super Stock Jeremy Duncan 9.73 128.49 .051 Super Street Randi Lyn Shipp 10.898 139.72 .001 Stock Eliminator David Walther 10.993 118.66 .022 Comp Eliminator Rick Brown 8.199 163.81 .028 Top Dragster Dave Connelly 7.028 171.03 .022 Top Sportsman Jimmy Fallon 6.942 194.21 .025 Pro Stock Snowmobile Tiina Duncanson 8.528 152.54 .233 Top Alcohol Dragster Rich McPhillips 5.519 248.80 .064 Top Alcohol Funny Car Frank Manzo 5.507 262.49 .090

IKPS 2010 Season Opener

Sat, 15 May 2010 16:33:29 -0700

May 8th was the season opener for the Import Kings Points Series by Stray-Kat Motorsports. A wet morning left a lot of would be competitors at home, but the real die-hards came out to play and got rewarded with smaller fields making it easier to win money and prizes. I came in second in my class (Outlaw) while also running a personal best ET of 10.69. I finally feel comfortable driving the car, and combined with brand new M&H slicks was able to achieve the best performance to date out of my CRX.

Hot Import Nights / Nopi . July 2-3 . New England Dragway . Epping NH

Fri, 14 May 2010 15:52:27 -0700

Hot Import Nights and NOPI announce the Super Show Tour. HIN and NOPI will be working together for the first time in their storied histories. HIN and NOPI will be co-producing the biggest auto lifestyle event tour EVER! Come join HIN and NOPI as we bring drag racing, car shows, models, music, gymkhana (head to head drifting) and much, much more to the great race tracks of the U.S. The Super Show Tour will hold events that take place over two-days and include a racing series and car competition of the likes of which have never been seen. Join us on July 2nd-3rd at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire as we kickoff the 2010 Super Show Tour. Quarter Mile Drag Racing program for New England Dragway: TECH CARD Costs - $55 pre reg/$65 Day of show and includes one crew pass Friday evening - Test and Tune and Qualifying Saturday - Qualifying and Elimination Racing Classes: BRACKET: All run. Handicap start .500 full tree. Slicks and open exhaust okay. EXTREME PRO: Heads-up category. No powertrain restrictions. SUPER SHOOTOUT: Index class 11.50 and slower. Pro .400 tree. No powertrain restrictions. PRO SHOOTOUT: Index class 10.50 and slower. Pro .400 tree. No powertrain restrictions. NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY POINTS SERIES CLASSES: STREET FIGHTER BIKE: All run. Handicap start .500 full tree. No slicks or open exhaust. OUTLAW 10.5 TOP BIKE Event Purse $TBA There will be a huge car show as well with classes for pretty much every make and model! To get your tickets go to: <a href="http://www.hinnopi.com/index.php?vn=TIX01" target="_blank">http://www.hinnopi.com/index.php?vn=TIX01</a> Get $5 off adult admission - use promo code: rsx

Best Wheel Stand at MIR!

Fri, 14 May 2010 09:34:24 -0700

No Excuses

Thu, 13 May 2010 21:43:55 -0700

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Thu, 13 May 2010 08:43:18 -0700

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Quick look at Summit (Norwalk) Raceway this season...hope to see you there!

Thu, 13 May 2010 08:30:25 -0700

Spring Warm-Up (from April 17, 2010 09:00 AM to April 18, 2010 08:00 PM) A two day Swap Meet and Test-n-Tune Session! Mickey Mart Rewards "Season Opener" (from May 01, 2010 09:00 AM to May 01, 2010 11:00 PM) It's Opening Day!! We've got a photo contest for you to enter! 22nd Annual NAPA High School Nationals (from May 02, 2010 08:00 AM to May 02, 2010 10:00 PM) HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS...THIS DAY IS ALL ABOUT YOU!!! 4th Annual B'laster Cavalcade of Stars (from May 14, 2010 08:00 AM to May 16, 2010 07:00 PM) An NHRA/Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event (Division 3) Friday Night CHAOS! (from May 21, 2010 03:00 PM to May 21, 2010 11:30 PM) Chaos is...200+mph Factory Doorslammers sporting all 'American Made' Muscle: Chevy's-Fords-Chryslers! These are some of the fastest cars in the Midwest! 5 Classes! 80+ Cars! 'A smack of Chaos in life is Good!' 20th Annual Toth Buick/GMC Buick Race Day 2010! (from May 23, 2010 09:00 AM to May 23, 2010 05:00 PM) Buicks are what your grandfather drives, right? Don't tell these people that! Buschur Racing Sport Compact Nationals (from May 30, 2010 09:00 AM to May 30, 2010 05:00 PM) Strikingly small and scary fast! This was never what the car companies had in mind! AHDRA All Harley Drag Racing Association (from June 05, 2010 08:00 AM to June 06, 2010 05:00 PM) V-Twin heartbeat thunder, spiked with white-hot nitro fire! Super Chevy Show (from June 11, 2010 08:00 AM to June 13, 2010 05:00 PM) High-Powered Chevy Racing and Beautiful Classic Chevy Cars! Friday Night CHAOS! (from June 18, 2010 03:00 PM to June 18, 2010 11:30 PM) Chaos is...200+mph Factory Doorslammers sporting all 'American Made' Muscle: Chevy's-Fords-Chryslers! These are some of the fastest cars in the Midwest! 5 Classes! 80+ Cars! 'A smack of Chaos in life is Good!' Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals (from June 24, 2010 08:00 AM to June 27, 2010 06:00 PM) Come See the Stars of NHRA! Ohio's Fastest Weekend! 8,000 horsepower Funny Cars shoot to 300mph quicker than you can read this sentence. 8,000 horsepower Top Fuel dragsters shake the ground with enough force to create a "mini earthquake" that registers 3.9 on the Richter scale! It's all at the fourth annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Gasser Reunion IX 2010 (from July 02, 2010 08:00 PM to July 04, 2010 05:00 PM) Before there were Funny Cars, Gassers were the BADDEST cars on the Planet! Friday Night CHAOS! (from July 16, 2010 03:00 PM to July 16, 2010 11:30 PM) Chaos is...200+mph Factory Doorslammers sporting all 'American Made' Muscle: Chevy's-Fords-Chryslers! These are some of the fastest cars in the Midwest! 5 Classes! 80+ Cars! 'A smack of Chaos in life is Good!' Oldsmobile Powered Nationals 2010! (from July 18, 2010 09:00 AM to July 18, 2010 05:00 PM) Dead and buried by GM? Never have the dead moved so quick and fast! Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School (from July 20, 2010 08:00 AM to July 21, 2010 04:00 PM) FORDS AT THE SUMMIT (from July 23, 2010 08:00 AM to July 25, 2010 05:00 PM) A Show about YOU and Your Ride! Napa Night Under Fire (from July 31, 2010 08:00 AM to August 01, 2010 09:00 AM) It's the Three-Ring Circus of Drag Racing Entertainment! AMES Performance Tri Power Pontiac Nationals (from August 06, 2010 08:00 AM to August 08, 2010 05:00 PM) If you're a Pontiac Lover, we have something for you.... Friday Night CHAOS! (from August 13, 2010 03:00 PM to August 13, 2010 11:30 PM) Chaos is...200+mph Factory Doorslammers sporting all 'American Made' Muscle: Chevy's-Fords-Chryslers! These are some of the fastest cars in the Midwest! 5 Classes! 80+ Cars! 'A smack of Chaos in life is Good!' DSM/EVO Shootout (from August 15, 2010 09:00 AM to August 15, 2010 05:00 PM) Small sized cars with oversized performance! Goodguys DuPont Blue Suede Cruise (from August 20, 2010 08:00 AM to August 22, 2010 05:00 PM) PINKS ALL OUT (from August 27, 2010 08:00 AM to August 28, 2010 11:00 PM) Be part of the Magic of TV! Ten Grand Nationals (from September 03, 2010 08:00 AM to September 05, 2010 06:00 PM) Friday Night CHAOS! (from September 10, 2010 03:00 PM to September 10, 2010 11:30 PM) Chaos is...200+mph Factory Doorslammers sporting all 'American Made' Muscle: Chevy's-Fords-Chryslers! These are some of the fastest cars in the Midwest! 5 Classes! 80+ Cars! 'A smack of Chaos in life is Good!' Chrysler Classic "Mopar World Finals" (from September 17, 2010 08:00 AM to September 19, 2010 05:00 PM) ADRL (from September 24, 2010 09:00 AM to September 25, 2010 11:00 PM) Ohio Drags VI Coalition of Urban Drag Racers Association (C.U.D.R.A.) "The Triangle" (from September 26, 2010 09:00 AM to September 26, 2010 05:00 PM) The first ever Grudge Race in Northern Ohio No Box Bonanza Weekend (from October 01, 2010 08:00 AM to October 03, 2010 05:00 PM) presented by BTE AMA Dragbike Track - or - Treat Nationals (from October 09, 2010 08:00 AM to October 10, 2010 05:00 PM) K&N Halloween Classic XXXVII (from October 24, 2010 10:00 PM to October 31, 2010 10:00 PM)

Project American Heros

Thu, 13 May 2010 08:28:25 -0700

Just wanted to let everyone know about this great cause. If you have a business, it might interest you to donate. Last auction raised $150,000 for our men and women! Keep up the good work guys! <a href="http://projectamericanheroes.net/" target="_blank">http://projectamericanheroes.net/</a> Check out what these guys are doing for our soldiers!

King of the Hill

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:41:36 -0700

Coming To America

Tue, 11 May 2010 15:56:40 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=23740"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12736183931dbd9a0.jpg" border="0"></a> North and South America will get the prestigious Aston Martin V12 Vantage later this year due to popular demand. Engineers have worked hard to produce a suitably homologated version of the luxury marque for the new markets but have been strict that the design remains unaltered. originally launched last year as a niche product for Europe, the manufacturer has been forced to reconsider its position and give the Americas what they want. The Vantage is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 510 bhp and 420 lb ft of torque. It accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.2 seconds and can travel up to speeds of 190mph. North and South America will see it go on sale later in 2010 alongside the Carbon Black limited edition which features bespoke metallic paint, a bright finish grille, carbon fiber side strakes, gloss black wheels, and array of other extras. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=23741"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12736184046e1c5c106d0e.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=23742"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1273618425724b1f3d07.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=23739"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1273618385ad9618.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=23738"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_127361837431a5221b.jpg" border="0"></a>

WOT Magazine has T-shirts!

Tue, 11 May 2010 08:39:10 -0700

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Want Your Car/Truck/Boat/Suv/Plane or whatever in a magazine?

Tue, 11 May 2010 06:28:41 -0700

We are looking for feature cars and reader rides for our June isse at <a href="http://www.wotmagazine.com," target="_blank">www.wotmagazine.com,</a> if you are interested in a feature send photos, mod list and owner info to <a href="mailto:features@wotmagazine.com">features@wotmagazine.com</a>, if you are interested in a reader rides submission send a photo, owner info and modlist to <a href="mailto:readerides@wotmagazine.com">readerides@wotmagazine.com</a>

3rd Annual Rod & Kulture Dragfest!! Photographs are up & Posted Now!

Mon, 10 May 2010 08:28:58 -0700

Well this years Dragfest was good! but could have been better if they had not canceled the event! it was announced at both Nostalgia races the weekend before Dragfest. which hurt the gate .. but car count was up from last year. all the racers I talked too enjoyed this race event it is laid back no pressure no points it is about having a good time with friends and fellow gear heads who enjoy hot rod's and fast cars! Please Guys & Gals do this event next year the fans and racers will hear from others that were there that they missed a fun time and will want to come play next year! Photographs haveall been posted from Dragfest 2010 now! <a href="http://JamesDrewPhotography.com" target="_blank">http://JamesDrewPhotography.com</a> link to photos below <a href="http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/3rd-annual-dragfest/" target="_blank">http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/3rd-annual-dragfest/</a> up next for us is Jegs Pacific SportsNationals presented by K & N Filters at Auto Club Dragway at Auto Club Speedway this weekend Starting 13 May 2010 threw 16th of May Starts on 13th Thursday with Test & Tune then Q Fri & Sat Racing Sunday! then following weekend Pacific Street Car Assn. rolls into Auto Club Dragway! then off to Las Vegas for NHRA Heritage Series race at LVMS the Strip along with Car Cruise's and car Show at Oval and Rockabilly Music dress up in your 50's & early 60's clothes ! see ya at the track Jammin James Drew Tim Marshall & Donna bunny ears

My WRX STi Hybrid Build Under Way!

Sun, 09 May 2010 09:04:49 -0700

My Goal, lots of Torque and super quick Spool-up!!! 2.5L STi block New with upgraded crank, Mahle 100mm pistons, Manley H-Beam rods, ACL Race bearings, ARP Head Studs. 2.0L WRX Heads, SuperTech Valves and Springs, GSC S1 Camshafts 270/266 Precision Billet Turbo 5557 or 6262 not sure yet FMIC and Rotated Turbo setup. Deatschwerks 800cc Injectors Future Mods: I may go with AquaMist Alcohol Injection as well.

my fxgt

Sat, 08 May 2010 18:58:34 -0700

i am starting to think this car is a lemon. the clutch seals have given up the ghost. yes i will put some pics up soon

Another Case of Good Luck/ Bad Luck for Bluebaugh in Vegas

Sat, 08 May 2010 17:24:17 -0700

Another Case of Good Luck/ Bad Luck for Bluebaugh in Vegas By Deborah-WFO, Bluebaugh Racing <img src="http://www.wforacingandmachine.com/images/racin_4_jason_sunday_tim_020.jpg" /> Bluebaugh Racing's Team Magna Fuel is determined to reach the 6.20's this season. The team recently attended the Pacific Street Car Associations (PSCA) "Racin' 4 Jason" Nationals in Las Vegas April 30th- May 2nd 2010 running to the Semi-Finals. Crew Chief Deborah Woodard said we had taken some brief down time to rethink our combination and attended the PSCA event to test our theories on a good track. Changes to the chassis and weight distribution in the Magna Fuel Monte Carlo have proven effective. We have been focused on looking for small gains in the first few feet of the track through fine tuning the balance of the car. In qualifying we ran a very consistent pair of 6.45's and a personal best of 6.40 flat being the only team to put down three hard passes in a row. It's a promising start. During the Semi-final round, Bluebaugh paired against reigning PSCA Champion Randy Walker in his 1974 El Camino for an exciting Nitrous showdown. The Charles Carpenter tuned team had been running 30's all weekend qualifying 2nd to Bluebaugh's 6th position. It could have been anyone's race. The lights came down and it was Walker with a small margin advantage. From the starting line it looked like Bluebaugh was pulling hard. Spectators said it was nose to nose nearing the half track. As all were watching in anticipation, the Magna Fuel Monte Carlo suddenly popped with a bright orange explosion shooting out both pipes bringing Bluebaugh to an unexpected stop. Woodard said the car really looked good and appeared to be making some steam. I thought we might just get around Walker this time. As it turned out, the flywheel bolts sheered mid-track under full power basically putting the car in neutral. The engine wrapped more than 9000 rpm's before Bluebaugh could get off the gas. Bluebaugh said at first, I was unsure what happened. I thought the transmission broke. This is the second time we have sheered the flywheel bolts. Once back in the pit, we started to inspect the damages wondering if the crank snapped as well. The long stroke in these big engines puts more stress on the crankshaft. It's been a concern. We lost a crankshaft several years ago and when it happens it destroys the engine most of the time. Later the crankshaft was inspected and cracks were found in thee journals. It's another case of good luck/bad luck. We were very lucky the crankshaft did not snap in two. Despite an untimely end in the Semi's with some broken parts, Woodard said we have a lot left on the table with this car. We have not really begun to put all the power to the engine that it can handle. We have felt that the chassis and other details have been more important. We collected some really good data and have a much better foundation compared to where we started with the changes last September. We are excited to get back to the track and see what this car has in it. The 6.20 range appears to be a very realistic goal from everything we can see. We will certainly need it with West Coast Competitors now running very low in the 6 second range with more frequency and consistency. Bluebaugh Racing would like to thank Magna Fuel for being our title sponsor for a second year. We want to give special appreciation to our media sponsor Speed Scene Racing for giving the team and all sponsors great media coverage. Thanks to JE Pistons who will also stay with us for another year. JE Pistons worked with us to create the perfect set of pistons for our 784 cubic inch nitrous engine. As most people know, DJ Safety has joined us this year and big thanks goes out for the custom fit driver's suit. We will have a full catalog of items from DJ Safety, Magna Fuel, Hughes Performance, and Arrow Track GPS available for sale on our Web Store project <a href="http://www.1320racer.com" target="_blank">http://www.1320racer.com</a> Special thanks to Friction Unlimited for supplying the team with awesome clutch discs. We are negotiating with Friction Unlimited to join us as a full sponsor in our marketing program. Thanks for continuing support from W. W. Williams, Special thanks to Dave at Goodyear Racing who helped us out with a tire deal for the recent event. Bluebaugh Racing is supported by the World's Fastest Organization, LLC along with WFO Racing and Machine, and 1320 Racer.com. Again Much Thanks to our Sponsors and Supporters Magna Fuel, Speed Scene Racing, JE Pistons, DJ Racing Safety Equipment, Friction Unlimited, Fast Forward, W.W. Williams, Highway 69 Racing Products, Hughes Performance, SI Valves, Charles Carpenter Racing, Cubic Flow Modifications, Chris Patrick of Automated Racing Technologies, and Dave at Goodyear Racing. <img src="http://www.wforacingandmachine.com/images/racin_4_jason_sunday_tim_017.jpg" />

KILLER GTR

Sat, 08 May 2010 11:25:46 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=23660"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12733427907bd20f9b0b.jpg" border="0"></a> Beefed up GT-R makes Goodwood debut. One of the coolest cars on earth just got cooler! Feast your eyes on the new GT-R SpecV; a carbon clad version of the original model with lightweight components and enhanced performance. Unfortunately though, it will only be available though a limited number of dealers in Japan with a whopping price tag of 15,750,000 Yen - that's over $110,000! <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=23661"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12733428055dc14d4.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=23662"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1273342815307c4.jpg" border="0"></a>

Lets Stomp Out Hunger Giveaway Contest

Sat, 08 May 2010 08:16:56 -0700

<img src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/wotmagazine/fighthungerflyer.jpg" alt="Fight Hunger" width="627" height="444" /> Help us fight hunger! Today is national stomp out hunger day! If you want to be entered in the drawing send $5 via paypal to <a href="mailto:afischer_616@yahoo.com">afischer_616@yahoo.com</a>

Get your car in WOT Magazine

Thu, 06 May 2010 15:25:35 -0700

Looking for feature cars and reader rides for our june issue, if interested in a feature send photos, mod list and owner info to <a href="mailto:features@wotmagazine.com">features@wotmagazine.com</a> if interested in reader rides send a photo, owner info and mod list to <a href="mailto:readerrides@wotmagazine.com">readerrides@wotmagazine.com</a>

How to maintain a sponsorship

Thu, 06 May 2010 14:27:52 -0700

<a href="http://s821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/wotmagazine/?action=view&current=P4301818.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/wotmagazine/P4301818.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width="523" height="334" /></a> I've had a few drivers ask me why they can't get sponsors for this season, besides economics do you know how to maintain a sponsorship correctly? Now that the season has kicked off and you have a few sponsors on board, the real work begins. Hopefully you and your sponsor have some sort of agreement that outlines your sponsorship package and what roles the sponsored and sponsoree take. The contract/agreement should lay everything out on paper including the payment/product agreement. When you are involved with a sponsor that is paying a good amount of money, all the money is not going to be paid up front. The payment layout should be able to be managed by both your team and the sponsor. Hopefully you made sure that money you receive is enough to fund your whole race season, unless, of course, something other than the length of your contact has been agreed to. Make sure whoever is involved in your sponsorship agreement knows what they are responsible for making things happen in regard to the sponsorship. Communication is key, you need to make sure everyone involved is aware of what is being done and when. There should be a key contact that the sponsor is working with. This will help prevent fewer mistakes. There are many ways of communication today, but it still seems to be a lost art. There is nothing like picking up the phone and calling the sponsor directly or even writing a letter. If you want to stand out then send a handwritten letter to someone if they mention you in an article. This will get their attention and gain their respect. It's the small details that count. At least once a month you should send your sponsor a report of what has been done to assure the sponsorship they provided was a success. The sponsor also should be doing things on their end to activate the sponsorship. All of the promises you made to your sponsor in your proposal in order to obtain their support should be now finished. There should never be a broken promise. Often times this happens when you promise something you think that can be done when in reality it can't. Hopefully you have used some of the sponsorship money to help market the company in one way or another. Press Releases <a href="http://s821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/wotmagazine/?action=view&current=P5022563-Copy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/wotmagazine/P5022563-Copy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width="522" height="360" /></a> You need to announce the sponsorship. It is crazy how limited the people who are sponsored now days don't create a press release announcing their sponsorship. The press release should be created so that it is a mix of the sponsorship announcement, plans for the season and information on the team/car, the driver or owner, past successes and so on. A press release that just talks about the sponsorship has a less chance of being used in media than one that includes all of the above. There are many media outlets that will use your press release if it's written professionally and sent to the right people. There are many local print media, internet sites and more willing to work with you. Graphics/Visual Aids: The sponsor should be willing to work with you, your car and the trailer/hauler if you use one to design graphics to promote their brand. It is important that your sponsor, based on what is offered gets a location on your car that can be seen by fans, TV cameras (If you're that lucky), photographers and more. The sponsor name/logo should be readable. Many car owners come up with a variety of excuses for not having a sponsor logo or name on a car or their trailer when most of the excuses are non-sense. You need to make your sponsor's name stand out. There will most likely be more exposure for a sponsor's name than your own. The Winners Circle: <a href="http://s821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/wotmagazine/?action=view&current=P4302198.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz133/wotmagazine/P4302198.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width="613" height="416" /></a> Here is a serious mistake that many car owners make. Sponsors pay for exposure, at least most of them do (there are other reasons for businesses getting involved), so why Is it that when a car wins, often times the sponsor name can't be seen because there is some many people in the photo in front of the car. The winners circle is a great marketing opportunity for the sponsor. The car owner/driver should be visible also with the hat from the sponsor on it or on the uniform. There will be many photos used so make sure it's clearly seen. Next time you're in the winner's circle try this. Have the friends, family, and others stand behind the car and only the driver in front of it. But be careful that you're not blocking the sponsor's logo. You should keep a hat with the sponsor name/logo on it in the car so as soon as you reach the winners circle you can replace your helmet if you have one with it. It should be the case if you win or lose. As soon as the helmet comes off that hat should go on. You're Appearance: Personal appearance is also important like your uniforms, hats, hero cards, gloves and etc and anything else within budget should be provided by the sponsor. Everything else should not only be grade a looking but also promote a message for your sponsor. Team/Club Website: Does your team or club have a website? If not they should. Websites can be a very important part of the sponsorship success package. Having your sponsor linked to your website is a great way to increase exposure and perhaps, create more business for the sponsor. If you have more than one sponsor, you should try to get them all together so that they can work out a B2B relationship that is beneficial to all and earn you respect from your sponsors. As for the website, it's important to have an informative website that is easy to navigate and up to date. Not being up to date is worse than not having a website at all. Media: There will be many local, regional and sometimes national publications and newspapers that are popular with readers that come use your editorial help. Most of the weeklies are already under staffed and would welcome a weekly or monthly column about local racing. You could offer to write for them for free which gives you an opportunity to gain additional exposure for your sponsors just don't make it 100% about you! Exposure: A tent with the sponsor's name or logo on it could be setup to cover your work area to help give your sponsor more exposure. They are very inexpensive. These are just some ideas to help maintain that sponsorship that keeps the throttle "Wide Open!"

H1R The beginning

Thu, 06 May 2010 06:28:24 -0700

I'm about to post up the beginning poto's of my new project. A Buell drag bike and its transformation into a real proffesional looking and performing machine. I hope all who see this process enjoy it as much as I will.

What would you like to see in WOT Magazine?

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:46:05 -0700

We are always working to improve WOT Magazine and we want to hear what our fans want to see. Let us know!

DJ Safety to Sponsor Bluebaugh- Offical Press

Mon, 03 May 2010 22:44:50 -0700

WOT Magazine releases first issue

Mon, 03 May 2010 14:35:07 -0700

check out our first issue! Were very excited! <a href="http://www.wotmagazine.com" target="_blank">www.wotmagazine.com</a>

BugIn 35, Fontana California

Mon, 03 May 2010 13:19:01 -0700

On the one hand, I was dreading our trip to Fontana. I've never really liked the track there. On the other I was really starting to look forward to it when it got closer. I have to admit, contrary to my first experience there, the personnel at Fontana were very nice and very helpful and it was a beautiful day for racing. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=22875"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12729189854afdcb699.jpg" border="0"></a> Except for the long clean-up periods, and the fact that we only got two runs before eliminations, it was a great event. I have never made a secret of my disdain for Fontana, so when I found SOMETHING to complain about, I was happy! The thing that bugged me the most is because of the downtime, we only got two shots before eliminations. The "Outlaw Turbo" and "Super Stock" guys got three. The Quick 32 guys paid TWICE as much as those guys for class fees and I would have thought that would have counted for something. This ain't taking away from the OT & SS guys. I'm happy they got three shots. For our money, we should have gotten three also. That's my complaint, and it's aimed at whoever's decision it was on that call, such as it is. Moving on... We had tons of people coming by our pit area to check out everything we've done on the car, from the chassis work we did over the off season, to the new "Strip Dominator" heads now on the car from our friends at CB Performance. Kind words from everyone. Thank you! I had put the motor back in with the same state of tune that we ran on the dyno the week prior to this event at CB. It made a lot of power on the dyno, and Pat Downs (pictured at the dyno), my son Mark and us were looking (hoping) for some really good performance numbers. I did not want to disappoint. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=22876"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1272919274dfd7f.jpg" border="0"></a> We opened up the day with an 11.42 at 117+ mph. Not an all time best. However, what is interesting to note is that our all time best at Fontana was 11.70 at 113. A couple years ago, we came straight from Bakersfield after running an ANRA event on Saturday, running a string of 11.60s, getting a runner-up finish in E/Gas (11.60 Index) and towing from there to Fontana the very next day, and not being able to do any better than 11.80. So considering those factors, 11.42 was pretty good. I tried one step leaner on the fuel for the second run, and it slowed down. Apparently, it didn't like that at all, so I went back to the baseline setting. When we went back up for our third qualifying pass, we were turned away. That is when we found out that only OT and SS got three, and we would have to be satisfied with two. We got two, but I wasn't satisfied. For round one of eliminations, we dialed 11.45. I had veteran David Cerny who was also dialed at 11.45, so it would be a heads up start. We left the line together and on top end of the track, David was way out in front, and I just couldn't catch him. And then my win light came on and I knew he had run under. I went 11.47 on my 11.45 dial to his 11.33, also on an 11.45 dial. I round two I had a bye and a brain fart on the starting line and only ran 11.80. No biggie. I still cursed myself and tried to convince myself to get my head in the game. In Round three, I was paired with good friend Troy Palmer. I like racing Troy. He is a very tough racer and always gives me a good run. This time was no different. I went 11.46 on my 11.45 dial, he went 11.34 on an 11.32 dial. I got the win and the margin of victory was only .011 second. I know there's guys with automatic trans race cars that do that on a regular basis, but it ain't bad for a couple of stick shift cars, buzzing the motor up close to 8000 rpm on the starting line, dumping the clutch and rowing through the gears! That put us in the final round with my good friend John Schuerger, another very tough racer. John was dialed in at 11.65 and I stuck with my 11.45. I got there first but ran under with an 11.43....and backing off the throttle! For some reason, it picked up all the way through the run and all the incremental times were the fastest of the day from the 60 foot, all the way through the 1000 foot times and speeds. I reckon the air must have come in! The good thing was it was very consistent, it ran it's best ever numbers at Fontana by .28 seconds and 4mph. Not so good was it has not bettered it's best ever number, those coming at Sacramento last May. We are pretty certain that at a track that has better conditions such as Famoso or Sacramento that we can see some all time best performance numbers for the Blue Car. The best thing... Getting to run a couple of my best friends in the late rounds and getting a runner-up at Bug In 35. Who wouldn't be happy with that!

my fxgt

Sun, 02 May 2010 15:02:11 -0700

got tunes sorted but brought out new problem. short in the back tail lights grrr. so my car is only daytime use only for the moment.

photo of the M&H Tires I won in TheFoat.com and M&H Tires first tire giveaway contest

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:54:34 -0700

Here is a link to a photo of the M&H Tires I won in TheFoat.com and M&H Tires first tire giveaway contest 4-6-2010. Thanks again gang!! <a href="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_127268130236c58b9428.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_127268130236c58b9428.jpg</a>

Ever think about the things we're offered for our cars?

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:37:22 -0700

Something has been bothering me a lot for the last couple of years. The tire shops started offering to fill our tires with nitrogen a while back. An employee of a company with 15 stores in CA only offered this to me once back in '07. My problem at that time was if he was going to put nitrogen in, what was he going to do about what's already in there? There is no way to evacuate a tubeless tire. Even more astounding is this, the air we breathe is about 80% nitrogen! What the hell are they selling again? How much improvement are you supposed to get by inflating a tire that has 90% of it's volume containing air made up of 80% nitrogen that's trapped inside by the bead of the tire against the rim with just a fraction of a cubic foot of pure nitrogen to build up a pressure of 35 - 45 PSI? They charge people money for this. If some of you FOATers out there can tell me why this makes sense, I'd love to hear it. I'd also like to hear similar rants about other products and gimmicks.

WOT Magazine-New Grassroots Enthusiast Automotive Magazine To Cater To All Things Motorized!

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:14:21 -0700

WOT Magazine (www.wotmagazine.com) is a magazine for the grassroots enthusiast. They cover everything from your local car show to the big corporate events. Some of their specialized coverage includes Formula D, Redline Time Attack, Import Face Off, XDC and much more. With the latest trends, tech articles, features, industry news and more WOT Magazine (www.wotmagazine.com) is your one stop for all things motorized. If you can hit the throttle WIDE OPEN then you can see it in WOT Magazine! Their innovative magazine helps develop interactive connectivity between the Grassroots enthusiasts and businesses all around the globe. WOT Magazine plans to not only offer information on a daily basis but they also plan to release a monthly interactive flip magazine which will be jammed packed full of the hottest cars, trucks, suvs, bikes, boats and more! Unlike other publications, WOT caters to everything from your garage built project all the way up to your corporate/sponsor build show pieces. Justin VanBlargan, editor in chief for WOT Magazine, states With todays automotive industry magazines concentrating on just one sort of motorized style we capture it and bring it right to your finger tips at <a href="http://www.wotmagazine.com." target="_blank">www.wotmagazine.com.</a> We hope to bring many opportunities not only to ourselves but to others out there that may not be interested in a certain sport until they see it from a different angle.If you would like to advertise, have a suggestion, event or anything in general for WOT Magazine you can contact them by emailing <a href="mailto:info@wotmagazine.com">info@wotmagazine.com</a> . Also be sure to request to join our crew!

First Race of the Season

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:35:16 -0700

Well the weekend started out well. I practiced with my new transbrake for the first time and was doing really good. .009, .029 lights, then comes competition and what happens.... -.011 egads!!! just what I didn't need. First round out in the first race. Well the good news is that there are 11 more races and hopefully I can do better than I did this last week. I need to be able to practice the transbrake more since I have been footbraking for so many years....

Maserati Sale Starts 2014

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:16:23 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=21177"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_127243523764322a.jpg" border="0"></a> A new entry-level model from Maserati is set to rival the Mercedes E63 AMG, BMW M5 and Audi A6. Being the boss can take you on some exciting ventures but Fiat has also proved that owning Maserati can also ruffle a few feathers in certain German camps. They spoke at a press conference in Italy recently about plans to bring their prices in line with the big three (BMW, Mercedes and Audi). This will no doubt boost Maserati`s sales but in doing so will it disappoint current owners by taking away the exclusivity of the brand? Fiat hope not as they also wish to slash the price of the replacement Quattroporte in 2014 to around $97,000.00. Proving they mean business, they are also pushing another of their offsprings, namely Ferrari to make six new models within four years. Get stuck in, Fiat, we say.

NASA RACE 3

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:25:14 -0700

We will be going to sac on sunday for NASA PRO VW race. Going to try to get the car in the nines. found some problems last time out and they are fixed. turning up the boost to around 25 psi, the track should be well prepped from the Funny Car Fever race so it should hold the power.

Parts Online Searches

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:09:14 -0700

I spend a lot of time researching Automotive Aftermarket trends, and results of SEO practices for auto performance parts and accessories. My opinion of what is behind the scenes has changed 100% from 5 years ago, what seemed so simple on the web page took a lot of time to get it to appear that way. What a dilemma they faced. When I wanted a website to simply show Make Model and Year for part selection and include brands and part numbers in results, even the task sounded simple. There are many developers out there that say they can pull it off...put a few hundred brands in the mix with about 50 new variables and it's a different story. I have looked at templates that promise to do what you need yet there are no Make Model and Year search options...if I am selling car parts I need Make-Model & Year period. Obviously there was a need to simplify the process of selling parts online, nothing complicated, just M-M-Y and parts connecting to the searcher. No super duper AAIA or ACES stuff, I just want to sell parts. Being a small retailer I cannot pay thousands of dollars to do it. Or give up any small margins I may profit. These are all the conclusions that led me to a developer that really could pull it off and have the results right, and not charge more than I could justify paying. Since they were looking to establish their business in the States, they agreed to take it on. They were not aware of the complexities of aftermarket parts and data, but each step was bravely confronted and ultimately pulled off. The results are astonishing and even I am impressed, they are SEO Pros. Which many profess to be, but never produce. Bottom line is these guys were a good find. I just thought I would share my story in case you are dealing with the same issues or have in the past, there are options. My next mission is going to be doing something about the MAP busters and maybe even figure out a way to get Manufacturers to clean up their own data, and then I will be satisfied. Thanks for reading!

Shopping for a new ride

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:17:13 -0700

I've been looking for a family style daily driver for months now. Getting a little frustrated. I was supposed to hop a train to Chicago this morning, but, the dealer failed to make good on his promise to fix an air bag light that was on. Really, just needed a code scanned and a little labor. I had my train ticket, and took a day off from work, only to get jerked around again. Oh well, I like driving my Bug!

high school drag race

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:14:37 -0700

thinking about letting my 17 year old daughter run my drag truck for high school race, after all she did help build it and has been my pit crew for 5yrs. she help warm the truck, fix it, service it, clean it, monitors my tire pressure, she is my pit crew, my son help some but not like her. she wants a F.E.D. but I told her she needs track time first. I guess I can de-tune and run smaller launch and top end chips! any suggestions?

my current ride...

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:26:04 -0700

i ofloaded a 230e merceds benz for an 1985 ae82 jap import fxgt corolla. that i had previously owned before. silver in colour. 5 speed man. gear box a bit rumbly but fixing that soon. going to to sort out the lack of tunes shortly.

Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:31:08 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=18423"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1271867309176edb.jpg" border="0"></a> Most Expensive Motorcycle Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike Price: $700,000 The Dodge Tomahawk, a 1,500-lb. motorcycle with four wheels, has a Dodge Viper's V10 engine and can go from zero to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, according to Edmunds.com. The top speed is estimated to be more than 300 mph. The vehicle, which made its debut at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, was reportedly priced at $550,000, but a Dodge spokesperson confirmed to Bloomberg Businessweek that two units were sold at an even higher $700,000.

Ferrari's stunning 202mph V8!

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:49:01 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=18418"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1271810669821b32.jpg" border="0"></a> Ferrari's stunning 202mph V8! The new Ferrari 458 Italia is a huge leap forward from the company's previous mid-engined sports cars with distinctive styling and improved performance; using cutting edge technology, internal engine friction is reduced for lower fuel consumption than the F430, despite increasing the overall power. What's more, the car is equipped with 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that provides smooth shifts even at full throttle - just one of the many additional features that make this particular model really quite special. We can expect to see it unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=18417"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1271810661f033b8407.jpg" border="0"></a>

web page

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:21:41 -0700

<a href="http://www.nobodysbitchracing.com" target="_blank">www.nobodysbitchracing.com</a>

Rotary Engine World Record

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:44:51 -0700

From 0-201mph in 6.752 seconds you don't see much but the smell of glory is immense! This speedy feat made engineer brothers, Rocky and George Rehayem the new World Record holders for the fastest rotary-engined vehicle over 400m. They share their victory with the Pac Performance Mazda 6 team and 30,000 fans who witnessed it at the Fuchs Australian Nationals at Western Sydney's International drag strip last Saturday. Thanks to the modifications of the two brothers, the Mazda6 produces some 1,500hp from a single-turbo, triple rotor Mazda engine. The car is also given additional strength and weight saving from aerospace-grade materials while the chassis is chrome-moly and the body and brakes carbon fibre. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=18392"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12717169726fbe7.jpg" border="0"></a>

Acura NSX

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:24:39 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=18391"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_127171575797f5ea.jpg" border="0"></a> Never mind Clairvoyants, the latest John Danby Honda NSX can predict the future with its clever ESP system and even change it to save your bacon! Sadly for us this smart-looking race car is a one-off model built for owner and Britcar race winner David Fenn who will be racing it in the final round at Brands Hatch on 7th November. We're thinking he probably has a pretty good idea of how to keep the car in check anyway but traction aids are always handy! John Danby Racing has applied the latest engine control and data-logging GPS and Fly by Wire live feed video technology to the car. The dampers and brakes are also upgraded for the event. TV journalist, Vicki Butler-Henderson will drive the debut race for the Honda NSX alongside John Danby Racing regular James Barclay in the daytime Production race. Car owner and Britcar regular David Fenn will then drive the NSX in the evening GT race alongside Barclay. For more info on John Danby Racing and their services and products visit: <a href="http://www.johndanbyracing.com" target="_blank">www.johndanbyracing.com</a>

12's

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:34:37 -0700

Well finally made it into the 12's but still have a bad stumble in 3rd @4600 rpm. Went <a href="mailto:12.76@108.56">12.76@108.56</a>

Life in General

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:27:30 -0700

I really have no idea what to write here but I'll give it a shot and if ya don't like it,,,don't read it and certainly don't let the door hit ya in the ass on your way the f--- out...:) Trying to get some last minute prep done on the car for Saturdays club birthday party and car show.... Crap!!! I remember years ago when cleaning a car was nothing to it but now, at 57 years of age, this is a boatload of work! LOL Got a powerball the other day and I gotta say it does make polishing a lot easier! The weather looks like it's gonna be good for the show but we may get some rain towards the evening time soooo, I am sincerely hoping the storm passes us by! I'll pick this up again later.. Have a great Thursday all!!! RIDE SAFE AND RIDE SMART!!!

Diesel Hot Rod, but GREEN

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:18:53 -0700

Three winters back I designed a Diesel Powered Hot Rod, based on Recycling as much as possible. I was inspired by the Green Zone at the SEMA show, got the idea to do a green and very cool hot rod that I could race, and drive, I hate trailer queens. Winter being what it is up here in the Great White North, I have had three years to refine the design. Design is finished and I have been hunting for a Duramax powered pickup that was a write-off for the drive line donor. One would think that would be easy to find, so did I, apparently not. I am also an automotive journalist, my specialty has been off-road, and I have been writing about what I actually do, not what I see someone else do. I figured this project might be an interesting way to get back into the racing scene that I have not really been a part of for a long time. I did race back in the late 70's when street racing was still politically correct, sort of, and cars only went in a straight line, they had to turning was out of the question. I will be posting notes on how the project is progressing and a link to my blog site as things progress. Can't wait to get started, and better yet, join the 200 MPH club at Bonneville. I also want to say a big thanks to my first sponsor, Superior Diesel in Sexsmith Alberta, thanks Ernie. been a week more or less, and I had the idea to update sooner, then I caught the Baby Plague, my grandson brought home something from daycare and everyone spent the week on the big white phone, think a night of tequila with beer chasers,oooh. So added to the collection of open minded companies who appreciate a different build are Wysco Products who are supplying just about anything I need from their catalog. Supreme Diesel, my drive line supplier has decided to have the Allison Transmission re-built to race spec, thanks for that. I wanted to post some concept drawings, however, other things got in the way last week, just not enough hours in a day it would seem. I did however find a 1995 Range Rover that I am going to use the body off of, it is going to be hard to recognize it when I am done, but it does provide a VIN number for registration and road use, and all legal up here in Canada. Until the next installment, have a great week.

Audi R8 V10

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:12:48 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=17319"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1270915894bf11616.jpg" border="0"></a> R8 V10 has been awarded World Performance Car 2010. As if they needed another title! Audi has now scored a hatrick (out of five attempts) in the World Performance car category. In 2007 it was the RS4 that took the title, in 2008 the Audi R8 and now in 2010 the Audi R8 V10 - that`s just greedy! The German manufacturer kicked off its world status back in 2005 when the Audi A6 won World Car Of the Year and that trend hasn`t seemed to have slowed down ever since. Developed jointly with quattro GmbH, the Audi R8 V10 is powered by a 5.2 litre direct injection ten-cylinder engine which develops 525PS, enabling it to sprint from zero to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds and then to a top speed of 196mph. It features Audi technologies such as quattro permanent all-wheel drive, a lightweight aluminium body and innovative all-LED lights. Many on the jury at the World Car Awards were swayed towards the R8 V10 as they said that "Audi has at long last satisfied our hunger for a street car that lives up to the excitement of the original Le Mans series-dominating R8 LMP1 race car." For more details on this car and others in the range go to <a href="http://www.audi.co.uk" target="_blank">www.audi.co.uk</a>

photographs from March PSCA race // Mopars at the Strip / LBGP Media Day

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:23:45 -0700

New photographs been posted from Mopars at the Strip LVMS and I got a some words and Photographs from 36th Annual LBGP Media day on <a href="http://www.HotRodHotline.com" target="_blank">www.HotRodHotline.com</a> <a href="http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2009show/09toyotagrandprixjames/" target="_blank">http://www.hotrodhotline.com/feature/2009show/09toyotagrandprixjames/</a> <a href="http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/mopars-at-the-strip/" target="_blank">http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/mopars-at-the-strip/</a> psca <a href="http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/psca-spring-break-s/" target="_blank">http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/psca-spring-break-s/</a> <a href="http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/52nd-annual-march-m/" target="_blank">http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/52nd-annual-march-m/</a> more photographs <a href="http://JamesDrewPhotography.com" target="_blank">http://JamesDrewPhotography.com</a>

IMSM RACING SERIES CLASS'S

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 07:02:55 -0700

IMSM RACING SERIES HEADS UP INDEX CLASS'S <a href="http://WWW.IMSMRACINGSERIES.COM" target="_blank">WWW.IMSMRACINGSERIES.COM</a> CHECK FOR MORE INFO STREET BRAWLER(13.50) STREET INTIMDATOR (12.50) STREET HEAT (11.60) PRO AVENGER (10.50) PRO DOMINATOR(9.50) PRO XTREM(8.60) PRO 10.5 TIRE(8.60) PRO OUTLAW (7.80)

IMSM RACING SERIES

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:42:05 -0700

HELLO EVERYONE ARE YOU READY FOR RACING IF SO COME ON OUT AND RACE IN OUR PROGRAM THE IMSM RACING SERIES WE HAVE CLASS'S FOR EVERY TYPE OF RACER OUT THERE SLOW FAST WHAT EVER IT MAY BE WE HAVE SOME FOR YOU. HEADS UP DRAG RACING OFF A PRO .400 TREE GREAT PAY OUTS GREAT LAKES DRAGAWAY UNION GROVE WI. APRIL 17TH IS OUR OUR OPENER GATES OPEN 8 AM

Changing EMS

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:55:07 -0700

Well the time has come to try a new EMS for my CRX race car. I will be changing to a Hondata S300 system from an Autronic SMC. There was nothing wrong with the Autronic system, but I just want to try something else. The Hondata system is very proven, and I will now have a tuner that is "local" to me. We are aiming to get the car down within a few weeks before the first weekend in May.

April Issue Coming Soon!

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:52:23 -0700

April's Issue will release the 6th so keep your eyes peels for a jammed pack issue! Here is a preview: <a href="http://s580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/tunermag/?action=view&current=page1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/tunermag/page1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a> Keep your eyes peeled to <a href="http://www.tunermaneuvermag.com" target="_blank">www.tunermaneuvermag.com</a> for more details!

MoTeC

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:10:29 -0700

What's the deal with MoTeC not updating there non x00 series boxes with the windows based software like the x00's boxes do. you would think that MoTeC would update these boxes to be more user friendly and more attractive to potential buyers. Instead they leave it alone and make it less desirable for the novice ppl like myself. Me personally would not run the non x00 series being that there are not enough ignition outputs nore regulare outputs and inputs. Whats your thought? cause this really grinds my gears!

Low end power on CBR600RR

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:17:40 -0700

I love my bike, but sometimes I wish it had lower end torque as compared to a 1000RR. I always have to rev up to keep up. I guess that's what having a 600 is all about, but it also seems like I burn through gas faster.

Arash AF-10 Supercar

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:44:13 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=16555"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_127016532364930924519.jpg" border="0"></a> Have you ever had all the blood rush to the skin under your chest when you anticipate something momentous? Well perhaps the Arash AF-10 supercar was named after this very telling symptom. Who couldn't get a bit twitchy when you see a 1260kg, carbon fibre, Bugatti Veyron league super car which has just been announced to cost $400,000? All the hype of 1200bhp and 900-1000lb ft from its 550bhp 7.0-litre V8 engine from a Corvette Z06 and an optional six-speed sequential gearbox from the Zonda F suggests it will beg, borrow and steal to be the best. Even its chassis tuner, Loris Bicocchi was half-inched from the Bugatti Veyron engineering team. Founder of the Supercar brand Arash Farboud even bragged to the media; "This will be like a two-seater F1 car with a radio, it's the most extreme car I can make." We await to see it in action.

Dart Facebook Contest for April

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:55:54 -0700

We're announcing a new Facebook contest for the month of April from Dart! We want to see your insane performance videos! Go to our Facebook group "Dart Machinery Performance" and post up your videos there. We want awesome burn outs, cars standing on two wheels, trucks flying through the air, whatever you've got! At the end of April, we'll take a vote here at Dart, and the poster of the video that gets the most votes will get a $200.00 Dart gift certificate! The videos can be your pre-existing clips, or if you like you can make a new video just for the contest. We'll announce the winner on our Facebook group in early May after all the votes are tallied. Please follow the link below to read the full contest rules, entries that don't follow the rules can't win, so don't skip reading them! <a href="http://www.dartheads.com/news_article_view.php?nak=101" target="_blank">http://www.dartheads.com/news_article_view.php?nak=101</a> Good luck everyone!

West Coast Hot Rod Race Report

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:36:37 -0700

Be careful of what you ask for. You just may get it! When I undertook the task of reconfiguring the rear suspension, the goal was not necessarily to make the car quicker. The project was intended to make the car launch cleaner and quicker and be more controllable. After about a dozen runs, we got close to figuring out what it likes. Now, we just gotta get 'er softened up a little because it now gets outta the gate way too fast! At the West Coast Hot Rod Association season opener this weekend, we would once again be competing in E/Gas on and 11.60 index and on a .5 pro tree. I had a good idea of where to start. 12psi in the M&H slicks, 7200rpm launch chip and the front end set up loose. My long-time friend Steve Long was also there in his '69 big block Mustang, and also my good friends, Troy & John Palmer, with their 1960 VW sedan, although John would not arrive till late in the day. Other VW racers, and FOAT members in attendance were Paul Miller and Andre Drier. Along with beautiful weather and incredible conditions, the usual cast of characters, tough racers all, the stage was set. We opened up with a -.002 redlight and an 11.44 pass in round one of qualifying. That put a smile on my face. Steve and Troy were having some difficulties though. Steve's car was having tranny troubles and Troy's car was having some valvetrain issues, which prevented him from making a full pass. We pitched in to help Troy, but could not get it wrapped up in time for round two of qualifying. Steve's troubles were simply unfixable. Somewhat reluctantly, we left Troy on his own so we could make our second run. The result was a botched stage, but a good run. I was way late because of the botched stage but ran 11.53 to get a little closer to the 11.60 index. I had one more shot to back it down enough to get inside the index, so I was OK with it. In round three of qualifying, I had backed off on the launch chip as well as the top end, and went 11.72 with a .025 reaction time. This put us in the fifth position in qualifying. Good enough. I was happy with the reaction time too. A nice soft, straight launch that should be repeatable. It was now "Kick-Back" time. Troy had more valve-train issues in his last qualifying session so we pretty much pulled up a chair, knock down a couple brews and watched the spectacle unfold. By this time John had arrived so there was no need for us to pitch in, except for trying to round up some rocker arm adjusting screws, as Troy had used up all the spares he had and had broken more. Fellow VW racer Paul Miller came to the rescue with what Troy needed. For the eliminations round the next day, I found that I was paired up with my friend Steve. Troy would be "Flying Blind" against his opponent, as he didn't get a decent run going during qualifying. I knew Steve's car wasn't running the numbers, but still, I wasn't going to hold anything back. I was pretty soft on the tree at .099, and was out in front the entire distance, throttling back on the top end to take the win. Troy did not advance and he put a little too much "oomph" into it, not knowing if it was going to make a clean, full pass or not, and just couldn't scrub enough speed off on top to stay within the 11.60 index. In round two, we were paired up with Al White in his '67 GTO. Al alternates between C/Gas (9.60 index) and E/Gas. He's a really tough competitor that knows his car well. I was up mentally and I had upped the launch chip as I was a little bugged about the .099 reaction time I had recorded in round one. I went minus.031 red and Al was minus .003 red. Since I was "redder", Al got the win. So, the "Three Amigos" were done. All things considered, it was a good outing. In hindsight, I should have shrugged off the .099 as an anomaly and left it the way I had it after the third qualifying run. "Shoulda, coulda, woulda" The good thing for us was that there are now only three guys in front of us in points. The bad thing is that this was a double points race, so two of those guys are TWO rounds out on us and one that is FOUR rounds out! Hopefully we can get 'em reeled back in at the next West Coast Hot Rod race. Our car worked REALLY well. Maybe TOO good. I had it softened up so much to keep from going red that it had a little bit of a bog. It would pull the front wheels up and then it would kinda just fall down and then go, but not too bad. Still easily able to run the number. I had a couple of really good RTs in qualifying, starting out with a minus .002, and running 11.44 all-out, botched the stage in Q2 and was late, but ran 11.53 throttling back some, and came back with a .025 at 11.72 in Q3 after "Chipping" the launch down and throttling back enough to make a run over the index. Chalk it up to learning how to set it up for any given race and getting a handle on what it likes as a baseline for those situations. Hopefully, we can do better by not having to guess as much going in to any given type of race. I now have almost 20 runs on it since converting the rear suspension and have raced on three different trees, full tree, .4 pro and .5 pro, and I've found that on "Full Kill" it can go red on a .4 pro tree as long as I am on my game. And that is precisely what I wanted.

NEW SEASON

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:20:26 -0700

4 WIDE AT Z-MAX DRAG STRIP...! WHAT DO YOU THINK..?....GOOD FOR THE SPORT...? OR BAD FOR THE DRIVERS..?

Bluebaugh Racing: On the Horizon for 2010

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:02:33 -0700

Bluebaugh Racing: On the Horizon for 2010 By Deborah-WFO, March 2010 <img src="http://www.wforacingandmachine.com/images/3-14-09-tm-psca_094_ssi1.jpg" /> Bluebaugh Racings Team Magna Fuel is taking a brief reprieve to rethink and prepare for the 2010 racing season yet ahead. Last September Bluebaugh and Crew Chief Deborah Woodard took a late mid-season leap of faith changing a proven combination in the Magna Fuel Monte Carlo with a bigger engine. Bluebaugh said its been quite a challenge to harness the new power. We are taking a step back for a minute to rethink after several events spent with difficulty. We want to come back to the competition prepared. Adding horsepower to the mix is just not as easy at it sounds. It changes everything about the car. Crew Chief Woodard said we have spent countless hours studying chassis dynamics for this project and days at a time on the garage floor with a tape measure and calculator. Our 1995 model chassis has now undergone a complete transformation with additional bracing, a 180 degree turn in the scaling, and changes in the four link set up. During the process a crack was also located. Woodard said this is the second time a crack has been discovered just following difficulties with getting the car to respond correctly and may have been contributing to the problem. Crack inspections have become a more frequent part of our routine. Preliminary testing is showing we are headed in the right direction with a rough but encouraging 1.01 60ft. time. We should be ready by May to give the competition a good run. We feel this new set up has the potential to compete in the low 6 second range now needed on the West Coast. During down time, Woodard who is also the teams Marketing Director has been working on a new project to attract sponsorship support for 2010 and beyond. The project is an online Sponsor Store marketed under the name <a href="http://www.1320racer.com" target="_blank">http://www.1320racer.com</a> Woodard said, I think it makes sense that we take an aggressive role in meeting what sponsorship is supposed to be about, which is promoting a return on investment for those companies that have invested in us. A part of our sponsorship funding will come directly from sales and be proportionate to how well we do with the store project. I hope that companies will start to find that investment in racers more on a sportsman level is very worthwhile as the market continues to be difficult. I think this will be a good deal for all involved. We have four companies who have immediately joined the project. Magna Fuel, our title sponsor, was the first to agree that the project should be launched. Hughes Performance who has been with us for many years is on board as well. DJ Racing Safety Equipment has joined as a new sponsor and brings with them a full catalog of quality safety products. Arrow Track GPS has also joined as a new sponsor bringing a unique live Internet tracking GPS unit that will locate any vehicle, trailer, or RV anywhere nationally. We are expecting more companies to join shortly and more deals are in the works for the project. Bluebaugh and Woodard agree that without the support of our sponsors we just would not be racing and we are fortunate to have such an opportunity to do what we love so much. We would like to welcome back all our returning sponsors. JE Pistons will be returning for a second year and have been instrumental to the success our racing program. We also continue to enjoy a great relationship with Speed Scene Racing who has been our live Racing Webcast media sponsor for a few years now. Continuing support will be W.W. Williams, Fast Forward, Highway 69 Racing Products, and SI Valves. We hope to see everyone at the races very soon. *Post Note- We are having a sale on DJ Safety items in light of recent circumstance <a href="http://www.worldsfastestorganization.com" target="_blank">http://www.worldsfastestorganization.com</a> <img src="http://www.wforacingandmachine.com/images/psca_lvms_april_09_tim_639_8mz7.jpg" />

Porsche 911 GTStreet R

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:45:46 -0700

German Tuning firm TechArt have re-developed their GTStreet R package to suit the new Porsche 911 Turbo facelift model. The 2010 version of the kit uses many carbon fibre-look parts as well as a glossy black honeycomb finish on the mirror caps and spoilers (previously it was matt). The LED daytime lights give the front of the car even more character due to their expanse and new pattern. Also new are the 19 and 20" TechArt Formula five-spoke light alloys. The new face-lifted 911 Turbo now comes with a six-speed gearbox and sport clutch instead of the Tiptronic S transmission and this has given it a 0.1 second acceleration advantage over the 2009 model. Otherwise the performance figures stay the same (660PS and 860Nm). The new kit is currently being debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=15500"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12695569632b4f422aaf.jpg" border="0"></a>

ETI this weekend

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:13:36 -0700

So ETI is this weekend. Everything should pass. Bought those dreaded new seatbelts... Oh wait the ones I just took out looked brand new. I hate having to change seat belts every two years when there is nothing wrong with the current pair. Anyway running a 9 sec car means that the tech guys will be crawling all over it Sat. Next weekend will be the first out on the track finally. Sure been a long winter.

Q & A

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:25:25 -0700

1 Q: How does wrapping headers increase horsepower? .. .. A: Wrapping the headers maintains exhaust gas heat within the header. This translates into more exhaust flow due to maintaining exhaust temperatures as it flows out of the engine. By improving the scavenging of spent gases, the engine breathes more efficiently. This reduces contamination of gases, thus allowing the engine to develop more power. .. .. 2 Q: How much wrap is required to do a set of headers? .. .. A: Guidelines recommend: 1-2" x 50' roll for a 4 cyl., 2-2" x 50' rolls for a V6 or V8, and 3-2" x 50' rolls for a big block or 180 degree set of headers. .. .. 3 Q: Why only wrap 18" to 20" of the primaries on a RV or towing vehicle? .. .. A: These vehicles generate a lot more heat than the average automobile with the chemical properties of the wrap assisting with the heat flow, the collector acts as a "dump off" area for the heat on these applications only. Generally the header manifold blankets are easier to use on these applications and are highly recommended. .. .. 4 Q: Why do you use only a 1/4" overlap and nothing more? .. .. A: Using only 1/4" overlap draws the heat from the motor but still allows the heat to evenly dissipate through out the system. If you use more than 1/4" overlap you may cause fatiguing due to "hot spots" in your tubes. .. .. 5 Q: Does the wrap overheat exhaust components? .. .. A: This area is not a problem due to the added flow of the exhaust. Increasing flow also increases the amount of heat extracted from the engine and manifold. .. .. 6 Q: When is it not recommended to use header wrap on cast iron exhaust manifolds on a turbo engine? .. .. A: Cracking on stock exhaust manifolds and housing has never been a problem. Manifolds to the turbo can be a problem only if extensive modifications have been made to the castings. These types of castings have a high failure rate even without the wrap being applied to them. This is due to the uneven wall thickness of the castings from the machine work performed to improve flow of the manifold. The heat cycle generated could cause the cast iron to become brittle eventually causing cracking to occur. .. .. 7 Q: Can the header wrap be used on a catalytic converter? .. .. A: Yes! .. .. 8 Q: What temperature will the wrap withstand? .. .. A: 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit .. .. 9 Q: Does the header wrap contain asbestos? .. .. A: No! .. .. 10 Q: What kind of material is the header wrap made of? .. .. A: Highly textured silica based fabric with a patented inorganic coating applied by a proprietary process. A heat conducting coating is applied with a binder to the surface to provide a equal amount of heat distribution. Limit 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. .. .. 11 Q: Does the header wrap retain heat better than ceramic coatings? .. .. A: Yes. Ceramic coatings are made from inorganic compounds made of aluminum oxide or of zirconium oxide or coating of an intermetallic compound. These coatings are all very good conductors of heat and only provide corrosion protection. .. .. 12 Q: Does header wrap increase power and improve fuel mileage? .. .. A: Yes. By wrapping headers, exhaust gas heat within the header is maintained. This translates into better exhaust flow because the hotter the exhaust gasses stay, the faster they flow out of the engine. By improving the scavenging of spent gases, the engine breathes more efficiently. This reduces contamination of the intake fuel air charge with exhaust gases. Thus allowing the engine to develop more power with less throttle. .. .. 13 Q: How does the turbo kit help? .. .. A: It will keep the turbine spooled-up so when you are in the throttle, let-off and then get back into the throttle, the spooled-up turbine gives more boost and increases throttle response immediately. By keeping heat in the exhaust, a higher velocity is maintained, that improves over all turbo performance. Lower temperatures will occur from the induction to the inner cooler. For every 10 degrees reduction on incoming air fuel mixture, you have an increase of 2% in horsepower. .. .. 14 Q: When is it not recommended to use header wrap on cast iron exhaust manifolds? .. .. A: We do not recommend using header wrap on cast iron manifolds that have had extensive machine work, altering the wall thickness of the casting. These manifolds would not be able to withstand the heat cycle generated, rapid heat-up, by using header wrap. This cycle could cause the cast iron to become brittle eventually causing cracking to occur also using exhaust insulating wrap on cast iron manifolds tends to be a very difficult application, especially on RVs and towing vehicles. .. .. 15 Q: Does the turbo kits overheat the turbos? .. .. A: No adverse effects have been recorded to date. Remember, that the properties of the materials are not just helping with insulating the heat in the system, but also assisting with getting the heat out of that area. .. .. 16 Q: Will it take turbos longer to cool down once the kit has been applied? .. .. A: The turbo will not take longer to cool down due to the added flow. Any user should follow normal shutdown procedures recommended by the manufacturer of the turbo or engine that they have. Normally this is done by allowing the engine to idle for a certain amount of time so the exhaust and oil have time to dissipate the heat. .. .. 17 Q: Does any of Thermo-Tec products contain asbestos? .. .. A: No! Thermo-Tec products are all user safe, and do not contain any cancer causing chemicals. .. .. 18 Q: Can you use Thermo-Shield Tape on the exhaust? .. .. No! The tape has a adhesive backing that is limited to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. The base material will withstand 1000 degrees. .. .. 19 Q: Why is it necessary to lean the motor down in most applications with the wrap? .. .. Air/fuel mixture is enriched due to cooler intake and increased exhaust velocity. Increased scavenging of the exhaust has an effect on the induction side of any motor. Clearing the combustion chamber more efficiently means more efficient flow of the incoming air fuel mixture. .. .. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 1-800-274-8437.

How It Works

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:14:50 -0700

Think of exhaust gases as a piston moving down through the tubular system. As each pulse travels down the system, it creates a vacuum behind itself. The negative pressure behind each, is the scavenging effect. As the velocity of the pulses increase, the negative pressures also increase. As you have an increase in velocity, the length of time that you have a negative pressure in the system is increased. The net result of higher velocity to assist in scavenging is increased performance of the intake and exhaust system. Maintaining higher exhaust temperatures throughout the system increases performance in many ways. Think of exhaust gases as a heavy liquid such as an oil additive. If the liquid were traveling down a tubular system in a cold state, it would move very slowly. If you were to heat the liquid, the density of the fluid changes. The liquid responds to the heat increasing Its velocity. Exhaust gases respond In the same manner. Higher temperatures in a system increases the flow of the system. If the liquid is allowed to cool in the system, It slows down the flow of the liquid. By this Illustration, you can now see the importance of maintaining higher temperatures in a exhaust system. The Incoming air charge increases due to many different factors. First, the lowering of air induction temperatures and cooler fuel coming into the engine will increase horse power by over 1% per Degree drop In temperature. Other areas of performance are Improved by the increased scavenging effect. Increasing the scavenging effect of the exhaust allows the engine to breathe more efficiently. A engine in many ways is like an air compressor, the pushing of exhaust gases from the combustion chamber creates a condition called pumping losses. This is the loss of power due to the piston pushing these exhaust gases Into the system and out of the system. Increased scavenging not only lowers pumping losses but also allows more efficient clearing of exhaust gases from the combustion chamber. This means cleaner air fuel mixture, this means power. The increased scavenging effect of the exhaust also benefits the intake of air & fuel during the overlap phase of the intake stroke. During the overlap phase, both the intake & exhaust valve are open. The exhaust gases create a vacuum effect which pulls the air fuel mixture at a higher velocity through the intake. As you can see, there are many benefits to the use of our product, lower cockpit temperatures, lower under hood temperatures. These all mean increased life of electric & electronic components. Thermo-Tec is a one of a kind product. Through a proprietary treatment of inorganic materials, the material develops the unique ability to conduct heat across its surface. This provides distribution of heat throughout the system providing insulation without creating hot spots. The conductivity of just the right amount of heat to combat the problems of the heat radiated by an exhaust system were developed over a period of 3 years of research and development. The specific make up of the Header Wrap was developed as to not over insulate the system and provide just the right amount of Insulating properties. It is very important to retain only a specific amount of heat. We caution the use of any products said to be used for this purpose. The specific make up of Thermo-Tec Header Wrap Is a delicate balance of high temperature materials blended to control a accurate amount of heat dissipation Beware of any products said to be used for this use. Thermo-Tec stands alone as a quality product developed for a specific use. We hope you now have a better understanding of the benefits of our products. We hope we have answered any questions you may have had.

Racing shoes that are worth a look!

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:01:19 -0700

Practical and good-looking; these driving shoes have the grip and the style to be a big hit. You don't see racing drivers in loafers, nor would the average self-respecting track driver wear a fashion fad on their feet over functional driving shoes. It does help however if the driving shoes look cool as well as being useful. Pictured here are a shoe by Alpinestars and Fatlace called the Shibuya. You can buy them at <a href="http://www.fatlace.com." target="_blank">www.fatlace.com.</a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=15442"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12693525623e8813.jpg" border="0"></a>

McClaren's new supercar

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:06:18 -0700

Formula One automaker McLaren has launched a supercar, part of a drive by the firm to shift up a gear in its battle to capture the high-performance commercial sports car market. The MP4-12C, modeled on technology used by McLaren's Formula One team, will go into production next year with 1,000 of the cars expected to roll off the production line in 2011. McLaren will sell the car through retailers in 19 countries, with North America expected to account for up to 40 percent of the market. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.ride&ride_id=582&photo_id=2414&tab=photos"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/ride_photo_1269273933874436830e.jpg" style="border:0;width:399;height:266;" /></a>

NASA VW DRAG RACING

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:46:38 -0700

March 28th is NASA race at sac. This will be are first race with the new set up. just broke in our new motor and did some test passes on a non prepped surface. This new set up sure fells like it has some power.We spun the tires in 1st hard and 2nd pitched a little sideways and had to lift,peddled all the way down. Cant wait to get it on a prepped track fells like its going to really haul the mail.Well we ran the car and had some problems,first pass car ran out of fuel at top of 3rd and it shut off in 4th ran10.56@113mph . went to pits and no fuel psi, got a pump from BOB and put it in the car in time for 2nd time trial, same thing ran out of fuel and car felt lazy ran 10.88@104. cleaned fuel line and found that filter spring was in wrong and closing off orfice,fixed it in time for round one.dialed a 10.00 car felt lazy again won the round with a <a href="mailto:10.88@132mph.fuel">10.88@132mph.fuel</a> psi is ok but car has no boost check intake boots and boost lines all looked good now time for next round . real bad this pass 12.32@124mph and lost. video of runs are posted. today i found that my boost gauge was leaking its fixed and next race in 2 weeks.

April Issue Preview

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:36:27 -0700

Here is a preview of Aprils Issue that will hit April 6th so keep your eyes peeled! <a href="http://tunermaneuvermag.com/"><img src="http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/tunermag/tmmmagcover2-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>

52nd Annual March Meet AAA Famoso Raceway Photographs are all Up NOW! :)

Jax Wax Partners with Chuck Haubiel Motorsports

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:34:36 -0700

Jack Minor, CEO of Jax Wax Inc. announced today that Jax Wax Car Care Products has entered into a marketing partnership with Chuck Haubiel Motorsports. Chuck Haubiel campaigns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt in NHRA's Competition Eliminator division. "Comp Eliminator is one of the most competitive classes in NHRA and second only to Pro Stock in terms of technology, " Minor stated. "Being a racer myself, everyone knows that Comp Eliminator brings out the best of the best of sportsman racers. Jax Wax products are made to be the best of the best as well. We are pleased to be associated with a racer like Chuck who has not only had success as a driver in the sportsman ranks, but has also maintained a stable of Best Appearing and Best Engineered race cars awarded at NHRA events." "Maintaining a quality finish on a race car can be a challenge, especially with a Comp car that you are consistently thrashing on. Jax Wax products make it easy and we can keep the car looking showroom fresh in the pits and on the track," said Haubiel. He continued, "Equally important is that Jax Wax manufactures a line of fleet care products to keep our transporter and trailer looking like new, which is difficult considering all the miles we log. We are pleased to help represent and promote Jax Wax and will have products for sale at each of our races." About Chuck Haubiel Motorsports: Based in Gahanna, Ohio, Chuck Haubiel Motorsports currently campaigns a 2010 Super Mod Chevy Cobalt built by B & B Race Cars of Hohenwald, TN. The Cobalt's striking paint scheme consisting of Ferrari red, candy tangerine, candy lime gold and platinum pearl white was designed by Scott Brown designs of Odessa, MO and painted by J.R. Hill of Custom Motorsports Painting in Mansfield, OH. Power is provided by Jeff Taylor Performance of Sellersburg, IN. About Jax Wax Products: Jax Wax Car Care Products are widely used in commercial businesses such as detail shops, body shops, and auto dealers. Jax Wax is now packaging its products in smaller quantities for the consumer market. You can get fast, commercial quality results by doing the detail work yourself. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.jaxwax.com" target="_blank">www.jaxwax.com</a> or call 877-7JAXWAX.

Ford Focus Mk 2 RS

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:26:09 -0700

<a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=15273"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1269091417cbb454.jpg" border="0"></a> You may dream of something more exotic than a Ford Focus Mk 2 RS one day but why be so hasty when there's specialists out there who can turn it in to something outrageously quick. Step up Graham Goode Racing Ltd. Some figures which may just tantalize you further are 368bhp and 339lb ft. The price of Graham Goode's independently validated upgrade package may dampen your spirits slightly ($4000 + VAT) but just check out what's included: A carbon fibre Cold Air Induction System (CAIS), large capacity air to air intercooler with alloy air diverter plates, large volume fuel injectors, silicone boost hoses, large bore exhaust turbo front pipe and sports catalyst section, specification ECU remap using Superchip's Bluefin and firmware upgrade. We don't feel so ripped off now when we think of all the work that's gone in to this offering! It's also covered by a 12 month/ 30,000 mile breakdown warranty. Go to <a href="http://www.grahamgoode.com" target="_blank">www.grahamgoode.com</a> for more details.

Ferrari Theme Park

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:08:10 -0700

The Ferrari world theme park on Yas Island in Dhabi is set to open later this year and a GT roller coaster will be one of its main attractions. Two Ferrari F430 Spider styled coaches will race against each other on rails amidst screams of elation and terror. The coaches which seat four passengers on individual seats are amongst twenty other attractions at the theme park. It will be the first theme park dedicated to the automaker and will take up 135 acres of land. Think Las Vegas meets F1 with a 200km/h roller coaster and a Flume ride through the heart of a Ferrari 599 engine, even a Aerial voyage over Italy can be untaken all before authentic Italian lunch and a spot of shopping. You can expect all the glamour, thrills and extravagance of both Las Vegas and F1. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=15248"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1268960482c9253.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=15249"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1268960486ee57ee25267e.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=15250"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1268960488ea63582311.jpg" border="0"></a>

Dodge Challenger Drag Racing

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:43:00 -0700

After the 2009 Challenger Drag Pak enjoyed such a warm welcome from enthusiasts, Mopar elected to kick off the new year by giving hardcore drag racers more of what they love with the 2010 Challenger Drag Pak. Outfitted with a 6.1L HEMI V8, the 2010 Drag Pak weighs in at roughly 1,000 pounds less than its street-legal counterpart and features enough mods to blow your doors off (on the track, of course). Essentially a Challenger SRT8 on the juice, the Drag Pak features a composite lift-off hood with functional scoop, Viper-style front seats, polycarbonate door windows, a light-weight cooling module with electric fan, manual rack-and-pinion steering, a special cable-operated deck-lid release, special lightweight front-brake assemblies and special cable-operated throttle linkage and pedal assembly. Although it's not street legal, the Drag Pak is easy enough to order and can be purchased directly from Mopar through your local Dodge dealership for $39,999. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=15197"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_126893399321c78273af.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=15196"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1268933987b503cd42ec0e.jpg" border="0"></a>

Yonaka rear lower control arms are now available for 92-95 Honda Civics and 94-01 Acura Integra's.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:29:39 -0700

<a href="http://yonaka.com/"><img src="http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/tunermag/Yonaka.jpg" alt="" /></a> <a href="http://yonaka.com/"><img src="http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/tunermag/EG-lca.jpg" alt="" /></a> Yonaka is excited to announce a new line of lower control arms. Machined entirely from aluminum, our lower control arms retain the factory suspension geometry while reducing weight and eliminating the problematic OEM factory bushings and replacing them with high grade solid bushing. Our solid bushings are easily serviceable, and backed by a lifetime warranty. To check out other products Yonaka makes for your ride go to <a href="http://www.yonaka.com/">www.yonaka.com</a>

Formula DRIFT Continues Alliance with Universal Technical Institute

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:28:27 -0700

<a href="http://formulad.com/"><img src="http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/tunermag/fd-2.jpg" alt="" /></a> <a href="http://uti.edu/"><img src="http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/tunermag/uti.jpg" alt="" /></a> LONG BEACH, Calif. - March 18, 2010 - Formula DRIFT will continue their relationship with Universal Technical Institute. (NYSE: UTI) the "Official Technical School of Formula DRIFT." UTI is a leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. UTI will host the annual "Tech Day" at their Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. campus, located at 9494 Haven Avenue, on March 27 from 10am to 4pm. "As part of our continued alliance with Universal Technical Institute, the Official Technical School of Formula DRIFT, UTI and FD are collaborating to bring forth the 2nd Annual UTI / FD Tech Day," stated Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. "Tech Day is a fun day where fans can come and get a glimpse of the new cars for the 2010 season, meet the new and returning drivers as well as have an open house tour of the top class UTI Rancho Cucamonga campus. It's been a good off-season but now we are all excited to get the season started and March 27th at UTI will be the unofficial start of the 7th FD season." Over 24 of the top Formula DRIFT teams will be bringing out their 2010 competition vehicles for annual technical inspection. This will be the first glimpse of many new vehicles and drivers including Samuel Hubinette's new Dodge Challenger, Michael Essa's new BMW 3-series powered by a M5 motor, and the 4-rotor Mazda RX-8 of BMI Racing. At 1pm Nitto Tires will announce their official drive lineup for the 2010 Formula DRIFT season. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet Formula DRIFT drivers, teams and techs, and watch the pre-race inspection live. On hand will be industry displays, food vendors and promotional giveaways (while supplies last) that include Round 1: Streets of Long Beach tickets. An autograph session with Formula DRIFT pro drivers will be held at 2pm with confirmations from Vaughn Gittin, Jr., Ken Gushi, Dai Yoshihara, and the 2009 champion Chris Forsberg. For prospective students interested in automotive training, UTI will provide tours and information about its various technician training programs and financial aid. (Financial aid is available for those who qualify.) Instructors and graduates will be available to speak to individuals interested in careers in the automotive industry. "UTI is honored to continue as the 'Official Technical School of Formula Drift' and host Tech Day at our Rancho Cucamonga campus to kick off the 2010 series," said Mark Harston, events manager at Universal Technical Institute. "The relationship between UTI and Formula Drift is complementary. We are always looking for ways to give back to the community and motorsport enthusiasts, and the open access that Formula Drift has given to them is truly unique. We look forward to working with the series and teams again this year to help advance the sport of drifting, while creating awareness about technician training and careers throughout the industry and motorsports."

Tuner Maneuver Magazine Releases Issue 1 Of Their Virtual Magazine

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:25:46 -0700

Tuner Maneuver Magazine releases a new magazine software format that makes their magazine more realistic and interactive. This format makes the magazine have actual pages and covers that you can flip with the touch of a mouse. They plan to produce monthly publications 12 times a year. Tuner Maneuver Magazine is an online community dedicated to the automotive car culture, lifestyle, clothing and more. Tuner Maneuver Magazine believes with this new software format they can be dedicated to bringing the true automotive lifestyle and motorsports enthusiast the most relevant content possible. They will be taking the best features from the industries events, feature cars including tuner cars, performance trucks, and street cars and more, industry news stories, street racing videos and much more and we combined them into one dynamic magazine. The automotive scene is full of energy and action and Tuner Maneuver Magazine is capturing that energy and passing it on to you. Tuner Maneuver Magazine (www.tunermaneuvermag.com) plans to offer very competitive and economical friendly advertising prices for everyone. For a full page spread advertisement in a monthly issue is only $50.00, if you want to get the message across even more they offer a two page spread for $100.00 an issue. They also have banner ad advertising packages starting at $125 a year. If you're interested in any of them or looking for more information contact Jay Wyman at <a href="mailto:info@tunermaneuvermag.com">info@tunermaneuvermag.com</a> for more information.

52nd Annual March Meet Auto Club Famoso Raceway Photographs From James Drew Photography Posted

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:42:59 -0700

Hello racers and fans I am still in the process of uploading photographs from this years 52nd Annual March Meet 2010 held at Auto Club Famoso Raceway, I have along with Tim Submitted are photos to be used by NHRA National Dragster coverage of the race, if you arestill awaiting photographs or C D's give me a few more days as we took 12 thousand photos and it has taken me longer to get the seperated by classes I am working long hours on computer every day and it will be aweek or more until all photos have been posted to my website <a href="http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/52nd-annual-march-m/" target="_blank">http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/52nd-annual-march-m/</a> or if u only ran Pre March Meet testing here isa link to that <a href="http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/pre-52-march-meet-t/" target="_blank">http://public.fotki.com/1320Sherlock/all-2010-photograph/pre-52-march-meet-t/</a> <a href="http://JamesDrewPhotography.com" target="_blank">http://JamesDrewPhotography.com</a> I have gotten all Winners circle done Monday Semi & Finals Done along with what is listed below sorry Albums are so large 500 photos or more to help you with ur looking for your race car or team photos shoot me an e mail at <a href="mailto:drewphoto@aol.com">drewphoto@aol.com</a> if u can find one photo and cut and paste the url into the e mail i will look for rest of the photoswe have taken to help save us both time if u do not know how to do this write in mail photo album name vol # etc page row and # under photo Iwill find it cutand paste a url in a return e mail to confirm i am looking for the correct race car. Again Thanks James Drew Hot Rod AA A B C D Gassers and am working on putting up Pro 7.0 NE 1 II III

Preventing and Eliminating Swirl Marks on Your Finish

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:27:24 -0700

A common question that we hear is "My finish looks great, but when you look at it up close you can see all these fine scratches. How do I get rid of them?" These are especially noticeable on black or dark finishes. If you have ever had a black or a dark colored finish, you know what I mean! You will hear these referred to as "Swirl Marks or "Swirls". Swirls can be caused by virtually anything that comes in contact with your finish. Washing, drying and wiping, commonly causes swirls. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take to reduce the likelihood of introducing new swirl marks on your finish. There are also a couple of ways to get rid of them and or reduce their appearance. Avoiding Swirl Marks when Washing Many people use sponges when washing their vehicle. The problem is that sponges have many pores that trap dirt and grime which inevitably scratch your finish. Instead of a sponge, use a Lamb's Wool Wash Mitt with a long nap. Refresh your mitt with new soapy water often during the wash process to release any grit introduced into the mitt. Another tip is to start at the top and work your way down to reduce the amount of dirt building up in the mitt, since that is usually the least dirty and grimy part of the vehicle. One cool product from Grit Guard is an insert that fits inside the bottom of your wash bucket that allows the grit to sit in the bottom and not be introduced into the rest of your soapy water. The Grit Guard also acts as an agitator when dunking your mitt into the bucket, which actually releases the grit, grime and contaminants to provide scratch free washing. Avoiding Swirl Marks when Drying and Wiping Another source of swirl marks is wiping or drying your finish. For example, many people use a chamois or terry cloth towels to dry their finish. A chamois works great, but not many people wash their chamois after wiping a vehicle dry. Consequently, the dirt builds up in the chamois and ends up scratching the finish. Terry cloth towels, although absorbent, can also scratch your finish. One solution is to use Micro fiber Towels. Micro fiber towels are less likely to scratch the finish and are more absorbent than terry cloth. Micro fiber Towels hold up to seven times their weight in water, which makes them ideal for drying and wiping. They can also be laundered and reused hundreds of times. My personal preference is to use 2 smaller micro fiber towels when drying. I ring one out as I go and immediately follow with another for a final dry. Your Two Options for Eliminating Existing Swirls - Polish or Fill Since Swirl Marks are really fine scratches, there are only two ways to reduce the appearance of them - either polish them out or fill them in. Polishing is really like "micro-sanding" or leveling the surface to blend the high spots in with the low spots using a high-speed rotary buffer. This requires skill and practice, and unless you have experience and skill buffing on a regular basis, I usually recommend hiring a professional since it is easy to ruin your finish without the proper experience, tools and knowledge. For example, the clear coat on today's finishes is only about as thick as a sheet of paper. Another option to reduce their appearance is to "fill" them in. This is something that virtually anyone can do, with products especially made just for that purpose. What these specialty waxes actually do is to fill the low spots of the swirl marks to reduce their appearance. Used just like a regular wax, the products will reduce the appearance of swirls, darken and improve the overall appearance of your finish and protect it at the same time! It is often said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - that is the case here. By using these products you are reducing existing swirl marks and protecting against new ones. Additional Tips for a Swirl Free Finish When applying wax on don't use circular motions - instead just wipe it on lightly and go back and forth, slightly overlapping each stroke. Think or applying wax like painting a wall, a couple of thin coats are better than one thick coating. Use a professional product that is easy on and easy off and doesn't require undo pressure on the surface. Let the product do the work! Remove the wax the same way - and go easy wiping it off! Always use micro fiber towels and turn them over frequently. Always use clean wax applicators and micro fiber towels in good, clean condition. Summary To prevent swirls take care in washing, always use micro fiber towels to dry and wipe, and keep a good coat of wax on your finish. Other than making your finish look great and being easier to clean, wax is great protection against swirls. Wax is the barrier between your finish and the environment. A couple coats of a professional grade carnauba wax will conceal most swirl marks that are already there and help prevent new ones from occurring. And most of all - keep it fun! Scott Ellis is from Jax Wax Distribution Systems and is responsible for distributing Jax Wax Car Care Products retail worldwide. Jax Wax Car Care Products are widely used in commercial businesses such as detail shops, body shops, and auto dealers. Jax Wax is now packaging its products in smaller quantities for the consumer market. You can get fast, commercial quality results by doing the detail work yourself. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.jaxwax.com" target="_blank">www.jaxwax.com</a> or call 877-7JAXWAX.

Irwindale VW Drag Day Race Report

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:12:31 -0700

It almost didn't happen. All systems were "go" and we made the trip down to southern California for the CB Performance sponsored VW Drag Day. The trip down started out in typical fashion on Saturday morning. Then, while on the road, a little scratch in the throat and then a sniffle. Dang it. I was getting sick. The Wiess's (Allen & Sue) were once again our gracious hosts and our time with them was, as always, very enjoyable. We had dinner together at a Mexican joint not far from their house and returned to their house to watch rerun episodes of "Ice Road Truckers" before retiring. By the time race day rolled around, I was hammered hard. Cindy asked if we should just head for home, but I said no. I figured I would be miserable at home, and doubly so because we would miss out on the racing. So, we stayed and raced, and I did so under the influence of drugs. The really hard stuff too! Stuff like Tylenol Sinus given to me by Sue Wiess. Even though I was under the weather, I was still anxious to run the car to see how the rear spring change would affect the performance. Besides, we've always enjoyed going to Irwindale and the car has always run it's best 1/8 mile numbers there. We have always received a warm welcome from all the people when we are there too. At the drivers meeting before racing commenced, we found that we would be on a pro tree, and that the "Top Eliminator" (winners of all categories run-off to be the overall event title) had been eliminated from the program. We really like the pro tree format and I was very happy with that, but we did miss the TE run-off as we have won that prize twice before. Getting to work, we prepped the car for the first run. Air pressure, fuel, and a cursory check out to make sure nothing was out of place. With 17psi in the rear tires, the Blue Car spun the tires a little bit on the launch and went 7.32 @ 92mph. It went straight, so for the second run, the tire pressure was lowered to 14 psi and I added two clicks to the rear shock adjustment to stiffen 'em up just a bit. Run number two was 7.20 @ 92.42 mph, and the best 60 foot time the car has ever recorded, a 1.48! It exhibited a small pull to the left on that run, so I went back and added one more click to the left side shock for our 3rd and final qualifying run. Unfortunately, I missed the 1-2 gear change and aborted the run. It did launch pretty good though and went nice and straight. I decided to go with a 7.25 dial since the day was warming up. The car I had in round one was dialed 7.75, so he would get the go. This is where I almost screwed up. There is no "blinder" between the left and right tree lights. With my brain being "programmed" to the pro tree, I was looking for the first flicker of amber. The handicap didn't register until his lights started coming down and I came very close to leaving on his light! I caught it in time, but it did cause me to be a little late. We dodged the bullet though as he slowed and I drove around him for the easy win, running a 7.50 on my 7.25 dial. In round two/semifinals, due to the short field, there were only three left standing, Bruce Fordyce, Mike Sheldon and myself. I have a tremendous amount of respect for both those guys, both very good racers and very tough to get past. Ron Fleming, the lanesman and VW racing legend, (Aronson & Fleming, "Tar Babe" late 1970s) came up to the three of us in the lanes, and to determine who was to get the bye, asked for us to give a number between one and ten. The one furthest off would run one of the other two. Mike Sheldon ended up being the man out, so Bruce and I flipped a coin to see who would race Mike. I won the toss and the bye, then in their semifinal race Mike Sheldon advanced to the final over Bruce. In my bye run, I let 'er fly, and achieved the best 1/8th mile ET and 60 foot time the car has ever laid down. 7.11 at 94.69 mph with a 1.48 sixty. Cindy met me at the end with a big smile on her face to tow me back and said "I think you need to adjust your dial in!" So, it was another Mike & Mike battle in the final. I readjusted the dial to 7.15 and Mike was dialed at 6.92. Mike and I have had many match-ups over the years and I think we're about even. Mike is a guy I thoroughly enjoy racing because if you get past Mike, you've accomplished something. He also has a great sportsmanlike attitude. He doesn't like to lose, but he is gracious either way. All I can say is the Mike musta wanted it very much! He pushed it a little too much and drew the redlight! Meanwhile, it seems I either didn't get all the water off the tires on the burnout, or there was some water on the track as the blue car spun the tires at the launch and ran 7.27. So, we got our first win of 2010 at Drag Day. I must say that luck was on my side. Avoided a misstep in round one, got the bye run in round two, and on the winning side of a redlight in round three. When Cindy met me at the top to tow me back, she said, "this is one of those times it's better to be lucky than good!" I'd say we were good & lucky!

Race Season is coming

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:58:17 -0800

Bremerton Raceway starts racing on the first weekend in April. Wow fast approaching. Got the motor, tranny, etc. back into the car this last weekend. Sounds great. Did not do much to the car but make sure that everything was good to run another season. We did have the heads ported so I may pick up a bit which would be great. Need to complete the electrical changes that we are doing to the car essentially going from using the key to using a switch to start the car and then it will be ready to hit the track. I am hoping to do well this season as long as my health allows me to. It would be nice to win the Pro Bracket championship again as in 2008 but I am afraid that I may be expecting too much but that is the goal. I am really excited and can't wait to start driving.

TRACK!!

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:36:12 -0800

Is tired of sitting around!!! Its time to race!

Truck to go please! Cool video.

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:00:46 -0800

US cars to race in New Zealand at the annual Nostalgia drags.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:35:57 -0800

Im visiting the US and trying to cram as much racing as i can until August. It would be good to chat to people who may be interested in taking their drag car to race in New Zealand one day. I have found a Kiwi company that can do very cheap rates on shipping...what ya reckon???

Irwindale VW Drag Day

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:59:26 -0800

We will be heading out Saturday morning for southern California to race at Irwindale for the Hot VWs magazine Drag Day. It is an 1/8th mile event. We've always done pretty well there at that race, and the car has consistently run it's best 1/8th mile numbers there. I now have six runs on the car since reconfiguring the rear suspension in the off-season. Upon close inspection after the March Meet and having a little handling trouble there, I found that I had adjusted the right side rear coil spring up 1/2" tighter that the left. With 550lb per inch springs, this meant the rear had 275 pounds more preload on the right rear than it did on the left. This was most likely the biggest contributing factor to the ill handling we we experienced at the March Meet. I also felt the rear was way too stiff. I chose the 550 spring because that is the most common among rear engine VW guys. I have changed these to 450s and have carefully adjusted them to even on both sides. We'll see soon how that works out. We will be running a class called Quick 16, in which the 16 quickest street legal cars will qualify. It too is a full a "full tree" race like the Hot Rod class at the MM. I have set the car up for pro tree racing since that is the majority of what we do. The challenge will be to "Back 'Er Down" enough to be able to compete on a full tree race. Hope to see you there!

M&H TIRES

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:32:21 -0800

I would like to give john and the M&H crew a huge thank you for dropping off my new slicks at march meet. Its hard to find that kind of service out there. thanks guys.

Bakersfield March Meet Race Report

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:46:50 -0800

"Largely Forgettable" were the words my friend and fellow E/Gas racer Garry Hastins used to describe his March Meet experience this year. That pretty much sums it up for in the performance department for us as well. The weather played a huge role this year in how things played out. Coupled with a change of the racing format, we were forced to make due with only two time runs on a sub 50Â° track. The 32 car funny field (40 cars going for 32 spots) caused considerable down-time from oil-downs as did a few early crashes. My hat is off to the Famoso crew! They worked valiantly to get the track as good as it could get, but with no sunlight on the surface on Friday and Saturday, many teams struggled with traction and control. Our first run first thing Friday morning was pretty good, even though it spun the tires a bit. A good .017 second reaction time and a 11.51 ET at just under 116, gave us something to smile about. That was the only run we would get that day. The rest of the day we walked the midway, watched what racing there was, and watched the clean-up crew in action all day. Those boys musta been tired at day's end! For Saturday's time run, I elected to lower the tire pressure to try to get more of a hold on the cold track. As I rolled up to stage on that run, they shut us off because one of the cars that went just before oiled the left lane. So we sat there for 40 minutes. It was cold enough to see my breath in the car. I elected not to make any changes for eliminations. The car hooked up, got on the wheelie bar and made a left turn of the guard-rail! I managed to drive it out, but missed the second gear shift from my body being out of position from making the steering correction. I attributed this "Left Turn" to a damp spot in the track that probably developed from the time sitting there. However, what it turned out to be was an unbalanced shock adjustment (which I didn't discover until after first round of eliminations on Sunday). Thinking it was a damp spot, I didn't make any changes before eliminations. The rest of the day was much like Friday. Numerous delays as the program got further and further behind. By Saturday evening, a little "event burn-out" on the whole thing was starting to take hold. Cindy and I left the track at 6pm, got some dinner, and went back to our hotel room, turning in early. Sunday's outlook was much brighter! Partly cloudy and otherwise sunny skies were on tap. Cindy and I got there early and prepped the car. It sounded good, and I was hopeful. I was paired with a low 10 second Pontiac, and with my 11.60 dial, I would leave first. I rolled up to the waterbox and did a healthy burnout and pulled into the beams being careful to stage as shallow as I could. On a full tree, I need to concentrate on that last amber. I drilled a hole thru it with my eyes and that amber was solid yellow when I let 'er fly. But I still saw the red light come on as the car got up HARD on the wheelie bar and made a hard left turn for the concrete barrier, I clutched it, bring it back down and under control and CURSED my way down the track. This is when I remembered that I had jacked the right side spring up the level the car as it sat 3/8" lower on that side with both springs adjusted evenly. I guess with the lower tire pressure, it was hooking hard enough to hit the wheelie bar hard, and unload the opposite side, causing the pull to the left. At least that's the consensus John Palmer, my friend Steve Long and I came up with. So, we were spectators the rest of the day. My good friend and VW racing buddy Troy Palmer had won his first round match-up, so it was up to him to carry the VW banner to the fight. As it turned out, Troy did not win his second round match, and the balance of the event was postponed until Monday. We went from Chicken Salad in 2009 to Chicken Crap in 2010. We still had some fun, we got a lot of attention based on last year's finish and got some more run data on the car. A few minor changes are in store this week before we make the trek to Irwindale for VW Drag Day. See you there!

Sold - 2004 Honda CBR1000RR For Sale - Sold

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:54:49 -0800

Honda CBR 1000RR, Honda CBR1000RR 4500 miles! Garaged everyday. Never Dropped. Runs Great. Oil Changed Regularly. This bike is a clean CHERRY. It is basically brand new. If you are looking for a brand new motorcycle but want to pay half the price, this is the bike for you. Call 661.699.3715 <img src="http://www.orbc.us/1000rr/left_45_small.jpg" alt="Left 45 degree" width="300" height="200" border="0"> <img src="http://www.orbc.us/1000rr/left_small.jpg" alt="Left" width="300" height="200" border="0"> <img src="http://www.orbc.us/1000rr/right_45_small.jpg" alt="Right 45 degree" width="300" height="200" border="0"> <img src="http://www.orbc.us/1000rr/right_small.jpg" alt="Right" width="300" height="200" border="0"> <img src="http://www.orbc.us/1000rr/rear_tire-small.jpg" alt="rear tire" width="300" height="200" border="0"> <img src="http://www.orbc.us/1000rr/front_tire_small.jpg" alt="front tire" width="300" height="200" border="0">

FORD FUSION AND FUSION HYBRID LURING NEW CAR BUYERS FROM OTHER BRANDS

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:57:09 -0800

The 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid, fresh off a sales record and a string of awards in 2009, are attracting more buyers who are new to the Ford brand than ever before. The Fusion, redesigned in 2009, saw "conquest sales," or sales to customers new to Ford, increase to 60 percent of total Fusion sales in February, up 6 percentage points from January and up 11 percentage points from the 2009 calendar year. The percentage of customers new to Ford purchasing the Fusion Hybrid reached 82 percent last month, up 12 points from January and 19 points from 2009. Fusion competes in a segment long dominated by some of the best-selling cars in the market, including Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. Sales of the new Fusion Hybrid account for almost 20 percent of total Fusion retail sales and more than 60 percent of Fusion Hybrid sales have been to customers coming from import brands, including Honda, Nissan and Toyota. Fusion's share of the midsize car segment in 2010 has increased to 12.2 percent, up 4.4 points from the 7.8 percent share in the first two months of 2009. Like it did in 2009, Fusion posted the largest share gain in the segment of any competitor. Winning new buyers in the midsize segment is another indication that American car buyers value the craftsmanship and fuel economy offered across Ford's lineup. "It's extraordinary that a car could set sales records and continue to excel in an environment where overall industry sales in the midsize segment are down 19 percent from a year ago," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president of Marketing and Sales and Service. Since the introduction of the redesigned Fusion in March 2009, the car has set monthly sales records for the nameplate in every month but one. In 2009, sales increased 22 percent to a record 180,671. Over the course of the year, Fusion's share of the midsize car market increased from 7.0 percent in 2008 to 10.5 percent in 2009. The gain - 3.5 points - was the largest gain for any car in the segment. Over the first two months of 2010, momentum continued after the Fusion Hybrid, with industry-leading fuel economy, won key awards - including being named North American Car of the Year and winning the MOTOR TREND Car of the Year award. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=14026"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1267971985a730d73d.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=14027"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1267971987c66ce260e08.jpg" border="0"></a>

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Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:05:47 -0800

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Preparations for 2010 NMRA/NMCA Season

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:00:08 -0800

As the 2010 season approaches we are working steadily to prepare the ShadowLands Mustang GT for the NMRA season. With our new Kicker Audio sponsorship we have high expectations for our team this season and are looking forward to bringing Kicker into the NMRA limelight. Our Mustang will feature a new engine combination based on a 298" stroker short block from Probe Industries/Coast High Performance. Combined with cylinder heads from our own ShadowLands shop and the superior flow capabilities provided by our new C&L intake manifold we are expecting the car to be a consistent low ten / high nine second performer. Backing up this power will be a 5R55S automatic transmission from Performance Automatic featuring the newly released SFI-legal bell housing and the deep pan / dipstick combination available from P/A. Complimenting the new transmission will be a new torque converter from Ultimate Converters. Power is then sent back via a Spydershaft aluminum, one-piece driveshaft to a serious 8.8 rear end built by Pyle Brothers Differentials. "Hook" is provided by the newly released upper/lower control arms from UPR, lightweight Billet Specialties Street Lite wheels, and killer M&H drag radials. Putting all this together is only made possible by our partnership with Strictly Performance in Houston, Texas. From custom parts, installation, and tuning the crew at Strictly knows how to build a winner. Further tuning by BamaChips keeps our Mustang in the winner's circle on a regular basis. Back inside our hot rod is the one thing that makes fast street cars enjoyable: a killer stereo system. The new Kicker Audio upgrade system for the Ford Mustang GT replaces our old Shaker 500 system and will allow us to showcase the power and clarity of Kicker components to the fans and fellow racers of the NMRA. This new system uses bolt-in components that are a direct fit replacement for the Ford audio components along with "plug & play" wiring for an easy, trouble-free installation. With Kicker components in your Mustang you'll be....Livin' Loud! We will also have a new set of Corbeau seats with 3" 5 point Corbeau silver camlock harnesses. We are happy to bring Corbeau into the NMRA/NMCA family and on board for our season. Stay tuned here at ShadowLands Racing for further updates and pictures of our hot rod once we're done with the upgrades, body components, and stereo system. And keep an eye out for our new ShadowLands t-shirts being designed by StreetCar 1320!!! Check back to see how you can get your hands on a few for yourself. The ShadowMaster

hitting the road

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:47:53 -0800

We getting ready to leave for the MARCH MEET. some of our freinds that are in the feild are not going because of weather, and that sucks. hope the weather man is wrong.

FORD'S U.S. SALES UP 43 PERCENT

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:04:05 -0800

Higher sales for every brand and in every product category propelled Ford Motor Company to a 43 percent sales increase in February versus a year ago. Compared with January, Ford's February sales are up 22 percent. "The strength of our new products and Ford's leadership in quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart design and value are resonating with customers," said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing Sales and Service. "The good news is we have even more new products and fuel-efficient powertrains coming this year, and we expect our progress to continue." February sales were higher throughout Ford's line-up. Cars were up 54 percent versus a year ago, utilities were up 39 percent, and trucks were up 36 percent. Among brands, Ford sales were up 46 percent, Lincoln sales were up 19 percent, and Mercury sales were up 24 percent. Year to date through February, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 250,050, up 34 percent versus a year ago. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=13927"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_126770060698e760e6dd.jpg" border="0"></a>

Recalls, Recalls and more Recalls

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:33:49 -0800

GM Recalls 1.3 Million Compact Cars for Power-Steering Issue General Motors Co. said it is voluntarily recalling 1.3 million compact cars, including the company's popular Chevrolet Cobalt model, because the cars' power steering could fail. The recall affects the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalts, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5s, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuits sold in Canada and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico. The auto maker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the recall Monday after finishing an investigation that began last year. The condition takes time to develop and tends to occur in models that are out of warranty, said GM Vice President of Quality Jamie Hresko. Toyota, Honda, GM - Did everyone forget how to make vehicles?!?

Tuner Maneuver Magazine Goes Virtual With Monthly Publication

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:15:16 -0800

Tuner Maneuver Magazine (www.tunermaneuvermag.com) will be producing a monthly virtual flip through magazine publication on a monthly basis and you can look for the first issue by April. TunerManeuverMag.com is an online community dedicated to the automotive car culture, lifestyle, clothing and more in the Midwestern States. We are dedicated to bringing the true automotive lifestyle and motorsports enthusiast the most relevant content possible. We take the best features from the industries events, feature cars including tuner cars, performance trucks, and street cars and more, industry news stories, street racing videos and much more and we combined them into one dynamic site. The automotive scene is full of energy and action and we are capturing that energy and passing it on to you through TunerManneuverMag.com our online publication and car magazine. We are not only about the cars but the lifestyle as a whole. Far from a fan-site, we cover all cars- domestics, imports, lowriders, muscle cars, classic cars, motorcycles & more! Tuner Maneuver Magazine delivers the best content through interactive, timely, and measurable means traditional media outlets cannot match. Tuner Maneuver Magazine offers savvy marketers an exclusive channel of communication with the most influential consumers and lifestyle trend-setters in the automotive industry. By utilizing interactive content, Tuner Maneuver Magazine brings valued audiences right to your front door. Tuner Maneuver - a magazine FOR enthusiasts, BY enthusiasts. They will have full page advertising opportunities starting at $50 a month. For more information email Jay Wyman <a href="mailto:info@tunermaneuvermag.com">info@tunermaneuvermag.com</a>

Dart to be Featured on Speed Channel!

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:39:15 -0800

The popular "Two Guys Garage" show, featured on the Speed Channel will be featuring a Dart engine package later this year! The episode will cover the building of a Factory Five Racing '33 Hot Rod kit, which will be put together in a mere five days! The car will be powered by a Dart Ford SHP small block engine which will be assembled on site during the show. No air dates have been set for the episode just yet, but expect it to air later this year. We'll post it here when we find out more! Update: The first air date for this episode will be April 4th. The show will air for three weeks!

This guy is The FOAT!

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:10:01 -0800

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Roush Greg Biffle Win Tire Car Photo Guess Contest

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:56:16 -0800

Thanks to our friends at Roush (<a href="http://www.Roush.com">www.Roush.com</a> ) we are giving away a Roush signature Greg Biffle used win tire. The contest is very simple.Name the Car in this Photo: <img src="http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss245/tunermag/contest.jpg" alt="Roush Tire Contest" /> Winner must provide Years produced, Make, and Model by filling out the comment box below.

Mishimoto Automotive Design Contest By TMM

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:34:06 -0800

Hey guys, We are hosting our first contest. The rules are simple you are to photoshop a Tuned/Styled version of the car below in Jpeg format to <a href="mailto:info@tunermaneuvermag.com">info@tunermaneuvermag.com</a> subjected "Mishimoto Liquid Chill Contest". It must be 800x600 in size maximum. The top 3 car designs choosen by the staff of Tuner Maneuver Magazine will then be posted for the public and they will recieve Liquid Chill from Mishimoto the leaders in <a href=""">Racing radiator</a> applications. Contest ends March 12th. <img src="http://republika.pl/blog_oi_1072478/2167531/tr/nissan_skyline_r30.jpg" alt="Skyline" width="656" height="408" /> Let the fun begin!

EV Battery vs. Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:57:41 -0800

I have been wanting to convert an older vehicle into an EV. I read an article on <a href="http://www.newscientist.com" target="_blank">www.newscientist.com</a> <a href="http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18511-sunpowered-water-splitter-makes-hydrogen-tirelessly.html" target="_blank">http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18511-sunpowered-water-splitter-makes-hydrogen-tirelessly.html</a> that says scientists have come up with an a type of solar panel made of inorganic molecules that uses the sun's energy to directly perform hydrolysis as opposed to using electricity. It is supposed to be relatively cheap to make and more than twice as efficient as using standard solar panels -> electricity -> electrolysis. So now, I wonder, should I start designs for a hydrogen powered vehicle or battery powered?

Dodge Ram SRT-10 Yellow Fever ED No 42 of 500

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:30:23 -0800

Performance: Built forged Motor Mopar Headers Mopar mids Mopar Comp Cam Elec cutouts port & polished TB TB spacer CrankCase Breather Catch Can volant CAI Custom magnaflow exhaust Cat delete Custom Compucar NOS 300 shot SCT Tuned by Torrie Edelbrock Air/Fuel Ratio Monitor system Gtech EGS w/OBDII Shift light M/T ET Slicks Stinkers Oil & Power Steering lines Best time to date 1/4 11.2 @ 119

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Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:05:51 -0800

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Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:43:45 -0800

Sneak Peak at the 2011 Porsche Cayenne

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:31:39 -0800

The eagerly-awaited Porsche Cayenne (Pictures Below) is finally here. At least, virtually, as the German carmaker will show this latest contraption at the Geneva Motor Show next week. Porsche says the car will hit European showrooms on May 8. The entry-level Cayenne will be equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that develops 300 horsepower and is mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. The biggest improvements is in the fuel economy area, as the car now burns only 9.9 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (28.5 mpg) - an improvement of 20 percent as compared to the previous version. The Cayenne S is powered by a 4.8-liter V8 configuration, which received a power increase of 15 hp, so it now develops 400 hp. Fuel consumption was improved by 23 percent in this case to 10.5 l/100km (26.9 mpg). The Cayenne Turbo remains the top-of-the-range model, now developing 500 horsepower thanks to the 4.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine it is equipped with. Overall, the new Cayenne is longer and lighter as compared to the current model. Specifically, it is 48mm/1.9-inches longer than its predecessor (it now measures 4,846mm) while the wheelbase has been extended by 40mm/1.6 inches (2,895mm). Furthermore, owners who are looking to get more interior space can benefit from the sliding rear seat that could provide 160 mm (6.3 inches) of additional legroom. As for weight, the new Cayenne is 180 kilos lighter. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=13326"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1267126046a795e.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=13327"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12671260526147fb20ab.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=13328"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_126712605912c4d7ed2b26.jpg" border="0"></a>

Learn from home with our online classes!

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:06:09 -0800

Some short video clips from a recently held live online class. Learn from the comfort of your home. No stress, no travel, no large classes! One on one with a live instructor! <a href="http://efituningtech.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=120&t=136" target="_blank">http://efituningtech.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=120&t=136</a>

Famoso TnT Before the March Meet

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:09:08 -0800

This would be our first test session after doing all the chassis work. While the weather report showed it might dry up enough allowing us to get some runs, the track was virtually under water when we arrived and this is what it looked like... <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=13139"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1266853973e00ac02.jpg" border="0"></a> The Famoso crew worked their tail off to get the track and staging lanes dried off, and then it started raining again at 10:30am. Finally at around 2pm we were good to go. I debated on whether I should take it easy on the first run to make sure everything would be good, but I'd driven it around a little at the Clovis Rodeo arena parking lot the week before, so I knew it ran OK and stopped and steered. So, I went for it on the very first run. Although not a personal best for the car, considering we didn't have a baseline for the new suspension, it still ran just a tenth off it's best at 11.50 @ 116 mph. The sixty foot times were close to the best we've had at Famoso at 1.53, and considering it was a cold green track with no rubber, we were very happy with that. Also add a .040 reaction time on a 4 tenth pro tree for the first run after a winter lay-off with no practice, I was happy with that too. I loosened the rear shock for the next run and it didn't like it, slowing to an 11.61 with a 1.59 sixty. That was all we could run on Saturday. On Sunday, it didn't look all that promising weather wise either, but they opened the lanes at 11am and we got in line right away. Moving the rear shock adjustment 2 clicks stiffer than the first run got good results and lowered the air pressure on the M&Hs to 15psi. I had also riched the fuel up since it was really good air. It liked everything but the jet change. Putting down an .50 light, a 1.52 sixty and running 11.53 at 113 and change. The numbers to the eighth mile were better, but it was lazy on top, so I'm guessing it was too rich. Anyway, I think we are ready for the March Meet in two weeks Prayers for those who were injured at Phoenix this weekend

Tragedy at NHRA event, Woman Killed

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:58:33 -0800

While the sport of Top Fuel drag racing is inherently dangerous, no one expects for the spectators be in danger's way. That was not the case on Sunday at Firebird International Speedway in Chandler, AZ. The incident happened during Antron Brown's first round run, in which the dragster lost traction, spinning out of control. Damage to the car caused the vehicle's left rear tire to detach, sending it into the stands. The unidentified woman was air lifted from the track to Good Samaritan Hospital but died during treatment of her injuries. The National Hot Rod Association released a statement Sunday evening on NHRA.com. The following was taken directly from their website: "A woman who was struck by a tire earlier today at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird International Raceway was pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital this evening. The tire became detached from Antron Brown's dragster following an incident during the first round of eliminations. Brown was not injured." "NHRA is investigating the incident. The entire NHRA community is deeply saddened by today's incident and sends its thoughts and prayers to the woman's family and friends." As for Antron Brown's account of the accident, he said, "It felt like the back end just dropped out and the car started pitching end-over-end. At that point, I was upside down, and in my mind, things were going crazy. I was just hoping I didn't go into Troy or into the other lane. The next thing I knew, I hit the wall." It is unclear whether or he knew of the woman's injuries at the time of his statement to Speedtv.com The NHRA has proven to be a fairly safe spectator sport throughout it's history, despite the dangers that drivers face on the track. This is believed to be the first spectator death in the NHRA since the mid-1970s. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=13138"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1266850321e2de72e84a4.jpg" border="0"></a>

Koenigsegg CCX vs Ferrari 430 Scuderia

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:57:37 -0800

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The Resurrection of the "Maniac Mazda" part 5

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:20:08 -0800

Mike Willmon, our NEDRA President recently moved down to Washington from Alaska to work in the EV field. This past Saturday he was at the Portland International Raceway showing off his orange Pinto electric drag car named "Crazy Horse. This was the Friend's of PIR's opening day at the track celebration. John Wayland was also there showing electric drag racing footage in a booth under the new NEDRA banner that his wife Cheryl had just made. While in Portland Mike is picking up the 360 volts of Enersys batteries that John has so graciously offered to me for the "Maniac Mazda" in order to get her running. He will be bringing them home to Lacey, Washington with him. This gets them a 100 miles closer. I only have to plan a 100 mile trip to pick them up unless I can persuade Mike to come up next weekend :-) Monday M & H tires is shipping out two 325/50R15 rear drag radials with 11 inches of extremely sticky compound. Michael from M & H says they are running them on some 9 second cars. They are also shipping out two 185/75R15 radials with 5" wide matching tread for the front. These tires are all DOT approved so we can be street legal in order to do some of our testing on remote back roads using a G-Force meter. We did this with earlier versions of the car when we first put in the four T-Rex controllers. We had massive traction problems on the street with this set up and the 216 volts of prototype Inspira batteries. I will be able to tell right away how sticky the tires are:-) A couple weeks ago I applied for a personalized license plate from the State of Washington. It will say: SUKAMPS. I should know tomorrow if I am getting sponsorship from Extreme Dimensions for a GP-1 body kit. You can see it here: <a href="http://www.extremedimensions.com/9193.html" target="_blank">http://www.extremedimensions.com/9193.html</a> We plan on doing extensive modifications to the hood as well as locating thin headlights in the bumper area. We will weld and mold in the old headlight openings and drop the hood line down so that it is straight across the car with no dips where the old headlight buckets lifts were located. We will block off the front air intakes with dark smoked lexan. We do not need to be sucking in that much air through the front and causing more drag. Besides I threw away the radiator years ago:-) The lower center scoop will be a great place for the front license plate. The rear will get major tail light modifications as well. My friend Sam is still working on the timing advance control. Due to a tip from Bob Schneeveis suggesting solenoids Sam is looking it large speaker coils. They react extremely quickly and can be made to go exactly the distance you program them for. We will be mounting two small TV screens in the dash with cameras that are watching the brushes. Bob Schneeveis used fiber optics on "Silent Thunder" Bonneville electric Ford Taurus to monitor the brushes on the four eight inch motors. This car did 135 mph at Bonneville and ran out of gearing, not horsepower. I had a great conversation with Bob a couple of weeks ago. He has always been an inspiration and is quite the character.

Parise Racing and Wounded Warrior Project team up in 2010 !

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:43:43 -0800

For Parise Racing it is not just about the numbers on the board and the incredible paint schemes. For Andrew and Dina Parise, it's also about honoring our Nation's Veterans and currently serving Military personnel. "We feel as if we have created a well rounded program to honor our Veterans," Stated Dina Parise. "We began with the paint schemes on the cars (that translated to the crew shirts). I am excited to announce that we will now be working with the Wounded Warrior Project. Along with raising donations, we will be running some other great programs for our Veterans throughout the season. We have a vision to create an environment where the Veterans can enjoy a great day at the races, and the public can let them know how much they appreciate their service to our country. It's what they deserve." "We got the ball rolling last year," stated Andrew Parise. "Working along with Wounded Warrior Project, I believe we will fully achieve our vision. All donations we receive will go directly to the Wounded Warrior Project, and will support a full range of programs and services for severely injured service members and their families. Not only are we looking forward to a fantastic season of racing, we are also looking forward to the opportunity to thank our Nation's Veterans!" Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Thousands of troops have been wounded in recent conflicts, many of them suffering traumatic brain injuries, amputations and severe burns which may retire them from service. WWP serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. "On behalf of the thousands of severely injured service members we aim to assist, we want to thank Parise Racing for its dedication to our nation's heroes. Its commitment is helping ensure the tremendous personal sacrifices service men and women have made for our country are not forgotten," said Wounded Warrior Project CEO Steve Nardizzi. For more information, please visit the Parise Racing website: <a href="http://www.pariseracing.com" target="_blank">www.pariseracing.com</a> Click on the 'our causes' tab. After you have read all about the great things WWP has done and will be doing for our wounded heroes, feel free to click on the 'Donate Now' button, and make a donation! It's quick, it's easy and you can do it right from <a href="http://www.pariseracing.com/causes.php" target="_blank">http://www.pariseracing.com/causes.php</a> ! Your donation is greatly appreciated! As this is a new venture for the team, please keep checking back for updates. Parise Racing would like to thank the following for their continued support: NGK - <a href="http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/</a> GoodYear - <a href="http://www.racegoodyear.com/" target="_blank">http://www.racegoodyear.com/</a>

Leffler and Harvick to battle in CA state showdown

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:59:02 -0800

Saturday's Nationwide Series showdown at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., could come down to a showdown between two California natives -- series regular Jason Leffler and Kevin Harvick. The two drivers are coming off drastically different finishes, though, in last weekend's season-opener at Daytona. Leffler, a Long Beach native, is hoping to bounce back after a dismal Daytona race. After being collected in a multi-car incident last weekend that resulted in a 33rd-place finish for he and his Braun Racing team, Leffler is looking to right the ship in his home state on the road to a 2010 season that he hopes will produce a series title for the first non-Sprint Cup full-timer in several years. If he's to right the ship at Fontana, though, he's going to have to overcome a history of poor performances at Auto Club Speedway. Historically, he hasn't run well there, or at least not consistently. His average finish at the track is 22.2, and he only has two top-10 finishes at Auto Club. Harvick, a native of Bakersfield, on the other hand, is coming off a third-place Daytona finish. He may not be an official Nationwide full-timer for 2010 yet, but he has hinted that he's pondering the possibility. If he does decide to once again race full-time in the Nationwide Series, he'll definitely be one of the favorites Leffler would have to go through if he's to claim a title for the independents. Auto Club Speedway is one of seven tracks Harvick has yet to post a win, but he's gotten close and has improved his finish there over the last three years. His last three finishes in Nationwide Series competition have each been better than the last -- sixth, third, and second. If Harvick continues the pattern, the only possible finish could be first. Saturday's Stater Brothers 300 at Auto Club Speedway can be seen live on ESPN2, beginning at 5 p.m. ET <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=12829"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_12665951082b99348b66.jpg" border="0"></a>

Tuner Maneuver Magazine Has Corperate Advertising Packages For $100 A Year!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:14:56 -0800

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AC induction motor controls for Electric Vehicles

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:41:20 -0800

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Bluebaugh Racing to Display at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:59:10 -0800

We will be displaying the Magna Fuel Monte Carlo Pro Street Car on the midway in the PSCA booth at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. Firebird International Raceway; This weekend. Stop by and see us !! <img src="http://www.wforacingandmachine.com/images/3-13-09-tm-1-psca_237_erz7.jpg" />

Cars.gov allows government to takeover your computer

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:38:14 -0800

Plane crash kills 3 Tesla employees

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:20:06 -0800

Plane crash kills Tesla employees It's a tragic day for Silicon Valley electric-car startup Tesla Motors: A small plane owned by a Tesla employee crashed this morning after takeoff from Palo Alto Airport, killing the pilot and two passengers. "Three Tesla employees were on board a plane that crashed in East Palo Alto early this morning," CEO Elon Musk said in a statement. "We are withholding their identities as we work with the relevant authorities to notify the families. Our thoughts and prayers are with them." According to the Merc's report, the twin-engine Cessna 310 owned by Tesla employee Doug Bourn crashed into a residential street in East Palo Alto, causing damage to three structures, one housing a day care center. Fortunately, no one in any of the buildings was hurt. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=12753"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_126644497885d9d82.jpg" border="0"></a>

Write up from welike2race dot com

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:53:28 -0800

Profile February 2010 Jr Comp Dragster Update! On the right is Ralph Lederer, owner of this super cool Jr Comp Dragster. Standing to his right is his son, and driver of the rail, Darien Lederer. This is a father and son team that has moved up the Jr Dragster ranks and are now planning to kick some tail in the new Jr Comp class! They had their first outing last weekend and fared pretty well with only minor problems! They hit the track, tried out the new setup, and made about sixteen passes in Arizona. On the last pass, the air shifter regulator malfunctioned. A team member drove to Phoenix for parts, but they failed to fix the problem. After a bit of parts swapping and tweaking, Darien was back in business thanks to the tuning capabilities of his Dad! These guys are on it! On Saturday, Darien was #1 qualifier with a 6.92 E.T. He finished up the day 1 activities with a runner-up finish. The team came back on Sunday and made #1 qualifier again! Darien then used his racing talent to take the win, running a best of 6.90 for the day. Great job guys! We can't wait for you to come to Redding! February 2010 - Jr Comp Dragster Buildup! This is a current buildup of a Junior Comp Dragster. It is being built in Sparks, Nevada and will see action in Sacramento, Redding, Washington, Colorado, and Arizona. The local owner and driver will be named upon completion of the dragster so check back with us for an update! The frame for this Jr. Dragster on steroids comes from Visions Race Cars and is NHRA certed to 7.50. It has a 180" wheelbase, is made of 4130 chrome moly tubing, and has a special flex design with an adjustable arch. Five point restraints will hold the driver in and a fire suit for this rail rocket is mandatory! This track slayer will be powered by a Suzuki Hyabusa 1300cc engine that is water cooled and has electronic fuel injection. The weight with motor is 525 lbs and steering is courtesy of a rack and pinion unit that is linked to a telescoping crush-zone steering column. It looks like these builders have it covered from all the angles! Putting the power to the ground will be a set of Hoosier 24x9-13 drag slicks mounted on Keizer wheels and the front rubber sits on Keizer wheels as well. Stopping this missle will be up to the Wilwood disc brake setup which is a custom design by Visions Race Cars. The black color will be replaced with a custom paint job when the wrenching is done! Other performance goodies going in are an MTC centrifugal slider clutch, custom splined axles, hub and drive unit, and an MPS air shifter. This rail should scream when it's done, and the best part is, it will do it on 91 octane unleaded fuel! Thanks to the new owners for the photos and be sure to send us some video footage when it hits the track! Want to see more? Just go to the Visions Race Cars website at: visionsracecars

Write up From Vacavilleinsider

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:51:16 -0800

"Avatar" has grossed more than $1.8 billion, but Darien Lederer will not be contributing a nickel to the movie's box office success. The 14-year-old has no intentions of seeing it. He prefers films that are a bit more frightening. Lederer does not scare easily. He became a certified scuba driver when he was 8 years old, has never met an obstacle he could not clear on his skateboard and gets a kick out of juggling fire sticks. Darian Lederer Not long from now an unsuspecting DMV employee will climb into a car with Lederer when the teen takes his driver's license test. That employee will have no idea what Lederer likes to do behind the wheel. Folks who hang out at dragstrips across California already know. Lederer feels the need for speed. He has his own a dragster and will compete in the National Hot Road Association's new Junior Comp (ages 14-20) category. "I'm just a daring person," he said. His father, Ralph, is going along for the ride for no other reason than there is little he can do to stop his son. As long as Lederer is a responsible racer, he has the green light to burn rubber on the weekends. Ralph speaks from painful experience when the subject is safety. Ralph crashed last year on his Suzuki motorcycle at the Redding dragstrip after reaching 120 mph. The motorcycle was totaled, but the motor was salvaged. It now powers his son's dragster. "It's safer than a skateboard," Ralph said of the machine he had built for his son. "He's completely strapped in. He knows how to handle the car." Lederer also knows he has to play by the rules. At a recent testing session in Sacramento, he covered 660 feet in 6.74 seconds by reaching 103 mph. The Junior Comp speed limit is 6.9, however. His dragster does not have a speedometer, so Lederer had no idea he was going so fast. "He's still a kid," Ralph joked. Lederer may be young, but the eighth-grader at Golden West Middle School is old enough to realize his dragster is not a toy. "It's serious," he said. "There's no messing around."

Ready to Roll

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:33:03 -0800

A couple of months ago, I posted an entry about the chassis work in progress on the Blue Car. Essentially, we threw out everything from the transaxle outward and rearranged the entire rear suspension set-up. There's not a lot of bolt-on stuff available for these cars, so everything was hand fabricated. We also converted to four wheel disc brakes from Wilwood, and spindle-mount front wheels to compliment the American Track-Star rear wheels. Brand new M&H tires at all four corners too! I started the project on November 1st and put the finishing touches on it this weekend. Some small stuff will have to be refined the next time the motor is out, but my goal to have it ready in time to run at the March Meet has been realized. <a href="http://www.thefoat.com/?sg=m.photo&photo_id=12257"><img src="http://www.thefoat.com//pics/photo_1266117425b6bc8c060c.jpg" border="0"></a> Took a cruise around the block today and nothing fell off, so tomorrow, we'll take it to an industrial park near the house and give 'er a couple short pokes. Our first runs down the track will come at Famoso on the 20th and assuming all goes OK, the next thing up is the Bakersfield March Meet. I can smell the nitro already!

Tuner Maneuver Magazine wants to know what you want to see in 2010

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:12:07 -0800

We over at Tuner Maneuver Magazine are looking for ways to improve all the time and we would like to know what our readers would like to see more of in 2010. So please let us know.