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[CoastalAngler1]

Inch Pincher was a big hit last year...returning for another shot at glory!

 

 

Returning 2014 Championship Rail - Best ET: (last year's image)

 

[Lone Wolf]

Doing a complete house cleaning/rebuilding of the house for my first daughters wedding in 9 days. You know the drill.

 

Found these under a pile of stuff. Two more of my cars. Man these are starting to look old 

 

"64 Nova, 355 small block, 2 660 center squirters on an Edelbrock Pro Ram, Huge Racer brown roller cam, Muncie M-22 crash box with a Verti-gate shifter, Dana 60 with 488's, Super trick wheels etc. If you look closely you can see the trophy on the hood.

 

Olds is a '69 442 legit W-30 car. One of 1100 made. Can you say Smothers Brothers?455 Olds Toronado 400 HP Hi tin block, steel crank, factory hydraulic cam etc, T-10 4 speed, Olds rear with 430's, factory Ram air functional ( worth 3 tenths!) This car flew for what it was. Mid 11's on all motor. You can see me leaning forward, friggin torque monster ( more than a 426 Hemi ) would really set your *** back in the seat. Actually had to hold on coming off the line. Surprised a lot of big block Chevy and Mopar dudes  How can an Olds be that fast they said. Remember this was over 20 years ago. 

 

 

[SlotStox#53]

Super cool cars Joe Sounds like a whole lotta fun keeping the Olds under control!

The "Inch Pincher " has returned sporting a new Tamiya shell , way stronger magnet & better gear ratio for as you put it Charlie another shot of glory / Bob's Valiant

[Gator Bob]

   

 

Ramcharger 413 ... 

Da Ghost has been waiting to get out of his box. 

 

Headed to the track shortly

Reporting later.

[Lone Wolf]

Last post for today I hope. 

 

Paul, LOVE the Pincher 

 

Just thought you guys would like to see two of the hot shoe tuning tips from back in the day.

 

The Reedtach for motor tuning and the famous "WISSH" spray that was a drag staple for guys like Braverman and Hustings. 

 

 

[Gator Bob]

Update:

 

Bill did not receive any additional mail in cars today.

 

All cars were put on track.

Most ran just fine but there is an issue with staging/timing (S/T) with the dyed Dynamic and Jet flags.

What? ... That's what I said when it all started because it is happening mostly on cars that you guys have tested at your local. There are a couple of natural flags in there too.

 

The Cox, Rannalli, Parma Graphite are all fine ... crazy right?

When the cars get Mylar foil and they work.

 

So ... with some 'detective' work here is what I come up with. Since the last Rods and Rails .. unbeknownst Bill and Steve swapped out the LEDs and put in and new and improved infrared LEDs ... they 'shine' right through a "jet black Jet flag".

That has to be it ... It was making me crazy until I got the news of the swap.     

[SlotStox#53]

Certainly sounds enough of a mystery to make you go

Very glad to hear that the cars ran well except for the guide issues ..

Any/many weight related tuning required Bob?

[Gator Bob]

 Paul, Only one slot popper as far as added weight being added.

 

I might fill the no show positions with some vintage rods brought in by locals, they'll go in Exhibition classes only and not be in the final "Rods and Rails"  only run-off.

There is lots of plaques to go around with all those mail in cars missing.

[SlotStox#53]

Only one car that decided it didn't like the slot, that's really good to hear

Now I can think what cars I put too much weight in

Don't know who's more excited this morning, Miss E or Daddy

Good luck everyone!!!

[Gator Bob]

Today's the day !!!   .....   We head back to the 60s.

 

Good luck to all the competitors and participants.  

 

Thanks to all ....  

[don.siegel]

Great news and photos guys! Been more or less offline for a couple days, so just thought of checking in this morning.

 

Hope I wasn't the slot popper, although I do have a tradition to uphold...

 

Looking forward to seeing all the results - have fun guys, and thanks to all the local driver for your help!

 

Don

[Gator Bob]

Great day of racing my friends.

 

Just got back and will download all my pictures. Then pick out some and post them with the results. 

 

We had total we had 46 cars. The exhibition classes were packed with some Wild local vintage rides.

 

There are some surprise result too...

 

I gotta unwind a bit and then I'll be back with the updates and some stories while they are still fresh.  ... in my head

[SlotStox#53]

Sounds like you all had FUN! The suspense is killing us here

[CoastalAngler1]

I can tell you, the drivers were such in awe, for more than 2 hours they could hardly pay attention to the race director and Gator Bob.    Drool isn't the word, but if the cars smell like pizza when you get them back its Bill Pinch's treat.  Kudos to Gator Bob, race director Steve Bowman (who directs the friday night drag program), and The Raceway.biz owner Bill PInch.  Most wins goes to Bad Bill - no surprise there, but wait till you see the real surprises...

 

Some of the best vintage drag cars graced Melbourne, FL today...pics and results soon.  

[SlotStox#53]

Awesome!

Can well imagine Bill's cars putting on a show in both performance and quality! Love surprises and trying to deal with manic 6 year old waiting for the results

[Gator Bob]

Paul, Little Miss English's car is wonderful, it was a Big hit for sure. You have really upped your game and sent super cool cars.

 

Here is the full field.

 

 

[CoastalAngler1]

And a word from our sponsors...working on photos now.   Hurry up already!

 

[Gator Bob]

Some random pics....

 

Drivers meeting:

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Any questions? :

 

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Pick a car. Random draw, no one drove their own cars.

 

[CoastalAngler1]

We're getting ready to race...

 

 

Who's gonna Win??

 

[Gator Bob]

Shout out to a Great group of drag racers !

 

Thanks Y'all

[SlotStox#53]

Shout out to a Great group of drag racers !
 
Thanks Y'all

A HUGE THANK YOU to the drag racers

[Gator Bob]

Next up: Charlie will post the "Plaque Cars" pictures.

[Gator Bob]

Wait till you see which car won the "Rods" class overall title ... WTG !!!   

 

Kenny Snodgrass was at the controls. Killer light too and Kenny took the 'Light Money" with a .002 reaction. 

[CoastalAngler1]

Best Engineered - 

 

 

Best Appearing - 

 

 

[Lone Wolf]

Wow, a huge amount of work. Thanks again to all involved.

 

I think this is the 1000th post  WOO HOO