That was an excellent weekend at Summit Motorsports Park. It's always great to see everyone. Thanks to Bryan for organizing and to Loreen & Crew for the excellent food. Congratulations to Steven Moyer. He was on his game all day and he had a perfect reaction time against me in the...
Another great event at dragway 42. Congratulations to Valerie & Jim and to Caroline who won the heads-up class.
Thanks to the girls for the excellent Saturday night dinner and to Bryan for organizing the event.
It's always a good time hanging out with the group and doing some racing.
Tom (The...
Congratulations to Dave, Johnny & Ricky. We had another great event with the group.
Would have liked to mix-it up with you guys & gals but had transmission issues on Friday.
See you all in the spring.
Tom Geib
Even though the weather didn't co-operate with us, I had a great time. The 348/409 group is a class act and I enjoy
being with all of you. Thanks Bryan for organizing, Ricky,Loreen & crew for the excellent food and everyone else that
helped put this event together.
As for times, The Boogeyman...
Bryan:
That poster picture is the same picture as a cover picture from a july 1963 popular hotrodding mag. drag test
on Butch Leal's z-11. It's a great article written by Barney Navarro. The car was tested at San Gabriel drag strip
and Butch was unimpressed with his 12.27-115 times. Barney made...
Another exciting weekend with the group down at Mason-Dixon. Lots of laughs when
Phil and Dennis are around. The New York Shaker is simply beautiful, great job Dennis.
I was honored to meet Wally Bell, he is a total class act. I had a tire rub and go down
after the first pass and I would like...
We had a great time at Thompson. It's always good seeing everyone. The car ran
good with the new engine but I need to do some suspension work. I have to admit
it's always a good thing to have lady luck on your side!
Thanks
Tom Geib
Shan:
Brian's right I have no plans for getting a license. I went a little overboard with this build so
the plan is to keep the r.p.m.s down in the low-mid 6000 range. My car is only legal for 10.00 e.t.s
and I really don't want to upgrade it. I guess this isn't a terrible problem!
Tom G.
Phil:
I apologize for not calling you, but the dyno at carl's is a hectic place this time of year.
He's changing engines faster than I'm changing my stinky socks! See ya this summer.
Bryan:
I think Don Jacks said it perfect.
Tom
This is a milder 540 race build out of Carl McQuillen's shop.
1) B.M.P. aluminum block
2) Moldex crank
3)Callies ultra rods
4)Ross pistons
5)Comp cams solid roller
6) McQuillen Z-12 heads
7) McQuillen valley cover & cast intake
8) 750 Holley carbs
This is going to replace the 474 in the...