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[fourspeed409]

Last weekend was the 1st time out for my 62 Biscayne. I have been working on it for the past 6 years waiting for this day. This was the first time I have even driven the car since owning it. The first pass was hard on the nerves, after that it was all fun. It only had street tires so traction was a major issue. First couple of passes where pretty slow. Swapped out the tires to BFG Comp T/As and managed a 13.21 in the 1/4. Was wheel hopping bad in 3rd but more air in the right air bag fixed that. With some traction it should pick up lots, MPH was 111 on the 13.21 pass.
Just has a 350 small block in it for now but I did reserve 409 as a car number for when I get the 409 done. New racecar is on the way so this one will probably get put on the back burner for now.

Shane

 

[fourspeed409]

Had lots of help from the family too. My boys Markus (5) on left and Richard (11) on the right and my wife behind the camera.

 

[biscaynewagon]

Good on you Shane !



And nice shine biscayne too bang

 

[Ronnie Russell]

Congratulations Shane, Nice car, good e.t. with great mph. Oh yes, and a great family also.

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

Way to go Shane!

 

[walkerheaders]

looks real good man.
believe me i know how it feels to finaly drive the car after 5 or 6 years of building.
congrats.

 

[tripower]

Shane, Congrats on the maiden vogue. Must have been great for the family as well with all of the time spent in the shop....

 

[impalamike.com]

Great work, and impressive time! Its even better that your boys are there participating!! getting the next generation involved. It sounds corny and trite, but its true!

 

[DonSSDD]

Excellent Shane, nice car. I'll have to look you up one of these days.

Don

 

[skipxt4]

Nice car, Shane. Most kid's don't like their picture taken.

 

[fourspeed409]

Thanks for the kind words guys. Those boys really need a Jr. Dragster. They love having jobs to do at the track.
Drag racing for us is a social event. Where we race is a small airport track and it is like a big family there. I believe that getting kids involved in family sports and hobbies will help them stay off of the streets when they get older.

Shane