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13-01-2005, 09:48 PM | #1 | ||
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Still haven't decided if I'm going to race or not myselfbut I thought some of you guys may be interested. On Saturday the 22nd of January they are having a Ford Vs Holden drag day at WSID.
It's dial in racing & there are different classes depending on what your car will do so it doesn't matter if you've got a beast or a stocker you can still have close, fun racing. There is also some burnouts on but only a limited amount It starts at 12 midday & runs till 9.30 so you should get your $45 worth If you want to know more the link is below http://www.wsid.com.au/default.asp?C...5&ParentID=165 |
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17-01-2005, 08:39 PM | #2 | ||
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Trying to get there, wanting a babysitter.....
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17-01-2005, 08:52 PM | #3 | |||
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18-01-2005, 09:07 PM | #4 | ||
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Everything's cool, my wife is now not working. I'll be at WSID, hoping it's a clear day. Less tyre pressures, harder launch and a smoother 1st to 2nd shift, we'll see!
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19-01-2005, 08:51 PM | #5 | ||
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hey guys, at this stage i will be running aswell on saturday, hoping to have the 3.9's in on fri night and break into the 14's on sat.
i know its not real quick, an eb xr8 auto only hoping to break into the 14's, but at least its bracket racing and im consistant, lol. cya's out there. |
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23-01-2005, 12:00 AM | #6 | |||
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23-01-2005, 04:59 AM | #7 | ||
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Was alot of nice cars out there but unfortunately I only got 2 runs in. I think even if it hadn't have rained they would have been running short on time but it was still good to have a run.
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23-01-2005, 12:24 PM | #8 | ||
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That's a great result PhantomXR8. Any other noteworthy mention for the day?
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23-01-2005, 12:33 PM | #9 | |||
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There was this great looking black AU that was doing 11's. There was a great mixture of Falcons out there. A couple of each XR, XW, XY, XA, EB and BA Falcons, all up about 15. There were also heaps of Capri's, some Cortina's and a Laser. Those old 60's Falcons though, they look the best!
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23-01-2005, 08:07 PM | #10 | |||
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That laser was hardcore. Wasn't it doing mid 12's? The rain was a bit of a bummer :( Last edited by xr8ute; 23-01-2005 at 08:47 PM. |
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23-01-2005, 08:55 PM | #11 | ||
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I only got a couple of shots before the batteries died...dammit PhantomXR8, is that you in the 3rd shot? |
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23-01-2005, 09:42 PM | #12 | ||
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Yep, that was me. Good to see a photo, not quite the launch or the ET that the XT got but hey. Good work!
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23-01-2005, 06:05 PM | #13 | ||
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There was 2 XDs & 2 XEs too
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23-01-2005, 07:43 PM | #14 | |||
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Sorry mate, there was too. I did notice them, my brain's not that comprehensive in the memory dept. I've owned 2 great XD's, an S pack and an ESP 351 4 speed. I always aspired to owning an XE S Pack or ESP 351 4 speed, they had the better look. All Falcons are great lookers!
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25-01-2005, 02:08 PM | #15 | |||
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Both of my runs 60 foots were 1.7 which is 3/10s better then I've managed previously (I run street tyres) but I didn't manage to improve on my ET at all unfortunately. Speaking of MPH I've found if I shift earlier I get higher MPH but if I hold the gears longer I get a better ET so I'm still mucking around trying to find the perfect balance |
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25-01-2005, 12:39 PM | #16 | ||
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Great time Craig! I told you persistance pays off! Your mph would be down as you got a good launch and the revs wouldnt of been as high
Mark...they are getting closer, may have to set some new pb's at heathcote lol |
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25-01-2005, 02:25 PM | #17 | |||
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25-01-2005, 05:03 PM | #18 | |||
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28-01-2005, 01:11 AM | #19 | ||
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I got a letter in the mail today that they have rescheduled the Ford vs Holden day to Good Friday March 25th & if you were entered in the previous one it's FREE.
The deal this time is entrants gates open at 7am & qualifying starts at 9am & runs until 1pm & then eliminations run from 1.30 to 4 with a burnout comp after that running until 9.30 at night as previously advertised. Entrants in the Sportsman class have a choice of free entry to this or a test & tune the next day. If you were at the previous meet you will receive this letter in the mail & a form to send in to enter so they can send you tickets as you must pre-book. So I'll see you all then |
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28-01-2005, 11:58 PM | #20 | ||
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To quote a legend.....I'll Be Back!
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