RIP Maxx...9-23-11

2nd T&T

The second outing was much better as far as driver performance at least but the hot and humid conditions kept the FlashBack in the 10.60's though.
Our first pass was a -.008 foul and the next two were a .006 and a .010 with a .000 being a perfect light I was pretty happy with that string!
We then gave a friend a ride down the track...what a hoot that was! First time in a car this quick had her pretty excited for quite awhile I hear ;)
Gene

First outing '11

Our first pass of the '11 season were less than stellar to say the least.
A wiring snafu had made the trans-brake inoperable and had the low-side rpm engaged...so, the launch was totally screwed up as the car rolled through the beams and then the engine couldn't see the north side of 5000 rpm heading down the track.
Scott dug out his "implements of destruction" and found the mis-routed wire and we were back on track in no time.
The next two passes were a 10.598 and a 10.589...both at just over 127 mph....about where it should be in the heat when we compared the passes to previous seasons passes. With the 60ft times in the 1.46 to 1.47 range the traction available wasn't spectacular either...a 1.42 to 1.43 is what we consider an average launch number and puts our et's in the 10.39 to 1.42 range.
Fuel costs are going to be killer as it was over 100.00 to fill the truck and 80.00 was the total to top the car off...OUCH.
Should be heading out on the 29th for a few more passes!!
Gene

Just about ready....

We should be rolling out the car next week finally...with the scheduling conflicts we had with trying to set a Midwest Open Comp Series this year it kind of took the sails out of my motivation this year but we're about there now.
Some minor paint touch up and some new lettering and we're good to go. We still have plans to et the nitrous kit installed but we'll take our time and get it done right.
Also entered my first IDPA meet (International Defensive Pistol Association)...the accuracy was okay but the speed part needs some work yet.
Also went through the Central Iowa Defensive Training 'Defensive Handgun' course and learned quite abit as far as the who/what/when/where/why/ and how of the ins and outs of the laws and ones responsibilities.

Remember Their Sacrifice

http://www.troopathon.org/
Still not too late to send a care package this year as a part of the 4th Annual Troopathon!
The folks at MoveAmericaForward do a great job with this program...please stop by the site and showw your appreciation to the men and women who are serving their Country!
Gene

New Chassis Is Certified

Good to go for the next three years...new setup is NHRA certified down to 7.50
I guess we'd better get that nitrous setup on the car!!

New RollCage....

We've had the car on display at Andersen's Automotive in Independence, IA and since it was there Marshall and crew have been busy updating the rollcage in preperation for the nitrous install later this season.
The new "funny-car" style cage is coming along great! If you're looking to have some work done on your car take it to Marshall and his crew as their attention to detail is fantastic.
The project also included redoing the layout of the fuel system, interior work, and a re-do of the ladder bar front crossmember that has given us fits loading and unloading the car in the past.
View the pics at the link provided.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd190/ELIMN8U/Rollcage%20Upgrade/Rollcage9628.jpg

Central Iowa Defensive Training

John & Melody Lauer do a great job with their firearms courses as well:
Our goal is to provide affordable, quality training for men, women, family, and friends in the Marshalltown, Des Moines, Ames and Waterloo area of Central Iowa. From beginner to intermediate handgun classes let us help you become familiar with a variety of defense options ranging from pepper spray to firearms. We will provide you with the necessary training to better defend yourself in a world of uncertainty.

http://www.centraliowadefensivetraining.com

We went through the Basic Pistol and are looking forward to attending more advanced classes in the future!

Cedar Valley Firearms Training Blog: New Online CCW Course for Iowa

Cedar Valley Firearms Training Blog: New Online CCW Course for Iowa: "We have just released the first (and only) online Basic Pistol Course which will meet the requirements of SF2379 to get your Iowa Concealed ..."