Nostalgia Drag Racing - Sydney Dragway 21st Nov

customFC · October 31, 2010, 02:50:47 PM

The Nostalgia Drags are on again on the 21st of November at Sydney Dragway.
For the first time in Australia there will be a four Car Chicago Shoot Out with Three Nitro Burning FEDs and the debut of Graeme Cowin's Nitro Express '57 Chevy Fuel Burning Funny Car!!!

Bring your car and display it in the show n shine area in the pits.
General Admission: $25 Adults incl GST, Children 12 and under free.

Rocket Ind Open day on again on Sat 20th also.

Regards
Alex

CraigA · October 31, 2010, 05:15:12 PM

Bummer, entries closed Friday :P

Was keen to enter but forgot all about it.

customFC · October 31, 2010, 09:43:35 PM

Hey Craig
Print it out and send it in express post in the morning.
If they have not reached the 200 mark, they may still take your money.
Or, give 'em a call in the morning and try your luck.
Regards
Alex

CraigA · October 31, 2010, 10:42:10 PM

Thanks Alex, will definitely try in the morning.

CraigA · November 01, 2010, 11:29:22 AM

Talked to them and had to join the NDRA but looks like I'm in ;D

GMH-O57(FLASH BACK 57) · November 01, 2010, 01:44:11 PM

rubs hands together cant wait few more weeks ;D

customFC · November 01, 2010, 02:06:51 PM

Good to hear Craig.
All being well, I will see you out there.
Regards
Alex

CraigA · November 17, 2010, 11:07:11 PM

Only a few more days till this event - and the weather looks like its going to be kind. Can't wait.

Alex, did you enter the new '6 Banger' class instead of the Aussie Muscle group?

I think Leon is going to be there as well. Another thing to look forward to is seeing and hearing his blown red 6 powered FC wagon.

customFC · November 18, 2010, 05:58:07 PM

Hey Craig.
Not racing this weekend, just showin', no goin'
I didn't think Leon entered.
Regards
Alex

FC427 · November 18, 2010, 08:39:37 PM

Quote from: customFC on November 18, 2010, 05:58:07 PM
Hey Craig.
Not racing this weekend, just showin', no goin'
I didn't think Leon entered.
Regards
Alex

Leon entered .....FC427.....

CraigA · November 18, 2010, 10:56:04 PM

See you out there anyway Alex.

They sent through the pit allocations today and Leon's not listed???

FC427 · November 19, 2010, 09:17:31 PM

Bump Rocket open day Tomorrow 8.30am to 3.00pm... Drive in night tomorrow night ....FC427.....

CraigA · November 22, 2010, 11:14:08 PM

I know its not a picture of my FC but here's my XU1 on the track. Thanks heaps to Alex (customfc) for the images.

A video of my last run of the day which was against another genuine XU1 (but an LJ). Thought you red motor lovers would like it.

LJ XU1 had a couple of seconds head start and I f*cked up the launch with too many revs and spun the wheels. Win to him past the line but he broke out by doing his best time of the day- so points to me.

Me about 7 grand in third gear ::)

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CfilmaO6W8[/youtube]

customFC · November 23, 2010, 01:00:12 AM

Cool video.
Makes me wish I drove the car down the strip.
If I get a chance, I will post some pics tomorrow.
Regards
Alex

ratbox · November 23, 2010, 08:28:39 AM

what colour was the other XU1 ? gotta love people that actually use and abuse there cars especially cars that are that bit extra special like XU1's etc 8)

CraigA · November 23, 2010, 09:02:35 AM

The owner Mark told me it was Phantom Metallic Mark II - only 6 or 8 made in this colour. He's had it since 1987 and it has the original engine (JP prefix) fitted. It ran a best of 16.4 seconds over the 1/4.

My car doesn't have the original engine so its an easy decision to rev the ring out of it.

Quoteuse and abuse there cars especially cars that are that bit extra special like XU1's

;D That's the exact purpose Harry Forth designed them for, not to sit in sheds or be parked at car shows.

FC427 · November 23, 2010, 12:36:09 PM

Craig what number did you run ??? ??? ??? ??? ....FC427......

CraigA · November 23, 2010, 12:43:31 PM

Hey Mark, 14.2 @ 96mph. Same time as I did with the old engine.

It feels heaps stronger though so I believe its the slow 60 foot times (2.1) that are contributing to this. Diff ratio at 3.55 really isn't short enough. Needs a 3.9 or most other guys going faster are running taller tyres (slicks) and ratios over 4:1.

A guy I know in NZ that has run a 12.9 N/A with a 202 bottom end, 12 port head, pump fuel, street tyres and 45mm Webers so I've got some improvements to find :P

customFC · November 23, 2010, 04:08:05 PM

Hey Craig
I managed to upload the video to youtube, so here it is.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxb9-OPjZwI[/youtube]

Here are the numbers....note the win light!!