Racewars VIII - Official Thread - Monday, November 12th 2018

[Blackbirdws6]

It is that time of year again. Good air will be here soon enough so come out to the 8th annual Racewars.

General Details: RENTAL WILL BE AT ATCO RACEWAY. THE DATE IS SET FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018.

Where:
Atco Dragway
1000 Jackson Road, Atco, NJ

Rental Guidelines:

- Rental starts at 9:30AM and ends at 4:30PM
- No street tires for RWD/FWD cars. You must be running a drag oriented tire (Drag radial, slick, etc). AWD cars are welcome with street tires but must avoid the water box. If your AWD is spinning at the line, you may be asked to run outside the groove to prevent tearing up the track prep.
- $20 non-refundable per car deposit required ($400 total deposit required to book the date)
- $180 balance due at the rental per person/car CASH to Atco representative directly.
- 10 cars minimum required
- No walk-on racers. If you did not pre-pay the deposit, no racing.
- Proper safety gear required
- Food to be provided courtesy of the MD Sheds crew (THANKS!)
- If the weather is poor, the rental will be rescheduled.
- A complete list of rental guidelines courtesy of Atco can be found here: https://atcodragway.rocks/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Track-Rental-Rules-18.pdf

How do I sign up?
- Send me a PM and I will provide you with the PayPal address to send the deposit
- Please send the deposit AS A GIFT!. No money is being made here and all funds go to Atco.
- If you have a friend that wants to race, I will need their name, car and what tire they are running. Please do not have friends send me a deposit out of the blue.

What to expect when you arrive:
- Plan to arrive early!
- Different from years past, you will enter in from the main gate and park on the spectator side
- Find me so I can hand you a tech sheet. You will complete the tech sheet and when Atco comes to tech your car, you can pay him the balance owed ($180).
- Atco will give the green light when the track is prepped and ready to race. I always speak to them the day prior to make sure they are ready to rock as close to 9AM as possible. I also ask them to make sure the scale is on as well.
- The speed shop will be open for those that want to purchase race fuel or other items.


Racer List:

BlackbirdWS6 - Brian - Paid
LS1ow - Bearded Boy Wonder - Paid
MDSheds_SS #1 - Paid
MDSheds_SS #2 - Paid
Featherburner - Paid
KirkEvil - Not Paid
Troy - Paid
Uday - Paid
Chris R #1 - Paid
Chris R #2 - Paid
Transampete - Paid
S. Hutton - Not Paid
Cilucas408 - Paid
98tadriver - Paid
Eric M - 78 Malibu - Paid
John L: Cobra - Paid
Josh N: Fox Body Mustang - Paid
Tuned by Nishan - Mustang- Paid
McFlayy #1 LS Fbody - Paid
McFlayy #2 - 79 TA - Paid
Brendan S - C5 - Paid
TMR #1 Ken 73 Camaro - Paid
TMR #2 Rich 12 CTSV - Paid
Jeff Wilson - Paid
Alan Ferrer 06 Z06 - Paid
Chris Maenza Camaro - Paid
Tune Time #1 - Not Paid
Tune Time #2 - Not Paid
Tune Time #3 - Not Paid
Tune Time #4 - Not Paid
Tony C Viper - Paid
Andrew V 04 C5Z - Paid
John O C7- Paid




Please feel free to PM for deposit info and any other questions. Spectators are welcome and we encourage folks to make it to the meet. We had an excellent group last year and would like to see the same for 2018.

Please keep this thread clean so those interested can find the info they need easily.

[Dave@EFX]

I'll swing by for a bit.

[LS1ow]

How come I don’t see that blue unicorn on the list...

[Blackbirdws6]

I'll swing by for a bit.

Cool!

How come I don’t see that blue unicorn on the list...

Desire to race was mentioned but looking for more firm commitment.

[transampete]

Count me in, my junker is running again.

[MDSheds_SS]

I believe my brother will be coming with his Vwagon. I will send deposit when confirmed.

[Blackbirdws6]

Count me in, my junker is running again.

I believe my brother will be coming with his Vwagon. I will send deposit when confirmed.

Great! Added to the list. Please send in the deposit.

[transampete]

Sent

[Blackbirdws6]

Received. Thanks!

[jeff wilson]

Will there be sausage pepper n onion sandwiches?

[MDSheds_SS]

Will there be sausage pepper n onion sandwiches?

I believe we can arrange for this if need be.

[Blackbirdws6]

Will there be sausage pepper n onion sandwiches?

I believe we can arrange for this if need be.

My buddy is interested in performing grill duty on the day if there is interest. The sausage and peppers wouldn't be on the menu but if the MD Sheds crew wanted to oblige, I can't say no. It was delicious.

[MDSheds_SS]

I don’t wanna step on any toes... if I get the green light for SPO sandwiches they will be there. If not I understand.

[jeff wilson]

I like what im hearing, im usually out west that week but not this year and will be there just not 100% sure im racing yet, however i am 100% sure i can eat

[LS1ow]

I don’t wanna step on any toes... if I get the green light for SPO sandwiches they will be there. If not I understand.

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[Featherburner]

You probably can't tell from my sleek physique but I like to eat!

[Blackbirdws6]

The MD Sheds team will be handling the food this year. Try to get those best ETs before noon because it won't happen after all the sandwiches are consumed.

[Blackbirdws6]

Just about a month away. Time for racers to sign up, get deposits paid and plan to race.

If anything, plan to join for the sausage and peppers! But race.... do that too.

[67SS396]

spectators welcome?

[Blackbirdws6]

spectators welcome?

Of course!

[MDSheds_SS]

2 weeks away!!!

[BonzoHansen]

spectators welcome?

Its our November meet!

[Blackbirdws6]

2 weeks away!!!

I'm not ready!!

[KirkEvil]

Overnighting parts from Japan aka rockauto

[Blackbirdws6]

Overnighting parts from Japan aka rockauto

Don't forget the coupon code.

[MDSheds_SS]

I like what im hearing, im usually out west that week but not this year and will be there just not 100% sure im racing yet, however i am 100% sure i can eat

I saw your car at EFX 2 weeks ago, it looked like it was ready for a few 1320 runs.

[Featherburner]

I'm not ready!!I'm not ready and I have a rental this Sunday!

[MDSheds_SS]

If any north or central jersey guys wanna caravan down the NJTP together I’ll be at exit 11 around 7:45am that morning.

[Blackbirdws6]

If any north or central jersey guys wanna caravan down the NJTP together I’ll be at exit 11 around 7:45am that morning.

I may be on the road earlier but if not, I can roll with you.

2 more racers signed up today with a few others interested. This is shaping up to be a nice group of cars. More fbodies than last year too!

[MDSheds_SS]

I’m good with meeting earlier if a few racers wanted to meet up, if not no biggie.

[jeff wilson]

I saw your car at EFX 2 weeks ago, it looked like it was ready for a few 1320 runs.

Im hoping to get the come get it call before the meet

[transampete]

Is there any more room on the rental.
I have a couple more friends who would like to join in.
Larry aka sprayed99, Ken has 73 LS Camaro and his Dad with a c7 zo6.

[Blackbirdws6]

Is there any more room on the rental.
I have a couple more friends who would like to join in.
Larry aka sprayed99, Ken has 73 LS Camaro and his Dad with a c7 zo6.

PM sent

[Twisted Minds Racing]

PM sent about 2 spots TransamPete was asking about.

[Blackbirdws6]

I hope everyone's prep is going well and we see a bunch of new best ETs/MPHs. The weather forecast is holding strong and suggests we will get some really good air throughout the day.

A few reminders for Monday:

Please be sure to enter through the MAIN gate. This year Atco has us on other side of the track.
Come find me in the AM to get your tech sheet. Don't forget to bring a pen.
Atco will be collecting the $180 cash when they tech your car and collect the tech sheet.

[6spdg37s]

lets see what my procharged c7 will do ! just texted you brian !

[6spdg37s]

All ready !!!

[Blackbirdws6]

All set here

[sweetbmxrider]

Looks like you guys will have a great day for racing, hope to see some personal bests posted when I get home from work!!!

[Featherburner]

Loaded up and ready to roll out at 7:30am. The boy has already been called out of school so he can attend a "field trip"! See you in the morning, boys!

[LS1ow]

So scare.

[ThoR294]

I haven't been able to go in the past few years. So sad because it is such a fun event. Hope you guys have a blast and the weather looks awesome.

[Jersey Mike]

Wow...

[6spdg37s]

reallly not happy with my times thought the car would have ran better (factory clutch sucks)

[LTb1ow]

Updates??

[dawkz28]

reallly not happy with my times thought the car would have ran better (factory clutch sucks)

Same here. Looks like I’m upgrading the clutch this winter

[6spdg37s]

Same here. Looks like I’m upgrading the clutch this winter

im not really trying to track this car so i dont think im gonna change it. I just was curious what it would run.

trapping 126 ish but only put down 11.3 cause I was bogging , or dead hooking and clutch would take the slip that the tires wouldnt lol

[Grifter]

Looked like a great day to go racing! So upset I couldn't make it this year. My friend with the Fox Body said he ran a personal best, hoping to hear some from others who went.

[jeff wilson]

New best 1.33 60’ thanks to Dave@EFX for setting up the rear suspension. Food was top notch MDSheds n Grill killed it. Brian tried to go topless but they said no

[jeff wilson]

And then there was Pete

[MDSheds_SS]

All around great day. Excellent turnout of fast cars, and the only one that oiled down was worth the wait, haven’t seen a Fbody on the rear bumper in a while. New best of 10.88 right off the trailer. The plan is to do this again in the spring so get those projects finished.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Brian tried to go topless but they said no

Why not? I thought as long as bar was present it didn't matter? I know it's allowed at Island.

[Blackbirdws6]

Why not? I thought as long as bar was present it didn't matter? I know it's allowed at Island.

Needed arm restraints so I don't go all Kermit the frog while flying through the air looking for Jesus.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Needed arm restraints so I don't go all Kermit the frog while flying through the air looking for Jesus.

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[KirkEvil]

Great event, big thanks to Brian for coordinating! The cars there were pretty impressive, I think the field was averaging high 10's all day.

TBSS put out some consistently slow numbers
60'...1/4
1.89...12.52@108.4
1.92...12.49@109.0
1.84...12.48@108.2
1.88...12.48@108.5
1.85...12.49@108.4

[jeff wilson]

Ive been thinking of sad kermit all day... Thanks For that Brian

[6spdg37s]

All around great day. Excellent turnout of fast cars, and the only one that oiled down was worth the wait, haven’t seen a Fbody on the rear bumper in a while. New best of 10.88 right off the trailer. The plan is to do this again in the spring so get those projects finished.

dat EFX touch bro !

[sweetbmxrider]

So proud of captain 'murica

[LTb1ow]

So proud of captain 'murica

Def the MVP imo

[wretched73]

So proud of captain 'murica

Def the MVP imo

Cinderella story of the season

[LS1ow]

knew it was going to be a special day when the bald eagle flew past...

Thank you to BLS for getting this all together, and thank you to the Sheds squad for keeping my belly full!

The car went above and beyond what i thought or even hoped it would do.

Ready to rock.
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Now to let freedom ring...





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thank you to the shed master for the next pic!

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And thank you to john for capturing definative evidence of what i was going for the whole build... both wheels up !!

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and here she is...

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and back onto the trailer, under its own power, 10 bolt and 60e still in one piece.

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First pass off the trailer:

1.55...11.164 @ 121

next passes in no particular order

1.52...10.909@123
1.61...11.009@124
1.51...10.911@123
1.48..10.915@123
1.49...10.929@123
1.52...10.939@123
1.52...10.949@123
1.51..10.913@123

and the best pass of the day, which was i believe the 4th

1.47...10.84@124:bertstare:

[wretched73]

Nice passes and very consistent. Definitely worth being proud of

[LS1ow]

Nice passes and very consistent. Definitely worth being proud of

Thanks!

I have a bunch more pics of everyone else, I’ll post later

[ThoR294]

grats on the 10 second club brah! nice work

[Blackbirdws6]

Finally had some decent time to collect myself a bit after the rental. This year was certainly the biggest yet with 34 cars (give or take). Not only was this the biggest rental but we had many many very quick cars show up. I was also happy to see the JSFBOA back in attendance which is the reason why the annual rental became a thing in the first place.

Luck was on our side with weather as I'm sure that helped the car count too. Joe and the MDSheds team provided breakfast and lunch along with beverages all on their dime. They deserve much more than a thank you. Good people like this are what keep me wanting to organize this rental year after year.

Congrats to those that set new bests and even world records.

As for my personal results, they were pretty subpar except for a slightly new best MPH (140.7x). The first run of the day showed me the car was "still there" with a 139MPH trap on a bogged launch. For nearly the rest of the day, I was fighting no boost issues. At first I thought maybe I blew off a charge pipe. After checking all that over, nothing appeared obvious. Next I thought the 2-step switch had malfunctioned and was limited rpm/power once I started to get going. That wasn't it either. I did a logged run with the laptop and sure enough, 100% throttle and atmospheric pressure per the MAP sensor. The power would be non-existent in 2nd and 3rd but would come back a little when I got into 4th. These issues resulted in me getting negged by a rogue TBSS. Still ran 12's doe.

The only next step was to take a look at the blower belt. For those unfamiliar with my setup, this is a 12-rib system so far more grip than the LS boys with a typical 8 rib system. The belt on the car is the OG unit from when I first got this build together 8+ years ago. I've never had slipping or thrown belt issues but it seems it finally decided to give out. Good timing right? While I had a spare belt on hand, I didn't have the tools needed to change it nor the energy to do so. I felt like total crap, headache, dizzy, etc with flares of energy here and there. Reminiscent of old times, the Pals came to the rescue and Adam/Matt got the new blower belt on. I got in the car and took another run. Sure enough, boost was back and wasn't playing games. I took a couple more runs late in the day and while I tried to get some decent seat time to practice launching with the new clutch, my head wasn't in the game. My day would have been done if the Pals didn't jump in so for that, I'm very thankful.

With a new best ET out of my head, I decided to have some fun and attempt a top down pass. If anything, it would be a fun photo op. I pulled to the burnout area and saw the "tree guy" immediately radio and then proceed to put his hand up to hold me back. He came over and said, yea we can't let you run like this. As mentioned, I wasn't all there mentally to negotiate well but did what I could. Essentially I need arm restraints if I want to run like this so I will add that to the list for next year. I ended up getting the photo op but I'm told there were bets of whether I was just going to go for it anyway or not. The thought crossed my mind but I really didn't want to be permabanned.

I took one more run with the top up and believe that was the best MPH pass. I saw some white smoke at the top end of the track and it looks like the tailshaft trans seal isn't happy with me. It was dripping a little bit earlier but only with the front end up on the ramps. That didn't sit well with me so basically I called it quits. So with that, on the trailer she went under her own power fully functional and with all the boost still intact.

TL;DR version

- Biggest rental ever
- Saw a bald eagle
- Surprise pal visit
- MDShed crew are amazing
- Boost issues, turned out to be a bad blower belt, got trolled by TBSS
- Pals rescued/restored boost
- BLS felt like crap for most of the day; still can't drive worth a damn
- Attempted a top down run but got negged
- Car still works but needs some tlc as most project cars do
- Looking forward to next year

[ThoR294]

Sounds like an awesome time. I'll try to make it next year for sure.

[KirkEvil]

...These issues resulted in me getting negged by a rogue TBSS. Still ran 12's doe.



This was my best run of the day..and it wasnt even a PR :rofl:

[6spdg37s]

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: anyone wanna buy a slow ass procharged c7

[IROCZman15]

wow. glad to hear that it went very well! nice job guys. great writeup recaps. good stuff indeed

[sweetbmxrider]

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: anyone wanna buy a slow ass procharged c7

**** that, get some more seat time and you'll be into the 10's.

[6spdg37s]

**** that, get some more seat time and you'll be into the 10's.

it wasnt me its the clutch. seriously a clutch and axles and should of been goin low 10s . it was slipping the clutch bad . that track was really well prepped.

but im not tryin to race this car gonna build something else for that

[Featherburner]

The boy and I had a blast as usual. Thomas was on a "field trip" with his dad. A huge thanks to Ron Patton at Ronster Tuning for dialing in my G8 and helping me achieve the overall bolt-on G8 Record! The fastest bolt-on G8 in the country!

[Blackbirdws6]

The boy and I had a blast as usual. Thomas was on a "field trip" with his dad. A huge thanks to Ron Patton at Ronster Tuning for dialing in my G8 and helping me achieve the overall bolt-on G8 Record! The fastest bolt-on G8 in the country!

It might be the prettiest too.

[LTb1ow]

Any more pictures?

[Blackbirdws6]

Any more pictures?

Just Beggs getting famous again. At least I made the watermark vid at the end haha.

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[LS1ow]

Just Beggs getting famous again. At least I made the watermark vid at the end haha.

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Making America great again, 10 seconds at a time.

[ThoR294]

Making America great again, 10 seconds at a time.

posted in late model mayhem for the lols

[LS1ow]

posted in late model mayhem for the lols

Let me know what is said, sometimes I miss Facebook lol

[Featherburner]

It might be the prettiest too.Thank you for the kind words.

[The_Bishop]

Nicely done, Beggs. That car is moving out nicely.

[Blackbirdws6]

Some video from Jon.

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[MDSheds_SS]

Nice work!!! Broke my phone 2 days later lost everything I recorded.

[ThoR294]

Let me know what is said, sometimes I miss Facebook lol

no bites in LMM unfortunately. too much spam in that group. It used to be a fun group now its just bad lol

[jeff wilson]

Good stuff

[TunedByNishan]

Just wanted to say thank you again to BlackBirdWS6 for putting together this event, MDSheds_SS for the food/drinks, as well as anyone else who was a part of it.

Had a great time, made some new friends, and ran a personal best in my Mustang.

You guys are a great crowd and I am looking forward to attending more events and rentals in the future

[Blackbirdws6]

Just wanted to say thank you again to BlackBirdWS6 for putting together this event, MDSheds_SS for the food/drinks, as well as anyone else who was a part of it.

Had a great time, made some new friends, and ran a personal best in my Mustang.

You guys are a great crowd and I am looking forward to attending more events and rentals in the future

Glad you could make it out! I honestly can't believe the times you ran with such minimal mods. Technology is a beautiful thing. We will do it again a couple times next year so stay tuned.