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WOS and a Couple of Class Questions

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Subject: WOS and a Couple of Class Questions
From: DrMayf@aol.com
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:36:18 EDT
Well, my youngest Phillip was hooked at Speedweek, but on trucks. So I 
figured I'd ask the experts...what class would a Ford Ranchero or El Camino 
run in? There are two sizes for the Ranchero, big and Falcon sized. 

Now, I was truly impressed by the 450 mph run. No doubt about it! That puppy 
was moving along and when iit hit the 2 mile 1/4 trap it was already at 
300plus mph! I was and still am impressed with that bunch of people! And 
thanks to Ed Van Scoy, they got it out of the muck. To all who weren't there, 
when Tom pulled the 'chutes, they just blew away in shreds or with broked 
static lines. I did some dinky calculator math and find the just going from 
400 to 450 mph, the chute drag increases by 26.5%. So it the chutes were 
designed for something less then I certainly understand why they pulled away. 
Because space is limited, I suspect that kevlar or some exotic materials will 
be needed.

A guy brought a MonoWHeeled bike (car?) to the event. Yes, I said MONO 
wheeled. One wheel. Had it in two versions, a mono pedal type and one that 
had a snowmobile engine. Truly innovative. Even got it through tech! ANd he 
made I think about 50 or 54 mph. Truly unique. I hope he is on the list or 
will get on it...

I had the pleasure of "assisting" (not much) the alabama gang with his girly 
camaro. I am sure that when keith gets home and out of the snow on I-80 that 
he will tell you everything. Bottom line is he went the fastest he has ever 
been, I think it was 228 or something, but just a little shy of the mark. 
But, it was a tremendous effort by Dave Dahlgren that got thim there. Dave is 
a jewel when it come to motors and such especially nitrous...good going Dave!

And it got cold! 

mayf

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