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  1. HOMERMAV

    HOMERMAV Member

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    just got back from the track went yesterday for test and tune then today to race.yesterdays best was a 13.79 at 96 mph then today i went 13.61@98.19mph won my first round of elimanation then got too jumpy the second round and red lighted.but had a lot of fun doing it.next race june 19th and cant wait a bracket racer is born.i will post videos my daughter took soon.
     
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  2. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Awesome, you have worked hard on your car,its good to see you enjoying it.....
     
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  3. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    That's awsome that you got to hit the lights. Mine is alot slower :rolleyes:
     
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  4. HOMERMAV

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    yeah gene but its what you want me i want to go fast how you been gene get to work on the comet any.
    p.s. more motivation for you gene
     
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    It is nice when all your hard work pay's off. Now we just need to see the pics.....lol.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Congratulations on your first round win. Glad you had fun. That's what it's all about.:thumbs2:
     
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    cool what et are you hoping for eventually
     
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    12.50 but will settle for 12.99 this summer and i still need to put in my 4.11s so that should get me close and i need to uncork my header.and put tune tips on .
     
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    Way to go John, good times.
     
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    How about posting what you've done to the car? I'd like to see 13s but not going to get there with the current plan. Need to start thinking about Phase 2.
     
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  11. HOMERMAV

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    if you look back in some of my threads its all there.
     
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