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Post By frdfver
02-12-2014, 10:11 AM
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Cobra pikes peak hillclimb
Not sure how many have seen this before but for those who haven't I found it a great video. Maybe some one will know more of a history behind the car. Found that its propane fueled with a chev engine and maybe a Shell Valley. Would like to know what suspension and etc.
GoPro HD: 2011 Pike's Peak Hill Climb - Randy Schranz - YouTube
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02-12-2014, 11:09 AM
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Good video. Very enjoyable to watch.
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02-12-2014, 12:40 PM
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Cool video. I love that road.
But there are a few sections that are problematic if you miss a turn.  |
02-12-2014, 01:32 PM
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Those people are crazy standing and sitting so close to the road too!
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02-12-2014, 02:09 PM
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The car is a Shell Valley, Chevy powered running with two propane tanks mounted to the rear deck. Really radical and Randy is just one heck of a driver. He lives in either Denver or Colorado Springs and is in the propane business. Try googling Randy Schranz. He is really a good guy and would tell you about the features of his car. I do not think he competes any more but runs exhibition at the peak. He also ran at Run N Gun for several years so maybe Clois or Dean has his contact info.
If you talk to him tell him Jay Nordstrom says Hi.
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02-12-2014, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jayscobras
The car is a Shell Valley, Chevy powered running with two propane tanks mounted to the rear deck.
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I wonder if that helps with the big altitude change?
It's over 14,000' at the top. Air is a tad thin up there and I think it's about 7,000' elevation change from the starting gate so it has to wreak havoc on the a/f mixtures. |
08-26-2014, 08:04 AM
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I wonder if the pressure for propane can be adjusted for altitude, or is is a system not needing any ambient air to run? Then the altitude won't have any effect.
Almost like a turbo who boost the same pressure from bottom to top of the mountain (well, almost).
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08-26-2014, 09:13 AM
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Ramsey: Randy Schranz to race 40th Pikes Peak Hill Climb as cancer rehab
He competed this year in the Open division; came in 4th at 10:32.225
I believe he still holds the record for propane powered cars.
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08-26-2014, 10:05 AM
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The worst part must have been braking on the gravel road after the finish line!!
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