Byron Drag Test & Tune

LRRCobradreamer · #1 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 02:50 PM

I am looking forward to the drag races in the fall and am getting a jump on my preparation work (drive shaft hoop) this coming weekend, so I thought I would start the thread. The earliest we can do it is Oct 17 per Byron's web site and schedule (Test and Tune dates). The Corvette club is already scheduled and the Smoking 188's (???). So if all or most agree to this date, then begin the warm up to the drag races.

I will make the call to Byron to set it up, later. So who is in???? Mike, Chris, Wolfie, Eric, Al, John, Bob, Warren, Reed...... Just to name a few.

My opinion is that a rain date of Oct 18 should be the back up plan.

Maybe I am thinking this way because of the weather, did we have summer yet or did I miss it???

May the Blue cars prevail,......... as usual.

Lee

Steno · #2 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 07:03 PM

Planning on going!
Sten

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Originally Posted by LRRCobradreamer

I am looking forward to the drag races in the fall and am getting a jump on my preparation work (drive shaft hoop) this coming weekend, so I thought I would start the thread. The earliest we can do it is Oct 17 per Byron's web site and schedule (Test and Tune dates). The Corvette club is already scheduled and the Smoking 188's (???). So if all or most agree to this date, then begin the warm up to the drag races.

I will make the call to Byron to set it up, later. So who is in???? Mike, Chris, Wolfie, Eric, Al, John, Bob, Warren, Reed...... Just to name a few.

My opinion is that a rain date of Oct 18 should be the back up plan.

Maybe I am thinking this way because of the weather, did we have summer yet or did I miss it???

May the Blue cars prevail,......... as usual.

Lee

pilotdad13 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 05:21 PM

It's nearing the end of the season so why not? Count me in, need to see what this new motor ca do!

How about you Arcy, did you get the new trans in?

Fred

EMK · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009, 07:07 PM

I'm in. Now I will shift over 6000rpm.

Poolw · #5 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 08:28 AM

Set it up Lee. If the weather is good I'm sure you'll get a good turn out.

snake oil · #6 (**permalink**) 09-04-2009, 08:28 PM

Maybe just maybe....

pilotdad13 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-14-2009, 06:17 AM

October 17th and 18th is also Caroc Fall Challenge at Road America and if the weather is good I'd rather Road Race, more time on the track, less waiting. Anyone can run cost for one day $365 touring only is $75, if you work the corners touring is free! Check it out at www.caroc.com.

LRRCobradreamer · #8 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 04:15 PM

Byron Drag Raceway called and it is all set up. Hope many of the WCCC can make it.

Lee

ALSNAKE · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 11:27 PM

I am planning on going Sat. Oct. 17 --some friends who race at rt66 are going to come too with there cars two 66' chevy II one races super pro and the other pro --8 and 9 sec. cars and a 71' camaro z28 that has been compleatly rebuilt these guys want to see all the cobras race --I tryed to race at rt 66 but was not able to run---tech said faster than 13.50 get kicked out, so no racing there--- and Keri wants to race too
Al

LRRCobradreamer · #10 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 07:57 AM

The group has usually met at Spring Grove Family Restaurant 682 Park Ave. <Hwy 72 > Genoa 815-784-5568. Who wants to meet for breakfast? The usual time for breakfast has been 8 AM. Anyone not meeting for breakfast go straight to the track and plan to be there about 9 - 9:30 AM. Hope to see many at this event.

So far this is the group that has responded.

AL
EMK (Eric ?)
Sten (if he is back from Florida)
Buddy
Reed
Lee
Arcy (but I heard the trans may be an issue)

Should be interesting to see Eric and Buddy's car running next to each other. Each have run under 11 sec.

Come on out guys, the weather looks good.

Lee

Jerry Clayton · #11 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 09:04 AM

I'm planning on being there, but I won't be bringing a car

petegtsv10 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 09:14 AM

I'll be there if Jerry finishes my dyno-tune on Friday....

Steno · #13 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 07:40 AM

I won't be able to make it this year. Car is staying for the winter, and I'll be back some time in November.
Good luck, Sten

EMK · #14 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 11:57 AM

The weather is going to be to cold for me to drive out. I would have to drive straight to the hospital for hypothermia! I'm gonna try to borrow a friends trailor and go on Sunday.
-Erik

LRRCobradreamer · #15 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 08:20 PM

The weather looks iffy on Sat. and most of the group can make it Sunday, so lets move it to Sunday.

No one has responded for a meeting for breakfast, so I think we should meet at the track at between 9 to 9:30, if possible, on Sunday.

A second thread was started so we should get a few more on Sunday also. Any more want to come a run or watch, come on out.

Lee - cell number is 815-298-2383

Jimbocobra · #16 (**permalink**) 10-15-2009, 09:47 PM

I started the other post for Sunday, glad to hear you guys can make it. We are leaving around 8:45 from South Elgin, a coupe minutes off of Rt 20. I am heading out with some guys from my neighborhood with a Grand National, Jaguar, 69 Mustang... You guys are welcome to join us. Looking forward to seeing you there.

LRcobradreamer · #17 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 11:02 AM

For me, meeting in Elgin is too far out of my way, coming from Rockford. See you at the track.

Lee

LRRCobradreamer · #18 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009, 04:08 PM

I had the Cobra out today and it is running great, so hope to see all tomorrow between 9 to 10 at Byron.

Lee

LRRCobradreamer · #19 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 07:20 PM

It was a great day at the races thanks to all that attended. Weather was perfect, but that made it very crowded.

I was going to post photos, but Pete and/or his wife did a much better job, so see his post. The list of guys and the colors of their of car that ran today follow.

Warren (Black with Silver Stripes)
Pete (Red with White Stripes)
Buddy (Dark Purple)
Jim (Silver with Black Stripes)
John (White with Red Stripes)
Lee (Blue with White Stripes)

Buddy, in Barb's car, took the "prize" with a 10.483 sec. at 124.79 mph. Way to go Buddy!!!!

Lee

Jerry Clayton · #20 (**permalink**) 10-18-2009, 07:39 PM

nice follow up info on the outting

I couldn't make it as my truck dumped a fuel pump (diesel) and we only had one car Robins ) and she had a list of things to do for Corey's upcoming wedding

How about posting times for the guys????