Event Coverage Death Week 2023

Lead-foot . . !

 

I got it fixed

 

I was just about to recommend baling wire through the dash as a hand throttle. Darn.

Terry

 

See that via Nephews snap shot while in the lanes.

 

Probably OT but what’s the black car in front of Squirrel?

 

Looks like a Pontiac GTO from here.

 

...I'd like to see that panel truck in front of the GTO

 

That John. He said hi

 

Lol, ya “uncle” John didn’t tell Gene Pisano his HAMB name.

 

Ran kind of slow. Not much traction for me. I made a second pass, it was even slower.

The throttle linkage was fun. I went to test that it was opening all the way after I got the car switched over to race, and it snapped! So I got to remove the arm, which is right behind the head, and almost impossible to reach. After the driver meeting. I talked to the guy who runs the driving school, he said they had a shop and no one was there who could weld it, but I could use the equipment. So he gave me a ride over in the golf cars, and I talked to one of the staff and they set me up. I didn't get the weld small enough, so I had to spend a while with a rat tail file opening up the hole, then another hour it seemed getting the thing to finally fit on the shaft, and tighten the nut. Can't really see it, can't really reach it, one of those great designs. But it's all better now

 

Isn't the little things that break usually things never thought about?

 

Of course....

The drive today wasn't too long, but it was warm out, around 100 most of the day. I'm planning to visit Colin (lumpy63) in the morning....should be fun

A couple pictures. I need to take more, but I always seem to be busy!

 

'65 LeMans or G.T.O..

 

I like your pic with the sand dunes in the background

 

Awesome shot of the gassers together.


Is that a Sinclair Dino in the background?

 

Im in LV if you need anything.

 

thanks! I have an old friend in Vegas, I'll be staying with him while I'm there.

 

The results are posted for day one
https://www.sickthemagazine.com/event-results

Looks like I'm not the slowest car, at least

There are no classes at this event, just an overall winner.

 

I suspect the law of averages will be in your favor. You the Man.

 

thanks! As long as I make it back home ok, I'm happy

 

Is that hamb member Hemi Joel in car #54 ('67 Olds)?

 

Just had a great visit with Jim, first time I've seen plan II up close . It's freakin awesome!

 

MAN!!! That picture is what the H.A.M.B is ALL about!!! Too Cool!!!

 

Yes

First pass right lane. Spun in second

7.25 at 89.

Can't upload picture, not enough signal out here

 

Have a great time Jim. I am following along an Tom's channel.

 

I ended up getting stuck at the shop with customer cars ... My friends Steve and Don Said Jim made a great showing

 

This is the slip I turned in. Right lane

 

From Drag Day 1 (Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park - Chandler, AZ):

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The video updates are mostly a daily video that covers some stuff that happened the day before.

https://www.youtube.com/@sickthemag/videos

One of the guys who makes the videos rode with me last night the last stretch, to the hotel, so I may end up in there.

 

From Drag Day 2 (Barona Drags - Lakeside, CA . . . and the “ride-along” to the motel):

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