OK Guys,
Its been some time since I've been on here and my apologies for that...its been a wild summer racing and the T has done real well.
Its a good time to catch up on whats been going on so I'll start with some pics and the low down on this season.
A quick recap on events up until this season were:
10.2 @ 128 in the quarter
535 bhp
Supercharger with a Dart Block 400ci.
The season started with some RWYB racing at York Dragway in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales...for those who haven't visited yet, its a beautiful part of the country with very welcoming locals.
I removed the wheelie bars, softened up the rear suspension and dropped the tyre pressures and was rewarded with a 9.80 @ 139 mph. This was after I had fitted the nitrous system which offers 175 hp.
Some more track time at Shakespeare County Raceway ( Stratford Upon Avon ) gave even better times with a NPB of 9.27 @ 144 mph...not too bad for a T bucket really !!
One of the races was against a delivery which can be seen here losing its blower belt. In fairness, the race was already won.
Back to York for some more RWYB action and we recorded the quickest time of the day with a 9.70 @ 146.
The next meeting drew some problems and the T needed some engine repairs following some leaning out due to nitrous issues.
Engine back on the dyno and we recorded 798 hp and 810 ft/lb torque with only a small nitrous tune.
Back to Shakespeare County Raceway for the annual Hot Rod Drags, The T and me were invited to the Cacklefest on the Saturday evening to be included with Historic racers, fuel altered and front engine rails which was an honour and a blast.
It was an incredibly busy weekend with some down time...well, these are old cars and oil downs do happen so its understandable.
By the end of the day, we had swopped to slicks just for fun and decided that we would try for an 8 second run....unlikely but you don't do it if you don't try.
We had already run 9.30 @ 155 and a host of 9.4's so there was a chance..though the track hadn't been prepared so chances were slim....
Things didn't go according to plan and we had some breakages...which made for some outstanding photo opportunities.....
Like this.....
or this....
But here's the granddaddy of them all.......last time you say a T with all four wheels off the ground ?
And back down again........
Breakages were caused by the axle rotating because the ladder bar mounts failed. This allowed the propshaft to break and thrash around under the T causing various problems like chopping the battery in half !!
Although this happened the weekend before last, all repairs are now complete.....
You have got to keep smiling though...
We are returning to race this coming weekend with the penultimate race meeting of the season, so wish me luck.......