WELD/SUTTON DIRT MISSILE build

[Tinker]

Originally Posted by Ron Sutton

There were only 9 bets in the pool (chickens ?) & the winner is Chris Tremel ! We ran 1:54:78 & one of Chris' bets was 1:53.5.

Chris, you've won your choice of $45.00 or an all expenses non-paid trip to the vacation destination of your choosing.

If it helps heal any wounds to the others that picked times, we did think we were going to run the 3-mile Thunderhill track the "NORMAL" direction. Depending on who you talk to, the normal direction lap times would be 3 to 6 seconds quicker than the opposite direction. I tend to dismiss the 6 seconds & think it's more like 2 or 3. So "maybe" we would have ran 1:51's to 1:52's.

Going the normal direction, as Benny gets used to the car & we trim it out. (I intentionally set it up "tight") I expect the car to run 1:50's here.

The one thing I am clear on, as is everyone there, this track wasn't designed to be ran clockwise. The run off areas, curbing, blind spots, etc make running this track backwards VERY dangerous in really fast cars. The Porsche racers protested & refused to run it that way, it was so dangerous.

My 1:52.2 guess might have covered running normal around the track.
My vacation destination would probably be going to one of your future track days! I know it was work, but that had to be a real hoot!

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Oh -- I have to be nice to RD --- he's saving my bacon once again by Driving Miss Daisy....


I will be wearing THIS!!!




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Thanks Greg! I hope you found the shirt in the back seat of the 4-fiddy...If you'd lay off the Mexican food for a day, it might fit! Lol. I don't blame you though, that Mexican food was amazing.


Thank you again for inviting me out. I'm so glad I came and got to meet the "guys" in person. It was great to spend time with you and compare our cancer stories. Its amazing how similar our days/feelings/emotions are similar even though we have two totally different diseases. Its always nice to hear that you are not alone!


I had an absolute blast. Even with the smoke and ash snowing down...even the heat, because well, it is a dry heat. Ha.


Happy to be part of the inaugural running of the Beast, Missile or New Yeller whatever you call it. Truly an impressive car. And yes, Benny is a machine and a pretty cool guy too. I admired Ron and his team as they pushed thru a few bugs and never gave up. That's awesome. Congrats on 500 Ron.


Keep in mind, I've only met Greg one time in person before this weekend. After spending a few days around him, I can't think of a better picture than this. This is the true Greg Weld. This was on one of our morning Walmart shopping excursions. We had so much fun. #fcancerletsgoracing

[bulldog19]

Good Pic. Keep Fighting Guys!! Having lost my mom to cancer 20-years ago at then young age of 53. Whenever I hear of someone with the disease I always hope and pray for them beat it!
In reading Ron's comments about the danger of the reverse direction and the Porsche guys boycotting what would make them want to run this direction anyway?

[Ron Sutton]

Whoops!

We had Troy Zeigler, from South Carolina, join the pool Friday with a 1:54.4 time that was closest to our 1:54.78.

We'll be sending winning checks to both Troy & Chris.

[Tinker]

Originally Posted by Ron Sutton

Whoops!

We had Troy Zeigler, from South Carolina, join the pool Friday with a 1:54.4 time that was closest to our 1:54.78.

We'll be sending winning checks to both Troy & Chris.

Ron, it's not necessary sending out two checks if he had the winning time.

[DBasher]

It’s always an adventure with this crowd. It’s like the 3 Stooges mixed with the Banana Splits and Curios George and the man in the yellow hat....rarely a dull moment!

Aaron it was good hanging out with you and seeing the look on your face every time you got in or out of OY, did you get the video?

[glassman]

Wow. That was an awesome watch. I'd really like to see CCW. Really liked the part between 11 & 10 (just after the chicane) where u just cant keep the rear tires from spinning under all that power, at least thats what it looked like.
Great to see all that room on the track as well.
Oh, and that sound....the engine and the sequential....like great music.
Too bad Pink Floyd didn't use those sounds on their synth....

[96z28ss]

Originally Posted by 65_LS1_T56

Thanks Greg! I hope you found the shirt in the back seat of the 4-fiddy...If you'd lay off the Mexican food for a day, it might fit! Lol. I don't blame you though, that Mexican food was amazing.


Thank you again for inviting me out. I'm so glad I came and got to meet the "guys" in person. It was great to spend time with you and compare our cancer stories. Its amazing how similar our days/feelings/emotions are similar even though we have two totally different diseases. Its always nice to hear that you are not alone!


I had an absolute blast. Even with the smoke and ash snowing down...even the heat, because well, it is a dry heat. Ha.


Happy to be part of the inaugural running of the Beast, Missile or New Yeller whatever you call it. Truly an impressive car. And yes, Benny is a machine and a pretty cool guy too. I admired Ron and his team as they pushed thru a few bugs and never gave up. That's awesome. Congrats on 500 Ron.


Keep in mind, I've only met Greg one time in person before this weekend. After spending a few days around him, I can't think of a better picture than this. This is the true Greg Weld. This was on one of our morning Walmart shopping excursions. We had so much fun. #fcancerletsgoracing

Aaron it was great to finally meet you. It was a great time with friends and hanging out track side.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Ron Sutton

There were only 9 bets in the pool (chickens ?) & the winner is Chris Tremel ! We ran 1:54:78 & one of Chris' bets was 1:53.5.

Chris, you've won your choice of $45.00 or an all expenses non-paid trip to the vacation destination of your choosing.

If it helps heal any wounds to the others that picked times, we did think we were going to run the 3-mile Thunderhill track the "NORMAL" direction. Depending on who you talk to, the normal direction lap times would be 3 to 6 seconds quicker than the opposite direction. I tend to dismiss the 6 seconds & think it's more like 2 or 3. So "maybe" we would have ran 1:51's to 1:52's.

Going the normal direction, as Benny gets used to the car & we trim it out. (I intentionally set it up "tight") I expect the car to run 1:50's here.

The one thing I am clear on, as is everyone there, this track wasn't designed to be ran clockwise. The run off areas, curbing, blind spots, etc make running this track backwards VERY dangerous in really fast cars. The Porsche racers protested & refused to run it that way, it was so dangerous.

Was the clockwise track direction the only issue you were dealing with?

[96z28ss]

The car photographs well, and is a beast once it got on the track.
The car had some issues that were being dealt with all weekend. Luckily no one showed up that could run as fast. Walking around the pits people would ask if it was ever going to do more than a single hot lap in a session. People wanted to see that thing run.

Its was complete opposite of Greg's other mustang. Old Yellar you just arrive and drive

Hopefully the car is all dialed in for the next outing.