Hey All-Dan here,
Last night at Gainesville Raceway TWO (2) RED LIGHTNINGS (the fastest color) took 1st and 3rd to trounce a field of 25 Ford only cars and trucks.
Unfortunatuly in the semi round I had to run the other lightning since the cobra got the bye run. With the track slipping away early, we tried to stay on top of our dial-ins to the tune of either on or a hundreth off with mid five lights.
This is very special for me because after a gap of 30 years not drag racing to return only 4 months ago at 55 years young to get my first trophy, PUT A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE, to say the least.
I know there are alot of guys out there that have gotten more trophys then I, NOW I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!
I guess it's like your first L*Y (sorry-LOVE). You never really forget it.

Thanks for listening,

Dan-Big grin-Rella


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Dan

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99.5 Vermillian Red SVT Born on date:
8/24/99 # 2094
N.L.O.C # 461
F1 Hood
Full Bassani Exhaust
PSP TOTALLY ENHANCED-4-way chip,filter
Level 10 Trans Kit
4.10 FMS Gears
JohnnyLightning Ram Air
Beltech 2" Drop
And the list keeps growing!!!
Best STOCK 14.22 @ 98.36 in 90+ degree weather
BEST et w/ mods to date:
13.59 @ 102.49. on F1's in 90 + degree weather
13.23 @103.98 on M/T E.T's w/1.91 60 ft in 89'degree weather

THANKS SAL!!!!!!

"TEAM PSP"-Fla. Chapter

 

BEWARE! This is highly additive. I started for the first time five months ago and I'm 56. I go every Friday nite. Won my 4th trophy last night. I know of no cure. Looking at a location to build trhphy care in middle of living room. Antiques will have to go.
noelvm

 

Dan the Man ! way to go buddy! glad to hear it....JL

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93 cobra 10.90@127.00
99 lightning (black)
e.t. 12.85 @ 105.1
best mph 105.4
60 ft. 1.85
superchiped
johnnylightning ram air
(man i luv this truck)
cobra93474@aol.com

 

Thanks JL.
It was a GREAT night Friday night. Too bad they only hold this on the first friday of every month.
We got rained out AGAIN Sat. night for Summit E.T Bracket Racing Series.
Can't wait for cooler weather to use your JohnnyLightning Ram Air.
Should have the cooler up and running this week.
Thanks for the shout.
Dan

 

Told you Noel, you would have to build the case. May I suggest in the living room in front of the newly added picture window.

 

Great Job Dan, glad to hear your having so much fun with the L. Drag racing is in the blood, I think your hooked You might need to build yourself a trohy shelf also



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Spiro-TEAM PSP
BLK. #1476

Best run to date
12.753 @107.98
Best 60` 1.84
Best m.p.h. 107.98
@ 4700 lbs.
"Empty Pockets Racing"Drag Race Team NJ-DE
Spiro99SVT@aol.com
LAUNCH HARD

 

Hey Spiro,
Thanks, it was quite awhile in comming.And on the worst traction night ever.
Don't worry about the trophy case, I already have plenty of shelves, just have to rearange things.
As far as being in the blood. It's just been dormant for 30+ years.
Wish I was going with you and JL to Norwalk but next year for sure.

Dan

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Dan

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99.5 Vermillian Red SVT Born on date:
8/24/99 # 2094
N.L.O.C # 461
F1 Hood
Full Bassani Exhaust
PSP TOTALLY ENHANCED-4-way chip,filter
Level 10 Trans Kit
4.10 FMS Gears
JohnnyLightning Ram Air
Beltech 2" Drop
And the list keeps growing!!!
Best STOCK 14.22 @ 98.36 in 90+ degree weather
BEST et w/ mods to date:
13.59 @ 102.49. on F1's in 90 + degree weather
13.23 @103.98 on M/T E.T's w/1.91 60 ft in 89'degree weather

THANKS SAL!!!!!!

"TEAM PSP"-Fla. Chapter

 

What are the symptoms of this drag racuing sickness. I think I may have it and I have never raced in my life! I find myself building this truck for the 1/4 mile and there seems to be no end in site. Is there anything you guys can perscribe? Should I go to some meetings or something? Will I still have a 401 K left? I now find myself researching stroked short blocks and stage 2 blower heads! it has to stop!!!

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98 White 4.6 Triton STX (It's not an STX anymore) Flairside,Class III hitch, Blue Cobra Stripes, Euro Lid by Astro, Bed Rug, Fiero Wing, Air Dam,Westin Step Bars, Ground Force 2-4 Drop,Custom MB Phantom Wheels,Custom Programmed Super Chip,Pillar Pod w/ boost and trans temp,Jacobs DIS Ignition,New transmission on the way, K&N, Jet coated JBA stainless headers, Magna Flow Muffler with Stainless Duals and of course fully Blown by Magnacharger!

 

Flats Man,

The biggest thing to have in your corner is an understanding wife/girlfriend. This way when you blow the 401k, etc., you won't get the boot, too.

I've been racing on and off for 8 years now. I get a lot more satisfaction out of designing/building/tuning the combo and then just having fun with it. Racing on tires that actually hook (slicks) means a lot more wear 'n tear on parts...which means more $$ to spend on "necessary upgrades".

Most of all, have fun. Sounds like you have a cool project on your hands!

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Wes Tarbox
90 LX 5.0 (10.69 @ 134.7)--597rwhp/590rwtq
96 Cobra (12.63 @ 114.5)--392rwhp/433rwtq
99 Lightning (13.20 @ 103.3)--364rwhp/444rwtq
00 Expedition XLT 5.4
http://members.aol.com/Wa2fst/index.html

 

Congrats!!
What class did you run? I won 1st at FFW in New England a few weeks ago in the street ford class.Good feeling huh?!!

 

Everytime I run brackets, I either redlight or fall asleep. Both times I came within .02 of my dial in. That's the end of racing for this year.

This is lots of fun. Now if only they would shut down a freeway up here for a Cannon Ball run...

[This message has been edited by Tundra (edited 09-04-2000).]