I got just back from South Bend were I was lucky enough to buy the tail light benzels off of the Chicken Hawk from Ted. I told him that they will be going on my 51 which I race at the Newport Hill Climb every year.
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I think Harbit's best 1/4 mile run might have been 138 mph and 9.98 seconds.
The hill is 1/3 mile. Since the hillclimb run is longer than 1/4 mile dragstrip,I scientifically calculated you would approach 136.37 mph speed.
Of course I used factory car weights for the two cars and put driver's weight in at an arbitrary 160lbs. This should get you in the ballpark. A good tail wind will help. Go for it.
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Lark Parker --Just an innocent possum strolling down life's highway.
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Lark,
Sounds about right to me! Although, NOT a mathematical genius like you, At the South Bend swap meet yesterday and today, the guy across from me was playing video tapes (DVD's) of the Chicken Hawk runs at several tracks. Of course, Ted won each and every time! So, by your calculations, AND the videos of the Chicken Hawk runs, your "scientifically calculated" speeds of 136.37, is probably a little closer to 136.35.
Of course, I'm NOT trying to undermine your calculations.
Jim"We can't all be Heroes, Some us just need to stand on the curb and clap as they go by" Will Rogers
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Originally posted by 52 Ragtop View Post....So, by your calculations, AND the videos of the Chicken Hawk runs, your "scientifically calculated" speeds of 136.37, is probably a little closer to 136.35.
Of course, I'm NOT trying to undermine your calculations.
Jim
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Dave Lester
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Originally posted by 52 Ragtop View PostLark,
Sounds about right to me! Although, NOT a mathematical genius like you, At the South Bend swap meet yesterday and today, the guy across from me was playing video tapes (DVD's) of the Chicken Hawk runs at several tracks. Of course, Ted won each and every time! So, by your calculations, AND the videos of the Chicken Hawk runs, your "scientifically calculated" speeds of 136.37, is probably a little closer to 136.35.
Of course, I'm NOT trying to undermine your calculations.
Jim
My older brother had asked me to relay a message to you at SB, but I forgot to do so. The message: he REALLY likes the disc brake setup you sold him for his 2R pickup. He simply cannot say enough good about it !
Joe
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I talked to Jim, briefly, about disc brakes for my 55K. Then I talked to Ted and he didn't think they would affect my attempt to qualify for the PSMCDRs. I'll be in touch. Turner disc brakes coming north of the border before September!Dave Warren (Perry Mason by day, Perry Como by night)
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