Another 10 second run for Tom!

[lstude]

I went with Tom Covington to the drags yesterday, and he had a very good day. He broke several of his records. A month ago he broke into the 10 seconds, and yesterday he beat that time.

He did three runs and each one got better. The first run a tube from the waste gate had fallen off and he only got 8 pounds of pressure from his turbo, but he fixed that and by the third run he was getting 13 pounds.

He is running a 298 cubic inch Studebaker engine.

I did a video of each run and the links are below.





This is the first run:

http://good-times.webshots.com/slide...63144230xONncT

This is the second run:

http://good-times.webshots.com/slide...63144233YbMQZk

And this is the third run with the time ticket:

http://good-times.webshots.com/slide...63145806EXYior





Leonard Shepherd
http://leonardshepherd.com/

[Dick Steinkamp]

WOW!! []

[wise raymond]

neat varry cool runnings!

rawise

[BobPalma]

[] COOL BEANS, Leonard (and Tom). (Ted Harbit, look out!) [:0] BP

[4961Studebaker]

I think on that third race, the tuner wasn't watching the light[B)]

Chop Stu

[41 Frank]

I'd say that is really hauling the mail!!! 10's in a Stude is a real achievement.Congrats Tom.[8D]

[Chris Pile]

Hotcha!!!!

Chris Pile
Midway Chapter SDC
The Studebaker Special

[sals54]

CONGRATULATIONS TOM !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
When do we see the grudge match between Tom and Ted? I heard that Tom said that Ted's mom wears Army boots. I wanna see him get even for that on the track. JK

[N8N]

quote:Originally posted by 4961Studebaker

I think on that third race, the tuner wasn't watching the light[B)]

Chop Stu

Might have been a little of the "what the heck is that?" factor. In a good way

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
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[Dick Steinkamp]

quote:Originally posted by 4961Studebaker

I think on that third race, the tuner wasn't watching the light[B)]

At the Omaha drags, Bob Palma was the official announcer. Several of my reaction times were similar to the tuner's. . Bob accused me of changing the CD at the wrong time [:0] [B)]. I wish it was, but just old age in my case [V]

[41 Frank]

Old age was my problem at the Omaha drags also.

quote:Originally posted by Dick Steinkamp

quote:Originally posted by 4961Studebaker

I think on that third race, the tuner wasn't watching the light[B)]

At the Omaha drags, Bob Palma was the official announcer. Several of my reaction times were similar to the tuner's. . Bob accused me of changing the CD at the wrong time [:0] [B)]. I wish it was, but just old age in my case [V]

Frank van Doorn
1962 GT Hawk 4 speed
1963 Daytona Conv
1941 Champion R-2 Rod

[Jack]

NICE RUN! Looked like the other guy was takin a nap.

[Lark289]

Great videos. That Avanti really flies.

Ready for a trip to the beach!

[11SecAvanti]

Thanks for the support everyone. And thank you Lenny for helping me out. I raced again Saturday at a different track. Top ET class which is 1/8 only. Ran a new low et and speed. Just as I am settling down for the ride the race is over. Enjoy.

http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...urrent=004.flv

Start and Stage Your Studebakers

[lstude]

Good video Tom. Your new camera does better than mine. I guess Sandra was taking the pictures.

Leonard Shepherd
http://leonardshepherd.com/