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cjshaker

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Day 5 at Cordova...
« on: September 16, 2017, 12:21:31 AM »
I'll keep this brief, unlike my other posts. I had a great day today. It started last night by meeting a father/son team from Canada with an 8 second Camaro. Great people, and a real pleasure to talk to.

I made some suspension changes, some driver changes and finally made some real progress. Ran a 12.28 @ 115, let the car cool off a bit, then went back and ran a 12.27 @ 114. And that was with the engine starting to miss a bit on the top end and a tenth slower on my 60' time. It was a pretty warm day also, with temps hovering around 90*. Needless to say, I was pretty happy with that. With some more practice, I think I'll finally start knocking at the 11 second door.

A pretty successful week overall, and a lot of great memories. Except for last year's starter issue, this is the 2nd year in a row that the car has performed flawlessly. I love the RobMc starter I installed. It didn't even hesitate to start the car even after hours and hours of driving and quick fuel stops.Now it's time for some sleep, then a 10 hour drive home tomorrow.

A BIG congratulations to Scott Miller in his Cougar, and his father, Jack, for winning his class! A well deserved win, and 2 great guys.
« Last Edit: September 16, 2017, 12:25:46 AM by cjshaker »
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2017, 06:46:39 AM »
Well done, Doug! It was great to see you again and great to meet some forum members and see some forum members again from previous Drag Weeks. I just wish I was better at remembering names! Keep it up and I hope to see you again next year. :)
Did you have any trouble getting that Gear Vendor back to your truck?  ;)
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2017, 07:19:15 AM »
Great job and yes it is going in the right direction. Great seeing you to again and have a safe ride home.

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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2017, 11:39:39 AM »
Great job Doug!
Finishing with a personal best is cool.

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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2017, 12:44:03 PM »
Congrats Doug, really cool.
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2017, 01:28:41 PM »
Well done Doug....Congrats
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2017, 02:38:22 PM »
Attaboy Doug!  Wish I could have been there to enjoy the event with you.  Maybe next year.  Freiburger sure loved your car...
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2017, 03:01:22 PM »
Well done Doug!  I've liked that car as long as we've seen it on the forum, that bad boy is both fast and reliable!  Nice work
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2017, 03:55:07 PM »
Great Job Doug,
I enjoy your posts, always getting it better, cool car and great couple that own it, we didn't get to talk very long  at the FERR but was enjoyable. Have a safe drive home....Al
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2017, 04:49:44 PM »
Nice Doug another good week under your belt, your car didn't fail you and you did great to.

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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2017, 06:35:41 PM »
Congrats Doug! Car looked extremely clean and runs just as well. Nice finally meeting you and your wife. Had a great time.
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2017, 09:20:26 PM »
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I was very happy with how the week ended.

Since Frieburger mentioned it several times, I had lots of people checking it out through the week. There were a lot of spectators that came up to me and talked FE's and had obvious knowledge of the engines. They all loved the fact that it was all old iron too. I like it that way myself.
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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2017, 10:16:04 AM »
Great job Doug !, your big MPH is really pulling hard down track , love it  , your ET is no indication of the power you have ( easily 11's ) and so deadly reliable for the whole trip , Great job

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Re: Day 5 at Cordova...
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2017, 02:55:57 PM »
12.20's....Not to bad Doug.