Drag race - Kirkham 65 side-oiler vs Ferrari 458 italia

[tommygold]

Hi Lou. Thanks. I'm very glad to run on a tree and with drag tires. That would be a lot of fun and really interesting to see. But that's not what we were betting. In terms of my best time, I had one run at 11.22 at 132.5. So I do hope that in better conditions I could bring it down, and maybe even to the 10s. Would be amazing.

Don, the tracks have definite rules. Even with waivers, they set limits. Hence today's ejection.

My best, tom

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by tommygold

Hi Lou. Thanks. I'm very glad to run on a tree and with drag tires. That would be a lot of fun and really interesting to see. But that's not what we were betting. In terms of my best time, I had one run at 11.22 at 132.5. So I do hope that in better conditions I could bring it down, and maybe even to the 10s. Would be amazing.

Don, the tracks have definite rules. Even with waivers, they set limits. Hence today's ejection.

My best, tom

I'm feeling very good about my original vote of "The 458 Italia is unbeatable, wins all 3 "

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by tommygold

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...like a point-and shoot camera.

[tommygold]

11.22 seconds -- external view

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xviTTMlPxg

[Mdman352]

Folks,
First and foremost thank you to Tommy Goldstein from the Capitol Area Cobra Club for his generous offer to allow us to run our cars on his dime. A real gentleman. Videos are in HD, use the highest setting on your player.
Now.....
Let it be said, the Ferrari is wicked, putting in pass after pass in the low 11's, in automatic mode. That thing is bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZAY2eL9A2o

After too many passes to count the smackdown started.....(note the dark coloration at the rear of Blitz's pants. In addition, late in the video, he is seen rumaging through the trash can for time slips to destroy).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30APs..._order&list=UL

More smackdown with Blitz showing his underbelly.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z84-j...=22&playnext=1

Two CACC small block cars, one a 406 Autocross/road race car on street tires got a 12 flat and the other a 427 Roush small block cracked off a 12.2. Impressive boys.
On the negitive side my BB with drag radials launched great but then lunched the clutch.

Thanks again to Tommy Goldstein for his generosity.

I don't care what tire Blitz uses, bet the Ferrari to take all 3.

[dcdoug]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I'm feeling very good about my original vote of "The 458 Italia is unbeatable, wins all 3 "

I feel pretty good about mine:

"The 458 Italia is beatable, but the Cobra's driver isn't good enough, so it loses all 3"