Merman Racing hotrod civic coulda/shoulda been a 7 sec pass. @ WCF 2011
11-09-2011, 02:38 PM
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Merman Racing hotrod civic coulda/shoulda been a 7 sec pass. @ WCF 2011
we brought out the hotrod coupe to the world cup finals with high hopes of achieving a long term goal thats always in the back of our minds. if it was ever going to be done this was the time to do it. with the amazing track prep done by the fine team @ MIR & the chilly air temps, it was certain the be a fine weekend.
the goal : 7's @ 190
( we know Stephanie did it like 37 years ago, but it was still something we were aiming for. )
about the pass. everything was lookin fine up to the 1000ft marker, where the car darted toward the left hand lane lookin like a formula D drift mobile. Steve quickly fixed that situation by pulling the chute, which got the car aiming the right direction.
the culprit of the outa control car. a ripped/torn/cracked Nitro driveline spindle. we had this fixed with the help of Norris Prayoonto Racing & Speedfactory Racing on sunday morning. Thank you both for helping out !
Thanks to Jenny @ Tempest Racing for the fine photography
the car
the timeslip (rt lane)
the culprit
and finally...... the video's
http://www.facebook.com/video/video....50344194285373
and the other angle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0VGJu8KxYA
the goal : 7's @ 190
( we know Stephanie did it like 37 years ago, but it was still something we were aiming for. )
about the pass. everything was lookin fine up to the 1000ft marker, where the car darted toward the left hand lane lookin like a formula D drift mobile. Steve quickly fixed that situation by pulling the chute, which got the car aiming the right direction.
the culprit of the outa control car. a ripped/torn/cracked Nitro driveline spindle. we had this fixed with the help of Norris Prayoonto Racing & Speedfactory Racing on sunday morning. Thank you both for helping out !
Thanks to Jenny @ Tempest Racing for the fine photography
the car
the timeslip (rt lane)
the culprit
and finally...... the video's
http://www.facebook.com/video/video....50344194285373
and the other angle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0VGJu8KxYA
11-09-2011, 02:40 PM
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Re: Merman Racing hotrod civic coulda/shoulda been a 7 sec pass. @ WCF 2011
Looked like an awesome pass until the end. Glad you were able to save it though, great job driving!
11-09-2011, 02:48 PM
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crazy ****er.. I saw that happening from the 330 and that nut case wouldn't lift.
Then seeing it happen i thought for sure it was going to be ugly.
Luckily the "nut case" knew it was heading for that and the chute was his number 1 priority..
I would've done the same steve so no hard feelings. LOL..
Then seeing it happen i thought for sure it was going to be ugly.
Luckily the "nut case" knew it was heading for that and the chute was his number 1 priority..
I would've done the same steve so no hard feelings. LOL..
11-09-2011, 02:50 PM
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11-09-2011, 03:08 PM
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First off, hell of a save! You were on a pass for sure. My jaw was on the ground on Saturday when you saved it. I'm sure you'll get that 7 sometime soon.
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11-09-2011, 05:46 PM
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dave i have always loved this car! (remember that day at the county, my boss wanted to run him with his gt500 i told him no, because he was there with many of his customers, i didnt want him looking bad) wish i would have said sure go run him......
keep at it! always dug this car!
oh abd awesome save btw mr merman!
keep at it! always dug this car!
oh abd awesome save btw mr merman!
11-09-2011, 06:20 PM
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Stephanie's run to me doesn't count anymore, Shes gone, Cars Gone, NHRA is gone. LOL
RUN a 7 so you can finally be the man. Good job saving that thing!
RUN a 7 so you can finally be the man. Good job saving that thing!
11-09-2011, 07:40 PM
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lol.. thats funny but the truth is it does count, an im sure this car will do it also just wasent its time yet. good luck in knocking her off the podium plus car looks way better then stephanies. thats for damm sure.
11-09-2011, 08:14 PM
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Fantastic job on saving the car, and yourself. Always have been a fan of your car for years! It's just amazing how you reacted as the car got out of line and responded with pulling the chute, at the right time to save everything. Hope all will be well, and also hope you get your 7 second time slip, I'm rooting for you man!
11-09-2011, 08:30 PM
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11-10-2011, 07:50 AM
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Couldn't believe you saved it, hell of a job driving! After the shock of the pass settled and I saw the 8.21@134 on the board I was completely bummed as that was for sure on a 7 second run! Keep at it, it will come!
