For those who don't remember, here is Part One: https://honda-tech.com/forums/drag-racing-36/i-cant-drive-historical-account-failure-me-2674462/

And now, a continuation.

This past weekend, the second annual Danny Bair Memorial Race was held at Beaver Springs Dragway in Beavertown, PA.

Last year, I drove up with no intention of racing, but this year, I planned on it.

The setup hasn't changed too much, aside from the fact that I switched fuels and added a second pump into the mix from last year, and the car now makes a tick over 500whp @ 16psi on E85.

Also, still same weight, and full tank-o-E85 this time around.

Before I linguistically describe the event, I'll provide you with visuals.





Now, onto the play-by-play. I only made two passes all day, as I was pretty happy after the first pass.

Here's a breakdown of the first.

60ft --- 1.760
330 --- 4.875
1/8th --- 7.335
MPH --- 100.70
1000 --- 9.400
1/4 --- 11.167
MPH --- 127.80

As you'll see from the video, I think I got a bit over-zealous and ended up shifting into third a bit too soon, and ended up having to shift to fifth about 100-feet or so before the end of the line, even with an extended rev limit of 8,800 RPM. Stupid six-speeds.

When I got the slip from the lovely young lady at the booth, I couldn't believe a pass that felt so horrible ended up not so bad after-all.

The second pass was a purely fun heads-up race against my best buddy/co-worker (our transmission specialist, actually), Shaun Quickel ("Honda Bull" here on H-T). Shaun drives a stock-bottom end GSR-swapped EG hatch with about 375whp.

Here's the breakdown:

"D-Rob" -------------- "Honda Bull"
.674 ------- R/T ------- .012
1.780 ------ 60' ------- 1.770
4.975 ------ 330 ------- 4.893
7.478 ------ 1/8 ------- 7.388
99.70 ------ MPH ------- 100.14
9.572 ------ 1000 ------- 9.551
11.368 ----- 1/4 ------- 11.369
125.85 ----- MPH ------ 124.03

Welp, that race was won at the reaction time. LOL. Shaun got me. What can I say?

My other excuses:

- I did a little burnout.
- The car sat on the limiter in first and second for too long, spinning.
- I get nervous when I race Shaun.
- I'm a vagina.

Anywho, once again this year, I still have not acquired enough testicular fortitude to keep my right foot planted on shifts, which is something I probably should do with this turbo.

For those that are wondering why I only picked up 5mph or so from last year's runs at Beaver Springs, here is the explanation: The old timing system was actually incorrect. They redid the entire length of the track with new timing systems, and found the trap speeds to be about 2-3mph higher than they should have been. Many of the regulars at the track have noted a solid 3mph loss from the changeover to the new system.

OK, enough talk.

Here's a video to satiate the media-hungry beast that dwells within.


Enjoy!

- Derek

 

i didnt watch your video but for 500hp, that car should be hittin 10's in reverse.....

 

*shrug*

Should, I suppose.

500hp, 2700lbs or so race weight.

 

These.

You ever race a FWD with over 450whp at Beaver Springs? 500-650whp EG hatches do 10.7's to 11.1's on a good day.

 

Haha. Nice car man. Your 60' isnt that bad, but something else is missing. Do you have a dyno sheet you can post so we can see your curve?

 

Needs less bitchassness.

 

Jkbuddyloveyou

 

Derek,

You suck and should "get out of the Honda game."

Love,

Everyone

 

Maybe you dont have enough boost creep built into your turbo system?

 

Get back on your swing set dick.

 

Enjoyed the story.

MAN-UP and flat foot that thing.

<---hasn't man'd up either. Im a total hypocrite. :D

 

I concur lol

 

Great post and a even better attitude!!! SOME people take themselves toooooo seriously!!!

 

<3

I should probably tune it to do so.

 

10's will come just need to get that foot flat, maybe take some weight out too

 

sprung monkey? i think so

 

nice job derek, your my hero

 

No, brahhhh.

You're MY hero.