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Whats the deal with the alky funny cars, there seems to be a rash of 5.60`s being run by just about everyone,??? is every one finaly helping each other to keep the class alive? or did every one just figger the tueup out on there own? inquiring minds want to know. it`s more fun to see close racing instead of eather Manzo or Newbeary win all the time

 

Randy Anderson has been helping a lot of racers over the past few years...

 

Even the Parkers were able to give Townsend a consistant .60's ride.

 

Eli;
If it seems that more cars are running 5.60's, it's because the level of competition has gone up. You better be on your game if you want to be in serious contention. No one is sharing to keep the class alive, it's flourishing and is tougher than ever, that's all...besides you don't just "figger" it out...it takes time, money and brains...you can split it however you want....what runs a 5.60 at Houston won't work in Gainsville or Las Vegas...I wish it were that simple...........
Gerry Woz
Rancho Framing/White Cap/Color by Woz TAFC

 

Amen Woz

You are absolutely correct about "figgering it out". I wish it was that simple! We've been sneaking up on the tune for years, it takes money, money, time, and sometimes brains!
Oilie from OKC

 

Gerry:

The rules haven't changed in a while which has helped.

Back in the good ol' days under the 125% rule more and more cars were running stronger and stronger until NHRA in their infinite wisdom dropped the overdrive to 92%. It has taken several years for teams to recoup and find the sweet spot in their tune-ups again. The thinkers like Newberry, Manzo, Bob Miner, etc. figure it out faster than the rest, but given enough time, money and with stability in the rules many of the rest figure it out.

There are a hundred ways to run 5.60's but only one way to screw up. I think it's good to see several combinations running strong. Miner/Fontana like you guys run, Bob Newberry's powerplant, BAE like I run, and Snyder's Lencodrive have all run 5.50's.

The real challenge is like you say, adapting from track to track and in changing conditions. Example: Tuscon this weekend and Houston the next. Then Las Vegas. Three weekends three different conditions. 3,000 on the altimeter in Tucson, dry air and slippery track. Sea level on the altimeter in Houston, higher humidity and a narrow grove. Then 2,000 feet (Vegas), dry air, very good track conditions. You need to get out the big stick to get it up on the tires at Vegas if the track temp is below 100 degrees.

Randy G.