Blower pops on the jack stands

I ran across this interesting video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0aROJz2VGE&feature=related

It looks like these guys had little to no experience with a fuel motor.

 

Sounds like it ran out of fuel

i wonder how long it takes to get the covers off that motor with everything bolted to them

 

They didnt have anyone in the seat while the car was running, that is a big no no at any racetrack. And, yes it did sound like there was a lack of fuel in the motor.

 

That is the infamous 'twin cam tommy'.

No one will be next to him in the pits (take a guess why). He's pulled in next to us, and i've packed up and moved!

He had just pulled the fuel off on that one and obviously it was leaking enough it kept right on going! How far to you think it'll travel thru the pits WHEN it falls off the parts store jack stands?????????????

Believe it or not....that car has a CURRENT top fuel tag on it. HOW?

He made a pass two weeks ago, well, he made a burnout two weeks ago, it launched the belt in the burnout.

 

Those are some interesting facts to say the least.

A blind man with his eyes shut must have certified the car. I'm guessing it's a late 70's / VERY early 80's chassis?

Is Tommy hoping to run that car is a nostalgia class?

 

He's just hoping to get it to run without blowing up!! LOL

EDB

 

No intentions of racing it. He started this venture about 35 years ago. I believe it is a 81 Shoemaker chassis

 

Holy crap!!!!! Some one is going to get killed in that camp! Thats nuts!!!

 

Good point! I think he needs to learn a few things before he causes any serious damage.

 

....and they kicked the guy out for a few races who zip tied his spark plug retainer,all the while this guy keeps tempting fate(on himself and others)!
Was this at a sanctioned racetrack?

 

Thats Fuggin nuts

 

If you watch it close you will see a puff of smoke out the back of the manifold or around the burst panel (if it has one) just a sec. before she pops.

 

Have you ever heard the turm Moronic F#*ks

 

LMAO. Oh yes! I have worked with a few!

 

Eric, yes. This happens every few months (1-3 times a year) at Sacramento Raceway. WHen we see he is going to fire, he take cover, with a fire bottle. Only had to use it once.

It is widely known that this guy is dangerous. The kids that are with him have very little knowledge of drag racing, let alone top fuel (snicker) racing. I'm almost 100% they have NO respect for the yellow stuff.

 

It is like watching a train wreck... You know it is going to be bad, just not sure of HOW BAD...

EDB

 

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78DOfeG05-c&NR=1

AND IF YOU ACT NOW WE'LL THROW IN THIS FREE TOUR !!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H53fSqjCvsM&feature=related

 

I don't even know where to start...

Outlaw Eric

PS I would RUN in the other direction...

 

DAMN! They forgot to calibrate the "flux" capacitor...

It would be fun to watch... ...from a safe distance.

EDB

PS What is the quote?? "Stupid is as Stupid Does????"

 

Just think of if him and Sal got together