’57 at Pacific Raceways on April 22, 2018

Posted on Monday, April 23, 2018 by Roger

My thanks and love to Chris Young, Paul Young & Pam Young for all your love and support. New ’57 record today off the trailer, we’re starting to get a handle on our new Ram clutch. We will need to reduce the static pressure back down to 920 lbs. prior to the B.C. Super Shifters race in June, as the clutch is still a tad aggressive when you get some heat in it on the starting line.

Next out will be Chris in his Chevelle to have more fun! – Roger

 

Record Run Details:

Engine: 360 (350 +.060″ bore) Replaced 331 in 2015
Transmission: Richmond Gear (Doug Nash) manual pro-shifted 5-speed
Rear gear ratio: 5.67
Track: Pacific Raceways
Date: 4/22/2018
Air Density: 100.7
Density Altitude: – 219
Reaction Time: .100
60 Foot Time: 1.447 secs
330 Ft. Time: 4.254 secs
660 Ft. Time: 6.628 @ 102.86 mph
1000 Ft. Time: 8.690 secs
1/4 mile Time: 10.440 secs
1/4 mile MPH: 128.44 mph @ 8,200 rpm’s
Weight with Driver: 3633
Pounds per cubic inch: 10.09
Driver: Roger Young

Record run on 4-22-2018

 

Jim Doyle pic of Q2 launch on 4-22-2018

 

Great shot of our Q2 hit on 4-22-2018 by Tony Hutchison

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About Roger

Driver of our '57 Chev from 1972-2019, Vietnam veteran (A Troop, 3/17th Air Cavalry Scout helicopter Line Chief and later Cobra Periodic Inspection team leader), retired ASE rated automotive mechanic. Roger became involved in drag racing during his high school days and after his stint in the Army ran E & F/MP [Modified Production] here in Division 6 before switching to bracket racing when the '57 became obsolete for class racing. He often raced at Puyallup, Kent-Pacific Raceways, Bremerton, Portland & the original Mission, B.C. track.
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4 Responses to ’57 at Pacific Raceways on April 22, 2018

  1. Todd Ferguson says:
    Monday, April 23, 2018 at 6:50 pm

    Congratulations Roger, Chris and Paul!!! Super run and sounds like you guys are headed to a blast of a year…

  2. Roger says:
    Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    We’re enjoying learning about the new clutch setup. We’re always learning and trying different things which is what I love about racing. If you quit learning, it will rapidly become boring, and I’ve never been bored racing in all my years of doing it!

    • Roger says:
      Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      Our checklist which most I accomplished on April 25:

      1) Check valve lash, inspect valve train [done]
      2) Check shifter adjustment, oil shifter linkage. [done]
      3) Lower clutch pressure from 980 to 920 pounds. [Completed 4/28/2018]
      4) Lower clutch rod one hole in bellcrank, lengthen clutch rod 2-turns to give more release. [done]
      5) Raise wheelie bars ½ turn [done]

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