First Out In 2020 – Torri’s ’66 Tempest – PR May 29th 2020

May 29, 2020:

First out for Edwards & Young this year of the Covid-19 pandemic was Torri’s ’66 Tempest featuring new Wilwood front disc brakes, new upper & lower front control arms and new radial ‘slicks’ on the back of the car at Pacific Raceways under their guidelines to keep all the participants and their track crew members safe. Chris worked hard upgrading the Tempest over the winter!

New Wilwood disc brakes for Torri’s Pontiac

New A-arms and spindles for Torri’s Pontiac for the 2020 season!

 

On Torri’s 1st hit of 2020 she ran a 11.11 @ 117 MPH with a solid 1.50 60ft

On her 2nd hit she recorded a 11.093 @ 120.10 MPH with the 830 carb.

Her 3rd hit with the 830 carb was her best of the evening. Chris stated after the 3rd hit, “It’s torquing over and going to the right on the launch. Last run was better and went 11.03 @ 120.14. The 830 worked well on this pass. Thanks pop’s for putting it together.”

Our thanks to the entire crew and management at Pacific Raceways for making this evening possible under Covid-19 restrictions! – Roger

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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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