We had the Handan Trailer Repair backed ’57 out to Pacific Raceways yesterday for testing. With adjustments for the conditions, Chris had his best run of the evening on a HOT day recording a 10.679 @ 127.21 MPH in our 4th test session. All the years of data we’ve collected helped us make the proper adjustments for a hot track and high density altitude! This was our first day out with the ’57 in 2021 and the video below tells the full story.
Roger re-jetting 2×660’s for high density altitude after 1st hit
My thanks to Chris Young, Pam Young, Paul Young & Torri Young for all the help and we’re very proud of Chris getting the car down the track four runs without any shifting problems! And our thanks to the entire crew at Pacific Raceways for all their hard work making a very hot track come around!
For more on our face-plated Doug Nash transmission, see photos & details here. – Roger
Update June 5, 2021:
Today Chris and I put the car up on stands and checked or adjusted the following. The great news is the Long Shifter is still in adjustment!
1) Lower wheelie bars ½-turn
2) Add 1-flat of preload to left ladder bar.
3) Check transmission mounting bolts.
4) Check rear end center-section nuts and rear u-joint nuts.
4) Shorten clutch rod 1-turn to tighten air gap slightly.
5) Check Long shifter adjustment.
6) Raise high-side chip 100 RPM.
7) Check valve lash, springs.
8) Firm up compression on Strange front shocks 2-clicks.
On Saturday, July 10th, Chris came over and touched up the chipped paint on our rollcage sidebars while I firmed up the compression side of our Strange double-adjustable front shocks.
The ’57 is again ready for the strip! – Roger
Clutch data 10.67 pass, click to enlarge!
Parking lights on for burnout on June 2, 2021 at Pacific Raceways
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It was a challenging day given the heat, high density altitude and track conditions, but we made improvements with every run!! It was a test for our ability to tune the car & engine for what we had to work with and we prevailed!
Looking at the clutch data, Chris hit all his shift points on the 4th hit and it showed in the performance. He’s improving his skills on every run!
We’re extremely proud of Chris as he’s improving with every pass he makes in the ol’ buggy!!
August 6, 2020:
Yesterday I purchased the tickets from PR for the upcoming Supershifters race on August 21 & 22.
You only need to purchase one tech card to cover the car & driver for the entire weekend, however you must purchase tickets for both days for your crew. Of course after entering the facilities, you must also pay the entry fee to the B.C. Supershifters for both days.
We’re looking forward to this upcoming race, COVID has caused havoc with their racing schedule the past two seasons!! We believe we’ve made good strides since our last race with a great bunch and added depth to our program with a spare Doug-Nash 5-speed!!