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SD455DJ 09-04-2020 12:42 PM

2020 Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race - September 17, 18, 19
 
The event is going to happen this year. The only changes are that we will require face masks in the pits and staging lanes and maintain 6' social distancing at all times.

September 17 (Thursday) is for early tech for the racers (gates open at noon).
September 18 (Friday) is tech and time trials/qualifying (gates open at 8:30 am).
September 19 (Saturday) is the best 2 out of 3 race shootouts (gates open at 8:30 am)

Check out PSMCDR.com for the rules and other information.

Dennis

rustedgoat 09-04-2020 01:38 PM

Mid-Michigan Motorplex
Stanton Michigan

SD455DJ 09-04-2020 01:43 PM

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Mid-Michigan Motorplex
Stanton Michigan

Kinda important detail to leave out...Thanks rustedgoat!

Dennis

SD455DJ 09-05-2020 10:45 AM

Email me at dennis.jensen@c2ae.com if you have any questions or need more information.

Dennis

SD455DJ 09-15-2020 01:03 PM

Weather looks great for Racing!
 
The current weather report is for sunny skies and high's in the low 60's for Friday time trials & qualification runs, and for Saturday's race. It's a bit cooler than normal this time of year, but the cars will love it and the sun on the track will keep the starting line warm and sticky.

Dennis

SD455DJ 09-21-2020 07:20 AM

We got 109 cars for the event and lost 9 to minor issues (clutches, ignitions, driveshaft, etc.), so had 50 pairings, and the weather was perfect for racing. Friday started out at 540' below sea level and leveled off around 400' above the rest of the day (low 60's and low humidity), so many personal bests were made. Saturday was a little warmer (upper -60's with a little higher humidity) and 800' DA, so the cars weren't quite as quick. Of course we lost all our Canadian friends due to the border restrictions, and a few of our regular long-haul racers, which would have put the total car count to 125 - 130.

Thanks to all who came to observe and race! Until next year, stay safe and heathy!

Dennis

OCMDGTO 09-21-2020 07:30 AM

Any pics Dennis?

SD455DJ 09-21-2020 07:34 AM

Chris, I wish I had the time to take a few, but Dan, Lyndon and I are so busy running the event, we just don't have time to take any. Tim (Staged1) was there (great to meet you Tim!), so maybe he took some and may post them.

Dennis

2manyponchos 09-21-2020 09:59 AM

One of these years I'm coming north for this!

SD455DJ 09-21-2020 10:09 AM

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One of these years I'm coming north for this!

Hey Doug! Yes, you and Paul are way overdue to come up and participate!

Dennis

SD455DJ 09-21-2020 10:09 AM

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Chris, I wish I had the time to take a few, but Dan, Lyndon and I are so busy running the event, we just don't have time to take any. Tim (Staged1) was there (great to meet you Tim!), so maybe he took some and may post them.

Dennis

Sorry Tim...70staged1 is you PY handle.

grandam1979 09-21-2020 02:35 PM

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A couple that got sent to me,

grandam1979 09-21-2020 02:37 PM

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Couple more,

sp4spd 09-23-2020 07:26 AM

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Dennis,
You, Dan and the rest of the Pure Stock crew always put on a great show....even in a pandemic situation!!
This was my 16th year attending the event and 1st year participating.
I made 14 passes over the 2 days and still have a grin on my face from the fun I had!
I didnt win my shoot out....driver needs to practice launching the 4 speed:drive:
I did manage to pull out a 14.22@98 in the race....but the Buick GS400 got me off the line every time!
Weather was great and the array of cars was amazing!
If anyone wants to see real muscle cars doing what they were meant to do...this is the place to be!
Looking forward to being back next year!
Tell the whole crew great job....as usual!!

SD455DJ 09-23-2020 10:52 AM

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Scott (sp4spd) - Thanks for the kudo's! We really like to hear feedback and we always hope we are making it fun and worthwhile for the racers (and spectators!). It's quite an effort to go through all the time trials to establish the pairings, that should make for close races (unless someone sandbags - which I don't understand since there is nothing to win!). I always try to run my best every time I go down the track.

We were really impressed with the way your Formula 400 4-spd ran. 14.22 at 98 mph is cooking for a '74 with a 3.08 rear gear. I imagine 3.42's could get you close to high 13's at 100 mph.

Here is another new car at this years event, a '70 RAIII/M-21/3.73/15" JW Formula 400 in Atoll Blue. This was owned by a PY member up to a few years ago and now owned by John Eberly. Unfortunately, his clutch gave up the ghost on the first pass, so we never got a chance to see what it could do, but John found out where the weak link was. He's bringing it back next year after doing some more testing and replacing the clutch. It's a beautiful car!

Dennis

sp4spd 09-27-2020 10:26 AM

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A few pictures from the races this year.

SD455DJ 09-28-2020 11:54 AM

Thanks Scott! Dan used to own the '64 Rambler 440 up to a couple years ago. He painted the car, added the TT wheels and rebuilt the dropped in the old Rambler 327 (not Cheby) for the original 287 V8 and installed an oversize single exhaust system with a 2.5" DynoMax UltraFlo muffler. It is a really cool car!

sp4spd 09-28-2020 03:30 PM

Don't know why the pictures are sideways?
The old Ramblers are pretty cool!
There was a gray Late 60's Rambler there in the parking lot last year with some nice wheels on it that looked nice.
Its cool just to peruse the parking lot at the race track to see what people cruise in just for the day!

SD455DJ 09-28-2020 05:06 PM

Dan and I never get to much farther than the Tech trailer, the staging lanes and the Tower, so we miss all the nice the cars rolling through the gate. Lyndon, on the other hand, works at the gate, so we get to hear about all the cool cars that roll in that he gets to see.

BTW, that Randall American 401 Gremlin ran a couple of time trials on the F70-14 Polyglas's and turned 11.73 @ 122 mph walking it out of the hole!!!

Dennis

sp4spd 09-28-2020 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SD455DJ (Post 6182450)
BTW, that Randall American 401 Gremlin ran a couple of time trials on the F70-14 Polyglas's and turned 11.73 @ 122 mph walking it out of the hole!!!

Dennis

I watched Tieman assist with backing it off the trailer,,,,he ran my buddy Jeff in his white 70 Buick post sedan on that run! Very impressive!!


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