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09-10-2020, 02:28 AM
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Rookie Racer
My first time on a landspeed track went well. The Tri-Power GMC did a great job of towing 1,720 miles to/from Loring Maine- including hours of 75 mph on I95, many twisting miles of NH & VT mountain roads, etc. I could brag that I set a record on my first pass, then bumped my own record the next day; but I'd then have to admit that it was previously an open record! Anyhow... passed tech, attended rookie orientation, ran one-mile licensing pass #1 (136 mph) and #2 (150mph & chute deployment demonstration). No damage to the Pontiac in the lakester that I'm aware of. I'm quite pleased.
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Anybody else on this planet campaign a M/T hemi Pontiac for eleven seasons? ... or has built a record breaking DOHC hemi four cylinder Pontiac? ... or has driven a couple laps of Nuerburgring with Tri-Power Pontiac power?(back in 1967) ... or has a Pontiac born the same year as Jim Wangers? (1926} 
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#2
09-10-2020, 04:19 AM
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Sounds like you have a knack for it, maybe even found your niche. Best wishes for much continued success in the future too. Just stay safe and don't get over confident in your driving success. It on takes a fraction of a second and you have a pile of modern art, abstract. Peace
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09-10-2020, 05:43 AM
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Gongrats!
Where was the race held?
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Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs! And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs! 1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set. Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks. 1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes. Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph. Education is what your left with once you forget things! |
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09-10-2020, 06:05 AM
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Congrats on the entire trip and event, setting a record, and backing it up. That’s more than some can claim having done. I hope you continue to compete, and eventually make it to the big event in Bonneville one day.
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09-10-2020, 06:10 AM
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Congrats jack! You’re an inspiration
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#6
09-10-2020, 06:39 AM
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Nicely done Jack. Congrats.
What RPM did you finish at? And what is the RPM limit on your combo? How much faster do you think you can go with tuning |
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09-10-2020, 07:09 AM
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Congratulations, very nice workmanship.
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09-10-2020, 07:23 AM
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wow!!...you made me smile!
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09-10-2020, 07:40 AM
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Congrats Jack!
Awesome experiences I bet.
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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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09-10-2020, 08:19 AM
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Congrats Jack. All your hard work and long hours are now giving you some Excitement. Great job. Love the Truck as well.
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09-10-2020, 08:20 AM
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Jack, it sounds like you had the perfect trip!
The engineering and craftsmanship that you put into everything you work on is a standard far greater than many of us could ever dream. Impressive to say the least, Great to hear all went well!
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09-10-2020, 08:46 AM
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This is a FANTASTIC accomplishment!!! Think about this if your a Pontiac lover. A pure Pontiac design 4-cylinder engine has just run back to back record runs, one at 150 MPH! This is without a doubt the most exotic Pontiac based engine ever developed and built by a private individual. Virtually every piece is a one off hand built part. Then all installed in a vintage lakester race car that still passes tech and runs the numbers in the middle of a pandemic. Just towing that rig with the Pontiac powered GMC down the highway is incredible enough. A week to remember . Congratulations to Jack and his dedication to Pontiac. A guy who doesn't know the meaning of "it can't be done".
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09-10-2020, 08:59 AM
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Wow, that is awesome Jack!!!!! Hell yeah!
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#14
09-10-2020, 09:00 AM
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Congratulations Jack! Thanks for posting
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09-10-2020, 09:12 AM
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That is great! I know the “job” isn’t near over...but “job” well done!!
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09-10-2020, 09:16 AM
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Jack: you're an inspiration to all of us Pontiac motorheads.
When is your next event? Eric
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#17
09-10-2020, 09:24 AM
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Here is a little eye candy of the 4-cylinder DOHC Pontiac jewel.
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#18
09-10-2020, 10:15 AM
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Nice job Jack,stay safe!Tom
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09-10-2020, 10:32 AM
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Way to go Jack!!!! great effort.......
 At least not having to make the Norwalk pilgrimage in August this year didn't take time away from your racing effort. I have no idea if you were planning to come this year, but knowing you, I expect you would still want to have made the trip if it wasn't called off this year. BTW, the rig looks impressive.
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09-10-2020, 12:54 PM
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Congratulations, Jack. Reading this made by day. Thanks!!
Jim
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****'63 Tempest, 475" IAII, Wenzler Super Chief heads, converted to blown alcohol, Birdcatcher, Littlefield 10-71 high helix. Best pass to date: 7.67 @ 181.59 (1/4 mi.), 4.95 @ 143.67 (1/8 mi.), 1.18 (60 ft) 7.75 @ 178 pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iez3...ature=youtu.be First seven second pass(7.98): https://wwwoutube.com/watch?v=DK17...ature=youtu.be Thanks to Paul Carter @ Koerner Racing Engines 
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