Legends Nitro

[Burnnitro1320]

If theyd let us run a 25 gallon pump and 44 mag, I'd be there.

 

[Big Ray]

That’s funny because at the inception of this class I lobbied for for an enderle 1100 pump max, and open bottom blower….

 

[glofria]

Word on Facebookland is that Cruz is bring the California Charger to Bristol later this month.

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[TF CREW]

Another thing I like about this racing is a couple guys can pool some $$ together and still go nitro racing.
Too bad the majority of it is out west.

There is nothing low $$$ in Heritage Series racing today.

 

[TF CREW]

For what it's worth, Leah Pruitt (might have been Pritchett then) won the HRHS national championship (N/FC) in 2010. If I recall, the times were mid 5.60s at about 260mph, a bit quicker than today's PM stuff. Not bad for a 6-71 blower, 1 mag, 80% and a weenie fuel pump.

Funny cars were running in the 5.80s at that time

 

[glofria]

Last weekend at the Firebird Raceway in Boise 14 cars showed up for a 8 car field. In the end:

AA/Funny Car
Nathan Sitko, Edmonton, Alta., .153, 5.55, 256.94 def. Bobby Cottrell, Hemet, Calif., .065, 5.68, 253.33.
Track record: Nathan Sitko (E1) – 5.510, 262.69.

Then this was dropped earlier this week:
Paso Robles, CA (May 23, 2024) - After a difficult weekend at the recent NAPA Ignitor, Don Nelson and Nelson Racing LLC, owner of the California Hustler Nitro Funny Car, have decided to make some changes for the remainder of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Season and beyond. This includes a driver change and the formation of a new crew to begin testing. Nelson is also looking forward to making some needed tuning changes.
Despite the challenges ahead, Nelson is retaining his friend Dale Murray as Car Chief on the California Hustler. "We have a lot of work ahead of us with the new team and driver, as we make these changes," said Nelson.
Stay tuned for updates on the progress of the California Hustler Nitro Funny Car and their journey through the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Season.

Have not heard who the new driver is or who the crew will be. Kamaka Pocock was the driver and his family and employees were the crew.

 

[LoPony]

Brief resurrection here, these cars still limited to 80% nitro?

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

Heritage Series cars have never been limited on Nitro percentage.

 

[LoPony]

Heritage Series cars have never been limited on Nitro percentage.

Ahh, thanks! I thought they were, my bad.

 

[TF CREW]

For what it's worth, Leah Pruitt (might have been Pritchett then) won the HRHS national championship (N/FC) in 2010. If I recall, the times were mid 5.60s at about 260mph, a bit quicker than today's PM stuff. Not bad for a 6-71 blower, 1 mag, 80% and a weenie fuel pump.

In 2010 NFC were nowhere near running 5.60s the reunion had 36 fcs for a 16 car field #1 qualifier was 5.78 with a bump I think @ 6.04.

 

[z28]

In 2010 NFC were nowhere near running 5.60s the reunion had 36 fcs for a 16 car field #1 qualifier was 5.78 with a bump I think @ 6.04.

1/4 mile? The ran 1000' at Indy.

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

Heritage cars run 1/4 mile everywhere other than during a Big Show event. Never understood why, seems pretty stupid when the alky cars run 1/4 mile at those same events.

 

[none]

I’d guess it’s trying to avoid oil downs.

 

[sfw1960]

Another thing I like about this racing is a couple guys can pool some $$ together and still go nitro racing.
Too bad the majority of it is out west.

I believe they are going to invade US131MSP this weekend & we might just have to check 'em out....

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

Those are not Heritage legal funny cars running at Martin. Those are outlaw cars with big pumps.

 

[sfw1960]

Those are not Heritage legal funny cars running at Martin. Those are outlaw cars with big pumps.

Well, it's certainly not my first time being incorrect!
I didn't know which ones they are B/C their website doesn't specify which particular cars are booked, looks like MWDRS.
However. if they are viscous, loud & spit a little fire I believe most people would be happy to bear witness.

 

[SoCal Racer]

Heritage cars run 1/4 mile everywhere other than during a Big Show event. Never understood why, seems pretty stupid when the alky cars run 1/4 mile at those same events.

I think it's to have some degree of separation ET-wise from other classes like Pro Mod. A crew guy for Tim Boychuk told me something like that a couple years ago at Pomona. The 1,000 foot was a bit awkward the first time after seeing these cars run to 1320 all the time, but at the Big Show it works. And they've really tightened up the racing - Indy was a really good show with some close racing!

 

[HoodooVoodooAngus]

Congratulations to the Hodgson Racing/Pacemaker team all the way from Edmonton, Alberta on their win. With maybe a little tuning guidance from Rob Flynn and Nathan Sitko channeling his inner 240 Gordie Bonin....