WHMP Testing

[Randy]

Hot clocks.

 

[Old Guy Rookie]

I was one of the only three photographers on the track today, you can check out my shots via our page. If you're at the track Saturday, stop me and say hello.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1591048777798006.1073741893.1550538125182405&type=1

 

[none]

Nice pics, Chris!

 

[Old Guy Rookie]

Thanks Jeff. There are more pictures on the way, I just didn't have time to edit them last night. Along with JFR the field as of yesterday included Cruz P, Tim W, Terry H, (Jenna is here and all suited up too; but, hasn't driven yet,) Roland Leong and Tim Boychuk's "Hawaiian", Candies and Hughes FC (I believe Tim B was driving this Friday; but, Mike Halstead will be in the seat today,) and assorted other TAFC/TAD. I was told there are others coming today, so I'm expecting an even better field today. If anyone's heading out to Wild Horse Pass today I'll see you there shortly, it's time to get the gear packed up and get ready to get out the door!

 

[mick]

thansk chris.....what's that white support vehicle in a couple of the pics?.....don't think that's a bowtie on the front grill

 

[Paul]

Has anyone seen a picture of the time slip from Brittany's run? Really curious to see if it all adds up. From what I have seen on social media, I am not the only one who's curious.

 

[Old Guy Rookie]

Just getting started editing and the first pass of the day immediately jumped right out and begged to be posted, Courtney Force running a 3.98ET. JFR just killed it today.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1591406174428933.1073741894.1550538125182405&type=1

 

[Paul]

Courtney's 326 is stout. Looks like the conditions at Phoenix were pretty good. Like others have said, I think the days of the West Palm Beach test might be numbered.

 

[yoda]

Britt's last pass before I scooted out late in the day was a 3.76...Good mph too (I think 323).

Cruzer had a strong last run today too... 4.01 if I recall correctly- I wasn't keeping notes- was enjoying the day with Emmett (rare times as of late, due to our schedules)

 

[Old Guy Rookie]

Britt's last pass before I scooted out late in the day was a 3.76...Good mph too (I think 323).

Cruzer had a strong last run today too... 4.01 if I recall correctly-

You recall correctly.

 

[Usual password less 1]

Just saw Brittany ran a 3.69 @ 321. I would be real interested to see the incrementals on that one.

.807 2.088 2.961 290.76 3.698

 

[Just Paul]

.807 2.088 2.961 290.76 3.698

Thanks Jeff. Well that confirms for me it's a bogus run.

I think .03 or so got taken away. No way it went .807 60'. Still a good pass, but not a 3.69 pass.

 

[Treeshaker]

Very realistic numbers to me. You don't get to the 1/8th in 2.96 @290+ mph by being a slug off the line.

 

[Just Paul]

Nobody has ever been that quick to the 60 at the current weight, most likely ever. 290 at the 1/8 is off of what some other slower runs have been. There have been runs 293 mph plus with slower ETs than this. Add to the fact it only went 321. Randy Goodwin is right, hot clocks or something held the beam open and it carried the numbers all the way. It was a 3.72 at best.

 

[turbo ken]

--------------------------------------- 60' -- 330' -------- 660' -------------- 1,000'
Reading 2012: Antron Brown ---- .832 - 2.100 - 2.967 @ 290.44 - 3.701 @ 328.78
Reading 2012: Antron Brown ---- .835 - 2.111 - 2.983 @ 289.38 - 3.722 @ 325.69
Reading 2012: Shawn Langdon -- .828 - 2.096 - 2.974 @ 288.46 - 3.712 @ 334.14
Pomona 2014: Morgan Lucas ---- .840 - 2.105 - 2.973 @ 291.95 -- 3.707 @ 325.45
Testing 2015: Brittany Force ----- .807 - 2.088 - 2.961 @ 290.76 - 3.698 @ 321.88

Probably more like a .827 @ 60'
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[Huge]

3.69 or a 3.72...either number is a pretty good run. My hats off to JFR for the stellar numbers they put on the board with all their cars in Phoenix.

 

[TR]

3.69 or a 3.72...either number is a pretty good run. My hats off to JFR for the stellar numbers they put on the board with all their cars in Phoenix.

Yes, don't ever count JFR out of any race, only time will tell if the loss of Prock will hurt them later in the season.

Rick

 

[T.Smith]

Very realistic numbers to me. You don't get to the 1/8th in 2.96 @290+ mph by being a slug off the line.

I agree!

 

[Randy]

I mentioned hot clocks jokingly. In the good ol' days it was known that some of the local promoters would embellish the times to get the crowd fired up. That was back in the days of spinning emergency lights for win lights at the finish line and no score boards.

 

[T.Smith]

An .807 60 footer is not out of the realm of possibility, I believe Steve Torrence has a couple .815's under his belt. I think if the 60 foot was false, you probably have a 330 foot that was really slow.

Looking at all the progressives and splits, it looks like a legit run to me.

There are a number of factors that can effect top speed, but those factors have a much less effect on the E.T. as compared to the car's acceleration early in the run.