Re: Congratulations Rod!!!

[carguys@wilde-evolutions.com]

Richard Cowan wrote:

>Congratulations to Rod for shaving almost two full seconds off of his ET by
>recording a 12.072 in the quarter mile at Woodburn!!

Thanks!

>Next time kick that reporter out and you may break into the 11s with the
>same setup!!

We did that earlier in the day.

>I just read the new numbers from the NEDRA page.  So Rod, how did the car
>feel off the line, down the stretch, etc?

With a 1/8 mile time of over 90 MPH in a little over 7 seconds, the launch
is pretty amazing.

>I am guessing that traction was not a problem, but was it?

Not with 11" wide Goodyear wrinkle-wall slicks.

>The table rates you at 264 volts.  Is that two separate packs of 264V,
>two Godzillas, and two ADC 9"s?

Yes, that is the CURRENT configuration, but now we'll start working on
making the car quick.

>Wow.  You racers are a real inspiration to me and others, I'm sure.  I've
>got a huge grin on my face and I didn't even get to go. :)   Congrats to
>all you NEDRA record breakers!  Tell us all of the tasty little details.
>
>Next time have them bring in a Hennessey Viper or one with a nitrous
>system.  Tell them you need real competition. ;)

Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Roderick "Wildman" Roderick

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