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Time to Update the Photo Gallery

Thanks to Larry McFarland and Grandstand Photos

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Woodburn #1 2008

With a few weeks to go before the trip to Mission Canada, we have time to work on the photo gallery.  Along with our normal tech stuff and race previews, we will feature a new batch of professional pictures thanks to Larry McFarland.  Grandstand Photos is a regular fixture at the AA/Supercharged events and Larry provides a great product.  His contact information will be located on the Photo Gallery page.

A Mechanical Review of the Woodburn Weekend

Saturday finally went to plan.  With only two qualifying runs available, we set the combination soft for the first pass.  The clutch slipped the entire pass and the cylinder temperatures were cool at the finish line, resulting in a 6.80 at 202.75MPH.  Pretty much what we expected.  For the second pass, we leaned the fuel system, added both static and counterweight to the clutch.  Normally this would be a crazy move, but we had nothing to lose at this point.  The second pass resulted in a track record 6.71 second pass.  Evaluation of the computer data determined the car was on the edge early in the run and the cylinder temperatures were still cool.  Our normal cylinder leak check following the run found a failed piston.  Quick repairs were done and we were ready for Sunday. 

By qualifying #1, the  amateur racing ladder matched us with the 2007 AA/Supercharged champion in the first round.  We were planning on him running a mid 6.8 second pass or better and had to tune appropriately.  We removed 1/2 turn of static clutch pressure and leaned the fuel system a little more.  If the wheel speed was in our target range early, the 60' time would improve and it would result in a run in the 6.6 second range.  Sunday brought cooler temperatures and the best track conditions that I have ever seen at Woodburn.  The combination of the great track conditions and less clutch static pressure, resulted in low wheel speed early.  When the clutch counter weight came in, the car shook violently.  Howard had to peddle the car and was not able to run the champ down.  If we were able to properly race the #8 qualifier, the result would have been an easy win.  Sour grapes for me. 

Lots more to come as we prepare for the annual trip to Canada......................

2008 AA/Supercharged Point Standings
(Following Woodburn #2)
**To see how to earn AA/Supercharged Points, check the "Results and News" page.

1.  Gary Reinero              1800
2.  Howard Anderson     1720
3.  Mitch Chamberlin      1640
4.  Ron Nahas                 1450
5.  Mike Molea                1390
6.  Scott White               1120
7.  Dave Thompson        660
8.  Dave Inglis               640
9.  Bill Fitting                 520
10. Scott Wyke              440

Woodburn Quick Race Results

Not a good day for the Sierra Pipe race team.   Following a record setting day on Saturday, we were rewarded with a match against the 2007 AA/Supercharged Champion Mitch Chamberlin.  A great reward for qualifying #1.  We shook the tires early and could not run him down.  As the race progressed, a steady performance from Ron Nahas and Gary Reinero landed them in the final.  When the dust settled, Gary took the win, with a great 6.98 pass to a solid, 7.03 run from Nahas.  Congratulations to Gary for the win and Ron for an excellent weekend.  Next, we go to Canada for the race at Mission.  Lots to come......................

Woodburn #2 Qualifying Results

Finally things went well for the Sierra Pipe team in qualifying.  Following the first pass, we sat on top with a 6.80 pass at 202.75 MPH.  With a solid pass under our belt, we tried to lay down a 6.6 second pass in the second and final round of qualifying.  We came close with a new track record of 6.71 seconds at 204.87 MPH.  We will have to wait and see what race day holds in store. 

1.  Howard Anderson             6.718   204.87
2.  Scott White                        6.831   205.38
3.  Ron Nahas                          7.079   189.87
4.  Mike Molea                          7.136  187.73
5.  Mitch Chamberlin               7.292  195.10
6.  Gary Reinero                       7.321  190.27
7.  Dave Inglis                          7.391  186.37
8.  Scott Wyke                          8.632  125.94
9.  Dave Thompson                  9.129  98.08