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Time to Update the
Photo Gallery
Thanks to Larry McFarland and Grandstand Photos
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
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