Why race your supercar

[68l30]

These are the reasons you need two cars.A very good friend and myself had the same problem.Both had cars that neither wanted to risk breaking at the track.We both decided to go partners on a car to race.We bought a muscle car,68 Road Runner,and beat the snot out of it.Neither one of us felt like we owned it! Drive it like you stole it brought on a whole new meaning.We built it right.It was still a money funnel though....This was a great solution to "our" problem.We did it every week.....If you "RACE IT" it will break.There is always a weak link somewhere,and you will find it when you least expect it.I lost three new motor mounts at the 60' with street tires(L-60 Inglewoods,remember?).Fan through the radiator,massive coolent leak,nice fishtail across both lanes missing both guardrails.What a ride........Anything is possible...Be careful.. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]


Steve [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]

[Chevy454]

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I went to a few pure stock drags back in the late 80s at Quaker City, Salem, Ohio. I remember a real neat 66 four door red Impala, 4-speed, 427-425 with all the paper work, matching number car. First run he ran in the 12s, second run he blew a clutch, later he blew the rear end. Sounds like a lot of fun to me!!!!!

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Yeah, I bet the "stickies" he was running didn't have anything to do with it, either. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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Rob, do you have the schedule and location for upcoming pure stock drag events? After seeing the roster of cars from the last get-together, I think I agree with you that this is a must-see thing.

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Factory Stock Musclecar Race: June 14-15, 2003
Pure Stock Musclecar Race: Sept. 13-14, 2003

Both EXCELLENT events.

[COPO PETE]

Been watching this post for dayz!!!!! I can hardly find time to catch up on the reading. I feel there is a place in this world for both types. I know some people think I'm out of my mind racing my cars, especially when they see them in person. Some just can't believe it, and that's OK. There is a place for the museum cars, and I don't hold a grudge against those that do that. Some limp off the trailer, and that's fine too. Everyone is differnet. For those that race em occationally [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] For those that just show them [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] If I just paid someone $60,000+ to restore, I would likely not want to race them either. It's your car, and you should do what your comfortable with. I hav'nt had my original cars to the track in a couple of years. I did have my orange car out Friday night, and had to take it to 6 grand a couple of times.... just to make it happy to be out! That is why I built up my white COPO car....to have some fun, and see how fast I could really get it to go. Some think I'm nuts, and some have a lot of respect for me. Just don't look down on me, cause I'm liking it and it keeps bringing up the COPO name in these pure stock drag races. Just trying to keep the spirit alive. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img] It's amazing the reaction of the boys in my sons grade 7 class and grade 9 class. These guys know what a 69 Camaro is, and want one, and I think that is important for the future of the hobby!
Peter

[68l30]

Pete,you have the right idea! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I'm sure the white car takes some of the abuse/fun away from the others.Sort of a purpose built machine....Love it!

Steve

[JoeG]

Why race your supercar-- I think the movie is coming out soon!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[T Billigen]

Thats what makes this forum the "best". Everyone is passionate in their beliefs but most people here understand how the other guy feels! And the combination of these passions will keep this hobby strong! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

[82z96ss]

Showing them off on the Street and Strip. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I think the overall opinion, "racing at the track" about scares everyone. What was the first thing your mom said to you when you went to race a car at the track? You are doing WHAT? YOU'LL KILL YOURSELF. So you sneak off to race on the street instead.

For those of you that show your cars, please had over your motors. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Your car will look just as good with out one as with one. I'd love to drive a big block, doesn't even have to be in a COPO car. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Thanks Reynolds! I thought I had a chance with T.Bill - but then you joined ranks [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

I see both sides, but isn't just a whole lot more fun to race 'em? I think those guys who have hung up their racing should share their tips and secrets with the rest of us! I don't care what people think of me for drivin/runnin my car, it's downright fun!

[sYc]

As per taking risks, I guess I should not mention that my youngest son took the Yenko Camaro to his high school prom the last two years. Talk about stepping back in time, two teenagers, all decked out, arriving at the prom in a 1969 Camaro. Needless to say, he was the envy of his friends. Rumor has it he "showed out" a little. Must have got that from his mother. Right Rob [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

Besides the thrill of driving/racing, the exposure/attention we have received has been kind of neat. In the 6+ years we have owned the Camaro, here is some of the coverage it has recieved. 2 page pic in SC of it racing Mark Kickle's hugger ornage Yenko at SCR1, cover of Muscle car Review doing a burnout at Pure Stock Drags, (set sales records), pic in SC doing a burnout at the FBody Gathering, pictured several times in MCR participating at the Pure Stock Drags, part of a feature on COPOs on Speed Vision, part of segment on SCR on My Classic Car, pictured on newest JL diecast, scheduled to appear Yenko poster/drawing. I am sure there are others, but these are the ones that come to mind. And the reason? Certaintly not because it is the nicest or most correct one out there, far from it, but because we are not afraid to drive it. And hopefuly, once finished, our Nova and Chevelle will receive the same. I realize some owners do not enjoy this kind of attention, but we kind of dig it. And, I think is has helped educate the public as per what these cars were/are about.

[SS454]

Tom,to your youngest son [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img]
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