That "Doorslammer" Race in May 2018 @ SPR...

That "Doorslammer" Race in May 2018 @ SPR...

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Benni

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3,510 posts

210 months

Monday 4th December 2017
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...looks like an interesting format, anyone from here planning to get in the lanes ?

There might be some german 1/4mile tuners tempted, but questions about MOT / TÜV arise,

and which tech specs apply for non-MOT cars.

I will try to get info about that, whom should I ask , maybe Ian @ SPRC ?

The "4cylinder" class is OK for 4WD cars with turbos ? What about cars converted to 4WD that were FWD stockers ?

What about VR6 powered cars, they fit in the 6cyl class, 4WD allowed there ?

By the way, has there ever been a Nitro Doorslammer ? Andy Carter´s Anglia, I seem to remember ?

I plan to be in the lanes, but with a lens in hand, not a steering wheel,

must see if I can manage 2 weeks off work for Doorslammers and Main Event back-to back.

Camaro

1,415 posts

174 months

Wednesday 6th December 2017
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I believe SPR are the best people to talk to, my James Forster or Darren Prentice will be best for answering your questions.

Hopefully it won't turn into 'what is a real street car' debate for those classes.

Heard rumours of a few special guests and a team from Sweden wanting to run nitro!

Turn7

23,502 posts

220 months

Wednesday 6th December 2017
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I really, really, really want it to be as good the old 'Slammers...

I hope loads of Swedes etc come over mob handed and loaded for bear...

RB446

31 posts

150 months

Monday 1st January 2018
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I remember back to the 1989 Doorslammers where I beat Dave Pollens 8 sec Opel Manta "Pollen Count" to the stripe JUST with my 10.67 I think it was and then proceeded to blow my bonnet up in the air when a hose blew out, somewhat frightening in the dark, 15 mins and all was fixed for the next round with the help of about 10 people, fantastic bunch of guys. I too hope and imagine it will be as good as that was, that was the best most enjoyable evenings racing in my short 10yr career.....I too will be there for the excitement but observing or perhaps helping someone out. Shame the only class for slick tired race cars is brackets, but with that much prize money it don't matter, would be real cool to see Lutz/Larson or even 1 of those Fox body cars that can run 5.8's take on the PM'scool.

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Edited by RB446 on Monday 1st January 21:19

Total loss

2,138 posts

226 months

Saturday 28th April 2018
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So far 7 Pro Mods entered, all of which are also competing the following weekend at the Main Event where 19 Pro Mods are entered so far.

Total loss

2,138 posts

226 months

Wednesday 2nd May 2018
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Total loss said:
So far 7 Pro Mods entered, all of which are also competing the following weekend at the Main Event where 19 Pro Mods are entered so far.
Now 12 thumbup

Edited by Total loss on Friday 4th May 18:20

carlgoldsmith

9 posts

101 months

Friday 4th May 2018
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I have entered in the big bracket on the Sat and FWD.

My plan is to do a single pass in FWD for qualifying on the Sat and then concentrate on the Bracket for the Sat then do eliminations on the Sunday in FWD.

I was racing in the FWD drag series at the weekend and ran a pb of 10.63 and backed it up with a 10.64 im hoping i can repeat that consistency at the Doorslammers, hopefully see some of you there

Turn7

23,502 posts

220 months

Tuesday 15th May 2018
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Anyone know what the best day to go will be ?

I’m thinking Saturday night in true doorslammer style, but not sure how the weekend is planned ?

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Tuesday 15th May 2018
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There are details published on today's Eurodragster.com news and you can click on a link in the bulletin straight through to the official page on Santa Pod's website.

Total loss

2,138 posts

226 months

Tuesday 15th May 2018
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Turn7 said:
Anyone know what the best day to go will be ?

I’m thinking Saturday night in true doorslammer style, but not sure how the weekend is planned ?
Track closes at 6.00pm on Sat. night, so maybe not the old doorslammer syle!

Total loss

2,138 posts

226 months

Tuesday 15th May 2018
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123 cars entered ! 14 Pro Mods including 1 outlaw Pro Mod, weathers set to be good, should be a great weekend

Turn7

23,502 posts

220 months

Thursday 17th May 2018
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RWJ said:
There are details published on today's Eurodragster.com news and you can click on a link in the bulletin straight through to the official page on Santa Pod's website.
Hi Robin
Thanks for the reply....seems Im not alone about the lack of Saturday night action as per old style Doorslammers....

Do you know the reason for shutting at 6? Is it noise related or more related to noise with the upcoming Main Event ?

ATB....

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Friday 18th May 2018
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Sorry, I don't know.

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Friday 18th May 2018
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I now understand it is related to the new betting venture for this event -- allowing time to set the odds for Sunday.

RWJ

251 posts

180 months

Friday 18th May 2018
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I now understand it is related to the new betting venture for this event -- allowing time to set the odds for Sunday.

Turn7

23,502 posts

220 months

Friday 18th May 2018
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Ah, now that would make sense...thanks Robin....

Benni

Original Poster:

3,510 posts

210 months

Saturday 19th May 2018
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Couldn´t make it to SPR due to work, but have read the good live report on eurodragster.com

Marcin "Blaha" Blauth ´s Camaro is a steel body shell on a modified Cyclone chassis,

powered by a big-turboed SBC, all wheels driven, all done in-house by Warsaw-based VTG Racing.

I wonder why they haven´t brought VTG boss Gregor´s similar built but even stronger "Corvette".

Turn7

23,502 posts

220 months

Saturday 19th May 2018
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Anyone know the spec of Mathias Wulcans car ?

Total loss

2,138 posts

226 months

Saturday 19th May 2018
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Turn7 said:
Anyone know the spec of Mathias Wulcans car ?
Ffffing quick ! Like 5.53 262mph
Probably 200kg lighter than legal PMs + screw blower driven at any ratio + traction control + +.....

damianmkv

631 posts

142 months

Monday 21st May 2018
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And it looked effortless too redface

We went on Saturday and it was great. Fantastic mix of cars and classes - amazing weather too

Shame about the accidents for the Dutch Pro Mod teams though frown