Test and tune day at York

[DangerousDerek]

Unbelievably the weather is looking fine. Clear blue skies. There is a crosswind drying the track nicely. It's a bit cold but that helps for volumetric efficiency right?

Looking forward to driving the fresh engine soon.

[phazed]

Best of luck Derek. Don't overdo it!

Looking forward to hearing from you with an update later.

[DangerousDerek]

Just the one run for now. Gentle drive off the line but still loads of wheel spin on the street tyres.
13.4 @ 109

[phazed]

Well done!

You can imagine my struggle with my torque getting off the line on road tyres.

[DangerousDerek]

Tracks still very cold and needs some rubber down.
It's also unprepped so tomorrow will be better if the weather holds and that's a big if.

I will save the 11 for Shakey

[phazed]

Well done!

You can imagine my struggle with my torque getting off the line on road tyres.

[DangerousDerek]

13.1 at only 106. I have had a few little back pops which is unusual for mine on megasquirt. I suspect the grade 6 plugs we fitted might be suffering

[phazed]

Keep the engine together Derek.

Looks like I will be safe until Shaky!

[DangerousDerek]

Was a plug lead come astray!
3rd run 12.67 at 111.6 with a 2.0 60 foot

[phazed]

That is a similar time to mine that I ran at Odihum with by 4.6.

I'm sure you are running a higher terminal speed then I did, I can only assume mine was a bit quicker off the line.

Difficult isn't it on road tyres!

[phazed]

Keep the engine together Derek.

Looks like I will be safe until Shaky!

[DangerousDerek]

phazed said:

That is a similar time to mine that I ran at Odihum with by 4.6.

I'm sure you are running a higher terminal speed then I did, I can only assume mine was a bit quicker off the line.

Difficult isn't it on road tyres!

The track never got good today. We will be on a level playing field come 16th. I think the rain sports are pretty good really but I wouldn't expect much better than a 1.90 to 60 foot on them.
On a decent track and with the MTs on I think I will be close to that 11

[Richard 858]

Glad to hear you#ve had a decent running in day Derek. Fingers crossed all round for tomorrow, good luck and best wishes mate.

[DangerousDerek]

Richard 858 said:

Glad to hear you#ve had a decent running in day Derek. Fingers crossed all round for tomorrow, good luck and best wishes mate.

Considering the track never warmed up and I have a few niggles to sort I think the day went ok.
Just glad it's still in 1 piece.

[phazed]

Are you racing today Derek?

[DangerousDerek]

phazed said:

Are you racing today Derek?

Just finished after a hectic 3 hours racing after the rain finally stopped.

I won NSCC and came runner up in Sportsman ET after an unlucky double breakout.
Well worth the effort and wait through the weather.
Best run was 12.66 at 113.59 on a poor track and on rainsports.
Bring on the shootout at Shakey

[DangerousDerek]

[phazed]

Well done matey!

There's probably little differance between your tyres and the worn R1rs that I used.

I reckon you really have to go so me to get the NA 11 crown, but who am I to guess?

[DangerousDerek]

phazed said:

Well done matey!

There's probably little differance between your tyres and the worn R1rs that I used.

I reckon you really have to go so me to get the NA 11 crown, but who am I to guess?

But I will have the MTs on at Shakey. Will show you they make over half a second difference.

[phazed]

It's gonna be close!