Norm Wheeldon's Two Much

[Geoff Stilwell]

Has anyone got any video of Norm running the motors at Shakey last weekend??

[BennettRacing]

None here but would love to see one, car looks stunning. Can't wait to see it in the flesh

[steve y]

I could not agree more! Norm is one of the finest engineers and innovators drag racing has, and the new car is a stunning testament to his skills. Good to see Herb involved and I will definetely be coming to see the car run. well done to all involved
Steve

Edited by steve y on Thursday 24th September 10:16

[The Enthusiast]

Hello,

Ive got a short clip of the car firing up in the pits on Saturday plus another clip which I might send later.
Click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XbFjcHJ2pU to view. Plus checkout my other drag race videos in u.k and Stateside.

[Barry B]

Didn't the motors stop quick ? I remember thinking to myself at the time when he shut the motors down that they just stopped dead. I expected the noise to fade and the revs rise as the lines ran out of fuel like you get in a TMD/FC.

[Eurodragster Tog]

Barry B said:

Didn't the motors stop quick ? I remember thinking to myself at the time when he shut the motors down that they just stopped dead. I expected the noise to fade and the revs rise as the lines ran out of fuel like you get in a TMD/FC.

I see what you mean. That was like an ignition-kill stop rather than a lean-out stop. In the afternoon fire-up they leaned it out and like any decent race car it had a good long think about stopping

[Time Machine]

What an awesome sound :-)

[Geoff Stilwell]

Fantastic sound. Thanks for posting the link. Can't wait to see it run.

[Benni]

Great car, only in England..........
Question 1 : how are the engines coupled, are they joined at the cranks
or are both cranks coupled seperately to a shaft that enters the transmission ?
Question 2 : In which class is this allowed to run ?
I think in most (all?) classes the number of engines is limited to one.

[Time Machine]

Benni said:

Great car, only in England..........
Question 1 : how are the engines coupled, are they joined at the cranks
or are both cranks coupled seperately to a shaft that enters the transmission ?
Question 2 : In which class is this allowed to run ?
I think in most (all?) classes the number of engines is limited to one.

From memory of past chats to Norm:

1) They are joined directly at the crank. I cannot remember which method of coupling he used, I remember someone telling me about an arrangement where two sprockets were used with a double roller chain going over both of them, a bit like this:

2) I would guess exhibition and the like, unless the supercharged outlaws see fit to let him in :-)

[herb andrews]

Geoff Stilwell said:

Has anyone got any video of Norm running the motors at Shakey last weekend??

Sorry Geoff for the delay but we have been a bit busy recently....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLNmmPpZSyY

Awesome is an often over used word but thats my best way of describing what it was like to be sat in Norms new ride during the fire ups.

In case you have not seen it yet theres also a write up on Draglist: http://www.draglist.com/artman2/publish/daily_stor...



Herb

Edited by herb andrews on Wednesday 14th October 20:45

[Geoff Stilwell]

Hi Herb,

You look as youthful as ever. I think we last saw each other was circa 1979. What a beautiful piece Norm has built. I take it you have been working with Norm to finish it off. The big question is, who is going to drive it?? Or does the queue start with you!!!!!

Say hi to Norm for me.

[herb andrews]

Geoff,
Here is Norms first burn out from Long Marstons Halloween Bonfire Burn-up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj_8zXkvqbU
The crowd loved the 1/8th mile burnout and eveything on the twin checked out as expected.
Roll on 2010.
Herb

Edited by herb andrews on Saturday 28th November 20:41

[steve y]

Thanks for posting that Herb sounds as good as it looks, good to catch up with you both on Wednesday look forward to seeing the car run (and more abuse from Norm!) in 2010
Steve