Full Width roll bar passes tech at Fontana

[tommyg]

Hey guys,

I got through tech today at Fontana. I brought pictures of the bare frame plus some in the go cart stage. This tech guy has been turning away our cars for a long time without even looking at them. Today I've learned that he had witnessed a fairly serious crash with a replica from another company where some of the main structural support system was fiberglass. It appeared that he thought they were all built the same. I wouldn't have made it without the photos.

Thank you Factory Five!

For those who may not have seen my earlier thread, I put in a full width roll bar and a door bar on the driver's side.

The second photo shows the roll bar painted.

I ran 2 10.5 runs and they never said a word (missed 2nd on my third run).


60' 1.65
1/8 6.835
MPH 107
1000 8.856
1/4/ 10.569
MPH 131

M/T ET drag radials.


Video to come.

Tom

[Qwik 1]

Ah Tom ..............................................FANT ASTIC!

And that's in street trim correct? WOW! Nice.

If you put on some slicks 10.0's /10.1's easy. Look at Chris Woodard's last time slip. You have almost identical mph and he went 10.05.

Looks like I'm gonna have to build me a bigger engine.

Congrats!
Brian

[nickm1024]

Is your door bar welded in or bolted? I have been concerned when I hit the drag next year they will turn me away. I might have to go the same route.

[tommyg]

Thanks Brian! It's in street trim, sort of. I put some MT drag radials on it but I still spun a little in first and second. I think it might be because the track was quite cold and it never really warmed up. I think I have a lot to learn about shifting quicker as well.

nickm1024,

My door bar is welded in but I'm fairly certain that it can be removable or swing out if attached property. Check with NHRA or the rulebook for details.

[cdamsch]

nickm1024,

If you run a Byron it will be fine. We've had guys run in the mid 10's with the standard roll bar.

As long as you keep it straight they seem to be alright with us running there. WCCC goes twice a year.

Union Grove doesn't like our cars from what I hear.

[Thomas W]

Tom, congrats on a great run and passing tech as well. Looks like I need to get the full width roll bar with some swing out side bars. Cheers.
Thomas

[tommyg]

Thanks guys : )

Thomasw, while you may need a roll bar and door bars, I need 2 turbos!!

[Antny]

Tommy....what a beast! The tech gave me a similar story about an incident in the past but wasn't even interested in looking around at the chassis. Good for you for having the documentation to get through the door. I hope to join you someday...What a show we'd put on as I squeek a few feet infront of you at the stands only to have you drive right around me by mid track...Great work!
Anthony

[tommyg]

Thanks Anthony.

It was pretty cool, the car got a big reaction from the crowd according a buddy of mine in the stands.

As you can imagine, they don't see many of our cars.

Two side by side would be awesome!

Tom

[frankeeski]

So where in SoCal is tommyg located? Worked with Antny today on a solution to his roll bar situation. Frank

[tommyg]

I'm in The San Fernando Valley.

Tom

[frankeeski]

Originally Posted by tommyg

I'm in The San Fernando Valley.

Tom

Ahhh, A Valley Dude.

[tommyg]

Like totally, fer sure

[David Hodgkins]

Tommy. I grew up in Woodland Hills. My brother still lives in Encino...

[frankeeski]

Originally Posted by David Hodgkins

Tommy. I grew up in Woodland Hills. My brother still lives in Encino...

That explains a lot.

[tommyg]

David, I also grew up in Woodland Hills, and now, I can walk to Encino

Tom

[saki302]

What mods do you have on your motor? That's quick!

I went to college over there- CSUN We're building an apartment in N. Hollywood right now.

-Dave

[tommyg]

Funny, I just came back from North Hollywood, looking at property

Here are the main specs:

347
AFR heads
Vortech S-trim
Holley Systemax EFI
AFM B31HR cam

Tom

[Thomas W]

Tommy, my track just banned me with the full width bar and sidebars.
Thomas

[No Tread TommyG]

Just read your post, that sucks.

[kfcobra]

Thomas,,,,, what can you do now? What is the concern now?

Kevin

[Thomas W]

Kevin, my local track states the full width bar is not wide enough. In addition they want a halo for running in the 10's. In the end, the track themselves have the final word. I'll just have to stick to the streets. Cheers.
Thomas