Santa Pod Raceway, 15th-17th September 2023
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The latest updates are at the top of the page. Click on your Browser's Refresh key to be sure of seeing the latest news. Click here to return to the Event Index. 19:40 Jet Car Exhibition Julian Webb 5.9453/256.72 (1.0779 60ft and 4.0515/199.90 to half track), great run after earlier starter motor problems. That's all for our live report today, thanks for looking in, come back later for our galleries from Julian and Diana. 19:35 Run What Ya Brung June Williamson (18.80) 20.4811/60.14 def. Al Williamson (8.8) 12.1584/74.08 Phil Moules (Willys) 10.2471/136.44 v Kris Thorburn (Mustang) 10.3268/129.12, Dominic Dromey (Falcon) 11.9332/117.02 v Kieron Smith (Smurfstang) 12.496/102.54, Shawn Hindon (Willys) 12.9694/112.61. Colin Wood Jnr (Husky) with flames from the pipes 10.5923/137.00 iver Colin Wood Snr (Pop) 13.9889. Jason Dodd (Chevelle) 9.1327/143.44. Kenzie Taylor (ME5) 15.6693/87.37 v Adam Le Roy 13.6278. 100e's Scott Collin 8.9017/149.61 v Julian Davison 11.7644/122.09. Kevin Bingham (Belly Tank) 13.2935/107.81 v Mark Haswell (100e) 9.2478/146.24, quickest of the day for him. Mick Wait (39 Ford) 11.5612/122.41 v Bob Main 12.1795/113.59. Gary Carr (Nova) 11.1022/118.21 v Billy Mills (Barracuda) 10.4301/129.48, AJ Denning (57 Chevy) 13.5819/119.78 with wayward launch v Dan Bates (Willys) 10.5567/129.11. Mark Wallington (32 roadster) 14.3126/94.27 v Beavis Allen (Impala) 12.5164/107.15. Final pair of RWYB Paul Quick 14.8585/89.62 v Matt Stanley (100e) 12.1958/110.85 19:20 Gasser Circus final qualifying after session 3 Jason Pickett up from #7 to #2 then Patrick Hobbs up from #4 to #2. Niamh Smith up from #25 to #19. Tony Pearson up from #11 to #7 Martyn Hallam up from #25 to #5. Nick Hewison up from #17 to #9. Graham Barton up from #18 to #11. John Gibson up from #17 to #3. Lee Pike up from #7 to #3 Harvey Tuner up from #16 to #14, Ray Turner up from #8 to #5, Simon Prest up from #17 to #10
19:10 Outlaw Anglia final qualifying after session 3 Brin Nixon pushed back for a fluid leak against Ben Kennedy 9.3271/117.16 up from #12 to #7, improvement and more to come. Rob Brindle up from #5 to #4. Martyn Payne shut off for a fluid leak. Pause for sledding. Improvement for Mark Bracking but stayed in #10. Colin Millar, with nitrous, an off the throttle 8.9332/112.10 (1.1308 60ft). Wayne Power up from #8 to #7. Dalton Scarlett had tyrespin off the line to an 11. Jon Webster 8.4212/134.15 (1.0331 60ft and then went right and feathered the throttle). Final pair Martyn Payne (allowed back as a lifestyle event) 8.9731/153.63 v Gary Bird 8.5711/163.09
18:55 Keith Bartlett/Andy Bond match race #3 Andy Bond 10.2012/120.79 def. Keith Bartlett 10.2984/131.40, Andy takes the matchup 2-1. 18:50 Wild Bunch Q&E Combo round 1 Allan Schofield 7.5986/172.22 PB, well done Allan and team! Elliot Jones over Jim Tanner in the first pair, with a new PB of 9.76/136, well done Ragin Cajun team! Bobby Wright over Rich Butcher, James Griffen had new PB of 9.2945/141.66 with Dan Wilson a 126.51 new PB speed. Chris Hartnell, quicker than dial, over Keith Crampton. Pete Brown over James Auld, Ian Wild over Dave Shoemark who redlit and ran a new PB of 10.51/134, well done Dave! Pete Brown (Rebel) over Mick Taylor, Bradley Cooper over Gavin Meanley. Robert White over Paul Tarry with a great 11.01/115 way below his dial of 12.98! Terry Clifford over Ford Skipp (lifted before the stripe), Steve Garlant with a new PB on speed over Andy/Gordon Roy who ran 10.289/127.72 for a new PB, well done guys! Bob Hawkins spun the tyres against Ruaridh Hart who again improved with 11.531/108.30, well done Ruaridh and Ian!
Average variance to dial: click here 18:35 Exhibition session 2 Robin Read in his 'Little Car' powered by Daimler. 7.3750/186.60 (1.1451 60ft). James Charman (Gotavit slingshot) 12.9619/60.21, drifted to the right, pedalled, drifted to the left. 18:25 Supercharged Outlaws qualifying after session 3 Andy Hadfield with Purdie Hadfield as passenger, lifted after 1.2784 60ft and 5.3137/126.25 half track (maximum speed for passenger rides 130mph) to 9.6030/90.14. Ron Bartlett v Paul Dale match-up, Ron 7.9292/173.06 def. Paul 7.8162/174.38 MOV 0.0489 Ron wins 2-1 and a new PB for Paul, well done both teams on a great match race! Keith Freeman (El Loco Ford 5 window) 9.2571/147.59 second best run ever for birthday boy Keith! Andy Park 13.0379/102.90 v Luke Watts 8.3748/160.82. Jonny McClure 9.7427/134.53, another great run. Ian Merryweather car stranded after burnout after 330ft. Pause to recover the Banzai Topolino and clean up. Ian messaged in that an oil valve had malfunctioned. After the restart Mike Couch 8.3133/161.94 to back up his two earlier PBs! Wayne Allman 7.0313/202.57 (1.1806 and 4.6105/163.07 incrementals) v Des Taylor 7.7219/180.63 Aaron Windridge burned out to the finish line with Roy Wilding scarcely shorter, with further points to Aaron for dry hops, wheelies to 8.0852/173.68, Roy ran 7.9653/175.75 first across the line. Kirsten van Croonenborgh 9.7562.89.95 (1.1643 60ft), the car launching harder with its new setup. Robbie Grabham (Freddie's Revenge A35) 7.1513/196.40 v Jim Usher 8.9814/93.46 (1.0899 60ft), both burned out beyond 300ft, Robbie all over his lane but not lifting, Jim lifted before the eighth as he saw Robbie was on a wild one. Elaine Hancock launched with a 1.1545 and then lifted to a 22s run, engine builder Rob Loaring in attendance to view her run. Mick Hannah (Haggis Hunter) 7.2141/186.57 up from #7 to #6, 1.1179 60ft and straight as a dye.
Run What Ya Brung 16:40 Dave Cherrett 9.7227/134.81, Dominic Dromey (Falcon) 12.0278/117.02 v Kenzie Taylor 15.5604/86.82, Phil Hobson 12.0801/111.39, Paul Newton (Chevrolet Handyman) 13.7796/105.27 v Simon Devos 11.5814/125.59. Shawn Hindon (Willys) 12.9014/114.94 v Graham Harrison 11.3527/116.56, Dan Bates (Willys) 10.6204/127.97 v Phil Moules (Willys) 10.2155/136.54, Adrian Sidwell (Opus) 17.9242/82.27 v Whiff Smith (Smurfstang) 12.1315/109.78. Stuart Smith (32 Rat Rod) 9.8440/134.02. Paul Hammond 10.8251 124.46 v Simon Foster 10.2454 131.81, Lee Johnstone 10.1092/134.86, Dave Mace (OS Cresta) 8.0011/152.18, great run, well done Dave! Mark Haswell (100e) 9.4703/144.77 v Mark Wallington (roadster) 14.6161/91.96, Rouven Dawson 11.2496/123.21, Michael de Souza (Zephyr Mk2) 11.0152/124.08. Colin Wood (Husky) 11.4844/121.08, Adam Le Roy (Challenger 261K) 13.7007/101.26, Simon Devos 10.6337/125.46. Now on a half hour dinner break, back at 17:15. 16:15 Adrian Sidwell (Opus) 15.093/87.19 v Whiff Smith (Smurfstang) 12.3496/110.04, Nick Wait (39 Ford) 12.8755/91.25 v Rouven Dawson (Chevy Pickup) 11.0552/128.81, Barna Dan (QM coupe) 14.5081/92.54. Patrick Ibbotson (Impala) 14.1972/104.32 v Kris Thorburn (Mustang Boss Fastback) 10.296/129.50, Bob Main (NSS Superbird) 12.5436/111.54, Chris Cockburn (Willys) 13.0554/102.80, Mark Evans (Chevelle prepared by Williams Bros) 12.9814/108.05 v Scott Collin 8.8670/154.68, Matthew Stanley (100e) 12.3447/109.90 v Julian Davison (100e) shut off with a nitrous burp. Adam Le Roy (Cuda) 12.9349/104.06, Kev Baker (Austin A40) 11.9767/113.48, Dave Mott (300e) 13.2457 v Gavin Jackson 12.5353/113.63, Kev Bowman 12.8552/110.04. Stuart Flitton (100e) 10.3386/130.20, Mark Wallington (32 roadster) 14.1966/95.30. Paul Dodd NSS78 Chevelle 9.2050/144.77 v Cliff Turner 9.2334/152.15. Chris Goodale (Chevelle) 9.8889/134.84. Billy Mills (Barracuda) 10.3552/129.40, Duncan Watts 9.3062/147.10.Karl Kenyon 14.7452/95.66. Paul Singer (NSS Duster) 12.3160/110.44. Beavis Allen (Impala) 12.5205/107.15. Mike Graham (NSS Cuda) 12.9673/99.70 v Paul Smail (Chevelle) 10.4242/128.80, Gary Cork 11.6633/117.60 v Gary Semper 11.9103/116.22, AJ Denning (Chevy) 11.3135/122.70 v NSS1528 12.1743/118.36, Jim Smith (Challenger) 10.4232/130.14 v Glynn Boardman 9.8756/138.22 15:45 Wild Bunch time trials session 2 Tim Roy (Boston Straggler slingshot) 14.523/49.69 refusing to change gear v Andy Roy (Shawcrank Redemption) 28.329/125.6 (19.5s 60ft). Paul Tarry (Triggers Broom altered) 11.5639/118.87 v Keith Crampton (Soul Town Shaker) 9.9304/138.19, Pete Brown (Wrathchild) 11.1782/127.01. Steve Garlant (Sonic Attack 2) 17.5507/92.18 hesitated off line v Jim Tanner (Shindigger slingshot) 11.7984/112.78 pedalled away from the wall. Rich Butcher (4orth Dimension slingshot) 12.6058/115.35. James Griffen (Timelock II) 9.8588/140.70 v Rob Brown (Rebel) 8.5012/159.06. Bradley Cooper (Back From The Past) 11.0768/119.83 and Gavin Meanly (Charles Bang Special) 12.4740/111.94, Ford Skipp (Chasin Time slingshot) 9.5354/145.70 v Mick Taylor (Banshee Topolino) 10.5813/128.78. Alan Lloyd (Gonzo Topolino) 7.5945/172.42 new PB, well done Alan, Ian and team! v Ian Wild (Wildcat Jag altered) 12.3289/113.34. Allan Schofield (Scud Altered) 7.6253/171.10 new PB, well done Allan and team! v James Auld (Little Fauss dragster) 12.3942/109.78. Terry Clifford (Ratcatcher Resurrection) 10.3766/130.95 v Bobby Wright (Alturd) 9.7944/140.33. Elliot Jones (Ragin Cajun altered) 10.5039/130.54 v Dave Shoemark (Crewman slingshot) 10.2946/132.56. Dan Wilson (Antique Toy) 10.1705/126.51 v Chris Hartnell (Back draft) 9.1353/151.13 Bob Hawkins (Time Traveller II) shut down after reversing from the burnout. Ruaridh Hart (Bravehart Opel GT) 11.6637/106.04. 15:25 Exhibition session 2 Robin Read in his 'Little Car' powered by Daimler. 7.1920/192.13 (1.0936 60ft). Norm Wheeldon (Two Much twin engined slingshot) 16.7257/50.48 suffered transmission slip along the track, sounded and looked awesome. 15:20 Supercharged Outlaws qualifying after session 2 Robbie Grabham 7.2937/194.71 v Jim Usher 7.2765/185.83, another new PB, well done Jim! 1.0777 60ft and 4.6494/150.00 half track for Jim. Jim remarked later the car's PB over the last 50 years of 7.29 on nitro has been bested on methanol. Keith Freeman 9.3916/145.74 v Luke Watts 8.5483/159.14, Andy Park Ford Model Y) 9.8907/128.67 v Jonny McClure (Willys) 10.0186/132.93. Mick Hannah reverse not engaging and shut off v Andy Hadfield shut off on the line, Two attempts to restart, the eecond successful and ran 8.1303/167.95. Then Mick Hannah refired and ran 7.2431/188.22 on the throttle all the way down the track as the car moved around and Mick steered it skilfully. Ian Merryweather 8.1281/177.84 v Mike Couch 8.3116/162.50. Des Taylor 8.4250/138.99 up from #21 to #16 v Roy Wilding 7.6434/182.04. Paul Dale 7.8228/171.09 (1.1481 60ft) def. Ron Bartlett 8.1048/171.10. 2-0 to Paul, great entertainment as Ron got close to the centre line and kept on it. Dougie Hill (Motor Mouse dragster) shut off for a leak. Mark Flavell (Mustang FC) 7.1520/184.36, best time of the weekend for him, 1.0714 to 60ft and up from #8 to #2. Simon Barlow NTR, lost drive off the line v Aaron Windridge 8.1252/165.46. Joe Bond 6.4185/226.74 (1.0935 and 4.2448/177.56 incrementals), up from #4 to #1. Kirsten van Croonenborgh planned launch 1.1545 off the throttle 14.46/57, she estimates 2000hp from the new powerplant. Elaine Hancock made another launch 1.1792 to 60ft and 22s at the stripe.
14:40 Keith Bartlett/Andy Bond match race #2 Andy Bond 9.8831/137.32 def..Keith Bartlett 11.4739/132.43 (DQ red first) 14:35 Outlaw Anglia qualifying after session 2 Jon Webster improvement, great pass in #1, 1.0545 and 4.598/151 incrementals. Wayward run for Dalton Scarlett following tyre shake and shut off. Huge wheelie for Mark Bracking as Brin Nixon up one place to #15. Doug McClure up two places to #11. Colin Millar with 6.9068/199.00, 1.1053 and 4.4631/162.41 incrementals to go #1, well done Colin and team! Shane Bird up from #19 to #16. John O'Sullivan 10.2544/111.54 in at #14 (previous run DQ'd)
14200 Gasser Circus qualifying after session 2 Brian Gibson up 5 places to #7. Stve Matthews up from #20 to #13. Paul Dominey up four places to #22. Ray Turner up from #18 to #2. Adam Kruczynski up from #26 to #14. Andy Cobb up from #25 to #17, Niamh Smith up two places to #23 with a new PB, well done Niamh! Billy Jones up from #12 to #1 with a perfect ET, well done Billy! Graham Barton up from #22 to #15 as Martyn Hallam ran 9.79. Simon Prest up from #24 to #12. Patrick Hobbs up from #22 to #2. Chris Layram up from #5 to #2. Deam Maudsley up from #26 to #19.
Run What Ya Brung 13:30 Paul Singer (NSS Duster) 12.3667/110.41. Paul Hammond (32 roadster) 10.9393/123.08 v Dominic Dromey (Falcon) 12.0699/116.22, Patrick Ibbotson (603B Impala) 14.4884/104.46 with wheelspin at the start. Jim Smith (NSS Challenger) 10.4267/129.39 v Paul Smail (Chevelle) 10.4743/128.41, Stuart Smith (Rat Rod) 10.1139/133.21 v Jason Dodd (Chevelle) NTR. Simon Foster (Rat Rod) 10.4137/131.32. Barna Dan (L321 Model A Coupe) 15.6431/86.36. Danny Wilson (in Dad's two tone Zephyr) 11.8918/113.76 v Ian Smith (Morris Minor) 11.1336/125.24, Kenzie Taylor (100e) 15.6692/86.36 v Rouven Dawson 11.0369/126.66. Clive Charles (100e) 12.2729/110.99 v Graham Harrison (33 Willys) 11.226/117.76, Gary Cork 11.7314/116.69, Adrian Sidwell (Opus) 14.8727/87.53 v Whiff Smith (Smurftang) 12.0915/109.77, Patrick Ibbotson (Impala) 14.1359/103.59, Jason Zephyr 9.8075/140.28 v Kev Bowman 12.985/109.77, Nick Wait (39 Ford) 11.9705 v Jaon Taylor Model A roadster 15.6109/87.35, Colin Wood son (Husky) 10.6299/132.45 v Colin Wood Dad (Pop) 12.8292/106.67, Cliff Turner (Dart) 10.633/99.66 with a pedal. Mark Haswell (100e) 9.314/145.74, Lee Johnstone (Aint No Saint) 10.1887/134.40 v Phil Hobson (NSS Coronet) 12.2546/111.06. Now on a lunch break, back at 14:00 13:00 Duncan Watts (Duster) 9.4918/142.52. Stuart Flitton (100e) 10.3196/130.52 v Alan Rimmell (Willys 37 sedan) 14.5517/93.84, Phil Hobbs 12.1508/111.52 v AJ Denning (57 Chevy) 12.4162/86.33, car moving around. Dave Mott (300e) 12.8387/105.26 v Glynn Boardman (NSS Omega) 10.0036/137.35, Mike Graham (NSS Cuda) 12.0719/115.55 v Vince Naylor (1930 rod) 12.9606/103.06. Dan Bates (Willys) 10.729/127.21 v Beavis Allen (Impala) 12.5699/106.40, Chris Cockburn (Willys) 12.5572/110.16 v Billy Mills (NSS Barracuda) 10.3982/129.17. Kevin Bingham (Belly Tank) 13.0628/108.82 v Gary Semper 11.8108/117.43. Lee Johnstone (Ain't No Saint) 10.2088/134.43, Paul Newton (Chevy Handyman) 14.3246/99.94 v Mark de Souza 11.0671/123.89 12:45 Clive Charles (100e) 12.5556/109.07, Whiff Smith (Smuftang) 14.2205/105.54 v Adrian Sidwell (Opus) 15.3088/77.23, Gary Carr (Boyling Point Nova)11.0847/117.90 v Kev Bowman (Ford Custom Cab pickup) 13.0433/108.42 friend Ian Welsh built the BBF 466ci engine, Nick Wait (39 Ford) 12.5186/113.50, Dave Cherrett 9.7823/134.02, Bob Main 12.1165/113.78, Colin Wood Jnr (Husky) multi-wheelying 11.0588/136.04, Julian Davison (100e) 10.1361/131.31, Matthew Stanley (ME301) 12.466/109.75, Colin Wood Snr (Pop) 13.1103/106.29 v Scott Collin (100e) 8.8937/149.61. Simon Devos (57 Chevy) 10.5859/127.59 v Dan Collis in the ex Dave Mace Cresta 10.0854/138.61, Ian Rattan (Willys) 13.9399/76.82 v Al Williamson (Pickup) 11.6553/86.35, Kris Thorburn (Mustang) 10.4058/128.69 Mark Wallington (32 roadster) 14.5024/92.72. Ken Amos (55 Chevy) 15.9862/91.94. 12:30 Supercharged Outlaws qualifying after session 1 Des Taylor bouncy run after Duncan Beard's mid eights yesterday, v Andy Hadfield, burnout to half track for Fadster, shut off and pushed back after reversing back. Wayne Allman v Simon Barlow. Both aiming to get to 200mph, pitted together after being at the Silverstone Festival. Wayne first to 200, 201.67 as Simon just short with 192mph, 0.0175 or 5ft win margin for Wayne. Roy Wilding (Chariots of Fire) 7.6043/182.89 v Jim Usher (Hemi Hunter) 7.3242/185.81, new PB, well done Jim and team! Andy Park (Model Y) 9.7412/138.12 v Mike Couch (Lil Hemi Hustler) 8.3287/162.50, Mick Hannah (Haggis Hunter) NTR rolled beams (nice wheels up launch) v Aaron Windridge (Grim Reaper) 8.3095/161.91. Keith Freeman (El Coupe Loco) 9.360/145.24 v Jonny McClure (Willys) 9.9415/132.94, Robbie Grabham (Freddie's Revenge A35) 7.2867/191.42 v Joel Kerr (Stiff Shifter Starchief) 6.9898/194.64, another six for Joel after running one at Doorslammers, 1.0953 60ft and 4.5326/161.31 to half track. Ian Merryweather (Banzai Topolino) 8.3201/171.76 v Luke Watts (Agamemnon) 9.4778/111.67. Joe Bond with new wheels and tyres 7.1874/135.23 (1.09 60ft and 4.2284/175.60 to half track) v Mark Flavell 7.383/141.27 (1.06 60ft). Kirsten van Croonenborgh (Suzy Q Cuda), welcome back to her with a new car underneath the familiar body. Instant wheelspin after the tyres did not light up on the burnout. Dougie Hill in his first competitive run in his Motor Mouse slingshot bought from Steve Johnson, 1.06 to 60ft, 4.830/108.20 to half track and lifted to 10.0405/71.85. Ron Bartlett was doing passenger rides yesterday including Paul Dale's daughter Somer and Dick Hogben (crewman for Dave Gibbson since 1975). First 105e Ron Bartlett v Paul Dale match race, Ron 7.9032/174.39 def. Paul 7.8243/173.72 (holeshot win). Elaine Hancock launch 1.18 to 60ft and shut down to 21s. Next the debut of Bryan Whitfield's Whifield & Tubb nitro altered, a great high revving burnout, 1.67s launch and 15s pass.
11:45 Exhibition session 1 Robin Read in his 'Little Car' powered by Daimler. 7.5762/188.92 (1.3846 60ft) time, engine slightly lower in revs than usual James Charman (Gotavit slingshot) 11.8336/67.98, shakedown pass, Norm Wheeldon overseeing. 11:40 Keith Bartlett/Andy Bond match race Keith Bartlett 10.0524/132.89 def. Andy Bond 10.0234/140.25 holeshot win. Wild Bunch time trials session 1 Mick Taylor (Banshee Topolino) 9.7790/124.08 v Chris Hartnell (Backdraft slingshot) 9.1083/150.63, Keith Crammpton (Soul Town Shaker) 9.9757/135.25 v Rob Brown (Wrathchild) 11.3292/125.23,8 Alan Lloyd (Gonzo) 7.7459/169.18 v Terry Clifford (Ratcatcher) 11.4612/120.90, Robert White (Happy Daze) 15.394/91.62 Pete Brown (Rebel)8.5661/157.95. Bobby Wright (Alturd) 9.7692/139.41 v Ford Skipp 9.2249/141.23 new PB well done Ford!. Ian Wild (Wildcat Jag altered) 12.4636/112.65 v Dan Wilson (Antique Toy slingshot) 10.1678/125.97. James Griffen (Timelock II) 9.5286/140.70 (new PB, well done James!) v Allan Schofield (Scud Altered) 7.6903/169.80. Paul Tarry (Triggers Broom altered) 12.1981/115.54 v Bob Hawkins (Time Traveller II slingshot) 6.7973/188.93 quickest of the event so far and nicely controlled by Bob when he got close to the centre line at the top end. John Sharod (Never Say Never Model T) 12.0568/83.95, wayward pass, v Jim Tanner (Shindigger slingshot) 9.617/126.26. Dave Shoemark (Crewman slingshot) pushed back v James Auld (Little Fauss dragster) 12.3303/110.05, new PB on speed, well done James. Hi to Vinnie Killington who is at home to attend a wedding today as Steve Garlant (Sonic Attack 2) ran 11.651/123.09 v Rich Butcher (4orth Dimension slingshot) 12.4508/116.23. Flathead matchup with Bradley Cooper (Back From The Past) 11.1216/118.86 and Gavin Meanly (Charles Bang Special) 12.2826/112.79. Elliot/Danny Jones (Ragin Cajun) 10.2618/133.23 with a replaced pinion gear after a trip home to Manchester to collect it. Ruaridh Hart headed back to the pits. 11:20 Outlaw Anglia qualifying after session 1 Luke Hoskins and Martyn Payne first out, Martyn running a 8.9165 to go #1. Ben Kennedy ran 10.2235/126.63, he explained to us yesterday the turbo has had a broken valve recently after head problems were solved by O-ringing the block to avoid lifting the heads. Jon Webster ran a squirrely 8.0519/134.51 (1.0342 60ft). Dalton Scarlett had a belt come off and landed on the track after a 1.1605 60ft and 4.97 half track, into #3 for him. Doug McClure back in the car after son Matthew ran it yesterday and got it into the 10s on nitrous. Rob Brindle into #3 with a 9.00. Great run for Gary Bird, into #2. The entertaining Colin Millar, with the customary five nozzle nitrous purge, launched towards the tree, and pedalled several times to 8.656/159.04 (1.1202 60ft) to go #3. John O'Sullivan with the blown hemi Mr Mopar was on and off the throttle along the track.
11:00 Gasser Circus qualifying after session 1 Nick Brooke Langham into #1 with his re-lettered Brooke Mason Automotive Anglia, Simon Glenn's pickup hesitated after the launch but did a decent pass afterwards. Lee Pike in the for-sale Honky Tonkin' II into #1 later in the session. A new-to the class Plymouth (Rob Kilham GC300), Ray Turner, #2 in the points into #4. Points leader Chris Layram into #2. Jason Pickett #3 in the points into #4.
Run What Ya Brung 10:35 Simon Devos (57 Chevy) 10.8448/123.74 v Dominic Rossano 13.2868/103.04, AJ Denning (NSS '57 Chevy) 11.5361/120.24. Paul Quick (QM) 14.4515/93.66, Kevin Bingham (Belly Tank) 13.242/107.43. Pause for clean-up. 10:30 AJ Denning (NSS '57 Chevy) 11.5294/120.75, Lee Johnstone (Aint No Saint) 10.1922/134.42 v Dave Mott (300e van) 13.1203/103.53, Kris Thorburn 10.314/128.45. Jim Smith (NSS Challenger) 10.5183/128.72, Keith Bartlett (57 Chevy) 10.0412/132.97, his best in this car to date. Keith will be running match races with Andy Bond in his not-so-ugly '55 Chevy who then ran 10.077/116.26. Game on! Kev Bowman (Ford Custom Cab) 13.0989 107.30. Phil Moules (Willys) 10.4549/134.40), Shawn Hindon 16.8449/77.47. Paul Singer (NSS Duster) 12.4068/109.89 v Ian Ratten (Willys) 13.0867/101.61, Paul Quick (Model A) 14.849/88.73 v Alan Rimmell (Willys 37 Sedan) 14.529/92.49. Simon Foster (22 5 window coupe) 10.7331/127.25 v Clive Charles (ME1312 100e) 10.6055/109.78, Gary Semper (Firebird) 11.936/115.82 v Billy Mills 10.4673/128.42. Kevin Bingham (Belly Tank D72) 13.2241/107.55 v Kev Baker (A40) 12.0528/112.78. Chris Cockburn (Willys) 12.3339/110.97 v Graham Harrison (Willys) 10.8264/124.17, Karl Kenyon (Falcon) 14.7125/95.48 v Bob Main (NSS Superbird) 12.2005/113.61, Bob's car with some upgrades we think. Jason (Mk1 Zephyr) 9.8073/138.55 v Scott Collin 8.5571/159.08. Sally Woolner (Camaro) 10.012/142.48 v Bobby Wright (Alturd) 9.7782/139.06, Arnie Pamment (AMX) 8.6724/155.75 v Nick Wait (39 Ford) 11.4062/122.54. Kenzie Taylor (100e) 15.9515/83.49 v Kieron Smith (Smurftang) 11.5782/110.86, Gavin Jackson (Duster) 13.1601/103.75, Gary Cork (NSS) 11.6596/116.71, ME56 12.8828/104.91 Mark Haswell (100e) 9.3552/145.68 v Paul Smail 10.4577/128.41, Tim Roy (Boston Straggler slingshot) 8.9007/155.72 v Beavis Allen (Impala) 14.3820/70.15. 10:00 Steve Foreman (Impala) 14.7157/100.38 v Julian Davison (100e) 10.2793/129.56, Lee Johnstone (Ain't No Saint Volvo, Ellie driving yesterday) 10.4765/134.81 v Paul Smail (NSS Chevelle) 10.4440/127.68, David Sollis (QM 363 5 window sedan) 12.7682/109.75. Phil Moules (Willys) 10.4913/132.82, Shawn Hindon (Willys) 15.8746/75.54, Ian Rattan (Willys) 13.1004/100.35 v Alan Rimell (Willys) 14.6491/91.17, Chris Cockburn (Willys) 12.3590/109.61 v Graham Harrison (Willys) 10.7054/124.52, Dan Bates 10.7107/125.10. Stuart Flitton (ME007 100e) 10.2810/130.91 Mark Wade (ME33 100e) 15.6464/86.85, Kevin Bingham (Belly Tank D72) 13.3273/106.54 v James Auld 12.4356/108.73, Gary Cork (NSS) 11.704/116.72 v Kev Baker (A40) 12.1235/112.19, Beavis Allen (Impala) 12.1102/107.41. Ty Strevett (NSS Dart) 12.276/105.03 v Rouven Dawson ('56 Chevy Pickup with supercharged LSA engine) 10.9374/128.79, Michael de Souza (Zephyr Mk2) 12.1627/123.43, Dave Caruso (Heavy Chevy) 10.8009/130.66, Kenzie Taylor (100e) 15.7662/85.38 v Jason Dodd (NSS Chevelle) 9.6791/138.68 with nitrous. . Kieron Smith (son of Whiff Smith of Surrey Street Rodders) Smurftang Mustang 12.3638/108.20, Steve Foreman (Impala) 14.2844/103.82. 08:30 Good morning and welcome to day 2 of the 2023 NSRA Hot Rod Drags from Santa Pod Raceway. The skies are clear with just a touch of morning mist and temperature a fresh 12C forecast to rise to 23C, another great day as we head towards autumn. Wind is a negligible 7mph from the north and density altitude, courtesy airdensityonline.com is 900ft rising to 1900ft by lunchtime. Grains of water are 67 rising to 77, less humid than recently. The run what ya brung yesterday was packed and well over 120 cars made runs, with a couple of racers getting to 10 passes each. You can see the details on yesterday's report. Congratulations to Scott Collin on a new PB in his 100e, and Danny Wilson for breaking into the eights in his road driven Zephyr Mk1. Today we have three qualifying sessions for the invited classes and more run what ya brung, with a cracklefest and firework display to round off the day. Hi to all Eurodragsterholics following the coverage, there will also be a live stream and Nitro FM if you can't be here. Hi to longtime supporter Bob Roberts. We also say hi to sponsor John Tebenham who says he is looking to buy a fast roadgoing Ford Anglia 105e, going back to his routes and has some exciting announcements in the offing for 2024. Hi also to our colleague and site founder Tog who is in Melbourne to cover the Pennine Classic race there which we will be publishing coverage of this evening. A few Happy Birthdays for today, to Supercharged Outlaws racer Keith Freeman, Competition Eliminator racer Brendan Clancy, former Pro Stock racer and VP Racing distributor Bengt Ljungdahl, Swiss Pro Mod racer Marcus Hilt, also belated birthday greetings to Top Fuel Bike legend and British Drag Racing Hall of Fame member Ian King. We hope you are all having, or had, a great day. We'll be back at 09:30 with the news from SPR. Reports and pictures ©Eurodragster.com |