Boxing day top fuelers at WSID

[Preen59]

By the way.. For anyone interested... Here's the Scott Kalitta Memorial site. There's an interesting blog by one of the pit crew on Hillary Will's team n stuff. Very interesting.

http://www.kalittamemorial.com/

[static1800]

Are you guys going on Boxing day or Saturday or both?

[VW Convert]

I'll be taking lots of pics (As usual).

Figured this needed a bump. Who's going?

So i far i know...

-I'm going.
-George (VW Convert) is going..
-Mischa (damn well better be) going..
-Seb's going..
-Static??

Anyone else? Should be a damn good day. So you bastards should be forking out 50 hard earned ones. It'll be the best 50 bucks you've ever spent!

I'm a definite for Boxing Day, maybe bringing two others, looking forward to great day out.

Cheers

George

[rayray086]

Are you guys going on Boxing day or Saturday or both?

Would like to know as well! I wanna get the chance to use my new camera

Also, if you want to go to both, would there be a special-priced two-day ticket? Edit - found it on the website - GA Two-Day: $90

[Preen59]

The old man and I are going tomorrow (Boxing day)

If you want some sexy pics its definately the time to get them. Fuel runs at 5, 7 and 9 usually (Depends if there's an oil down or not etc). So you get some good night shots with the massive header flames etc etc. However, you'd want to be damn good with your camera to get them!

By the way.. Get down in the pits for a fire up of one of the fuel cars (Atleast one!) It's a must.

Hope to see you guys (and possibly girls??) there tomorrow!

If you're interested my mobile No. is 0408 433 982. I should be there at about 12 or a bit earlier.

[static1800]

Wow the top fuelers run that late in the day? might have to head off before I see most of them

[VW Convert]

Just got home after my first drag race meeting......unbelievable is the only word that comes to mind. Thanks Preeny for motiviating me to go and for showing me around and explaining how things worked.

I took a mate along and as it turned out we bumped into one of his business associates who is one of the head honchos of the Jim Read Team. We were invited into the team facility and got the full tour of the operation including one of the very well organised transporters and detailed explanation of the workings of a top fuel car and also got to meet Jim, Bruce and Phil Read.

I can only say it was an awesome experience, the earth shakes when these cars hit the throttle and the acceleration is unbelievable. If you didn't go today, go tomorrow it's well worthwhile.

Cheers

George

[GoLfMan]

Im So Jealous

Edit: I want a gf like Hilary Will!!!! good looking, drives top fuel AND shes a smart cookie too! AWESOME

[static1800]

Just got home, stayed up in Sydney last night. Really want to go back tonight again

Darren Morgan had a pretty big accident in his top fueler, right rear wheel came clear off the car at about the 100ft mark. It sent the car on its side, across into the opposite lane and straight into the concrete barrier. If it happened a second or so later he may not have been so lucky to walk away unhurt.

It was my first top fuel experience and omg was it one, couldn't stay that late so only saw the first round of qualifying though.

[VW Convert]

Just got home, stayed up in Sydney last night. Really want to go back tonight again

Darren Morgan had a pretty big accident in his top fueler, right rear wheel came clear off the car at about the 100ft mark. It sent the car on its side, across into the opposite lane and straight into the concrete barrier. If it happened a second or so later he may not have been so lucky to walk away unhurt.

It was my first top fuel experience and omg was it one, couldn't stay that late so only saw the first round of qualifying though.

Most worrying thing about that was that the wheel covered the quarter mile though the car didn't. My heart was in my mouth as I watched it and hoped like hell it wouldn't end up in the crowd. Think that will be on tonights news if it wasn't last night.

Last run of the night was the best with much better conditions than earlier in the day. Hillary Will did a 5.493 and Phil Lamattina the quickest of the day at 4.773. Hillary looked to be off the throttle early and had done a 5.013 earlier after also backing off early, seems she has something in reserve. The real action will be today when elimination is on.

I was impressed at the inclusive nature of the sport, fans are able to get very close to the cars and teams in the pits, I'll be going again.

Cheers

George






Cheers

George

[static1800]

Woohoo going back up this arvo

Will hopefully have a camera today will try and get some good shots.

[VW Convert]

Woohoo going back up this arvo

Will hopefully have a camera today will try and get some good shots.

You want to have a good camera and quick reflexes!

I'm very jealous, can't get another leave pass!

Cheers

George

[DaveMack]

I have just one thing to say ...



Dave

[Mischa]

did you come away from it drenched in nitro fuel??

sadly i couldnt make it due to money being tight around this time of year

[VW Convert]

I have just one thing to say ...



Dave

Sorry mate, didn't think to take the camera.

Cheers

George