ginacivey
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refupea #2 in southeast missouri
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Post by ginacivey on Jul 25, 2016 13:14:37 GMT
i told you all about my husband's racing hobby i figured i'd share a photo from the most recent event it's a pro mod dragcar - 63 1/2 split window corvette this event was a 440 (they run 440 feet - 1/12th of a mile) - the track record was broken - not by us 3.104 cars in this event accelerate to 150 mph in 3-4 seconds  |
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rodeomom
Pearl Clutcher
Refupee # 380 "I don't have to run fast, I just have to run faster than you."
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Location: Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma
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Post by rodeomom on Jul 25, 2016 13:37:04 GMT
Beautiful car!
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Post by annabella on Jul 25, 2016 13:38:34 GMT
Wow that's a really cool looking car!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2016 14:24:46 GMT
Wow! That is so cool!
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marianne
Pearl Clutcher
Not my circus, not my monkeys. . . My monkeys fly!
Posts: 4,176
Location: right smack dab in the middle of SC
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Jun 25, 2014 21:08:26 GMT
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Post by marianne on Jul 25, 2016 15:50:48 GMT
Awesome! My son used to do motorcycle drag racing in CA... what is it with guys and that need to speed thing?? lol  |
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freebird
Drama Llama
'cause I'm free as a bird now
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Post by freebird on Jul 25, 2016 16:11:44 GMT
I wanna drive that! |
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 25, 2016 16:13:13 GMT
That's so cool.
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ginacivey
Pearl Clutcher
refupea #2 in southeast missouri
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Post by ginacivey on Jul 25, 2016 17:21:37 GMT
I wanna drive that! i used to think that...they i put on his firesuit and helmet and shoved my ass into the car not so much anymore it's so tight in there you can't even turn your head i have NO need for speed! my only job is packing the chutes.... gina |
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Jul 25, 2016 17:31:32 GMT
I wanna drive that! i used to think that...they i put on his firesuit and helmet and shoved my ass into the car not so much anymore it's so tight in there you can't even turn your head i have NO need for speed! my only job is packing the chutes.... gina It'll be fine. I'll keep it under 150. |
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Post by peanuttle on Jul 25, 2016 18:08:29 GMT
Why can't I see the picture? Is there a trick to it?
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 25, 2016 18:55:31 GMT
beautiful car
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Post by lucyg on Jul 25, 2016 18:57:06 GMT
Very interesting. But when I open a picture thread, I expect to see pea children or at least a DH.  Actually, very cool. |
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oldcrow
Pearl Clutcher
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Location: Ontario,Canada
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 25, 2016 19:32:42 GMT
Wow, wow, wow.
The drags are the only thing I miss about my first husband. DH likes oval track but I just can't get into that.
I envy that you get to watch but I would not want a driver in my life.
ETA: What is the name of the colour the car is painted. It is amazing. I know stupid girl question.
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ginacivey
Pearl Clutcher
refupea #2 in southeast missouri
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Post by ginacivey on Jul 25, 2016 20:23:15 GMT
i think it's actually a Ford color (ugh...).
i'll find out for you
gina
ETA - it's SVT Cobra Sonic Blue
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jul 25, 2016 20:26:32 GMT
WOW!! That would be pretty darn intense!
I have to ask, can he actually see around the engine when he's driving it?? I've always wondered about that, whenever we've watched car shows on television (like Kounting Cars) and they do something like that to the engine... (I suppose it doesn't matter all that much if he's drag racing, though, lol)
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ginacivey
Pearl Clutcher
refupea #2 in southeast missouri
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Post by ginacivey on Jul 25, 2016 20:33:29 GMT
WOW!! That would be pretty darn intense! I have to ask, can he actually see around the engine when he's driving it?? I've always wondered about that, whenever we've watched car shows on television (like Kounting Cars) and they do something like that to the engine... (I suppose it doesn't matter all that much if he's drag racing, though, lol) it is hard to see the other driver if he is in the left lane....they do mostly look straight ahead but sometimes they do get a little wiggly...and they have to be defensive if the other driver is headed their way we prefer that he be so far ahead he doesn't have to worry...but that doesn't always happen it is really intense it's very very loud - very hot and very fast i'm so tickled that you all took the time to comment! i think it's neat as hell (and a bit scary) next time we are going to mount a go pro - should make for some interesting video gina |
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Post by twistedscissors on Jul 25, 2016 20:37:18 GMT
I would totally drive that!  |
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TankTop
Pearl Clutcher
Refupea #1,871
Posts: 4,767
Location: On the couch...
Jun 28, 2014 1:52:46 GMT
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Post by TankTop on Jul 25, 2016 20:49:24 GMT
Add me to the list of people wanting to take it for a spin.
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Post by malibou on Jul 25, 2016 21:53:17 GMT
What a cool hobby. And I think I would dig taking it for a spin too.
J
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Post by yivit on Jul 25, 2016 23:58:35 GMT
WOW!! That would be pretty darn intense! I have to ask, can he actually see around the engine when he's driving it?? I've always wondered about that, whenever we've watched car shows on television (like Kounting Cars) and they do something like that to the engine... (I suppose it doesn't matter all that much if he's drag racing, though, lol) it is hard to see the other driver if he is in the left lane....they do mostly look straight ahead but sometimes they do get a little wiggly...and they have to be defensive if the other driver is headed their way we prefer that he be so far ahead he doesn't have to worry...but that doesn't always happen it is really intense it's very very loud - very hot and very fast i'm so tickled that you all took the time to comment! i think it's neat as hell (and a bit scary) next time we are going to mount a go pro - should make for some interesting video gina A GoPro of a race would be SO cool! |
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Jul 26, 2016 0:03:11 GMT
Very cool!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 26, 2016 1:45:11 GMT
next time we are going to mount a go pro - should make for some interesting video A GoPro of a race would be SO cool! ITA!!! Beautiful car! |
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Post by anniefb on Jul 26, 2016 5:27:06 GMT
Beautiful car!
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eastcoastpea
Prolific Pea
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Jun 27, 2014 13:05:28 GMT
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 26, 2016 15:20:17 GMT
I better not let my husband see this thread or he'll want to start racing too. Very cool.
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Post by shevy on Jul 26, 2016 16:18:10 GMT
I love your photos on Facebook. This car is so cool looking.
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