What did you do today that was flathead V8 related?

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Just plain WOW!, Tim. Ever since I first became aware of this event I have wanted to go to see it in person. But to actually compete. Heck Yah! Guess I will live vicariously through your efforts, but one of these days I hope to be on the sidelines rooting for you, or better yet.... On your pit crew! Would LOVE to see a thread on your car, it's preperation and the trip.

Thank you! You are welcome to come any time. Folks from all over were there this year. The West Coast, Europe and even Australia. Wild.

Next year, I'll change the tires to something other than the Firestone pie crusts. No traction!

Prep was easy. Had to make a roll bar and install a five point harness. I was able to use the existing seat belt mounting points for the harness and used the sub rails for the roll bar install.

It was so much fun, I want to build a dedicated race car with adjustable seating so anyone could jump in and drive.

I had the best luck starting out in 2nd and just keeping it planked all the the way through the finish line.

Clean up wasn't that bad either. Vacuumed, air gunned, washed down with Salts Off anti-salt wash and then air gunned it again.