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alfadriver
alfadriver MegaDork
4/6/24 8:10 p.m.

In reply to Chris Tropea :

SWEET!!!  That's the exact same time we got in our turbo Alfa a long time ago.  Love to see classics like that go so fast!

wae
wae UltimaDork
4/6/24 8:21 p.m.

15.96 for the Biturbo!

brandonsmash
brandonsmash Reader
4/6/24 8:48 p.m.

Aw man, I'm a bit bummed that the Pontiac didn't put down an 8! Come on guys, just throw some Bars Leaks at it and go again! 

adam525i
adam525i SuperDork
4/6/24 8:59 p.m.

The Biturbo could still burn to the ground before the concourse devil

But nobody wants that.

ExcessKuma
ExcessKuma Reader
4/6/24 9:34 p.m.

Made it home in one piece!

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) MegaDork
4/6/24 9:37 p.m.
adam525i said:

The Biturbo could still burn to the ground before the concourse devil

But nobody wants that.

Nobody wants it.  But, you would have to admit, it would be period-correct for the concours.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/6/24 10:55 p.m.

Awesome seeing everyone today. Currently at the hotel sorting/backing up a ton of images. (Only 1038 left to sync at the moment....)

preach
preach UltraDork
4/7/24 6:35 a.m.
Chris Tropea said:

The Opel GT just ran a 14.12

That car makes me feel funny in certain places.

Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard Publisher
4/7/24 6:52 a.m.
Patrick said:

I'm still opposed to non $2000 cars being eligible for the big prizes like overall drag time and whatever it brings this year 

Overall over budget drag time gets a welder. Overall under budget drag time gets a set of quickjacks. 

Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard Publisher
4/7/24 6:56 a.m.

I'm working on drag times now. If you're curious, the left lane on this slip is what an F-150 Lightning will run while still full of tools and such.... It hits a 106 mph limiter about 3/4 of the way down the track.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
4/7/24 6:58 a.m.

And good morning! See everyone at the track in a bit (and, before that, downstairs for breakfast).

Tim Suddard
Tim Suddard Publisher Emeritus
4/7/24 7:16 a.m.

Sorry I couldn't be there this year, but I have a new job description that involves special projects for the company. I am at the Charlotte airport on my way home from scouting a potential, more central, and truly amazing location for the $2000 Challenge in the future.

surfshibby07
surfshibby07 Dork
4/7/24 7:23 a.m.

In reply to Tom Suddard :

The right lane will remain anonymous...

gumby
gumby SuperDork
4/7/24 7:28 a.m.
Tim Suddard said:

Sorry I couldn't be there this year, but I have a new job description that involves special projects for the company. I am at the Charlotte airport on my way home from scouting a potential, more central, and truly amazing location for the $2000 Challenge in the future.

Tell me you want to lower the burden on folks who travel for the Challenge without saying you want me back.

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy UltimaDork
4/7/24 7:39 a.m.

In reply to Tim Suddard :

Indianapolis is the Racing Capital of the World 🌎 wink

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
4/7/24 7:49 a.m.
Tim Suddard said:

Sorry I couldn't be there this year, but I have a new job description that involves special projects for the company. I am at the Charlotte airport on my way home from scouting a potential, more central, and truly amazing location for the $2000 Challenge in the future.

Hmm... that's intriguing 

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) MegaDork
4/7/24 8:08 a.m.

"Central" and "Charlotte" does not compute........however "future Challenge" is very nice to hear,even if I never enter again. It's a great event and needs to continue.

AAZCD-Jon (Forum Supporter)
AAZCD-Jon (Forum Supporter) UltraDork
4/7/24 8:11 a.m.
DeadSkunk (Warren) said:

"Central" and "Charlotte" does not compute........

Charlotte has good connections to all of 'Fly-over' country.

It would be awesome to have the Challenge within a reasonable one day drive!

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) MegaDork
4/7/24 8:16 a.m.

In reply to AAZCD-Jon (Forum Supporter) :

Ah....that makes more sense then. Thanks

Antihero
Antihero PowerDork
4/7/24 8:17 a.m.
Tim Suddard said:

Sorry I couldn't be there this year, but I have a new job description that involves special projects for the company. I am at the Charlotte airport on my way home from scouting a potential, more central, and truly amazing location for the $2000 Challenge in the future.

That sounds very interesting!

Jerry
Jerry PowerDork
4/7/24 8:24 a.m.
Tim Suddard said:

Sorry I couldn't be there this year, but I have a new job description that involves special projects for the company. I am at the Charlotte airport on my way home from scouting a potential, more central, and truly amazing location for the $2000 Challenge in the future.

Tuning in late, following Bill and Ted's (I mean Tim's) Biturbo adventures.  I already have 5 cars currently (aiming for 4 & all well over $2k) & you're telling me I might have to buy another?

Jerry
Jerry PowerDork
4/7/24 8:25 a.m.
wae said:

It is car # 185 of course, but I ran out of time to cut the "My other car is a limo" vinyl unfortunately!

I could have made a small contribution.  And probably kept it a secret.

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) MegaDork
4/7/24 8:40 a.m.

Just my thoughts on a new venue. Yes, it allows many who have thought about coming to actually join in......But, the event has had a core of regulars from Florida and the southeast who have kept it going all these years. Will they continue to do so? I hope so. Much of my interest in the Challenge is the fact that it's like a family reunion, and I've already missed the last five. I think of a bunch of competitors as friends and I wouldn't want to lose seeing them.

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
4/7/24 8:45 a.m.

In reply to DeadSkunk (Warren) :

Some agreement. 
Many think The Challenge is a car event.  To those that know...its a people event!

 

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) MegaDork
4/7/24 9:04 a.m.

In reply to John Welsh :

Well said.

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