For what it's worth, Leah Pruitt (might have been Pritchett then) won the HRHS national championship (N/FC) in 2010. If I recall, the times were mid 5.60s at about 260mph, a bit quicker than today's PM stuff. Not bad for a 6-71 blower, 1 mag, 80% and a weenie fuel pump.Those are NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series cars. They have their own points series and schedule outside of the Big Show program.
For what it's worth, Leah Pruitt (might have been Pritchett then) won the HRHS national championship (N/FC) in 2010. If I recall, the times were mid 5.60s at about 260mph, a bit quicker than today's PM stuff. Not bad for a 6-71 blower, 1 mag, 80% and a weenie fuel pump.
I really like those cars too! I know they have their own series, but Ii’s great that NHRA has given them a place, and recognizes them. They’re just awesome.Those are NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series cars. They have their own points series and schedule outside of the Big Show program.
They normally run in the 5:60 / 5:80 - 240 / 250+ range in the 1/4 Mile at Famoso. These numbers were in 1000 feet - A little hard to compare but it shows you what happens in the last 320 feet. Also: Most of the time they usually are not on a really tight track. It looks like they are only short 1 MAg - Big Blower - 80/90 GPM more Fuel Pump - several $200,000+ motors and about $8000 more per pass to get that second they need to run the big show.For what it's worth, Leah Pruitt (might have been Pritchett then) won the HRHS national championship (N/FC) in 2010. If I recall, the times were mid 5.60s at about 260mph, a bit quicker than today's PM stuff. Not bad for a 6-71 blower, 1 mag, 80% and a weenie fuel pump.
Usually, anyway...A really good thing about the Legends Funny Car series is that those guys have gotten those cars to where they are really reliable and get down the track in one piece. It is really important that those cars put on a good show and don't delay the NHRA Big Show with oil downs.
For what it's worth, Leah Pruitt (might have been Pritchett then) won the HRHS national championship (N/FC) in 2010.
I think you're right. I think Leah and Angelle have been in a contest to see how many last names they can acquire. I remember when Angelle punted one of her husbands (NFL player) she made the comment after the divorce was final..."that's how you get rid of 260 pounds of ugly fat".....LeDuc I recall...
One of the teams at Phoenix were pulling the heads and putting a fresh piston rack in between rounds. I’m sure some can still pool money and low buck it but not if you want to win and set records on a regular basis.Another thing I like about this racing is a couple guys can pool some $$ together and still go nitro racing.
Too bad the majority of it is out west.
Yeah. I’d love to see NHRA include these guys in many more national events. All events would be a bit of a stretch, but more events for sure.Another thing I like about this racing is a couple guys can pool some $$ together and still go nitro racing.
Too bad the majority of it is out west.
The limits here are controlled by fuel pump rules and Blower size & Overdrive %. You also kind of need to watch cubic inches because how much air can you make with a 6-71 (426CI@1to1) with OD limits and a small Fuel Pump can only pump so much fuel. It has been a long time but I think there are still Nozzle restrictions also.The days of these cars being affordable are gone. Pandora done jumped out of the box, lol.
Carl Lowell, there is no percentage limit, the last one I tuned I had as much as 97% and 70 degrees in the mag….
These guys have day jobs. Most crew guys aren't paid to work on the cars. Anything more than about six total events a year puts most teams out. Especially when they have to travel out of state to race.Yeah. I’d love to see NHRA include these guys in many more national events. All events would be a bit of a stretch, but more events for sure.