Wanna Go Fast Day 1

[LancePearson]

Paul,
Excellent description of your run.

I agree with you. I have an LS2 in my 2008 TBSS from GM Performance Group set up for road racing with Billsteins and all the rest which is heavier but has a 4:10 rear end and it will fly up to 148.8 mph and has surprised several cars even with the weight and the way it's rigged is about 415 hp. My ZR-1 1991 has so much more speed, punch and pull with its 3:45 rear end it's not even close. I told you about having a road race prepped white quite new v8 Audi R8 growl up next to me on the expressway around Richmond on the way home from a Wazoo event up at Carlisle and when he rattled his pipes next to me I was flustered and left it in 4th so he did the same slight run ahead of me when he floored his to start it for a couple seconds then the Z just pulled it's *** up and was leaving him and his girlfriend behind...the difference in cost? About $100,000 and when we both stopped for gas he came over and admired my Z saying he had no idea and that he had not seen the ZR-1 on back or sides or he wouldn't have tried it.

I think I like my car more than the modern Corvettes a lot.

It is a reality tho that the ability to add enormous amounts of power is out there now. 400 hp used to be a lot then 500 hp. Now, if you are a serious speed freak you better be thinking 700-900 hp and as you guys saw, some way more than that with turbos and supercharger whines, whistles and other assorted b.s. I hate those sounds but it is what it is.

Very nice description of your run. Communicates well what you felt and I agree, wish I could have seen it. I want to see the helicopter taken video of Robert's runs he talked about. That will be some perspective possibly.

The wannagofast people on their facebook site said that it will be two weeks before they post results in spread sheet form.

Lance

[LancePearson]

Here is another good video of the racing and it even includes a couple good shots of Warp Ten, a ZR-1!

Looked like a lot of fun despite the whines and whistles of boosted cars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVnt3qSqp90

[XfireZ51]

Correspondence from WGF. Kevin just missed the NA top finish.
Need to do it again. And frankly, Pete wasn't that far off considering. Too bad Al broke and Bob G couldn't make it.


Afternoon Participants,

We just wanted to say a quick "Thank You" to everyone who participated in our incredible Chicago 1/2 Mile Shootout on June 1st and 2nd!!

We sincerely appreciate all of you coming out and having fun with your cars that we know you value so much. It appeared that everyone had a smile on their face and really enjoyed opening up the throttle for a FULL 1/2 MILE!!

This event was a true joy to host and we are very grateful to have had such an awesome time with all of you!!

The speeds we saw at this event set a new wannaGOFAST record of 214.04 MPH set by Alpha Performance in their Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R!! Multiple 190+ and 200+ runs were made and it was incredible to watch!!

Devin Shultz was close behind in his Talon Drag Car at 213.24 MPH!!

Here are the "Official" Class Winners from both days:

*June 1st and 2nd Sponsor Shootout and Forced Induction Results:

(Alpha Performance swept both categories!)

Fastest Sponsor and Fastest Forced Induction:

June 1st

Alpha Performance - Ivan Phipps - Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R - 208.88 MPH

June 2nd

Alpha Performance - Ivan Phipps - Alpha Omega Nissan GT-R - 214.04 MPH

*The Naturally Aspirated Division had separate winners for June 1st and 2nd.

June 1st - John Schmidt - 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 160.19 MPH
June 2nd - Jeff Hawk - 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 160.42 MPH

All in all this event was a huge success for everyone involved and we can't wait to do it again. We will keep everyone in the loop as far as when the next event will take place at Bult Field!!

Until then Stay Safe and GO FAST!!

*Thanks again to all of our sponsors, participants and fans who helped make this event possible!!

--
Kind Regards,

Blake Hutchison

President - Wanna Go Fast

850-585-5168 cell

info@wannagofast.com

www.wannagofast.com






--
Kind Regards,

Blake Hutchison

President - Wanna Go Fast

850-585-5168 cell

info@wannagofast.com

www.wannagofast.com

[LancePearson]

Was the z06 tuned...cams, ported, bigger exhaust, retuned? Thats too fast for stock zo6 by far.

Any idea?

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by LancePearson

Was the z06 tuned...cams, ported, bigger exhaust, retuned? Thats too fast for stock zo6 by far.

Any idea?

I think you can assume same level of mod as our guys. What glorious runs those would have been.

[Pete]

I'm pretty sure if Kevin had the stock ZF 6 speed he would've went faster.

I'm also pretty sure those were moded ZO6's
Not too shaby for an auto car that grandma can drive

Pete

[JThomas]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

I think you can assume same level of mod as our guys. What glorious runs those would have been.

Hmmmm, They say the 2007 Z06's are the fastest!

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by JThomas

Hmmmm, They say the 2007 Z06's are the fastest!

Joe,

Maybe fastest Z06, but not as fast as those cars were.

[Paul Workman]

You mean the ones owned by Michigan LEOs, Thomas??

[Pete]

Joe,you really need to do this, it's a blast.
Your doing what the car was made for.
Next year we should do a Midwest Gathering at this event.


Pete