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January 12, 2011, 08:37 AM
ChuckT
Pittsburgh Raceway Park
In the latest news about the 4th Annual Steel City Practice Tree Shootout, we welcome 2 new sponsors:

Cadamore Racing Engines, 724-766-4502, donating a full car or truck detailing job, for the Chinese auction

Motormate Synthetic Racing Fluids - donating 3 sets of 7 quarts of 15w50 synthetic racing oil. Motormate custom blends oils to the individual customer's specifications. Want more zinc, less zinc, phosphorus, etc? They can do that! Look for an exciting announcement coming soon from Motormate, to be shared on the Tree race threads!

AJ, Mark, and I try to do what we can so as many people as possible go home with something. Thanks to our sponsors generosity, they are making that happen. Please suppport the people who support us.


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Thinking of Nikki and Mark - forever 53
January 12, 2011, 10:32 AM
Head13
That motormate oil is some goood sheeet from what I've heard
January 12, 2011, 10:53 AM
Pro 301g
Hammer,
JMHO......I don't think it would help. If you have a heavy door car with a big block a stiff tire is the way to go. I run Goodyear 2078 33x15s. When the track is greasy or cold a heavy door car with a big block will be affected the most. Once again just my opinion.
Hope this helps
LJ

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January 12, 2011, 02:47 PM
jeffrey10x2
thanks lou,
,i ran hoosiers, i started the season at 10.5 psi, then when it got hot out, i ran 9 psi.
only happened a couple of times, so i guess ill be ordering the same tires i ran last year for it.


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January 12, 2011, 03:40 PM
Pro 301g
That seems like a lot of pressure... my car weighs 3106 lbs with me and I run 7 1/2 to 8 lbs. Everyone has different opinions about this just giving info on what works for me.
LJ


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January 12, 2011, 04:48 PM
sbchevy
Jeff if you dont want it to spin put a MT on it problem solved
January 12, 2011, 05:21 PM
MattCadamore
thanks chuck!


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January 13, 2011, 07:13 PM
Jason Weaver
Transmissions wanted.....powerglides, turbo 350s 400s, c4, c6, 727, 904......cash paid on the spot. email jwkustomz@comcast.net


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January 13, 2011, 08:49 PM
jeffrey10x2
this weekend will time for some serious tree practicing Banging Head

trying to get back to bottom bulbing again.


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January 14, 2011, 08:44 AM
ChuckT
Thank you, Matt, we appreciate your support!

2 weeks from tomorrow, get those thumbs up! Big GrinBig Grin

Just a little over 18 hours from some Steeler football!!


'81 Cutlass, KX05, Keystone Raceway Park
Millerstown Pic-A-Part, Tarentum, PA
Wholesale Transmission, New Kensington, PA
Thinking of Nikki and Mark - forever 53
January 14, 2011, 03:29 PM
ChuckT
I saw the commercials for the World of Wheels car show here next week, and the presenting sponsor is Millerstown Pic A Part. That's so cool that they are the presenting sponsor for the 50th Anniversary show!

Millerstown Pic A Part rocks!!! not worthy


'81 Cutlass, KX05, Keystone Raceway Park
Millerstown Pic-A-Part, Tarentum, PA
Wholesale Transmission, New Kensington, PA
Thinking of Nikki and Mark - forever 53
January 14, 2011, 05:25 PM
Jason Weaver
chuckT PM


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January 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
Triple Nickel II
It looks like PRP will be seeing and smelling "More Nitro" at its 2011 NitroJam event.

The following comes from an article today from IHRA's Larry Crum.

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Crazy, psychotic, suicidal – all are words that have been used to describe the insane riders of the nitro powered motorcycle class known as Nitro Harley.

But while those terms all seem to fit perfectly anyone who knowingly chooses to hop on a two-wheeled bomb and travel speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour, to the racers themselves, there is only one word that can be used to describe their chosen profession – exhilarating.

And that is exactly what keeps fans coming back for more when these extreme daredevils take to the track, a sight that is soon to become a commonplace at Nitro Jam events all across North America as the hottest motorsports show in the country reunites with the most exciting class in all of drag racing for the 2011 Nitro Jam season.

“What can I say, I thrive on being able to do something that most people could never do,” said Jay Turner, a six-time champion in various nitro bike leagues across the country. “I love the adrenaline and I love being able to entertain the fans. When you are at about the 1,000 foot mark and the front tire is two feet off the ground at nearly 200 miles per hour and everyone is cheering, that is what it is all about.”

Turner is one of over half a dozen riders that will be a part of the 2011 Nitro Jam tour
competing at all nine Nitro Jam events currently on the schedule. Riders from all corners of the country will make up the new class and is sure to be a hit as the class returns to the Nitro Jam schedule fulltime for the first time since 2002.
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For the full story, visit:

http://www.competitionplus.com...rleys-return-to-ihra


January 14, 2011, 08:56 PM
1355PRO
quote:
Originally posted by Triple Nickel II:
It looks like PRP will be seeing and smelling "More Nitro" at its 2011 NitroJam event.

The following comes from an article today from IHRA's Larry Crum.

============
Crazy, psychotic, suicidal – all are words that have been used to describe the insane riders of the nitro powered motorcycle class known as Nitro Harley.

But while those terms all seem to fit perfectly anyone who knowingly chooses to hop on a two-wheeled bomb and travel speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour, to the racers themselves, there is only one word that can be used to describe their chosen profession – exhilarating.

And that is exactly what keeps fans coming back for more when these extreme daredevils take to the track, a sight that is soon to become a commonplace at Nitro Jam events all across North America as the hottest motorsports show in the country reunites with the most exciting class in all of drag racing for the 2011 Nitro Jam season.

“What can I say, I thrive on being able to do something that most people could never do,” said Jay Turner, a six-time champion in various nitro bike leagues across the country. “I love the adrenaline and I love being able to entertain the fans. When you are at about the 1,000 foot mark and the front tire is two feet off the ground at nearly 200 miles per hour and everyone is cheering, that is what it is all about.”

Turner is one of over half a dozen riders that will be a part of the 2011 Nitro Jam tour
competing at all nine Nitro Jam events currently on the schedule. Riders from all corners of the country will make up the new class and is sure to be a hit as the class returns to the Nitro Jam schedule fulltime for the first time since 2002.
============

For the full story, visit:

http://www.competitionplus.com...rleys-return-to-ihra


I'm kinda bummed they aren't running any of the class cars at the NitroJam at PRP...Frown


Eric Macchiaroli
S/R1355 80 Arrow

January 14, 2011, 09:38 PM
doorman
what, are you too cool to bracket race?
January 15, 2011, 01:07 AM
Tony Fagnilli
I read on IHRA's site today that all nitro jams will run T/S and T/D.
January 15, 2011, 07:43 AM
Balaska347
PRP has the 2011 points info up on the site. Sounds pretty good, I like the 1 pt per round.




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January 15, 2011, 08:02 AM
1355PRO
quote:
Originally posted by doorman:
what, are you too cool to bracket race?


Yep..Smile.....No actually I'll take your money...did'nt say I wasn't going to race...but National events were traditionally for class cars...ET was added at a few of them in the past.


Eric Macchiaroli
S/R1355 80 Arrow

January 15, 2011, 09:47 AM
ironman
According to the schedule just posted there is a points day on May 21, same day as one of the Nitro Jam nights.

Is that right? Can anyone verify?


Tom Nist
NX62
January 15, 2011, 11:06 AM
green1
What I don't understand is why give a racer a 2 point pass for not showing up at a race? That is more points than a guy who shows up and loses the first round. It would have been better taking the best 15 out of 16 race days.
If it rains out can a racer turn in his pass and collect 2 points for a race that didn't happen?