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Ronnieroadster 08-12-2024 06:03 PM

Speedweek 2024 Ford Flathead Runs 214.671 For the Record
 

Here's the in car video of my back up run Monday morning after fixing the ignition issues. Running to mile four speed 214.671. To give you an idea of what's about to happen here's the speeds at the mile markers during the run. When you see the orange light come on I'm in fifth gear.
Mile two 182.730
At the two and a quarter marker 199.781
At mile three 205.114
At mile four 214.671
Slowing down mile five 156.138
Density altitude on this run was 6664 feet.

Sit back and enjoy the ride I know I did. ;) Oh yea turn up the volume and listen to this stock block flathead sing a song of speed as the car leaves the line under its own power no push needed. Ronnieroadster

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88t178ldBHc

cas3 08-12-2024 06:25 PM

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Good for you Ron! Whats the light coming on, warp speed indicator? What transmission do you run? Thanks

GaryU. 08-12-2024 06:33 PM

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I will be trying to duplicate your run on my forklift tomorrow! Awesome and thanks for sharing!

johnneilson 08-12-2024 06:53 PM

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Great job Ron!!

John

Ronnieroadster 08-12-2024 07:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cas3 (Post 2330403)
Good for you Ron! Whats the light coming on, warp speed indicator? What transmission do you run? Thanks

The light reminds me to not shift anymore the transmission is in fifth gear. The transmission is made by Liberty gear its identical to what's used in every Drag Race Pro Stock running a the drags.
Ronnieroadster

Ronnieroadster 08-12-2024 07:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryU. (Post 2330409)
I will be trying to duplicate your run on my forklift tomorrow! Awesome and thanks for sharing!

Oh boy be careful on the turns forklifts like to tip over at speed :eek:. Ask me how I know :D
Ronnieroadster

jplutz 08-12-2024 08:15 PM

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Another great video. Congrats again. JP :D

36and63 08-12-2024 08:19 PM

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Wow, that's an amazing ride. I cannot imagine the adrenaline rush you have driving that across the salt. Awesome video Ronnie!!

cas3 08-12-2024 09:31 PM

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I've been to the salt flats about 10 times years ago when things were a bit more low key, very few spectators. It was big fun, early 80's thru about 95 or so. I think its really cool that you can start yourself off the line, and even move around to the return road without a push car. The record is icing on the cake for your efforts, congrats!

outlaw 08-12-2024 10:28 PM

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Ron, thanks for taking those of us that will never have the opportunity to do this along for the ride! Please keep posting these videos! They are great!

TomT/Williamsburg 08-13-2024 05:22 AM

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Man, what a ride! Way to go!

Mart 08-13-2024 05:34 AM

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That was great, thanks Ronnie. Well done!

flatford8 08-13-2024 06:40 AM

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Nice!!…..thanks for the ride !!!!……..Mark

glennpm 08-13-2024 06:57 AM

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Love it, love it!!

solidaxle 08-13-2024 08:44 AM

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Wow! Great run. Keep those flatheads breaking records.

Planojc 08-13-2024 08:58 AM

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Love it, thanks for the ride.

19Fordy 08-13-2024 09:08 AM

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Ronnie, Thanks so very much FOR KEEPING THE FLATHEAD OIN THE RECORD BREAKING CUTTING EDGE.

deuce5wndw 08-13-2024 01:46 PM

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Man what a ride! Thanks for taking us along!


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