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

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

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

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Great job Ron!!

John

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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

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

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Another great video. Congrats again. JP :D

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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!!

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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!

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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!

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Man, what a ride! Way to go!

Re: Speedweek 2024 Ford Flathead Runs 214.671 For the Record
 

That was great, thanks Ronnie. Well done!

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

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Love it, love it!!

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Wow! Great run. Keep those flatheads breaking records.

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Love it, thanks for the ride.

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

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Man what a ride! Thanks for taking us along!