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08-16-2020, 08:12 AM | #21 |
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Re: Ronnie roadster
Go go go, Ronnie go, Ronnie Be Good .......
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08-16-2020, 08:21 AM | #22 | |
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Actually we have to use the gas/fuel sold at the event. For our combination we use gas for the fuel record also. The vendor on the salt sells VP brand race gas I use their C-16 which is 118 octane its $17.00 a gallon in three miles the engine burns one gallon. To run the 19 miles and including running the engine for a tune we used 7 gallons of race gas. Certainly NOT an economy combination. Some will ask how heavy is the car its over 3000 pounds race ready including driver wearing all the required safety gear. Thats all the secrets I can give away at this point Ronnieroadster
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I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH |
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08-16-2020, 08:25 AM | #23 |
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Congrats, Ron! Glad all went well and the salt was good. Incredible stuff for you and your family.
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08-16-2020, 08:29 AM | #24 |
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Ron has done well, he's increase the evolution of the Flathead. Like others from the past, he;s set the bar alittle higher.
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08-16-2020, 08:39 AM | #25 |
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Great accomplishments Ronnie. Your son & yourself should be very proud.
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08-16-2020, 09:13 AM | #26 |
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08-16-2020, 09:37 AM | #27 |
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If I knew 1/2 of what you've forgotten about flatheads I'd die a happy man. Congrats to all you have accomplished.
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08-16-2020, 09:56 AM | #28 |
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Congratulations !! Where and when will you be running in Maine?
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08-16-2020, 10:08 AM | #29 |
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08-16-2020, 02:13 PM | #30 | |
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P.S......read down thru the records....you’ll see “Ron San Giovanni” many times.
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08-16-2020, 02:46 PM | #31 | |
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Sid the event takes place at the retired Loring air base located in Limestone Maine. It begins on Wednesday September 2nd and runs till Saturday the 5th. Wednesday will be tech only the first runs will take place on Thursday and continue till Saturday. Due to the Virus issues there limiting the amount of spectators if you go tell them your with our race team supporting flatheads. Ronnieroadster
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I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH |
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08-16-2020, 02:59 PM | #32 |
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08-16-2020, 03:21 PM | #33 |
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Heres a video of cars leaving the line our car flathead powered is at the 4:14 time frame. Leaving the line we were still having issues on this run but you can get a feel for what its like speed on this pass was 184 turn up the volume. Many of Johns videos of Speedweek are outstanding.
Ronnieroadster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZF4vPUJLYs
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I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH |
08-16-2020, 04:28 PM | #34 |
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Good stuff!
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08-16-2020, 05:04 PM | #35 |
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Just watched on a 50 inch screen with enhanced sound (like being there)
This is volume 2 showing finish line at about 45 sec in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrMMN7EWp0I
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08-16-2020, 06:12 PM | #36 |
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Sounds like an airplane.
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