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Old 07-16-2021, 02:27 PM   #21
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He obviously knows what he’s doing, congratulations.
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Old 07-17-2021, 04:38 PM   #22
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Just got back from the trip to Maine. Here's the numbers from the two test runs.
On my first run the mile speed was 190.708 and at the mile and a half the speed was 207.046
For the second run I decided to change the gear in the quickchange to see if the engine which is 292 cubic inches would pull a taller gear.
The second run at the mile the speed was 191.438 and at the mile and a half the speed was 208.442. Latter I will post a nice in car video of the 207.046 run so everyone can experience all the excitement.
Thanks everyone for the compliments.
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Ronnie, Your previous record was on gasoline...what fuel were you running on these runs?
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Old 07-17-2021, 06:13 PM   #24
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Ronnie, Your previous record was on gasoline...what fuel were you running on these runs?
All runs were made using VP racing gasoline.
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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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Old 07-17-2021, 07:11 PM   #25
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Wow! Very well done Ron!!
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Old 07-17-2021, 07:25 PM   #26
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Heres the in car video of the run


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWMbK20UOhA
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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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Old 07-17-2021, 07:38 PM   #27
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Yep, that's got some boogie, thanks for the ride!!
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Old 07-17-2021, 07:40 PM   #28
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As usual....SPECTACULAR! I saw 64-6500 going through the traps, and saw 135-ish on the oil pressure on occasion. Unreal, what YOU guys are doing, Ron! DD
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Old 07-17-2021, 08:17 PM   #29
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Great RUN!! ......It will be fun to see you at the salt soon!!
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Old 07-17-2021, 08:22 PM   #30
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Dang! That is impressive.
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Old 07-17-2021, 08:29 PM   #31
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Happy for you Thanks for the video.
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That just plain MADE my night. Amazing!
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Old 07-18-2021, 06:38 AM   #33
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Wow, that was fun! Impressive RPMs.


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Old 07-18-2021, 09:21 AM   #34
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She’s a goer Bub!!!!........Mark
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Old 07-18-2021, 10:53 AM   #35
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CONGRATULATIONS Ronnie. Also, thanks for the ARDUN education video I just watched on HAMB.
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It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.
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Outstanding Ron, kudos to you, Jnr and Laura on this achievement !!
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