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Old 08-14-2021, 05:13 PM   #1
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Default Ford Flathead Ford V-8 powered roadster 200 MPH at Speedweek

Here's a run down of our Speedweek adventures for 2021 we arrived in Wendover with two goals. First was to reset our gas a record to over 200 MPH thus becoming the first gas burning Ford flathead roadster to go over 200. The second goal was to get our close friend Jeff Arnett into the 200 MPH club thus getting his Red hat. So this is what happened.


FIRST On Saturday August 7, 2021 at 10:53 AM History was made when I drove my Rear Engine Modified Roadster powered by a supercharged gas burning 8BA Ford flathead to a speed of 204.770
This my friends was the first time a Ford flathead V-8 burning gasoline powered a roadster over 200 miles an hour on the salt. On Sundays return run the speed was 206.717. I now had the the gas record at 205.744 our record coming into this was previously 195.650 First step in our plan was now completed.

For our second goal we changed the car to run on our fuel record while still burning gasoline. We changed the driver to Jeff Arnett and on Monday morning Jeff ran 206.906 he was now half way to that Red hat. On Tuesday mornings return run Jeff went 205.906 he now had the record at 206.249 Jeff is now a life time member of the 200 MPH club. The record coming into this was 187.443

With some discussion with the team about the possible potential of the new combination and Ford flathead engine my crew chief and son Ron Jr suggested we change the gear to a lot taller number and change the carb jetting. Now it was my sons turn to take the car for a ride to see what the changes would do. Here's the numbers at the 2-1/4 speed 205.183 mile 3 - 210.757 mile 4 - 219.851
this was the fastest speeds ever turned by a Ford flathead powered roadster on the salt using no exotic fuels just plain old racing gasoline.

My son and I machine and assemble as well as build everything ourselves its a labor of love taking hundreds if not thousands of hours to accomplish. My wife Laura is our biggest supporter and fan without her help guidance and wisdom none of this would have happened. The reliable 8BA ran 16 miles on kill without any issues whatsoever.

We now have a good tune up to work with for 2022
Ronnieroadster

Enjoy this in car video of my 206.717 MPH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxpKOAceIq0
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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 08-14-2021, 05:24 PM   #2
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Wow! What a ride thanks for shooting the video that was Awesome! Congratulations!
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Old 08-14-2021, 05:43 PM   #3
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Congrats to the team!!!!.......Henry would be saying....”Wholly sh!t !!!”.......Mark
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Congratulations; great performances all!
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Old 08-14-2021, 05:51 PM   #5
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Looked like he couldn't find the turnout either. They're hard to see. I drove across one one one of my runs. That's as close as I got. It was good talking with you as always, Ronnie. Good job.
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Old 08-14-2021, 05:53 PM   #6
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I should have watched the video before commenting.......that was just plain awesome!!
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Congratulations and thank you for taking us along!
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Old 08-15-2021, 05:33 AM   #8
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what a ride who needs drugs
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Old 08-15-2021, 06:34 AM   #9
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Thanks Ron and congratulations to the team.
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Old 08-15-2021, 06:41 AM   #10
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You and your team did a great job, congratulations.
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Old 08-15-2021, 11:16 AM   #11
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That sounds like a big Ye Haw! The salt conditions must have been favorable this year.

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Old 08-15-2021, 11:27 AM   #12
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Well done! Great team effort. Congratulations to all.
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Great job as usual Ron. I love the fact that you and your team keep pushing the envelope!! Keep at it my friend!
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You never cease to amaze me Ron! Congratulations!
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Old 08-15-2021, 04:17 PM   #15
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Great job!!!
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Old 08-15-2021, 04:26 PM   #16
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Great job bumping up the record by that amount - heck of an accomplishment!
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That was amazing!!! You guys are truly Kings of the sport!
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Old 08-15-2021, 05:10 PM   #18
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WOW. Cool congrats.
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Congratulations Ron, Laura, and Junior....it was fun watching you smash the record (even though it was your own to break)!! A BIG Wolf Whistle to you!!
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Great Run! Dave
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