I agree on that Tom, Riverside was neat at the end of the run kick it out of
gear and coast up the hill. What a shame it's gone. The Ontario speedway was
a good drag strip as well
We ran there a couple of times when I drove the Drifters car club C-blown
gas dragster. Had a 265 C/I chevy with a 471 and a Delta chain driven
blower drive and a hydro. Fun car.
Glen
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Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: Monster Garage
> The 1/2 mile was a blast. We took Top Eliminator once beating the Sadd
> Bros Blown Dodge Roadster. We were able to make 33% nitro work at the 1/2
> mile, however, longer distance became a problem. We ran 166 MPH in D/FR at
> Riverside and 189 MPH at El Mirage in 1964 with severe detonation. Our
> best was 195 MPH at Bonneville, but never could make it to the lights with
> all cylinders.
>
> Thinking back on the 1/2 mile makes Vandenberg's runway all the more
> attractive.
>
> Tom, Redding CA
>
> Glen Barrett wrote:
>> I have a trophy from the Riverside 1/2 mile drags in my flathead powered
>> rear engine roadster @ 131.62 mph. Beat Jack Chrisman in his Highboy.
>> Loved the 1/2 mile. Also ran the 1/4 mile at riverside a couple of times
>> Great course.
>> Glen
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