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Abscate
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 Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:59 am Post subject: Re: Beetle races NASCAR in 1953 pic |
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I'm betting he's number three on the list.
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Yes, third spot in a ~65 whp Festiva on tiny 175/50-13 tires. It gets laughed when I show up at events, everyone is like "why is that even here?". Unfortunately it's apart for a new engine so I'll miss out on that autocross event this year. Was looking forward to what it would do with around 100hp and an 8500 rpm limit.
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Smoking the worlds unhappiest 2011 bmw m3 owner
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NJ John
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| Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:19 am Post subject: Re: Beetle races NASCAR in 1953 pic |
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Like when I brought my drag buggy to the old time drags. I made a guy with a 55 Chevy throw his helmet.
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madmike
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Location: Atlanta,Michigan
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| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:25 am Post subject: Re: Beetle races NASCAR in 1953 pic |
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I've sent a lot of 'Big Dogs' (V8's) home with their Tails Tucked too:wink: 
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76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
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oprn
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| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2022 5:38 am Post subject: Re: Beetle races NASCAR in 1953 pic |
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Great stories!
I sent a brand new IROC Camaro home to do some serious thinking once in my old beat up Rabbit on winter grips and in primer in an impromptu lights to lights contest. Kind of a special feeling to be the winning under dog.
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madmike
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 4:29 am Post subject: Re: Beetle races NASCAR in 1953 pic |
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I just had a V8,,, a Hemi too
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Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works" |
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