SKID ROW AT SUMMERNATS 33 – PART 1
Author: Peter "Flinty" Flint
Before the start of the Burnout Masters Qualifying, Summernats were kind enough to have Nik’s family and closest friends on the start line to pay tribute and celebrate the life of the late Nikolas Rigby. Nikolas was loved by all in the burnout scene, and having qualified for this years Burnout Masters is was fitting that Summernats did not replace his spot, as no one can replace Nik.
If you’re having difficulty in coping with things, please speak up and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember…. It Ain’t weak to Speak.
Cleetus McFarland shipped his 632 Cube Big Block Chev Camaro “TOAST” to Summernats 33 to compete in the Burnout Competition. His Tip-in was definately a worthy contender but a wall hit and tyre fire shortly after would have put him out of judging contention, and to make matters worse the 632 Cube Chev decides to let go leaving a dent in the sump.. Stay tuned for further videos as the Cleetus Crew purchased another engine and fitted it the following day, with Cleetus returning to the Burnout Pad for 2 further burnouts over the weekend.
Rick Fuller breaks his Summernats curse taking the Burnout Masters win in his Blown Injected LS VF Ute “FULL ON”.
Mat Lloyd runs an impressive 8.70 at 165mph in his Turbo LS3 VG Ute “BIG BLUE”. With a healthy diet of E85 and 34 pound of boost this weapon has seen 1,293rwhp on the Hub Dyno..
Jesse Murphy runs a PB of 8.20 at 263kmh (163mph) in his Turbo RB30 Holden Rodeo.
Darren Clinton only got 1 pass at the recent Streetbuilt Track Day as his Twin Turbo VH Commodore “VHSSHDT” Lifted a Cylinder Head through the traps spraying coolant on the tyres and getting a little out of shape. Still runs an 8.07 at 258khm.
Leigh Fallon debuts his brand new 440 Cube Windsor powered TD Cortina “LETHAL275” at the Streetbuilt Private Track Day and starts where he left off with this XW Ute, with a couple of awesome wheel stands…
Whenever you’re playing with Cars there’s bound to be set-backs, and the team behind ADHD VK found out today that nothing ever goes to plan.. After a complete re-vamp of the car in preparation for Summernats which included a Brand new Mechanical fuel system, complete re-wire, gearbox, converter and numerous other improvements all it takes is 1 little thing to F*ck up your day.
With the car on the Tune Corp dyno and going through the warm-up process the head gasket has failed in spectacular fashion in a shower of flames and sparks cutting the Dyno session short.
The VK Commodore is running a 370 Cube (6 Litre based) LS, with an 8/71 Blower Shop Supercharger with around 20 pounds of boost and a Fowler Injection Hat with a Custom machined intake, 2 Speed Glide and 9 Inch Diff.
The team now has a week to sort the issue before Reece and crew leave for Summernats.
Please note that Pro West DID NOT Build the Engine, they were only involved in redesign of the Fuel System.
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