This was Maple Grove , where we won B/SA

The image to the left is the memorial decal so graciously designed by Michael Beard, and Printed at no cost by Bill Howell, both from the ClassRacer.com forums. Decals are still available for a small donation, and the proceeds go to Chris' three Children. David -13, Max - 6 , and Isabella -5 years old. Many thanks for Michael and Bill for their kind efforts. And special thanks to all who have given or will.



One angle of the car at Maple Grove.
Where we won Class B/SA. There were three Challengers there and when we arrived, one was in A/SA, and one was in C/SA where we would have preferred to run. And even though the car in C had already shown he was fast and had beaten us heads up in Columbus, he didn't want to move from C.

So, as much as I would have liked to return the favor, and take class away from him as he did us, when he came in late and registered in the same class as us, I decided to go to B/SA.


Why? For the good of the Challenger Drag Pak program. It would be much better if Challengers won A/SA, B/SA. and C/SA than if we only won two of the three. So that was my choice.

I knew we would run fast enough for B, since we had made our previous runs on only 7 cylinders and still been competitive. We found a compromised coil pack, which we replaced and got everything out of the car that we knew it should do.

Our first run was 9.85 seconds, making us top qualifier in stock. The first of a streak of four such occurrences in Stock, covering two Nationals and two Divisionals. And with the exception of Maple Grove, where we did get horsepower, we got the other three top qualifiers without getting any horsepower added.

The next run, was much later and our weather calculations and everyone we spoke with was in agreement that the air was not as good, and the track was not as fast. Most cars showed that to be true as they ran down the track, one after another slower than their previous run.

Well, apparently not everyone was in agreement with that, and obviously it was the Megamaniac. The car just went out and ran a 9.80 Can you say Wow? I sure did!

That was the start of our trip, and you can see why I was more than a little excited to see the car finally run up to our expectations.

BTW: The pictures were taken by AutoImagery. Good job guys!

David