Et from barn to the Pod, a quest for 9 seconds

[et1170]

Test day at the Pod on Sunday, weather permitting Carl's search for a 9 second run must be possible!

[et1170]

Carl struggled finding grip on a couple of runs but she hooked up ok in this 1.  New pb 10.14 and 1.48 60ft.  Getting there!

 

[et1170]

Set up at the Springspeed Nationals.  Plenty of grip so could this be the first 9 second pass? Out around 10   1030. Should be live on santa pod youtube 

[et1170]

Unfortunately gearbox issues scuppered any chance of running a 9!  Not shifting from 3rd to 4th. On inspection found some dog damage and a gear wandering about on the shaft rather than being fixed!  A quick trip to see Claire Rule and let her wave her magic wand and hopefully we have a sorted box. Engine rebuilt and ready to install. 

[darcieeves]

Sounds like an awesome project—nothing better than turning a barn find into a 9-second missile! Can’t wait to see the progress and how you’ve tackled the build on a budget. Bring on the details and pics—this is the kind of grassroots racing we love to see!

[clairetoo]

On 5/6/2025 at 8:36 PM, et1170 said:

Unfortunately gearbox issues scuppered any chance of running a 9!  Not shifting from 3rd to 4th. On inspection found some dog damage and a gear wandering about on the shaft rather than being fixed!  A quick trip to see Claire Rule and let her wave her magic wand and hopefully we have a sorted box. Engine rebuilt and ready to install. 

I ran exactly the same spec `box at Melbourne (as did Alan Ward) - and shifted faultlessly all weekend , so should be good !