Anyone Go to Silver State Race?


Daniel,

I need at least six students to cover all my expenses and pay for the other instructors.

Richard Hille
Hille Racing, Inc.
The GT School
 
Richard,

Congrats on a great run....my 198.99 is going to be dust soon I think :) I still got the itch a little as I never got a good run on 318. I really thought I was good for a 210 average that day but after almost crashing after hitting a bump I just couldn't keep my foot on the gas....It kept creeping up :) I would be doing 225mph or so look down and then I would be doing 160 like my heart rate.... :) You will get there my friend but be safe! If you need an instructer on a weekend I will be gald to help.

Dave Golder
General Manager
Hennessey Performance
 
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Dave,

Thanks for the kudos. I am really trying to break that 200 average, but for now it will have to wait until I can put together sponsorship for an 800 hp engine for my ride. The 703 hp just won't get me going fast enough to buck those headwinds. And realistically I'm looking at about $50,000 for the equivalent of a good Cup motor. :bang

Richard Hille
The GT School
 
TallCarGuy said:
Dave,

Thanks for the kudos. I am really trying to break that 200 average, but for now it will have to wait until I can put together sponsorship for an 800 hp engine for my ride. The 703 hp just won't get me going fast enough to buck those headwinds. And realistically I'm looking at about $50,000 for the equivalent of a good Cup motor. :bang

Richard Hille
The GT School
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if i was you i would mod your Ford GT and bust 200 mph......
 
Fast Freddy,

Two problems with moding the GT and busting 200. One, I could never fit in the Ford GT with a full roll cage. (TallCarGuy) Two, there is NO PLACE to put a 32 gallon fuel cell that would be needed to complete these events at those speeds. If you had a VERY EXPENSIVE custom fuel cell made up to take the place of the stock tank and ALL the "trunk space" up front you might be able to have enough fuel, but now you have no place to install the required fire system bottle. On top of all that, when you're done, your $150,000 GT is now worth about $90,000 IF you could find anyone interested in buying it.

Nah, I'll stick with my current Silver State ride and eventually acquire the necessary horse puppies to achieve my multiple goals.

Richard Hille
2007 - 2008 Silver State Challenge - Unlimited Class Winner
The GT School
 
TallCarGuy said:
Fast Freddy,

Two problems with moding the GT and busting 200. One, I could never fit in the Ford GT with a full roll cage. (TallCarGuy) Two, there is NO PLACE to put a 32 gallon fuel cell that would be needed to complete these events at those speeds. If you had a VERY EXPENSIVE custom fuel cell made up to take the place of the stock tank and ALL the "trunk space" up front you might be able to have enough fuel, but now you have no place to install the required fire system bottle. On top of all that, when you're done, your $150,000 GT is now worth about $90,000 IF you could find anyone interested in buying it.

Nah, I'll stick with my current Silver State ride and eventually acquire the necessary horse puppies to achieve my multiple goals.

Richard Hille
2007 - 2008 Silver State Challenge - Unlimited Class Winner
The GT School
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Richard,

How much fuel you use? My cup car only uses about 14 gallons at SSCC. Other roads like elko I used more becasue of being on and off the gas.

I have a customer who has offered me the use of his SC/TT GT but like you I have the same problem with fitting. No doubt the car can bust a duece.
 
Dave,

Flat out I'm getting about 4 mpg. At the 170 mph events, like the Pony Express and Bonneville 100, I get about 5 mpg. At the NORC and the SSCC I not only have to make it to the finish line, but I then drive to Ash Springs to wait for the trailer.

Richard Hille
The GT School
 
TallCarGuy said:
Dave,

Flat out I'm getting about 4 mpg. At the 170 mph events, like the Pony Express and Bonneville 100, I get about 5 mpg. At the NORC and the SSCC I not only have to make it to the finish line, but I then drive to Ash Springs to wait for the trailer.

Richard Hille
The GT School
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have you ever data logged your AF numbers from start to finish? i assume that starting at the higher elevation its really fat then leans out to your target air fuel ratio at about 60 miles into the race? just curious about this. thanks and congrats on some really impressive numbers.

ps - on the return stage (48 miles) i averaged 177 mph in a mostly stock viper gts at the elko twin 50 race. the car only ran 184 on the radar trap. that was back before my balls shrank.
 
Hennessey Performance said:
have you ever data logged your AF numbers from start to finish? i assume that starting at the higher elevation its really fat then leans out to your target air fuel ratio at about 60 miles into the race?
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Wouldn't the MAF adjust for the elevation and air density changes and hold your commanded A/F?
 
John,

I think you are assuming that my car is a LOT more sophisticated than it really is. This is an antique style small block Chevy with 23 degree heads, and a single four barrel carburetor. The only "tech" item I have at all is a couple of EGTs on #7 and #8 so that I don't allow it to run too lean.

This is the only car, as far as I'm aware, to average over 195 mph on three occasions (so far) at the Silver State that started life as a "real car" and while being equipped with power windows, and carpeting...... also T-Tops, but they might be leaving. :wink

Richard Hille
Hille Racing, Inc.
The GT School
 
TallCarGuy said:
John,

I think you are assuming that my car is a LOT more sophisticated than it really is. This is an antique style small block Chevy with 23 degree heads, and a single four barrel carburetor. The only "tech" item I have at all is a couple of EGTs on #7 and #8 so that I don't allow it to run too lean.

This is the only car, as far as I'm aware, to average over 195 mph on three occasions (so far) at the Silver State that started life as a "real car" and while being equipped with power windows, and carpeting...... also T-Tops, but they might be leaving. :wink

Richard Hille
Hille Racing, Inc.
The GT School
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I understand and I know you are running a carb. That is why I suggest you tune your air fuel ratios for your altitudes. Based on your fuel consumption I think you might be running too fat and thus leaving some power on the table. Anyway, congrats on some killer numbers!
 
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