Atco News, Results and Pictures...

J Banning · 11-25-2007, 10:27 AM

***Update on the Points Series***

I just conducted a couple of long distance phone interviews (from Florida) with some of our Points Series racers at today's event at ATCO...

Huber:
"It was cold. The gates opened late at 9:00am, but cars were running now and there was a good turnout with LOTS of mustangs.

During practice Gregg (1970GSX) was running in the 10.70's. I went on the trailer after the first practice run. I blew another head gasket bad! The car lost traction on the launch and the boost zinged up!

They are calling the cars to the lanes again. I gotta go watch."

Gregg:
"Its a really nice day Here. High 40's with no wind.

It's good to not have Banning around. Rhumor has it that he got scared and ran to Florida. Yes, Huber blew a head gasket. Paulie is racing in the electonics class, so I can't take him out for you [i.e.: Banning]

I'll tell you what, there are lots of cars here."

Wayne:
"So far you couldn't have asked for a better day. The drive there was fine, except Jim & Bob Barnes got a ticket crossing the DE Memorial Bridge.

I'm racing the GN today. The blue car still has issues with the exhaust fitting.

No smack talking going on. The regulars are there and we know better.

I had McDonnalds for breakfast. The old Berlin Circle looks nice.

Eliminations should start at 1:00pm."

Scojack:
"Huber lifter another head gasket. Gregg ran a 10.70. Paulie is running in the 10's. Wayne ran a 13.3 on street tires. I think Avon ran a 9.35 or something like that.

There's lots of mustangs. That's about it. Everyone is in their 2nd time run right now, I don't think they will get a 3rd.

That's it, later!"

So, as of 11:50am there were several MAGNA members spectating and the following Points Series racers were there racing:
- Huber.
- Gregg.
- Avon.
- Paulie.
- Wayne.
- Tony.
- Mike.
- Nick.

Good luck guys.
Post up pictures and stories when you all get back!

-Banning.

jdodman · 11-25-2007, 02:51 PM

It was a perfect day for racing. The turnout for the Fords was pretty good. I left at noon and there were still Fords pulling into Atco on trailers...

Remember John (& Paul) when you guys pull the motor, to do the heads, give me a call. I would like to help (and learn). Good seeing everyone..

Thanks,

84BuickGNYorkPA · 11-25-2007, 03:34 PM

Sh*t to H*ll John, say it ain't so......
Nice times Gregg, can't wait to hear how everyone did....
Chuck

J Banning · 11-25-2007, 04:07 PM

I just talked to Gregg. They had a couple of oil-downs and hold-ups and are now just getting ready to run 2nd round. One mustang blew his motor up so hard that one of the pistons ended up on the track surface!

Gregg went out in the 1st round with a red light. Everyone else is still in it. Jay showed up late and couldn't get a tech card, but was able to race under Huber's number and make 1st round. We don't have anything in the rules that says you can't do that, so his points today will count towards the final results.

jdodman · 11-25-2007, 04:29 PM

Gregg, come on ...You were doing so well....

J Banning · 11-25-2007, 05:00 PM

Paulie just called.

He went out in the second round. Ran under his dial by just a couple of hundreds of a second. He couldn't see where the other guy was on the track.

Avon is still in it. He just had a bye-run. I believe he is the only other MAGNA Points Series racer left in competition.

Once Gregg has a chance to post up the results (he was Event Coordinator), we should be able to post up the end of season results for the Points Series.

J Banning · 11-25-2007, 05:14 PM

Paulie called again...

"Avon just took 1st place in the Pro class with a 8.88 on a 8.80 dial."

That's it for the day. Everyone is done. Good job guys. CONGRATS AVON!!

Nordy racer · 11-25-2007, 05:32 PM

congrats guys.. WAY TO GO AVON

EightSecV6 · 11-25-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Banning

Paulie called again...

"Avon just took 1st place in the Pro class with a 8.88 on a 8.80 dial."

That's it for the day. Everyone is done. Good job guys. CONGRATS AVON!!

SWEET! He still has the 76 turbo on it too!!!!!

jhuber · 11-25-2007, 07:43 PM

Excellent day of racing...well except for popping the head gasket on the first run of the day!!!

I got to be the photographer for the day till my battery ran dead!!! Gregg needed to leave and appointed me event coordinator. Avon's win was the highlight of the day!!! Great going, Avon!!!
Pics to follow...

TUFBUICK · 11-25-2007, 08:11 PM

Here's some of mine......................

jhuber · 11-25-2007, 08:12 PM

jhuber · 11-25-2007, 08:17 PM

jhuber · 11-25-2007, 08:20 PM

I know...I know it's a Mustang but it's BRAND NEW.........

AND IT RUNS 10's!!!!!!!

Purple87SS · 11-25-2007, 08:40 PM

Well first off I'd like to thank Huber for blowing it up yet again!!!! In case some of you didn't hear yet, I was running late because I popped the big question to my girlfriend Amanda today. She said YES so that was all good. I had this planned for a few weeks so when they rescheduled this event to today it kinda sucked that I was going to miss this race. Owell, right? She had nursing school today so after she left around 1pm, I got in the Buick raced to Atco ASAP. The front gate would not let my buy a race ticket or even a test and tune ticket because eliminations had already started(so the lady at the gate thought), so I gave her my free admission pass (thanks Mikey!!!) and went into the pits to park with the MAGNA crew. Since Huber was on the trailer already, I used his number to enter eliminations.

I had no idea

what I'd run since I got there at 1:45ish and had no time trials. So I dialed a 12.1 for the first round. The 10.? car I ran redlighted and I took the first round. I actually ran a 12.08 so I decided to dial down a bit. 2nd round I dialed a 11.99 and ran a 12.24 but ran closer to my dial than the Mustake I ran. Another win for me. Third round I dialed up a bit to 12.05and spun horribly about 80 feet out and ran a 12.4x and lost to a 11.70 dialed Mustang who ran an 11.80.

So all in all it was good day, got engaged to the woman I love, it cost me nothing to race with MAGNA boys and got some points in the process.

11-25-2007, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
J Banning www.magnabuick.com Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,646	Atco News, Results and Pictures... *Update on the Points Series* I just conducted a couple of long distance phone interviews (from Florida) with some of our Points Series racers at today's event at ATCO... Huber: "It was cold. The gates opened late at 9:00am, but cars were running now and there was a good turnout with LOTS of mustangs. During practice Gregg (1970GSX) was running in the 10.70's. I went on the trailer after the first practice run. I blew another head gasket bad! The car lost traction on the launch and the boost zinged up! They are calling the cars to the lanes again. I gotta go watch." Gregg: "Its a really nice day Here. High 40's with no wind. It's good to not have Banning around. Rhumor has it that he got scared and ran to Florida. Yes, Huber blew a head gasket. Paulie is racing in the electonics class, so I can't take him out for you [i.e.: Banning] I'll tell you what, there are lots of cars here." Wayne: "So far you couldn't have asked for a better day. The drive there was fine, except Jim & Bob Barnes got a ticket crossing the DE Memorial Bridge. I'm racing the GN today. The blue car still has issues with the exhaust fitting. No smack talking going on. The regulars are there and we know better. I had McDonnalds for breakfast. The old Berlin Circle looks nice. Eliminations should start at 1:00pm." Scojack: "Huber lifter another head gasket. Gregg ran a 10.70. Paulie is running in the 10's. Wayne ran a 13.3 on street tires. I think Avon ran a 9.35 or something like that. There's lots of mustangs. That's about it. Everyone is in their 2nd time run right now, I don't think they will get a 3rd. That's it, later!" So, as of 11:50am there were several MAGNA members spectating and the following Points Series racers were there racing: - Huber. - Gregg. - Avon. - Paulie. - Wayne. - Tony. - Mike. - Nick. Good luck guys. Post up pictures and stories when you all get back! -Banning. __________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series Someday this will all come together: Girdled 109 stroker, 76GTQ 4-bolt turbo, Bronsonian Stage IV heads, 83's and Razor's dual nozzle, Turbotweak Speed Density w/WBo2 control, Powerstroke IC, Michael's TH400 w/transbrake, 33 spline Mosers & full spool, 325/50/15 drag radials. Last edited by J Banning; 11-25-2007 at 10:50 AM.

11-25-2007, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jdodman Whats that thing ? Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,588	It was a perfect day for racing. The turnout for the Fords was pretty good. I left at noon and there were still Fords pulling into Atco on trailers... Remember John (& Paul) when you guys pull the motor, to do the heads, give me a call. I would like to help (and learn). Good seeing everyone.. Thanks, __________________ 1987 GN - The Black One

11-25-2007, 03:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
84BuickGNYorkPA PA Cert. Machinist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: York PA Posts: 2,765	Sht to Hll John, say it ain't so...... Nice times Gregg, can't wait to hear how everyone did.... Chuck __________________ RJC Girdle, King Bearings, .04 Diamond slugs, 210/215 roller, 1:65 roller rockers, Champion heads, PTC 3200 LU 11.21 @ 122.78 old school TE-62 22psi Atco NJ conv unlocked, still tuning.... Original Owner 2/84 MAGNA BPG #2015 Cotton's, Gbody Parts, Alky Control, Casper's, Full Throttle Speed, Turbo Tweak, Michael's Transmissions In the body shop for a strip down to bare metal and start over paint job. Hunting for a new turbo... Fastest pass to date video link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W_kS...os=vNbrhjHY_Ss

11-25-2007, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
J Banning www.magnabuick.com Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,646	I just talked to Gregg. They had a couple of oil-downs and hold-ups and are now just getting ready to run 2nd round. One mustang blew his motor up so hard that one of the pistons ended up on the track surface! Gregg went out in the 1st round with a red light. Everyone else is still in it. Jay showed up late and couldn't get a tech card, but was able to race under Huber's number and make 1st round. We don't have anything in the rules that says you can't do that, so his points today will count towards the final results. __________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series Someday this will all come together: Girdled 109 stroker, 76GTQ 4-bolt turbo, Bronsonian Stage IV heads, 83's and Razor's dual nozzle, Turbotweak Speed Density w/WBo2 control, Powerstroke IC, Michael's TH400 w/transbrake, 33 spline Mosers & full spool, 325/50/15 drag radials.

11-25-2007, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
jdodman Whats that thing ? Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,588	Gregg, come on ...You were doing so well.... __________________ 1987 GN - The Black One

11-25-2007, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
J Banning www.magnabuick.com Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,646	Paulie just called. He went out in the second round. Ran under his dial by just a couple of hundreds of a second. He couldn't see where the other guy was on the track. Avon is still in it. He just had a bye-run. I believe he is the only other MAGNA Points Series racer left in competition. Once Gregg has a chance to post up the results (he was Event Coordinator), we should be able to post up the end of season results for the Points Series. __________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series Someday this will all come together: Girdled 109 stroker, 76GTQ 4-bolt turbo, Bronsonian Stage IV heads, 83's and Razor's dual nozzle, Turbotweak Speed Density w/WBo2 control, Powerstroke IC, Michael's TH400 w/transbrake, 33 spline Mosers & full spool, 325/50/15 drag radials.

11-25-2007, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
J Banning www.magnabuick.com Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,646	Paulie called again... "Avon just took 1st place in the Pro class with a 8.88 on a 8.80 dial." That's it for the day. Everyone is done. Good job guys. CONGRATS AVON!! __________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series Someday this will all come together: Girdled 109 stroker, 76GTQ 4-bolt turbo, Bronsonian Stage IV heads, 83's and Razor's dual nozzle, Turbotweak Speed Density w/WBo2 control, Powerstroke IC, Michael's TH400 w/transbrake, 33 spline Mosers & full spool, 325/50/15 drag radials.

11-25-2007, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nordy racer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny Cali Baby Posts: 957	congrats guys.. WAY TO GO AVON __________________ ET TIME 9.65 at 139.7mph 6/30/07 Fontana Raceway CA NEW MOTOR::: Anderson Built 109 block- GN1R Champon Heads, Hyd Roller Cam, Forged Stroker Crank (eagle), H Beam Rods, 40 Over Pistons, GTQ76 turbo, V1 front mount, FAST system, 83lb injectors, ATI 9in convertor, 400 trans with brake, 373 gears

11-25-2007, 07:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
jhuber In WayToo Deep Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 6,106	Excellent day of racing...well except for popping the head gasket on the first run of the day!!! I got to be the photographer for the day till my battery ran dead!!! Gregg needed to leave and appointed me event coordinator. Avon's win was the highlight of the day!!! Great going, Avon!!! Pics to follow... __________________ Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series John Huber Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Assistant Club Director & New Jersey State Rep. Buick Performance Group BPG Member #2033 #2 rocks to the tune of 12.25@107mph, Stock turbo #2 rocks to the tune of 10.98@121mph, TA49 turbo Huber at Cecil 2008 Huber at Atco 2008 Huber 10.98 at 121 7.97 at 175 GN 7.97 at 175 GN ...all this and a WH-1 too!!!

11-25-2007, 08:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
TUFBUICK I BUSTED "JIMMY WHEEZE"! Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 560	Here's some of mine...................... __________________ MOON' Support the BPG....Join the club and pay your DUES

11-25-2007, 08:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
jhuber In WayToo Deep Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 6,106	Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series John Huber Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Assistant Club Director & New Jersey State Rep. Buick Performance Group BPG Member #2033 #2 rocks to the tune of 12.25@107mph, Stock turbo #2 rocks to the tune of 10.98@121mph, TA49 turbo Huber at Cecil 2008 Huber at Atco 2008 Huber 10.98 at 121 7.97 at 175 GN 7.97 at 175 GN ...all this and a WH-1 too!!!

11-25-2007, 08:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
jhuber In WayToo Deep Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 6,106	Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series John Huber Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Assistant Club Director & New Jersey State Rep. Buick Performance Group BPG Member #2033 #2 rocks to the tune of 12.25@107mph, Stock turbo #2 rocks to the tune of 10.98@121mph, TA49 turbo Huber at Cecil 2008 Huber at Atco 2008 Huber 10.98 at 121 7.97 at 175 GN 7.97 at 175 GN ...all this and a WH-1 too!!!

11-25-2007, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
jhuber In WayToo Deep Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 6,106	I know...I know it's a Mustang but it's BRAND NEW......... AND IT RUNS 10's!!!!!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series John Huber Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Assistant Club Director & New Jersey State Rep. Buick Performance Group BPG Member #2033 #2 rocks to the tune of 12.25@107mph, Stock turbo #2 rocks to the tune of 10.98@121mph, TA49 turbo Huber at Cecil 2008 Huber at Atco 2008 Huber 10.98 at 121 7.97 at 175 GN 7.97 at 175 GN ...all this and a WH-1 too!!!

11-25-2007, 08:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Purple87SS Will Boost 4 Boobies!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,819	Well first off I'd like to thank Huber for blowing it up yet again!!!! In case some of you didn't hear yet, I was running late because I popped the big question to my girlfriend Amanda today. She said YES so that was all good. I had this planned for a few weeks so when they rescheduled this event to today it kinda sucked that I was going to miss this race. Owell, right? She had nursing school today so after she left around 1pm, I got in the Buick raced to Atco ASAP. The front gate would not let my buy a race ticket or even a test and tune ticket because eliminations had already started(so the lady at the gate thought), so I gave her my free admission pass (thanks Mikey!!!) and went into the pits to park with the MAGNA crew. Since Huber was on the trailer already, I used his number to enter eliminations. I had no idea what I'd run since I got there at 1:45ish and had no time trials. So I dialed a 12.1 for the first round. The 10.? car I ran redlighted and I took the first round. I actually ran a 12.08 so I decided to dial down a bit. 2nd round I dialed a 11.99 and ran a 12.24 but ran closer to my dial than the Mustake I ran. Another win for me. Third round I dialed up a bit to 12.05and spun horribly about 80 feet out and ran a 12.4x and lost to a 11.70 dialed Mustang who ran an 11.80. So all in all it was good day, got engaged to the woman I love, it cost me nothing to race with MAGNA boys and got some points in the process. __________________ MAGNA- Dir. of Public Relations 1987 TURBO T WE4(1 of 1547) "Yeah, it's only a !" 1987 Monte Carlo SS- "Purple People Eater" 2007 Chevy TrailBlazer SS- "Daily Driver"

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