These drivers and navigators are GOOD! Some racers were off their mark by thousandths of a second. It was like bracket racing, but for 118 miles. In fact, Billy Hunt and Mike Laurence (from Fort Stockton) ran a perfect number in the 120-mph class. In the 115-mph class, George and Barbara Langdon ran their '98 Corvette just over by 0.001 mph. Second place was only 0.002 over, while Third was just 0.004 over. Amazing! In the unlimited class, the win and new record went to Mike and Marsha Borders in a '99 Monte Carlo at 166.979 mph.
We ended up running 0.152 off our 85-mph target-good enough for Fifth place (even though there were only five in our class). It was a great time; we did something different, and learned a lot about what we would do if we could do it again-which we hope to do next year. We are already scheming on better heads and intake, maybe a cam or a set of gears...
Go on, get out, and have some fun with your car!
Have The Need for Speed?
Try these event home pages for more information on dates, locations and rules:
Big Bend Open Road Race, Fort Stockton, Texas
www.bborr.com
Road Runner Open Road Race, Fort Stockton, Texas
www.rrorr.net
Sandhills Open Road Challenge, Nebraska
www.sorcrace.com
US Autobahn Series (USAS), Nevada
www.openroadracing.com
Silver State Classic and more, Nevada
www.sscc.us
 Since we're trying to average...  Since we're trying to average 85 mph, and the factory speedo stops at 85, we upgraded to an electronic Auto Meter speedometer. These use a simple transducer that screws onto the transmission in place of the mechanical cable. To calibrate it, you simply push the button, drive exactly two miles, and push the button again. Instant accuracy. |  Charles and Dale Armstrong,...  Charles and Dale Armstrong, out of Fort Worth, drove this well-raced '89 Camaro. The team came in at 0.310 mph off their target speed of 125 mph, which was good enough for Fifth place. |  For late-model Chevy performance,...  For late-model Chevy performance, the Big Bend Open Road Race is the place to be. Camaros were pretty well represented throughout the race. |
 This decal tells it all: Car...  This decal tells it all: Car Number 93, Class Street Rod, Target Goal of 85 mph, the tech's initials and our Tech Speed of 112 mph (fastest we could legally go). |  Every year, Bud Powers changes...  Every year, Bud Powers changes the number on his car-to his age! He was running in the 100-mph class and ended up just 0.518 over. His daughter, Linda Murray was navigating for him. | |