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Thread: Fayetteville Dragway, moved to 2/19/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

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    Fayetteville Dragway, moved to 2/19/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Weather forecast is shaping up to be a perfect weekend for racing. Fayetteville Dragway has a footbrake race scheduled for Sat 2/11 along with test&tune, and Sun 2/12 is fun & grudge and test&tune.
    I'm leaning to Sunday so it might not be as crowded, although if temps of mid to upper 70's hold true, it could mean alot of folks pulling their cars out to blow the dust off of them.

    Any of you northern racers want to carry your stuff down? Take monday off and get some racing out of your winter starved system?

    I'll be trying my second major attempt at the all-time turbo-mopar minivan record, but really i am focusing on getting a better launch, and light. I lost two races on my previous visit i would have won with a better R/T.
    Time to beat: 11.757@115
    Currently held by: Joe Manduno

    I do need to do a couple things to the van before going. I found a bad spark plug boot, and need to look a few other things over.
    Wayne H.

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    I just want you to know that your dragstrip updates are pretty much the best thing going on TM lately. Not a knock on anyone else, just saying your project brings excitement to the forum and it's appreciated.

    Dont push the red button.You hear me?

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by Vigo View Post
    I just want you to know that your dragstrip updates are pretty much the best thing going on TM lately. Not a knock on anyone else, just saying your project brings excitement to the forum and it's appreciated.
    Well my friend, glad i could help!
    Seems like there are more conversations on the FB groups. But when people finally part with that platform social media, they won't be able to reference all those conversations like here on the forum.

    I've been splitting time between both, but all my real update stuff is here.

    I just checked the weather, and i know it is still several days away, but the forecast now calls for 81F!
    I better get on the ball and order some new spark plugs...

    I hope i can get someone to take video. I have two professional guys who offered to shoot for me, so hopefully someone will be there.
    Will history be made this Sunday? I don't know. But, if it is, I want it recorded for posterity!
    Wayne H.

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Personally, i think this is a better platform to follow your progress, as there is an actual timeline. Things get lost on Facebook. They're always there, just hard to find.

    Good luck, Wayne!
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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    I'll certainly be following along. Good luck with the record attempt but all most as importantly, have fun If it isn't fun why do it right

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by 2.216VTurbo View Post
    I'll certainly be following along. Good luck with the record attempt but all most as importantly, have fun If it isn't fun why do it right
    Absolutely! This has been a wild ride for the last several years. Mini was really in a poor state when i first got her in 2010. And now, seven years later, she has culminated to a point where she once again is truely a "mean" mini, not to be taken lightly!
    So all that equals a tremendous amount of fun for me, and in knowing Gus's legacy lives on.

    If she does deliver and one day regains her record as fastest turbo minivan, then that would be sweet, especially against such steep long-standing competition. But, i know that anyone on top is only there for a while, so eventually someone will be there to challenge. I don't have any desire to use nitrous, since i never have, so that will always leave me at a slight disadvantage.

    Joe says he welcomes the competition, so it should be a fun year! Let the games begin...
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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    You are going racing and we in the Northeast are looking at a 6"-12" snowstorm on Thursday..... you are killing me,lol we need to move.

    Seriously though, good luck and keep us posted........... and send some of that 80*weather to CT!

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Well, i did make the invite, all frozen northerners are welcome!
    I moved here in 99 from MA/CT, and don't see myself moving back.
    We have some openings at work, do you have any plant/facilities/utilities experience? Looking for utility operators, industrial refrigeration (NH3, and Freon R22, R507), HVAC, steamplant boilers, air compressors, water softeners, etc.
    Wayne H.

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    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by 85glht View Post
    You are going racing and we in the Northeast are looking at a 6"-12" snowstorm on Thursday..... you are killing me,lol we need to move.

    Seriously though, good luck and keep us posted........... and send some of that 80*weather to CT!
    I was just reading it with the same feelings Dave, dammit Wayne have fun and good luck with the record!
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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    I think we need to do a winter SDAC invasion at Wayne's track.
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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by contraption22 View Post
    I think we need to do a winter SDAC invasion at Wayne's track.
    Load your mess up before the snow flies, and start heading this way!
    Also hotels are cheap in the area!
    Wayne H.

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    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    If my wife wasn't away this weekend leaving me as the sole kid taxi service for the three monsters, I'd head down. Could use a little racing.

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    Well, i did make the invite, all frozen northerners are welcome!
    I moved here in 99 from MA/CT, and don't see myself moving back.
    We have some openings at work, do you have any plant/facilities/utilities experience? Looking for utility operators, industrial refrigeration (NH3, and Freon R22, R507), HVAC, steamplant boilers, air compressors, water softeners, etc.
    Thanks for the heads up on the job openings but I do not qualify for any of those positions. I'm an Ironworker/ welder. My next job, I want to come home as clean as I left home.

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    Load your mess up before the snow flies, and start heading this way!
    Also hotels are cheap in the area!
    Motor is out of the car.... one advantage of winter..... winter projects. Gonna have time to install the engine in the car tomorrow,..... big storm = no work= time to get things done.
    Please post your progress!!

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by Pat View Post
    If my wife wasn't away this weekend leaving me as the sole kid taxi service for the three monsters, I'd head down. Could use a little racing.
    Hey, don't you have a brother nearby now? Leave them with Dr. Uncle!
    Wayne H.

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by 85glht View Post
    Motor is out of the car.... one advantage of winter..... winter projects. Gonna have time to install the engine in the car tomorrow,..... big storm = no work= time to get things done.
    Please post your progress!!
    I will, and hopefully i get time to work on mine a bit. Need to prep some plugs, change at least one plug wire with a cracked boot, adjust my cal for a couple different launching tests, charge up my cameras, unload some SD cards, check fluids, remove my pass seat, prepare my victory speach, and a few other to do's. Lol!
    Wayne H.

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    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    prepare my victory speach, and a few other to do's. Lol!
    Hilarious!! Nearly spit out my coffee after reading this. Thanks for humor, it really appreciate it!!


    Just trying to get some motivation to go downstairs and work on the car.......

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    Load your mess up before the snow flies, and start heading this way!
    Also hotels are cheap in the area!
    I might have to plan on this next winter.
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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Awesome Wayne! Good luck!

    I'm with Gary and Dave - looking out my window at a foot of snow and another 6-10 inches expected before it's over. CT sucks!

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    Re: Fayetteville Dragway, 2/12/2017 Test&Tune. MeanMini Record attempt take 2.

    Quote Originally Posted by jonnyb View Post
    Awesome Wayne! Good luck!

    I'm with Gary and Dave - looking out my window at a foot of snow and another 6-10 inches expected before it's over. CT sucks!
    You should have built your big spare garage down here in NC, so you'd have a place to stay in winter...
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    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
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