i did it

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  1. HOMERMAV

    HOMERMAV Member

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    just got back from summit motor sports park and the octoberfast event i said i would do it and i did ran a 12.95@104.87mph also ran a 12.97 and a 12.98.made it to the semi finals in my class and ended up 3rd place dialed a 12.97 and broke out with a 12.95 it felt soooo good.now the mavs down for the long winter nap so i can build me a low 12s car for next year.
    john
     
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  2. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    congratulations. sounds like a great end to a great season.
     
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    WOW, sub 13 seconds.....................next thing you know you will be heading for sub 12 seconds.......................it never ends. Congratulations!
    So.............what are you going to doing with the Maverick over the winter?
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    The mav is gone but i'm still here!
    With your new engine plans i dont see how you cant hit elevens! Congrats man.
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Isn't that the truth!:burnout:
     
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    well olerodder,a new set of afr heads,air gap intake,650 double pumper,new comp cam,,all new arp bolts, cage,frame connectors,full spool,moser 33 spline axles,fuel cell,and relocate the battery.that should do it.
    and thanks everyone for your support,advice and encouragement
    homer
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Awesome! It's a good feeling, I'm sure.
     
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    dave it was awesome and the best part i didn't even expect it.also the wife got to go for a trip down the 1/4 with me.and in an 11.34 grand prix of my friend brians.now she knows what the addiction is all about and she likes it toooooo!!!!!!!!!!so here we go stay tuned for next years racing.
    P.S. dave are you going to columbus for the super ford swap meet next month
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Yup, I'll be there.
     
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    ok im going to on sat. maybe see you there
     
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    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    Congratulation! The bug is a terrible thing to be bitten by.
     
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    yup but its a good bug and my wife loves it to what more could you ask for
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    That's the best part right there. My wife knew it got me wound up but didn't really understand why. We went to Spokane one weekend where she was able to ride with me. What an eye opener for her! She was amped up worse than me.
     
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    yep i have to say me and my wife are now officially drag race junkies!!!!!!!!! what a glorious thing.
     
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    Congrats. on the 12's John, great to hear.:thumbs2:
     
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