Guy Cunningham took his car to the Phoenix track this evening & first pass ran a 10.97 127 mph leaving with no boost. Boost is set at 23 # & indications are it's a little lean. R.J. Reynolds who was was kind enough to assist him. Has had more Buick racing experience drove the car next & left with 8# boost 1.53 60 ft 10.58 127.48 then got ousted & sent packing by the track officials who had given prior warning. The car is still in need of more tuning & some C-16 racing fuel.That should put it in at least the low 10's . Guy has one fast street car.
Congrat's Guy Cunningham !
- Thread starter turbolou
- Start date
Welcome!
By registering with us, you'll be able to discuss, share and private message with other members of our community.
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
- Messages
- 6,626
"Guy has one fast street car."
Yep, thanks to the guy who built it, Lou Czarnota.
We were at Speedworld in Phoenix tonite for the cars' maiden voyage, it was too much fun.
Thanks to RJReynolds for the support, assistance, and then his peddling her to a 10.58.....and to Lou for hanging on the phone and talking us through runs with info from the time slips.
A little seat time and some lenient track ofiicials and I'll be there, too.
They did warn us......
Wait till next week.... heh, heh, heh.......
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
Yep, thanks to the guy who built it, Lou Czarnota.
We were at Speedworld in Phoenix tonite for the cars' maiden voyage, it was too much fun.
Thanks to RJReynolds for the support, assistance, and then his peddling her to a 10.58.....and to Lou for hanging on the phone and talking us through runs with info from the time slips.
A little seat time and some lenient track ofiicials and I'll be there, too.
They did warn us......
Wait till next week.... heh, heh, heh.......
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
- Messages
- 6,626
Oh yeah.
Lou, there is a "street race" somewhere, at a race track that shall remain un-named, next Saturday night....
No tech, just a safety "inspection" making sure a battery tie down, seat belts, and helmet are there. They "might" look for a fire jacket.
I will be paying for your airfare and hotel so that you can be sure your creation isn't beaten like a mule.
****************************************************************************************************
It has now been said out loud for all to see and I would hope that your current (i.e. In Process) customers will understand that this trip is necessary for your sanity.
I'll see you...........wherever........next Saturday...........
I understand if you can't make it due to your customers needs.
Lou, there is a "street race" somewhere, at a race track that shall remain un-named, next Saturday night....
No tech, just a safety "inspection" making sure a battery tie down, seat belts, and helmet are there. They "might" look for a fire jacket.
I will be paying for your airfare and hotel so that you can be sure your creation isn't beaten like a mule.
****************************************************************************************************
It has now been said out loud for all to see and I would hope that your current (i.e. In Process) customers will understand that this trip is necessary for your sanity.
I'll see you...........wherever........next Saturday...........
I understand if you can't make it due to your customers needs.
Reply
Guy, I would like nothing better than to do that but I'm backed up & people are waiting for me to help them. This is why I don't own a race car cause then I would be out of business. It's too much fun !
RJ REYNOLDS
Member
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2003
- Messages
- 285
Thank you Guy for giving me a crack behind the wheel. You have one Bad Azz street car. 10.50s on your first time out and we didn't even push it that hard. I love the color combo with white exterior, chrome trim and blue bench seat interior with crank windows. It is the ultimate sleeper. Lou did a beatiful job on this car. It was built with a proven combo and his craftsmenship is top notch. Congratulations to both of you.
RJ
RJ
- Joined
- Apr 4, 2002
- Messages
- 6,516
Congrats on the times. Sounds like there might be a low ten second time slip in it, with a bit more tuning and launch. Our cars are very close. My Czarnota motor ran a 10.55 on 22 lbs of boost. with 91 oct and alky. And yes, I've been kicked out of a few tracks too, for no roll bar. Guess it's kind of a right of passage.
Be safe with it.
Mike Barnard
Be safe with it.
Mike Barnard
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
- Messages
- 6,626
Congrats on the times. Sounds like there might be a low ten second time slip in it, with a bit more tuning and launch. Our cars are very close. My Czarnota motor ran a 10.55 on 22 lbs of boost. with 91 oct and alky. And yes, I've been kicked out of a few tracks too, for no roll bar. Guess it's kind of a right of passage.
Be safe with it.
Mike Barnard
Must be the "Curse of Lou" effect.......
Thank you for the advice.... I will be sure to be safe if nothing else.
meanchicken
gallo vicioso
- Joined
- Oct 6, 2007
- Messages
- 5,254
NICE!!!
Congrats, Guy.
That is a nice Turbo T.
I slobbered on it a little while Lou was finishing it off.
....nuthing likt a little chicken spit to make your Turbo Buick run it's best.
:biggrin:
Congrats, Guy.
That is a nice Turbo T.
I slobbered on it a little while Lou was finishing it off.
....nuthing likt a little chicken spit to make your Turbo Buick run it's best.
:biggrin:
Gary Wells
White turbo Buick trailer park trash
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2002
- Messages
- 9,778
Congrats, Guy. Fast car.
meanchicken
gallo vicioso
- Joined
- Oct 6, 2007
- Messages
- 5,254
Absolutely!!!!:biggrin:
Great show up to Nicks event & race the white Regal !
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
- Messages
- 6,626
meanchicken
gallo vicioso
- Joined
- Oct 6, 2007
- Messages
- 5,254
Where's Nicks event?
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
- Messages
- 6,626
Phoenix, AZ
Thanksgiving time, I do believe....
From Nick:
"Here is the schedule from Speedworld:
Speedworld Drag Strip
The "official" Buick event is Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9:00 PM.
We usually are able to park trailers and cars on Friday from noon until 5:00 PM. We also then tape off a section of the pits for exclusive use for the Buick group.
Saturday evening is a "Street Meet" track event that is also available for a nominal track charge. On Sunday AM there is another local event that is open to all racers.
Since we pay no track rental fee, you can race, or just run for fun or a time-only all weekend!
Hopefully some out of town racers will take advantage of a full weekend of racing or playing with their car for a very minimal expense.
Even if you do not, or cannot bring a Buick, bring your ZO6 or whatever, and have fun with us for the weekend!
Hopefully we can have enough Buick racers to have our own bracket race?"
Thanksgiving time, I do believe....
From Nick:
"Here is the schedule from Speedworld:
Speedworld Drag Strip
The "official" Buick event is Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9:00 PM.
We usually are able to park trailers and cars on Friday from noon until 5:00 PM. We also then tape off a section of the pits for exclusive use for the Buick group.
Saturday evening is a "Street Meet" track event that is also available for a nominal track charge. On Sunday AM there is another local event that is open to all racers.
Since we pay no track rental fee, you can race, or just run for fun or a time-only all weekend!
Hopefully some out of town racers will take advantage of a full weekend of racing or playing with their car for a very minimal expense.
Even if you do not, or cannot bring a Buick, bring your ZO6 or whatever, and have fun with us for the weekend!
Hopefully we can have enough Buick racers to have our own bracket race?"
meanchicken
gallo vicioso
- Joined
- Oct 6, 2007
- Messages
- 5,254
I'll most likely be doing the family thing that weekend...highly doubtful I could get a permission slip signed for the event...but it would be fun!
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
- Messages
- 6,626
Chicken! 
:biggrin:
:biggrin:Squid4life
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2004
- Messages
- 6,275
Congrats Guy, that thing is a BEAST!!!
nordy racer
Active Member
- Joined
- Aug 2, 2004
- Messages
- 3,173
can a little slow Mustang come and play?
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2010
- Messages
- 6,626
Sho 'nuff!
Street Meet & AZ Fastest Street Cars!
WhenSat, November 5, 6pm – Sun, November 6, 1am
WhereSpeedworld Dragstrip (map)
DescriptionSaturday Night STREET MEET plus AZ Fastest Street Cars! plus Test 'N Tune
All Welcome Gates 6pm
Enter on Jomax Rd
HOTLINE: 623-388-2424
P.S. NHRA saftey rules do apply, but these guys are pretty cool.
