Valve cover racing
Valve cover racing
We have been discussing the valve cover race track that Greg has always brought to SS at his own expense. I am considering building one of our own but want to know if everyone thinks it is worth the cost. I will have to buy a trailer to haul it and I want to make sure I buy the right one to hold the track and all the other things we have accumulated for our event. I know we all appreciate Greg making the effort and absorbing the cost himself to get the track from Wis before and back again after. I bet Greg travels close to 500 miles with the 2 trips up to get it and take it back and he pays for that himself. I have found a 5x8 enclosed trailer and if we want to continue with the valve cover races I can build the track to fit the trailer or I can keep looking for a little bit bigger trailer. Tell me what you guys think..............Kid
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What about building a smaller simpler track, that would race the hot wheels sized slick toys?
I would think anyone wanting one could find one of those trucks..they could be customized,Possibly a stock, and modified class? That way the track setup could be MUCH easier to deal with..
I don't know how serious everyone was about the other one. just an idea...
I would think anyone wanting one could find one of those trucks..they could be customized,Possibly a stock, and modified class? That way the track setup could be MUCH easier to deal with..
I don't know how serious everyone was about the other one. just an idea...
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maybe a track for air breather racers might be the go! , I`d imagine you`d need a fair grade on it as they might not roll real well!, being so small!
Honey, If I say I`ll fix something I will, there`s no need to remind me every 6 months!!
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Re: Valve cover racing
I want to race valve covers! That has been one of the things that i definitely want to do for my first slickstock....for what it's worth
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Re: Valve cover racing
Kid
While I personally don't participate in the event it is something that the Big Kids and Little KIDs enjoy together
Problem is big kids are not responding and little kids the aren't on the site to put thier in
While I personally don't participate in the event it is something that the Big Kids and Little KIDs enjoy together
Problem is big kids are not responding and little kids the aren't on the site to put thier in
Slicks rule
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Re: Valve cover racing
I finaly built one and now we might not have them?!?!
I do want the races. I will run them.
I do want the races. I will run them.
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Re: Valve cover racing
if you build one it should be a fold up into the trailer type, no extra assembly needed
i think a 5x8 trailer would be fine
the races are a fun item and should continue
members with big trucks should be able to race oilpans
i think a 5x8 trailer would be fine
the races are a fun item and should continue
members with big trucks should be able to race oilpans
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Re: Valve cover racing
that woud be funny unlimited no rules of course.
Truckrat no 200lb cast pans not allowed to damage the track
or do bodily injury to spectators when it hurtles off the end of the track
Slicks rule
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Re: Valve cover racing
WTH are valve cover races? Anyone have pictures?
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Re: Valve cover racing
BigMike wrote:WTH are valve cover races? Anyone have pictures?
valve covers with wheels racing down a track
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Steve Lopes
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Re: Valve cover racing
Very cool. Should paint them black because everyone knows that is the fastest color!
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Re: Valve cover racing
That valve cover racer that Norris is holding, had one hell of a paint job!, I couldn`t believe he was going to let it go in a race with Gary!
Honey, If I say I`ll fix something I will, there`s no need to remind me every 6 months!!
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Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
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Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
Slick Stock 8..............................
66 f100 tabletop swb 351 Clevo C6 "Beryl"
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Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
Slick Stock 8..............................
Re: Valve cover racing
Norris had the nicest looking valvecover at SS3 and SS4.
There was also a real cool white one with a Blown Shotgun engine mounted on it at SS4.
200 pounds? Really! Not mine! Matter of fact, mine didn't weigh anywhere near as much as the boys from North Dakota's did. They filled it up with rocks. Talkin about HEAVY!!!
The Tank will be back again and I also plan to bring another one or two.
Planning to give the ol' tank a bit of a tuneup by then. The other ones will be a surprise.
Darrell, we are still wanting to race valve covers. Hope we still can. I'll be bringing mine. TR
There was also a real cool white one with a Blown Shotgun engine mounted on it at SS4.
200 pounds? Really! Not mine! Matter of fact, mine didn't weigh anywhere near as much as the boys from North Dakota's did. They filled it up with rocks. Talkin about HEAVY!!!
The Tank will be back again and I also plan to bring another one or two.
Planning to give the ol' tank a bit of a tuneup by then. The other ones will be a surprise.
Darrell, we are still wanting to race valve covers. Hope we still can. I'll be bringing mine. TR
Re: Valve cover racing
I have a freind of mine working on the plans for us to build one. looks like we will be racing valve covers......
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Re: Valve cover racing
i guess i'd better get to building one then.
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"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
Re: Valve cover racing
plenty of time left
heck..... if you have a v8
you could build a pair of em
heck..... if you have a v8
you could build a pair of em
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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Re: Valve cover racing
sold the only v8 in the stable. fe's are famous for leaking anyways. if took them off to race i'd have to buy stock in exxon/mobile. old sixxes are way better anyways.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
- Alan Mclennan
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Re: Valve cover racing
Ezer!, you can race my racer I left with the boys !.
Honey, If I say I`ll fix something I will, there`s no need to remind me every 6 months!!
66 f100 tabletop swb 351 Clevo C6 "Beryl"
Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
Slick Stock 6 Altoona
Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
Slick Stock 8..............................
66 f100 tabletop swb 351 Clevo C6 "Beryl"
Slick Stock 3 KCMO
Slick Stock 4 Altoona
Slick Stock 5 KCMO
Slick Stock 6 Altoona
Slick Stock 7 Salina KS
Slick Stock 8..............................
Re: Valve cover racing
You know I've got to go with the Windsors! Full roller is the only way to travelezernut9mm wrote:sold the only v8 in the stable. fe's are famous for leaking anyways. if took them off to race i'd have to buy stock in exxon/mobile. old sixxes are way better anyways.
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