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The Car
Race Number: 1962
Competed in Super Modified since: 2001
What’s new for 08? New engine built by Nigel with the new 2008 weight breaks in mind.
Aims and goals for 2008? To reach a final round.
Car
Car Name: Sticky Situation
Make: Chevrolet
Model: 1962 Corvette
Engine: 532Ci Big Block Chevy
Engine Spec: Twin Dominator carbs, fabricated billet intake manifold, Big chief cylinder heads, BIG cam, lots of compression and lots of power! (We hope!)
Nitrous: No way!!!!
Transmission: TH400 3 speed Auto
Chassis: Chrome molly tube chassis SFI tagged to 6.00 seconds.
Weight: 2303.56 lbs
Personal Best: 7.73 at 177mph (Easter Thunderball 2008)
History:
Nigel purchased this car in the late 90’s and it was originally a Pro Modified Nissan 300ZX .
Dale Edmunds of DRE then produced the spectacular 1962 Corvette body to fit the modified chassis of the Nissan.
A 558ci alcohol injected Big Block Chevy powered the car to an 8.19 second quarter mile.
Unfortunately that engine blew in a big way forcing a sabbatical for two years in this time Nigel crewed on John Spuffard’s Top fuel Funny Car.
During this time Nigel built his new engine, a 555ci naturally aspirated Big Block Chevy.
After lots of tinkering and chassis tuning it ran a 7.87 at 173mph now with Graham Barrs holding position of crew chief.
With new rule changes in the class for 2008 Nigel is now building a new 523ci naturally aspirated engine.
BE AFRAID!!!!!!!!
Winners of the 2007 Most Professional Appearing Race Team award.
Set up
Race Car Transport: Chevy pick up with goose neck enclosed trailer.
Race Team Facilities: Trailer with full length awning, living accommodation and rear workshop.
Pit Transport: Colour co-ordinated Golf Buggy.
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