[Z06] *Bolt-on C6Z cracks the 9 second barrier*
12-04-2011, 09:41 AM
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*Bolt-on C6Z cracks the 9 second barrier*
Congrats to Gary Hillen for achieving his main goal of running a 9 second pass. I don't have any details other than 9.97.
Gary: You've had an outstanding year from heads up racing to ET chasing. You made it all happen.
It's great to see all that hard work, R&D, ingenuity, and perseverence pay off. And it's amazing how well you handled everything along the way; with style. I'm sure everyone appreciates all the help you've given out to others this year and years past. I certainly do. Thanks for showing us how fast these cars really are and thanks for taking me along for the ride!
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Gary: You've had an outstanding year from heads up racing to ET chasing. You made it all happen.
It's great to see all that hard work, R&D, ingenuity, and perseverence pay off. And it's amazing how well you handled everything along the way; with style. I'm sure everyone appreciates all the help you've given out to others this year and years past. I certainly do. Thanks for showing us how fast these cars really are and thanks for taking me along for the ride!
What's next?
12-04-2011, 10:18 AM
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St. Jude Donor '09
As I guaranteed he would do.
Can't wait for the video. Do you have the actual e.t. and trap speed?
Way to go Gary!!!
Jim Hall
Can't wait for the video. Do you have the actual e.t. and trap speed?
Way to go Gary!!!
Jim Hall
Last edited by Halltech; 12-04-2011 at 10:55 AM.
12-04-2011, 10:29 AM
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NICE!!! I guess he did it after i left? When i was leaving i was like "sorry i wont be here for your 9 second pass" haha... Guess i was right.
12-04-2011, 10:55 AM
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12-04-2011, 11:03 AM
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I felt fortunate to witness Gary's 9.97 pass.
To be sure, it was a driving masterpiece culminating a campaign of several years, characterized by Gary and his team sweating all the details.
Right set-up, good (not perfect) conditions, and brilliant driving.
Ranger
To be sure, it was a driving masterpiece culminating a campaign of several years, characterized by Gary and his team sweating all the details.
Right set-up, good (not perfect) conditions, and brilliant driving.
Ranger
12-04-2011, 11:05 AM
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Amazing driving to be sure. Your witnessing the event will lay all naysayers to bed.
Jim
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12-04-2011, 11:52 AM
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Congrats to Gary Hillen for achieving his main goal of running a 9 second pass. I don't have any details other than 9.97.
Gary: You've had an outstanding year from heads up racing to ET chasing. You made it all happen.
It's great to see all that hard work, R&D, ingenuity, and perseverence pay off. And it's amazing how well you handled everything along the way; with style. I'm sure everyone appreciates all the help you've given out to others this year and years past. I certainly do. Thanks for showing us how fast these cars really are and thanks for taking me along for the ride!
Gary: You've had an outstanding year from heads up racing to ET chasing. You made it all happen.
It's great to see all that hard work, R&D, ingenuity, and perseverence pay off. And it's amazing how well you handled everything along the way; with style. I'm sure everyone appreciates all the help you've given out to others this year and years past. I certainly do. Thanks for showing us how fast these cars really are and thanks for taking me along for the ride!
with all of the above...you of course played a HUGE role in all of this as well Rob, 
good job and a big congrats to the whole team on this extraordinary effort. 
And even though I was there almost all day making passes/watching Gary, Ranger and Dr Ron run it unfortunately came after I had left as well so I didn't get to see it either. 
But we'll see the video of it soon enough and I'm just very happy that all of that hard work/attention to detail finally paid off.
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12-04-2011, 12:22 PM
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Congrats to Gary Hillen for achieving his main goal of running a 9 second pass. I don't have any details other than 9.97.
Gary: You've had an outstanding year from heads up racing to ET chasing. You made it all happen.
It's great to see all that hard work, R&D, ingenuity, and perseverence pay off. And it's amazing how well you handled everything along the way; with style. I'm sure everyone appreciates all the help you've given out to others this year and years past. I certainly do. Thanks for showing us how fast these cars really are and thanks for taking me along for the ride!
What's next?
Gary: You've had an outstanding year from heads up racing to ET chasing. You made it all happen.
It's great to see all that hard work, R&D, ingenuity, and perseverence pay off. And it's amazing how well you handled everything along the way; with style. I'm sure everyone appreciates all the help you've given out to others this year and years past. I certainly do. Thanks for showing us how fast these cars really are and thanks for taking me along for the ride!
What's next?
Congrats , Time and effort always pay !!!
Seb
12-04-2011, 01:00 PM
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That's amazing Gary. I cant wait to see the details.
12-04-2011, 01:16 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06
This was obviously just a matter of time and the most OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT of drag racing a Modern Vette (with its engine internally untouched and stock), that I have seen on the CorvetteForum since I've been a member about the last 10.5 years.
CONGRATS my friend, simply incredible car, dedication and perseverance, and even more incredible driving!!!!!
Last edited by Mopar Jimmy; 12-04-2011 at 02:51 PM.