As the PanicAttackRacing Team approaches it's first anniversary in the
coldest month of the year we've included a photo reminder of the
hottest race day of last summer. And we're on the countdown to Spring
to begin testing and racing with our newest setup. Watch for more news
about our plans for our sophomore year.
HALLOWEEN
2009
The Ghost
Dragster
This weekend the PanicAttackRacing Dragster got filled with embalming
fluids and laid to rest for the winter.
Next year will be the autopsy and resurrection with new parts and new
spirit.
Meantime plans are in the works for the Gala Panic Attack Racing Team
Year End Banquet. Watch for update in the next few weeks.
October 4
Last Pass of the Last Race of the First Season
The Panic Attack Racing Team ended their debut season under cloudy
skies at Sanair. A turnout of four front engine dragsters demonstrated
the growing interest in Nostalgia Cars.
We thank all the friends we've made in Quebec in the last months and
look forward to a return for more competitive Super Pro Et racing next
year. More photos can be seen on the DragRaceQubec website http://www.dragracequebec.com/
forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=
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August 15 &16
8.7 ETs at 250km/hr
A full weekend with races at two tracks in two days at Sanair on
Saturday afternoon and night and at Napierville Sunday. On both days in
100 degree temperatures the Panic Attack Dragster ran strong and set
Best of Team record times against a strong field of modern Quebec
competition. As the only Front Engine Dragster in competition the Panic
Attack Dragster drew a lot of fond attention and advanced a few
elimination rounds. Be sure to check out the attached Video of the Panic
Attack Racecar making it's fastest run of 8.7seconds and 154mph under
the lights at Sanair Saturday night http://www.youtube.com/watch
August 2
"Got Our Mojo Back"
A weekend of Firsts for the Panic Attack Racing Team.
First time racing a full 1/4 mile Racetrack at Napierville Dragway South of Montreal.
First time racing at night "under the lights".
First time winning third round of eliminations.
First time to 240 km/hr top speed.
June 20
The Panic Attack Race Team surprised everyone at Luskville Dragway on
Saturday by winning in 1st Round Eliminations on their first ever
Race day outing.
The Panic Attack Dragster launched on time, hooked up, went straight,
and made a perfect run at one hundredth of a second over it's
dial-in to take the win. The Panic Attack Dragster is a favourite old
school nostalgia dragster competing without the benefit of any modern
electronics in SuperPro Bracket Races against state-of-the-art
competitors.
May 30
"Hooked Up - Goes Straight"
After a month long interruption the Panic Attack Dragster returned to
the track for the second test day.
With the new tires the car launched well and by days end was starting
to show it's future potential with some respectable times and speeds.
The new tow vehicle pulled the trailer effortlessly and made an
attractive and comfortable combination.
Once again a lot was learned about the racecar setup and driving
techniques: (our learning curve seems vertical in these first days
running.)
A few changes to the Dragster and another test day next weekend and we
should be developing a summer race schedule
MAY 2
The PanicAttack Dragster made it's first on track testing on a cloudy
Saturday at Luskville Dragway.
This was a big learning day for the PanicAttack Team in characteristics
of the Dragster, staging and dragstrip protocol, and trailer, tow
vehicle and support equipment needs. Next is a new Chev Crew Cab
Dualie tow vehicle, new Slicks for the Dragster and more Luskville test
and tune days.
The PanicAttack Team extends a special Thank You to the Luskville Track
Manager/Promoter, Arnie Malcolm for his patience, his assistance, his
solid advice, and the welcome he extended to us as the new guys. We
appreciate his help.
MAY 1
"With A Little Help From Our Friends"
Debut of the newly completed Panic Attack Race car Trailer.
The custom designed and custom built trailer is now on the road after a lengthy build process.
This hybrid aluminum and steel vehicle is truly unique and suits the car perfectly.
Actually, a lot
of help from our many friends who gave their time, their skills, and
their advice to complete this project. We extend
our heartfelt thanks to all who helped.
Next - a new matching tow vehicle is on the way.
MARCH 27
The Panic Attack Racing Team got a special mention with a photo in the
"What's New" section of the "National Dragster" magazine this week. NHRA is the largest governing body of Drag Racing and "National
Dragster" is their weekly publication with a worldwide circulation. For more information on the sport of Drag racing go to http://www.nhra.com/
MARCH 20
Work continues this week on construction of the Panic Attack Race car Trailer.
Custom designed and built, it is inspired by (but not a copy of) the AA/FD Mr Ed Trailers of the '60s.
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MARCH 13
This was another mention in the Luskville Dragway Newsletter and beginning to wonder if we can live up to the PR being generated.
More pressure!
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"2009 TO BE A VERY SPECIAL YEAR FOR
THIS RACING TEAM: MARCH 06/09"
"Dennis Black is back from Frank Hawley's Driving School in Florida with his
license in hand and ready to go racing. Here is
another pic of what will be a very interesting car for this upcoming season.
The following is an email we received just this past week:
"Jim Barry and Dennis Black from Arnprior, Ontario, Canada are returning
to the Dragstrip after a 35 year absence after buying an upgraded
Nostalgia Front Engine Dragster powered by an alcohol injected SBC. Black and
Barry will compete in Nostalgia and ET events at the NHRA sanctioned Luskville
Dragway which is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year. This return
season is dedicated to the late Wes Barry who took them to their first race in
1969. "
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MARCH 7
First start up of the car since it came home. All went well
–it started, it moved, and it madea few
very short test launches. A lot to learn about driving it –seems like it’s
going to be a handful. Now work begins on the trailer. Photos show the car on a
trailer test fit before the trailer enclosure goes on.
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FEB 21
A preparation and planning day with the Panic Attack
Dragster with Jim and Dennis and Rob Stark ; a key team member and assistant
Crew Chief.
Rumsfield said this about Iraq but he could have said it about
our start to drag racing this year--“There are known knowns. These are
things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there
are things that we know we don’t know. But there are also unknown unknowns.
There are things we don’t know we don’t know.”
FEBRUARY
17
Dennis’ days at Drag Racing School in pictures.
He was successful in earningan NHRA Competition license signed by Frank Hawley in the minimum
required 6 runs with a best pass of 8.2 seconds at 161 Miles/Hour in the full
1/4 mile.
The cars
Dennis in the car
And on the track
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FEB 14
The PanicAttackRacing dragster is home for Valentine's Day.
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FEB 7
The Car is Home --at Jim Barry's Truck and
Automotive Repair in Arnprior.
That's Jim on the left in the picture of the car being unloaded Friday night.
Everything is as it should be and if we could charge everybody that's coming to
see it a dollar we'd have it paid off in no time.
Next step --racing school for Dennis
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DECEMBER
23
We're having a contest.
We bought a race car -- see attached photo.
Jimmy Barry and Dennis Black
NAME OUR RACE TEAM!!
and name for the website - so the name has to be catchy for a .com site.Selected name will receive a prize.
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