'66 PT Chevelle

[Yelcamino]

Man that 66 is wicked!!!! I'm hoping my 67 turns out 1/4 as nice as your car. I do have a question if your don't mine. Your rearend? Is it standard 66-67 width or is it custom width?

Thanks!

It's standard width for a '66.

[68byrd]

The car looks great. You have a top notch ride. Good work!

[bonecrrusher]

Sorry to thread jack.. but you've been to Maxton, and look like an expert...

I want to do the Hot Rod Magazine Maxton Mile competition in the spring and I've got a few questions...

1) I bought a Snell SA2005 helmet - that should get me thru tech, right?

2) My C6 Vette is mostly stock - intake/exhaust/Z06 brakes and wheels - This should put me in the 135 mile class?

3) Anything else safety needed to run this event?

Also - dumb question, but where do you stay? Its a few hrs from Charlotte and will probably crash at at Hotel for the night.

[Yelcamino]

Sorry to thread jack.. but you've been to Maxton, and look like an expert...

I want to do the Hot Rod Magazine Maxton Mile competition in the spring and I've got a few questions...

1) I bought a Snell SA2005 helmet - that should get me thru tech, right?

2) My C6 Vette is mostly stock - intake/exhaust/Z06 brakes and wheels - This should put me in the 135 mile class?

3) Anything else safety needed to run this event?

Also - dumb question, but where do you stay? Its a few hrs from Charlotte and will probably crash at at Hotel for the night.

1. To make sure you have the right equipment, I highly recommend you get a rule book.

Until you get one, I'll try to answre your questions using my 2009 rule book.

From the 2009 rule book:

3.A.2. Driver’s Helmet

All drivers/riders must wear a full-face helmet with face shield. A Snell Foundation tag reading SA2000 or M2000 or later is required. No open face helmets will be allowed. Helmets will be visually inspected at least once each year. Helmets shall be undamaged and in serviceable condition. Eyeglasses worn under the helmet must be shatterproof. Snell Foundation 2005 certification will be required on all helmets beginning in Jan. 1, 2011. Manufacture date not to exceed 5 years. All enclosed cockpit car and motorcycle streamliners, require SA rated helmets.

2. Again, the rule book is your best friend. My understanding is an all stock car with stock factory installed safety equipment can be tech'd up to 135 mph. Looking through the rule book, each section, i.e., Tires, Wheels, Roll Bars, etc. has specific requirements for each speed class.

3. From the 2009 rule book:

3.A. Driver's Clothing

All drivers, 135 mph and over or all open cockpit vehicles, must wear a driver's suit, gloves, head sock or helmet skirt, and boots. Protective underwear ishighly recommended. All items shall be in clean and serviceable condition. It is advisable not to wear synthetic clothing material under the driver's suit. All driver's suits must be SFI certified and have the SFI rating tag attached.

In my own words:

After reading the various speed classes, for closed cars under 135 mph a driver suit (SFI 3.2A/1), boots (SFI 3.3/5), gloves (SFI 3.3/5), and a head sock (SFI 3.3) are recommended. I think the key word there is recommended. I would take that to mean not required as long as you keep it under 135 mph.

Lastly, there are two hotels not far from the track. The one I stayed at last time was the Pine Acres Lodge , which is a little south west of the air port where the meet takes place.

Hopefully this info is helpful and sorry for taking so long to respond!

[Yelcamino]

The car looks great. You have a top notch ride. Good work!

Thanks 68byrd!

[Yelcamino]

BTW, my pile got some internet ink today on the Right Foot Down Auto Blog.

[454bug]

BTW, my pile got some internet ink today on the Right Foot Down Auto Blog.

GREAT write-up Herb!!


NICE pictures as well...


CONGRATS!!!

[Yelcamino]

GREAT write-up Herb!!


NICE pictures as well...


CONGRATS!!!

Thanks Ray!

[Tig Man]

Congrats!! Looking great!

Mark

[Yelcamino]

Congrats!! Looking great!

Mark

Thanks Mark!

[Yelcamino]

I guess the Chevelle has officially arrived thanks to CHP!

Thanks Henry for liking my unpolished tin can enough to put in your magazine! Thanks Ro for the great write up and thanks Rob for the awesome pictures!

[Mr. Anderson]

Looks like I'll be heading to the book store tomorrow. Congrats!

[Yelcamino]

Looks like I'll be heading to the book store tomorrow. Congrats!

Thanks! I'll be making a trip to the store as well!

[bonecrrusher]

Nice ink!

[Yelcamino]

Nice ink!

Thanks!

[66SuperSport]

Herb

Talked to Rob earlier today and he told me the good news. Congratulations!!!!
Your "tin can" looks pretty damn good to me too.

[Yelcamino]

Herb

Talked to Rob earlier today and he told me the good news. Congratulations!!!!
Your "tin can" looks pretty damn good to me too.

Thanks Chris! Maybe now I'll have to wash it a little more often.

[454bug]

HA!! I know another celebrity!!

My internet buddies are gettin' more and more famous!!

Congrats Herb!!

Awesome car and well deserved!

[CruizinKev]

cool!! congrats!

[cmraman]

I guess the Chevelle has officially arrived thanks to CHP!

Thanks Henry for liking my unpolished tin can enough to put in your magazine! Thanks Ro for the great write up and thanks Rob for the awesome pictures!

Hey Herb. It was a great time shooting the car. I appreciate you sticking it out one extra day to get it done. It was great to get to know you and thanks for your help when the Olds was having trouble. BTW, did you see yourself in PHR under my car? Lol. Take care. Hope to hear from you soon