Drag Raced my Vega on Sunday

[EVL VEGA]

Finally got a full 1/8th mile pass in the Vega.
I drove 20+ miles to the track. Didn't use nitrous this time out.
Ran a best of 6.86 @ 100.8 and best MPH of 102. My reaction times are shi# so that didn't help. Pulled the wheels when launching on my sportsman pro tires.
My old best time was 6.99 on a 100HP shot of nitrous. Happy with my AFR Eliminator 210 heads.
It was a fun day and my brother in law even brought his monster camera out and got some good shots of the car.

Gopro video of two angles of the same run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e4HClzEW6U
Here's the album of photos: http://imgur.com/a/BuXWR

Here's a few of my favorite shots of the day:

[ol55]

Great pictures and good times. I'm impressed that you drove it there (and back I hope).

Larry

[EVL VEGA]

Great pictures and good times. I'm impressed that you drove it there (and back I hope).

Larry

Hah..yes i made it there and back. Wife was driving my pickup with gas, tools, chairs, etc.
I don't have a trailer but in case of disaster at track I do have AAA with 100 mile tow.

[BadBowtie]

Car looks great all lettered up! You drove it to the track, lifted the front tires and made it home. Cant ask for much more!

[chevyart]

nice job EVL. looks like you had a good day. the 6.8 1/8 mile converts to aprox 10.8 in the 1/4 mile. damn good for a street driven car. keep up the good work. art

[EVL VEGA]

nice job EVL. looks like you had a good day. the 6.8 1/8 mile converts to aprox 10.8 in the 1/4 mile. damn good for a street driven car. keep up the good work. art

Actually due to elevation and air density at this track it's 10.5 or 10.4.
Hope the nitrous gets me kicked out for safety.
Thanks Art it was a good day.
I even had my wife and daughter with me.

[EVL VEGA]

Car looks great all lettered up! You drove it to the track, lifted the front tires and made it home. Cant ask for much more!

Thanks. I designed and installed all the lettering and sponsor stickers myself. They're 70's period correct logos. I love the 70's pro stock and funny car look.
I swear I've gotten more thumbs up since i put the stickers on a while back than the previous 12 years i owned the car combined. People seem to like it.

[Monza Harry]

Wheels Up Racin' I Hate You! Naw! Just jealous as H L! Wheels up and drove it home with a "Retro Vibe" to the second power, what's not to like, other than Only you have it and mine ain't ready yet, and likely won't do wheels up if I run it over a jump? It is good to see a family having fun and promoting our cars like this, Thanx Rhett! Give'm H L! Harry

[EVL VEGA]

Wheels Up Racin' I Hate You! Naw! Just jealous as H L! Wheels up and drove it home with a "Retro Vibe" to the second power, what's not to like, other than Only you have it and mine ain't ready yet, and likely won't do wheels up if I run it over a jump? It is good to see a family having fun and promoting our cars like this, Thanx Rhett! Give'm H L! Harry

Haha..Thanks for the funny and kind words Harry.

[KZVEGA]

Very cool, nice times. Sweet Vega, I like the retro look, dig the name too!

[EVL VEGA]

Very cool, nice times. Sweet Vega, I like the retro look, dig the name too!

Thank you sir.
Hope i can get back out there soon and get kicked out for running too fast.

[KZVEGA]

Very cool, nice times. Sweet Vega, I like the retro look, dig the name too!

Thank you sir.
Hope i can get back out there soon and get kicked out for running too fast.

Haha I'm sure you leave with a smile

[chevyart]

heyevl. when you get to the 9 second mark, they come right over to congratulate you and then read you the riot act. they are always watching the cars that go fast, you will need all new racing duds and some new welds to your chassis. keep on trucking and have fun art

[EVL VEGA]

heyevl. when you get to the 9 second mark, they come right over to congratulate you and then read you the riot act. they are always watching the cars that go fast, you will need all new racing duds and some new welds to your chassis. keep on trucking and have fun art

Yes sir..at 6.39 in 1/8..9.99 in 1/4 i'll not only need new racing duds (jackets, pants, gloves, neck collar) I'll need to get my cage recertified (it was certed to 7.5 in 1/4), a window net, NHRA license, i think a closed face helmet. Might even be missing some other stuff.

That means i want to stay at 6.40 or above.

[waybad]

Excellent!!