Another legend gone.

The racing community has lost another legend. Stewart Hilborn crossed the final finish line on 12/17/13.

Hilborn invented the constant flow mechanical fuel injector in the 40's. He had a passion for all things fast and set a world land speed record in 1948 using his MFI system. A system everybody said would not work. He was 96.

One for Mr. Gearhead.

THE ROAD WARRIORS . ♣Irish✜Road Racing and Southern 100, Isle of Man. 325kmh=202mph from Lock9 on Vimeo.

Time is ticking brother! We need to get the brothers together and go!!!!!!!!!!!!

View in full screen!

Sunday at Ray Price Harley Davidson

Since I was in Raleigh, a trip to Ray Price HD was mandatory. It's no secret that I really dig Harley Drag Racing and Ray is a long time Harley Davidson Drag Racer and the second floor of his dealership is dedicated to his racing and to some of those he raced with.

 One of his earlier Top Fuel Bikes. Sportster bottom end with a Shovel Top. A Hilborn single throat mechanical fuel injection system supplies the "GO" juice.

 OLD vs NEW. Way to many differences to list. Not often you get to check these machines out side by side. I really wish I could have gotten closer.

 You have to look close at the rocker boxes. Old trick of removing the oil supply and return lines from the top end. Then put a grease fitting in the cross over spot. Grease the top end between rounds, no oil equals less oil returning into the crack case and less on the flywheels. Less parasitic drag means you go faster. Cut a section out of the rocker boxes so you can inspect them between rounds. Cover with a strip of duct tape for the run. Lighter and faster.

 BIG difference in the newer Air Induction Size!

 This was the bike Ray was riding when I fist saw a Top Fuel Harley. Moroso Drag Strip in West Palm Beach, FL. When they used to run in November. 19??????? Fuck I'm getting old.

  

It was really cool to walk around and see the awards and records Ray earned over the years racing. Some from racing organizations that are no longer around. I'm not sure any are around now after the AHDRA cancelled the 2013 season. 

If your in the Raleigh, NC area stop by and check it out. Top Fuel bikes, busted parts, and racing history. All for FREE. You can't beat that.

Porsche By Design

The official title for the show is "Porsche by Design, Seducing Speed". The later part of that means Race Cars! and that;s what I wanted to see. So without further delay, here are some random shots from the NCMA exhibit.

 Do you think we are in the right place?

 Type 356 Gmund from 1949.

 Type 904/6 Prototype from 1965.

 Type 550 Prototype from 1953.

Bath Tub Porsche from the Steve McQueen Collection,

The old race footage was a nice touch with the display.

 Type 917K from 1971.

 Type 935 "Baby" from 1977.

 

I just like the looks of the 917K.

 Type 908K from 1968.

IROC Carrera RSR from 1974.

 One of the original cars from the first IROC race.

 Type 962C from 1990.

Type 911 GT3 R Hybrid Race Car Prototype from 2010.

That's all for now. If you want to see all the cars at the exhibit then go see it.

I've seen a lot of car haulers.

But this has to be one of the slickest set ups I have laid eyes on. Even the simple outline graphics look bad ass.

Random Engine Shots From Pinehurst

I have a lot of time on my hands these days.

Getting laid off in November, then getting a cold that doesn't want to go away, has

given me a lot of time to do very little. Hence the reading I have been doing lately.

It also has given me some time to redo my resume several times.

I have had a few interviews in the last week.

The jobs involve working on something a little different for me.

The good thing is that it won't involve the general public.

A few more shops have asked for my resume as well. Apparently,

people are talking and a few might be interested in my mechanical

background. I hope one of these jobs comes through.

It might make for an interesting year and a few interesting posts.

Just Cool!