2003 Norwalk FAD/F.A.S.T. Race
We had an abbreviated field at Norwalk for our second FAST race of 2003. But we still had a GREAT time with new record qualifying times!
The F.A.S.T/FAD Division was split into two groups. There was a "FASTest4" comprised of the 4 quickest qualifiers running a 2 out of 3 Shootout with the two Shootout winners facing each other in a one run for the marbles final race! The rest of the F.A.S.T. group were matched up in a 2 out of 3 Shootout format against their closest matched qualifier. Even though Dave Dudek was the fastest qualifier, he suffered mechanical problems and was unable to make the rounds. Also of SPECIAL INTEREST, there were no new 11 second cars, as we were paying a bounty of $200 for any new 11 second qualifying times. However, we did have a Fastest Small Block with Jeff Patterson's 340 Duster running a 12.07 @ 114.1!! Jeff won the cash prize for Fastest Small Block, and almost won the double header by almost breaking into the 11's! Remember, this racing is done on bias-ply reproduction tires!!!!
F.A.S.T. Qualifying Order
| Qualifying # / Name | State | Car | Transmission | ET | MPH |
| 1- Dave Dudek Jr. | Michigan | 1970 Dodge Challenger, 426 Hemi | Manual | 11.33 | 125.1 |
| 2- Terry Pennington | Indiana | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, ZL1 427 | Automatic | 11.33 | 124.3 |
| 3- Joel Nystrom | Minnesota | 1967 Plymouth GTX, 426 Hemi | Manual | 11.42 | 125.0 |
| 4- Greg Gessler | New Jersey | 1972 Buick GS, 455 Stage 1 | Automatic | 11.62 | 120.4 |
| 5- Jeff Patterson | Ohio | 1970 Plymouth Duster, 340 | Automatic | 12.22 | 112.8 |
| 6- Rob Ross | | 1970 Buick GS, 455 Stage 1 | Automatic | 12.36 | 110.8 |
| 7-Kevin Haranczak | Michigan | 1971 Plymouth RoadRunner, 440-6 | | 12.43 | 112.5 |
| 8- Doug Johnson | | 1969 Plymouth RoadRunner, 440-6 | Automatic | 12.48 | 110.3 |
| 9- Keith Egan | | 1970 Buick GS, 455 | Automatic | 12.89 | 105.4 |
| 10- Steve Hodges | Kansas | 1970 Dodge Challenger, 426 Hemi | Manual | 12.92 | 108.9 |
| 11- Tom Cannon | Pennsylvania | 1971 Dodge Challenger TA, 340-6 | Manual | 13.17 | 108.3 |
| 12- Mike Marincic | | 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, 440-6 | | 13.65 | 102.0 |
| 13- Randy Boyer | Michigan | 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, LT1 350 | Automatic | 13.66 | 103.4 |
F.A.S.T. Eliminations
The FASTest 4 were as follows:
#1 Terry Pennington ( Pennington ) (W) vs. #4 Jeff Patterson (L).
Round 1: Terry-11.35 @ 124.2(W) / Jeff-12.26 @ 113.4
Round 2: Terry-11.39 @ 124.3(W) / Jeff-12.07 @ 114.1
#2 Joel Nystrom (L) vs. #3 Greg Gessler (W).
Round 1: Greg-11.60 @ 121.1(W) / Joel-11.63 @ 124.7
Round 2: Greg-11.80 @ 120.0(W) / Joel-12.19 @ 124.6
Terry and Greg each eliminated their respective opponent and squared off in the Final Elimination. Terry's ZL-1 beat out Greg Gessler's GS455 with a 11.40 @ 123.6mph over Greg's 11.66 @ 120.0mph!!! Terry is the BIG DOG for this event!!!
The 2 out of 3 matchups for F.A.S.T. were:
Rob Ross vs. Kevin Haranczak with Rob winning after 3 races.
Round 1: Rob--12.34 @ 110.7(W) / Kevin--12.48 @ 112.5
Round 2: Kevin--12.55 @ 112.3(W) / Rob--13.0 @ 101.1
Round 3: Rob--12.51 @ 110.4(W) / Kevin--12.47 @ 112.3
Doug Johnson against Keith Egan ended up with Doug taking the ShootOut after 2 races.
Round 1: Doug--12.46 @ 110.5(W) / Keith--12.83 @ 105.7
Round 2: Doug--12.54 @ 110.6(W) / Keith--12.92 @ 105.4
Tom Cannon eliminated Steve Hodges with two straight wins.
Round 1: Tom--13.20 @ 107.6(W) / Steve--13.03 @ 108.8
Round 2: Tom--13.22 @ 106.5(W) / Steve--13.45 @ 108.0
Mike Marincic besting Randy Boyer after 3 runs.
Round 1: Randy--13.71 @ 104.0(W) / Mike--13.55 @ 103.8
Round 2: Mike--13.40 @ 104.2(W) / Randy--13.96 @ 103.5
Round 3: Mike--13.57 @ 103.9(W) / Randy--13.72 @ 104.0 |