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PostPosted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:35 pm 
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I think Mark from Signal Hill may have got his hans on that one... or maybe not.

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 Post subject: Racer Profiles
PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:06 am 
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In an effort to try and breathe some life into the forum and interest in Slant 6 drag racing as a whole...

I went through some of the SSRN archives and pulled out some of the "Racer Profiles" that were featured way back when.

I had intended to update the form and send it out to people in order to add to the collection... You can guess how far that has gotten... :oops:

Hopefully this will garner some interest. Everyone feel free to take this format and post your own schtuff. This is similar to the Engine Build thread and may duplicate some things, but some of them expand the story a little. Keep in mind, these profiles were published many years ago, so some things may have changed.

I'll start off with the winner of the first official Slant 6 race -

Gary Bruner's 64 Plymouth Valiant "The Desperado"!!

GARY BRUNER'S 64 VALIANT-THE DESPARADO

You could say Gary Bruner is one of the more experienced Slant 6 racers. Believe it or not, he has been drag racing the same red 64 Valiant since 1972! For many years he ran in IHRA stock eliminator running a 170 motor with both 4 speed and automatic drive trains. When the first modern day Slant 6 race was held down at Bristol in 1997 Gary was the winner.

Since then Gary's had a bit of a dry spell. He doesn't get to too many races due to other responsibilities, and when he does, Gary seems to have more than his share of bad luck. For three years in a row he was never able to line up for the Slant 6 race at Clay City even though he had his car there.

Although a bit heavier that most cars, Gary builds a stout motor and his best times of 12.80 and 104MPH on the Bristol quarter mile are impressive. On the eighth mile where Gary is more at home his best times are 7.86 and 86MPH.

Gary's wife Barbara and daughters Courtney and Allison almost always accompany him to the races. When he isn't working on his own car, Gary can usually be found helping other Slant Racers with theirs. When he has time, Gary builds engines and does headwork for other Slant 6 racers.

Some day Gary would like to build a lighter car and go head to head with the big boys.

Weight of car including driver = 2,950#

Rear end ratio = 8 ¾ welded spiders, 4.88

Transmission Gear Ratios = 904 2.74 Low

Torque converter = TCI 8 ¾ 4,400

Shift points and finishing line RPM = 6,000 and 6,400

Cast or forged crank = Forged

Connecting rods = Stock 225

Pistons = Jahns cast domed

Compression ratio = 13:1

Valves = Chevrolet 1.78 X 1.50

Flow Bench Data = 265 CFM@ .600@44.75 inches

Intake Manifold = Clifford W/ 1" or 2" spacers

Nitrous system = None

Valve springs = 1.80 installed ht. 140# on seat 400# open

Ignition = Mopar Performance, MSD 6AL

Bearings = ACL

Oiling system modifications = 1 & 4 main feeds to 5/16", 2 &3 to 3/8" Radius all sharp edges

Drive gear problems = None

Windage tray = Yes

Rear tire brand and size = M/T 29.5 X 13.5

Rear suspension = Stock leaf springs with extra leaves

Transmission brake = None

Observed stall speed = 3,800 RPM

Engine bore and stroke = 3.46 X 4.125

Type of crank damper = Stock

Block filler = Yes to within 2" of the deck

Rings, gaps = Sealed Power 5/64, .010 gap

Fuel = 110 octane racing gas

Head porting = Himself-spent 125 hours

Headers = Clifford 3 into 1, 1 5/8", 42" pipes, 28" coll.

Carburetor = Holley 780

Camshaft = UltraDyne 290° Advertised 269 @ .050, 108 Lobe separation, .560 lift @ valve

Rocker arms = Stock

Spark Plugs = Champion

Full groove main bearings? = Yes

Oil Pump = Mellings

Oil Pan Modifications = stock deepened 2"

Ignition Advance = 35*

I've got some other ones I'll post later.

Y'all discuss amongst yerselves & post yer thoughts here. :wink:

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:45 am 
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Rob Simmons wrote:
Where it all began:

Here is the very first SSRN article published in August 1997.


This was the cover drawing of that first SSRN:


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:48 am 
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Rob Simmons wrote:
Here is the very first race report from that first SSRN #1 in August 1997:

GARY BRUNER SHOOTS OUT SIXES AT BRISTOL


Here is the photo to accompany that first race report.

I have the color originals back in KY. Hopefully someday I will get around to scanning those as well...

Both Desperado and the Cox Brothers 66 Dart were red. :wink:


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:34 pm 
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Rob I like the idea for sure. It might be nice to have a "Racer's Profile" thread of it's own so it don't get lost in another thread.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:01 am 
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I’ll see what I can do about that, Rick.

You’re first in the shoot! :wink:

Send me your schtuff & I’ll make ya famous! :D

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:55 am 
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What about all my top secret stuff??? :D :D

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:53 am 
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See…? There ya go!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:12 pm 
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Nice job Rob.
Good to re-read about Gary and his accomplishments.
Should be no shortage of interesting slant racers.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:52 am 
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Not really slant six related, but creative stuff to watch and ponder.

Sherman Sligh, racer extraordinary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-NHC3K8ek

LS head on a ford six
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK5Z1VNqasA

Cotton Perry, chevy six
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQIMbCAiT7w

Bruce Sizemore in a ford pinto (Don Hardy Chassis)
Bruce at 1:15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MKccurdKDQ

Anyway, you get the idea!


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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2022 10:52 am 
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Cutting and splicing heads was pretty common back then. It was pretty amazing what they did especially the AMC guys in Pro Stock.

Last I knew the guys with the LS head couldn't get it to quit leaking water.

Sizemore's car was a rocket. He was within a couple tenths of Pro Stock at the time.

Bad Buddy Ingersoll had a turbo 4 cylinder Pinto that was just as amazing.

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