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My buddy just told me new Cannonball record set. New York to Redondo Beach, 2825 miles in 27hrs 25mins, average mph 103. Modified Mercedes. Thats moving along. I suppose it wouldn't be as noticeable these days with all the speed limits up. Setting a record back in the 55mph speed limit you would really stick out like a sore thumb. 

I did notice the first record set in 1933 at an average 53.5 mph in a Graghm-Paige straight 8.

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I'm looking for a # 3729004, 14", 168 tooth, internal balance, 10.5" clutch, two piece rear main seal flywheel for my roadster project. While I was cleaning the one I planned to use I found some worrisome cracks. I don't know if they would clean up with surfacing and not sure I want to try that. Evidently no one makes a new one. I don't know if my adapter will take an 11" clutch and I really don't want or need one.I'm already adding a lot of weight with the 14" wheel. Strange that this was the only small block car flywheel from '55 to '62 and used in Vetts that they are not around any more and everyone must use a bigger clutch. What am I missing here? Any ideas?

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Finally took the time to locate some video of the construction.  I am an old paratrooper, but this video had me puckered up watching those boys working up there.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4j7GlwH0Qc

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If any of you have been keeping up with the NHRA then you probably saw Steve "torrant" little temper tantrum.
One of the last races, he was up against
Cameron Feere.
Weather he lost or won this race he would still be champion.
Ferre a newcomer had deep staged on him, he left first but smoked the tires mid track.
Torrance was upset about this even though he won. He shook hands with Cameron, said some words and hit him in the face.
NHRA only issued a $25,000 and still let him have the championship.😠👎

I think they should have took points away enough to lose the championship and ban him for the next season.

Couldn't find any video of the incident but here's fans Booo-ing him on the return road.
https://youtu.be/V8GCKXMeOs0

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone....Be safe in your travels...enjoy family and friends...as for me finished with the dinner and sitting back getting ready to watch some basketball....m