HA/GR Big winner at MOKAN, Aug. 25. 07

[Joe Hamby]

The crooked 6 won the trophy at the H.A.M.B. drags at mokan, the champion for 2007. Good job Shawn. The attendence looked like about twice as many as last year. It was a really good show, those of you that missed this show, did miss out.

[sgtmcd42]

Thanks Joe! I can't tell you how much fun we had. We sure made some great memories to talk about for years to come.

[mudflap261]

way to go shawn the 6 rules what times

[3wLarry]

I'm not going to congratulate you for winning...I found where you hid the nitrous bottle...:p

[Yo Baby]

How about some times and stuff?
Maybe a blow by blow for us jonsin' mofo's who for various reasons we won't go into dina getta go.
Hey Larry what did the Deuce run?

[sgtmcd42]

Ok, I have been told that history is written by the victor, so here is my version of what happened.:D The time slips are still packed in the trailer, so I am going to be going by memory.

First off, we had 7 cars this year. that is almost double last year! Some excellent work by all the teams to make great looking and fast running cars! Congrats to all of you for making the race.

The crooked 6 has been getting faster all year. Each attempt we have made we have shaved a few tenths off of our times. But we knew coming into Mokan that we would have to work pretty damn hard and have some major luck on our side to be in the running.

We made 2 qualifying passes. 13.60@99 and 13.80@99. Not as fast as we have been, but we were playing with some driving techniques to see what was going to work on that track. First round we got paired up with the Speed Merchants. They ran a good half second (or more) faster than us in qualifying. We staged and due to my completely intimidating personalility Brad cut the light a little quick and the red light came on. That gave us our first elmination round victory EVER!!!

Second round, we got the Ramrods. It looked like it was going to be the closest race for us. They had been running pretty close to what we had all day. mid 13's. We staged, I got out of the hole just a couple of hundredths faster and then grew the lead to about 2 tenths and took the win by 2 tenths. I think times were 13.45@100 to 13.65@103 (roughly). This was probably the sweetest victory! Not to rub it in, but we have been chasing the Ramrods since we started. For some fun competition, I have always had it in my mind that they were the team to beat. Well, Ted, I got you finally. Thanks for one hell of a race!

Well, that put us in the final to run 2b-banjo. They had been running at least a half a second faster that us if not more. If I remember right, they were running 12.70's or so. Well, I guess major luck was on my side again because 2b-banjo dumped the clutch a little too soon and the red light came on for him. It took me till about the 1000ft mark before I saw the win light on in my lane. I ran a 13.39@96. I guess I let up before going through the lights. I would have liked to see what that run would have been if I hadn't let up.

Well, that's it. A huge thanks to everyone who has helped out on the car, provided advice, or just a pat on the back. The past 2 years have been so much fun building and running this car. Thanks again to all!!!!

And as the saying goes..... This is why we don't race on paper, eh?:)

[sgtmcd42]

One more thought. We had a team member pass away over the winter. I would like to think that he was there in the seat with me and in the pits with us throughout the day. He had a huge impact on the building of the car and kept us on track building the car the way they did back in the day.

Thanks "Big" Al. You were truly a friend and excellent mentor!

[SHRUM]

What broke on the car that hit the wall? Anyone?

[Rand Man]

Great job Shawn!!! I think it was Cowboy Bob, from Wisconson that wrecked. They'll have to tell us for sure, but it looked like he broke a right-side axle. I saw them take-of and looked away. All the sudden he had crossed the tower lane and hit the wall. There was one hella-dark, thin stripe one the left side of the spectator lane. A twisted axle will do that.

Speed Merchants Got their best speed (107.5 mph) and their quickest time (12.77) to date. Had a great time.

[SHRUM]

Thanks Rand Man,I was looking away and just turned as he hit,Glad he was allright.

[lindross]

Congrats to the Crooked 6 team and car!

[REJ]

Congrats again Shawn!
It was great meeting all the HA/GR drivers and crews in person. I am already looking forward to next year, with a new motor and better be faster times. If not, I'll have to ask Shawn where he hid his nitrous bottle:D

[2b-banjo]

Good job, Shawn!!!
We are back home in WI with our tail betweeeeen our legs, licking our wounds.
congratulations!!!
2b-banjo & crew

[sgtmcd42]

Thanks again to all!! Here it is Wednesday and I am still grinning about it:D:D.

[Old6rodder]

Cool indeed ............