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I had a pretty good couple weeks. As I mentioned in the thread In Search of 9’s, I got into the 9’s 3 weeks ago.

https://www.hellcatforum.org/threads/in-search-of-9s.16128/

Adrenalein Rush (AR) got me started on drag racing, but only after getting me into Land Speed Trials. AR did a thread (on the “other” forum) in July 2021 after he did 203.7 in the 1.5mi in his lightly modded 2019 Charger (non-RE). He is local and I contacted him. He was extremely helpful and I attended the next event held in Sept ’21 and got the M6 to 173+ in the 1mi. Before attending the event I had never driven over about 120. It was a great thrill. In subsequent events I got the M6 to 185 in the 1.5mi.

In 2023 the stock RE hit 191 in the 1.5mi. While that might seem fast, in 2024 a local took a 2015 stock HC to 190 in the 1.5mi! (I blame newer software avoiding COT.)

Spring 2024 I added the DC S2 but at LTA it puked at about 120 for a few sec. Best was 195 in the 1.5. The dealer relaced 2 injectors but I had to wait until this week to try again.

This past Monday morning, perfect conditions. Cool with perfect tailwind of 8mph gusting to 15. First run I was too heavy on the gas for the over inflated tires and slipped all over the place until about 100. Speedo said 202 as I went through the 1.5. Ticket said 204.512!!!

After a cooldown, I tried again, very little slip. About one sec before the finish there was a power loss. Speedo was still 202. I figured I hit the speed limiter and had a poor run. Because this was a small event they took shortcuts and I could not immediately get my ticket. I didn’t see the ticket until Tues and it was 204.980! Had I known I was so close to 205 on Monday, I would have tried a slower start and try for 205. But I can’t complain about 204, hell, my goal was 200!

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Nice, congrats on that. Must have been a blast. You have a draggy?
 


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Congrats.
I’m not aware of any speed limiters on these cars. Is there one or you’re not sure?
 


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Nice, congrats on that. Must have been a blast. You have a draggy?
No, I'm cheap! And I certainly didn't expect to hit this speed! If I did, I might have invested!
 


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Congrats.
I’m not aware of any speed limiters on these cars. Is there one or you’re not sure?
A local did 203.7 in '21 and did research and he said he found somewhere that there was one. I have no hard documentation or proof other than my car throttled back just before the 1.5.

So, short answer to your question is, I do not know for sure.
 


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Nice, congrats on that. Must have been a blast. You have a draggy?
And yes, it was a blast. All my life I wanted to drive fast, and I thought everyone else did also. I am shocked that they don't have more people attending. I don't understand...
 


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@2ndAmend Congrats that's and Awesome time slip!

I'd bet you would find roll racing fun too!
 


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@2ndAmend Congrats that's and Awesome time slip!

I'd bet you would find roll racing fun too!
Couple locals tried to get me to go but it is a long way and I expect I'd get my ass kicked. So I stayed home and got the stories about their asses getting kicked! :)

When you are old, sometimes you get wisdom, I think.... ;) :ROFLMAO:
 


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This young lady was parked next to me in the pits. Turns out she lives in the next town over a few miles away. Very nice young lady, and a serious racer!!! HOT DAMN!!!!

 


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Who cares, just go have fun! I watched Roll racing at Maryland International raceway (One of my favorite tracks)

People had a lot of fun!
 


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Here she is at the starting line:

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Who cares, just go have fun! I watched Roll racing at Maryland International raceway (One of my favorite tracks)

People had a lot of fun!
I will "take it under advisement", and I hate that term!!! Local guys went to PA I think.

I am old, I hit 2 bucket list goals in the last few weeks, I'm tired and was hoping to relax. Maybe if I get bored, I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the encouragement! :)

And thanks for all your help and support on this journey!!!
 


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I will "take it under advisement", and I hate that term!!! Local guys went to PA I think.

I am old, I hit 2 bucket list goals in the last few weeks, I'm tired and was hoping to relax. Maybe if I get bored, I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the encouragement! :)

And thanks for all your help and support on this journey!!!
I am happy for you to check the box off of 2 things on your bucket list!]

Aren't Hellcats just Awesome!:cool::cool::cool::cool:
 


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I am happy for you to check the box off of 2 things on your bucket list!]

Aren't Hellcats just Awesome!:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Nice lady and her husband (from PA) go back and forth to Loring and Bonniville. Husband was my lookout while I drove onto the trailer and we talked a bit. He was impressed that the HC did 200+. Then we joked about the C8's... ;)

I guess people still don't understand these cars.
 


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probably won't be joking about the ZR1's. 233+. I'm guessing 220 in the 1.5 miles.
 


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probably won't be joking about the ZR1's. 233+. I'm guessing 220 in the 1.5 miles.
At what price?!?!? The best speed of a C8 so far is 187 in the 1.5. Talk is cheap.
 


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so are hellcats:)
the same could be said by those that can't afford hellcats.
don't be offended by the new king of speed.
time will tell.
 


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so are hellcats:)
the same could be said by those that can't afford hellcats.
don't be offended by the new king of speed.
time will tell.
There are plenty of speed options if you are willing to spend $200k and up. There will always be. Ferrari Bob would do lap after lap at 208, now he is trying to get a Lambo. What you fail to understand is how truly great the HC's are for what they are.

C8's fail miserably at the dragway and Land Speed Trials. I don't track so I cannot comment on that. Adding HP will help the C8 but adding $120k+ is stupid. For the July LTA event I will be driving my M6 up with the wife and dog, trunk packed with all we need. Try that in a C8! And it will go faster than any C8 there!!! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

Hard facts are a bitch! ;)
 


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facts are indeed a bitch. why would you think I fail to understand about hellcats? I love Dodges and the bang for the buck. Not a Corvette lover or hater. I love fast cars and the ZR1 is awesome.
Worth 200k? Depends on your wallet. To some it's just money.
Lots would say you're crazy to have 100K in just a Dodge.
I am not one of them.
 


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Who cares, just go have fun! I watched Roll racing at Maryland International raceway (One of my favorite tracks)

People had a lot of fun!
That’s where I’m going next for RaceMotive.
 




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