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WORLD OF SPEED 2009: BLOWFISH MAKES ITS FIRST RUN
posted in: rad rides by troy garage, news on September 17, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Blowfish getting ready to run, it was the first car today to run on the SALT!
Rain, rain, go away! Finally after two days of letting the salt dry out the Blowfish made it’s first run, it was the first car of the day to run.
The Blowfish hit the 3 mile marker at 290 mph! George let off the throttle and rode out the last 2 miles of the course.
The only change the team is making, is an addtional 2lbs of boost in 3rd, 4th and 5th gear.
The record in the class is currently set at 262, the Blowfish is sitting in the impound area waiting to make it’s second run on Friday morning. They take the average of the 2 runs and determine the new record.
Way to go George and the Rad Rides Team!
Comments
Hub News Crew Garage
September 17, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Thanks for the update! Good luck getting in the record books!
Volksarma's Garage
September 17, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Awsome work. See you there.
Ed Tillrock Pencil Specialist's Garage
September 17, 2009 at 06:01 PM
Good luck! 300 is just around the corner… Ed
Dick's Place Garage
September 17, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Awsum !!!
Street Legends Studio Garage
September 17, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Sweet!!!
ziggys hot rods Garage
September 17, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Congrads…Troy the true pro builder. George…The true pro customer for allowing him to be..Z
Mikey's Radical Garage
September 17, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Way to go! 300 mph is close!!!!
ARRASTRAOO CUSTOMS Garage
September 17, 2009 at 08:54 PM
AWESOME! good luck guys.
Doug's 1320 Garage
September 17, 2009 at 09:43 PM
We’ve all been following the exploits of the BlowFish ( the most beautiful race car I’ve ever seen). Looks like the mechanical gremlins are leavin’ you guys alone. Best of luck….won’t be long before another color hat is on the boss’ (George) head. Way ta go guys!!!!
Invader2187s Garage
September 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Absolutely awesome CONGRATS on a great run.
Michael Scheuren Garage
September 17, 2009 at 11:25 PM
That’s incredible!! Just another example of why Troy and his team are the BEST builders out there!! Congrats!!
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
September 18, 2009 at 06:21 AM
A show quality car that actually works. Kudos to Troy and the rest of the build team, and a real heartfelt thanks to Mr. Poteet for having the balls to not only drive it – but to go after speed records while doing it!!! I’ll bet you couldn’t smack the grins off any of their faces. Good luck on 300 boys!
Showcase Rods & Customs Garage
September 18, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Was there when he took off of the line. Was very surprised at how long it took the car to shift into a higher gear. The car sounded awsome and was very impressive to see how fast it went away from us standing on the start line. I hope they meet there goal and get the record they are after. I would not have the guts to send such a superbly built car down the track let alone even get it out on the salt. Had a hard time just driving my car through the salty water to get to the parking area. It was well worth the 2 mile walk to the starting line to see this awe inspiring car do what it does best. Run and run fast.
