From yesterday. More video to come.

Click here to watch 148-mph (http://media.putfile.com/148-mph)

Set some new personal bests:

Top Speed: 148.12 mph
Lateral-g: 1.17
Braking g: .86
Lap time: 2:02:67 (4 seconds faster than previous best)


Ex Champ Car and Indy 500 racer Herm Johnson rode with me for a few laps. Nothing like getting some tips from a pro!


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Sweeeet!

WOW!!! Love it. Jb

go el caminos!

Very Cool

Keith, I was wondering what kind of reactions do you get from the other drivers when they see you going that fast.:thumbsup:

I wanna know what kind of reactions you get when they see an El Camino out there on the road course PERIOD :thumbsup:

i wish my car could go that fast/take turns like that and stay in one piece!!

Perhaps I'm just weird, but aside from hitting 148 mph (wow!) I thought it was pretty cool that the cowl induction flap was getting such a workout.

:thumbsup: I love it !!
as you've got less body roll then the Fo## behind you in the pic I'd like to know what you have done to the supension ???

great post - Thanks I really enjoyed the ride along!!!

Thanks for posting the vid! Awesome.

In the middle of all those cars is your Camino tearing it up, I love it!:hurray:
Not familiar with your ride, what kind of powerplant are you running in that?

Awesome stuff man! Your car corners relatively flat, which is great... what size of tires do you have on it? From the one shot the rear tires almost look like a 315.

Was that with the windows up or down? ;)

That is excellent... The bug has been biting me for a while and I'd love to get into Vintage racing, although I'm not going to race what I currently own...

That first picture is very well done.
I'll have to check out the video at work tomorrow for sure.
148MPH with braking and turning - Fun stuff. :cool:

As always, your vids are awesome! I especially like the track vision details, very cool. Also, your rpms are modest for the speeds - gotta love a torquey big block.

Thomas

Keith, I was wondering what kind of reactions do you get from the other drivers when they see you going that fast.:thumbsup: Shock & Awe! ;) j/k As you can imagine, in a sea of late model cars, it draws a lot of attention. I think the next oldest car was an '85 Camaro. A lot of the comments start with "I can't believe...". But they've all been positive. Everyone's always been very friendly. It's been a great experience.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/Pic_342_6.jpg

:thumbsup: I love it !!
as you've got less body roll then the Fo## behind you in the pic I'd like to know what you have done to the supension ??? Thanks! You can read about all the mods here (http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/703372)

Thanks for posting the vid! Awesome.

In the middle of all those cars is your Camino tearing it up, I love it!:hurray:
Not familiar with your ride, what kind of powerplant are you running in that?Thanks! 496 c.i. big block.

Awesome stuff man! Your car corners relatively flat, which is great... what size of tires do you have on it? From the one shot the rear tires almost look like a 315. Thanks! 275/40-17 & 315/35-17

Thats just incredible. You have got everything just perfect on your Elky. VERY :cool:

Andy

Keith, great ride, great home site!

Good job Keith, that looks like LOTS of fun..

Very nice! I have been at BIR many times but never on it. That right hand turn at the end of the straight is a fast one isn't it?

That right hand turn at the end of the straight is a fast one isn't it? Fastest in the country they say.

gotta love the cowl flap operation! awsome!

How is the flap operating if you are using fuel injection. Doesn't it work off vacuum from the carb or something like that? Either way, that car is awesome and would love to see it tearing up the road course.

How is the flap operating if you are using fuel injection. Doesn't it work off vacuum from the carb or something like that? Either way, that car is awesome and would love to see it tearing up the road course.It operates off manifold vacuum. On the factory setup there is a special vacuum fitting in the intake that feeds the brake booster and the cowl induction hood vent vacuum pod. Right now the cowl induction is not functional. I don't have the air cleaner sealed against the underside of the hood. That is in the works however.

dang that was :cool:

Truely AWESOME!!!

By far one of the best videos I've seen posted here!

Awesome Elky! Looks like you're having a blast with her!

Way to go!

That looked like fun! :D How does the car feel aero-wise at 140+mph,Keith?

Keith, I still say you need some 2 x 10's roped down and hanging over the tailgate with a red flag tied to the ends of them when you take it out on the track... Only then will the "image" be complete! LOL.

That looked like fun! :D How does the car feel aero-wise at 140+mph,Keith?
Suprisingly stable Clint. There was no wind that day.

Keith, I still say you need some 2 x 10's roped down and hanging over the tailgate with a red flag tied to the ends of them when you take it out on the track... Only then will the "image" be complete! LOL. :D That's a great idea. I'll have to do that.

I uploaded a couple new videos. Still working on one more.

This is a short one showing an external shot coming around turn 10 heading onto the front straight and then a view down the straight from the top of the timing tower. Click here to watch. (http://media.putfile.com/El-Camino-Road-Course-Drive-By)

This one is my quickest lap ever at B.I.R. 2:02:65. I beat my previous best lap of 2:06:67. Click here to watch 2:02 Lap. (http://media.putfile.com/202-Lap-At-BIR)

What dash do you have in your car? I notice it has a Motec-like display with F1 inspired shift lights and all sorts of neat stuff. I'd like to know more about it. Thanks for sharing on the vids

What dash do you have in your car? I notice it has a Motec-like display with F1 inspired shift lights and all sorts of neat stuff. I'd like to know more about it. Thanks for sharing on the vids Sure. It's a Racepak G2X. http://www.g2xtreme.com/main.htm